‘I look for natural ways to enhance myself ’

When my mum died just after lockdown I went through a tough time. Something had to change and I started following the Wim Hof method: cold therapy, whereby you gradually expose yourself to the cold by ending your daily showers with icy water. It’s the most wonderful thing I’ve ever done, bringing me more into my body and out of my mind. When you feel good you exude radiance. I don’t wake up worried, but happy.

Overall, I look for natural ways to enhance myself. I follow a healthy diet and only drink moderately. I look tanned most of the time because of cold therapy and it’s even made my hair thicker. Thanks to Pilates, I’ve grown muscle mass and my posture has improved.

I do take pride in my appearance. I love a good haircut and I colour co-ordinate clothes and hats, but I’d never use Botox or hair dye – I’m going grey gracefully. I’ve found it easier to accept changes in how I look because I feel good. In the mirror I look good for 52, and I feel good for my age, too.

If I’m concerned about how I appear, it’s more about looking relaxed. Working in the wellness industry, I’m the face of my business and my clients need to see I’m living by my values. I’ve got creases on my face, but they are there because I smile so much – what a nice thing to have.