JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2023

Commitment

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Vulnerability

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Renew

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From the editor-in-chief

Recent events have made clear to me that

From the editor

Did something resonate with you in this issue

Emotional immunity

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It's in the doing

We asked you: What is something kind that you’ve done lately? What is something kind that has been done for you?

counter culture

fiction The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo TAYLOR

Healing with art therapy

WellBeing reader Jacintha Field shares how art therapy helped her and her son move towards a place of deep healing, growth and connection.

What’s coming up for you

Summer/ Autumn

Recent medical findings for a healthier body

Activity snacks We already know that prolonged periods

Coconut water

Coconut water is a refreshing drink that supports everything from heart health to athletic performance.

Barberry

supplement

Happy gut, happy guests

Discover seven wholesome foods that not only nourish the gut microbiome but can be easily incorporated into meals the next time you are entertaining.

The journey of “becoming” the mother

Understanding the changes that are occurring and honouring these with space, rest and support will ensure this journey of “becoming” the mother is a sacred rite of passage.

New Year, Healthier You!

There’s a lot of truth in the well-known adage, ‘You are what you eat!’ or drink, for that matter! Your journey to a healthier you could be as simple as incorporating a delicious

SPECIAL REPORT Safe sun fun

Just as plants wilt without sunlight, we decline in darkness. However, there’s a balance between being burnt and sun-kissed. In this detailed special report on sun safety, discover your perfect sun supplement plus ways to shield yourself from sun damage while still enjoying the great outdoors.

The Food Saver’s A–Z

Images and text from The Food Saver’s A–Z by Alex Elliott-Howery and Jaimee Edwards. Published by Murdoch Books, RRP $49.99.

Interesting slices of life

Dogs smell your stress Given that dogs have

Hair Volume™ Hair Ca re Range

A complete herbal based hair care treatment that helps treat your hair from both inside and out

Kiss me

body and mind

Claire O’Rourke

paradigm shifters

Rational magic

mind

Mindfully successful

mind

From hustle to holism

In the wake of the pandemic and various global seismic shifts over the last three years there has been a “big rethink”, a resetting of priorities. This doesn’t necessarily mean changing your job or relationship, but it does mean re-evaluating how you deal with various aspects of your life. If you are having your own life audit, here is a guide to doing it with honesty and purpose.

Yoga for forgiveness

The poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou once said, “It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.” Here, we look at the science of forgiveness and how yoga can help you to move stuck energies and emotions.

Mina Guli – a water warrior

Businesswoman and ultramarathon runner Mina Guli has completed hundreds of marathons all over the world demanding action on the global water crisis. This is her story.

Your stars for 2023

Discover what the stars have in store for you this year.

Power poses for good posture

As you read this sentence, how is your posture right now? Back rounded? Soft through the belly? Hunched over? These eight posture power exercises will improve these hard-to-break slouching habits.

Find your power story

The story that you tell yourself about who you are shapes your life. This means you are responsible for what is happening to you, but it also means you have the power to change your story, find your power and change your life.

Are you a neat freak?

While some people thrive in the chaos of a messy home, others like things neat and tidy. Where do you sit on the spectrum of cleanliness and how is it affecting your mood?

All the latest in environmental issues

EV breakthrough If new car sales are to

The climate crunch

Record temperatures in Texas. Extreme flooding in eastern Australia. Rivers in Europe running dry. Twenty twenty-two has seen an unprecedented cluster of abnormal weather, the severity of which is widely ascribed to climate change. This has propelled the climate issue further into mainstream consciousness as a pivotally urgent issue which makes it worthwhile taking stock of where are with this vital issue.

Chasing the Finke

Spectacular Finke Gorge National Park is a protected area in Australia’s Red Centre, 1318 kilometres south of Darwin. Join us as we take a journey to the remote, red rock wonderland of Australia’s heart.

Unlearning unconscious bias for kinder parenting

UNCONSCIOUS BIAS

Community

n 1 the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality.

Falling out with friends

How do you know when a friendship is no longer working for you? We find out how to identify a toxic friend, and the best way to cleanse your social circle.

Homesteading for beginners

Homesteading is experiencing a resurgence and increasingly a necessity in a time of product shortages and spiralling costs. Here’s how to get started according to mentors in the lifestyle.

The heart of the home

Three interior design experts share their insights on turning the heart of the home into a joyful, functioning space.

Habit stacking self-care

With the help of Organic Merchant’s beautiful beverage and bath range, we practise the art of habit stacking to find self-care in the everyday.

The holistic journey of a full-time yoga teacher

Yoga teacher has become one of the most aspirational jobs of late, but it’s not an easy gig to make a living from. It takes tenacity, passion and dedication. We caught up with Bec Isaacs, a full-time senior yoga teacher, who balances her time as a trainer on Byron Yoga Centre’s yoga teacher training courses with teaching both studio and online classes.

Beauty benefits of coconut oil

EMA TAYLOR is a naturopath, clinical nutritionist and certified

Summer frittata

LEE HOLMES runs Supercharged Food and recently released

Lettuce be friends

JACKIE FRENCH is the author of The Chook

Puppies

KAREN GOLDRICK is a holistic veterinarian at All

Real heart healing

DR MICHAEL ELSTEIN is a Sydney-based anti-ageing physician

Always tired — adrenal fatigue

KAREN BRIDGMAN is a holistic practitioner at Lotus

Unearthed

Nourishing and natural health products and services from our advertisers.

Australian Traditional-Medicine Society

Discover five things you didn’t know about free student memberships at Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS).