Tabla de contenidos para Issue 3 en WellBeing Wild

WILD ones, we meet again. Before we get into issue three and all its oozingwith-transformative goo, we’d like to pay our respects to our Country and its people. WILD is created on Bundjalung Country in Byron Bay and printed on Gadigal Country in Sydney. In your hands, WILD has found a new home, perhaps on Country very far from its conception and print. Wherever WILD lands, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the sacred lands and waters on which we live, work, learn and play. We ask that you help look after and respect Country. We also extend our respect to Elders both past and present and upcoming future leaders. WILD three is a colossal issue so get ready for some deep work. To be honest, we had no choice…

Made for me When I was doing my Saturday shop, I spotted a new magazine I hadn’t seen before: WILD. I never buy myself magazines but something in me knew I just had to have it. I ended up having a really lovely weekend catching up on housework, lighting beautiful candles, walking the dogs, going to a Sunday-afternoon yin class and reading WILD. I’m not exaggerating at all when I say I feel like this magazine was made for me! Every single article was like someone had reached into my brain and put my thoughts onto paper. I especially loved the article and help on anxiety and the editor’s opening statement — that was truly beautiful. All the topics the writers discuss are so important to talk about, especially for…

Probiotics A recent study published in the International Journal of Fertility & Sterility showed that probiotics may help reduce pain in women suffering from endometriosis. Another study, published in the American Journal for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, suggests good bacteria in the digestive tract may help the body deal with inflammation caused by endometrial cells. Tried and tested by us: IMBIBE Beauty Renewal Probiotic Concentrate TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) device Originally designed for women in labour, TENS devices send small, safe electrical vibrations that stop pain signals travelling to your brain. They also help your muscles in the uterine area relax, creating a numbing sensation. Tried and tested by us: Ovira DIM supplements DIM (or diindolylmethane) is a plantbased chemical found in cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli. It…

It is exciting to know that PMS symptoms respond very well to natural treatments. Here are five tips you can implement today to help reduce PMS symptoms: 1 Manage stress levels Women who are under high stress are two to three times more likely to experience PMS symptoms. To manage this, implement daily stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, stretches in the lounge room, Epsom salt baths, dancing, journalling — whatever it is to shake off the day’s stressors. Limiting caffeine intake if you are feeling stressed is very important as caffeine stimulates the release of stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. 2 Aim to have eight hours of quality sleep a night Sleep is fundamental for balancing hormones and supporting a calm nervous system, and a lack of sleep…

1 Give yourself regular “tech-free breaks” during the day. 2 Be ruthlessly clear about the things that bring you joy. It might be sitting at home or it might be going out dancing. Know that those things may change over time and that’s okay. 3 Sometimes saying “no” is the best kind of self-love. Say “no” to things you don’t want to do and, once you’ve said no, don’t think about it anymore. The more you do this, the more comfortable it will be. 4 When you catch yourself scrolling through Instagram, ask yourself: what do I love more than scrolling? Then go do that. 5 Unsubscribe from uninspiring social media accounts and unfollow anyone who triggers your FOMO or leaves you feeling negative. 6 Experience real life, not social…

I believe gardens are a lifelong experiment merging nature, joy, functionality and composition. I love my garden and I host an eclectic plant community that seems to reflect my ideas about how a space should look, feel and evolve over time. The one and only Sir David Attenborough might agree that biodiversity in any ecosystem is a good thing — even if it’s as micro as an urban backyard. Gardening, I’ve learnt, is the ultimate lesson in surrender, slowing down, and finding patience, perseverance and presence. It’s the perfect antidote to our fast-paced modern lives, where we push, force and seek out the quick fix or speediest end result. For me, the garden is my refuge and one of the calmest places I can be in. For you, it might…

from Elisabeth Shaw, psychologist and CEO of Relationships Australia: 1 If your partner respects your views and doesn’t stand in your way or undermine you, then it is a matter of deciding if your other points of connection are significant enough that you can work around this one. If your partner provokes you, rubbishes your views or deliberately does the opposite knowing it hurts you, then that is going to be much more problematic. 2 For partners of activists, it is important to seek to understand in the first instance and be open to new ideas. However, if it really isn’t your “thing”, then it is also important to be able to state that you do not feel the same, won’t be able to commit and want to have your…

Visit op shops and second-hand stores Rummage through vintage shops Swap clothes with friends, online marketplaces or your local community Mend and repair your clothes Tailor clothes to breathe new life into them, such as taking up the hems on dresses or skirts Rent clothes through companies such as GlamCorner or All the Dresses Buy pre-loved clothes from Worn for Good, a social enterprise that donates 100 per cent of its profits to charity Borrow clothes from friends and family…

How do you live a wild and meaningful life? As we are a small, tight-knit family business, my daughter is the model and face of Smitten, my husband is our accounts and marketing and I am the designer, stylist and photographer. This can lead to some wild and meaningful times in itself! Take a photo-shoot day on the beach, for example. We’re there at 6.30am to watch the sun rise and spend all morning shooting together. There, the three of us revel in the magic of working together. Another thing that makes us feel alive is the support of our amazing customers. We feel very fortunate that our customers share their stories with us and have kept up the support throughout the lockdown period. What are the values behind your…

Tell us about yourself. I am a Yorta Yorta/Boonwurrung mother, nature protector, artist, designer, campaigner and founder of Amber Days. I am so lucky to be a single mother to my beautiful threeyear-old daughter, Sapphire, who is my main muse. Together we run Amber Days. Based in Melbourne, Amber Days is made for mindful, adventurous, free-spirited kids. What was your initial vision for your ethical children’s clothing label, Amber Days? In the beginning, I had so many visions for Amber Days. I wanted to create clothing you could trust to be ethical and sustainable; clothing where every process had been thought about extensively. Unfortunately, the fashion industry has a detrimental impact on the environment and people. More often than not, those impacts are felt by women, First Nations people and…

Know you: In The Matrix, the main character (Neo) meets The Oracle and walks under a sign that reads Temet Nosce, Latin for “Know Thyself”. Getting clear on who you are and owning it — constantly exploring, reflecting and knowing that your inner belief and knowledge is what others will see — will keep you growing. Be you: Influence starts with you courageously owning all the facets that make you — your strengths and weaknesses — and giving yourself permission to lead from this space. Be ready: Being exhausted isn’t leadership or positively influencing others. Become masterful at taking back control and thriving energetically. Say “no” more to protect your boundaries and thriving habits. Be heard: You have nothing to hide, nothing to lose and nothing to prove. Be brilliant…

What are some of the things that make you feel the most wild/alive? Oil in Kind has awakened our desire to be better and do better business. We wake up every day with a little fire in our bellies to work on what we love, be kinder to others (and ourselves) and live more consciously. What was the initial vision for Oil in Kind and has that changed over time? We were lucky that from the very first day, we were so aligned and clear on our greater purpose. That’s why we’ve been able to stay true to our original vision for Oil in Kind. We felt there were so many amazing essential oil brands out there and we wanted to bring them together and celebrate them in one place.…

Aries March 21–April 19 August to November has you dancing some ravenous and wild dances as you are called to look toward all of the parts of yourself that the culture has shut down, misunderstood and repressed. How many times have you been told you are too passionate, too fiery, too quick to move? This season comes with constructive challenges as the stars call you into a place of self-reflection. Mars (ruler of Aries) retrogrades from the 9th of Sept until the 13th of November. During this time, Mars merges with the equally ravenous and passionate deity, Black Moon Lilith. Together, they square the responsible, structured and hardworking Saturn in Capricorn. This signals a time for release, while Saturn also challenges you to gather all of that energy into something…

By continuously learning and teaching tools to expand our consciousness. Releasing judgment because separation hasn’t worked for us as a human race and it’s not going to work now. @iammarialeonard I’m staying informed and educated. Acknowledging that I am personally responsible for becoming more ethical than the society I grew up in. @josephinezappia I’m reading and watching documentaries/movies on what people of colour have gone through. Also having conversations with my family and friends and exchanging awareness on the situation. Supporting businesses that are owned by BIPOC is also the easiest thing we can do on social media. If we don’t have diversity on our pages and social media feeds, we should start with that. @mindfulnessinthejungle By sharing as much knowledge as I know, and yearning to learn more, while…

Your gut is your unique ecosystem or blueprint and should be alive and flourishing. However, for some people, the gut can feel like it’s constantly on fire, with symptoms of bloating, abdominal discomfort, pain, diarrhoea and/or constipation. Grouped together, these are common characteristics of a condition called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Unfortunately, this condition can induce fear with each bite of food. What is IBS? IBS is a chronic condition defined by abdominal pain or discomfort, with changes in stool frequency and consistency. It affects more than one in five Australians and is twice as common in women. Key symptoms include recurring episodes of diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal discomfort and bloating. Your doctor will diagnose IBS if you have suffered these symptoms at least once weekly for a period of…

Conspiracy theories used to be seen as the outlandish stories of tinfoil hat-wearing eccentrics, but today’s iterations are far from believing in a flat Earth or a hoax moon landing. Powered by social media and a White House that pedals “alternative facts,” conspiracy theories are spreading faster and further than ever before, eroding society’s trust in facts and undermining health officials at a time when only science can protect society from a tragic pandemic and the looming threat of climate change. The coronavirus has given rise to an already-growing culture of suspicion, fuelling disinformation and propaganda and providing fertile ground for extreme groups to recruit new members. Claims range from the virus is a foreign bioweapon to plots of billionaires wanting to profit from vaccines and control society using microchips.…

Do you a recall the moment you were first interested in natural health? Healthy living and a preference for natural health was instilled in me from a young age, as my parents were big advocates for this way of living. I remember being regularly taken to an acupuncturist as a child. I thought she was magic and always loved my sessions. My mum went on to become an acupuncturist herself, so we always had the most incredible books on health, healing and Chinese medicine around the house. During my high school years, we made the sea change from suburban Brisbane to Maleny, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. There we had property, lush greenery all around, animals and a strong local community very aligned with the values of holistic, healthy living.…

Wandering far and wide with a camera in her hand, Emilie Ristevski is an Australian photographer and creative. Built upon natural light and curiosity, her work brings beautiful moments to life through the scenes she captures. With nearly 10 years of professional experience in the creative arts industry, Emilie has partnered with some of the world’s leading travel and lifestyle brands including Adobe, Qantas, Mercedes-Benz, Lonely Planet and more. A wild-at-heart wanderer, Emilie is driven by her need for exploration and a desire to capture moments of connection with our natural world. With an innate sense of adventure and a fascination for the unknown, her collection of work documents her appreciation for the natural beauty found throughout our planet. Her prominent style of dreamlike imagery has led her to capture…

When government restrictions change for what feels like the millionth time, I rummage through the lengthy list of regulations for signs of myself: for examples of my household, my family and my loved ones. I find none. I’m polyamorous (translated to “many loves”), meaning I have multiple loving romantic relationships. Most COVID-19 restrictions use the words “household” and “family” but my household — the four walls of my small Brisbane flat — don’t contain all the people I love. Nor do they contain the people my loved ones also love. Gathering us all together would normally be a happy event, but such an event isn’t even doable with lockdown restrictions in place. One of my partners and I perch at opposite ends of the abandoned couch deposited in the parking…

A winter dilemma that almost everyone has experienced: the quandary of taking a jacket versus not taking a jacket. It’s freezing cold outside. You are decked out in thermals, a vest and multiple jumpers, all of which are underneath your respectable work clothes and puffer-jacket hoodie. These are the essentials needed as you endure the arctic chill on your walk from the train station to your workplace. As soon as you enter the office, the heater is working overtime and you find yourself having to acclimatise to the sweltering, stuffy environment. You then have to strip off your umpteen layers of clothing before you stew into a perspiring, sticky mess. You would never have survived the Siberian trek from the station to the office without all these layers, but you…

How do you live a wild and meaningful life? I always try to live each day with the least amount of responsibility possible. This is not to avoid feeling responsible but more that any change of mind or sudden desire can be easily implemented in my daily life. I’ve always disliked being tied down to things or answering to any kind of direct authority. So, I have no routine, no kids, no mortgage, no boss … and I feel great about it. Creating miniature wearable sculptures in my studio all day is my dream job. Although my work feels like a demanding child at times, I have to remind myself of the creative freedom I am lucky to have, especially in this ever-changing retail and fashion industry landscape. Accepting change…

Tell us about Clothing The Gap. We started Clothing The Gap, an Aboriginalowned and-led social enterprise, in 2018 with 100 per cent of our profits going towards Aboriginal health and education programs. Our team consists of four Aboriginal and non-indigenous women living in Melbourne. Initially we produced merchandise as an incentive to motivate Aboriginal people to come to the health-promotion programs we run through Spark Health. The brand grew organically and became its own independent social enterprise, selling to and engaging a wider community. We saw the opportunity to engage with a non-indigenous audience to share content, encouraging more people to lean in and learn about Aboriginal culture and social issues through fashion. Through this we have been using fashion as the vehicle to make an impact and create conversations…

What was the initial vision behind Elements of Byron and when did it all begin? My dream at the time of purchasing the property was to build our retirement house there, but zoning precluded us from doing this. My thoughts then turned to a luxury resort that would be gentle on the land, low scale and fit into the existing natural landscape. A place where buildings did not dominate. It had to be authentically Byron Bay and the site itself embodied this. The challenge was to design and integrate the resort’s central pavilion and freestanding villas with the right service offering to complement this amazing canvas. I wanted my guests to experience moments of delight throughout the resort. The whole design and build process took six years. What are the…

There is no denying that money is a powerful resource and an unavoidable part of everyday life. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by money’s ability to entangle itself into just about every aspect of your life, why not start your own financial revolution? How does a money makeover fuelled by selfcare sound? Let the kakeibo guide you. What is kakeibo? The Japanese method of kakeibo roughly translates to “money journal”. It originated in Japan more than 100 years ago as a simple, soulful practice to help you better understand your relationship with money. This practice was not solely approached out of fear of not having enough, but instead as a sacred meditative practice for selfcare and self-sufficiency. The kakeibo was pioneered by Hani Motoko, Japan’s first female journalist, as a tool…

Start small Self-doubt and perfectionism can be some of the biggest hurdles in starting or sustaining a project. It doesn’t have to be a giant leap into the unknown. Starting small will help you manage expectations and keep side projects achievable. Surround yourself with likeminded creatives Accountability is everything. Having a dedicated space and surrounding yourself with people who are also motivated to get work done can make a drastic difference to your productivity. Don’t underestimate the power of a plan Plan or map out your creative goals and what it might take to reach them. Figure out how much time (realistically) you can dedicate each week. Ask yourself, is this project worth it? Why? Your “why” is very important as it will keep you moving forward. Self-care When you…

When did Baxter Blue first begin and what inspired you to start the brand? We have just celebrated our third birthday after having launched in July 2017. Every idea starts with a problem and ours was the headaches and sore eyes that come from working long hours on a computer and being exposed to the blue light from digital devices. It was after discovering that there was a solution to alleviating these symptoms of this digital eye strain that we became passionate about educating people that they don’t have to put up with the associated sore eyes and headaches. We wanted to show them that there was a solution in Baxter Blue glasses. Why is blue light harmful to eye health? Blue light is all around us. It exists naturally…

What makes you feel the most wild? I’m a big lover of cold weather and I can often be described as a bit of a homebody. I love snuggling up inside with a hot drink and a blanket. Ironically, I feel the wildest when I am in the comfort of my own home. There, I allow my mind to wander and conceptualise illustrative ideas or poetry. I venture deep within myself and find the wild inside of me, which I then sketch out to create an artwork or written anecdotes inspired by my own imagination. I truly do feel the most wild and alive when I am creating. What do you love most about your work? I love that my style is forever evolving, yet some elements still remain the…

Books Hidden Places SARAH BAXTER, MURDOCH BOOKS Although soaring to international destinations is off the travel menu for a while, Sarah Baxter’s new book Hidden Places will instantly transport you to 25 of the world’s most secret destinations. In Hidden Places, Sarah, a well-known journalist and author, weaves evocative text with Amy Grimes’ beautiful illustrations. Soft and whimsical colours merge together to tell a story of wanderlust. Discover an ancient cave, hidden in the depths of the jungle in Belize, that offers a gateway to the Mayan underworld. Explore a mysterious underwater monument sunken off the Ryukyu Islands in Japan or get lost in a prehistoric village covered for centuries by a huge sand dune in the Orkney Islands. Blending evocative text and beautiful illustrations, Hidden Places offers a muchneeded…

That’s it, pals, you’ve reached the end of our third issue. We’ve learnt together, fought together, shed a tear or two together; we’ve muddled our way through uncomfortable discussions, faced head-on some difficult truths and been inspired, uplifted and empowered by the words of others. Hold on to this feeling. Lean into that tingling urge to unshackle from the status quo, to colour outside the lines and below into the unknown. What you feel is courage, this is the wild you. Don’t shrink yourself, don’t tame your roving desires, don’t play it safe. We are living through a period of immense change and upheaval. Now is not the time to fall back on our leaders, our norms or our fears; you are the driving force, you are at the centre…

Book Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe. In Dark Emu, Bruce rewrites Australia’s history. It’s a powerful and confronting book and a necessary read for anyone who calls Australia home. I bought the multiple-awardwinning book online from Australia’s leading Indigenous publisher, Magabala Books. Aboriginal-owned and-led, Magabala Books recently released Young Dark Emu, a version for younger readers, which, Bruce says, will “give kids a chance to learn what really happened in their country and also make them proud of such an incredible history. Our kids have grown up, for 200 years, in a fog about the history of our land”. I’m going to buy lots of copies and give them to all my friends’ babies! Podcast I’m currently obsessed with Offline, The Podcast by Alison Rice. I really connect with the host,…

Lucy Richards began experiencing intense, gnawing pelvic pain three years ago, during her second year of law school. Every month, it felt as if someone was plunging a knife into her abdomen over and over. Painkillers had no effect and being upright during the stabbing sensations was virtually impossible. On her worst days, she passed out from the pain; sometimes it brought on a migraine or vomiting. She saw doctor after doctor, was shuttled around hospital departments and sent home with diagnoses that ranged from constipation to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). “I asked the doctors for an ultrasound and they refused because they thought I just had piles or constipation,” says Lucy, a 26-year-old law associate. The pain became a weekly occurrence that disrupted Lucy’s ability to study for her…

To us, Jan Fran embodies what it means to be a wild woman. She’s intelligent, loud, funny, driven and has some serious sass. Jan, in our opinion, is one of Australia’s best young journalists and TV presenters. Not sure who we’re talking about? Go watch The Frant over at The Guardian or her Brief History of the Dildo video on Instagram. Jan, who confesses to have always been “quite opinionated — just ask my parents”, made her name through working at The Feed on SBS Viceland. You’ll now find her on Network Ten’s The Project, hosting ABC’s The Pineapple Project podcast and chiming in on Tom Tilley’s new podcast, The Briefing. She’s even won one of Australian journalism’s highest accolades: a Walkley Award. We love Jan for her satire, smarts…

Have you heard of the No New Clothes movement? The concept is simple: do not buy any new clothes for a year. Think you could pull it off? Why not start now, in the thick of COVID-19? There’s nothing to do or nowhere to go so it should be relatively easy, right? Everyone who started No New Clothes in 2020 must be cheering. COVID has kept us all cooped up inside wearing soggy greys, stained trackie daks, oversized tees and robes for almost six months. Ol’ Rona quite literally threw away the keys — to the city, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, music festivals, events and anything else we’d get dressed up for — along with our sense of style. The thought of wearing a little black dress, wobbly heels and “festival…

Back home, Australian-based company Nikki G’s Temperature Control Clothing is also leading the way in temperaturecontrolled apparel. By using genuine Outlast technology — a fabric that was originally developed for NASA to protect astronauts from extreme temperature fluctuations by absorbing, storing and releasing heat — the company manufactures a clothing range for children with special needs. As the difficulty of gauging whether a child with special needs is too hot or cold, the clothing range was developed to help solve this issue.…

What makes you feel the most wild and alive? Being completely alone in the Australian bush. An early-morning ocean swim in winter. Hunting for pine mushrooms on a brisk autumn day. Keeping secateurs on hand in the car for when roadside blooms are spied. That first sip of very good champagne. Catching a flight unescorted. Sticking my nose very deeply into a garden rose. Speaking my truth simply. Lilac season. A homegrown tomato. A heartfelt hug from someone utterly beloved. What do you love most about your new work, Petal? I have loved observing people interact with my new book, Petal. It was a personal body of work for me and I made it in isolation, pre-COVID-19. I drew for months without seeing many people, offering my take on the…

If someone told you that you’ll have 18 jobs over six careers in your lifetime, you’d probably feel a bit “shook”. That seems like a huge amount of effort right there, with no time to chill and enjoy all your hard work. Let’s face it, getting a new career about every eight years requires some serious upskilling. Or does it? While jobs for life are about as extinct as rare ocean species, having jobs or gigs you love for life is entirely possible, says career architect Edwin Trevor-Roberts, who recently worked with forpurpose organisations in Bhutan for the United Nations. While he was there, he interviewed a monk about meaningful work and learnt centuries-old lessons from the happiest place on Earth. So, what is the new real? “We just don’t…

The kakeibo will guide you to reflect on four key questions every month to support you through a process of saving and aligning your spending with your values. These four questions are: How much money do I have available? Start each month by journalling how much money you are expecting to have available to you by subtracting your expected money outflows from your money inflows. Categorise your outflows into “musts” and “wants” and recognise the differences between them. Consider your “wants” as opportunities to improve your spending choices. How much would I like to save? Set a savings goal for the month and use this to determine how much you can confidently spend and still meet your goal, taking the stress out of your weekly/monthly purchases. How much am I…

What makes you feel the most wild? When I’m camping out in nature, with no phone reception, the ocean or a waterfall to bath in and nothing to do but read a book and eat yummy cheese. When, why and how did Wandering Folk first come into conception? It all started when I was freelancing as a textile designer from my tiny apartment in Sydney in 2014. I was always creating prints for other labels and wanted to have a creative project of my own where I could design my own artworks and have the final word. My boyfriend (now husband) Arthur and I would always escape Sydney with friends to go camping down the coast or explore in the mountains. On one of these camping trips, it was raining…

How did you first get into winemaking? I grew up on the Sunshine Coast before my parents and I moved to Clunes, just outside of Byron Bay in New South Wales. I was a musician and gigged all around Australia before working in a kitchen in England. While overseas, I spent a lot of time hanging with French chefs and drinking wine. I loved it. The chefs had all these quirky stories about winemakers they knew and it really sparked my interest in the craft. When I moved back to Australia in 2006, I studied oenology [the science of wine and viticulture] at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga and my love for wine has grown from there. I started Jilly Wines in 2011. Here at Jilly, we’re completely off…

Matt, how do you and Lentil live wild and meaningful lives? We both believe we are here to be human. To love, to share, to hold and touch and taste and smell and hear and see. We are just as stuck in modern life as the next person, maintaining relationships and work over the internet and through mobile phones. But every day we are actively taking the time to be “in the physical world” and in touch with our physicality in general. To walk in the sun, eat natural foods, move our bodies, connect with each other, talk to people in the flesh, touch an animal, the soil, a tree, smell the fresh air. Whether in a city or rural environment, we are still designed for the outdoors, for real…

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