Jennifer Smelt for Wise Woman Holistic Health

10/08/2026

My personal dementia test. I drive around my old home town by memory to see how well i do.

07/08/2026

Its August and the wattle is out. I love seeing the wattle as it's a promise that spring is on it's way. The changing seasons remind us that nothing stays the same. That if we trudge on through the dark times we will come out into sunshine. The only certainty is change.

05/08/2026

03/08/2026

Trauma can affect you physically as well as emotionally. It can make sleep difficult or make you really tired all the time. It can make you hungry or unable to eat. It can affect your gut, your immune system, your muscles and your nervous system.
If you have experienced trauma, be kind to yourself. Get help if needed. If you know someone who has experienced trauma, reach out and just be kind.

31/07/2026

There are many responses to trauma, all of them with their own issues.
Hypervigilance, constantly scanning for threats. Always in fight or flight.
Laser focus, concentrating on one thing and blocking out everything else. Dangerous because unaware of surroundings.
Hiding, avoiding everything to avoid feeling.
Collapse, unable to function, think, regulate emotions.

31/07/2026

29/07/2026

Stress is the response we give to a challenge or threat. It is not meant to be a permanent state of being.
Distress is an extreme state caused by worry, trauma or pain.

28/07/2026

I don't normally talk about political subjects but a lot is being said currently about DV. During my career I treated a number of DV victims. While I can't go into details what I can say is that each case was unique. Each woman had reasons for remaining and/or leaving. All cases were living in extreme fear. Each case brought me to tears.
We cannot judge another's life. We cannot force them because then we are just as bad as their partners. We can only be there and help as required. Just be kind.