Our cover star this month is the talented Julia Roberts, who reflects on her 37-year acting career, discusses her latest film After The Hunt, and shares her vision for the next chapter of her life.
“I’m lucky to have a wonderful home and family life, and I’ll spend as much time as I can at home, looking after my family,” she says. “Plus, I enjoy life’s basic pleasures – reading and taking long walks.” And, of course, she’s not done making movies just yet.
MiNDFOOD Editor-in-Chief Michael McHugh reflects on becoming a grandfather again, with the arrival of his second grandchild drawing near.
“I feel a calm happiness, a quiet kind of pride that comes from knowing how precious a new life is. There’s something beautiful about watching my family grow – and having a front-row seat to another chapter in the story.”
Health
Reader Megan Hayward was inspired to found Mimi Moon Meno after menopause symptoms disrupted her life and she realised how little support was available for women navigating this natural stage. She now successfully advocates for better funding and support, saying: “No woman should have to fight this hard just to be well.”
In our health pages, GP Dr Jo Skinner explores the importance of allowing those we love to take risks. While it’s natural to want to shield children, teens – even aging parents – from life’s challenges, overprotection can rob them of the chance to build resilience and important life skills.
Many of us have an inner critic – that nagging internal voice always measuring, judging, pushing. But is it really helping us grow? Psychologist Dr Renée Bazley explores where this voice comes from, whether it’s useful, and if cultivating self-compassion might actually be the true growth edge we need.
We take a deep dive into sleep – why it’s so vital, how to get more of it, and we show you which yoga poses can prepare your body for true rest and recharge.
Beauty
Beauty Director Megan Bedford rounds up her favourite budget-friendly beauty buys – from serums and moisturisers to makeup and nail polish. She also investigates why our skin becomes thinner and more fragile with age, and what can help. Plus, she spotlights sans [ceuticals] Perpetual, the world’s first fully waterless, high-tech haircare, which comes in zero-waste packaging and promises soft, clean, healthy hair.
Style inspiration abounds with nautical summer fashion, chic sneakers for resort holidays and casualwear, and a stunning London home renovation full of ideas for your next home makeover.
Postcard
Looking for your next adventure? Our bumper travel section takes you around the world – from Norway and Ireland to Wellington, Africa, the Kimberley, Japan, Canada, Greenland, India, and Cape York Peninsula. There’s something here for every kind of traveller.
Food
Love a herbal tea? Gardening expert Franco Sessa shares what to plant to grow your own herbal tea garden.
Want to eat more salmon but not sure how to cook it? Food Director Michelle McHugh walks you through choosing the right salmon and preparing it perfectly, with seven of her favourite Salmon Star Recipes.
We share the best upcoming films, TV shows, podcasts and live entertainment. And in BOOK CLUB, we highlight our favourite new releases – all available at mindfood.com/shop.
All this, plus 15 pages of your favourite Puzzles!
The November issue of MiNDFOOD is on sale 6 October. Available in stores and online at mindfood.com/shop
