Someone recently told me they hate crying in counselling sessions. I was kinda surprised by this. Yes- my clients have apologised for crying, and i’m quick to reassure them that it’s ok- but this time I stopped to think about how this ‘hate crying’ feeling might really impact someone while they’re trying to tell their… Continue Reading
How do you do your guru?
Many years ago I was faffing around in the dating universe, online and offline and everywhere. There were several relationships gone by the wayside, and I just couldn’t get the hang of ‘being out there’. Where were the expert tips I needed? Then I read ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’. It held many epiphanies…. Continue Reading
Sex resources for beginners to experts (ethical sex is so hot right now)
With so much sex information and advice out there, it can be a real anxiety-provoking hunt to find something that’s right for you. In particular if you: Are new to the journey of discovering yourself or others sexually Don’t fit into mainstream moulds or images of sexual identity Have survived sexual violence or a traumatic… Continue Reading
Marie Kondo ‘Tidying Up’: Review
Marie Kondo mental health; decluttering and feminism radio chats with Sharon Chisholm. Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’ on Netflix has folks across the globe rolling their clothes into tiny balls; women stepping back from taking the entire responsibility for a household; and masses of people decluttering like there’s no tomorrow. But the show has some popping… Continue Reading
Poem for Willow
This poem is a guest post. When it appeared on social media a couple of weeks ago, I was deeply moved and knew it was a special piece that would touch many. I asked this wonderful woman if I might share it, and she did not hesitate to say yes, which speaks volumes about her… Continue Reading
Women Doing Cool Shit on Netflix: 5 Television Shows to Binge Tonight
Netflix Women of Australia. Confession: I love television. I know it’s not cool to say it, but there it is. I even got rid of the TV aerial (before live streaming) not because I was hip and cool but because I couldn’t trust myself not to channel surf endlessly. I have always loved television, and… Continue Reading
