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Tori Bowman Johnson

Tori Bowman Johnson

Tori, a freelance writer, has worked in production, talent management & branding since her agency role at Vivien’s Model Management in Melbourne in 2011. Tori has recently launched, The First Word; a conversational podcast for women, particularly those who juggle young children & paid work. Tori is also a very proud mum of two little boys.

Articles written by Tori Bowman

A Window into Postpartum Depression
Parenthood
A Window into Postpartum Depression
Postpartum (or perinatal) depression is a beast that no parent wants to encounter.
3 things to do when there’s nothing to do
Lifestyle
3 things to do when there’s nothing to do
Whether it’s a rainy day, that ‘boring’ hour before dinner and bath, or you’re in desperate need of some kid-friendly entertainment to carve out a little you time - I’ve got you covered with these simple, low-cost ideas!
I paused my career for motherhood - now I’m wondering who I am
Parenthood
I paused my career for motherhood - now I’m wondering who I am
Some days, weeks, or months just feel tougher than others. Something shifts - maybe a chemical change in the brain or a life event - and suddenly, you’re left feeling low, unravelled, and lost. It’s unsettling. It’s uncomfortable. And it’s scary.
Parenting rituals: What are they and do I need one?
Lifestyle
Parenting rituals: What are they and do I need one?
Lately, it seems everyone is talking about ‘rituals’ - whether in the context of self-care, wellness, skincare, or even parenting.
6 ways I’ve learned to save time as a parent
Parenthood
6 ways I’ve learned to save time as a parent
Parents are time-poor. We all know this. Even when you manage to leave the house 15 minutes early, something inevitably derails your plans: a last-minute nappy explosion, a child needing the toilet, a refusal to wear shoes, or the sudden desire to bring every toy they own to your destination.
Where are we at with bounce-back culture?
Parenthood
Where are we at with bounce-back culture?
Where exactly are we with the idea of ‘bouncing back’ after having a baby? Physically, socially, mentally—even in terms of housework?