Envy can leave us feeling guilty, ashamed and confused, particularly when it involves people we love. But by understanding what lies beneath it, we can begin to see this uncomfortable emotion in a different light.

We are Lara Calleja and Giulia Dalmonte. One of us was born with a rare neuromuscular condition. The other became disabled at 23, after a stroke. Between us: a European literature prize, decades of activism, and a shared frustration with how little the world expects women like us to want, say or decide.

Stay-at-home parents often want flexible income opportunities that fit real life, not a schedule built for someone else. Starting a service-based small business can feel appealing and intimidating at the same time, especially with childcare considerations that change week to week. Our guest author Lily Tamrick, the creator of Parent Hubspot, notes that with the right expectations, a home-based service can support family life and still feel meaningful.

 How do you know whether you need a new career, a new job, or simply a break? Career expert Ann Julene Hili explains how to distinguish burnout from a deeper career mismatch — and why changing direction doesn’t necessarily mean starting from scratch.

We all know the feeling: something doesn’t quite sit right, or suddenly feels absolutely right. But can we trust our gut? Emotional Intelligence lecturer and author Natalie Kenely explores the difference between intuition, fear and experience — and why sometimes the wisest thing we can do is pause and listen.

We’re constantly told to do more, be more and somehow have it all together. But what happens when society’s expectations start shaping how we see ourselves? Perhaps being enough was never about doing it all — but about feeling free to decide what enough means for us.

How do we protect that sense of worth in our children - and what happens when it has already been eroded? Jeanine Balzan Engerer, a lecturer and counsellor who has worked with children, adolescents and families for more than 20 years, helps us understand the foundations of self-worth.

Australian photographer Cait Miers tells us about her global project, Laugh Lines - in which she invites 1,000 women to step in front of the camera makeup-free, challenging impossible beauty ideals and celebrating the faces they already have.

In a world of endless distractions and relentless mental load, clinical psychologist and sexologist Nicholas Briffa explains why being truly present is one of the most powerful ways to support our mental wellbeing, deepen our relationships and reconnect with ourselves.

Rodianne Abela discovered an unexpected calling during a restorative trip to Bali. Inspired by the transformative power of slowing down and receiving care, she returned to Malta determined to create Presence — a bodywork studio that invites people, especially women, to reconnect with themselves through mindful touch, movement and the senses.