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Emma Lennon

Emma Lennon

Emma Lennon is a passionate writer, editor and community development professional. With over ten years’ experience in the disability, health and advocacy sectors, Emma is dedicated to creating work that highlights important social issues.

Articles by Emma:

Why it's not too late to take control of your finances, even for women in their 40s  

Why it’s not too late to take control of your finances, even for women in their 40s  

If you're a woman in her 40s and beyond, here's why it's never too late to get started with taking control of your finances.

Somatic therapy: Why it could be the missing link in your wellness journey

Somatic therapy: Why it could be the missing link in your wellness journey

Here's how somatic therapy centres the body and its connection with our minds to create a more holistic approach to healing and wellness.

Meet Cinzia Buono, restaurateur and co-owner of Buono, Sincero

Women in business: Meet Cinzia Buono, restaurateur and co-owner of Buono and Sincero

Cinzia Buono defied the odds and opened two restaurants during very challenging times. Here's how she did it.

Domestic violence is not always physical – here are the signs to look for

Domestic violence is not always physical – here are the signs to look for

After being in relationships that involved coercive control and manipulation, Catt Dunn shares how domestic violence is not always physical.

How 'dancing in the dark' is helping women overcome anxiety and lose weight

How ‘dancing in the dark’ is helping women overcome anxiety and lose weight

An inclusive, full-body dance workout with disco lights, epic music and no judgement is transforming women's lives. Here's how.

What it’s like being diagnosed with autism as an adult woman

What it’s like being diagnosed with autism as an adult

SHE DEFINED's feature writer Emma Lennon opens up about what it has been like receiving a diagnosis for autism in adulthood.

The rise of 'therapy-speak': helpful or harmful?

The rise of ‘therapy-speak’: helpful or harmful?

While therapy speak can be a good thing to reduce mental health stigma, when misused, it can oversimplify nuanced experiences.

How to maintain a healthy gut microbiome while balancing food intolerances

How to maintain a healthy gut microbiome while balancing food intolerances

If you have an intolerance, eliminating or drastically cutting back on food groups could be harmful to your gut. A nutritionist explains why.

Finance broker to female DJ: How Claire O’Shea made the bold career change

Finance broker to female DJ: How Claire O’Shea made the bold career change

Claire O'Shea ditched her finance career to become a DJ, and is thriving in the entertainment industry. Here's how she did it.