Stress
When you don’t think you’re stressed but your body says otherwise
When I talk to people about stress, there are those who tell me outright they are stressed and those who tell me that they’re not.
Category: Stress
The Dr Libby Blog
Stress
Supporting yourself through the stress of natural disaster
It’s been an incredibly difficult start to the year in Australia. The devastation that has already been caused by the bushfires raging across the country
Health & Wellbeing
When the festive season adds to your invisible load
The Christmas period can be a time of joy and celebration—yet for many people it also becomes a time of increased pressure and responsibility. Whether
Stress
Cortisol: the chronic stress hormone
The human body makes two dominant stress hormones. They are adrenaline and cortisol. Cortisol is our chronic stress hormone. In other words, we tend to
Energy
The importance of fostering more alone time
With our busy lives, it can feel as though there isn’t space for us to create any time for solitude. Having a young family in particular can make it feel as though
Hormones
How stress impacts your hormones
We all have moments of stress in our lives and our bodies are designed to cope with small bursts of it. However, in our modern
Health & Wellbeing
The link between stress and poor digestion
When it comes to poor digestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or simply a bloated tummy, stress can be a major contributing factor. Your body always
Energy
Are you whispering your boundaries?
How often do you catch yourself saying ‘yes’ when you really want to say ‘no’? In a recent blog, I wrote about how self-care won’t always
Stress
If stress is an ongoing issue for you, read this
Stress is something that most people experience to varying degrees. It’s part of being human and it’s also part of what keeps us safe.
Beauty
Inspiring a new generation of young girls
Attend any school event where there are children aged six, and you see many little girls who could rule the world. Their posture is upright, their eyes are bright and they have confidence in who they are—whether that is bold and boisterous or quiet and reflective.