Author: Elena Overfield
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Choosing Peace Over Prestige: My Career Reset
It’s officially been over one week into my new job, and I thought I’d share a little something about this. On Pepetoe I speak quite a lot about work, and of course update all my lovely readers and my recent happenings, but I still feel like this is an important post to share. Over the…
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22 Things I’ve Learnt in 22 Years
Sooooo, it’s my birthday! 🎂 I’m 22 today. And honestly? I’ve got a lot to be proud of. From starting a new “big girl” job to reaching huge milestones in recovery, building real relationships, and growing closer with family, so much has happened in the lead-up to this birthday. But what’s even more wild is…
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Why You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out by 25
I’m turning 22 this week. Not 25. Not 30. Just 22. And in those 22 years, I’ve had four jobs, dropped out of university, still live at home, and if I’m being completely honest… I still don’t really know what I’m doing. But here’s the truth: not knowing is okay. Actually, it’s normal. The Pressure…
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Entering A New Chapter Without The Hustle
I’m about to start a new job in a new city in a new mindset. Emotions are high, I’m not going to be dishonest, but the most important thing is what I just said: a new mindset. If you’ve been following my career so far (on Pepetoe or socials), you’ll know how much worth I…
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The Power of Lived Experience: Inside the Empowering Recovery Project
There aren’t many moments in life where you feel like your story – raw, imperfect, and hard-earned – can become a tool for change. But working with BEAT Eating Disorders on their Empowering Recovery project gave me that feeling. And more than anything, it reminded me just how powerful lived experience can be. BEAT has…
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You Don’t Have to Reinvent Yourself This Summer
As we now head into the summer months, it’s crucial to remember that no one is asking YOU directly to change. If you’re on socials, you may see the overwhelming stream of content telling you to do this, do that, all for the goal of being a “better you” (whether that’s mentally, or more commonly,…
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Never Dim Your Light So Someone Else Can Shine
There’s a silent narrative many of us have internalised — that if we succeed, if we shine too brightly, we might make others uncomfortable. That in celebrating ourselves, we risk being seen as arrogant, self-obsessed, or attention-seeking. So instead, we play it small. We shrink. We edit our stories so the spotlight stays neutral. We…
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A Reminder in Recovery: Your Loved Ones Are Just Trying To Help
Why Support in Recovery Can Feel So Overwhelming When you’re in recovery, especially from something as consuming as an eating disorder, even the kindest support can feel like you being put on a stage under bright lights. The texts checking in, the worried glances at dinner, the well-meaning “you look healthy” comments… they can trigger…
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