When her mother died, poet and author Mary Crooks thought her whole world had stopped. Through writing, and love from her family, she found a way to keep her mum’s influence alive I remember the phone call as if it were yesterday. My older sister, Annie, called me to…
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An Interview with Lisa Goldapple: The Mapmaker of the Future
Editor-in-Chief Lisa Goldapple is raising the profiles of people who are working to create a better world – by charting an Atlas of the Future Hi Lisa! What is Atlas of the Future?Essentially, it’s a resource for hope. I don’t love the word platform, but our ultimate aim…
Plant for Peace: Converting Heroin Fields into Sustainable Superfoods
One man’s mission to grow communities in the aftermath of war, by planting the seeds of change with local farmers What is Plant for Peace? According to Global Research, over 200,000 hectares of opium poppies were cultivated in Afghanistan in 2016. Every kilogram of opium can produce 100…
Game of Thrones: Fictional Stories, Real-World Issues
As we head into the final phase of Game of Thrones, and what a game it has been, we are faced with three potential rulers. Each have shown their leadership skills and their military might, but what lies under the surface and how could it affect their rule? Cersei of…
Grenfell Tower fire: thousands may be traumatised
As we approach the tenth week since the Grenfell fire, the emotional trauma of the tragedy remains just as strong as in the first moments…
Denise Welch: (Just Like) Starting Over
Actress Denise Welch holds a special place in the nation’s heart. As the vivacious star of Coronation Street and Loose Women, her persona is known to millions. But her private life has seen battles with depression, addiction and suicidal impulses. In this candid and uplifting interview, Denise explains how…
I’m a Dad Who Suffered Postnatal Depression
A mental health campaigner for fathers, Mark Williams lived with PND, alongside taking care of his wife with the very same condition The day I got married, I knew that it was time for me to become a dad. I didn’t have long to wait, as we found out…
What Should I Eat For Bad Period Cravings?
There are ways to feed your body to fuel it during your menstrual cycle There are two “phases” during the menstrual cycle: the follicular phase during the first 15 days of the cycle, including our period, and the luteal phase being from days 16–28. Days 1–7: period Days…
How Can I Quit Smoking?
If you've tried patches and gum, but it isn't working, here's some advice to help you stop smoking Nearly 100,000 people in the UK die from smoking each year and the cost of a 20-a-day smoking habit is around £60 a week, so…