Ruth Micallef (MBACP Reg)

@laurenelclark Hello Lauren, I’ve dropped you an email! 💌

@Alex0Sims I use the Opal app and I LOVE it! The app helps me limit my social media use to only 40 minutes per day maximum. I recommend it to many of my own patients who are in recovery from Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia. 💌 ruth@eatingdisordersedinburgh.co.uk

For a UK mag feature, looking for women excelling in their fields about ‘hacks’ they use to shift their relationship with social media. Do you use a brick phone 5 days a week? Have you blocked certain phrases on different platforms? Or any other useful tips? #journorequest

@hen_taylor_ Hello Henrietta, I can give psychological commentary from both a “helpful” and “harmful” perspective! 💌 ruth@eatingdisordersedinburgh.co.uk

@g_lockstone I’ve just popped over an email Georgia! 💌

Hello! Looking to speak to personal trainers / nutritionists / physios for comments for a few pieces for Marie Claire UK! Email in bio #journorequest

@ryu_jenna Hello Jenna, I’ve dropped you an email! 💌

Do you relate to Brooke Shields’ experience w/nonconsensual vaginal "rejuvenation"? Looking to speak with people about procedures performed without full consent (like husband stitches). If you/anyone you know is open, DM or email jenna_ryu@condenast.com. #journorequest #prrequest

@jadebiggs_ Hello Jade, I can speak on this from a psychological perspective! ruth@eatingdisordersedinburgh.co.uk

For an article: I'm still looking for a #sociologist who can comment on the role of patriarchy and heteronormativity in shaping reactions to unconventional aesthetics! DM me for more info on the article if you think you can help #journorequest

@BlondeKatie Hello Katie, As a trauma specialist, I can support with this one! ruth@eatingdisordersedinburgh.co.uk

#journorequest looking for a BACP accredited therapist to speak to for a feature on narcissism red flags for Stylist. Pls get in touch if you have someone available who specialises in narcissism/abusive relationships. Deadline for leads is Monday.

@miarwallis @PRJournoRequest Hello Mia, I’ve dropped you an email 💌 (If it doesn’t land, do check your spam! We’re having some tech issues (ironically…) 🫠)

Also looking to speak to an Oura ring wearer. Specifically someone who has had a significantly positive or negative experience with one. #journorequest @PRJournoRequest Email: mia.wallis74@gmail.com

@AnyaMeyerowitz Hello Anya, I can certainly help with this one! 💌 ruth@eatingdisordersedinburgh.co.uk

If you were convinced to buy ozempiz/wegovy/mounjaro due to content you consumed on social media &/OR if you used a discount code from an influencer to buy a GLP-1 medication, I’d love to talk to you for a sensitive feature - can be anon. #journorequest

@Sarah1ngram Hello Sarah, I’ve sent you an email! (But please check your spam if it hasn’t landed…we’re having some email issues at the moment! 🫠💌)

@g_lockstone Hello Georgia, I’ve sent you over an email! (But do check your spam if it doesn’t land…we’re having some issues at the moment 🫠💌)

Looking for ideas for health and wellness features for Marie Claire! PRs and experts please do drop me an email if you’ve got something that could work for this 💛 link in bio #journorequest

@hannahshewans We absolutely should, drop me an email! 📧

@RuthMicallef3 YES! This topic is actually on my list to investigate! Could we have a chat about this next week?

I've been gaslit by doctors and the medical system more times than I can count. I want to share more people's stories. Researching at this stage so no confirmed publication, but is anyone up for sharing their experience of medical gaslighting? #JournoRequest

@KatStorrWriter I’ve sent an email over Kat 💌

Hi, first 2025 #journorequest from me. I’d love to hear from nutritionists and doctors about symptoms of vitamin deficiency and how to ease them. DM or email in bio. No product affiliations please. Thanks x

@Jenny_McShane Hello Jennifer, I’ve dropped you an email! 💌

UK-based wellness experts! I’m working on a feature for Country Living magazine on winter wellbeing to include tips on how generally to stay healthy and how to feel better over winter ❄️ 🧣 Please email jenmcs1987@gmail[dot]com or DM if you can help/chat. #Journorequest

@AndyHillWrites Hello Andy, I’ve dropped you an email, and also sent it on to a Doctor specialised in Aesthetic Medicine 💌

#prrequest #journorequest looking to speak to an anti-aging expert/researcher about real-life treatments/chemicals/medicines etc coming soon, related to the movie The Substance with Demi Moore. For a nice print magazine feature.

@sarahfielding_ I’ve dropped you an email Sarah! 💌

For a story: looking to speak with people on weight-loss drugs about how starting these medications has changed their dating life/relationship in positive and/or negative ways like convos with their date/partner, how it makes them feel in the relationship, really any perspective

@kiaelise1 @theipaper Hello Kai, I have sent an email over 💌

Looking for someone that had a bad experience of buying weight loss jabs online for a feature in the @theipaper. Please email (in bio) me if this is you! #journorequest

@lisabowhorse No worries Lisa, have a wonderful break when it comes!

@RuthMicallef3 Thanks Ruth, I'm all sorted for this now but I'll save your details for any future pieces!

Nutritionists! Dieticians! I'm looking for quick debloating hacks for when you've eaten or drunk sliiiiiightly too much pls. #journorequest