Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 6 i WellBeing Wild

Every issue of WILD is a huge one — but this issue especially so. It’s synonymous with the times. Woman/womxn are speaking up. We’re roaring, fierce with demands for change, for action, for education. No longer will we be silenced or sidelined. In this issue you’ll hear from a host of remarkable women like Isobel Marshall, Tara McClelland and Tayla Harris, the 2021 Young Australian of the Year award winners. You’ll meet Yasmin Poole, an inspiring youth advocate and law student, three incredible female artists and a bunch of game-changing women-led businesses. We take a deep dive into women’s health — learn to love your vulva, find out what’s in your menstrual products and explore social anxiety disorder. Love is also a hot topic for this issue; we share the…

1 Focus on consistency rather than type or intensity — even if it’s just a half-hour 2 walk each day. 3 Exercise is an opportunity, not a task. There are people stuck in hospital beds and prison cells. Get out there and 4enjoy moving. 4 The best exercise is the one find exercises that you like. Rather than conforming to gym classes or marathons unless these are your thing), find exercises that you like. 5 Do it for your gut microbes, not just your body fat. Remember, good gut health promotes better digestion, an improved mood and reduces your risk of chronic disease.…

• Grains such as amaranth, quinoa, oats, buckwheat, spelt, wheat, rice • Legumes like lentils, soybeans, chickpeas, butter beans, black beans and split peas, lupins, pea protein from yellow peas (is complete but is low in methionine) • Nuts • Seeds like hemp (is complete but low in lysine), pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, • chia seeds • Soy derivatives like tempeh, tofu and soy milk • Some vegetables like broccoli, spinach, asparagus, artichokes, potatoes, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts • Spirulina • Nutritional yeast • Mycoprotein e.g. Quorn Choose wholefoods over more processed alternatives like soy sausages and burgers. These products will have differing degrees of processing and can contain added salt, sugar, fats and/or other additives. Check the food labels or opt for homemade versions so you know exactly…

Tea is high in nitrogen and contains minerals such as magnesium, potassium, zinc and fluoride that are needed for healthy plants. You can sprinkle used tea leaves on the ground to enrich your soil or you can add them to your compost. Even leaves removed from tea bags will be useful. Plants that particularly like tea leaves are tomato, capsicum, chilli and eggplant. If you have some leftover liquid tea, don’t throw it away but instead add it to your watering can; using green tea in this way may even discourage insects. To speed up the decomposition process and enrich your compost, pour a few cups of strongly brewed tea into the heap.…

What makes you feel the most wild and alive? Exploring the outdoors, whether it be alone or with loved ones. I’ve always enjoyed spending time in nature, but I didn’t fully appreciate it until I adopted my dog Lady. She’s really introduced me to another level of spending time outside. Florida, as flat as it may be, has an abundance of trails and parks that are filled with lush greenery. Exploring the palm-filled trails is nothing short of magical. It’s where most of my inspiration comes from; sunlight and vegetation. You’re a self-taught artist and illustrator. When did your love for art first begin? Art has always been a huge part of my life. My family has many creatives ranging from painters to musicians. Both my grandfather and my mother…

It’s tempting to put the rest of your life on hold while searching for the perfect mate. But the narrower your life, the narrower your chance of finding that special someone. So follow your passions and perhaps introduce a few more. You may meet someone who’s equally passionate about something you love, be it rock-climbing, foreign movies, tattoos or Thai food. And check out Meetup. It’s a great non-dating app that helps bring people with the same interests together. If you do decide to go down the online dating path, here are some tips to consider. Safety first • When meeting someone new, meet somewhere neutral, where there are plenty of people around. • Let friends know where you are on new or almost new dates. • Organise a “safe…

What makes you feel the most wild and alive? Freedom. The freedom to choose what to do with my time. The freedom to be my own master. The freedom to love who I want and how I want. The freedom to express myself. Freedom is definitely what makes me feel the most wild and alive. When did Studio Medea first begin and what was your inspiration? Studio Medea was born late 2020 while sipping a glass of Nebbiolo with friends. The inspiration for Medea was and always will be Italy, with its history, its beauty, and all those contradictions that make it the unique and magnificent place we all know. How has a sense of ambition and drive shaped where you are now? Certainly the ambition to show the stories…

Islands and islanders hold a special place in the imaginations of many people. Lighthouses, shipwrecks, hardy fishermen, lonely beaches, wildlife and good food are common to the Bass Strait islands. Kangaroo Island is no different; it has them all and to a very refined degree. It also has an Aboriginal past but, unlike the wine, sheep, cheese, marron and bread, it does nothing to advertise the fact. On the contrary, it hides from that history. Kangaroo Island’s devastating fires of 2019–2020 destroyed buildings but it also scorched souls. The island will take a long time to revive physically and psychologically. So much tourist infrastructure was destroyed that the island’s economy received a massive hit. Recovery will be slow and painful. It is easy to celebrate and promote great food, idyllic…

Are today’s info-wars driving you wild? With zillions of stories, blogs and vlogs pushing different agendas, you have to be a super-sleuth to dig out the truth. Unsurprisingly, polls show faith in media and government has slumped to an all-time low. But who do you trust in a world where any image can be manipulated; where the story and who tells it has become a prized commodity; and where the quest to find the truth can be like wandering through a hall of smoke and mirrors, counter-claims and part truths? Fake news is as old as storytelling itself, says Mark Andrejevic, professor of Communications and Media Studies at Monash University. “It’s more of a drama now because we have systems for amplifying and distributing it that allow it to become…

What makes you feel the most wild and alive? Not knowing what comes next and discovering the new. When did your love for creating art first begin? Since I can remember. As a kid I always liked play acting with my toys, then it seemed unacceptable for a 12-year-old to keep doing that, so I made drawings that play-acted with each other. I still do that and now I’ve started play-acting with toys again. Talk to us about how and why you bring humour and play into your work. I find life quite ridiculous, particularly the frustrating mystery of the wonky human mind (and the death part). Having a sense of humour helps me deal with the absurdities of life and it’s also entertaining. Humour has to make its way…

Books Honeybee CRAIG SILVEY, ALLEN & UNWIN Unlikely life-altering friendships, gender dysphoria, drugs, homelessness and drag queens — author Craig Silvey is back with a book that encapsulates a struggle across generations. Honeybee charts an intense and emotionally driven path filled with the highs and lows of finding your identity and embracing it, and not just among friends and family but within yourself. Honeybee is a heartbreakingly powerful story of resilience, hope and struggle. Reminding us of the power of acceptance, representation and love, the book is a gripping must-read of its time. Honeybee, in our eyes, is a new Australian classic that will undoubtedly bring a deeper understanding of what it is to be a trans youth trying to find your place in a heteronormative world. CB Home by…

Virtual vacation Thank you for Saxon Kent’s beautiful photographs in WILD issue four. They came at a time when we were unable to jump on a plane and experience the true beauty of our planet in reality. Those photographs reminded me of past holidays, helped to ease my work and life stress and applied a soothing sensation to my soul. In these COVID-19 times, there is nothing I needed more than those virtual vacations. Saxon’s photographs were a wonderful celebration of our shores and the beauty right here in Byron Bay. Claire Respecting culture I love everything about WILD, especially the acknowledgment to Country in a non-tokenistic way. In my years as a childcare educator, I’ve noticed that this area is overlooked, and it saddens my heart. When we get…

Eight-year-old Sarah grips her mother’s hand tightly as they walk into the local shopping centre to try on some new shoes for school. She feels her heart beating faster. Her breathing becomes shallow and quick. She feels light-headed and her throat begins to swell before uncontrollably spiralling into a coughing fit. Trying not to vomit in front of the sales assistant, she can see the confusion in her mother’s face. Sarah’s cheeks flush red as the embarrassment begins to take over. Feelings of guilt, imperfection and fear wash over her and settle deep inside her thoughts. “Why can’t I just be normal, like all the other kids?” she asks herself. Sarah and her mother leave the store without the shoes and she takes it upon herself to write her mum…

Always choose certified organic tampons or pads These products come with a guarantee that they are pesticide-, chemical-, dye-and fragrance-free. Switch to a menstrual cup Ensure it is hypoallergenic and certified chemical-and toxin-free. Menstrual cups can be a lot gentler on your vagina than tampons and significantly lower the number of tampons and pads entering landfill each year. Understand that your vagina is self-cleansing Female sex organs have evolved to be self-cleaning. The vaginal canal is richly endowed with blood vessels and produces mucus that protects against and washes away harmful microorganisms. Therefore, douching, using fragrant products and internal soaps are all unnecessary and should be avoided. It is worrying to know that douching has been associated with adverse reproductive symptoms such as bacteria and yeast infections, pelvic inflammation and…

James Nestor is fascinated by the shape of the human skull — or more specifically, how it has changed over time. When writing his latest book, Breath, published by Penguin, James looked through the Morton Collection, a collection of human skulls housed in the basement of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, to learn how humans have evolved across centuries. What he found surprised him. “All of our ancestors from around 300 to 400 years ago, and back to a million years ago and longer, all had perfect teeth. And that really frightened me. I wondered what else we’ve lost in our ability to function normally. It turns out, a lot,” he says. The perfectly straight teeth of our ancestors are a sign something changed for the…

Soy foods have been part of the traditional Asian diet for thousands of years but are often controversial in the Western world, mainly due to fears around isoflavones that are like phytoestrogens (they have estrogen-like effects in the body). While there is a big variety in the types of soy foods consumed today, research suggests that for adults, moderate amounts of soy foods are unlikely to have adverse effects, especially organic non-GMO whole or fermented soy, and may even benefit cardiovascular health and reduce cancer risk. Some studies have linked soy protein to a slight increase in menstrual cycle length (by about one day on average) in premenopausal women, however the effects on fertility are unknown.…

After water, tea is the world’s most popular beverage. It is estimated that in excess of 750 million litres of tea are consumed around the world each day and in Australia more than 22 million cups of tea are drunk daily. All of the 3000 varieties of tea around the world are made from the Camellia sinensis plant. The varieties derive from the locations in which the plants are grown, some additives (such as bergamot to make Earl Grey) and differences in processing. It is important to note that herbal teas are not included in that 3000 figure and that they are made from entirely different plants. Herbal teas are made from plants such as chamomile, peppermint and ginger (plus hundreds of others) where the flowers, leaves or roots are…

What do you get when you cross nostalgia-loving millennials with months of social distancing? The answer, apparently, is a new wave of conversation-inducing, laugh-out-loud party games. Amid the ruins of down-sized restaurants, shuttered nightclubs and festivals that all but went extinct, “The Big Night In” has become the new “out” and with it, the parlour game is enjoying something of a renaissance. Us millennials have a habit of escaping to the past; we collect vinyl records, knit our sorrows away, snap memories on Polaroid cameras and, faced with months of social distancing, play the sort of games our teenage selves would have cringed at. When the world falls apart, there is something reassuring about returning to a simpler time. Party games are to the pandemic what paint-by-numbers is to anxiety…

You’ve just released your new Smitten Merino winter range. What will we find in the collection? We love winter at Smitten Merino as we’re all about wool, warmth and layering soft merino clothing that is relaxing and easy to wear. This year we are bringing out some beautiful pieces in chocolate/espresso: a polo-neck dress and long drape cardigan that works with our mustard skirt and tops. Also, some new dresses coming in gumtree green. This colourway is soft and earthy, works with chocolate and is flattering to most colour complexions. Another new colour this season is navy/ivory fine pinstripe. All our pieces are designed to be easily mixed and matched. Tell us about your new sleepwear and dressing gown range. What materials are used? Why have these items been so…

Home is… Home is a place to reset. I’m fortunate to live close to the water, so I have a lot of memories sitting and watching the waves lap against the shore. It’s a good place to think. I attend university in Canberra, so every time I return to my family during the holidays it gives me an opportunity to contrast just how much has changed since I left. Physically, it’s the same — the same neighbourhood, shops, houses and leafy trees. But I feel like I grow so much as a person each year. Only a few years ago I walked those same streets as a high school graduate, trying to figure out my purpose. I never expected to do the work that I do now and love. I…

We’re craving some digital downtime. Tell us why the Shoalhaven region is perfect for enjoying a moment of calm? The Shoalhaven has the best of both worlds. You can enjoy everything that cute country towns have to offer, from wineries and cafes to shopping and fine dining before slowing down and soothing your soul in the unspoilt wilderness and ocean. Just two hours from Sydney and Canberra, the region provides the life-leisure balance we have craved after a 2020 spent glued to our screens and primarily in our own homes. There are more than 100 beaches and 70 per cent of national park and forest to explore; you can unwind and unplug away from your inbox and Wi-Fi, reconnect with yourself and enjoy the relaxed country rhythm. In the Shoalhaven,…

When COVID-19 left Ella Stening and her two friends Anna Ugarte and Elizabeth Mitchell jobless, the trio wasted no time in putting their years of hospitality experience to good use. “The three of us were spending a lot of time talking about what was happening in our industry, which forced us to assess what we really wanted, where we were going and what we were good at,” says Ella, who previously ran a bottle shop. Elizabeth had been working as a restaurant chef while Anna’s plans to open a restaurant in Ibiza were put on hold. The global pandemic had forced Ella’s housemate to move home, freeing up a room in her Sydney terrace house. “It was an appropriate size for a dining room and I thought, why not a…

Flavedo & Albedo If you’re looking for minimalist, fuss-free and plastic-free cosmetics, Flavedo & Albedo is your answer. I’m obsessed with everything about these products, from the packaging to the pay-off. The Dew Tint is perfect for everyday use with a dewy finish that works on the cheeks, lips or eyes; The Bright Stripe Eyeliners are great for adding a bold wing or colourful waterline; and the High Glow offers a beautiful highlight for every occasion. The Velvet Eyeshadow in Cool Bronze is beautifully pigmented and has become my new go-to for a bit of shimmer. And with ‘70s style in full swing, I’m sure the Sky Shadow will be on high rotation in my palette this season, too! GN flavedoandalbedo.com Hydrogen Health Water Bottle Water is vital. At a…

WILD in the world The best way to wake up: coffee and WILD. @freya_nelson Turning heads Surf, sunshine, salty skin and WILD words. @gabbylowik WILD wisdom Issue five sitting snug alongside its WILD and WellBeing family. @liz_mclardy Moment I recently spent two days at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in the Gold Coast hinterland for my “babymoon”. It was filled with nourishing food, pampering, bush walking and a long soak in this outdoor bath admiring the cute wallabies that surrounded me. Art Maggie Stephenson is breaking my heart with her clever use of colour, the magic of nature and the female form. Check her work out on page 54. Book I’ve tossed aside the pregnancy books and started reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle. The intimate memoir is tender, raw and offers an electrifying wake-up call…

At age 14, I (finally) hit puberty and, like all teenagers, was curious about my changing body — especially my genitals. So naturally I jumped onto Google to see what a “normal” vagina looked like. There I found articles like ‘The 5 Different Types of Labia’, which suggested getting a hand-held mirror, squatting down and getting to know what kind of labia I had. Of course, I immediately grabbed a compact mirror from the bathroom and locked the door. Squatting down with my undies around my ankles, mirror in hand, I studied myself briefly, then swallowed shame and disgust as I shoved the mirror back into the drawer. I’d never watched porn so I’d never really seen another vagina, but I knew enough to know that my genitals weren’t “perfect”.…

Science reveals that diets rich in plant-based foods with fewer animal foods improves health and wellbeing and benefits the planet. Plant-based eating patterns have been gaining momentum and attention for some time now. Interestingly, the Google search term saw a spike in October 2019, around a similar time to the release of controversial Netflix documentary The Game Changers. It also seems that plant-based consumers are concerned with protein. Global plant protein sales are soaring and it doesn’t look like they’ll be slowing down anytime soon. Multiple market research reports estimate that the plant protein global market will trend towards $AU24.3 billion by 2025. Plant-based wave There are plenty of reasons why people are looking to plant-based diets (PBD). Science reveals that diets rich in plant-based foods with fewer animal foods…

Similar to antioxidant polyphenols, the caffeine content of tea varies depending on the type and the way it is brewed. A smaller-leaf tea will release more of its caffeine than a larger-leaf tea. If the water has cooled before being poured over the leaves, then less caffeine will be released. However, in general terms, white tea has around six to 25 milligrams of caffeine per cup, green tea around 8-36mg, oolong tea 12-50mg and black tea anywhere from 23-110mg per cup. Most of the caffeine, around 80 per cent, is released from the tea in the first 30 seconds of brewing. So, if you want to have a decaf tea, pour hot water over the leaves, then after 45 seconds pour off that water and then re-brew with fresh hot…

1 Commit to attending regular classes Find a class with a teacher you like and ensure the location and timing fits with your schedule so it’s easy for you to go at least once a week. 2 Establish your own home practice Invest in your own yoga mat and establish a routine. Start to get up a little earlier and begin your day with a yoga flow. If you need an online resource, Byron Yoga Centre has a Level 1 sequence on our Shop page. 3 Start to explore yoga beyond just asana By now you would have noticed that yoga is more than a physical practice. The Sutras of Patanjali lists the eight limbs of yoga — do you know what these are? Learning the foundations will enrich your…

1 He’s super-confident Initially, his confidence was likely the thing that had you hook, line and sinker. A f*ck boy exudes confidence; he’s the type of alpha male that energy. 2 The first date was perfect He knows how to woo you and and will likely sweep you off your feet on the first date. Seemingly never putting a foot wrong, he will be charming, chivalrous and courteous. 3 He texts late at night Not to be confused with a booty call, a f*ck boy will often text late at night. The subliminal messages behind those texts: you’re a last resort for a guy that didn’t get a better offer. Don’t write back, you deserve better. 4 He makes a lot of promises Let’s get one thing clear: promises are…

What makes you feel wild and alive? For me, I feel most wild and alive when in nature. I have a huge respect for the natural world; it is where, as a creative, I find my deepest inspiration. Whether I am researching new ingredients and bio-actives to incorporate into our products or simply finding peace and stillness in nature, it is where I feel most at home. Please tell us about the scientifically proven bio-actives used in your skincare range — how do they work? What does that kind of skin science achieve? As a brand, we are dedicated to creating products that are as efficacious and innovative as they are luxurious. That is why we are so passionate about using bio-actives in each of our formulas. The reason why…

Elyse and I are wading through a field of native Kangaroo Grass, Themeda australis, near the Southern Highlands of NSW. We’ve had good rain this season, so the soil is a dream to dig and the dam is full and surprisingly clear. My Kelpie Rainey is working alongside us, her ears sticking just above the grass seed heads as they glisten and sway brown-bronze in the sun. We’re out here planting tube stock of various native plants under the guidance of Christian Hampson, CEO and co-founder of Yerrabingin, an Indigenous landscape, design and collaborative solutions start-up. As we plant lemon myrtle, Backhousia citriodora, Elyse fills me in: “Lemon myrtle is one of my favourite plants because of its instantly refreshing and uplifting citrus aroma when you crush the leaves. It…

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