Inside the world’s most expensive rehab centre
IT BOASTS penthouses by the mountains, lakeside villas and even a castle. But this isn’t a Ritz-Carlton – it’s a $130,000-per-week rehab facility.
Wellbeing
How to conquer your inbox
EVER felt overwhelmed looking at all your unread emails? We know how you feel. Here’s what to do.
Is social media really ruining yoga?
IT’S International Yoga Day, and yogis everywhere will be sharing photos of their sun salutations to celebrate. But is narcissism ruining this ancient practice?
That time I had lunch with the Dalai Lama
THERE was an incident with a bowl of soup when Meshel Laurie sat down to eat with the Dalai Lama. She was running late and His Holiness wasn’t having any of it.
Could you spend 100 days trusting others?
HOW much do you trust the people in your life? One woman has engaged in the ultimate social experiment to open her self up to being closer to others. But will it work?
Things we should reclaim from childhood
THERE are some sweet pursuits where you step out of your head and focus on hands and heart. Here’s the some stuff we grown-ups should be stealing back from childhood.
What in the world is a ‘cuddle club’?
SOME participants charge $1 per minute and offer up to 50 different positions. But this isn’t sex. It’s Australia’s ‘cuddle party’ scene where there’s only one catch.
Three things to help you live longer
IF YOU want to live to 100, scientists have discovered a few things everyone needs to do…
Inside Australia’s wealthy Hillsong church
IT’S the Australian mega-church that rakes in millions and counts Justin Bieber as a fan. Now one ex-member has revealed what it’s like inside Hillsong.
Life lessons: 20 things you need to know
WE’VE all stuffed up in our lives, but the best part about growing up? Knowing not to look back. Here are a few things Melissa Hoyer has learnt along the way.
When someone writes a book about your divorce
IMAGINE finding out intimate details of your personal life had been used to promote a bestselling novel, without your consent. That’s what happened to Elizabeth Lowrie. Here’s how she fought back.
How to be a motherless mother
LEIGH lost her mum to cancer when she was 32, and a mother to three young boys. Now she’s written a book about coping with grief and a family when you’ve lost the woman who created you.
The lowdown on chemical nasties in food
BODY+ SOUL nutritionist Lisa Guy looks at eight common foods and identifies the chemical nasties we should avoid.
Your whole life is based on a dirty lie
SHOCK! What you thought was your star sign is almost certainly not and it’s because of the way the planets have moved in the last 2000 years.
The woman who turned prison into profit
FOR some, the road to success is paved with gold or graduate degrees. For Lucinda Cross, it started in a jail cell, and is now covered in glitter and cardboard.
Doubt cast on famous blogger’s cancer diagnosis
FIRST, the company she founded was accused of failing to pass on charity cash. Now popular health blogger Belle Gibson admits she may not have had multiple cancers after all.
The Whole Pantry denies charity donation wrongdoing
SHE beat brain cancer to build a wellness empire. Now the company founded by Belle Gibson, The Whole Pantry, has been forced to deny some damaging claims.
How to find your ‘happy place’
WHERE is the happy place and how do you get there? Is it by taking a jog around the park? By going to work? Is it spending time with family?
Boy thinks he’s a reincarnated woman called Pam
WHEN Luke Ruehlman began talking about ‘Pam’, his mother assumed it was just an imaginary friend. It turns out, it wasn’t.
Doctor explains ‘what heaven looks like’
A DOCTOR in the US says she’s been to heaven and back and that spirits predicted the death of her son. He was dead 10 years later.
What being a Muslim in Australia is really like
WE speak to four Aussie women — a comedian, a fashion blogger, a TV content producer and a social worker — about what being Muslim means to them.
What I learned from not drinking
WHAT happens when a self-confessed booze enthusiast breaks up with alcohol? For Caleb Hulme-Moir, it proved more sobering than he expected.
Billboard causes a stir
A PROVOCATIVE billboard has been erected on one of our busiest motorways that is likely to ruffle the feathers of religious Australians.
Stephen Fry calls out ‘evil, stupid’ God
STEPHEN FRY is making the most powerful of enemies. When presented with the image of his creator, Fry has enlisted every pejorative imaginable.
‘There ain’t nothing lucky about that’
PEOPLE go to a life coach for a multitude of reasons. They hate their job, relationship, or they’re crippled by fear. But what are the three things that can help you succeed?
‘I saw my first dead body at 6’
SIXTH generation funeral director, Ian Allison, 34, is acutely aware of how fragile life can be and he has these life lessons for the rest of us.
What happens when women accept compliments
WHEN Gweneth Bateman began a social experiment replying to compliments she received from men online, she had no idea the reaction it would cause.
More leave to help with ‘work-life balance’
SENIOR staff a Sydney council could be getting an extra 10 days holiday a year to help their “work-life balance”. Yeah, we’re jealous too.
‘You are beautiful in every way’
ANTI-bullying organisation Champions Against Bullying have put together a powerful 46-second video comprised of teenagers reading messages sent to peers after they committed suicide.
What really happens in a massage
IT’S not uncommon for a massage to be given as a gift around Christmastime. But is it really beneficial, and what is it actually supposed to achieve?
Want to lose weight in 2015?
HOW many times have you made a New Year’s resolution? And how many times have you actually stuck to it? This is how you can keep your promise.
How to spend the whole year on holiday
HOLIDAYS are expensive and time-consuming. But if you can’t afford one this year, worry not. There’s a way for you to enjoy a year-round vacation without spending big or quitting your job.
Is self-hatred a cause of auto-immune disease?
ONE and a half million Australians suffer from the disease that has dogged author Sarah Wilson. Here she reveals her personal battle with herself.
My week living as Gwyneth Paltrow
SHE unashamedly shares her words of wisdom with millions. But what actually happens when you spend a week living like Gwyneth Paltrow?
10 reasons my parents’ divorce made me better
WHENEVER I hear the words “broken family,” I get a little pain in my chest. Here’s how my parents’ divorce helped me grow, and why I wouldn’t go back and change a thing.
The letter we all need to write
ANGELA Mollard is sick of reading letters people have written to their teenage selves. What’s the point? So she has come up with a much better idea.
Who are all these people?
WHY all the people, Melbourne? A mass influx of visitors have descended on the culture capital this weekend, but what for?
Can we be mindful in a connected world?
YOU don’t have to ditch your smartphone or switch off from life to achieve inner peace. Experts say we can be mindful even when we’re checking Facebook.
Meet the Anglo Aussies who converted to Islam
SARAH is a proud Anglo blue-eyed Australian woman. She’s also a proud Aboriginal and a Muslim. Her message to us is she’s still the same person, just with a scarf.
Why it takes balls to be happy
YOU say you want happiness. We all do. But the truth is, most of us wouldn’t know happiness if it appeared on our doorstep. Why are you so scared?
The best life advice from Lena Dunham
LENA Dunham has finally unveiled her collection of essays and advice, and here are eight of the best.
The ABC of stress reduction
IS THERE really just one simple technique to help conquer fear and stop the anxiety cycle? According to this healer, yes.
Six figures, Chanel and enlightenment
THESE corporate hippies have partied hard, worked hard, shopped hard and now they’re exploring inner health and spirituality.
Sydney’s best five spas for summer
WHERE to enjoy the ultimate pamper sessions and rejuvenation treatments in designer locations – and harmonise your body and soul in time for summer.
‘This is an insult to all women’
SENATOR Eric Abetz’s comments linking abortion with breast cancer are an insult to all women, says acting Greens Leader Adam Bandt, who has demanded he apologise.
#IfIWereABoy: What would you do?
BUY a drink, no strings attached? Put the toilet seat down? These women have shared what they’d do differently if they were treated the same as men.
Cafe offers discount for what?
ONE cafe owner is offering a 15 per cent discount when customers do something which she says is too often practised behind closed doors.
Why hating people can be good for the soul
IT SEEMS counter-cultural, but can hating people really improve your life? Apparently, the answer is yes…
Homeless man moved to tears by students
THREE German students surprised a homeless man by asking to borrow his bucket. What happened next will warm your heart.
Why yoga could help you thrive at work
YOGA gurus wants us to get our zen on at work, all in the name of improving our work-life balance and being more mindful. But does it work?
Why talking to strangers is good for you
HATE talking to strangers on public transport? C’mon, don’t be shy. A new study has found engaging in a little small talk can do wonders for your wellbeing.
The new age for becoming adult
YOU get to an age when it’s no longer cool to have pizza every night, no-strings flings and loans from your parents.
Why geeks do better in life
WERE you a geek in high school? We’ve got good news for you: Those who were less popular as a teen end up doing better in life than their ‘cooler’ peers.
Why healthy people are ‘earthing’
IT sounds hippy, but planting your bare feet on the earth is actually good for your health. Here’s why.
Half year horoscopes: What’s in store for you?
WE’VE hit the middle of the year and whether you’ve had a good or bad six months, it’s time to look forward and see what the rest of the year has in store for your starsign.
Exorcisms: They’re Vatican approved
COMING soon to a street near you: An exorcism. It’s for real. The Pope has officially revived the medieval practice in a fresh fight against evil.
Why ‘down periods’ are good for you
IT’S easy to feel like you’re on top of the world when your career is soaring. But what about when life isn’t at its peak? Actor Rob Lowe shares his wisdom.
12 reasons why Australia is magnificent
AUSTRALIANS have been infected with the whinge virus. We need a self-esteem transplant. So Angela Mollard is here to remind us of what makes our country magnificent.
Cool ways to spice up your yoga routine
IS your downward dog feeling a little dull? Here are some great ways you can mix up your routine.
10 important life lessons from a Navy Seal
THIS US Navy Admiral led the mission to find Osama Bin Laden and if you want some inspirational life advice on changing the world, listen to this bloke.
10 important life lessons from a Navy Seal
THIS US Navy Admiral led the mission to find Osama Bin Laden and if you want some inspirational life advice on changing the world, listen to this bloke.
You won’t believe what he does with his eyes
HE’S here and it’s nothing short of otherworldly. This is what news.com.au journalist Daniel Piotrowski discovered when he looked up into the bright light.
30 life lessons learnt by age 30
YOUNG enough to do foolish things, but old enough to know better. Here’s what one 30-year-old has learnt along the way.
30 life lessons learnt by age 30
YOUNG enough to do foolish things, but old enough to know better. Here’s what one 30-year-old has learnt along the way.
Why we’ve all turned into Jennifer Aniston
REMEMBER when we could barely get through a week without a pity party for Jennifer Aniston? Now we do that to ALL women, writes Angela Mollard.
Why we’ve all turned into Jennifer Aniston
REMEMBER when we could barely get through a week without a pity party for Jennifer Aniston? Now we do that to ALL women, writes Angela Mollard.
9 reasons to simplify your life
INSTEAD of succumbing to burnout and exhaustion, more people are choosing to rebuild their lives in ways that prioritise their passions, health and wellbeing.
Six life lessons you can pick up from Star Wars
NEED some direction in the great big deathstar we call life? These are the answers you’re looking for. Among the lightsabers and holograms, Star Wars is packed with wisdom.
15 secrets to getting perspective
OUR greater culture likes being overly negative and pessimistic. Truth is, if you want to be great in this life, you have to model that greatness in your thinking.
Could your FOMO kill you?
THE fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, is a real phenomenon that’s getting worse as we spend more time online. Oh, and it’s killing you.
Things we do that make us miserable
WE read so much about what we can do to increase our happiness, but sometimes it’s just as to identify the things that are holding us back.
Why rejection sucks — and how to cope with it
REJECTION knows no bounds. It invades your social, romantic and professional space. And while it happens to us all, it still hurts every time. Here’s why — and how to cope.
The worst things to say to an addict
‘ARE you cured yet? Have just a sip!’ These are just some of the things you should never say to someone in recovery from an addiction.
Six ways that change will transform you
CHANGE is inevitable, whether we like it or not. But how can you embrace change and learn from it?
Five life lessons from losing my dad
SUSIE Moore was 19 when her father died, and says that when she reflects on life without him, “I realise that there are five key things that the past years have taught me”.
How to fix everything with this life-diet
KATE Harrison lost 13 kilograms and two dress sizes doing the 5:2 diet. So she looked at how to apply what she learned to the rest of her life. Here are her secrets.
The anger trap: Is it really worth losing it?
WHEN you’re stuck in traffic or flipping out over someone pushing in front of you at the coffee shop, you realise there’s a little bit of Gordon Ramsay in you. But getting angry won’t necessarily work.
‘What happened when I took off my hijab’
ONE day Leena Suleiman was a Muslim woman wearing a hijab. The next day she covered it up. The reaction amazed her.
How to 5:2 your entire life
YOU’VE heard about the 5:2 diet, but this woman used the principles to overhaul everything from her love life to her sleep — and she’s never looked back.
Why those personality quizzes are irresistible
WHAT city should you actually live in? Which Harry Potter character are you? You’ve likely taken one of the quizzes circulating the internet – this is why they’re so fun.
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