

Women Running - Big Deal.
Did you know the first female to run the Olympic marathon was in 1984? I only learned this recently and as surprised as I was, subtle...


Temper Tantrums: How 2-year-olds Practice ACT
Have you ever seen a toddler throw a tantrum? I have. Just last night in fact. And again this morning. Our home is entering "the terrific...


PERINATAL DEPRESSION & ANXIETY AWARENESS WEEK: 12-18 November, 2017
Perinatal anxiety and depression is a serious and common illness that affects as many as 1 in 5 expecting or new mums and 1 in 10...


Evidence-Based Treatments - What Are They?
Imagine this scenario: You think it might help to get some counselling and so you ask your GP, who writes a referral for you, you leave...


The first 3km
Today was finally my first run to kick it off Run2Grow "officially". It was a simple 3km distance after deciding the 5km Park Run would...


Is Social Media Intruding On Your Social Life?
With over 1.6 billion users on FB alone, and the average person checking social networking sites more than 50 times each day, it seems...


ACT skills for peak performance – of our Paralympians, and my own!
As the Performance Psychologist for the Australian Paralympic Swim Team, helping athletes, coaches, and the team meant managing my own peak


Beyond the Asana: How Yoga Brought New Life
This post was originally written for and posted on the Shri Yoga website in June 2016 (I've updated the accompanying photo to mark the...


Give a Dad a Hand - TIPS for reducing the impact of life-work stress (International Men's Health
Managing home and social life versus professional work and training (athletes) is a topic that seems to never fade. In recognition of...