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How Anxiety and Trauma Can Affect Relationships

Understanding the Role of Attachment, the Nervous System, and Emotional Safety By Leigh Milne, Psychologist & Couples Therapist How Anxiety and Trauma Can Affect Relationships Anxiety and trauma are often thought of as individual experiences, yet they can have a significant impact on relationships. Many couples seek therapy because they find themselves caught in recurring cycles of conflict, misunderstanding, emotional distance, or disconnection. While these difficulties may

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May 314 min read

Understanding Menopause, Wellbeing, and Midlife Health: A Conversation with Dr Purity Carr

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Welcome to the Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog, where we explore evidence-informed psychology alongside conversations with professionals working in health, wellbeing, relationships, and personal growth. As part of the Quantum Couple & Wellness Podcast, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Purity Carr, a Western Australian medical prac

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Aug 20, 20253 min read

💛 Friendship as Medicine: The Importance of Human Connection for Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist In support of the Collie Suicide Prevention Network (SPN) As we reflect on the importance of friendship and social connection, it is worth recognising a powerful truth supported by both research and lived experience: meaningful human connection plays an important role in emotional wellbeing and can act as a protective factor against loneliness,

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Aug 4, 20253 min read

Are you a Grey Area Drinker? Understanding Grey Area Drinking: A Conversation with Sarah Rusbatch

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Are you a Grey Area Drinker Welcome to the Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog, where we explore evidence-informed psychology alongside conversations with professionals working in wellbeing, behaviour change, relationships, and personal growth. As part of the Quantum Couple & Wellness Podcast, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Rusbatch, Certified Grey Area

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Jun 6, 20254 min read

🎙️ Understanding Embodied Processing: A Conversation with Ryan Hassan

An Interview with Ryan Hassan, Co-founder of The Centre for Healing Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist As part of the Quantum Couple & Wellness Podcast, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Hassan, co-founder of The Centre for Healing, about his work in Embodied Processing (EP) and the growing interest in body-based approaches to emotional wellbeing and trauma recov

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May 25, 20254 min read

🌿 Self-Compassion, Personal Growth, and Women's Wellbeing: A Conversation with Joanne Omer

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Welcome to the Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog, where we explore evidence-informed psychology alongside conversations with professionals working in personal development, wellbeing, relationships, and mind–body awareness. As part of the Quantum Couple & Wellness Podcast, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Joanne Omer, psychosomatic ther

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May 25, 20253 min read

🕯️ Honouring Lives Lost and Supporting Safer Communities: A Conversation with Melissa Callanan from Waratah

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Waratah Candlelight Vigil Welcome to the Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog, where we explore evidence-informed and integrative approaches to psychological wellbeing, relationships, emotional health, and mind–body awareness. As part of the Quantum Couple & Wellness Podcast, I recently had the privilege of speaking with Melissa Callanan, Chief Execu

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May 4, 20253 min read

Exploring Intuition, Kinesiology, and Complementary Wellbeing Practices: A Conversation with Kim Bostaille

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Welcome to the Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog, where we explore evidence-informed psychology alongside conversations with professionals working in complementary wellbeing, personal development, and mind–body practices. As part of the Quantum Couple & Wellness Podcast, I recently spoke with Kim Bostaille, a trauma-informed kinesiologist and well

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May 4, 20253 min read

Setting Boundaries Without Guilt: Building Healthier Relationships and Supporting Wellbeing

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Welcome to the Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog, where we explore evidence-informed and integrative approaches to psychological wellbeing, relationships, emotional health, and mind–body awareness. One of the most common themes that arises in therapy is difficulty setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. Many people find themselves saying "yes"

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May 4, 20254 min read

Calming the Overactive Mind: Gentle, Trauma-Informed Strategies for Everyday Wellbeing

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Calming the overactive mind Welcome to the Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog, where we explore evidence-informed and integrative approaches to psychological wellbeing, relationships, emotional health, and mind–body awareness. Many people describe living with an "overactive mind" — a constant stream of thoughts, worries, planning, analysing, and me

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Apr 21, 20254 min read

Understanding Narcissistic Relationship Patterns and Rebuilding Healthy Connections

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Welcome to the Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog, where we explore evidence-informed and integrative approaches to psychological wellbeing, relationships, emotional health, and mind–body awareness. Relationship difficulties can have a significant impact on emotional wellbeing, self-esteem, trust, and mental health. For some individuals, relationsh

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Apr 20, 20253 min read

Understanding Resource Therapy: A Parts-Based Approach to Self-Awareness and Psychological Change

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist As part of the Quantum Couple & Wellness Podcast, I recently had the opportunity to speak with Philipa Thornton and Chris Paulin, internationally recognised trainers and practitioners in Resource Therapy (RT). Our conversation explored the principles of Resource Therapy, how it conceptualises different aspects of human experience, and why parts

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Mar 19, 20253 min read

The Human–Animal Bond: Exploring the Role of Therapy Dogs in Wellbeing

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Therapy Dogs - Animal Assisted Therapy As part of the Quantum Couple & Wellness Podcast, I recently had the opportunity to speak with Sam King, who works in the area of animal-assisted support and therapy dog programs. Our conversation explored the unique relationship between humans and dogs, the growing interest in animal-assisted intervention

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Mar 9, 20253 min read

Letting Go of the Past & Embracing the Year with Intention

Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Reflecting on the Past with Gratitude and Grace Periods of transition often provide an opportunity to pause, reflect, and consider what we would like to carry forward and what we may wish to leave behind. Whether you are navigating a significant life change, recovering from a difficult period, adjusting to new cir

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Feb 19, 20254 min read

Understanding Burnout: Recognising the Signs and Supporting Recovery

By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Burnout has become an increasingly common concern in modern life. Many people describe feeling emotionally exhausted, mentally drained, physically depleted, and disconnected from activities that once felt meaningful. While burnout is often associated with workplace stress, it can also affect parents, carers, students, healthcare workers, FIFO workers, business owners, first

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Feb 19, 20253 min read

Healing from the Inside Out: The Gut-Mind Connection interview with Jacqueline Stenhouse

Welcome to Quantum Couple & Wellness Blog, where we explore holistic and evidence-based approaches to love, live and enhance mind-body wellness. By Leigh Milne Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Trauma Therapist & Psychosomatic Therapist Gut-Brain Axis - Body Mind Connection As part of the Quantum Couple & Wellness Podcast I recently spoke with Jacqueline Stenhouse, a naturopath, nutritionist, iridologist, and hair tissue mineral analysis practitioner about the gut m

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Feb 19, 20253 min read

Integrating Chakra Concepts with Evidence-Based and Holistic Approaches: A Mind–Body Perspective

By Leigh Milne, Registered Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Psychosomatic Therapist Across many cultures and traditions, people have developed different ways of understanding the relationship between the mind, body, emotions, and wellbeing. One such framework is the chakra system, which originates from ancient Eastern philosophical and spiritual traditions. While chakras are not part of Western medical science or psychological treatment, many peop

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Aug 11, 20244 min read

Integrative Approaches to Quit Smoking or Vaping: A Holistic Perspective

Smoking and vaping are complex behaviours influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, social, emotional, and environmental factors. Many people who wish to reduce or stop smoking or vaping describe feeling frustrated by repeated attempts to change a habit that may be connected to stress management, daily routines, social situations, emotional regulation, or long-established patterns of behaviour. There is no single approach that works for everyone. For this reas

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Jun 24, 20243 min read

Typical reasons why Sexual Abuse/assault Victims don't Report

Many people who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual assault find it extremely difficult to seek support, disclose their experiences, or make a formal report. There is no "right" way to respond to trauma. Every person's experience, circumstances, cultural background, support network, and emotional readiness are different. While some individuals choose to report what has happened, others may decide not to report, may delay reporting, or may remain uncertain about what they

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May 13, 20244 min read

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How Anxiety and Trauma Can Affect Relationships

Understanding Menopause, Wellbeing, and Midlife Health: A Conversation with Dr Purity Carr

💛 Friendship as Medicine: The Importance of Human Connection for Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention

Are you a Grey Area Drinker? Understanding Grey Area Drinking: A Conversation with Sarah Rusbatch

🎙️ Understanding Embodied Processing: A Conversation with Ryan Hassan

🌿 Self-Compassion, Personal Growth, and Women's Wellbeing: A Conversation with Joanne Omer

🕯️ Honouring Lives Lost and Supporting Safer Communities: A Conversation with Melissa Callanan from Waratah

Exploring Intuition, Kinesiology, and Complementary Wellbeing Practices: A Conversation with Kim Bostaille

Setting Boundaries Without Guilt: Building Healthier Relationships and Supporting Wellbeing

Calming the Overactive Mind: Gentle, Trauma-Informed Strategies for Everyday Wellbeing

Understanding Narcissistic Relationship Patterns and Rebuilding Healthy Connections

Understanding Resource Therapy: A Parts-Based Approach to Self-Awareness and Psychological Change

The Human–Animal Bond: Exploring the Role of Therapy Dogs in Wellbeing

Letting Go of the Past & Embracing the Year with Intention

Understanding Burnout: Recognising the Signs and Supporting Recovery

Healing from the Inside Out: The Gut-Mind Connection interview with Jacqueline Stenhouse

Integrating Chakra Concepts with Evidence-Based and Holistic Approaches: A Mind–Body Perspective

Integrative Approaches to Quit Smoking or Vaping: A Holistic Perspective

Typical reasons why Sexual Abuse/assault Victims don't Report

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