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:
Mind and Soul
The rise of ‘therapy-speak’: helpful or harmful?
Emma Lennon | September 11, 2024
While therapy speak can be a good thing to reduce mental health stigma, when misused, it can oversimplify nuanced experiences.
Health
How to maintain a healthy gut microbiome while balancing food intolerances
Emma Lennon | September 4, 2024
If you have an intolerance, eliminating or drastically cutting back on food groups could be harmful to your gut. A nutritionist explains why.
Career
Finance broker to female DJ: How Claire O’Shea made the bold career change
Emma Lennon | August 23, 2024
Claire O'Shea ditched her finance career to become a DJ, and is thriving in the entertainment industry. Here's how she did it.
Child-free
A case for being child-free: What if motherhood isn’t transformative?
Emma Lennon | August 15, 2024
We're frequently told that motherhood will transform a woman's life, often for the better. But what if it doesn't?
Travel
Travel guide to Zion National Park, USA
Emma Lennon | August 5, 2024
Plan your trip to Zion National Park in Utah with this travel guide, complete with details about things to do, where to stay, where to eat and more.
Food
How I navigated travelling in the US with food intolerances
Emma Lennon | July 22, 2024
Here's how I balanced a gluten intolerance and maintaining a vegan diet while travelling through the US, plus some tips on where to eat.
Career
Many women don’t get a pay rise because they don’t ask for one. Here’s how to change that
Emma Lennon | June 26, 2024
More than half of women have never received a pay rise because they've never asked for one, a study shows. Here's how to negotiate a higher salary.
Work
4 obvious signs you’ve outgrown your job – and what to do about it
Emma Lennon | June 10, 2024
While it’s normal to feel bored in your job, if this feeling persists it could signal that you’ve outgrown your current role.
Wellbeing
How to beat overwhelm if your to-do list is never-ending
Emma Lennon | May 1, 2024
What changes can you make individually to calm your nervous system and reduce overwhelm? Here are seven tips.