FINISH THE RACE: DEVOTION

FINISH THE RACE: DEVOTION

Australian Patrick Tiernan had kept up with the favourites for almost the entirety of the 27-minute race, but just 50 metres away from the finish line, he dramatically collapsed. TV commentator Bruce McAvaney said at the time, “You can see Pat, he is absolutely done...
WHEN LIFE IS OUT OF CONTROL

WHEN LIFE IS OUT OF CONTROL

Whenever I cross something off my list, my sense of accomplishment is brutally ripped away by the sudden appearance of two more things that need to be done. Life feels like I fell through a layer of thin ice into the freezing lake below, and I can’t quite find where I...
JULIE GOODWIN: HOW COOKING SAVES LIVES

JULIE GOODWIN: HOW COOKING SAVES LIVES

Julie Goodwin has always been open about her battles with anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Through a journey of confronting childhood trauma, she was able to rediscover resilience, the first step toward healing.  “It’s really important if that stuff comes up, I think,...
HOW TO INTRODUCE A NEW BABY OR PUPPY TO YOUR FAMILY DOG

HOW TO INTRODUCE A NEW BABY OR PUPPY TO YOUR FAMILY DOG

Understand How Dogs Learn “Dogs learn in two main ways,” explains Orlando. “Through association, and outcomes or consequences.” If your dog associates something with a negative experience, such as being excluded from their favourite spot, they may develop fear or...
THE SCIENCE BEHIND GRATITUDE

THE SCIENCE BEHIND GRATITUDE

More often than not, a key ingredient behind that inner strength is gratitude. And it’s not just anecdotal. Science backs it up, too. Studies show that gratitude doesn’t just feel good, it actually changes your brain. When we practice gratitude, it activates key areas...