InnerShell

26/08/2026

Building an “oratory of the heart” is the spiritual practice of cultivating an interior sanctuary – a quiet, unshakeable space within where you can retreat into the presence of God regardless of your physical surroundings.

Cultivating an interior space for God’s presence

23/08/2026

Is your teen pushing you away?
Read our full guide on Substack to learn why they're pulling back—and how to keep your relationship strong: https://wellside.substack.com/p/why-does-my-teenager-push-me-away
Remember when your child wanted to be with you all the time—and now the bedroom door is always shut?
When teens pull back, they aren't rejecting you; they’re trying to figure out who they are. They still need you, just in a different way.
In our latest post, we cover:
• What’s actually behind the silence and irritation
• Why trying to protect them can feel like a lack of trust
• Simple shifts to replace arguments with real connection
(More resources available at www.versionsofme.co.uk )

08/08/2026

Across The Bridge.
I wrote Across the Bridge to help break the cycle of doing what we’ve always done.

While it focuses on raising teenagers, the core ideas go much further. It offers simple strategies for communication and understanding that work across all relationships – with partners, colleagues, family, and friends. It’s all about shifting from control to influence and building stronger connections.

The book is completely free to read! Enjoy it, try one small change today, and please share it with anyone who might find it helpful.

Parenting Teenagers from Control to Influence

07/08/2026

Stillness can be found.

Finding the Quiet Eye within the Storm

29/07/2026

Both Alex & Evie are live on Amazon books.
Two Books. Two Perspectives. One Bridge Across the Teen Years.

The modern teen struggle isn't silent – we just need to learn how to listen. Versions of Me and Just Evie dive deep into the real pressures facing today’s youth, offering twin narratives that validate the teenage experience while bridging the gap between teens, parents, and educators.

What Makes This Dual-Volume Set Unique?
Fiction Meets Self-Help: Safe, relatable stories covering body image, social media, grief, and academic overload.
Built-in Discussion Starters: Non-intrusive prompts at the end of each chapter to start meaningful conversations.
Adult & Educator Toolkits: Evidence-informed notes on emotional regulation, digital boundaries, and active listening.

Whether you are a parent, educator, or mentor, this set provides the language and practical tools needed to build lasting confidence in today’s youth.

More: https://www.versionsofme.co.uk/

25/07/2026

The Parenting Paradox

Who Changes, and Who Needs To? 👶 ➡️ 🚶‍♂️

24/07/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/wellside/p/the-user-manual-for-your-brain?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5yti3c

04/07/2026

Versions of Me - easy to find on Amazon

follows Alex through school, friendships, family life, social media, setbacks, and the inner struggles many young people quietly face. Through ten honest and relatable stories, this book explores identity, emotions, resilience, values, and hope. With discussion questions and practical mental...

04/07/2026

History can look like a cracked mirror: hold it at one angle and it reflects only violence, greed, and chaos. From battlefields and empires to slavery, persecution, and systemic oppression, the record of human behaviour can seem to tell a bleak story about who we are when no one is watching. It is easy, when faced with that reflection, to believe that negativity is not just common, but natural.

How To Manage Better Outcomes

08/04/2026

Stories to Create
I have had a busy few days in the garden, building a Summerhouse - hands worn and back aching. Just to let you know.
Many of my stories articles and poems are free online, for your enjoyment and learning. However, people do like something to touch - so, physical books, novels, poems and short stories (that are not available via Substack), may be purchased directly from myself or from Amazon/ Kindle.
Here's a link to find out more.

Copies of my books are available by post - please indicate if you would like a signed copy and to whom it should be addressed. Email to jeb...