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Growing Into You
A holistic guide to puberty, hormones & wellbeing
Puberty doesn’t need to be confusing, frightening, or medicalised. It is a time of huge physical, emotional, and hormonal change — yet many young people are given very little support to understand what’s happening inside their bodies.
Growing Into You is a warm, science-based course for pre-teens/teens aged 11–16 that explains what’s happening in their changing bodies and how to support those changes naturally through nutrition, lifestyle, and self-care.
Created by Nutritional Therapist Zillah Smart, this course helps young people:
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Understand puberty and hormones without embarrassment
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Learn what’s normal (and when to ask for help)
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Support skin, mood, energy, and emotional wellbeing
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Build healthy habits that last far beyond the teenage years
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Develop body awareness, respect, and self-trust
Available as live online group sessions or a self-led course, Growing Into You gives teens the knowledge and tools many of us wish we’d had growing up — calm, empowering, and grounded in real science.
Because puberty isn’t a problem to “fix” ,
it’s a journey to understand and support.
Zillah Smart NHFDip, mFNTP
Grounded in science, education, and lived experience as a parent of three.
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Registered Nutritional Therapist.
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Member of The Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.
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Advanced Child and Brain Development Nutritional Advisor.
Former secondary school teacher and current home educator of three children.
What the course covers: module overview
Rather than medicalising normal puberty experiences or brushing symptoms aside, this course focuses on body literacy — helping teens recognise what’s normal, what their body is communicating, and how everyday habits like food, sleep, movement, and stress affect how they feel.
Module 1: Your Changing Body & Brain
What puberty is, why bodies and brains change, and why everyone develops at a different pace.
Module 2: Hormones, Growth & Changing Bodies
How hormones affect growth, mood, energy and sleep, with two pathways covering the menstrual cycle or testosterone-led development.
Module 3: Nourishing Your Hormones
How food supports growing bodies and brains, including key nutrients and healthy eating without restriction.
Module 4: Skin, Mood & Energy
Understanding common puberty symptoms, what’s normal, what helps naturally, and when to ask for support.
Module 5: Lifestyle Habits for a Healthy You
How sleep, stress, movement and motivation work together to shape how you feel.
Module 6: Putting It All Together
How listening to the body and building balance helps create confidence in your own rhythm.
Module 7: Body Image, Social Media & Self-Worth
Building body respect, reducing comparison, and protecting self-worth in a social-media-driven world.
Self-Led Course
Perfect for teens who prefer to go at their own pace, or families with busy schedules.
Includes:
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Full access to all 7 course modules
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Slides with recorded teaching for each module
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Downloadable 100 page info/workbook with summaries, reflections and activities
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Teen friendly recipe pack
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Flexible, self-paced access
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Option to request a full written narrative for accessibility if needed
£79
Live Online Course
(Begins 4th September 2026)
Ideal for teens who benefit from structure, connection and gentle guidance.
Includes:
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Live online group sessions (small, calm groups)
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All 7 modules taught live
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Slides and session recordings
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100 page info/workbook (pdf)
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Teen friendly recipe pack created by the group
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No pressure to speak or share
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Opportunity to ask questions in a supportive setting
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Access to course materials throughout the programme
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Parent/Guardian group Q&A session
£139
Frequently asked questions
