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An unexpected consequence of learning to handle the alpacas in a gentle and respectful way, was that it was teaching me how I can ask for the type of handling I need as a survivor of abuse and how we, as humans, can learn to accept each other as we are.

Most kids tend to have imaginary friends. I had imaginary animals. Three of them; a bird, a horse and a dog. If I could, I would always choo

Farming, mothering, being the family provider. All of these roles and many more offer little respite. They offer little space to breathe but

Farming with my child in tow was dreamy in the summer and autumn last year but as it started turning cold and went and windy towards the end

The most sensitive of our animals have often been the most poorly handled and often carry an inaccurate label. A label that describes who th

When I first started working with alpacas in the summer, one of the first thoughts I had was that I wasn't sure if I could possibly do this

When our hair is straightened smooth it stops us dancing in the rain, And with our lashes painted black we hold back tears and hide the pain

Societal norms Before we had our daughter the only thing we'd agreed was that I'd stay home with her until the government paid for her...

I played in a touring punk band in my early 20s. I was immersed in the punk scene and everything was DIY. This is how I met my husband Josh.

It's just that I've come to see these things for what they are - enrichment for captive babies. That's not me saying that we've made our ba

As I move about my day running errands and catching up with friends we're often the only mother toddler dyad I see.

Humans spend so much time fighting for threatened species without realising that WE are a threatened species. How many wilder humans are the

I want to address something that's been on my mind a bit lately... I think it’s bloody wonderful that menstrual cycles are coming out of...

Last week I was setting up the central altar for our Wild Woman Yoga class. I popped on a playlist and found myself dancing, singing and...

I adore a good book. I could write a bibliography of my life through books. I love the journey they take you on, the way they make you...

‘Heart opening’, a little like ‘letting go’, always sounds so gentle and effortless like a rose unfurling its petals on a warm summer’s...

I have never thought about, talked about or longed for sleep more than I do these days. Other than a brief period of calorie deficiency...

Hey loves, I'd love to unpack a mindfulness concept in the context of... yes you guessed it... anthropology. 'Non-doing', 'just being'......

Books have been an incredible way for me to undo cultural and familial conditioning and reconnect to the parent I truly want to be. I...

The benefits of being in nature are many... Standing barefoot on the earth reduces inflammation, stabilises our blood glucose and...