The strength in leaning on support…
From meeting many of you, I might hazard a guess to say that you probably often feel hyper independent, pride yourself on having your own shit together, and struggle to lean on support even when it's offered because as we know, you're a strong, independent woman. Am I right? I had the opportunity to found out how I feel about leaning hard on others this month, but it wasn't by choice…
What Mums Actually want for Mothers Day (turns out it’s not breakfast in bed)
What does Mum actually want for Mother's Day? As I'm travelling overseas on Sunday, we celebrated Mothers Day early last weekend. I told Mum I could make her breakfast in bed, and it turns out she couldn't think of anything worse! I guess crumbs in the bed is a bit of an ick for many of us. We pondered over where that tradition started, then I asked Mum what mothers ACTUALLY want for Mothers Day.
5 reasons why busy women need to prioritise outdoor adventure
There’s a particular kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix. March was a big month for me; two school camps, two weddings, two Kangaroo Island guiding trips, two festivals, plus moving house. While the month was full of things I genuinely love, I still found myself arriving at the end of it feeling completely fried. Not just tired, but disconnected...from my body, from my breath, and from that more spacious version of myself I know I can be. Your month might have looked different, but if you’re anything like the women I work with, I’d guess you had a month of work, meetings, fringe shows, social events, and holding a big mental load too. You had that feeling that life is full, but you somehow feel a little… off. And here’s the thing: the answer isn’t always doing less. Because if I’m honest, I don’t want a smaller life. I want a full one. A rich one. One that holds work I care about, people I love, and experiences that light me up. But what I was reminded of very clearly of camping over the Easter long weekend, is this: Busy women don’t just need rest, we need to step outside. Not in a “quick walk around the block” kind of way...in a leave-your-phone-behind, feel-your-feet-on-the-earth, remember-who-you-are kind of way. After four days of camping in the bush, swimming in the river, walking under moonlight, and sitting by the fire under a sky full of stars… I feel like myself again. I feel clear, grounded and regulated. It reminded me that time like this isn’t a luxury or a “nice to have", it’s a vital part of how I take care of myself so I can actually keep showing up in my life in a way that feels good. I’d even go as far as saying this: for overstretched, over-analytical, high-achieving women, regular solid blocks of outdoor time isn’t optional, It’s essential. Here’s why outdoor adventure matters more than you think.
Why Feeling Capable Outdoors Has Nothing to Do With Being “Outdoorsy”
Dearest gentle reader,
I’m worried you’re thinking about going hiking, but fear you’re just “not that outdoorsy.”
It’s something I hear often. Sometimes it’s whispered apologetically. Sometimes it’s said louder, almost like a flex, as if being a girl who is outdoorsy might somehow be embarrassing.
But here’s what I’ve noticed over the past decade guiding women outdoors: the women who say they’re “not outdoorsy” are often capable, intelligent, high-functioning women in every other area of their lives. They run businesses, lead teams, raise families, manage complex schedules, and solve problems daily. And yet, when it comes to hiking, paddling, or planning an overnight trip, something shifts. Suddenly, they feel unsure.
The word “outdoorsy” has become shorthand for something mythical. Someone who grew up camping. Someone who knows knots instinctively. Someone who doesn’t have a fear of snakes. But capability outdoors isn’t a personality trait. It’s a skill set. And skill sets can be learned.