Last year I shared about the shift in my physical health. What I didn’t touch on too much was that this big change in my physical health wasn’t isolated – my mental health has been impacted, too. This should be no surprise – we can’t…
On Uncertainty
On Uncertainty In the back half of 2018, I withdrew. My focus became internal, my specific stress response (crankiness with a side of ignoring the obvious) was on show, and I was feeling incredibly uncomfortable in my body. Deep down, I knew something was wrong,…
I won’t be asking “R U OK?”
I remember a time, not too long ago, where I thought I had a good handle on mental health. That sure, there were some tough things in my life, but I had it all handled. 2018 has been a big lesson in realising that getting…
It Can’t Be That Friggin’ Hard Podcast
Yep, I’ve been at it again, nattering away to another mover and shaker in the health & wellness world. Ashleigh Mythen is an Australian nutritionist who runs ‘It Can’t Be That Friggin Hard’ website & podcast, on top of helping her clients achieve their health…
Heavy Flow Podcast
Hey everyone! Today I’m sharing with you a podcast chat I had with Amanda Laird from Heavy Flow Podcast. Amanda and I had a longer than intended, hour conversation about periods, Von Willebrand Disease, bleeding disorders, period advocacy and lots more! Amanda’s podcast is one…
Leave No (Disabled) Woman Behind
It’s International Women’s Day 2018, and this year’s theme is “Leave No Woman Behind”. As a woman with a genetic illness, which is at times disabling, I fully support recent moves to make feminism more intersectional. The one area that isn’t being as obviously included…
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Know Your Values
Do you know how to make the best decisions for your own life and situation? There’s been more than a few times I’ve made bad decisions – you know the ones. The ones that leave you feeling anxious and nauseous, awake at night and confused….
Coming off the pill – a real story
Over the years I’ve shared my experiences with coming off the pill for health reasons and transitioning to using factor to manage my periods. I haven’t come back to this topic in a while, and it’d be easy to think because I haven’t mentioned it…
My favourite cycle-healing resources
For those of you who have been reading here for a little while you’ll know that finding ways to help my body have a natural menstrual cycle is a big focus of mine. When I stopped taking the pill a bit over 2.5 years ago,…
Your body always knows
Your body always knows. Remember the last time you saw a band with your friends – the lightness and joy you felt dancing to the music. It wasn’t just an emotional reaction. Now recall the last time you met someone you ended up not getting…
