Who Are We
Wander and Rest Life is a community-led charity for the people most wellness spaces forget—those living with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and fatigue, especially disabled parents raising neurodivergent children.
Rooted in lived experience, we create low-energy-friendly resources that truly work for bodies that can’t just “push through.” From rest rituals and tailored meal plans to sensory-friendly guides, benefit support, and honest blogs, we meet you where you are.
We also spotlight small businesses run by people with chronic illness and celebrate practitioners making wellness more accessible to everyone.
This isn’t just a charity—it’s a community. A place where rest is radical, your pace is enough, and you are never alone.
You are not lazy. You are not broken. You are not alone.
What We Do & Who We Work With
At Wander and Rest Life, we provide practical, low-energy-friendly resources for people living with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, fatigue, and those supporting neurodivergent children. From rest rituals and tailored meal plans to sensory-friendly guides and honest blogs, we meet you where you are.
We also partner with local and community initiatives to bring wellness into the wider world—sharing rest-friendly resources at the Canalside Festival, supporting families through Westminster’s community hubs, and collaborating with organisations that make wellness accessible to everyone.
” TOGETHER, WE’VE MADE A DIFFERENCE.”
Our Journey So Far
What began as one person’s search for rest-friendly living has grown into a supportive movement for the overlooked—spoonies, sensory-sensitive souls, burnt-out caregivers, and slow-living entrepreneurs. Along the way, we’ve shared rest-friendly wellness at the Canalside Festival and supported local families through Westminster’s community hubs, building connections in one of the UK’s busiest boroughs. What started small has grown into a network where rest is valued, community matters, and wellness is accessible to everyone.
Lives SUPPORTED
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COMMUNITY MEMBERS JOINED
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Social Connections
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Chronic Pain & Fatigue Facts
Chronic pain and fatigue are complex and often misunderstood experiences that touch millions of lives across the UK. These quick facts offer a glimpse into what living with conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other long-term pain disorders can feel like — and remind us why support, community, and compassion matter so much.
1. Chronic pain and fatigue affect around 1 in 5 people in the UK, with fibromyalgia alone impacting roughly 2.5 million people.
2.These conditions are among the most common long-term health challenges, yet they often go undiagnosed or misunderstood for years.
3. Community, understanding, and practical resources can make a real difference — from tailored rest rituals to sensory-friendly guides and supportive networks.
4. Symptoms can include widespread pain, fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, and emotional distress — chronic pain affects the whole body, not just isolated areas.
5. While some conditions like fibromyalgia are more common in women, chronic pain affects people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds, including parents raising neurodivergent children.
6. Many people with chronic fatigue or pain experience difficulty maintaining full-time work or daily routines, highlighting the importance of flexible, low-energy-friendly support.
Visit Our Shop
At Wander and Rest Life, you’ll find a mix of free wellness resources and carefully created tools in our shop. Our free guides are designed to support anyone navigating fibromyalgia, chronic illness, or daily overwhelm, while our paid offerings go a step further with in-depth practices and gentle routines. Every purchase not only invests in your own wellbeing but also helps us provide therapy access, community care packs, and more free resources for those who need them most. Together, we’re building a community where rest, recovery, and resilience are possible for everyone.
Services We Offer
We’re building Wander and Rest Life into a home for wellness tools, personalised support, and community workshops. In the meantime, we’re already working with trusted collaborators to bring you services such as:
Nourish Your Body + Mind with Kristy
We’ve partnered with Certified Nutritionist and Pilates Instructor Kristy Carmichael to bring you Nourish by Kristy—a holistic approach to food and movement that supports real people with real needs. From tailored meal plans and gentle food guidance to mindful movement, Kristy helps you restore energy, manage pain, and improve everyday wellbeing without restrictive diets or pressure. Together, we’re excited to offer practical, science-backed support that nourishes both body and spirit at Wander and Rest Life.
Reconnect + Rise with Nadia
We’re proud to collaborate with Nadia Williams, a BACP-registered Humanistic Integrative Therapist, offering online therapy rooted in compassion and deep emotional healing. Nadia supports those seeking to heal the inner child, rebuild self-worth, explore spiritual blocks, and move from surviving to self-directing. Her warm, intuitive approach provides a safe space for anyone navigating past pain, life transitions, or the quiet ache of disconnection.
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Disclaimer
Fibromyalgia affects everyone differently, and there’s no “one size fits all” approach to managing it. What works for one person may not work for another. The content on Wander and Rest Life is meant for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any specific condition. If you have questions or concerns about your health, please consult with your physician or a qualified healthcare professional. Always prioritize professional guidance for your unique medical needs.