In conversation with Oi Leng, co-founder of The Hearth
As The Hearth celebrates its 5th birthday this month, we’re so excited to bring you an interview with our co-founder, Oi Leng.
The Power of Living With Your Menstrual Cycle
Before I explain how each of the 4 phases can affect us, please remember that everyone’s cycle is unique. There is no right way, correct way or perfect way to experience your menstrual cycle. So as you continue reading, take what feels right for you and discard the rest.
Common Myths Surrounding Cohabitation, Marriage and More
If you're cohabiting with your partner, you may be wondering what your legal rights are. Do you have the same rights as married couples?
Women and Wealth: A Conversation with Elinor Davison
Elinor is the author of the book ‘The Women’s Simple Guide to Investing’. The book is a great success with women all around the world and Elinor’s aim is to encourage women through knowledge to take control over their finances.
Growing Old Gracefully in the Twilight Zone by Carol Martin-Sperry
On the morning of my 78th birthday I was lying in my bubble bath listening to my Spotify playlist. Sixties soul, Motown and Bob Dylan singing the story of my life. So it was then that I realised I probably had only ten years of useful life ahead of me. I had better make the most of it. What was important to me apart from family and friends?
A Letter to Sex
“Dear Sex, Oof, we’ve been through a lot, haven’t we?” Writer and Hearth team member Natalia writes a letter to sex and the role it has played in her life and self acceptance.
Hearth Woman of the Month: Khadeejah B
Khadeejah B. is an ex-English teacher with a lot of strings to her bow. She started Every Black Muslim Girl in 2018 after feeling left out in communities. EBMG aims to magnify the voices of Black Muslim women through community.
What is The Hearth’s Women’s Co-Working Space Like?
The Hearth is a holistic women’s space where women come to live, work and feel better everyday. While we look after the whole you, we’re also a professional co-working space during office hours. From Monday to Friday, The Hearth becomes an all-women co-working space.
5 Ways to Sort Your Life Out This Spring
While we wait for the weather to catch up to the seasons, here are a few ways to sort out your life this spring. Whether it’s an emotional or a physical spring clean, start this quarter with the right foot forward.
There is no such thing as perfect motherhood: perspectives from a daughter
There is no one way to be a mother, and the narratives around perfect motherhood perpetuated by society, the internet and policy are deeply damaging.
"Don't wish me a Happy Women's Day": why women in Mexico don't celebrate IWD
"Don't wish me a Happy Women's Day": why women in Mexico don't celebrate IWD
Like many women out there, I had the "perfect" future family plan: Get married by 30
By the time I reached 30, my expectations of what I thought would’ve happened, were not met.
How we Learn to Love - Attachment Theory
The actual reasons why I was single for so many years sat much deeper within me.
How to find wellness within you
When World Mental Health day took place on Monday and valuable conversations amplified around mental health and wellness , we spoke to Beth about how avoiding burnout and looking after ourselves needn’t be as complicated as it sometimes seems.
Reclaiming You
After experiencing decades of narcissistic abuse myself, including a 7 year marriage to a covert malignant narcissist, I truly know what it’s like. Many clients tell me this is a key part of why my work helps them so much.
Roe vs Westminster: Why don’t British women have the right to an abortion
After five individuals voted to remove reproductive rights from 166 million women in the United States, our team at The Trouble Club decided to hold a panel to discuss the limits on women’s freedom here in the UK.
How to make your menstrual cycle work for you? A conversation with Jessi Clare
Originally from Namibia, Jess has been living in Queens Park since 2017. We spoke to her about her experience as a female fitness trainer and her journey to becoming a conscious movement coach and feminine empowerment advocate.
Why Do Women Need a Space?
One of the questions that has been posed of The Hearth is ‘why do women need a space?’ This question can come from a place of innocence, of curiosity or even a desire to do better and truly understand. Very occasionally, questions like this come from a place of ignorance.