It started on long, cold nights when the television no longer felt like rest. Instead of disappearing into a book or retreating to a screen, I found myself drawn to the table, a cup of tea, and the steady rhythm of a difficult jigsaw puzzle. I remember giggling at myself as I realised this was the ultimate confirmation that I was officially in my granny era.

Local Naturopath, Samantha Bolitho shares her 5 lesser-known tips to help rebalance digestion beyond hydration, wholefoods and movement- the wholesome backbone of all her holistic advice.  

For years I assumed balance meant doing everything well at the same time. A perfect week where work flowed, relationships flourished, the body was steady, routines were solid, home was tidy. I am still waiting for that week.

My daughter’s latest obsession is an animated film called K-Pop Demon Hunters.
At first, I thought it was just another catchy soundtrack on loop in the car. But somewhere between kinder runs and dinner prep, I realised I was still singing one of the songs long after she’d gone to bed. What It Sounds Like has well and truly worked its way under my skin.

Someone very special to me recently remarked how resilient I am, and said I should write a column about resilience.
Which sounded simple enough… until I sat down to write it.

If you told me a year ago that I would be going to bed each night with tape across my mouth, I would have assumed we were heading into a very different kind of lifestyle column. But no, this is not bedroom bondage. It is called mouth taping, and believe it or not, it is one of the simplest, strangest and most effective little wellness habits I have tried.

We talk a lot about sustainability these days. Sustainable living, sustainable business, sustainable growth. But lately I’ve been wondering: is simply sustaining enough?

It’s people donating whatever they can. People simply turning up and asking for direction. People calling from all over the state to say they’re on the road, four hours away, how many trucks they have and what they’re carting, asking only, “Where do you want us to go?”

We talk about confidence as though it’s a prerequisite, something you need to build before you start. But I’m starting to think it’s the opposite. Confidence doesn’t come first. Action does. Confidence grows in the cracks of our shaky, imperfect steps forward.

I was asked recently to speak at an event on the importance, or perhaps more accurately, the power of community. And the more I reflected on what I wanted to say, the more I realised just how crucial community is in the radically shifting times we’re living through.

What if fasting wasn’t really about losing weight at all? At its core, the real magic of fasting is cell repair. When we give the body time without food, it turns inward — sweeping up damaged or dysfunctional cells, recycling components, reducing inflammation, and creating space for regeneration. Weight loss, if it happens, is simply a by-product. The true benefit lies in healing, balance, and restoration of health.

Spring always feels like a fresh notebook with clean pages waiting to be written. Nature sheds the old to make way for new growth, and it’s a reminder that we can do the same with our habits.

Over the past six months, I’ve prioritised a huge chunk of my time to diving headfirst into Artificial Intelligence.

Not because I had to. Not because I was bored. But because I knew how imperative it is to remain not only relevant, but ahead of the curve.

That’s why compliments are not just nice-to-haves. They’re lifelines. They connect us. They affirm us. They lift us when we might otherwise be spiralling down.

Nothing like travelling to observe human behaviour.

It’s truly incredible what travel can teach you, particularly about yourself. For me, it’s like a deep exfoliation. It strips away dead layers and blocked filters, leaving me able to properly breathe again. The spirituality in Bali is captivating. The morning offerings, the gentle way the locals look out for each other, the kindness that radiates through everything.

Do you feel some mornings, you wake up feeling puffy? Not just in the face or fingers, but in spirit. Heavy in a way that’s hard to name?

It turns out, that feeling has a name. And more importantly, it has a remedy.

You’re left to freeze while everyone else is in Europe? This free at-home retreat is for you.

Every second person you know is currently in Europe. Or Bali. Or somewhere far away and warm, posting their fourth Aperol Spritz of the week while you—yes, you—are doing your best just to get out of bed and remember where the car keys are.

The benefits of red light therapy — harnessing the sun and what to know before you buy

In a world of biohacking gadgets, shiny wellness trends, and endless ‘quick fixes’, sometimes we forget that some of the most potent healing tools are completely free — and have been around for as long as we have. Enter red light therapy.

Obviously, the last few weeks have been tense. With the real possibility of the world tipping into chaos — whispers of WW3 creeping into headlines — it’s felt like you can almost hear the scurrying feet of rodents behind us. I keep catching myself peeking over my shoulder, sensing that prickly fear, while also fighting to keep my head steady and my eyes facing forward.