Discover. Grow. Thrive.
Unlocking the science of you.
Welcome all the Lovely Messy Humans!
We’re on a mission to translate the science of being human into growth, resilience and transformation – because understanding how our minds and bodies work changes everything.
Our work is grounded in insights from evolutionary psychology and neuroscience, which we share through simple and relevant talks, training and guidance.
We work with individuals and organisations who want to deepen emotional insight, foster resilience and create positive impact.
Hi, I’m Beth
I’m the founder of Lovely Messy Humans, a movement grounded in the belief that understanding the science of us – how we’re wired to think, feel and survive – is the key to living fully.
After studying Zoology, followed by 25 years advising companies on sustainability, I saw a deeper truth: we can’t change systems without helping people understand themselves.
Because our challenges make sense when we understand how we’re designed. We’re beautifully adapted to survive in a world we’ve outgrown – and we all deserve the knowledge to thrive.
Who we work with...
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Schools and organisations
Workshops and talks for schools and organisations focused on self-knowledge, emotional regulation, personal growth and resilience.
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Young people and families
Insights and talks for young people and families on emotional regulation, overcoming self-harm and fostering resilience.
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Individuals and groups
Neuroscience-based coaching and techniques focused on achieving personal and professional goals and increasing resilience.
The science of self-harm
The huge rise in teenage self-harm speaks volumes about the challenges young people face. Some have said that the information they were given made them feel worse, not better. We think it’s time we changed how self-harm is understood and talked about.
Lovely Messy Humans offers a different way of understanding why people self-harm – one that blends neuroscience with lived experience and real-world conversations with young people, parents and professionals. Our approach is designed to build trust and eliminate shame while sharing practical tools we can all use to build emotional resilience.
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The science of self-harm and emotional regulation
An in-depth workshop for schools, colleges, youth organisations and health professionals and youth workers. We’ll dive into the science of the nervous system, how it relates to self-harm and practical tools for supporting emotional regulation.
Delivered online via Zoom or in person.
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Rethinking self-harm – online talk for professionals
A 1-hour talk delivered via Zoom for educators and professionals interested in hearing a science-based perspective, based on lived experience, about why young people self-harm and how we can support them.
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Rethinking self-harm - online talk for parents and carers
A free-to-attend 1-hour talk delivered via Zoom for parents and carers. We focus on how to provide the safety, understanding and support that is needed to help a young person break free from the cycle of self-harm.
Testimonials
What we do…
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Training and talks on emotional regulation and resilience, how our nervous system impacts us personally and professionally, the neuroscience of self-harm and more...
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A radically different approach to creating change in our lives which can support emotional resilience and provide rapid healing and personal transformation.
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Resilience coaching to help clients understand and work with emotions, nervous system regulation and personal challenges.
