Mental Strength

Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.

Why saying ‘I’m fine’ when you’re not might be hurting you

I LIVED IN London for a couple of years back in 2009 and 2010. Typical Aussie rite of passage, except I chose to do it during the Global Financial Crisis – because why make things too easy? Sure, leaving an Australian summer for an English winter was tough, but it...

The subtle signs you have high-functioning anxiety

Anxiety and other mental health disorders in men are still largely stigmatised. Beyond first recognising and identifying the condition, there are vital steps men can take

Osher Günsberg on how to redirect distracting sexual energy

We all have urges, it’s what you do with them that counts

Olympic breaker Jeff Dunne breaks down how he mentally tackles his sport

ALL EYES WILL be on Jeff Dunne at the Paris Olympics. Most of those eyes will be attracted out of curiosity, as Paris 2024 will be the sport of breaking's – what a layman would describe as competitive breakdancing – Olympic debut. Dunne, and his fellow breakers –...

Osher Günsberg on why vulnerability and resilience are connected

SINCE 2013 I’VE been speaking publicly about mental health on my podcast, openly discussing my experience with addiction, psychosis and even suicidality. Then and now, either in my inbox or when I’m doing the groceries, people will come up to me and say: “It's just so...

Unlocking your greatness: the healing power of self-forgiveness

EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT it feels like to be stuck. It's that sense of being trapped in a loop, unable to break free from the patterns and habits that hold you back. It's the frustration of wanting to move forward but feeling like your wheels are spinning in place....

Tracking my alcohol intake for 150 days changed my drinking forever

AS A REGISTERED dietitian and performance coach, I've spent years perfecting the art of mindful eating, coaching high performers, and navigating the complexities of health behaviour. But the pandemic turned my drinking upside down, revealing cracks in my habits. Enter...

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Alphonso Davies Explains Why Life As A Pro-Footballer Isn’t Easy

Alphonso Davies is one of the brightest young stars in world football and has the world at his feet. But life isn’t always easy at the top.

The Key to Ben Simmons’ NBA Comeback? Gaining Confidence, Seeking Therapy and Protecting His Mental Health

NBA star Ben Simmons spent more than a year sidelined due to injuries. Now he’s more confident, taking care of his mental health and looking like the same all-star calibre player who once dominated the league.

Four Tips For Effective Meditation, According To One Of The World’s Best Mindfulness Teachers

About that irritation – even the rage – you can feel welling up inside of you. Is there a way to quell it, for good?

Zion Williamson And The Impact Body-Shaming Has On Athletes

Zion Williamson is one of the NBA’s brightest rising stars. But his latest comments reveal the impact that body shaming has on athletes and what it means for the rest of us.

Jonah Hill Shares How Therapy Changed His Life in New Movie

Jonah Hill is making a movie about his therapist. The new film, titled ‘Stutz’, takes you inside the tender therapy sessions that made Hill’s life “immeasurably better”.

New Dads Suffer From Perinatal Depression Too – We Just Don’t Hear About It

This week is perinatal mental health week. New data shows that the number of Australian’s battling perinatal depression and anxiety is on the rise and better support is necessary to improve parents’ wellbeing.

Movember Has Arrived: Here’s How You Can Grow To Help Save A Bro

Men are dying on average five years earlier than women for largely preventable reasons. Movember marks a global fundraiser to encourage men to open up about their mental and physical health, with men and women encouraged to get involved.

Footy Legend Mat Rogers On Losing His Famous Footballing Father, Steve Rogers

In his new book, A Father’s Son, Mat Rogers revisits this traumatic episode in a raw and noble attempt to make sense of the unthinkable.

Take a Peek At Zac Efron’s Crazy Transformation For His Upcoming Movie

Hollywood heavyweight Zac Efron has paired a questionable bowl cut with a ripped physique in preparation for his new movie and he’s looking bigger and better than ever.