Therapist Josh Dickson believes the ocean can help people access deeper emotional work. His retreats blend surfing, group therapy and EMDR to harness the science of “flow states” — the immersive mental zone where self-consciousness fades and healing conversations can begin. Josh Dickson noticed it accidentally. A keen boarder himself, he spotted that people came […]
Summer is ‘supposed’ to make us feel happier. But for some of us, longer days, heatwaves, social pressure and disrupted sleep can trigger anxiety, irritability and low mood. Experts say summer-pattern Seasonal Affective Disorder is more common than many realise — and often misunderstood. While Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is most often associated with winter, […]
Many people labelled “sex addicts” are actually dealing with stress, shame, or compulsive patterns — not sex addiction. Here’s how to tell when sexual behaviour becomes a problem and what to do about it. For many people, sex is one of the most confusing parts of life. Society tells men in particular to be sexual, […]
Author Joanna Briscoe shares her experience of being charmed and reeled in by narcissists, how to spot them in your life, and how she drew on her experiences and research to write her new novel, The Seduction.
The clocks going forward could cost you more than just one hour of sleep, as sleep anxiety and racing thoughts can make it feel even worse. Psychotherapist Laura Payne shares expert tips and nighttime routines to help you rest better despite the change. With most of us relying on digital devices to tell us the […]
A spark can ignite a relationship, and shared interests can sustain it — but neither alone defines true compatibility. Scenario one: you meet someone and feel that spark. The attraction is immediate, the chemistry undeniable. Scenario two: you meet someone and discover you have a great deal in common — shared values, interests, and mutual […]
An adult ADHD diagnosis can transform how someone understands their past, present and future, replacing blame with clarity and opening the door to self-acceptance. I’ve been debating for months — no, years — should I get an ADHD diagnosis? Is it worth it? What will I gain? I have so many of the traits, but […]
ADHD and texting don’t mix well. Missed replies and the dread of those blue ticks can trigger a spiral, especially when rejection sensitivity kicks in. Here’s why communication feels so overwhelming with ADHD — and how to manage it without the guilt. Those two little blue ticks. You see them and instantly ask yourself: “They’ve […]
Subtle gaslighting, ‘jokes’ that hurt, constantly walking on eggshells: Relationship red flags often appear quietly — until your confidence is gone for good An old boyfriend of mine had one red flag phrase he repeated constantly: ‘I’m only kidding — it was just a joke! Don’t you have a sense of humour?’ He usually said […]
Editor-in-Chief Sally Saunders sat down with former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, to talk about the power of hope, her time in office, and more. When the Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern sits down to talk about the film that charts her time as Prime Minister of New Zealand, her first words are […]
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