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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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Our picks
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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Wellbeing
How to find enjoyment in life when every day feels hard
Tracey Cheung | October 3, 2022
Try these small, actionable steps to make the days feel a little easier and more enjoyable – even when the going gets tough.
Food
Danielle Phyland | September 30, 2022
With the winning combination of chocolate and peppermint, this fudge is smooth and decadent, and will satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.
Books
Marisa G Franco explores friendship and attachment theory in her book Platonic
Celeste Lennon | September 28, 2022
Your attachment style plays a huge role in determining how you make and keep friends, which Marisa G Franco explores in her new book.
Work
Things to consider when asking for a pay rise amid soaring inflation
Guest Writer | September 26, 2022
As we navigate soaring inflation and a cost of living crisis, there are some things to keep in mind ahead of negotiating a salary increase.
Career
Banter Group CEO shares recipe for content strategy success
Staff Writer | September 24, 2022
Your online presence is an essential part of your business, and you need to cultivate impactful content to connect with your audience.
Money
5 smart money tactics in a time of rising interest rates and inflation
Guest Writer | September 23, 2022
There are some smart things you can be doing now, both to protect your finances as well as to give them a nudge forward.
Life
Why are so many women losing their ambition?
Celeste Lennon | September 21, 2022
With long-term impacts of the pandemic emerging, what has triggered an age of anti-ambition as women seek fulfilment beyond work?
Career
8 ways to supercharge your career
Guest Writer | September 19, 2022
If you want to supercharge your career and become the leader of your career, here are eight tips to get you started.
Career
This co-worker is killing your productivity the most
The Ladders | September 16, 2022
Nothing dampens inspiration and kills productivity quite like this particular co-worker.
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