Yes, I swore on my book cover, and I’m still untangling why it feels risky
Raised in rural Australia, I grew up with classic country values: respect the land, work hard, and do right by others. In other words - don’t upset people, don’t ruffle feathers, and definitely don’t give anyone a reason to think less of you.
So, putting a big, unapologetic swear word on the cover of my book? Yeah, it still makes me squirm a little. Not because I don't say it, I do. Often. But because that little voice still whispers, "What will people think?"
It feels a bit like scribbling "fuck" in the margin of your school book just as the teacher walks past. That rebellious, shaky thrill. Am I going to get in trouble for this?
But here’s the thing:
When people come to me for advice, my honest answer every damn time is:
Fuck approval.
You do not need someone else’s permission to live your life. You do not need to fit someone else's idea of what's acceptable.
Why are we still trying to shrink ourselves to keep others comfortable?
I get riled up about this because I see too many people denying their happiness for the sake of being liked.
And honestly?
That fires me up. I want to help break that cycle.
Yes, there’s a big F-bomb on the cover.
And for those wondering—there are only twenty-six swear words in the entire book (yes, I counted). Just like I tell my kids: they’re used for emphasis and impact—because sometimes life calls for a bold, unapologetic fuck off. And I stand by that.
This book is not about shock value.
It’s about honesty.
It’s about cutting through the bullshit.
And it’s about owning your voice, even when it makes you uncomfortable.
Truth is, I’m still working through my own stuff. I still catch myself dancing around old beliefs that tell me to “tone it down” or “play it safe.” But this cover, this bold, in-your-face title, is helping me rewrite those stories.
It’s exposing a new layer of truth in me I didn’t even know was there. And that’s the beauty of it. That’s why I love life - it’s always giving us new edges to lean into, discomforts to transform.
Inside this book, you’ll find my unravelling.
You’ll also find practical tools to help you navigate your own discomfort, shift your perspective, and rise stronger.
Because the truth is—when life gets under your skin, there’s usually something deeper waiting to be seen. And I want to show you how to face it, not run from it.
