On Gossip

Blog by Valerie When you hear the word gossip do mostly negative images of talking about people when they’re not there come to mind? Does it make you feel uncomfortable? Like everything, there’s a dark and a light side to…

Book Announcement

Valerie’s book-baby is about to be published/born, on July 24 (Australia & New Zealand) & August 24 (US, Europe, Canada, Singapore, & other English-speaking countries). The front & back cover from the official Rockpool & Simon & Schuster pages: Available…

Birth as Ceremony

Blog by Valerie, following recent presentations with breastfeeding and pregnancy groups We do ceremonies at important moments in our lives, such as weddings, graduations, and funerals. Ceremonies support us to gain knowledge, purify our spirits, and honour life. They can…