Our Mother Has a Fever
Behind the red carpet and flashing cameras of Cannes was a message about food, farming, health, and the future of our planet.
Like many people, we found ourselves admiring the seemingly ageless Demi Moore at Cannes this year.
What most people didn’t realise, however, was why she was there.
Moore features in Groundswell, the acclaimed documentary exploring regenerative agriculture, soil health, and the future of our food systems. The film recently received a Golden Globe documentary award and continues to gain recognition around the world.
“The future of our health may depend on the health of our soil.”
Groundswell arrives on Amazon Prime on 5 June and shines a spotlight on a subject that affects every one of us: how we grow our food and what that means for human health.
A Small Favour?
While Groundswell launches on 5 June, this year’s Yes To Life Award nominations also close on that date. These are last year’s awards, we would be incredibly honoured if you would consider supporting us once more.
Community Partner Award – nominate here.
Humanitarian Award – nominate here.
It takes 2 minutes - Every nomination shows us that you appreciate what we do - and we all need that. Thank you.
My Latest Talk
I recently spoke at the Yes To Life Conference, sharing insights on health, healing, and living well.
The half-hour presentation is available for just £5, with all proceeds going directly to support the charity’s work.
Sometimes the most valuable lessons come from people who have walked the path themselves.
The Woman Given Six Months to Live
One of my fellow speakers was an extraordinary woman named Shellie Clark.
In 2019, Shellie received a devastating diagnosis: Stage 4 cancer.
The disease had spread to her lymph nodes, adrenal glands, ovaries, lungs, chest wall, soft tissue, and brain.
Doctors gave her just six months to live.
Today, she continues to inspire with her courage, determination, and unwavering spirit.
“Meeting people like Shellie is a powerful reminder that statistics are not destinies.”
Stories like hers remind us that remarkable outcomes can sometimes emerge from the darkest moments.
Two Million Views—and Counting
This video has attracted more than 2 million views in just two weeks, and it’s clearly resonating with people:
In it, insulin expert Dr David Unwin discusses:
Putting 157 patients into drug-free Type 2 diabetes remission using dietary changes
The hidden sugar lurking in everyday foods
The relationship between sugar and cancer
Why the average person spends 23 years of their life in poor health
Whether you agree with every point or not, it’s a conversation many people are eager to have.
Nature’s Quiet Medicine
Sometimes the smallest things have the biggest impact.
You relax.
Blood pressure begins to fall.
Stress hormones start to decline.
You inhale natural organic compounds, some of which enter the bloodstream.
You feel calmer. More grounded.
More connected.
Even something as simple as fresh flowers in your home can have a surprisingly positive effect on how you feel.
“Health isn’t only about what we eat. It’s also about what we experience every day.”
When a Perfect Moment Gets Interrupted
Three nights in a vineyard in northern Spain.
Sunshine. Green tea on the terrace. Complete peace.
Then a worker appeared among the vines wearing a full hazmat suit and began spraying.
Moment ruined.
It’s hard not to wonder what ultimately finds its way into our food, our water, and our environment.
And perhaps that’s exactly why conversations about regenerative agriculture are becoming increasingly important.
Broad Bean Season Is Here
One of our favourite lunches at this time of year:
Broad beans
Roasted red peppers
Quinoa
Pomegranate seeds
Chickpeas
Roasted aubergines
Olive oil
Sea salt
Black pepper
All organic. Simple. Colourful. Delicious.
Sometimes healthy eating doesn’t need to be complicated.
Remember Apeel?
Back in April 2023, we raised questions about the safety aspects of the Apeel food coating on our blog.
Since then, according to Yahoo Finance, the company’s stock performance has “fallen off a cliff.”
Perhaps asking difficult questions isn’t such a bad thing after all.
Beach Bliss
Some habits never lose their appeal.
Last week we found ourselves in Getaria, on Spain’s spectacular northern coast.
Fresh air. Open space. The sound of the sea. No notifications. No rush.
Just a reminder that some of life’s best therapies remain completely free.
“Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is simply slow down and listen to the waves.”
Three Women. Three Stage 4 Cancer Journeys.
Our latest Substack article follows three women navigating life with Stage 4 cancer.
Their stories are moving, inspiring, and deeply human.
Most of all, they remind us that attitude, hope, and resilience can flourish even in the most challenging circumstances.
We’ll leave you with their remarkable perspectives.
Because sometimes the greatest lessons come from those who have every reason to give up - and choose not to.
