IT TOOK A literal disaster for me to realize that I needed help beyond therapy. Friday, September 2024, Hurricane Helene swept through my hometown of Asheville. The power went out first. Then the internet, and the water soon after. A buddy texted me about...
THE GREATEST THREAT to our generation right now is loneliness. So much of our world pushes us toward isolation – dating apps replacing human connection, algorithms keeping us on our phones, and yet we keep ducking and weaving our CEO’s request to return to work....
IF YOU TAKE a GLP-1 agonist like Ozempic or Zepbound, you can see changes to your waistline and your blood sugar within weeks. What might be less obvious is how the drug is affecting your brain. Research suggests these popular weight-loss medications can influence...
I TURNED 41 a few weeks ago. Growing older was never something I was afraid of. I used to say, “we’re lucky if we get the chance to.” But if I’m being honest, there is a part of me that is starting to feel unsettled about ageing. And that’s the part that is afraid of...
“I’M NEVER GOING to let my kid sit at a table like that with a phone in their hand.” – Every man who hasn’t had kids yet. You might remember your younger siblings or cousins losing it when they didn’t get a turn on the video game, or whatever was on their plate at...
As science uncovers more about the true driving forces behind our appetites and urges, a new theory has emerged: what if ‘willpower’ doesn’t actually exist at all?
It's important not to ignore these signs.
An unexpected lesson in masculinity – through gardening
The key to managing your mental health in rocky times could be to look at what you have influence over and what you don’t
Look carefully, because not all of them are obvious
If you ignore the signs of stress and anxiety, you can find yourself lost in a psychological wilderness. But with the right navigational tools in your mental backpack, you can find your way back to safety
Striving for perpetual happiness is a fool’s errand and an unachievable goal, as a positive psychologist discovered for himself
Australia's first male Olympic breaker will have a lot on his plate when his sport debuts at the Paris Olympics. This is how he'll deal with it
In order to live life to the fullest, you need to be prepared to expose yourself to potential pain and discomfort, while equipping yourself with the tools to handle that hardship. No, it’s not easy. Yes, it’s worth it
Discover how cutting yourself some slack and forgiving yourself for mistakes can help you realise the full extent of your potential
With Dry July upon us, it's a good time to evaluate your alcohol consumption. Pulling the handbrake on boozing can be tough, but drink-tracking apps can make mindful drinking doable
The superstar midfielder discusses how he deals with setbacks and how far the AFL has come in supporting its players' mental health needs
