I’m pleased to announce a major update to Turtle’s TCM Hub, part of the growing US ‘N’ U platform. Over recent weeks, I have undertaken an extensive project to expand the Hub by adding podcasts and videos throughout the website, transforming it from primarily a written resource into a much more interactive learning environment. The Hub already contains an extensive collection of material covering the major areas of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including TCM theory, anatomy,

US 'N' U is excited to introduce a new project: My Memoir, a personalised memoir writing and editing service designed to help people transform their memories, experiences and existing material into a completed manuscript. I offer a personalised service to help you write, develop and edit your memoir, bringing together your memories, stories, photographs and written material into a cohesive life story. The idea for My Memoir developed through my recent work with Beryl Jackson

One of the most remarkable discoveries to emerge from the comparative study of religion, philosophy, Indigenous knowledge, and mystical traditions is that almost every civilisation has described realities that extend beyond the physical universe. Although these descriptions differ dramatically in language, symbolism, and theology, they consistently point towards the existence of higher levels of reality inhabited by spiritual beings and accessible through transformation of co

One of the most fascinating discoveries to emerge from my recent research has been the remarkable degree of agreement that exists between many of the world's religions, spiritual traditions, and mystical philosophies. While these traditions have developed independently across different cultures, continents, and thousands of years of history, they often appear to describe the same underlying reality using different languages, symbols, and cultural frameworks. The more I compar

We're excited to announce that The Wellness Revolution has been updated to provide an even better learning experience. Whether you're at home, at work, or on the go, you can now access the program seamlessly on your phone, tablet, or desktop. The updated design ensures a smooth, responsive experience across all your devices, making it easier than ever to continue your wellness journey whenever it suits you. We've also introduced a consistent format throughout the entire progr

For more than a century, governments and economists have measured progress using financial indicators. Every year, we ask the same familiar questions. How fast is the economy growing? Is inflation rising? What is GDP? Is the budget in surplus or deficit? What is the unemployment rate? These measures have become the standard way of judging whether an economy is succeeding or failing. These statistics are important, but they tell only part of the story. They measure the movemen

Every year the world measures itself through financial statistics. Governments publish budgets, GDP figures, inflation rates, unemployment figures, productivity reports, trade balances, debt levels and government deficits. International organisations compare economic growth, investment and financial performance between nations. These measures are valuable because they tell us how money is flowing through the global economy. However, they tell us surprisingly little about some

For centuries, economics has been built around one central assumption: resources are scarce. When there was not enough food, we needed to produce more food. When there was not enough energy, we needed to generate more energy. When there were not enough homes, we needed to build more homes. Throughout history, increasing production was the path to improving living standards. That story has largely been a success. Today, humanity produces more food, more energy, more manufactur

Few topics generate as much passionate debate as the future of money. On social media, particularly Facebook, many people argue that "cash is king" and that society must preserve physical currency at all costs. I take a different view. I believe the long-term future of civilisation is likely to be cashless. Cash is often treated as though it is something natural and permanent. In reality, money is a social invention. Whether we use shells, gold, paper notes, or digital number

The cost-of-living crisis has become one of the defining issues of our time. Across Australia, households are struggling with rising rents, increasing mortgage repayments, higher grocery prices, growing energy bills, and the general feeling that life is becoming more expensive every year. The usual political response is to focus on income. Governments promise tax cuts, wage increases, rebates, and support payments. While these measures can provide temporary relief, they often

Modern civilisation faces a contradiction that is rarely discussed. Humanity has never possessed greater productive capacity. We generate more energy, produce more food, build more infrastructure, and create more knowledge than at any other point in history. Technology continues to advance at an extraordinary pace. Artificial intelligence, automation, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital networks are expanding what civilisation is capable of achieving. Yet de

The cost-of-living crisis has become one of the defining challenges of our time. Across the world, governments are searching for ways to help people cope with rising expenses. Politicians promise tax cuts. Economists debate interest rates. Employers discuss wage growth. Community organisations advocate for greater support payments. While these approaches differ, they are often built upon the same underlying assumption. The assumption is that people need more money. Certainly,

The cost-of-living crisis dominates public discussion. Politicians promise tax cuts, economists debate interest rates, businesses discuss inflation, and families worry about rising bills. Almost every proposed solution revolves around money. How do we increase wages? How do we lower prices? How do we put more money into people's pockets? These are important questions, but they may not be the most important questions. Before asking how to increase incomes, perhaps we should fi

When most people hear the word "abundance," they imagine a future world. They imagine advanced technologies, limitless energy, automated production, and a society where scarcity has largely disappeared. Yet there is a possibility that abundance is not simply a future condition. Perhaps abundance already exists in a form we have not fully recognised. Not abundance itself. But an abundance of productive capacity. Humanity has never possessed greater productive power than it doe

Every week we hear new discussions about the cost-of-living crisis. Politicians debate tax cuts. Economists discuss interest rates. Businesses warn about inflation. Families worry about their budgets. The conversation usually focuses on a single question: How do we give people more money? But perhaps we should be asking a different question. Why does life require so much money in the first place? This may sound strange. After all, money is how modern economies function. Yet w

Whenever politicians discuss the housing crisis, the conversation usually revolves around the same solutions. Build more homes. Increase density. Reduce planning restrictions. Adjust migration levels. Offer first-home buyer incentives. While each of these measures may help, they all assume that the problem is fundamentally one of housing supply. What if that assumption is wrong? What if the housing crisis is not primarily about housing at all? What if it is a crisis of civili

Much of the public debate around the cost-of-living crisis focuses on a single question: How do we help people pay their bills? Governments discuss tax cuts, welfare increases, energy rebates, rent assistance, and mortgage relief. While these measures can provide important short-term support, they all assume that the underlying costs are somehow inevitable. They focus on helping people survive within the system rather than asking whether the system itself is functioning as it

Australia is facing two of the biggest challenges in its modern history: the rising cost of living and the growing housing affordability crisis. Politicians, economists, journalists, and everyday Australians all have different ideas about what should be done. Some argue for lower immigration. Others advocate for increased government spending, tax reform, stronger regulation, or major infrastructure investment. I was curious about what ChatGPT would do if it were tasked with s

One of the most difficult things to admit after experiencing mania is that part of me misses it. When people hear about manic episodes, they often focus on the consequences. They hear about the psychosis, the hospitalisation, the damaged relationships, the financial problems, the impulsive decisions, and the loss of insight. Those consequences are real. I experienced many of them myself during my major manic and psychotic episode in 2023. Yet there is another side to the stor

Being treated and being heard are two different things. It is one thing to be given medication and have your symptoms reduced; being heard is another thing entirely. Being heard means that you are listened to, validated, and that your situation is acknowledged for what it is. Treatment focuses on the illness. Being heard focuses on the person experiencing the illness. When people enter mental health services, they are often experiencing some of the most difficult moments of t