Chronic illness

Sam having tyruko infusion for her MS

My Tyruko Infusion Day — 5 Years on Natalizumab...

Yesterday was infusion day. I'm writing this from the sofa, comfy, coffee and Bones on the TV. I've been on natalizumab since 2020 — first as Tysabri, and about five...

My Tyruko Infusion Day — 5 Years on Natalizumab...

Yesterday was infusion day. I'm writing this from the sofa, comfy, coffee and Bones on the TV. I've been on natalizumab since 2020 — first as Tysabri, and about five...

Sam Parkin and Hazel Smith at wow festival 2026

WOW Women's Wellness Festival 2026 — My Honest ...

I'll be honest with you — I nearly didn't write this. Not because I didn't have an amazing time, because I really did. But because I want to be real...

WOW Women's Wellness Festival 2026 — My Honest ...

I'll be honest with you — I nearly didn't write this. Not because I didn't have an amazing time, because I really did. But because I want to be real...

The Heat and How I Tackle It — Living with MS in Summer

The Heat and How I Tackle It — Living with MS i...

Living with chronic illness in summer is a whole different experience. Here's my honest account of how heat affects my Multiple Sclerosis and the real life hacks that actually help....

The Heat and How I Tackle It — Living with MS i...

Living with chronic illness in summer is a whole different experience. Here's my honest account of how heat affects my Multiple Sclerosis and the real life hacks that actually help....

What to Wear When You’re Exhausted (A Guide From Someone Who Gets It)

What to Wear When You’re Exhausted (A Guide Fro...

The days I’m most exhausted are the days everyone thinks I’ve made an effort. Turns out a dress is the laziest item of clothing in existence. Here’s everything I’ve learned...

What to Wear When You’re Exhausted (A Guide Fro...

The days I’m most exhausted are the days everyone thinks I’ve made an effort. Turns out a dress is the laziest item of clothing in existence. Here’s everything I’ve learned...

Sam In Benidorm resting on a palm tree wearing not enough spoons to give a fork t-shirt

What is Spoon Theory? A Guide for Spoonies, Chr...

Ever woken up already exhausted before you’ve even got out of bed? That’s the spoonie life. Sam, MS warrior and founder of Something Profound, explains Spoon Theory — what it...

What is Spoon Theory? A Guide for Spoonies, Chr...

Ever woken up already exhausted before you’ve even got out of bed? That’s the spoonie life. Sam, MS warrior and founder of Something Profound, explains Spoon Theory — what it...

Why I Only Use Organic Cotton (And Why It Actually Matters)

Why I Only Use Organic Cotton (And Why It Actua...

When I started Something Profound, I knew the fabric had to be right.   Not just nice. Not just “fine for most people.” Actually right. Because most of my customers...

Why I Only Use Organic Cotton (And Why It Actua...

When I started Something Profound, I knew the fabric had to be right.   Not just nice. Not just “fine for most people.” Actually right. Because most of my customers...