WellBeing Magazine

In WellBeing #223, our Special Report shows why hydration is more complex than getting your daily two litres. Iron deficiency is the most overlooked reason people feel tired, foggy, anxious or flat, so we take an in-depth look, and we investigate what your skincare, makeup and fragrance are really exposing you to, why it matters and how to approach beauty more consciously. Women’s longevity gets the attention it deserves, accounting for perimenopause, menopause and postpartum, while seaweed shows off its broad spectrum of trace minerals and we share delicious foods that nourish your nerves. Meet your 2026 WellBeing Beauty Awards nominees, then sit down with Anita Heiss AM, proud Wiradjuri woman and author of more than 20 books, who shares how storytelling, libraries and education shaped her voice. Learn why the mind keeps returning to its happiness baseline through hedonic adaptation, try five ways to soften self-judgement and use the tools of yoga to ease long-haul jetlag. Parents will find guidance on nurturing childhood friendships and an honest look at motherhood’s secret burden: intrusive thoughts. Travel serves up Penang’s surprising vegan flavours, while we untangle the links between food and deforestation. Plus, so much more!