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Dismissed – what can happen when hormonal changes aren’t considered.
We speak with Mel Knuckey about the experience that upended everything and how it could have been prevented
5 Min
Death, Sausage Rolls and Avoidance
Why are we so uncomfortable with grief?
5 Min
5 things you may not know about anxiety and depression
Test your knowledge with our quick quiz
5 Min
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Dismissed – what can happen when hormonal changes aren’t considered.
We speak with Mel Knuckey about the experience that upended everything and how it could have been prevented
5 Min
Death, Sausage Rolls and Avoidance
Why are we so uncomfortable with grief?
5 Min
5 things you may not know about anxiety and depression
Test your knowledge with our quick quiz
5 Min
Supportive grounding

This practise enables you to centre your mind and body, reconnecting to a sense of grounded, balanced awareness. During the practise you are guided to anchor into the nourishing and soothing qualities of the breath. You are also guided to welcome and release tension and sensations in the legs and feet.

Basic grounding

This short, simple mindfulness workout will enable you to centre your mind and body and connect with the present moment.

Mindful breathing

Mindful breathing is a simple method for re-connecting with the present moment. This practise only takes a few minutes and can be used at any time, particularly if you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

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Supportive grounding

This practise enables you to centre your mind and body, reconnecting to a sense of grounded, balanced awareness. During the practise you are guided to anchor into the nourishing and soothing qualities of the breath. You are also guided to welcome and release tension and sensations in the legs and feet.

Basic grounding

This short, simple mindfulness workout will enable you to centre your mind and body and connect with the present moment.

Mindful breathing

Mindful breathing is a simple method for re-connecting with the present moment. This practise only takes a few minutes and can be used at any time, particularly if you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

Hormone Harmony

Essential nutrition to support women’s wellbeing

What
Really
Worked
For
Me

Real life insights from the road to recovey

Re-Wild Your Mind

How your brain changes when you plug in to the power of nature

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Hormone Harmony

Essential nutrition to support women’s wellbeing

What
Really
Worked
For
Me

Real life insights from the road to recovey

Re-Wild Your Mind

How your brain changes when you plug in to the power of nature

S1 E5 with plane crash survivor Guy “Digger” Boland

Listen to Guy Boland's story of remarkable resilience and discover what has helped most in his recovery.

S3 E1 Plain language can prevent suicide

Dean Bayliss, a proud Gomeroi man and CEO of Healing Works Australia, talks about suicide prevention among First Nation's People.

S2 E7 A life of purpose: ex-cop finds meaning after PTSD

We speak with former police officer James Maskey, who works at Fortem Australia, a not-for-profit wellbeing support organisation for first responders and their families.

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S1 E5 with plane crash survivor Guy “Digger” Boland

Listen to Guy Boland's story of remarkable resilience and discover what has helped most in his recovery.

S3 E1 Plain language can prevent suicide

Dean Bayliss, a proud Gomeroi man and CEO of Healing Works Australia, talks about suicide prevention among First Nation's People.

S2 E7 A life of purpose: ex-cop finds meaning after PTSD

We speak with former police officer James Maskey, who works at Fortem Australia, a not-for-profit wellbeing support organisation for first responders and their families.

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Archie Roach

The grief never leaves you, but you learn to carry it.

Mitch Tambo

We’ve grown up in a culture where you’re told to suck it up, be tough, and keep moving. But true power comes when you are vulnerable enough to open your mouth and tell someone, ‘Hey, my head is a noisy place right now, and I need a hand.’

Stan Grant

For Indigenous Australians, the ‘stigma’ is often tied to a lack of trust in systems. Therapy isn’t just about the individual; it’s about healing the history we carry in our bodies.

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Archie Roach

The grief never leaves you, but you learn to carry it.

Mitch Tambo

We’ve grown up in a culture where you’re told to suck it up, be tough, and keep moving. But true power comes when you are vulnerable enough to open your mouth and tell someone, ‘Hey, my head is a noisy place right now, and I need a hand.’

Stan Grant

For Indigenous Australians, the ‘stigma’ is often tied to a lack of trust in systems. Therapy isn’t just about the individual; it’s about healing the history we carry in our bodies.

Eat Yourself Healthy
Megan Rossi

Dr Megan Rossi explains how to feed your gut for a happier, healthier you using simple, delicious and gut-boosting recipes with packed over 50 delicious, easy-to-make meal ideas

Walking Each Other Home
Mirabai Bush & Ram Dass

An intimate dialogue between two friends and luminaries on love, death, and the spiritual path, with guidance for the end-of-life journey.

In Love with the World
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

This book explores how facing mortality can deepen gratitude, reduce fear, and inspire a more present, meaningful, and compassionate way of living.

books
Eat Yourself Healthy
Megan Rossi

Dr Megan Rossi explains how to feed your gut for a happier, healthier you using simple, delicious and gut-boosting recipes with packed over 50 delicious, easy-to-make meal ideas

Walking Each Other Home
Mirabai Bush & Ram Dass

An intimate dialogue between two friends and luminaries on love, death, and the spiritual path, with guidance for the end-of-life journey.

In Love with the World
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

This book explores how facing mortality can deepen gratitude, reduce fear, and inspire a more present, meaningful, and compassionate way of living.

How do your hormones work?

Learn how hormones act as chemical messengers, influencing processes throughout your body including growth, metabolism, mood, reproduction, and your response to stress.

Menopause Explained Clearly (Includes HRT & Perimenopause)

A look at menopause including its definition and physiology, as well as the common symptoms of menopause, the diagnosis and menopause treatment (including hormone replacement therapy).

How the food you eat affects your brain

Learn how the food you eat affects your brain, including how nutrients can support brain function, energy, mood, and cognitive health.

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How do your hormones work?

Learn how hormones act as chemical messengers, influencing processes throughout your body including growth, metabolism, mood, reproduction, and your response to stress.

Menopause Explained Clearly (Includes HRT & Perimenopause)

A look at menopause including its definition and physiology, as well as the common symptoms of menopause, the diagnosis and menopause treatment (including hormone replacement therapy).

How the food you eat affects your brain

Learn how the food you eat affects your brain, including how nutrients can support brain function, energy, mood, and cognitive health.

The effects of dietary improvement on symptoms of depression & anxiety

 Improving your diet can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, suggesting healthy eating may be an effective part of supporting mental wellbeing.

Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain: Rationale, Principles and Techniques, Evidence, and Critical Review

Staying active and avoiding prolonged rest helps reduce low back pain and improves recovery, supporting movement as a key part of effective pain management.

Pain Reprocessing Therapy vs Placebo and Usual Care for Patients With Chronic Back Pain: 5-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Exercise helps reduce low back pain and improve function, especially when done consistently, supporting movement as a key part of long term pain management.

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The effects of dietary improvement on symptoms of depression & anxiety

 Improving your diet can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, suggesting healthy eating may be an effective part of supporting mental wellbeing.

Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain: Rationale, Principles and Techniques, Evidence, and Critical Review

Staying active and avoiding prolonged rest helps reduce low back pain and improves recovery, supporting movement as a key part of effective pain management.

Pain Reprocessing Therapy vs Placebo and Usual Care for Patients With Chronic Back Pain: 5-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Exercise helps reduce low back pain and improve function, especially when done consistently, supporting movement as a key part of long term pain management.

Colouring in: afternoon cup of tea
Suitable for teen & adult

Take a mindful pause as you drink your tea slowly and reverently.

Gratitude list
Suitable for primary age & teen

Write a list of 5 things you are grateful for, and then add some colour.

Colouring in: robot
Suitable for preschool & primary age

Add some colour to Rodney the Robot and remember, showing emotion doesn’t make you weak, it makes you less of a robot and more human.

activities
Colouring in: afternoon cup of tea
Suitable for teen & adult

Take a mindful pause as you drink your tea slowly and reverently.

Gratitude list
Suitable for primary age & teen

Write a list of 5 things you are grateful for, and then add some colour.

Colouring in: robot
Suitable for preschool & primary age

Add some colour to Rodney the Robot and remember, showing emotion doesn’t make you weak, it makes you less of a robot and more human.

Mood Food Nutrition

Nutrition support focused on the connection between food and mental wellbeing, helping people use evidence-based dietary strategies to support mood, energy, and overall health. 6 & 12-week programs available

Dietitians Australia

Evidence-based nutrition information, professional standards, and resources, while helping Australians find qualified Accredited Practising Dietitians for personalised nutrition and health support.

Health Direct

Provides free, trusted health information, a 24/7 nurse helpline, symptom checking, and a service finder to help Australians understand their health and find appropriate care.

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Mood Food Nutrition

Nutrition support focused on the connection between food and mental wellbeing, helping people use evidence-based dietary strategies to support mood, energy, and overall health. 6 & 12-week programs available

Dietitians Australia

Evidence-based nutrition information, professional standards, and resources, while helping Australians find qualified Accredited Practising Dietitians for personalised nutrition and health support.

Health Direct

Provides free, trusted health information, a 24/7 nurse helpline, symptom checking, and a service finder to help Australians understand their health and find appropriate care.