By Katie Bateman For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a tough cookie. Growing up in rural New Zealand, that’s how we rolled. If something was hard or uncomfortable, you sucked it up and got the job done. It wasn’t until recently that I realised how deeply I’d internalised that mindset—and how it […]
Healing & Recovery
The Hidden Trauma You’ve Inherited: How Generational Wounds May Be Holding You Back
By Kanika Vasudeva Have you ever felt like you’re carrying emotional weight that doesn’t fully belong to you? No matter how much inner work you do, the same struggles—whether in relationships, money, or self-worth—keep showing up in your life? The truth is, the pain you feel may not have started with you. Generational trauma, also […]
Facing Loneliness: Overcoming the Silent Companion of Chronic Illness
By Beth Rush After spending days in bed, thanks to a recent flare-up, I suddenly realized how long it had been since I truly connected with someone. While this might not seem too serious at first glance, studies show that loneliness can cause both mental and physical health complications. It creeps up unexpectedly for […]
How Meditation and Mindfulness Helped Me Love Myself After a Break-Up
By Jillian Webster Breakups are hard. They can affect your mental and physical health. Even cordial breakups leave you feeling lost and empty. My last relationship ended in what others describe as an amiable way. We both hadn’t been happy for some time, so we sat down and discussed our feelings. My partner decided to […]
4 Tips to Help You Climb Out of a Mental Rut
By Orion Talmay Anyone can find themselves in a mental rut. 21st-century living is demanding. Trying to balance a healthy work/social lifestyle, the pressure of keeping up relationships, and the constant buzz of notifications from all angles can take its toll on a person. It’s not uncommon to feel trapped in your own life with […]