Hey there! I’m Portia Thaxter, the founder of Intentional Living. My journey to creating this community wasn’t a straight path – it was shaped by years of experiences, both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

For years, I worked as a Research scientist and Health Coach. Every day, I saw how people’s mental health was deeply connected to their physical well-being. But it wasn’t until I lived through the Grenfell disaster that I truly understood the impact of community trauma on our overall health.

In the aftermath of Grenfell, I watched my neighbours struggle not just with the emotional toll, but with the basics of daily life – including access to nutritious food. It hit me hard: how can we expect people to heal mentally when their bodies aren’t getting the nourishment they need?

That’s when the seed of Intentional Living was planted.