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Grief and COVID-19 – counsellor shares how to thrive in the face of loss

April 28, 2020 by Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

I invited counsellor and psychotherapist Mandy Scotney, to share her insights with us on navigating grief and loss due to COVID-19. Most of us have experienced either the loss of jobs, income, family ...

Psychologists share How to Optimise Your Thinking to Achieve Your Goals + Book giveaway

November 15, 2018 by Amy Darcy 16 Comments

Have you ever made a resolution that the diet starts today, only to succumb to the lure of a salted caramel brownie as you grab your morning coffee? Have you ever found yourself investing hours ...

6 Questions to ask your spouse every week to improve your relationship

Today we welcome Diana Indries, co-inventor of Better Topics, The World’s First Replayable Card Game For Couples. I saw this card game for couples and fell in love with the concept of building strong marriages by using a game to encourage meaningful communication. Marriage should be so much more than co-existing or managing life admin together….

What to Look for when Choosing an Eco-friendly Sanitary Product

The love for eco-friendly and chemical free food, makeup and skin care products is becoming widespread in Australia. One area I feel is overlooked (probably as a result of less marketing) is eco-friendly sanitary products. On one of the most absorbent and sensitive parts of a women’s body, chemical filled pads or tampons are still…

Dr Nick Fuller shares new research around losing and maintaining your goal weight

We’ve heard it before; dieting doesn’t work. You always end up right back where you started. So how do you shift the weight and keep it off for good? The answer to that is evolving. The food, nutrition and weight loss industry is constantly undertaking research to discover more about our bodies, how they process…

Interview: Work & Life with Sally Obermeder & Maha Corbett

Today we interview Sally Obermeder & Maha Corbett, sisters, TV presenters, cookbook authors and business babes from SWIISH.com. We chat all things work, life, family, health and finding balance amongst it all! Hope you enjoy their insights as much as I did!

endota Organics nurture – an impressive skincare collection for mum’s and bub’s + WIN the collection (valued at $155)

When it comes to mother and baby skin care products, I’m very particular. I am passionate about using safe, well-researched and correctly labelled products. I am pleased to share that endota spa has just released an impressive mother and baby range, endota OrganicsTM nurture. It has been developed alongside Dr Hayley Dickinson BSc (Hons), PhD…

How to Choose a Quality Rosehip Oil

I feel in love with rosehip oil many years ago when I noticed how effective it was at improving the elasticity and hydration of my skin. It also helped heal my acne scars. In fact, it was the first oil I ever used on my skin. Unfortunately, my second bottle of Rosehip Oil (a different…

How Mindful Eating can Change your Relationship with Food

How often do you tell yourself off for eating something you have mixed feelings about? On the one hand you really want the comfort, but on the other hand you want to stick to your intention to eat healthier. We humans have a complicated relationship with food, but honestly, it’s not our fault. It has…

Six things you can do to improve the moisture in your skin

Who doesn’t love that hydrated, dewy, fresh and healthy skin look? It’s #skingoals right? Well, over the years I’ve sought to find out what helps keep my skin like this and I thought I would share what I’ve learnt. I believe there are two parts to maintaining and/or improving the moisture in your skin. Today…

Green Smoothie Bowl

When was the last time you tried something new for breakfast? This week I tried a green smoothie bowl for the first time, it was very refreshing! Have a read of some of the health benefits and try this refreshing nutritious summer breakfast.

Antioxidant Boosting Breakfast Smoothie Bowl Recipe

I’m a huge advocate for meals that are high in nutritional value and I think this is particularly important when it comes to your breakfast. Starting the day with a nutrient filled breakfast sets you up for a successful day because your body is fuelled with what it needs to operate at its best. It also…

Kale, Sweet Potato and Feta Muffins (kid friendly!)

I.Love.Snacks. And it turns out it’s not just me – Tiffy Hall loves them too. So much so that she wrote an entire cook book dedicated to snacks! And not just any snacks, these ones are filling and jam packed with ingredients that are good for you! Kale, Sweet Potato and Feta Muffins. Any recipe…

A clean, easy and gourmet breakfast – Poached eggs on a bed of baby spinach, asparagus, bacon and mushrooms

A lazy Sunday morning isn’t complete without a breakfast that has a little more tender loving care than the weekly run of the mill, Vegemite on toast. You might remember one of my old favourites here. I’ve been avoiding poached eggs for a while now, so I thought it was time to tackle it and…

Poached Egg and Avocado on Quinoa

I’ve pronounced ‘quinoa’ wrong for a long time now and if you’re following my facebook page, you would know I’ve been scouting out recipe ideas but until now, had never cooked with it! It’s pronounced /ˈkiːnwɑ:/. Most recipes use it in a salad, but as a lover of entertaining with breakfasts I tried something different. Its…