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Why telling women to ‘stop saying sorry’ is terrible advice
Guest Writer | June 15, 2026
Despite being used as a survival skill in modern workplaces, using apologetic language is holding women back. Here's how.
Health
Can you really drain your lymphatic system, and should you?
The Conversation | June 11, 2026
Social media is spruiking the health benefits of ‘lymphatic draining’. Two lymphoedema experts explain what it is and whether it works.
Relationships
Why emotional availability is now the bare minimum for women in relationships
Lola Marks | June 10, 2026
More women are making emotional availability non-negotiable, recognising it as the foundation of a healthy relationship.
Career
Built in, not bolted on: How Amanda Lawrie-Jones is breaking barriers in travel and business
Celeste Lennon | June 8, 2026
Consultant Amanda Lawrie-Jones is changing how Australian organisations design for accessibility, shifting from compliance to inclusion.
Health
How one woman’s perimenopause experiment changed everything
Guest Writer | June 4, 2026
Overwhelmed by conflicting wellness advice? Learn how small personal experiments can help you discover what truly works for your body.
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Life
How algorithms, incel culture and the manosphere are fuelling violence against women
Celeste Lennon | May 20, 2026
The rise of online misogyny, incel culture and toxic masculinity is radicalising men — and women are paying the price.
Opinion
Inside the Manosphere highlights a misogynistic subculture of men, but not the harms they cause
Sharon Green | March 22, 2026
Inside the Manosphere reveals a problematic subculture of ‘masculine’ men, but fails to fully understand its reach or consequences.
Relationships
How to avoid dating app pen pals, according to a relationship expert
Guest Writer | May 25, 2026
Stuck in an endless cycle of messaging with no date in sight? Here’s how to spot a dating app pen pal and move conversations offline sooner.
Travel
I travelled solo to Vanuatu. Here’s how it went
Danielle Phyland | May 7, 2026
From impressive snorkelling spots to lush rainforest walks, Danielle Phyland shares what it’s like exploring Vanuatu as a solo female traveller.
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Life
3 mindset patterns to reframe for a truly restorative holiday
Guest Writer | November 28, 2024
Here are the three most common mindset patterns to be mindful of to help women in business get the most out of the upcoming holidays.
Wellbeing
Have we lost the art of sitting still? Here’s why it matters
Guest Writer | November 27, 2024
With everything to gain, it’s time to reclaim your ability to sit still, without the guilt or the fidgets, writes Dr Jenny Brockis.
Health
Metabolic age: What is it and what does it say about your health?
Staff Writer | November 25, 2024
Metabolic age is a measure of your overall metabolic health and can provide insight into your risk for developing certain health conditions.
Wellbeing
Therapist Jana Firestone on living with trauma and grief: SHE DEFINED podcast S1 Ep1
Staff Writer | November 22, 2024
In a moving episode of the SHE DEFINED podcast, therapist and author Jana Firestone delves into the complexities of trauma and grief.
Wellbeing
Self-esteem: what is it and how do we build it?
Mia Barnes | November 21, 2024
Building self-esteem isn't a one-and-done proposition — it's an ongoing journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.
Career
5 ways women can leverage the gender pay gap to their advantage
Guest Writer | November 20, 2024
Financial adviser Helen Baker shares five ways women can use the gender pay gap to their advantage or at least offset the damage.
Food
How to make the perfect gin and tonic: 4 recipes from Four Pillars Gin
Guest Writer | November 18, 2024
Four Pillars Gin co-founder Matt Jones shares four of his favourite gin combinations, including the recipe for a perfect gin and tonic.
Travel
Christmas abroad: 5 fabulous destinations to spend the holidays
Danielle Phyland | November 14, 2024
Considering travelling abroad for Christmas? Here are some destinations that are suitable for varying budgets and travel preferences.
Career
These are the mistakes women make when asking for a pay rise – and how to avoid them
Guest Writer | November 13, 2024
There are common mistakes people make when asking for a pay rise. Here's how you can be aware of them and change the outcome.
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