It’s confusing, isn’t it? Unless you read up on the difference between menopause and perimenopause, or you have someone mention the term perimenopause to you, many women are left in the dark. “Wait — What? — Perimenopause?” Wondering what I’m talking about? Not sure if I mean irregular periods or foggy brain? Or is it…
Depression
I AM the Dragon power workshop
FEEL your power. KNOW your power. USE your power. This September marks the first year that we, Australian women, will celebrate Australian Women’s Day (AWD)! It’s a day of conversation, connection, and cultural celebration. What better way to celebrate than to come along to I AM the Dragon and tap into your inner power! I…
Stress: Look Deeper, See Further
By now, most people understand what it feels like to be stressed. In previous articles, I have explained the hormonal connection of stress, which when not tamed can lead to anxiety, insomnia and possibly depression. Individually, we all respond to stress in different ways whether it’s held in your muscles and posture, digestion, immunity, or…
The First Step to Overcoming Depression
If you’re reading this and you suffer from depression, then please know I’m going to keep this short and simple. The last thing you need is to be bombarded with too much information. If you’re reading this for yourself or with someone in mind, please know that the message I’m about to give you is…
Bringing Light to Perinatal Anxiety & Depression
Are you a pregnant woman or mother in Canberra who is struggling with perinatal (pre or post) anxiety and/or depression (PNAD)? I am running a six week course each Saturday in May and the second Saturday of June, 3:00pm to 4:30pm in Kingston, Canberra. The aim of the course is to teach mothers ancient and…
How to heal your anxiety; an interview
Recently I was interviewed by Dr. Andrea Pennington, a medical-wellness expert seen on Oprah and Dr. Oz. Dr. Andrea interviews experts in natural healing and personal transformation. I had the pleasure of sharing my personal experience with anxiety and the insights I have gained from self healing. My journey starts from my early childhood and continues…
How to Shift Your Suffering
“Enough!” She cried, as she fell to her knees exhausted with the effort it took to persist with the act. Each day on the outside she smiled, tightly. On the inside she screamed, painfully. Those around her thought she was managing well. She usually did; that’s what they expected from her. When asked, she parroted…
A mind & body picture of stress, anxiety & depression
While many struggle with either high levels of stress, repeated bouts of anxiety or the sense of falling into depression, it’s helpful to know the physiology (how your physical body functions) behind these challenging mind and body sensations. From an energetic perspective there is a range of Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians and Hindu Chakras that…
