Mother Brain

Five lifestyle tweaks to help you live well for longer

Ever since I was a teenager I've loved learning about what makes people tick, why we think the way we do and how we can improve our health and wellbeing…

Jan 17 • Melissa Hogenboom

Why we need to teach kids about money

Early financial literacy matters for children’s futures

Jan 7 • Melissa Hogenboom

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December 2025

'Brain scars': The hidden forms of sexism that harm women's health

Subtle sexism that pervades everyday life often gets shrugged off.

Dec 10, 2025 • Melissa Hogenboom

Beyond small talk: How to build deeper connections (and why we hold back)

How to overcome small talk and find common ground with friends and strangers.

Dec 3, 2025 • Melissa Hogenboom

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November 2025

The illusion of success: How feeling powerless fuels toxic behaviour

More insidious and hidden forms of power abuse don’t tend to make big news stories but are just as concerning to women’s safety.

Nov 17, 2025 • Melissa Hogenboom

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'Feminism has gone too far'

Sorry what?

Nov 5, 2025 • Melissa Hogenboom

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October 2025

Behind the Book: How I wrote Breadwinners

So many people have asked me about the book writing process.

Oct 23, 2025 • Melissa Hogenboom

Money talks - yet so many people don't talk about it

How couples view and divide money often starts with expectations.

Oct 14, 2025 • Melissa Hogenboom

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The ultimate stress buffer: seeking connections

If you have no village, find one

Oct 7, 2025 • Melissa Hogenboom

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September 2025

Is your partner exchanging or bargaining their way out of housework?

We often assume that money equals power and traditionally, men have been the ones with most economic power in society.

Sep 26, 2025 • Melissa Hogenboom

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Why Do Breadwinner wives still do more at home?

I recently had the opportunity to write a short summary of some themes from Breadwinners in Grazia magazine, which hopefully brings this relatable topic…

Sep 19, 2025 • Melissa Hogenboom

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What happens when dads read books about motherhood?

It’s not often I hear from a dad who’s been reading books about motherhood - especially as they tend to be largely written by and for women.

Sep 5, 2025 • Melissa Hogenboom

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