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Colette Duffy Nutrition

Nutritional Therapist & Education Professional. Hormonal & Menstrual Health Specialist

Registered Nutritional therapist mNTOI/ANP
Over 15 years classroom experience as a Home Economics teacher
Reiki & Secheim Master therapist
P.T. & Fitness Instructor

04/09/2026

🚨 Can we normalise talking about period poops? 💩🩸

Constipation before your period… followed by loose stools, urgency, and multiple trips to the bathroom once your period starts?

It might not be “just one of those things”, there’s actually a hormonal reason your digestion can change throughout your cycle.

✨ Before your period:
Progesterone can slow gut motility, which may contribute to constipation, bloating, and that sluggish feeling.

✨ Once your period begins:
Prostaglandins help the uterus contract and shed its lining. But they can also stimulate the bowel, which can mean looser stools, urgency, and those infamous period poops. 💩

Some changes in bowel habits around your period can be completely normal.

But if you’re regularly dealing with painful bowel movements, diarrhoea, constipation, urgency, or digestive symptoms that have you cancelling plans or losing days every month, it’s worth paying attention to.

Your menstrual cycle can give you valuable clues about what’s happening in your body.

As a naturopathic nutritional therapist, I work with women who are struggling with hormonal and menstrual symptoms, helping them understand their symptoms rather than simply putting up with them every month.

💬 Does your digestion change around your period?

And if your period symptoms are affecting your day-to-day life, send me a DM with the word CYCLE, and we can chat about how I may be able to support you. 🤍I don't think anything is TMI when it comes to female health🤷🏼‍♀️

03/09/2026

💛 Could we create a little more support for women living with endometriosis?🎗

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had so many women reach out privately and share what they’re going through with endometriosis, or the long, confusing journey of wondering if they might have it, waiting for answers, or trying to navigate symptoms that can be so difficult to explain.

I’ve quietly lived with endometriosis myself for around half of my life, I've just chosen not to share anything online and to channel my energy into helping others and educating our next generation. I know how isolating it can feel... the waiting, the uncertainty, the pain, the appointments, and the impact it can have on so many areas of your life.

There is so much information out there, but when it comes to simply having a safe space to sit, talk, listen, and feel less alone, the support can feel almost non-existent.

So I’m wondering… would there be interest in creating a small, informal support group for women in Louth/Monaghan living with endometriosis, awaiting diagnosis, or wondering if endometriosis might be part of their story? 🤍

The first gathering would simply be a relaxed, welcoming space to meet other women, chat, share experiences if you want to, listen if you don't, and have a cuppa.

There will be no medical or treatment advice at the first gathering. From there, we can listen to what women in our community actually need and see where we might take it.

You don't need a diagnosis. You don't need to have the right words. You just need to feel that connection and support would be helpful. 🌸

If you're in Louth, Monaghan, or even further afield and this sounds like something you'd be interested in, please DM me or comment “INTERESTED” below.

No commitment at all, I’m simply putting the feelers out to see if there is a need

Colette 💛🎗

01/09/2026

When it comes to hormone health, I think we make things far more complicated than they need to be.

There is so much noise around hormones right now... supplements, powders, protocols, foods you apparently must eat, and things you apparently must avoid🫨

But sometimes it's the really simple things that are worth coming back to (and the supplements won't work if you haven't spent time working on your dietary habits🤷🏼‍♀️)

These are 4 habits I encourage women to build into their everyday routine:
✨ Prioritise fibre-rich foods
☕ Eat something before your morning coffee
🥬 Include magnesium-rich foods
🍵 Choose warm drinks more often

None of these are a magic fix for your hormones. You don't need to do all four perfectly. They're simply small, supportive habits that can help you nourish your body and create a stronger foundation for your health.

And honestly, that's where I'd rather women start. Before spending money on another supplement or trying to follow a complicated hormone-balancing protocol, look at the basics.

✔️What are you eating every day?
✔️Are you getting enough fibre and nutrients?
✔️Are you fuelling yourself properly?
✔️Are you giving your body the support it needs?

You don't need to overhaul your entire life. Pick one. Start there. Make it easy enough that you can actually stick with it.

That's the kind of approach I take when I work with women, cutting through the noise, focusing on what matters for you, and making nutrition feel simpler rather than more overwhelming.

If you're ready to stop second-guessing your health and want personalised support to make changes that actually fit into your life, I'd love to work with you. Send me a DM, and let's chat. 🤍

31/08/2026

✨ A little update on my working hours ✨

You’ll find me at Kilpatrick House on:
🌿 Tuesdays: 10.30am – 6pm
🌿 Fridays: 2pm – 9pm

I’m still taking online clients, as well as welcoming existing Reiki & Sound clients in Carrickmacross (if you’ve booked in with me before).

If there’s a time outside of my regular Kilpatrick House hours that you’d like to book, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll always do my best to accommodate you where I can. 🤍

🌬️ Breathwork Class Update
I’m planning to bring breathwork class dates back from October. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while I continue to recover.

I’m looking forward to welcoming you soon. 🤍✨

30/08/2026

I've said it🤷🏼‍♀️

Because, while there’s absolutely a place for knowing the angles of a triangle, I think we could also make a little MORE room in the curriculum for understanding our own bodies?

For girls and young women, learning about the menstrual cycle shouldn’t begin and end with “this is what a pe3iod is" (I've taught SPHE for years so I know the depth of what's covered).

There’s an opportunity to help students understand what’s happening hormonally throughout the cycle, how this can influence how they feel, and importantly... give them the knowledge and confidence to recognise what’s normal for them and when something might need further support.

This is exactly why I created Blossom. 🌸

If you don't know me, I’m Colette, a former teacher with almost 20 years of classroom experience, a naturopathic nutritional therapist, yoga teacher, and holistic therapist. Over the past 18 months alone, Blossom has delivered workshops and retreats to 1,000+ girls, teens, and mums🫶🏻🌸

If you’re a teacher in Ireland looking to complement your RSE, SPHE or Wellbeing programme with a deeper, age-appropriate look at menstrual health and the menstrual cycle, I’d love to chat.

DM me or follow the link in my bio to find out more about Blossom workshops for your students.

27/08/2026

One thing recovery can really bring home is how much the little things matter.

If someone you love is having endometriosis surgery (or any type of surgery) don’t underestimate the impact of practical support.
🌸A homemade meal.
🌸Driving them to appointments.
🌸Walking the dog.
🌸Picking up a prescription.
🌸Bringing a cup of tea (peppermint obviously☕️).
🌸Or even just sending a message that doesn’t need a reply.

They might seem like small things, but when someone is recovering from surgery, they can take a little bit of pressure off.

And sometimes, that’s exactly what someone needs.
We talk a lot about nutrition, movement and sleep when it comes to recovery. But I think we sometimes forget about the importance of feeling supported and cared for too🫶🏻

And this isn’t just relevant to endometriosis. These are simple things you can do for anyone recovering from surgery or going through a difficult time.

Sometimes just showing up in a practical way says a lot more than most realise.

What’s one small act of kindness that has meant a lot to you during a difficult time? Maybe we can give each other a few ideas. 🤍

26/08/2026

Natalie🎶🩷🪽

3 whole years without you bestie 👭🏼💔

You were never meant to be taken so soon🪽

25/08/2026

What if protecting your hormones wasn’t about doing more… but simply changing a few things you already do?

Every day, we’re exposed to chemicals from our environment (endocrine-disrupting chemicals), which can interfere with hormone signalling and function.

The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your entire life overnight. 🌿

I’ve put together 10 simple swaps you can consider to help reduce unnecessary everyday exposure... there are way more, but for now, it's a great place to start.

I’ve also included a few screenshots from published review papers discussing endocrine disruptors, plus the Yuka app (if you haven't downloaded it and been using it by now... it's a must!), which can be a helpful starting point when checking the ingredients in personal care products.

But please don’t look at these 10 swaps and think, “I need to change everything.”
You don’t. ❤️
Pick one small swap that feels achievable. Do it consistently until it becomes second nature. Then choose another.

Health is rarely about one perfect decision. It’s about the small choices we make repeatedly. So rather than aiming for perfect, aim for better, little by little.

🙅🏼‍♀️Which swap will you start with? or have you any suggestions for other swaps??

23/08/2026

Sunday Softening✨️
I’m easing myself gently back into holding space, and it feels really special to be welcoming you into this new space at Kilpatrick House. 🤍

I’d love to welcome you in for Sunday restoration, a gentle morning to slow down, soften, and reconnect.

A beautiful way to welcome in the new month of September. Grounding into ourselves, creating space to breathe, and stepping into the month with an open heart, through the magic of cacao.
Together we’ll share a morning of stillness, restoration, and heart opening, held through meditation, cacao, and sound.

No need to arrive with anything other than yourself, your mat, and a blanket. Just a little time to pause, receive, and be.

As a welcome offering while I settle into Kilpatrick House, the exchange is €22.

Sunday Sanctuary
Cacao Meditation Sound
📍 Kilpatrick House

Spaces will be small and held with care.

To book your space, simply send me a direct message. I’d love to welcome you into this new space and share this morning with you. 🌿🤎

19/08/2026

I’m not usually one for jumping on Instagram trends… and I’ve probably missed the boat on this one already... but anyway🤷🏼‍♀️😂

But when I saw “kinda chic…”, I couldn’t resist because, actually, there are quite a few things in my world that I think are kinda chic. 👇🏼

✨ Talking about pe3iods before they happen.
✨ Making puberty less awkward and more empowering.
✨ Helping mums and daughters have conversations they might otherwise avoid.
✨ Talking about menstrual health in schools... yes, in the classroom, openly and honestly (and no, it's not taught properly through the curriculum🫠)
✨ Teaching teenage girls what their cycle is doing what’s happening with their hormones and how to support themselves through dietary and lifestyle practices
✨ Talking about conditions like Endometriosis, PMOS and PMDD in schools.
✨ Knowing that severe pain or very heavy periods aren’t something you simply have to put up with.
✨ Giving girls the knowledge and confidence to understand their bodies and advocate for themselves.

Because this is really what I’m passionate about:
🌸Normalising the conversations.
🌸Sharing the education.
🌸Taking away the embarrassment.
🌸And empowering girls and women to understand their bodies.

From my mum & daughter retreats to school workshops and 1:1 work with women navigating hormonal and menstrual health, I’m here for conversations that should have been normal all along.

And since we’re talking about it…

🌸 My next Mum + Daughter Retreat is 26 September for mums and daughters aged 8-12.

🏫 My diary is also now open for 2026/27 school workshops - bringing age-appropriate, evidenced based, curriculum aligned, honest, and empowering menstrual health education into schools for girls aged 12-18.

So maybe I am a little late to the trend…
But talking about pe3iods, hormones, and menstrual health?

I don't think it's 'trendy' to talk about any of this. It's necessary🌸

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