bodyandsoul • 8th August 2023

‘I'd never watched a game of football but I can't get enough of the Matildas’

The Matildas have captured the hearts of a nation throughout the FIFA Women's World Cup – not just with dominant performances, but a culture of sportsmanship and support along the way. Here, Holly Berckelman reflects on how the team have changed the trajectory of women's sport in Australia for good, and why it was about time we started paying attention.

11th May 2023

‘I got Chat GPT to write my morning routine and it changed my entire day’

Holly Berckelman is allergic to routine and despises waking up early, but was determined to implement some semblance of order to her mornings. So she turned to Chat GPT to get things running smoothly.

bodyandsoul • 5th May 2023

How to tell if you're being catfished on a dating app

The thought of talking to someone who isn't who they say they are is chilling, but there are some clear tells that can confirm your suspicions. Here's what to look for if you think you're being catfished.

bodyandsoul • 3rd May 2023

Dopamine beauty is here to boost your mood

If you thought colourful makeup was merely a beauty trend, think again. Science says it could be an easy way to hack your dopamine levels and bolster happiness.

bodyandsoul • 2nd May 2023

Genderless fragrances are having a moment

The days of categorising fragrances by gender are behind us. Here, Holly Berckelman looks forward to the genderless fragrances paving the way in the beauty industry.

bodyandsoul • 1st May 2023

Lemon coffee is the latest weight loss trend

TikTok loves a weird and wacky wellness hack. From celery juice to yellow dragonfruit, not a week goes by without another shaky scheme to detox, anti-bloat and increase energy.

bodyandsoul • 28th April 2023

‘I tried an AI weights machine, here’s my honest review’

When I checked into the Ovolo Hotel on the Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf in Sydney, I’ll admit I was more excited by the prospect of a bath and crisp white sheets than trialling a slightly intimidating workout machine.

bodyandsoul • 27th April 2023

Are you stuck in the phone zone? Here’s how to get yourself out

Are you weeks into a conversation on a dating app with no emergency exit or a date in sight? This is what experts call the Phone Zone, and it's time to get yourself out.

bodyandsoul • 27th April 2023

Stealth wealth is here for your workout wardrobe

It's time to bid adieu to the heavily-logoed athleisure of the past and make way for new rules of workout wear: minimalist, pared-back, and undeniably luxurious.

bodyandsoul • 19th April 2023

Candice Warner: 'I place so much pressure on myself to be perfect'

On the release day of her brand new memoir Running Strong, we sat down with former professional Ironwoman Candice Warner for a candid Q&A.

bodyandsoul • 7th April 2023

Making a case for the humble hot cross bun, the ultimate Easter indulgence

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Australians will devour several kilos worth of hot cross buns at Easter time.

bodyandsoul • 7th March 2023

G Flip: 'That would have changed my f*cking life’

They say you cannot be what you cannot see, and G Flip is setting out to be that presence for a whole generation of queer Australians.

bodyandsoul • 22nd January 2023

Jacinda Ardern’s resignation proves walking away is the ultimate power move

It hurts when a leader you love pulls the pin. When Geri Halliwell left the Spice Girls, we mourned. When Dylan Alcott hit his final forehand slice, we weeped. And now that Elon Musk is in charge of Twitter, we long for the years before Jack Dorsey walked away from the company he built.

bodyandsoul • 21st December 2022

‘10 dating resolutions for 2023, based on everything I learnt about love this year’

The story that made Holly Berckelman reflect on her feelings far more than she wanted to.

bodyandsoul • 19th December 2022

Chef Dan Churchill’s raspberry chia jam takes PB toast to the next level

Loaded toast makes the perfect snack, and can be eaten morning, noon or night. All you need is a little imagination and, for Dan Churchill’s variety, some frozen berries and chia seeds.

bodyandsoul • 18th December 2022

A TikTokker has discovered a genius way to lure a crush via Instagram Notes

I know three things to be true: Sydney’s weather is the actual worst, the cost of a good balayage is extortionate, and TikTokkers will find new ways to slide into people’s DMs.

bodyandsoul • 15th December 2022

The Britt and Abbie saga has shone a much-needed light on the problems with the Pick Me Girl

What is a Pick Me Girl? And why is Pick Me behaviour so damaging? Holly Berckelman investigates.

bodyandsoul • 14th December 2022

How to be a man, according to Dr Matt Agnew

We spoke with everyone's favourite astrophysicist about what it means to be a man in 2022, from intimacy to emotions and beyond.

bodyandsoul • 11th December 2022

Youth mental health has been declining for a decade, and are we surprised?

New data from the University of Melbourne has revealed a sharp decline in mental health over the past decade, particularly amongst young Australians.

bodyandsoul • 7th December 2022

5 ways to spot an All-Talk Guy

On my recent travels through the weathered wasteland that is dating apps in late 2022, I have made a discovery. It seems there exists a new form of man, one that I have yet to come across before. In fact, one I never even fathomed to exist. And who are these gentlemen? What I like to call All-Talk Guys. All-Talk Guys, or ATGs, are a rare variety of men who you will probably never meet in person. Why? Because, by definition, they will talk and talk and talk about how much they want to see you,