7 Amazing Things That Happen to Your Body and Mind When You Relax
We all know that taking time to unwind is beneficial for health and happiness, but in practice, leaving scheduled time for relaxation often ends up at the bottom of the priority list. First published by The Huffington Post Australia on January 27, 2017. Many of us sacrifice relaxing, even though we know that stress can — […]
Artist uses mermaids in plastic to highlight ocean pollution
BY the year 2050 there will be more plastic rubbish floating in our oceans than fish unless we make some drastic changes to the way use and dispose of plastic materials. First published at news.com.au on December 19, 2016. Republished in The Herald Sun, The Townsville Bulletin, The Courier Mail, This is the prediction […]
Why this couple decided to have an alcohol-free wedding
IS A wedding really a wedding without booze? A sweeping new trend suggests it is, with growing numbers of Aussie couples opting for a “dry wedding” over a more traditional alcohol-infused nuptial celebration. First published at news.com.au on November 27, 2016 and republished in The Daily Telegraph, The Courier Mail, The Adelaide Advertiser, The Gold Coast Bulletin, The Herald Sun, The […]
Signs you may be dating a narcissist
So you think you’ve met the partner of your dreams. They’re romantic, attentive, charismatic, loving and unbelievably keen on you and it all seems too good to be true! But if that’s the case, according to one of Australia’s foremost relationship experts, it probably is and it’s possible you’re dating a narcissist. First published at news.com.au […]
What is a ‘Blue Zone’ Diet?
WE all aspire to live a long, happy and healthy life but how do we achieve that when we’re bombarded with so much conflicting advice and information about what we should eat? The answers may lie in the lessons we can learn from the diets of those people who have achieved it… First published at […]
Are YOU turning your child into a narcissist?
If your child turns out to be a narcissist, you can’t blame it on their genes but rather on the quality of your own parenting in their earliest years of life, according to one of Australia’s foremost experts on narcissism. First published at kidspot.com.au on October 13, 2016. The development of narcissistic behaviours isn’t something […]
Think you know what your health problem is?
As we all go about our busy lives, we often forget to put our health and wellbeing on top of the priority list and it’s only when illness forces us to stop that we’re reminded of just how essential our health is in keeping all the balls in the air. First published on bodyandsoul.com.au October 2016. Ongoing […]
The big secret about narcissists (you’ll never know you are one)
HAVE you ever wondered if you’re a narcissist? Then it’s more than likely you’re not, according to one of Australia’s leading experts on narcissism. First published on September 28, 2016 at news.com.au. A ‘true narcissist’ would never be so self-reflective as to entertain the notion that they’re anything less than a perfect human being, according to […]
“I beat cancer twice”
AMANDA Drummond, 32, has already battled and beaten several bouts of cancer – but at a cost. She shares her story with Kylie Matthews. First published in body+soul on September 11, 2016. “I first noticed an unusual lump on the side of my neck just before my 28th birthday. I went to the doctors and tests revealed […]
Does autism belong in the mainstream classroom?
THERE’S been a significant increase in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) attending mainstream Australian schools over the last decade, presenting some unique challenges for families, schools and the wider community. Are our teachers coping? Are the other kids in the classroom detrimentally affected? And are the expectations of parents with ASD children realistic? […]
‘Why I’m raising my kids to be gender neutral’
Mother breaks free of traditional gender stereotypes and adopts a “gender neutral” approach to parenting. First published at news.com.au on August 14, 2016. A GROWING number of Aussie parents are choosing to break free of traditional gender stereotypes and instead adopting a “gender neutral” approach to raising their kids. Sydney mum Thea Hughes is one such parent who encourages […]
One woman’s terrifying story of being the victim of drink spiking
TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains description of sexual assault, which may cause distress to some readers. First published at news.com.au on July 25, 2016. EARLIER this year, mum-of-three Michele*, 44, was having a fun Friday night out with friends in a small Aussie coastal town when her drink was spiked, causing her to black out. […]