Alicia Romijn created Everyday Connection to share real stories and everyday moments. Living with PCOS, she designs her life around her body, not against it.
Name: Alicia Romijn
Pronouns: she/her
Day job: Content Creator
Location: Sydney
Describe your work in one sentence.
It is fulfilling, creative and very social, yet can be isolating at the same time.
What larger journey brought you here?
I’ve always been someone who moves with life and turns challenges into curiosity. It’s how Everyday Connection was born and why I feel like I’ve lived many lives. I believe in finding purpose through creativity and movement, and that it’s the little, everyday moments that make life meaningful.
What sparked the creation of Everyday Connection?
I started my page during COVID after losing my job as a town planner due to lockdowns. I began interviewing friends and people I knew because I believe everyone has a story, not just famous people. That’s how Everyday Connection was born.
What does nervous-system regulation look like in your everyday life?
Movement and being in nature are essential. Starting my day with movement helps me feel calm, grounded and ready.
What’s one myth about healing or wellbeing you wish people would stop believing?
That healing is linear. It’s messy, up and down, and you never arrive at a perfect destination.
How do you design your days to support your own energy?
I rely on routine and filling my days with things I enjoy, while also listening to how my body feels in the moment.
What does rest look like for you when it’s not performative self-care?
Reading a book or watching TV with my partner. These moments quiet my busy mind.
What boundary has made the biggest difference to your mental health?
Learning to say no and protecting my energy.
What daily ritual keeps you anchored?
Movement, no matter where I am.
What does connection mean to you?
Being present, shared time, physical touch, culture, hobbies, and space for people.
What’s a truth about the female experience that needs more airtime?
Life is messy and imperfect, and we should talk about that more openly.
Best advice about listening to your body?
Trust the quiet voice - it’s there for a reason.
Advice you wish you’d had ten years ago?
Treat your body like someone you love.
How does your menstrual cycle shape your life?
I have PCOS and a fibroid, so my cycle dictates my energy, training, focus and communication.
Underrated PMS practice?
Sleep. And resting guilt-free. Allowing yourself to slow down. Listening to my body and not pushing through.
Why are periods still taboo?
Lack of education and open conversation.
One health message for women?
Work with your body, not against it. Painful or heavy periods aren’t normal.
Hopes for the future of period care?
Education, normalisation, and accessible care for all.
