Smart Healthy Women Magazine

Fascism isn’t just a relic of the 20th century; it’s back, and this time it’s wearing a suit, wielding social media, and working hand-in-hand with the billionaire class. While the classic image of fascism conjures up jackboots, torchlight parades, and militant authoritarianism, today’s version is slicker, subtler, and far more insidious. And once again, it’s the most vulnerable among us —…

Why Every Woman Needs Her Own Emergency Fund Let’s be real: love is great, but financial security is better. No one enters a relationship expecting it to turn sour, but the truth is, many women find themselves stuck in situations they desperately want to leave — simply because they don’t have the financial means to do so. This is why having your own emergency fund isn’t just a nice-to-have —…

Women’s health is in crisis. From medical gaslighting to the erosion of reproductive rights, systemic neglect is costing lives. 💔 It’s time to demand better. #WomensHealth #HealthcareEquality 🚨

If you’re a woman who’s ever been told, “It’s all in your head,” when you’re dealing with real, painful symptoms, you’re not alone. If you’ve ever sat in a doctor’s office, trying to explain your pain, only to be brushed off, misdiagnosed, or handed antidepressants instead of real answers, welcome to the frustrating world of women’s healthcare. It’s 2025, and somehow, women’s health is still…

The 40s are a transformative decade, filled with reflection, growth, and new opportunities. It’s a time to embrace natural wellness and empowered living. This guide offers insights and tips to help you thrive in your 40s, focusing on holistic practices, self-awareness, and authentic connections. Let’s explore how to make this decade a joyful and fulfilling journey. Embracing Natural…

Disregarding the unique dietary requirements of the individual is a growing problem in today's homogenised dietary advice. This article explores the dangers of following a one-size-fits-all approach and the negative consequences it can have on our health.

In recent years, there has been a trend towards homogenisation of dietary advice that disregards the unique individual requirements of the body. This one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition fails to take into account the vast differences in genetics, lifestyle, and health status that can impact the way our bodies process and utilise food. While there are certainly some basic nutritional…

Why getting a dog when WFH will help with your mental health

During the lockdown we’ve seen a huge surge in people buying puppies. The BBC reported that Households ‘buy 3.2 million pets in lockdown‘. With so many more people working from home and spending more time at home than ever before, it’s been a bit of a no brainer to get that dog that you’ve wanted for so long but couldn’t previously look after fully due to other commitments that involved, well,…

Parenting a child with autism solo (while trying to build a business…)

From surviving (just) to thriving.

There is nothing scarier than your baby going stiff and turning blue as they gasp for air. This seizure was how I first found out that there was something wrong with my beautiful 5 y.o. boy Harry. When I decided to have a baby solo, I knew it would be hard but I certainly didn’t realise just how hard.

Sometimes when I kiss him goodnight, I still can’t…

I Can’t Breathe

I’ve been silent for a reason. I needed some time to process my anger and pain. Those who are close to me know that I’ve been dealing with a daughter who feels helpless. She sent me a text a few days ago that she couldn’t stop crying.

I’ve been processing this with my 72 year old mother who has had a lifetime of this insanity. She told me about the time she witnessed a Black man being beaten…

If you’re like most people, you may be experiencing an overwhelming sense of being trapped in a situation where you feel powerless. You listen to the news, and the more information you receive, the more powerless you feel.

Because the truth is, everyone is in a wait and see situation. Yes, we are going to be smart and responsible; we’re going to wash our hands frequently, keep our hands out…

There are countless studies, which prove a direct correlation between the cleanliness of our homes and the state of our own physical and mental health. It’s proven, that people who clean their homes more often, suffer from less allergies and are in general more energetic and physically active. Scientists still debate whether it’s the physical fitness that makes people clean more, or the fact that…

Time to let go…

Decluttering and spring cleaning is in full force right now – for good reason.

I’ve been tossing out and donating whatever is not serving any purpose in my house. That’s been my big project this year because I understand that our physical environment has a huge impact on our mental health.

But while working through the physical baggage, I realized that this is a good model for my…

4 Ways Gratitude Helped Me Heal My Depression

Depression so much more than feeling sad and blue: The overwhelming sense of hopelessness that pervades every aspect of life feels like it will never change and the mind becomes so attuned to its state, that it distorts life’s experiences to perpetuate a sense of powerlessness in a world that is dark and empty. 

To say, “look on the bright side” and you will feel better is easier said than…

Reconciliation of the Heart

Current research has discovered that the heart is the regulatory organ, not the brain. In order to feel safe and secure, the head and the heart have to be in coherence. Stressful emotions such as anger, frustration, and anxiety create irregular and erratic heart beats, or what is known as an incoherent heart rhythm pattern, while positive emotions such as appreciation, care, joy, and love create…

Why Hawaii is banning chemical sunscreen from 2021

Hawaii is banning the sale of chemical sunscreens from 2021. The reef-rich U.S. state is responding to research showing that chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, found in the majority of ‘traditional’ sunscreens, harm marine environments.

What does this mean?

These chemicals are detrimental to reef environments in a number of ways:

They increase the rate of coral bleaching. The…

5 tips on refreshing good vibes in your life and home

Literally everything vibrates, including us! Your personal vibration can determine how vital and vibrant your life is as much as it can determine the chances of it being well, more lack lustre and lonely.

Giving your home and life a vibrational refresh every so often is crucial to effectively influence and raise your personal vibes and attract more of what you want in to your life! Here’s 5…

It’s incredibly sad that Christmas is the busiest time in domestic violence shelters in Australia. Towards the end of November through to the end of January there are very noticeable increases in the number women and children needing emergency accommodation in secret locations to escape violence.

The reasons why there is so much more violence at Christmas time are complex but there is no…