Self-Care

Reflections on Self-Care & the Elusive Concept of ‘Balance’

The theme this week has been one of balance for both body mind and soul. I’ve been reflecting on this because after my first book launch (which was amazing!) last weekend I lost a sense of balance this week, with some personal and health challenges. The concept of balance has always been elusive to me,…

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FAITH | Part IV – The Core Value Series

  Yes it’s true, life can be messy. Sometimes beautiful and magical, other times intense and even downright terrible. But faith is one quality that if understood and embraced, can bring you a whole lot of peace and a whole lot of joy no matter what the season. It’s the ultimate path to surrender. So what…

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The 3 Qualities Every New Parent Needs to Cultivate

It’s been just over 8 months since I became a new mama. Over this time I’ve been randomly reflecting on the qualities that it takes to be a good parent. It’s such a big time of change and it definitely causes you to stop and evaluate how you show up in the world and cope…

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AUTHENTICITY | Part II – The Core Value Series

  You might have read or heard about the importance of being more authentic. But what does ‘being authentic’ really mean in day-to-day life? In this piece I’m exploring authenticity, with some simple steps you can take in order to dig deep and connect with your most natural state. It’s all about living bolder and with…

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3 Ways I’ve Upped the ‘Magic Factor’ in My Life…

  What is the Magic Factor? It’s the fire in your belly. It’s the drum beat of your heart, calling you to dance the dance of life. It’s the passion you feel when you’re doing something you love to do. It’s those moments of pure connection and joy that take your breath away. The magic factor is close enough to…

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Self-Care for Women – 4 Tips for Nurturing the Feminine (VIDEO)

This is a post for the women out there… but also for the men who want to understand the ladies in their lives a little more – whether that’s a significant other, a daughter, sister, friend or mother. It’s a clip I made for you way back in January… I’ve recently been reflecting on the…

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Yummy Hot Chocolate-Chai Recipe

  This is one of my favourite, warming drinks to enjoy when the seasons change and it starts to get chilly! Chai comes from the ancient Indian system of medicine known as Ayurveda (which translates to ‘science of life’) and is a remedy for stagnation and cold-related illnesses which may manifest in the body as…

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Your Beautiful, Empowering Pregnancy – What Every Woman Needs to Know

  This weekend I was incredibly blessed to attend a “Birthing From Within” 3 day retreat in the Adelaide Hills. This retreat was all I had hoped for and more, with lots of practical tips to help mums and dads-to-be have the most loving, connected, empowering birth experience possible. The course was run by the…

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The Power of a ‘Sacred Day’

I’ve discovered a new and wonderful thing. Do you want to know what it is? It’s called Sunday. Yes! Sunday! Simple, uncomplicated, beautiful, refreshing, healing, cleansing Sunday. Ahhh. Maybe it’s the changing seasons and the turn of summer to autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, or maybe I’ve been making self-care more of a priority than…

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How To Reduce Stress in 11 Steps

I’m known to be a stress-head. It’s something I’ve felt embarrassed about from time to time – but you know what? I am who I am, and that’s ok! I’m still growing. I’ve managed to come to peace with stress over the years and discovered that stress isn’t all bad. A little bit of stress can help…

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