Wellbeing

Setting realistic health goals in 2025

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We blinked and somehow it’s now February, and the dust from those well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions have well and truly settled. If you’re beating yourself up because you’ve let your health and wellness goals fall by the wayside, firstly – stop that negative self-talk! – and secondly, have a read of our chat with Gjenae Rosekelly from local gym Urth Fitness. Gjenae shares her tips for setting and sticking to your health goals, and how we can all be a little bit kinder to ourselves in the process.

The juice on skincare with Skin Juice founder Jo Dampney

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Skincare can be a mighty confusing world. With so many products to choose from, how can you ensure that what you’re using is right for you? Since founding Skin Juice in 1996, Newcastle’s Jo Dampney has been helping people nourish their skin in the same way that a healthy diet nourishes your body. We chatted with Jo to find out more about her approach.

Making the call

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Life’s full of tricky decisions, like where to send your kids to school, whether you should quit your job and which flavour to choose at the ice-cream shop (why must they all be so delicious?!). Here’s how to tackle them.

The reliable all-rounder

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There is a quote that says, ‘At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment…’. Today, in amongst that moody backdrop there exists a small, concrete space that people have come to rely on. The roller door flings up day after day, and despite nature’s best efforts to thwart its idyllic setting, the people still come to… the beach kiosk.

The Honest Juice

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Maggie Miller is on a mission. Affectionately known as The Juice Lady, this dynamic and hard-working Newcastle mum has turned her home-made cold pressed vegetable and fruit juices into her life’s work and hopes to transform the health of those in need, one bottle of goodness at a time.

The longest breath

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There is a good chance Michaela Werner was in fact a mermaid in a previous life. The New Lambton professional freediver and mum of three, recently added Guinness World Record holder to her list of impressive breath-holding accomplishments but for Michaela, freediving isn’t just about reaching greater depths in the water, it’s about deep diving into life’s endless potential.

Don’t put your hobbies up for sale

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What’s the most interesting thing about how you spend your spare time? Do you knit hats for your cat, sculpt bonsai or read tarot cards? Whatever you do, you can bet there’s a way to monetise that interest. You could open an online store, launch an e-course or become a blogger in your niche! But do you have to? Hobbies might be your fast track to having a side hustle, but it’s also okay if your backyard beehive, home-brewed beer, or wobbly pottery doesn’t pay the bills.

Cooking with a conscience

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Is it possible to eat well, reduce waste, be kind to the environment, spend less money and save time on grocery shopping? It seems like a lot to manage, but in short, the answer is yes. Hannah shares her food philosophy and how becoming a mum has made her a more mindful cook.

Barrington Hideaway

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Nestled high above the banks of the Barrington River is Barrington Hideaway – a beautiful rural retreat perfectly suited to families, couples or large groups. Whether you’ve got a special occasion coming up, desperately need to drag the kiddos away from their screens or just want to press the pause button for a minute and indulge in a cosy weekend away – the Barrington Hideaway Cottages are calling your name.

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Swell Magazine is created on Awabakal and Worimi land. We acknowledge these people as the Traditional Custodians of the land in which we live and work, and pay respects to Elders past and present.

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