Resting, surrendering, and lubricating those joints!

Leanne lying in bed smiling with her hand resting on Stanley, her white and grey Shih Tzu. She is under a pink blanket and lying on grey pillows. her tshirt is black with the words Amazing Jane on the front.

I used to think that getting well was about being less lazy. Pushing through the pain and fatigue, ignoring what my body was saying, powering on despite how ill I was feeling. Then my body sat me down in my early twenties and said (it actually screamed at me!) absolutely not.

When Life Says “Stop”

A cartoon-style illustration shows a woman lying on her side in bed, resting her head on a soft pink pillow. She’s wearing a bright pink hoodie with drawstrings and has her eyes gently closed, a small smile suggesting calm or relief. Her dark brown hair falls naturally across the pillow, and the simple blue-gray background keeps the focus on her peaceful, resting face.

When illness forces us to pause, community keeps us moving. Mobilates founder Leanne shares an honest reflection on loss, purpose, and the power of rest and why Mobilates was built to last beyond one person.

It Wasn’t Just a Tick Bite 😱

Leanne's eyes looking down at the camera with smudges underneath

So, can you believe it? I’ve got Lyme Disease. On top of everything else I’m already managing with hormones and endometriosis, this feels like a cruel extra. I don’t feel that great to be honest.