Having forged a successful career as a model and actress, everything changed when Denise Vasi entered motherhood. “Everything realigned”, says Denise, mama-of-two and founder of the beauty brand MAED. “Before becoming a mama, I was “travelling and drinking a lot of tequila!” “My mother raised me by herself until I …
[Guest Editor] Meredith Gaston: Why self care is crucial for health and wellbeing
Can self love and self-care really can transform our wellbeing and the wellness of everyone around us? Yes. By Meredith Gaston Let’s talk about self care. Because when we love ourselves sincerely, wholeheartedly and unconditionally [something we can all learn to do] we transform our wellbeing and the wellness of everyone …
The Upward Spiral: How to unleash your best self in 4 simple steps
If you’re feeling blah and in a funk, there is a way to help lever yourself out of it. It’s called the upward spiral and we’re all about it. As women, we often find ourselves on a rollercoaster ride of emotions in this beautifully chaotic journey we call motherhood. It’s …
New mum’s guide to postpartum recovery
POWERED BY BELLY BANDS Jump into the world of postpartum recovery. We’re dishing on how to pamper your mind, body, and soul for a happy, healthy start to new motherhood. Welcome to the sisterhood. The postpartum period is your personal ‘fourth trimester’, a time just as important as the previous …
Need to slow down? Why you should give yourself the permission to pause
In this whirlwind called motherhood, we all feel the constant push and pull. But it’s okay to hit pause. To slow down. It’s time for us to lay down that ‘SuperMum’ cape and give ourselves a little grace. By Harper Steele When we’re always on the run, we become rundown. …
[Guest Editor] Erika Cramer: 5 ways to boost your confidence
Need to boost your confidence? Erika Cramer, the Confidence Coach, shares what the most confident people in the world do daily, so you too, can radiate confidence. By Erika Cramer Once you know how to boost your confidence, you will unlock so many areas of your life. Your relationships gain depth, …
Breaking the perfect mum myth: 4 reasons to embrace imperfection
The truth behind the perfect mum myth, empowering tips for real-life motherhood and why striving for perfection is unrealistic. By Dr Hayley Watson, Clinical Psychologist On social media we see only the positive sides of people’s lives, and it’s easy to get down on ourselves about how we measure up. And …
The transformative power of a consistent self-care ritual
Unleash the transformative power of a self care ritual. It’s time to glow and flow. This is what you need. By Ava Wilde In the wild rollercoaster ride of motherhood, it can be a mammoth task to carve out those precious moments for self-care and self love. Say goodbye to …
Declutter your mind: 5 easy steps to a clearer, calmer you
A busy mind often leads to stress and then ’round the bend is overwhelm. Try these tips to declutter your mind. By Roberta Hughes When life is busy, our minds get cluttered with all the thoughts required to manage and stay afloat. These thoughts take up space and energy, often leaving us feeling exhausted, …
Feeling overwhelmed by life? Try these 5 self love tips
Mamahood is amazing. It’s also unpredictable and stressful, and before you know it you’re feeling overwhelmed. Try these five self love tips. By Charlotte Cruz Becoming a mother is life-changing, the responsibility that comes with motherhood is precious beyond words and the things you learn about yourself as a mother …