Embrace Your Journey to Self-Discovery
There’s something quietly powerful about doing things alone. Whether it’s walking into a room full of strangers or showing up to a booking at the wrong time, it takes courage. Especially when you’re neurodivergent. But sometimes, life’s curveballs turn into your best stories. This is one of those.
I Thought I’d Messed Everything Up
I’d been looking forward to this sauna session all day.
The beach. The heat. The space to just be. I was buzzing with excitement, only to find out when I got there that I’d got the time completely wrong.
Classic ADHD-dyslexia combo.
Mortified, I stood there on the shingle, heart pounding, convinced I’d have to slink back to my car, beating myself up for another “mistake.”
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And Then… Something Beautiful Happened
Embrace the Challenge
The Power of Female Energy (and Saying Yes)
Every single woman in that sauna had a story.
One was a wellbeing coach, Cathrine. Another was going through big life changes. We sweated, shared, and laughed like we’d known each other for years. And I realised something:
➔ This is what body confidence really is.
Not six-packs or perfect poses.
It’s being vulnerable, open, and showing up anyway.
There was no pressure to look a certain way. Just people being real, raw, and radiant.The evening was hosted by the wonderful Vitality Rooms and Sea Scrub Sauna — two spaces in Whitstable that embody warmth, wellbeing, and community.
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Body Confidence Doesn’t Start in the Mirror
It starts in your mind.
In those moments where you:
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Say yes to something that scares you.
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Walk in, even when your inner critic is screaming.
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Let go of needing to control how things turn out
I could’ve walked away.
But I stayed, and I left feeling lighter, freer, and more myself than I had in weeks.
That’s what confidence is.
Not perfection. Presence.
The Power of Solo Adventures
Why I Always Tell Clients to Do Something Brave (Daily)
I say this to every client I work with:
Do something challenging every single day.
It doesn’t have to be big. Just enough to say:
➔ “I can do hard things. I can trust myself.”
This sauna story? It’s a reminder that bravery often looks quiet. It’s showing up to something solo. It’s staying when everything in you says flee. It’s accepting kindness when you don’t feel worthy of it.
Embracing Neurodiversity
Finding Strength in Differences
Being ADHD and dyslexic means I often muddle things up.
And for a long time, that led to shame.
I’d beat myself up for not “getting it right.”
But now? I try to see the magic in the mess.
This “mistake” gave me something better than I planned. It connected me to strangers-turned-kindred-spirits. It reminded me of the goodness in people. It gave me a story I’ll carry with me forever.
What If You Let Yourself Try?
If there’s one thing I want you to take from this, it’s that doing things on your own can be one of the most powerful confidence builders you’ll ever do.
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Book the dinner for one.
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Say yes to the new class.
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Show up to the thing, even if you’re scared.
Because you might meet incredible people.
You might find yourself.
And you will prove to yourself that you’re stronger than you think.
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A Bit About Me
Becky Stone
I’m Becky Stone, a qualified eating disorder therapist based in the UK. I work with both teens and adults, offering a calm and non-judgmental space to explore what recovery truly means, on your terms.
With a background in supporting people through anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and body image struggles, I know how complex and personal this journey can be. I specialise in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, and I believe in flexible, shame-free recovery. At the heart of my approach is trust, trust in yourself, in the process, and in the idea that recovery is possible.
Let’s start that journey together.
