Health & Wellbeing
Mental - Physical - Spiritual
Mind, body, and spirit in a changing world.
From burnout to belonging, this section explores how modern life shapes mental, physical, and spiritual health. Discover evidence-based insights and critical reflections on therapy, nutrition, neurodiversity, and mindfulness — all aimed at helping us live with greater awareness, compassion, and balance.
EMDR vs IFS: Model, Method, and Evidence
What is the difference between EMDR and IFS? A clear, research-informed look at their models, methods, evidence, and clinical use.
The Neuroscience of Habits: Why "The Spacing Effect" Trumps Willpower
Stop relying on willpower. Learn the neuroscience of habit formation, including Hebb’s Law and the Spacing Effect, to rewire your brain for permanent change.
The Gut-Brain Axis: How the Vagus Nerve Controls Your Mental Wellbeing
Explore the science of the Gut-Brain Axis. Learn how the Vagus Nerve influences your mental health, serotonin production, and how to improve your "Vagal Tone" for lasting stress resilience.
How to Fix Your Circadian Rhythm: The Science of Morning Sunlight
Fix your sleep by mastering your morning. Learn how the ventral photic pathway and morning sunlight exposure regulate cortisol and melatonin for a perfect circadian rhythm.
The Science of Forest Bathing: How Phytoncides Rewire Your Immune System
Discover the empirical science of forest bathing. Learn how phytoncides—natural tree compounds—boost NK cell activity, lower cortisol, and scientifically reduce stress in just 20 minutes.
The Nostalgia of the TV Babysitter and the Abuses of the Portable Parent: The Phone
A critical look at how parenting shifted from TV babysitters to smartphones, and what portable, algorithm-driven media is doing to childhood development.
Choosing a Home Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Explore how Maslow’s hierarchy of needs can guide choosing a home that supports safety, belonging, confidence, and personal growth—not just practicality.
The December Paradox: Why We Feel Both Happier and More Overwhelmed
A psychology focused exploration of why December heightens both joy and stress, revealing how rituals, emotions, and cognitive load shape the December paradox.
Psychology of Christmas Nostalgia: Why December Feels Like Memory
Explore why Christmas nostalgia feels so vivid. A psychology-driven look at memory, emotion, and cultural rituals shaping December’s uniquely sentimental pull.
Counselling as a Contact Sport: The Case for Regulation
Counselling is unregulated while psychology is protected. Drawing on MMA and applied psychology, this essay exposes why the UK’s regulatory system is dangerously backwards.
Burning Down the Forest: Red Riding Hood, Sexual Violence, and the Stories That Shape Us
A powerful reexamining of Red Riding Hood as a metaphor for sexual violence, victim-blaming and the need to shift responsibility toward prevention.
The Social Media Booths: One Parent’s Unexpected Solution to Raising Offline Kids in an Online World
How do you raise offline kids in an online world? Learn how one parent used physical 'Social Media Booths' to end 24/7 digital access and restore intentionality.
Why Australia’s New Neurodiversity Standards Matter for Everyone
Learn how Australia’s new 2025 neurodiversity standards will reshape psychological practice and why this shift matters for clinicians and clients worldwide.
Tetris and Trauma: How a Simple Game Became a Surprising Tool for Reducing Intrusive Memories
Discover how playing Tetris after trauma may reduce intrusive memories, based on emerging research into memory, cognition, and recovery.
Second Screening: Should We Be Concerned?
An in-depth look at the rise of second-screening and how it’s reshaping attention, media, and creator wellbeing. Explore the psychological, cognitive, and cultural costs of multitasked media—and why this growing trend should concern both audiences and creators.
Ditch Online Dating: Build Your Offline Domain
Build real connections without dating apps. This comprehensive guide explains how to create an offline social domain that highlights your strengths and leads to genuine attraction, backed by psychology.
What Parents Need to Know About Cognitive Development in Children
Discover what parents need to know about cognitive development in children, with examples and tips based on developmental learning theories.
What Developmental Learning Theories Parents Should Know About
Learn the key developmental learning theories every parent should know, with practical examples to support your child’s growth, confidence, and curiosity.
Hangxiety: Why the Morning After Feels So Much Worse Than a Hangover
Discover what causes “hangxiety” — the post-drinking anxiety that hits after a night out. Learn the science behind it and practical ways to calm your mind and body the morning after.
The Psychological Toll of Late-Stage Capitalism
Burnout, anxiety, and stress are rising. Explore the psychological toll of late-stage capitalism, the erosion of agency, and how to protect your mental well-being.