Introduction

Issue 3 builds on the Curated Pillars framework by turning toward the everyday skills that quietly protect independence, participation, and wellbeing over time. This edition draws a thread through regulation, self-management, and connection—exploring accessible, evidence-informed practices that invite you to work with your body and mind, rather than against them.

In this issue, you will explore:

• Active video gaming ("exergaming") and its potential role in supporting balance, mobility, and the motivation to keep moving
• Nervous system regulation through slow breathing, and how calming the body's stress response is associated with steadier mood and resilience
• The nutritional science of fungi—mushrooms as a versatile source of fibre, antioxidants, and other bioactive compounds
• Living well with persistent pain or fatigue, and the self-management strategies, such as activity pacing, that help sustain daily participation
• Social walks as a simple way to combine gentle movement, conversation, and a sense of belonging
• The silent disco as an inclusive, joyful format that pairs personalised music with shared movement
• Tech wellbeing, and how intentional digital habits can strengthen connection rather than crowd it out
• Neurodiversity-affirming approaches in occupational therapy, which adapt tasks and environments to fit the person

This issue is designed to help you move from knowledge to practice—offering realistic, evidence-informed strategies that support not only how you feel, but how you live, adapt, and stay connected to the people and activities that matter.