Thoughts & Truths
Articles that seek to uncloud our hearts and minds. How? By gathering experiences and expertise about issues that impact women across a range of subjects.
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Let's stop apologising for our faces: The 1,000 women global project.
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.
The lost art of being present. And how to regain it.
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.
How to drink water… Hydration hacks that won’t have you peeing all day
We know we should drink more water, yet for many it’s a struggle. Some forget, others choose not to - to avoid multiple trips to the bathroom. Fitness coach and personal trainer Jeanine Thompson unlocks the secret to drinking water.
The gateway to clarity. Cultivating self-awareness.
Clarity is a theme that frequently surfaces the work of emotional intelligence lecturer and author Nathalie Kenely. She talks about how clarity rarely arrives as a sudden breakthrough, but instead emerges gradually when we create the space to pause, reflect, and truly listen.
Why can’t I focus anymore? Here’s what’s overloading your mind
Why can’t we hold a thought anymore? Clinical psychologist Emma Micallef‑Konewko breaks down the hidden pressures draining women’s attention — and how to reclaim clarity without blaming ourselves.
Running strong. The sisterhood that keeps going.
It was 1988 when a group of seven women decided to do something that many of us take for granted today - run on the road. More than three decades later, the club they started is still going strong. We spoke with some of its members, who shared what inspired them to join the Ladies Running Club and what being part of it means to them.
The truth about women’s sexual desire
Many women quietly worry when their libido fades or fluctuates. When desire doesn’t appear easily or consistently, it’s easy to assume something must be wrong. But female sexual desire was never meant to be constant or automatic. Research shows that desire is responsive — shaped by context, emotion, stress, and presence — and understanding this can be deeply liberating.
Stronger, brighter, you: 12 rituals to spark your wellness journey
Why not give yourself the greatest gift you can offer… time for you. Personal trainer Jeanine Thompson shares 12 rituals to help you reclaim your glow, nourish your mind and body, and feel like yourself again — stronger, brighter, and more alive.
Joy in the noticing. How emotional intelligence can help you see happiness.
Emotional Intelligence lecturer and author Natalie Kenely talks about how emotional intelligence can be a tool that helps us see the joy hidden in our lives.
Cervical screening. When should a girl start seeing a gynaecologist?
When should a woman start smear tests? Is it about age or lifestyle? Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Olivia Anne Cassar shares her views.