Author: Elena Overfield
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Setbacks, Failures and Injuries
I was supposed to be running the Edinburgh Half Marathon in a few weeks. Instead, I’m dealing with a meniscus tear, months of ignored pain, and the emotional reality of stepping back from something I worked so hard for. This is about injuries, setbacks, recovery, and learning when to finally stop pushing through.
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Playing For a Men’s Hockey Team As The Only Girl
I never expected to find myself playing in a men’s hockey team—but here I am. This post shares what that’s actually like, from the rule changes that made it possible to the reality of stepping into a completely new environment, navigating confidence, pressure, and everything that comes with it.
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My Hockey Journey: From Hating It to Finding My Way Back 🤍
From hating hockey at 8 to playing five times a week, losing it to an eating disorder, and finding my way back years later—this is my full hockey journey. How it shaped me, challenged me, and why I’ve finally started sharing this side of my life online after one unexpected viral moment.
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Hey… I Rebranded!
I’ve rebranded my blog from Pepetoe to elenaoverfield.com, and it feels like stepping into something more honest, more personal, and more aligned. This post is a little re-introduction: why I made the change, what it means, and what you can expect from this next chapter of my content and growth.
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Healing as a Woman: The Journey Back to Yourself
Healing as a woman often means unlearning comparison, rebuilding compassion for yourself, and discovering strength through the experiences that once felt impossible to survive.
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What I Hope for the Next Generation of Women
The next generation of women deserves a world where confidence isn’t built on comparison, and where every woman feels free to define her own version of success.
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You Can Be Strong and Gentle at the Same Time
Strength doesn’t mean becoming emotionally hardened. Women can be ambitious, determined, and resilient while still allowing themselves to be gentle, compassionate, and human.
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To the Girl I Used to Be
A letter to my younger self about body image, mistakes, and learning that your worth was never tied to perfection.
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