Table of contents for Issue 7 in WellBeing Wild

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Growing up in an Asian household, the “model minority” myth was an omnipresence that hummed in the background of my childhood. It applauded me when I won awards, but scolded me when my grades fell short. It celebrated when I got my university degree, but berated me when I chose a career in the arts. It was also there during my mental health struggles, surrounding me in a cloud of silence, shame and embarrassment. I didn’t realise its impact until my early 20s; the myth is insidious like that. Subtle. Sneaky. And something every Asian has experienced to varying degrees. Born into a Filipino family that migrated to Australia, my experience of the model minority stereotype can be summarised in a few key sentences: Be highly educated. Be a doctor,…

There is a yellow beach in my mind. I know the damp tang of casuarina that hangs in the air there after rain; I have seen the water when it storms and the dunes are swallowed into the bruised belly of a winter sky. I collect shells along the water’s edge — cowries and scallops, baby-pink in their folds — and wish that I could place them into the pocket of an anorak and later run my hand along their contours and maybe smell the salt on them still. “Shouldn’t be much longer now. Wish this rain’d piss off.” Street lights drift over your face in swabs of sallow orange as we drive, pooling for a moment in the hollows there before the darkness catches up. A steady, warm rain…

During certain times of the month, we are more articulate, more creative and even more detail-oriented. And it’s all to do with our menstrual cycles. Tapping into these natural rhythms to optimise our work and personal lives is a little talked about bio-hack, but one that can have a huge impact on our productivity and energy levels. Cycle syncing is a concept popularised by women’s menstrual health expert, author and founder of FLOLiving.com Alisa Vitti. After being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Alisa spent 15 years researching the fluctuations of hormones within menstrual cycles. She found that these hormone shifts have a profound effect on our overall wellbeing, but that most mainstream nutrition and lifestyle plans are tailored to men. Cycle syncing is Alisa’s answer for women who want to…

Do you recall the moment you were first interested in natural health? I got into health and wellness from a young age as I wanted to fuel my body in a better way and have greater energy. But my real interest in natural health stemmed from when I was diagnosed with PCOS and was given no other option than the contraceptive pill. I knew there had to be more out there that could help me. I have always loved nature, so it felt right to go down the path of natural health and learn about natural remedies to support my body. This is also why I believe I am so strongly pulled towards learning all about natural, sustainable alternatives for women’s health and wellness as I want to support women…

Many cultures have traditional beauty rituals, some of which have been revered for thousands of years. In modern times, a number of these rituals can be found in combination or stand-alone as beauty secrets held by women and men all around the world. Backed by contemporary research, beauty benefits long recognised and shared by indigenous cultures can be derived from Kakadu plum, açaí berries, matcha, cacao, argan oil and turmeric. These six powerful plants should be staples in your pantry or beauty bag because, after all, radiant beauty begins on the inside. Kakadu plum Kakadu plum, which is also known as gubinge or by its botanical name Terminalia ferdinandiana, is one of northern Australia’s most valued native bush foods. Kakadu plum has exceptional nutritional and medicinal properties and has been…

Why are you so passionate about sun safety? My younger sister was diagnosed with a melanoma on her arm that required removal and left a terrible scar. This made me learn how I can protect others from going through the same thing she did. I channelled my anger at the false and misleading claims out there about “natural” products and drew upon my love of organic ingredients to start my own brand, Eco Tan. Why did you introduce sun care products into your line? Eco Tan x Eco By Sonya Driver was founded because of skin cancer. As we’re based in Australia, sun safety is part of our DNA. How does your Eco Tan Sunscreen work? Our Face Sunscreen has been thoroughly tested according to Australian Government standards by the…

Home is … Wherever my chocolate stash is! But on a more spiritual note… home is where my personal energy lives and breathes. For me, filling my apartment with plants, flowers, paints, tea, Polaroids and random lava lamps are all part of my process, but really it’s all about whether or not I feel that sense of warmth and grounded energy when I walk through my door at the end of the day. Sometimes home is just a feeling. My morning routine … I usually wake up before the beautiful human I call my girlfriend and feed my cat Chance immediately. If I choose to ignore her, my ankles become her morning snack. My work day starts early as I usually post to my socials around 7.30am every day —…

Home is … Oh, this is a deceivingly tough question. My family is in Brisbane. I grew up there and “Brisvegas” will always hold a special place in my heart. Now, my husband Joel and I live in Brixton, London. Joel is from a big family who are all here in the UK, so we feel very much at home here too. Our studio is also in Brixton, so I feel very settled in the neighbourhood. How I start my day … With coffee. Friends of ours own the local coffee shop so I feel like I get to catch up with them every morning on route to the park. We live right by Brockwell Park so I have no excuse not to start my day with a route around…

When I was little, I always dreamed of being a designer. I studied communication design, slowly found my style and knew roughly where my strengths were. What makes you feel the most wild and alive? Music and being creative gets me wild and alive. When I listen to good music I feel more motivated, more lively and have more fun with whatever I’m doing. Where are you based? I’m now based in Karlsruhe in southwestern Germany after moving here in 2020. Before Karlsruhe, I lived and grew up in Hamburg. When did your love for art first begin? When I was little, I always dreamed of being a designer. I studied communication design, slowly found my style and knew roughly where my strengths were. How has a sense of ambition…

Books Ghosts DOLLY ALDERTON, PENGUIN If you’re looking for a book to curl up with and while away the winter hours, Ghosts is your answer. It’s a witty work of fiction that hits almost too close to home. In the modern world of dating, you’ve probably ghosted or been ghosted by someone. And Alderton really captures the feeling of dating in your 20s and 30s: adrenaline rushes, heartache, cruelty, silver linings and all. Ghosts follows Nina Dean, a London-based food writer who is a little too relatable, in the first year of her 30s. She’s grappling with millennial angst as her friends settle down with their husbands and babies, and the ticking of her biological clock becomes louder and louder. And then her ex gets engaged; cue the perfectly timed…

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Moment I recently took my four-month-old daughter to her first climate protest — it’s never too early to get activated (…baby Daphne slept through the whole thing). Podcast Nothing makes me happier than having my guilty pleasures validated (eg. the antioxidant content of a glass of red). Sentimental in the City, a podcast mini-series that discusses hit TV show Sex and the City for “the Great American Novel it really is” does exactly that. Each episode, hosts Dolly Alderton and Caroline O’Donoghue talk through a season of the show in a quasiacademic, critical way. If you love a “theme” and a giggle, this one is for you. Art I love the playful, punchy illustrations by Yanii Putrii on page 128. Her nature-inspired patterns and imaginative colour combinations really speak my language. wild win…

In a recent interview with journalist Louis Theroux, musician FKA Twigs talked about her abusive past relationship with Shia LaBeouf. “Presumably there were aspects of the relationship at the beginning that made you want to pursue it and continue it?” Louis asks. “The first thing is an intense honeymoon period at the beginning,” says Twigs. “It is a signifier of how brilliant things can be. It sets the benchmark for if you behave well and meet the rules of the abuser … intense love bombing, big displays of affection, lots of love words and happy times — that’s very common in the beginning of an abusive relationship.” Her story is raw and, worryingly, all too relatable. Although domestic violence is regularly mentioned in the news, it’s often reduced to abstract…

What makes you feel wild and alive? Those moments when we wholeheartedly went with our instincts! Often there are times where critical decisions need to be made. Going with our gut has almost always returned the best outcomes. We can both recall occasions when overthinking a problem led to regret because we were too slow to act. Our biggest wins came when we believed in ourselves, trusted our natural wild instincts and took that leap of faith. Please tell us about some of the products you feature in your range. While in Japan we were in awe of how the act of tea drinking was elevated to a ceremonial ritual. As we dug deeper into this ritual, we realised how the Japanese have clearly understood the wellbeing, social and health…

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If you walk just a little off the beaten track, venture higher up the escarpment or linger along the creek bank, you might find some intriguing nooks of plants, streams and rocks that rest together in perfect harmony. It’s these little pockets of unique bliss that I’m constantly seeking out when venturing outdoors. It’s their composition that I try to replicate in my garden designs and, more importantly, the feeling they provoke that I hope to encapsulate. Which natural landscapes do you love to be in? Maybe it’s as simple as being somewhere you can’t hear the traffic or bump into other human beings. No doubt you’ve seen many and varying beautiful ecosystems in your travels, whether local or abroad. Most of us are lucky to be able to explore…

In my late teens and early twenties, I took pride in being loud-mouthed and obnoxious because I conflated shock-value with openness (I blame my copious reality-TV consumption). I thought success equalled celebrity, and the celebrities that were poppin’ to me were popular due to their big personalities. As I’ve matured, I’ve settled into a quieter confidence. I value the validation and connection you get from being vulnerable, but also understand I don’t have to share every part of myself with the world to be “real” and authentic. I sometimes find myself wanting to slip back into the personality of my past because it’s easy, but I stop myself because I know that not liking the person you portray to the outside world isn’t a comfortable feeling. I just have to…

Aries March 21–April 19 This season presents a time for you to work through any old wounds and stories where you have put your deepest desires first, Aries. Lessons and opportunities present within this season for you to realise that it is more than okay to simply want what you want. It is your birthright to feel fulfilled, joyful and happy, and when you genuinely desire something truthful and authentic to you — whether it’s money or a career that lights you up — anything is possible. Go gentle on yourself as old stories and limiting beliefs emerge. These are to be left in the past so you may move forward lighter. The stars beckon you to lighten your load and to realise that, in doing so, you inspire others…

WILD ones, what a thrill it is to be speaking directly to you. I write this shortly after receiving the news that our one-of-akind editor, Kate, has safely delivered her baby boy. As she takes some time to welcome her new addition to the world, I will be doing my best to step into her shoes. It’s a sort of Changing of the Guard, I suppose, as I return from my own maternity leave and Kate begins hers. Albeit just a short few months, I came out of my own baby bubble with a new resolve to reorientate my time towards the things that really mattered. And there couldn’t have been a better, or more fitting, welcome back to work than the enormous pile of submissions from our WILD Words…

It has been a real privilege to read your words. We launched this competition in a year of incredible uncertainty and anxiety about the future. This fear of what lies ahead is hardly new for us millennials. The source of our worry might have shifted last year, but the feelings were somewhat familiar. Between the climate crisis, sky-high house prices, the struggle for meaningful employment and the pressure to monetise our hobbies, anxiety has become the millennial patois; the thrumming lifeblood of a generation burnt out and under pressure. So many of you are grappling with this uncertainty. But what stood out in the hundreds of submissions we received is your willingness to fight for a better version of the world we collectively worry about. To chip away at the…

It’s a routine that has become all too familiar. Coffee dates over Zoom calls, business conducted through emails and movies streamed straight to your couch. While long commutes and disposable coffee cups are a thing of the past, at least for now, the environmental impact of your digital footprint is ramping up. When you think about eco-friendly practices, the internet might not be the first thing that comes to mind. After all, the web is something that just … exists. Being able to shop international brands, connect with friends across the globe and find out (literally) anything in a matter of seconds is something we take for granted. But have you ever asked yourself how it is all generated? The ecological impact of the web Yes, your browsing habits impact…

It’s wonderful to be a woman – except when it isn’t. In fact, it’s downright irritating when the sensitive skin of the vagina feels out of balance. With Kolorex Vaginal Care Washes and Creams, we’ve got you covered. Welcome to a new world of vaginal care • pH balanced • Herbal formulation • Gentle on the skin • Soothing skincare With the power of Horopito Available from Amazon Australia, GoVita and other leading health stores and pharmacies. Learn more about vaginal care and Kolorex at kolorex.com.au…

How do you live a wild and meaningful life? Same as anyone really … time with family, friends, time spent outside, fishing, swimming, being grateful for little things. Workwise, we’re lucky in that we’re doing something that’s meaningful to us. Something that we hope will have a positive impact beyond our own company. And honestly, setting up our own business during a pandemic has been a pretty wild adventure. What influences Flavedo & Albedo products and designs? Sustainable makeup brands tend to be quite earnest and a little bit boring. We feel that makeup should never be boring — we didn’t want to strip the joy out of it. I don’t know that we have any specific or notable influences, but we’re aiming to make products that you covet, things…

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy,” says peace activist, spiritual leader and Buddhist poet Thich Nhat Hanh. There is truth in his words. Researchers at the University of Kansas found that smiling helps to reduce the body’s response to stress and can lower the heart rate in tense situations. Several other studies suggest that smiling can cause people to feel more uplifted or fulfilled, can help maintain blood pressure and can even lead to improved immunity. During the pandemic, our faces have often been hidden behind face masks or Zoom’s “camera-off” setting. There has been less opportunity to smile at store attendants, neighbours and colleagues. With face masks and working from home likely to continue, at…

What makes you feel the most wild and alive? When people write to me about how they feel when they see my illustrations or thank me for them. Often when I publish my illustrations, I also write about my feelings and share my thoughts. Many people later also share their experiences and emotions. Knowing that something created by my hands has the power to evoke thoughts, feelings or start a dialogue is amazing and makes me feel alive. Where are you based? I live in a small town in southern Poland. My entire artistic world fits in my little room, which is full of sunshine and the sound of birds in spring and summer. When did your love for art first begin? I think this love has been in me…

Given the option, would you and your other half rather talk about sex, religion, politics or money? Let me guess, it’s not money. When it comes to the most complex and avoided conversations you can have, money is often top of the list. Many couples find themselves dancing around the topic for years, sometimes even decades. But we do know that the less money is discussed, the more likely couples are to keep financial secrets, harbor resentments and spiral into disagreements. Arguments about money have the potential to be especially toxic, because the topic is often rooted in emotional history. Researchers have shown there’s a direct link between divorce rates and the number of times a couple has argued about their budget. In a report commissioned by Canstar this year,…

When do you feel the most alive and wild? Anytime I’m in the ocean. I am an ocean lover and an action girl. I love to walk or run along the beach in the early mornings or after work in the summer — it’s the perfect way to finish the day. In my downtime and on holidays you will find me camping, surfing, diving and fishing. Talk us through the moment you decided to create your beautiful clothing brand, Humidity Lifestyle? After a lifetime of working with major brands and gaining a wealth of knowledge, plucking up the courage to create my own brand was the next step. I was forever the frustrated designer working with other brands, but I’m glad I didn’t rush the process. I owe a lot…

Our daily schedules unravelled during lockdown. Time seemed to meld together until it lost its distinct edges altogether. The idea of being productive while sheltering at home certainly had its moment on social media (“daily yoga practice!”, “launch a business!”), but realistically we were all just in survival mode (and Zooming in our pyjamas). Now, as we timidly return to the office, plan dinner dates and fill our calendars, it’s time to refamiliarise ourselves with time management. So what does it take to reach productivity nirvana? The answer is more complex than scheduling blocks of your time. We all function differently, peak at different times of the day and respond to different techniques. As with any life “hack”, managing your time effectively is a process of trial and error, and…

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Jacob’s Creek Sunday afternoons are for cheese boards, picnics and good-quality wine. At the time of writing, I am over eight months pregnant. Although I’ve enjoyed a few drops of wine and some pasteurised soft cheeses this pregnancy, I’m ready for a full glass of wine. My drink of choice? Jacob’s Creek Nature’s Craft Organic Rosé. This vibrant rosé leads with refreshing pomegranate notes and a crunchy, savoury finish. Lifted aromas of bright florals with hints of red apple and strawberry make it the perfect afternoon delight. Only a few more weeks left to go and I’ll be enjoying this crisp rosé on my lips while looking lovingly into my little one’s fresh new eyes. KH jacobscreek.com/en Lovehoney x ROMP Here at WILD we’re all for self-love, and destigmatising female…

BLOOM by Young Living Brightening Lotion BLOOM by Young Living™ Brightening Lotion is infused with the most advanced natural ingredients, brightening the skin’s appearance while boosting natural radiance. BLOOM by Young Living’s lightweight hydration helps to moisturise skin, while antioxidants help to minimise the appearance of future damage. youngliving.com/en_AU White Glo Curcumin and turmeric are well known for their miracle anti-inflammatory properties. Less known are the oral health benefits curcumin can provide, especially in fighting tartar. This extra-strength whitening toothpaste contains the active curcumin extracted from turmeric to fight plaque and tartar build-up. With regular use this formulation provides extra protection against decay. It contains ingredients to whiten yellowing stains and discolourations from tooth enamel and is suitable for daily use. Available in Coles, Priceline and Chemist Warehouse. whiteglo.com Harlo…