Mental Health
Some Advice for the Politically Homeless aka How I Got Out of My Echo Chamber
**This article is aimed at those who feel politically homeless right now and need some help with understanding what’s happening in the world. I have included many links to other blogs I have written and interesting pieces others have, as well as videos from people who have helped me exit my echo chamber. Click here […]
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Mental Health
Strangest of Times. Six Months Later
**Artwork credit, for the above, goes to the very talented Maddy Bennett. Check out her website for more information about her creations. Six months ago I was broken. Consumed with fear. Catastrophising hourly; allowing my thoughts to consume me and fall into the darkest crevices of my mind. Strangest of Times, my piece for pandemic […]
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Mental Health
Ditching the Echo Chamber: Great People to Follow for the Politically Homeless
During this slow moving car crash, known as 2020, many things have become apparent. Especially the dangers of living in an echo chamber. As cosy as they can feel while we’re ensconced in their warm embrace, not being willing to have our world view challenged doesn’t do us any favours. We need to be wrong […]
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Unsugar Coated Motherhood
In Defence of Joe Rogan
After holding on to my podcast virginity until around 18 months ago, I decided to pop my cherry and jump on the pod-wagon. Free time is scarce in my house, so when I commit to a long conversation, the content has to be super interesting. Perhaps the best decision I made was to not step […]
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Mental Health
On Being Resilient: Making the Case for Resilience
Everything is upside down right now. Fear and lacking are absolutely everywhere – from the eyes of masked strangers in the street to the infinite scroll of social media. Encouraging outrage I see lots of, encouraging resilience? Sadly, not so much. But how to be resilient? Is it worth the pain or is it just […]
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