The Bachelor’s Sam and Snezana Wood have built a strong marriage, happy family and flourishing online fitness community together. Here are their secrets. Nine years after falling in love on The Bachelor Australia, the honeymoon isn’t over for Sam and Snezana Wood. In fact, it hasn’t even started. With their online fitness and nutrition empire 28 by Sam Wood to run and a chaotic family life parenting four daughters, the happy couple haven’t yet found time to have a honeymoon six years on from tying the knot. “I keep saying to Sam that by the time we get our acts together, I will be on a Zimmer ..read more

Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Show Mum you care with these trending gifts she’ll love (and actually use!). Stumped for gift ideas or looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the mum who has everything? Take heart, your options aren’t limited to bathrobes, chocolates or flowers. From perfumes and pedicures to miracle hair products, these coveted and thoughtful gift ideas are bound to please every type of mum. When is Mother’s Day in Australia? This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, 12 May 2024. While not a public holiday, it is on a Sunday, so it’s the perfect opportunity to catch up ..read more

House of Wellness TV co-host Jacqui Felgate chats to sprint star Rohan Browning in the countdown to the Paris Olympics. He is Australia’s fastest man — known as the Flying Mullet. But 26-year-old sprinter Rohan Browning didn’t start running until he was 16. “I don’t think I ever had a ‘come to Jesus’ moment with athletics. I just got into it,” he says. “I think I had this kernel of talent, but it’s really been an ongoing learning process and I’ve sort of fallen even more in love with the sport. “The most important thing is to be driven by love and passion. I actually think it takes a lot less ..read more

Encouraging children to get hands on with environmentally sustainable activities is not only good for the planet, it is also good for them. If you’ve heard your children talking or worrying about climate change, you are not alone. Surveys show it is on the radar for most kids in Australia — and for good reason. It is predicted children born in 2020 will experience two to seven times more extreme weather events compared with people born in 1960, under current climate policy pledges. One way to help is by encouraging kids to take action. Why kids should be engaged in climate action “Encouraging ..read more

Comedian, media identity and podcaster Em Rusciano opens up about living with ADHD and ASD — and the challenges and triumphs of being neurodivergent. Powerhouse performer Em Rusciano admits she has always felt like she was from another planet. “Like each day, I’d pop on my human costume and try to pass as one of the locals,” the comedian, media identity and podcaster explains. “However, the possibility of being neurodivergent wasn’t something I’d ever considered, given every representation in the media was the lived experience of white boys and men — certainly not a chronically exhausted ..read more

Entrepreneur and influencer Tammy Hembrow shares her insights on building success, the inspiration behind her book Show Up, and how she looks after her wellbeing. Tammy Hembrow has a personal mantra that she applies to her life — show up. “You never know what you can achieve if you don’t at least try,” Tammy says. The mantra is so important to the fitness entrepreneur and influencer that she used the saying as the title for her first book, Show Up. “I made it the book’s title for a reason,” Tammy says. “No matter what you do, you owe it to yourself to at least try and give it your all; you’d b ..read more

New mums have so many expectations placed on them. Should we be looking to other cultures for inspiration on how to do postpartum care better? The “fourth trimester” is notoriously exhausting, a steep learning curve Australian women are often left to climb alone after a swift discharge from hospital. By contrast, many cultures around the world see the postpartum period as a sacred time where mother and baby are nurtured and supported, and new mums are allowed to heal while getting to know their baby. Different cultural approaches to the postpartum care period In Chinese culture,  women re ..read more

Forgot the reusable cup for your takeaway coffee again? Using the aircon more than usual? It could be eco-fatigue. Here is what you can do about it. As the compost bin gathers dust and your once fervent dedication to sorting recyclables begins to dim, eco-fatigue may be seeping into your sustainable living routine. It’s understandable – amid a constant stream of news about a changing climate, habitat loss and extreme weather events, reducing your carbon footprint can feel like an uphill battle. What is eco-fatigue? Many of us are familiar with the term eco-anxiety, a profound worry about clima ..read more

Bambi Mini Co.’s latest campaign is about more than just selling socks; it’s a tribute to resilience, recovery and gratitude. Founder Nicole Verrocchi opens up about her son’s leukaemia battle and how it inspired a heartfelt mission. After watching her young son Raffi be treated for leukaemia at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Bambi Mini Co. founder Nicole Verrocchi knew she wanted to show her support. “We want to give back to the hospital that has been so generous to us with their exceptionally skilled staff (and) world-renowned facilities, and who simply provided 24-hour care fo ..read more

Need a little reset? Spice up your getaway plans with an unforgettable experience at one of these must-do Aussie escapes. Whether you’re into luxury holidays, wellness travel or active adventures, there’s no shortage of memorable must-do Aussie escapes that are perfect for your next short break or long weekend away. From waterfall swims and sunset picnics to sleeping in soft-as-a-cloud beds under a canopy of stars, Australia is awash with bucket list-worthy experiences. Here are seven weekend getaways to add to your bucket list.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bubb ..read more