Invest in some new bedding. It doesn’t need to cost a fortune—you can get some on sale—but it really makes a difference. My mum. I am one of five kids. All my siblings have been extremely supportive. I have an amazing group of friends that I have known since school and who are a constant support. I work with so many amazing women. Aye (Fu Fighters) who I share a kitchen with is an amazing mentor, therapist and friend. As we work side by side we talk and support each other. I couldn’t do anything without my husband Peter, who I run the business and my life with! Ogston, cofounder with her husband of Gem's Wholesome Kitchen, debuts with a guide that is intended to give a holistic approach to cooking. In particular, Ogston aims to help readers focus on self-through through food. The personable introduction includes a guide to pantry staples as well as a pantry cleanse that goes beyond food to philosophy. Recipes are uniquely organized into chapters, such as Restore, with meals including calming miso pasta and overnight oats, along with a section called Rebalance, featuring dishes like smoky stuffed eggplants and creamy sweet potato soup. Home cooks will enjoy the variety of meals, from breakfasts to mains to desserts. The photographs are colorful, bright, and beautifully displayed making even the humblest dish become mouthwatering. Interspersed throughout are sections on lifestyle intended to help readers embark on a self-care path. The index thoroughly covers the recipes, ingredients, and lifestyle sections. VERDICT This approachable book will appeal to self-care enthusiasts, vegan cooks, and many readers looking to start practicing a healthier lifestyle. —Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen, Oregon Inst. of Technology, Portland

I hope by the end of this chapter, you will have started to feel a little calmer, recharged, and more in control. Bringing a sense of calm to how you go about your day, however chaotic life may feel at times, will leave you better able to cope with whatever you are facing. Who’s the author? Gemma Ogston is a plant-based chef who began exploring the benefits of a plant-based diet, with a particular focus on reducing inflammation and improving mental health. This led her to set up her own catering company, Gem’s Wholesome Kitchen, in Brighton, where she now lives. Good-quality rest—and enough of it—is vital for body and mind. Experiencing even low-level tiredness can lead to fluctuating moods and even forgetfulness. Although eight hours a night is often considered the Holy Grail when it comes to sleep, as a mum of two with a busy job, I know that this is not always possible for everyone. We also all need different amounts of sleep, so it’s important to work out how much you need personally and then to try to aim for that whenever you can. Time is always a huge obstacle as I never have enough of it, I need more to work as much as I want to and also to be at home as much as I want to be. Do you have children?. To make the paste, place all of the ingredients and a splash of water into a food processor or blender and blend on high until a paste is formed.I left school at 16 went to art college and dropped out after about six months. Headed to London at 17 and got my first front of house job in the Oxo Tower London. I then went on to Virgin Atlantic where I worked in the cabin crew and basically partied my way around the world. That only lasted a few years and ended up working in various clubs and bars around Soho working on the door for clubs and also having a lot of fun! Don’t worry if you’re not getting as many hours each night as you think you should, but do take a look at ways you can introduce more moments of rest into your daily life and at improving the quality of the sleep that you do get. Maybe set aside one night a week to go to bed early or let yourself nap in the afternoon on the weekend if you’re tired. Even just slowing things down a notch or two as you go about your day, allowing yourself to pause for a quiet moment or making the time to do absolutely nothing for a few hours every so often so you can relax and unwind will help you feel all the more rested. When I signed my first book deal with Penguin two years ago. Everything changed for me at that moment. I still can’t believe that it happened, to be honest! What are you most proud of? Gemma found her way to becoming a plant-based champion as founder and chef at Gem’s Wholesome Kitchen after a whirlwind career in travel, hospitality and welfare. She is a devoted mother of two children – who inspire her every day to work hard but maintain a healthy work and life balance. iamhollyhusler -From belting out original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to 20,000 people, whilst supporting Westlife, to singing healing mantras and playing magical instruments, to seas of sleeping yogis, at events and studios across the globe; Holly’sjourney has led to a deep desire to help people find conscious connection and their own inner peace.

Place the sliced potatoes over the top of the stew and season well with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the potatoes are golden.We moved to Brighton in 2011 and I worked at the Brighton Oasis project for a few years as a counsellor before moving to Barcelona. This is where I started cooking from home for a living and set up Gems Wholesome Kitchen. The rest is history! How and when did you train in hospitality, was there a particular reason for this career path? Hey, how’s your gut doing? We only ask because, well, ours has been all out of sorts for going on five months now. (Could be the carb-y comfort food binges…or the constant anxiety and stress.) This gut-healing broth, from Gemma Ogston’s The Self-Care Cookbook: Easy Healthing Plant-Based Recipes, is designed to nourish and heal your troubled tummy (and tastes downright delicious). The juggle is really hard. Being a mum alongside also running a business can be incredibly challenging at times. It can also feel quite lonely. Sometimes you just want a day off when you have family stuff going on, but that just isn’t possible when you work for yourself. Is there a moment in your career that stands out above the rest? To make the curry, heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the paste and cook for a few minutes, stirring all the time. Add the onion and potato and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring.

Cooking wise I am self-taught and have learnt most things from my Mum – she was amazing in the kitchen!

adamhusler - Drawing from a variety of lives lived off the mat, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancingflexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Educated by globally renown teachers, including Jason Crandell and Michael Stone, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomyand a desire to ask ‘why?’. Reading more about Gemma, I learned that she turned to a plant-based diet after a number of miscarriages. “I had to have all sorts of tests. I tried acupuncture, and then I started looking into diet and how food can help,” Gemma says. “I didn't go totally vegan, but I started eating much better – way more plants and whole foods, and now I have my two babies. I was having treatment at the time as well, but it just helped with my mood and made me feel better.” That feeling of being tranquil, with the absence of any strong emotions or stressful thought patterns is such a nice idea, isn’t it? But daily life, chores, family commitments, and worries can often mean that calm isn’t something we feel or practice often enough. Maybe we have even forgotten what it actually feels like to be calm? Cooking and learning. The plant-based food scene is so exciting at the moment and I am learning every day. Plants are incredible and for me it isn’t just about cooking and recipes but learning all about the healing power of plants and how we can incorporate them into our diet. Am always reading and learning something new. Create a calming sleep environment•Let your bedroom breathe. Open the windows and get some fresh air in every day.