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The Mindset That Built A Comrades Marathon Legend
Read More: The Mindset That Built A Comrades Marathon LegendWith the 2026 Comrades Marathon now behind us, the running world is still wondering: how does Gerda Steyn keep doing it? The “Smiling Assassin” once again rewrote the record books, breaking her own course record with a remarkable time of 5:44:53. While the headlines often focus on performances and records, there’s another side to success…
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Feeling Frazzled? Use These Quick Yoga Poses To Beat Burnout & Biohack Your Brain Chemicals
Read More: Feeling Frazzled? Use These Quick Yoga Poses To Beat Burnout & Biohack Your Brain ChemicalsFact: South African women statistically report some of the highest burnout levels globally. Between deadlocked loadshedding schedules, endless work emails, and a racing mind, your nervous system is likely stuck in survival mode. But before you reach for another cup of coffee or isolate on the couch, look to your mat: these yoga poses beat burnout…
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Social Anxiety: When Avoiding People Is More than Just Being Shy
Read More: Social Anxiety: When Avoiding People Is More than Just Being ShyMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Pleasantries were the stuff of nightmares for Kristen Rogers. A random run-in with a coworker would cause her heart to pound so hard she thought it would leap out of her chest. Her mind would go blank — she’d stammer trying to make conversation while pools of sweat collected…
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Nervous System Regulation: 5 Calming Practices To Relax – Without Meditation
Read More: Nervous System Regulation: 5 Calming Practices To Relax – Without MeditationYou set an alarm for 6 a.m., mainline your coffee, answer 47 messages before 9 a.m., sit through back-to-back meetings, scroll through dinner and collapse into bed – still wired. You’re exhausted but can’t switch off. Sound familiar? According to statistics, you’re in the majority. A 2024 ISPA Consumer Snapshot Report found that 60% of…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Is Mental Health Messing with Your Sexual Mojo?
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Is Mental Health Messing with Your Sexual Mojo?Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, best-selling author and keynote speaker. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you’re in midlife, you might be wondering why you’ve gone from “Let’s get it on” to “Please get off me.” And you…
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Paula Poundstone on the Healing Power of Humor
Read More: Paula Poundstone on the Healing Power of HumorWhen comedian Paula Poundstone steps on stage, sporting one of her well-known zoot suits, she takes the microphone and does what she does best — make people laugh. What her audience may not realize, though, is that throughout her life, Poundstone has dealt with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition that causes obsessive thoughts…
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Split My Sense of Self in Two
Read More: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Split My Sense of Self in TwoMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and National Women’s Health Month. As told to Erica Rimlinger My first period divided my life into before and after. Before I started menstruating, I was a regular 14-year-old girl: skateboarding, swimming and hanging out with my friends. Then, my period came, and within a year, it felt like…
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“I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable Loss
Read More: “I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable LossAt 29, Dominique Olivier’s life was torn apart in an instant. A car accident claimed her husband and toddler’s lives, leaving her widowed and navigating the world with a five-week-old newborn. In her raw, deeply honest book, Dominique speaks to the things we’re often too afraid to say out loud. She opens up about the…
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Science Makes A Case For Why You Should Let Go Of That Grudge Already
Read More: Science Makes A Case For Why You Should Let Go Of That Grudge AlreadySome things in life are easier to let go of than others, so it makes sense that you’d reach a certain point in adulthood with a few grudges under your belt. After all, it’s a very common response when you’re hurt. But while holding a grudge is never fun, new research suggests it might actually be holding…
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5 Science-Backed Benefits Of ‘Grandma Hobbies’
Read More: 5 Science-Backed Benefits Of ‘Grandma Hobbies’Have you noticed an uptick in women embracing ‘grandma hobbies’? Turns out, it’s got nothing to do with nostalgia, and everything to do with our brains being quietly desperate for what these hobbies provide. A ‘grandma hobby’ is an activity that requires deep focus, patience, zero screen time and usually involves your hands. Hobbies like…
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Research Suggests Your Brain Adapts Very Differently From First To Second Pregnancy
Read More: Research Suggests Your Brain Adapts Very Differently From First To Second PregnancyResearch has shown that pregnancy can have a big impact on your brain, priming you to bond with your little one and to tackle the parenthood challenges ahead. But a new study analysing the brains of second-time moms has uncovered even more detail about the specific changes between a woman’s first and second pregnancies. The latest data provides…
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True or False: Stress
Read More: True or False: StressYou’ve probably heard the saying, “I’m too blessed to be stressed.” To which we say, we love that for you! Now, tell us your secret. Everyone experiences stress. Stress is your body’s physical and emotional response to challenging, demanding or new situations. During stress, your body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that increase your…
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“I’m A Running Coach And Marathoner – So Why Do I Still Feel ‘Not Good Enough’?”
Read More: “I’m A Running Coach And Marathoner – So Why Do I Still Feel ‘Not Good Enough’?”As a runner, I have high expectations of myself. Yet, even now, I’ll stand on a starting line and find myself looking left and right. I’ll see runners who look leaner, more muscular or better prepared, and that familiar shadow of doubt creeps in. I start to question if I’ve done enough before the race…
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The Boardroom Is Burned Out: Why Leading Is More Draining Than Ever
Read More: The Boardroom Is Burned Out: Why Leading Is More Draining Than EverWhen we talk about mental health in the workplace, the conversation usually centres on employees navigating heavy workloads, long hours and post-pandemic burnout. And rightly so. But there is one group that is often left out of the discussion: senior leaders. While many organisations have taken important steps to support staff, mental health challenges do…
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Is Your Brain Keeping You Broke? A Psychologist Explains
Read More: Is Your Brain Keeping You Broke? A Psychologist ExplainsYou tell yourself this month will be different; you’ll save, budget, think long-term. And then payday hits – and somehow, so does the urge to swipe. If living paycheque to paycheque feels like a cycle you can’t break, the problem might not just be maths. It might be your brain. From dopamine-driven spending highs to…
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Is Your Mental Health Putting Your Heart Health at Risk?
Read More: Is Your Mental Health Putting Your Heart Health at Risk?February is American Heart Month. A few weeks ago, as I was wrapping up my physical, my doctor asked, “When was the last time you had an echocardiogram?” I’d had a super stressful year and didn’t want to think about dealing with one more thing. But my family has a history of heart disease, and…
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How To Have A Healthier Relationship With Fitness Apps, Without Quitting Exercise
Read More: How To Have A Healthier Relationship With Fitness Apps, Without Quitting Exercise“Comparison is the thief of joy.” We’ve all heard it. We’ve muted accounts, unfollowed people and told ourselves that we’re above it. And yet, somehow, it still manages to sneak in. You open your app and see that old 5:30 per kilometre pace from what you now call your glory days. You scroll past someone…
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¿Es simplemente tristeza o depresión clínica?
Read More: ¿Es simplemente tristeza o depresión clínica?Jude Evans-McCarthy tenía dificultades con sentimientos de desesperación, pero no lo contó a nadie para que no la calificaran de “loca” e incluso ocultó información de sus doctores. Entonces, un día, después de años de dificultades, casi estrelló su carro contra un camión. “Lo único que me detuvo fue que mis mascotas estaban en el…
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Why You Need Breathwork In Your Life, According To Mental Health Experts
Read More: Why You Need Breathwork In Your Life, According To Mental Health ExpertsAfter a stressful day, you arrive at yoga class, which your instructor starts with a brief breathwork exercise. You feel tense at first, but after a few minutes of steady inhales and exhales, you start to feel better – lighter, even. If this sounds like you, congrats, you’ve already started your journey to practising breathwork. Breathwork involves…
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SAD Light Therapy
Read More: SAD Light TherapyIf winter has you feeling 50 shades of blah — you’re not alone. Between the gray skies and the gray sludge and the paranoia that colors were something you just made up in your head, the dark days of winter can be rough. Although it’s perfectly natural to feel less than sunny in months with…
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Are Your Holidays More Chore than Cheer?
Read More: Are Your Holidays More Chore than Cheer?When the holidays come around, Jenna Jonaitis pulls out her spreadsheets to make sure she doesn’t miss a gift, a meal or a party. With a husband, four kids under 8 and a large, extended family, she’s determined to stay on top of her game for the holiday season marathon. Jonaitis chooses, buys and wraps…
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17 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your Year
Read More: 17 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your YearIf being more present, more of a go-getter or hitting certain goals is your new year MO, you’re going to need one of these wellness journals to get there. Journalling is a powerful tool for wellness. It boosts your mindfulness by helping you reflect and stay on course. Journalling can help you achieve your goals,…
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Is Multitasking Stressing You Out?
Read More: Is Multitasking Stressing You Out?Sitting at my desk one afternoon, I was on hold with my insurance company for 20 minutes, half listening to their repetitive music. I was also researching a topic for work and thinking about making tacos for dinner. I suddenly stopped what I was doing to pay a bill that I’d forgotten about. I was…
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Is Multitasking Stressing You Out?
Read More: Is Multitasking Stressing You Out?Sitting at my desk one afternoon, I was on hold with my insurance company for 20 minutes, half listening to their repetitive music. I was also researching a topic for work and thinking about making tacos for dinner. I suddenly stopped what I was doing to pay a bill that I’d forgotten about. I was…
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My Family Always Told Me I Was a “Dumb Girl.” They Were Wrong.
Read More: My Family Always Told Me I Was a “Dumb Girl.” They Were Wrong.As told to Nicole Audrey Spector October 10, 2025, is World Mental Health Day. I was the third of four children, each four years apart, and the only female. That last part wasn’t a good thing in my family. Girls, I was taught, were dumb. In my home, there was a hateful mantra directed at…
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Multiple Brain Aneurysms Changed My Life — And I’m So Much Better For It
Read More: Multiple Brain Aneurysms Changed My Life — And I’m So Much Better For ItAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month. It was Aug. 11, 2022. I was working remotely that day. During a Zoom call with my boss and colleagues, while discussing a new project I would lead, I heard and felt a big pop go off in my head. Suddenly the voices…
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Can Decluttering Really Improve Your Mental Health? Here’s What Psychologists Say
Read More: Can Decluttering Really Improve Your Mental Health? Here’s What Psychologists SayFeeling like your life has no order and everything is just one big mess? Babe it’s a sign, a sign to declutter and let go of what doesn’t serve you. Our environments often reflect our mental state, which is why it’s so important to re-evaluate them. Prioritising your mental health can start with removing the…
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When Grief Won’t Let Go
Read More: When Grief Won’t Let GoAndrea Gilats was completely devastated when she lost Tom, her husband of 20 years, to cancer. For two years she wrote him daily letters. But as months turned to years, her overwhelming sorrow didn’t fade as expected. Instead, it consumed her life for nearly a decade. “I felt that my world had broken apart. I…
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“I Lost My Mind In The School Parking Lot”: An Exclusive Extract From Shatterproof By Tasha Eurich
Read More: “I Lost My Mind In The School Parking Lot”: An Exclusive Extract From Shatterproof By Tasha EurichIn today’s fast-paced world, resilience feels essential – but is it really enough? We’ve long been told it’s the key to coping with stress and setbacks, yet many of us are still burning out. In Shatterproof, New York Times bestselling organisational psychologist Dr Tasha Eurich offers a new approach. Instead of simply bouncing back, she shows…
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Shannon Lee Shares Her Experience as an Empty Nester
Read More: Shannon Lee Shares Her Experience as an Empty NesterNew York Times bestselling author, educator, martial artist and CEO of The Bruce Lee Foundation, Shannon Lee, is a force with the grace of a butterfly. Her latest book, Be Water, My Friend, explores her famous father’s philosophies about personal growth. That experience may have helped prepare her for when her daughter, Wren, left home…
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The Wellness Habits That Keeps Actress Lunathi Mampofu Thriving
Read More: The Wellness Habits That Keeps Actress Lunathi Mampofu ThrivingFrom commanding the screen as the lead character on Inimba (the weekday Mzansi Magic hit drama) to stepping into the high-stakes action series Levels (premiering on September 7, also on Mzansi Magic), Lunathi Mampofu is more than just your favourite performer. A mom first and a quiet soul at heart, she describes herself as “a…
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7 Best Brain-Boosting Supplements For Improved Memory, Concentration And Mood
Read More: 7 Best Brain-Boosting Supplements For Improved Memory, Concentration And MoodForgetting what you did yesterday and putting a pair of spectacles in different areas of the house so you’re never without them doesn’t have to be your endgame. “Cognitive health refers to maintaining and optimising mental functions – things like memory and concentration, as well as mood,” explains Professor Andrew Scholey, a researcher in human…
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What To Know About An Adult Autism Diagnosis – Esp For Women
Read More: What To Know About An Adult Autism Diagnosis – Esp For WomenAlthough autism can be reliably diagnosed by age two, in practice, Dr Birgit Schlegel, a paediatric neurologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg in Cape Town, says most children are only diagnosed around the age of five – and some not until adolescence or adulthood. “Later diagnosis often means the individual has lived for years with emotional, behavioural…
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I Live with Bipolar Disorder, but I Don’t Let It Define Who I Am
Read More: I Live with Bipolar Disorder, but I Don’t Let It Define Who I AmJuly is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. As told to Shannon Shelton Miller Four years ago, my husband found me lying in a fetal position on our bedroom floor, hysterical and in tears. I was having one of the worst depressive episodes I’d experienced in years. After struggling for more than…
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What’s Behind the Underdiagnosis of ADHD in Black Women?
Read More: What’s Behind the Underdiagnosis of ADHD in Black Women?July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. As a child and young adult, Stephanie Robertson appeared to be the ideal student. She earned near-perfect grades throughout high school and attended some of the nation’s top universities. By her mid-20s, she’d graduated from law school and was beginning her career with a…
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Red Flags To Look Out For When Hunting For A New Job
Read More: Red Flags To Look Out For When Hunting For A New JobFeeling unfulfilled in your current role and considering a career change? Before jumping into a new position, it’s important that you look beyond the salary package and job title and consider what really makes you happy. Genuine workplace happiness depends less on the industry itself and more on human connection, supportive culture, and team dynamics.…
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Being Outed Was Traumatic, But It Pushed Me To Accept — and Embrace — My Sexuality
Read More: Being Outed Was Traumatic, But It Pushed Me To Accept — and Embrace — My SexualityJune is Pride Month. As told to Nicole Audrey Spector Growing up, I never really thought much about what it meant to be gay, bisexual or trans. I was raised in a Catholic household, and topics of sexuality and gender identity didn’t come up one way or another. I was at some point made aware…
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Postpartum Depression: Why So Many Women Suffer in Silence?
Read More: Postpartum Depression: Why So Many Women Suffer in Silence?Bringing a baby into the world is often portrayed as a time of joy and excitement. There aren’t enough stories about sleepless nights, honing patience, taking care of yourself – all while guessing your newborn baby’s needs. For many South African mothers, the reality of motherhood is far more complex. According to the National Department…
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Your Migraine Attacks Might Be Affecting Your Mental Health
Read More: Your Migraine Attacks Might Be Affecting Your Mental HealthWhen Stephanie Weaver plans a vacation, her very first thought is, “What if I get a migraine attack?” The possibility causes her so much anxiety that she goes over a game plan with her therapist in case it happens. She packs multiple medications, a hat to shield her eyes from bright lights and Ziploc bags…
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Don’t Let Energy Vampires In
Read More: Don’t Let Energy Vampires InQuick poll: Who’s the best vampire of all time? Old-school Count? Queen of the damned? Everyone on The Vampire Diaries? Well, silly mortals, it’s none of the above. I know it sounded like an opinion question, but the answer is Claudia from Interview with the Vampire. Also acceptable: Michael B. Jordan in Sinners. Who knew…
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ASICS Signs First-Ever Dog Ambassador To Prove Movement Is For Everyone
Read More: ASICS Signs First-Ever Dog Ambassador To Prove Movement Is For EveryoneFirst off, how cute is this little pupper!? If his fluffball face and zoomie energy don’t inspire you to get moving with your own furry mate, the research-backed mental health benefits of walking your dog might just do the trick. ASICS has just made history as the first sports brand to sign a dog as…
