Beyond the Drill: Dental Health & Mental Resilience
From childhood challenges to dental health, lessons in trusting my body’s signals came from tattoo artists, doctors & life coaches.
Author: IdeaSmith
Dissociation On A Train To Dadar
I took a train journey after over 5 years. It simultaneously felt like a new experience & an old pleasant ache that showed up. Is this what dissociation is?
Consumer Activism In A Capitalist World
What does ethically conscious consumption really mean in a capitalist world? I ponder a few things before jumping onto the consumer activism bandwagon.
Why The Book Is Always Better – Lessons In Chemistry
‘Lessons in Chemistry’ is a book by Bonnie Garmus and AppleTV produced show feat. Brie Larson. It’s a perfect example of why a book is usually better than film.
Many Shades of Womanhood: Yellowface – RF Kuang
R.F.Kuang’s ‘Yellowface’ takes me on a whirlwind ride of my own darkest instincts, in the hands of a deeply unlikeable narrator. What a rush!
I Have An Appointment, Ma’am
A medical appointment brings up insights about vulnerability, age, class and socializing. And this is before I even go through the door.
Dream A Little Happy Dream
When the world doesn’t make sense, a dream shows me the truth. I had one last night that brought me resolution from the pain of many decades.
That One Seat At The Table
She isn’t fighting for a seat at the table. I already did that. She’s fighting me for my seat. Internalised misogyny dates back all the way to Elektra.
“I Did Everything Right; Where Did It Go Wrong” Girls
She did what she thought was right. And so did she. So did I. So did they. It all still went wrong. Who can tell us why?
STEMinism & The Bros – Love On The Brain
Back in 2003, I battled the science bros by being a woman. 20 years later, my gender is fighting for STEMism with stories as much as with science, tech & maths.