Motherhood is incredible but all consuming, and often we put ourselves last, with our own health shoved to the back of the queue. Enter one frazzled mama. You need some self love, babes. By Dr Samantha Clarke If you are feeling tired and overwhelmed, chances are you have neglected yourself. The good news …
‘How I recovered from postnatal depression and anxiety’
In Australia, one in five new and expecting mums and one in 10 dads experience pre and postnatal depression and anxiety. Here, real mama Josie Smyth shares her very real journey with PND. By Josie Smyth I am PROUD to be talking about my journey through postnatal depression and anxiety. …
Feel like you’re losing yourself in motherhood? Here’s what to do
When you’re in the throes of it all, you probs feel like you’re losing yourself in motherhood. But you can have a life. By Natalie Bascur It happens so quickly, and before you know it – you’re losing yourself in motherhood. Sound familiar? So being spontaneous when you have a …
[Guest Editor] Ange Simson: 9 daily habits that will make you a happier person
Self love expert and wellness guru Ange Simson of The Gratitude Project shares the 9 habits she’s abided by over the years that have had a huge impact on her day to day happiness. By Ange Simson Did you know that you can teach yourself to be happy and positive? Yep. …
6 ways to cultivate a healthy and happy soul
The more things we have on our to-do list [and on our mind], the less time we have to focus on the health and wellbeing of our soul. Try these top tips for cultivating a healthy soul and a happy life. By Miranda Murray As women, many of us are …
4 ways to deal with stress and anxiety
It’s no surprise that stress and anxiety levels have hit an all time high. Life is getting faster and busier and shows no signs of slowing down. So let’s look at what anxiety and stress actually are and what we can do to overcome it. By Madeline Calfas Anxiety is your …
Impostor syndrome: How to live with it and use it to your advantage
Let’s take a close look at what imposter syndrome is and talk through some helpful ways to manage it [and thrive]. By Carlii Lyon Mamas like Natalie Portman, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep have all admitted they have it. So what exactly is impostor syndrome? It’s that little voice inside your head …
How to care less about what others think and instead back yourself
Disapproval and rejection are healthy. Here’s how to make it work to your advantage and care less about what other people think about you. By Carlii Lyon I suddenly realised, at the age of 35, that certain forms of disapproval and rejection are healthy. And if anything, a good sign of …
Feeling flat? 7 ways to feel more inspired every day
Inspiration. The word brings to mind Insta quotes of the day. But what does it mean and can you really wake up inspired? Yes, you can! By Natalie Bascur 1. Discard unwanted commitments We often say ‘yes‘ to things too much. It’s much harder to actively choose our projects than to …
[Guest Editor] Steph Prem: How to feel better in 15 minutes
Steph Prem shares her 15-minute home workout, plus some mindfulness exercises to help keep your body, mind and soul in good shape [you can even get the kid’s involved]. By Steph Prem For this whole body workout, all you need is a ball. Mamas can use an exercise or pilates ball, and …