How Can Patient Advocacy Ever Succeed When Doctors Are Running on Empty?
This article explores the complex, often fraught relationship between patients and physicians, weaving together personal experiences of chronic pain with systemic insights from doctors, patient advocates, and healthcare experts. It highlights the emotional toll on both sides, the pressures and constraints within healthcare systems, and the need for mutual empathy, understanding, and collaboration.
By sharing stories and examining structural challenges, the piece advocates for a more human, partnership-based approach to care, where patients and doctors work together to improve outcomes, wellbeing, and trust.
Do We Need to Consider Inclusivity When It Comes to Partnerships?
In every relationship, it’s rarely the big moments that cause the deepest cracks, it’s the quiet build-up of unmet needs, unspoken expectations, and conversations that never happen. We may love each other fiercely, yet still find ourselves feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. This piece explores the subtle patterns, like “demand and retreat,” that can erode connection, and offers practical, compassionate ways to rebuild it. Because with intention, honesty, and small daily choices, it’s possible to move from silent distance back to shared understanding.
Gender Inclusivity: As Feminism and Masculinity Intensify, Are We Forgetting to Talk?
As conversations around gender become louder, are we really listening to all sides?
This piece explores what happens when feminism and masculinity intensify, and whether, in the process, we’re forgetting to talk.
What do these shifts mean for boys, girls, and the emotional fluency we hope to nurture in both?
Do We Need to Consider Inclusivity When It Comes to Partnerships?
Do We Need to Consider Inclusivity in Our Relationships?
We often talk about inclusivity in the workplace or in society, but rarely do we ask: What does inclusivity look like at home? This piece explores how emotional equity, evolving roles, and gentle communication can make our partnerships stronger, more connected, and truly inclusive. Featuring insight from Kosta Michalopoulos of The Men Spirit.
The Power of Inclusion Begins with Storytelling – But Are We Telling Our Stories, and Is Anyone Really Listening?
At The Informed Perspective, we believe community begins with conversation. This month, we explored how storytelling helps us move beyond assumptions, connect across difference, and create spaces where people feel seen. Through laughter, reflection, and shared moments, stories remind us that we all belong—and that change begins when we choose to show up, speak honestly, and listen with care.
Are We EVER Enough?
We revisit the roots of our self-doubt, explore the pressures facing today’s tweens, and ask: what if self-love is the real rebellion?
Featuring expert insight from eating disorder therapist Jenny Tomei, the piece explores the damaging impact of diet culture, the normalisation of disordered eating, and how parents can better support their children—and themselves.
Loss: The Weight We All Must Endure
Loss isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s a quiet absence, a shift in a relationship, or the ache of watching your child grow up. This is a reflection on the different kinds of grief we experience and carry—and how they change us.
Are Teenagers Lost in the Void?
Are Teenagers Lost in the Void?
And how can we help to close this void?
Ever feel like your teen is lost in their phone, unsure what to do with themselves—even when they're not on a screen? Same here. We asked 19 teenagers how they’re really feeling, and their answers were eye-opening.
From screen fatigue to craving real connection, it turns out they do want more—they just don’t know where to find it.
Read the full piece to hear what they had to say—and how we can help them find purpose, balance, and community again.
Rethinking Discovery: What Are We Really Discovering?
Exploration and discovery have always been at the heart of human progress, but what are we truly uncovering in today’s world? In a time where the boundaries between the known and unknown seem to blur, it’s worth asking: What are we really discovering—new lands, or deeper truths about ourselves and the world around us?
Humanising the Future: A Balanced Approach to Masculinity and Gender Equality
Exploring the complexities of masculinity, gender equality, and the need for open, honest conversations—our latest blog delves into how we can celebrate and humanize masculinity while addressing tough issues like pornography and emotional health. Join us as we explore how fostering understanding and respect can make a difference.
Community’s End, Humanity’s End: Why We Must Reconnect
In a world of increasing digital connections, true human connection is fading. This article explores why rebuilding strong communities is essential for our well-being and how we can reconnect. Let's rediscover the power of shared purpose and mutual support.
Why Women Might Need a Community to Get Themselves Out There.
Starting a business as a woman comes with its unique challenges—doubts, fear of failure, and the balancing act between career and motherhood. In this article, I share my personal journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, juggling family life, and finding strength in partnership and community. By seeking support, building connections, and embracing passion-driven ventures, women can transform obstacles into opportunities. It's not about going it alone—it's about finding the right people to help you thrive.
Why Men Also Need a Community!
Men often struggle with loneliness and mental health issues due to societal expectations that discourage emotional expression and seeking help. With fewer social connections and a reluctance to open up, many men face isolation, which can have devastating consequences. This article explores how men, too, need strong communities for emotional support, highlighting the importance of belonging and connection in fostering mental well-being, especially during life transitions such as retirement or fatherhood. Discover why it’s crucial to create spaces where men can be open, authentic, and supported.
From Texts to Heartbreak: The Changing Face of Teen Dating in the Digital World
In today’s digital age, teen dating has evolved far beyond traditional in-person connections. Social media, online messaging, and even gaming platforms have created new opportunities—and risks—for teenagers navigating relationships. From cyberbullying to sexting, the internet has introduced both exciting and challenging dynamics into how teens experience love and heartbreak. This blog explores the impact of digital communication on teen relationships, highlighting the benefits and dangers, and offering insights on how we can guide young people in this ever-evolving digital landscape.
Swipes and Secrets: The Truth About Catfishing, Ghosting, and Online Dating
Online dating has revolutionized how people connect, offering convenience and global reach through chat, forums, and video calls. While it opens doors to new opportunities, it also introduces challenges like deception, misrepresentation, and the potential for superficial connections. Balancing the ease of digital interactions with the depth of real-world engagement is key to navigating the modern dating landscape.
Without a Map: The Changing Landscape of Love in the Modern World
How does dating look in the modern day world and what does this this affect the quality of our relationships and society in general?
Love & Appreciation
Is digital dating, destroying the authenticity and magic of real world dating?
Competency: Are We Raising Incompetent Children? Maybe It’s Time for Us to Be Cruel to Be Kind, Stop Over-Protecting, and Toughen Our Children Up a Little.
Competency is only possible through experience. We need to give our children the freedom to face challenges head on. It might not be easy, but it is in their best interests.
When the World Feels Broken & Morality is Upside Down, it's Time to Look Local!
With the rise of global challenges and technological shifts, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters—our local communities. In this article, we explore how investing in local connections, especially through youth engagement and safe spaces, could spark meaningful change. By focusing on the values that unite us, rather than divide, we might just rediscover the key to creating a brighter, more resilient future.
Can You Do Half of What Your Grandparents Did?
A local community of all generations, benefits old and young alike.