11 Nov
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This relaxation exercise involved clenching and releasing the muscle groups in the body. Research shows that it is an effective relaxation technique....
Mental Health
03 May
Smart Healthy Women: The Science of Gratitude
I finish nearly every meditation session I lead in workplaces all over Melbourne in more or less the same way, asking students to bring to mind someone or something for which they are incredibly grateful. ...
03 May
Circle In: Susie Hopkins on her son’s autism diagnosis and her own well-being
Need a dose of parenting inspiration? Then look no further than Susie Hopkins. A health professional with a track record helping others achieve less stress and more well-being, Susie talks the talk AND walks the walk in her personal life. With resilience and grace, she’s...
03 Mar
Self-care is not the be-all and end-all
While I’m a big advocate of self-care, there are a few problems with this idea....
03 Dec
SourceMama: The thoughts that keep us awake at night
There’s not a mum alive who doesn’t wonder what the future holds for her children. This causes a whole other level of worry though if your child has a disability. With my son, Harry, for example, I have no idea whether he will be able...
10 Sep
Want to be well? consume with care.
Avoiding putting ‘junk’ into our bodies is not just about the food we eat....
26 Mar
Your beliefs about stress could be killing you
The title of this post might sound a bit dramatic, but hear me out. ...