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Kit Willow A winning formula
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Kit Willow A winning formula

Two years after being fired from her own label, Kit Willow started again from the ground up. Second time around, though, she is reshaping a broken industry and forging a fresh outlook in which makers, market and Mother Earth all benefit.

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WellBeing #196
Accentism
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Accentism

Accentism, discriminating against someone because of their accent, is still prevalent in societies around the world. We explore accent bias in an increasingly diverse world, the politics and cultural significance of accents and what your accent says about you.

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WellBeing #196
Effects Of Coffee On Your Body And What It Is Doing To The Planet
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Effects Of Coffee On Your Body And What It Is Doing To The Planet

Coffee is a massively popular drink, second only to water. In this article we take a deeper look at coffee, the many ways you can have it, the effects it has on your body and what it is doing to the planet.

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Issue 194
10 Steps To A Tidy Home
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10 Steps To A Tidy Home

Whether you’re a Marie Kondo wannabe or a chronic mess maker, cultivating daily habits is the key to a healthier home and happier you. We share our 10 steps to a tidy home.

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Issue 194
Letting Go Of Resentment
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Letting Go Of Resentment

Resentment can be a bitter feeling, steeping you in darkness, tension and pain. But there is a soothing elixir that can help — forgiveness. For those struggling through resentment, here is a psychology-backed guide to letting go of hard feelings.

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Issue 194
Yoga For Stronger Immunity
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Yoga For Stronger Immunity

In a time of collective ill health, you might be wondering what you can do to improve your immune system. Incorporating yoga into your routine can significantly bolster your body’s ability to combat sickness.

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Issue 194
Pregnancy Myths: Busted Or Trusted?
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Pregnancy Myths: Busted Or Trusted?

From “eating for two” to full-moon births, expectant parents are often bombarded with myths around pregnancy. We sort the sound advice from the sea of old wives’ tales.

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Issue 194
Nails of steel
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Nails of steel

Brittle, ridged, yellow, gnawed or frail nails may be a sign of deeper health issues. Help is at hand for naturally nice nails without the nasty chemicals.

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Issue 194
Living lagom
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Living lagom

In the age where sustainability is on the rise, consumerism is constantly being questioned and many of us are experiencing social media fatigue, you may fi nd yourself searching for a new approach to life. Let us introduce you to your new philosophy: lagom.

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Issue 194
Running wild in the far west
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Running wild in the far west

Home to rolling rust-red dunes and an opalescent ocean teeming with colourful underwater characters, Shark Bay is every nature lover’s paradise.

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Issue 194
Aminata Conteh-Biger - Power for good
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Aminata Conteh-Biger - Power for good

When Aminata Conteh-Biger speaks, people listen. It has taken some time and much soul-searching to fi nd her voice, but now the Sierra Leone refugee, war survivor, storyteller and advocate is telling her story

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Issue 194
Alleviating allergies
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Alleviating allergies

Are allergies making you miserable? Soothe your sniffles, itches and tears with natural approaches that encompass lifestyle change, diet, herbs and your mind.

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Issue 194
Tracey Holmes: The Ocean Is Home
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Tracey Holmes: The Ocean Is Home

We speak to Tracey Holmes, an ocean-lover, mother of four, ABC senior journalist and podcast host of The Ticket.

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Issue 192
Hailing From The Hypersensitive Crowd
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Hailing From The Hypersensitive Crowd

A small but growing body of neuro-scientific research confirms the existence of “empaths” and “highly sensitive people”. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them.

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Issue 192
Age-Appropriate Tips To Get The Conversation Started And Keep It Going
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Age-Appropriate Tips To Get The Conversation Started And Keep It Going

There are some conversations with kids that are difficult at any age. From the young child who walks in on mummy and daddy having an early morning “wrestle” in bed, to the pre-teen who can’t understand why no matter how hard they try they can never get a first-place ribbon in the sport they love. Discover different ways to engage kids to have hard conversations, how to encourage open dialogue and offer age-appropriate tips to get the conversation started and keep it going.

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Issue 192
Connecting With Compassion
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Connecting With Compassion

A compassionate life is one that requires both softness and strength. By cultivating compassion towards yourself and others, you can embrace life’s trials and tribulations with a strong back and soft front.

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Issue 192
The Power Of Podcasts
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The Power Of Podcasts

The monumental rise of podcasts in recent years is something to behold, but where exactly does the power of podcasts lie?

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Issue 192
Paddling the Katherine
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Paddling the Katherine

We spend three days paddling the Katherine River to fall in love with its thrilling rapids, sheer-rock gorges and palm-fringed thermal pools.

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Issue 192
To be, not to do
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To be, not to do

The art of being is learning to let go of the external and embrace the internal. Discover how to cultivate a deeper relationship with self.

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Issue 192
Fabulous feet
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Fabulous feet

From dress codes to the barefoot revolution, we take a look at the ins and outs of feet and footwear to find out what’s good for the sole.

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Issue 192
Tea for vitality
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Tea for vitality

Sipping a steaming tea is a refined and relaxing ritual. A cuppa can charge you for the day, sustain you through the afternoon, soothe you to sleep or nurse you back to health. Discover your cup of tea by dipping into these terrific brews.

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Issue 192
Discovering the way
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Discovering the way

The Tao Te Ching is attributed to the legendary author Lao Tzu. In tracking down this mythical figure we learn a lot about the book he supposedly wrote and the lessons it contains for living today.

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Issue 192
Yoga For Loneliness
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Yoga For Loneliness

We’ve just farewelled the year that broke and woke us. Feeling a loneliness hangover from 2020? Us too. Need an antidote? Learn yoga’s perspective on loneliness and solitude and a juicy yoga sequence.

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Issue190
Healthy Summer Entertaining
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Healthy Summer Entertaining

Discover some simple tips for healthy holiday entertaining which will leave you satisfi ed but not overstuff ed like your Christmas turkey.

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Issue190
Special Report - Weight Loss That Lasts
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Special Report - Weight Loss That Lasts

Weight gain is both unhealthy and uncomfortable. The temptation is to go on “crash diets” or try wonder foods that promise to strip away the kilos. What the research tells us, though, is that these quick fi xes lead to more weight gain in the long run. Here we discover some sustainable weight loss strategies that will help you lose weight for life.

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Issue190
Better Skin Each Birthday
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Better Skin Each Birthday

With a plethora of anti-ageing beauty products available, it’s hard to know what’s the most helpful and the least harmful. The good news is that by taking consistent care of your skin with healthy habits, nourishing foods and a few smart tricks, you can create a smooth, firm and fresh skin complexion.

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Issue190
Sustainable seafood
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Sustainable seafood

Global seafood consumption has quadrupled over the past 50 years and interest in environmentally conscious fish choices has grown. But which types of seafood are sustainable and how can you be certain? We take a look.

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Issue190
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Your magic microbiome

Your microbiome impacts your heart health, your mental health, your weight, your immunity and your athletic performance. That same microbiome is also unique to you and has been dubbed the “second genome”. The big questions are, what exactly is that microbiome and how can you make it work for you?

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Issue190
Mindful mornings
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Mindful mornings

You don’t have to be a morning person to create a mindful morning routine. By working with your body clock and creating rituals that work for you, not against you, even the latest risers can set the right tone for the day.

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The rise of the “sober curious” generation
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The rise of the “sober curious” generation

In a society that has long treated alcohol as a dichotomy — either you’re a vodkaswinging party animal or a teetotal, clean-living yogi — a new wave of people are searching for the middle ground. How are they navigating a culture still set on making socialising synonymous with drinking?

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