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Wellbeing
Why having a good cry is regulating for your body
Celeste Lennon | March 30, 2026
Why do we cry, and why does it help? We look at the science, social conditioning and emotional release behind tears.
Money
How first-home buyers can avoid mortgage stress
Guest Writer | March 26, 2026
A quarter of Aussie mortgage holders face stress. Here are strategies first-home buyers can use to avoid financial pressure before purchasing.
Relationships
Are women in a relationship recession?
Celeste Lennon | March 25, 2026
From dating app fatigue to rejecting male validation, women are rethinking love, relationships and what fulfilment really looks like.
Travel
Need to fly amid global travel chaos? Here’s what you should know
The Conversation | March 23, 2026
Air travel faces major disruption with the Middle East war. For those whose plans have been disrupted, there are ways to navigate the uncertainty.
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.
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Mind and Soul
Are women becoming ‘over-therapised’?
Celeste Lennon | February 4, 2026
As therapy language goes mainstream, are women becoming “over-therapised” or carrying the emotional labour of healing?
Health
Why are we so obsessed with how skinny women are getting?
Celeste Lennon | January 8, 2026
As extreme thinness trends return, Emma Lennon explores what our obsession with shrinking bodies means for wellness and culture.
Relationships
Chalant dating: What is it and how can you be more chalant?
Guest Writer | November 6, 2025
Hinge’s Lead Relationship Scientist Logan Ury shares an insight into what 'chalant dating' is and how you can be more chalant.
Travel
I travelled to Thailand for a wellness retreat. Here’s how it went
Danielle Phyland | May 6, 2024
Here’s how a wellness retreat in Thailand helped writer Danielle Phyland to find the perfect balance of fitness and relaxation.
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Fashion
Dopamine dressing: what is it and how can it make you feel happier?
Ava Roman | August 7, 2023
If dressing for pleasure and happiness sounds exciting, read on to learn more about dopamine dressing and how to curate a happier wardrobe.
Life
5 of Australia’s exceptional female authors to empower your reading list
Caroline Zielinski | August 4, 2023
For exceptional books that speak to our times and what it means to be a woman, be sure to add these Australian authors to your reading list.
Wellbeing
What is self-compassion, and can it make you happier?
Celeste Lennon | August 2, 2023
Self-compassion means giving acceptance, kindness, and support to ourselves, even when we like ourselves the least.
Life
How to improve your internal lie detector
Guest Writer | July 31, 2023
Here's how you can recognise the flaws that allow you to be deceived and some strategies to keep your internal lie detector in top shape.
Wellbeing
Low energy? How women can avoid the afternoon slump and stop feeling tired
Sharon Green | July 28, 2023
Many women are prone to experiencing an afternoon slump. Find out why it happens and what you can do to combat feeling tired.
Career
5 ways to use ChatGPT to advance your career
Guest Writer | July 27, 2023
The latest AI tool on the block, ChatGPT, can significantly contribute to your professional growth for current and future work roles.
Money
4 tips for choosing the right mortgage for your financial future
Staff Writer | July 26, 2023
It is still possible to secure a mortgage that fits your financial situation with strategic decision-making and careful planning.
Life
Beyond careers and kids: Redefining normative measures of success
Carla Horvath | July 26, 2023
Whether it’s establishing a career or raising a family, we’re told these are measures of success. But what if you don’t want either of those things?
Travel
How to manage the friendship wage gap when you’re on holiday
Mia Barnes | July 24, 2023
It’s important to set boundaries when it comes to spending while on holiday with friends, especially if your financial situations differ.
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