Izabella Goodall

Best chocolates for Easter

Easter is just around the corner which means spending time with loved ones, going to Easter celebrations, and, of course, chocolate! Everyone knows that chocolate is a huge part of the Easter celebrations and a great way to celebrate the end of Lent. But why exactly do we have chocolate...
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Posted Mar. 10, 2025

A review of Motionhouse’s Hidden at the Warwick Arts Centre

Motionhouse premiered Hidden, their spectacular and unique show, this February at the Warwick Arts Centre. I had the privilege of attending this truly thought-provoking show on the February 6, and am so happy I did. Directed by Kevin Finnan, the production is touring the UK and Europe this year. There...
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Posted Feb. 22, 2025

Wellbeing Wednesdays: dopamine menus

Dopamine menus have gone viral over the past few months over social media with many raving about how these menus have helped to ensure wellbeing practices are added smoothly into their lives. But many of you might be wondering what a dopamine menu actually is and how it works. Dopamine...
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Posted Jan. 29, 2025

A fashion lover’s Christmas gift guide

With Christmas fast approaching, many people are starting to get their Christmas gift shopping organised. And, of course, with that, comes the age-old question of what to buy. The pressure is certainly on and perhaps even more so when shopping for the fashion-lover in your life. You may be wondering...
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Posted Dec. 8, 2024

Parasocial relationships in podcasting: Problem or privilege?

The popularity of podcasts has greatly risen in recent years, with many influencers and celebrities moving towards podcasts as their main platform. I would suggest that the social media world we operate in, as well as the long-lasting effects of COVID time, has allowed podcasts to flourish and to capitalise...
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Posted Nov. 6, 2024

Study habits you need to start now

With the beginning of the new academic year upon us, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed when trying to balance studying and your personal life. The start of the academic year is a time when many of us are trying to find routines and study habits that work for...
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Posted Oct. 9, 2024

It Ends with Us – a romance novel?

TW: Domestic violence, abuse It Ends with Us, published in 2016, became a bestselling novel and has been praised online for its realistic portrayal of topics such as domestic violence. It was one of Colleen Hoover’s many successful books and helped to solidify her authorial status. Branded as Co-Ho online...
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Posted Oct. 8, 2024