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The Sandwich Generation: Tween Chaos, Ageing Parents & Life in the Messy Middle ageing parents burnout prevention mayari mind mental load nervous system regulation occupational imbalance ot for wellbeing parenting teens sandwich generation women’s wellbeing Apr 15, 2026

“Yo brooo!” my daughter yells to her sister from the next room.
Within seconds, they’re both suddenly side by side on the couch, baggy pants and tank tops on, laptops balanced precariously on their knees.

Yes… I live with tweenies.

It’s like living inside the movie set of “Dude, Where’s My Car?” , ...

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This Is OT: Why We Belong in the Wellness Conversation burnout support nervous system regulation occupational therapy and wellbeing ot and wellness ot mental health reset toolkit self-care strategies stress management women’s wellness Mar 29, 2026

Ah, to be a wellness ninja…

OTs are incredible at helping people, but when it comes to explaining our value? Not so much.

Most people don’t realise that OT has anything to do with mental health.
Or wellness.
Or burnout.

And I get it.

Because if you looked at something like my Reset Toolkit, you ...

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Upside Down and Loving It: My Aerial Yoga Adventure aerial yoga fun fitness health-promoting occupations hobbies for wellbeing meaningful activity mental wellbeing mindfulness occupational therapy and wellbeing personal journey physical wellbeing self-care activities Mar 18, 2026

Ever since I saw Pink perform aerial silks in concert, I had a sneaking suspicion that I, too, could do this… and be fabulous at it. In reality? Not so much. Lacking the considerable upper-body strength to wrangle the silks, I decided to try the next best thing: aerial yoga.

It all looks so gracefu...

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What My Sausage Dog Taught Me About the Vagus Nerve mental health mind-body connection nervous system pets and health relaxation techniques reset toolkit self-care tips stress regulation stress reset vagus nerve wellness tools Feb 28, 2026

 

The vagus what now?

You’ve probably heard health professionals bang on about the vagus nerve. Your eyes glaze over. You’re mentally planning what you’re going to watch on Netflix tonight.. 

I promise, we’re not trying to torture you with clinical jargon or sprinkle in something woo-woo for fun ...

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What’s OT Got to Do With It? nervous system regulation occupational therapy ot for wellbeing practical wellbeing tools self-care tools stress management what is ot? women’s wellbeing Feb 26, 2026

How Occupational Therapy Supports Women’s Wellbeing

I know, I know… OT makes you think of disability, wheelchairs, or hospitals. And don’t get me wrong, all of this is important work that OTs do. But it’s not the full picture of what OTs can do. My mum, on the other hand? She’s convinced I actually...

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Finding Your Anchor : Lessons from three generations of women to help you navigate change anxiety support burnout calm emotional wellbeing mayari mind mindfulness resilience self-care stress relief wellbeing tools wellness wellness tools women's self-care women's wellbeing Feb 15, 2026

Life can feel like a storm. One minute you are steady, the next everything shifts: a new baby, career change, loss, or a move that upends your world. How do we stay grounded when everything feels out of control?

In my family, I have watched three generations of women navigate change with courage, o...

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