If you’re not in the arena getting your ass kicked, I’m not interested

Screen Shot 2017 04 18 at 5.01.52 PM If you’re not in the arena getting your ass kicked, I’m not interested

We all love Brene Brown, right? Her vulnerability polemic strikes deep, meaningful chords. I’ve met and chatted to her and learned that we both do the “three strikes and we act” thing. I also share her tips for getting real with yourself. I share also share a bunch of her insights from our chats in my … Read more

Good anxiety apps and sites you need to know about

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At the back of my new book first, we make the beast beautiful, I promised to share on my site a list of some top apps and sites for anxiety. This is that list.  It’s a simple list because I personally don’t rely on such tech things heavily. For some context it’s worth noting that very few studies have … Read more

We need to, collectively, stop the blame game

Screen Shot 2017 04 10 at 3.21.28 PM We need to, collectively, stop the blame game

This is a theme that’s been floating about the Zeitgeist. I’ve been speaking to a few people about it. I’ve been witnessing it in myself, and also witnessing it being directed at me (the two go together, the world being a self-reflecting beast ‘n’ all). My thinking is this. Life is getting bigger and faster … Read more

The lessons of a generation living out of a storage unit

Screen Shot 2017 03 31 at 9.30.49 AM The lessons of a generation living out of a storage unit

Lead singer Rai Thistlewayte from Australian band Thirsty Merc did one of those “at home with” interviews recently. “Owning stuff is a burden,” he told the journalist.  “That said, I learnt the hard way. So, now I like to keep it simple. You end up putting an apartment’s worth of stuff into a storage unit, … Read more

A surprising cheat sheet on how to treat vitiligo

Screen Shot 2017 03 31 at 9.45.18 AM A surprising cheat sheet on how to treat vitiligo

I was looking into treatments for vitiligo for a friend, and reached out to Irene at Nourished Life. This is what came back. I thought I’d share…as this is the kind of thing Irene does. She’s passionate about her work and she’s taken the time to work with an expert to give me a full breakdown. … Read more

Dearest Everyone, I have to back off a bit…

Screen Shot 2017 03 27 at 2.52.23 PM Dearest Everyone, I have to back off a bit...

Writing and releasing first, we make the beast beautiful has been the most enriching, real experiences of my life. Not one of. The most. I set out to have a better conversation about anxiety and to feel less lonely myself. The dialogue the book has created has delivered this in spades. It’s come from the media, readers who’ve … Read more

Five recipes that have helped my anxiety

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At the back of my new book, first, we make the beast beautiful, I promised to share on my site a few of my favourite meals and recipes that have helped my anxiety. This is that list. (Most of these recipes feature in I Quit Sugar: Simplicious.) As I explain in the beast, it’s best to eat … Read more

Treatments that have helped my anxiety and where to find them

Screen Shot 2017 03 13 at 12.52.09 PM Treatments that have helped my anxiety and where to find them

At the back of my new book, first, we make the beast beautiful, I promised to share on my site a list of treatments that have helped my anxiety and where to find them. This is that list. Please bear in mind these are my own personal techniques and chosen brands. I’ve not been endorsed in … Read more