WellBeing Wild

Wild is a feeling; a state of being. It’s that swell of energy that strikes you like a hot spark spat from a blazing flame. It’s when a surge of inspiration pushes everything else aside, causing you to stop, pause and contemplate. It’s with you in that moment of stillness as you breathe in the landscape of a new wilderness or cityscape. It’s the reason your backpack is full, ready for an adventure whenever the possibility arises. It’s the blisters on your feet after a hike through the mountains and the salt sticking to your eyelashes after an ocean swim. We will be with you as you wrestle with university degrees, careers, money worries, babies and anything else life throws at you. We will remind you to nurture your wild. To find it, taste it, touch it and embrace it. We’re here to guide you back to the wild light raging within you — and we won’t leave your side.

dearest you,

love letters from issue thirteen • We received so many beautiful photographs and kind words about WILD 13. Here are some poetic musings that made us smile.

what’s making my mind wild

Wild you

Emma Diaz’s recipe for self-worth • The actress on falling down and getting back up again.

A life in technicolour • Synaesthesia is a rare condition in which the usual boundaries between the senses break down and become entwined. It can cause people to see a sound or hear a colour. Here, synaesthete Kayla Wratten shares her experience of living with the condition and how scientists think it could be used to …

Dietary pain relief • Can dietary changes help women suffering with the chronic pain related to endometriosis? Qualified naturopath Alexandra Middleton thinks so; here’s how.

The Alzheimer’s test: Would you want to know? • A genetic test can reveal whether you have an increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. But without a breakthrough treatment available, could focusing on what we can control be a better path to lowering our risk of developing the disease?

Getting Zen with heavy metal • Heavy metal is famous for being loud, chaotic and unapologetically angry, but a closer look reveals a music genre that can do wonders for your wellbeing. We explore the surprising link between mindfulness and metal.

Making his mark • Mixed media artist Saxon Quinn creates symbolic, playful works that utilise meaningful motifs and mischievous humour. Here, the artist talks growing up with creative parents, approaching galleries, and what a typical day looks like.

Speaking truth to power • We sat down with disability rights campaigner Elly Desmarchelier to talk the pull to become an advocate, self-care routines, and why living with a disability is to live a political life.

Vegan survival kit • Kathryn began her vegan journey 10 years ago in a world that struggled to accept her choices, but today it’s easier than ever to make small changes for a healthier planet.

To a tea • Your menstrual seasons can offer an important framework for your self-care rituals. Endeavour academic Holly Moffitt shares how a few simple tea blends can nourish you through the different seasons of your body.

Begin again • We sit down with clinical naturopath and Endeavour College graduate Adelaide Poschelk to talk choosing Endeavour, launching her supplement brand and how to get the most out of your natural health degree.

Wild drinks

The sobering reasons alcohol has lost its fizz • As studies reveal even a moderate alcohol intake can cause serious health issues, and more young people choose to abstain, is it time to re-evaluate our drinking culture?

In Sonya we trust • Sonya Driver launched her natural skincare brand from her kitchen table, inspired by her sister’s melanoma diagnosis to create a range that was kind to the skin. Now, she helps people across the world to heal...