Let’s take a minute to give some props to those most professional of pups, and break down five facts you (probably) didn’t know about seeing eye dogs!

What Stress Awareness Month has reminded me is this: stress isn’t a weakness. And ignoring it doesn’t make you strong. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is notice how stress shows up for us – emotionally, mentally, physically – and stop judging ourselves for it.

“Mrs Champion, we’re sorry. Finley has Down syndrome.”

It was that word sorry that stuck with me. Nearly twelve years later, I still think about how different that call might have felt if the tone had been congratulations instead.

After a decade of fast-paced life in the corporate world, I transitioned into a minimalist and intentional lifestyle. The process helped me to tune myself to a kind of living where I could be at peace from within.

On Time to Talk Day, coming up on the 5th February, we’re encouraged to start conversations – not to “fix” everything, but to remind each other that we’re not alone. That speaking up matters. That being heard can be the first step towards healing.

On January 24th, International Day of Education gives us a moment to pause and reflect on something so many of us rely on, but often take for granted: education. Not just lessons, exams, books, or homework – but the people, emotions, pressures, triumphs and life-changing experiences wrapped around all of it

On the fourth morning after the Winter Solstice, the Sun rises slightly to the right and begins its journey back toward the Summer Solstice. It is this moment, after the pause on the horizon, that our distant ancestors celebrated: the Sun was seen as reborn, and a new cycle had begun

November is upon us and that means Disability History Month! Disability means something different for every person. For some, it might be a visible challenge; for others, hidden struggles; for many, a complex tapestry of needs, strengths, and communication styles.

We’re stepping into the busiest stretch of the year. Do you sense it building?
Work projects must be completed before Christmas. Social plans crowd the calendar. If these weeks ahead stir more trepidation than excitement, read on

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s isn’t just physically tiring, it’s emotionally complex. I remember sensing that in my mum: the boundless love, yes. So much love. But also the sadness, the frustration, even flashes of resentment. All tangled up with guilt, and that constant undercurrent of “I should be doing better.”

Being a humanitarian isn’t reserved for the brave few with flak jackets and UN passes. It doesn’t require a new career, or a visa, or a background in conflict resolution.
It’s also about how we show up as people. In whatever corner of the world we’re in.

Neurodivergent people have always shaped the world in quiet, powerful ways.

Many of the most important breakthroughs in science, art, engineering, and technology have come from minds that didn’t follow the expected path.

On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, here are seven teachings that feel especially worth sitting with. Not as slogans. But as prompts. As invitations. As things to keep coming back to.

It’s deeply human to want to fit in. But when fitting in means folding parts of yourself away – hiding what matters, shrinking your voice –  something gets lost. For you. For your team. For the culture you’re part of.

Have you ever found yourself quietly Googling “what does non-binary mean?” or hesitating before saying someone’s pronouns because you don’t want to get it wrong — this isn’t a trick question, promise. You’re not alone.