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Meet The Women Who Are Obsessed With Psychics
From TikTok tarot readings to ChatGPT predictions, the future is trending. Why are psychics so hot right now?
Men pay me $6,000 a night to play video games with them': Inside Australia's extraordinary new trend for 'gamer girl' escorts
Welcome to the world of ‘gamer girl escorts’, a trend which began in China, but has now made its way to Australia. Experienced escorts like Harper are adding 'gaming companion' to their list of services, tapping into the desires of time-poor, tech-dependent professionals who want a 'girlfriend experience' with someone who can also play Elden Ring, Banjo Kazooie or God of War (the most popular games she plays with clients).
LIFE AFTER LOSS with AMY MOLLOY
From living with grief that has no full stop to what to do if you find yourself with ‘ambition fatigue’ this one is for the storytellers, the mothers and anyone who is grieving anything - from a loved one to a friendship to an imagined future. Like I strive to do, Amy puts words to our lived experiences in a way that makes us feel seen, heard and known - and it’s a quality that AI just can’t replicate, because there is no substitute for the learnings delivered by a life of grazed knees and broken hearts.
Writing Your Love Story (Minus the Cringe-Factor)
Writing about our happiest, most loving memories is a great way to secure them in your brain, and let yourself start to trust your happiness. The problem is, we’re not very good at it (yet).
Ready to Share Your Story of Domestic Violence? Read This …
As I write this, Australia is experiencing it’s ‘me too’ moment for gendered violence. To raise awareness — and because they’re sick of suffering in silence — women who have experienced domestic or family violence are stepping forward to share their stories publicly. If that is you, I stand with you … but I would like you to read this first.
#1538 The Five-Easy-Steps-Myth - Amy Molloy
I loved this chat with the deep-thinking, incredibly articulate, super-smart (it's all true) story-teller that is, Amy Molloy. Amy is a journalist, editor and award-winning author who produces uplifting content for the biggest names in global publishing. Enjoy.
Why Are Women Breaking Up With Their Vibrators?
It’s been 50 years since an intimate massager, The Magic Wand, kick-started the sex toy revolution. As the Wand finally launches in Australia, the sex toy market is booming – but also faces a backlash. Why are so many women breaking up with their vibrators, asks Amy Molloy.
The Beauty of 'Reverse Milestones.'
we all have times in our lives, when we reverse many of our previous milestones—we end a relationship; we leave a job; we reduce our income to make space for our health and happiness. Often, we can see these reverse milestones as a failure but, in fact, they’re a vital part of our self exploration and personal evolution.
The Burnout of Millennial Mothers
Burnout is a privilege afforded to corporate parents; entrepreneurial parents; full-time working parents; parents who crack a seven-figure salary and have ‘earned’ the right to use the term ‘burnout’. For the rest of us, the System has done such a good job on our ‘not enoughness’, that we don’t think we even deserve owning an emotional disorder.
Happy Sober Christmas
As I celebrate my tenth-ish sober Christmas, this is what I've learnt about being dry during the festive season (and every other day).
The Healing Power of an Open Door Policy
Would you invite strangers or your neighbours into your home? Making your place a public space can have unexpected upsides—especially if you embrace imperfection.
Is it Health Anxiety ... Or Ableism?
Health anxiety is on the rise, according to research. But, before we can stop the contagion, we have to get honest about a root cause—ableism.
How to Sell a Book Before You Write a Book
In all the books I’ve sold to publishers, including when I crowdfunded my children’s book, the books were not written when I sold it. I have never sold a novel, a self-help guide or a memoir to a publisher with the entire manuscript written. And, you don’t have to either, which is great news because it means you can get validation that your story will sell long before you put all that time and energy into actually writing it.
New Mental Health Podcast for NOVA Entertainment.
Sass & Something! — a podcast that's going to show up for your struggles.
Self-help? Err, we feel exhausted thinking about it. When life is stressful, inner healing can feel like another thing on our to-do list. Well, it’s time to rebrand ‘the work’ with a self-support show you actually want to listen to (and laugh along to!)
'After motherhood, my sexual identity changed. Nothing prepared me for it.'
This post deals with eating disorders and sexual coercion and may be triggering for some readers.