Me, Author at Hannah

5FM Interview

15th Mar 2021 by Me

What a privilege to be interviewed by Nick Hammond of 5FM on 4 March 2021. Yes I was quite nervous to be on such a national platform but Nick made it so easy to chat to him - here is the intro: Nick chats to 19 year old author Hannah Altmann, who recently published her first book '(Not) A Piece ...

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eBook – (NOT) A Piece of Cake

21st Dec 202015th Mar 2021 by Me

My dream has been to write ..... and what better way to begin that journey than base my first book on what has changed the direction of my life so dramatically. One that is not unique to me but surprisingly common amongst not only teenagers, but also a wider age range. (NOT) A Piece of Cake is my st...

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Youtube

Things I’ve learnt in the Netherlands

26th Oct 202027th Oct 2020 by Me

I've learnt some interesting (and perhaps obvious) things in my time living alone as a new student. Enjoy the free entertainment as I expose some embarrassing moments :D [embed]http://youtu.be/4YVmkq8GkM0[/embed]

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Self-Care

Survival Guide to Anxiety

26th Oct 2020 by Me

In today's rushed age of technology, media and distraction, many people go through anxious experiences. Not to say that everyone has clinically-diagnosed anxiety, but anxiety is much more present in our society, and almost everyone has felt some level of stress or anxiety. Due to the stigma surro...

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Not Just a Piece of Cake – Chapter 1

26th Oct 20209th Dec 2020 by Me

About a year ago, I decided to write about my experiences with my eating disorder. This story has been within me for a while now and I feel like I am ready to share it. I hoped that I could write about my experience and show people that recovery is possible for everyone, and this was the way I want...

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Stories

Chapter 2

26th Oct 20208th Dec 2020 by Me

Starting my grade 10 year, I had my sights set on receiving athletic honors at my school, qualifying for Junior World Swimming Championships and generally becoming legendary. As I went through my Grade 10 year, I started feeling a lot of pressure in the academic, sport and social spheres. Self-in...

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Stories

Chapter 3

26th Oct 20209th Dec 2020 by Me

So, a few months into "eating healthily" I started to need more control. I have an A-type personality, meaning I'm a perfectionist, a people-pleaser and a worry-wart. Not a good combination when it comes to going on diets. But that, I decided, was what I was going to do. So, I went Gluten Free, s...

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How To Eat Less Meat

26th Oct 20208th Dec 2020 by Me

I've heard time and time again how people have tried to go vegetarian or vegan but haven't felt full enough or satisfied without the meat aspect. Well, first of all, I commend anyone and everyone for taking even the smallest of steps towards eating less animal products. Every little change counts. ...

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Travel

Studying in the Netherlands

7th Sep 202020th Oct 2020 by Me

Just over a month ago I packed up my bags and moved to Utrecht, Netherlands to start my university studies. In the weeks leading up, a lot of things were up in the air, due to corona and flights being cancelled and I wasn’t exactly sure if I was ever going to be able to leave. My flight was ther...

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Self-Care

So you’re hyper-focused on food and your body?

4th Sep 202020th Oct 2020 by Me

If you are (or have ever been) accustomed to checking calories, tracking food, choosing low-calorie, 'healthy' options, stressing about weight gain or your changing body and trying, in the midst of all of this chaos, to gain control - then this message is for you. Unfortunately, you are part of t...

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