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The House Of Wellness is on The Breeze, brought to you by Chemist Warehouse - the home of Real Brands and Real Savings.
A weekly 2-hour show to help you get well, stay well and live well every day.
Join Mel Homer on The House of Wellness, every Sunday 8-10am.
Music, special guests, expert opinion, and good health.
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On today's episode thanks to our friends at Sanderson Hair & Lashes, Skin & Nails FX Radio host, TV personality, and the cover star for the April House of Wellness Magazine the one and only Simon Barnett is on the show. Si chats about how he stays in great shape, the biggest mental challenges he’s had to face, and how he is able to get out of his comfort zone.
On today's episode thanks to our friends at Sanderson Hair & Lashes, Skin & Nails FX Radio host, TV personality, and the cover star for the April House of Wellness Magazine the one and only Simon Barnett is on the show. Si chats about how he stays in great shape, the biggest mental challenges he’s had to face, and how he is able to get out of his comfort zone. Also Katie Rickson on the show to share her incredible story of how she was able to build her own copywriting business and be a mum while dealing with Bipolar. Our resident pharmacist Piyara joins us to talk about that pesky old Hayfever And with April arriving this next week comes a fantastic new House of Wellness Magazine so Editor of the mag Vanessa Marshall chats about the new issue after this To find out more about what Katie offers click here - https://businessinthebath.co.nz/
Here is our extended chat with New Zealand actress Robyn Malcolm, Robyn joins us to chat about her health and wellness journey so far, how she handles the the mental and physical load of life on the screen, and her newfound passion for helping women through menopause.
On the show today you may have seen her in 'Shortland Street', 'Outrageous Fortune', and 'Pike River', Actress Robyn Malcolm joins us to chat about her health and wellness journey so far, how she handles the the mental and physical load of life on the screen, and her newfound passion for helping women through menopause. The founder of the app Move It Mama, Lisa Fong talks about what inspired her to create 'Move it Mama', how it helps balance busy lives and exercise, and why community is so important for your health. Chefs Extraordinaires Alice Taylor and Nadia Lim are on the show to chat about their brand new free cookbook, 'Saver Flavour 2,' which they created with Bargain Box. They chat about why they created this free cookbook, whether you should actually make enough for leftovers, and what a balanced diet actually looks like from their perspectives. And our resident Pharmacist Piyara is here to discuss oral health, specifically Mouthwash. Is it actually good for your teeth? Is there a big difference between mouthwashes containing alcohol vs alcohol free? Piyara has the answers you need. To find out more about Move it Mama click here - https://www.moveitmama.co.nz/ To download Savor Flavour 2 click here - https://www.bargainbox.co.nz/saver-flavour-2
On this episode we’re joined by New Zealand Paralympian Danielle Aitchison, sharing her inspiring journey to becoming a Paralympic medalist and Halberg Award winner during Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. We also talk with Kirsty Parsons, the first New Zealander to complete an Ironman with cystic fibrosis, about the challenges of training and how access to the life-changing drug Trikafta has transformed her life. Kristie Amadio joins us to discuss eating disorders and the important work her organisation Recovered Living is doing to support New Zealanders on their recovery journey. Our resident pharmacist Piyara also shares practical advice on managing stress, and Patrice Green from Natural Rest Beds talks about why sleep and bed health matter. If you want to find out more about Patrice and Natural Rest Beds click here! - https://www.wellingtonbeds.co.nz/ If you still want to donate to Kirsty's cause, You can donate here - https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/kirsty-takes-ironman if you want to find out more about Kristie and Recovered Living NZ, You can find it here ! - https://recoveredlivingnz.com/
Here is our extended chat with Sexologist Morgan Penn. Morgan chats about how we can better feel connection to our bodies and ourselves, redefining confidence, and what Morgan has learnt about herself through her work. Check out Morgan's website here: https://www.morganpenn.co.nz/
Here is our extended chat with the one and only Brodie Kane!!! Brodie chats about her incredible wellness journey so far. From looking after her mental health, to the ultra marathons she runs and more. Check out her latest podcast "Let Her Finish" right here: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/let-her-finish
On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse, It’s International Women’s Day today!!!! And we have some incredible women joining me on the show: Media, TV Personality and podcast host Brodie Kane joins me to chat about her incredible wellness journey so far. From looking after her mental health, to the ultra marathons she runs and more. also with it being international Endometriosis Awareness Month I’ll be chatting to Endometriosis NZ chief executive Tanya Cooke to talk about the work Endometriosis NZ is doing to help spread awareness and how they’re helping those women who suffer from it. Makeup Extraordinaire Lisa Matson is on to chat about dealing with hormonal skin when it comes to makeup as we become wiser. What products to use, how to apply it, Lisa has the answers. Our resident pharmacist Piyara will join me live from round the bay with her best tips for recovering from the next big race or walk you have. And Morgan Penn the Sexologist is in to chat about how we can better feel connection to our bodies and ourselves, redefining confidence, and what Morgan has learnt about herself through her work. Check out Brodie's new podcast "Let Her Finish" right here: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/let-her-finish Find out all about Lisa's brand new makeup workshops on her website under the 'Services' tab: https://lisamatson.co.nz/ You can find out about everything Endometriosis NZ is doing right here: https://nzendo.org.nz/ And go have a look at Morgan's website as well :) : https://www.morganpenn.co.nz/
Here is our extended chat with Author, Writer, and Speaker Niki Bezzant. Niki chats about menopause, womens midlife health, and answers all your questions as well. If you had any questions for Niki you can contact her on her website: https://www.nikibezzant.com/ or on her Instagram: @nikibezzant
On this episode of The House of Wellness thank to our friends at Chemist Warehouse: Whether you can believe it or not it’s officially MARCH!! So our resident GP Dr John is back to chat about the illnesses that can flare up during the Autumn Season Also speaking of residents, our resident pharmacist Piyara is in to chat about getting prepared for a big run or walk. What to do before? What could affect hydration? Piyara has you covered. Fit over 50s is back and so is Nicky Styris!!! Nicky joins us to give out some of her best tips for being fit over 50 this time chatting about the mindset and how you can work with your body not against it. And Author, Writer, Speaker and Menopause Expert Niki Bezzant is in to answer all your questions when it comes to women's health, midlife health, and overall sustainable wellbeing. And with a new month comes a fantastic new House of Wellness Magazine so Editor of the mag Vanessa Marshall is in to chat about the new issue. If you had any questions for Niki you can contact her on her website: https://www.nikibezzant.com/ or on her Instagram: @nikibezzant
On today's episode thanks to our friends at Fleurstat: How many eggs should you eat a day? That is the golden question, Claire Turnbull is in with us to talk about some recent research on why eggs have more than just protein benefits Of course we have our resident pharmacist Piyara in to talk to us about perimenopause relief. What's the biggest misconception women have about perimenopause, Can perimenopause affect sleep, Piyara’s got all the answers for you Author of Womanhood, Why didn’t it come with a manual, Naturopath and Councilor Jody Nicholson is on to chat about women's health, her best tips on handling those to do list that feel a little too overwhelming and we also have a copy of her book to giveaway so be listening out for that And, Heart disease and heart health have become a massive effect of kiwis in day to day life, so we have Dave from the heart foundation to chat about how we can better navigate our heart health and how we can change it for the better If you want to find out more about Jody and her book click here : https://avivahealth.co.nz/ If you want to donate to the big heart appeal, you can find that here https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/get-involved/big-heart-appeal-donation
On today's episode thanks to our friends at Blackmores Insolar, Eugene Bearman the head of City Kickboxing is in to chat about his new charity venture The Walk Without Fear Trust and how they are helping everyone feel safe when they’re out and about and how social media could be impacting this as well. We're also joined by Nutritionist Lauren Glucina to unpack Gut Health. What is Gut Health?, what are some things we can do on the daily to help our Gut Health, the importance of probiotics like BioGaia Gastrus and more!! Also could low vision actually be affecting our children at a deeper level than we think? Arshad Hoosen from Specsavers joins to chat about new research linking low vision and behavioural issues, why getting and eye test is super important, and are the increase of screens having an affect on this. And our resident pharmacist Piyara is in and even though Summer is coming to a close, Melanoma Skin Cancer is still a huge issue so how to do you spot it, how do you prevent it from happen, and is it just a matter of sunscreen, Piyara has you covered. Also if you want more great info on Gut Health check out Lauren's Website: https://laurenglucina.com/
On the show this episode thanks to Sanderson Age FX 60 vegecaps, we are BACK for 2026 and what a lineup it is to start the year!!! Our resident pharmacist Dr John is back chatting about Electrolytes. What are they?, how do they work?, when is the best time to have them?, Dr John has all the answers. Also speaking of back our resident pharmacist Piyara is on the show chatting about sexual health and how pharmacists can help you with yours. And with International Epilepsy day coming up on February 9th we chat to one of New Zealand's leading experts when it comes to the subject Dr Peter Bergin. Dr Peter speaks about the research going on right now when it comes to Epilepsy, What to do when somebody is having a seizure, and how you can recognise someone is actually having one. And last but certainly not least we get an update from our host Mel Homer on her cancer journey. She talks about getting a stem cell transplant and what has helped her mentally through this battle. If you want to find some great info on Epilepsy and how you can help others going through it click here: https://epilepsy.org.nz/
On this episode the of The House of Wellness on The Breeze the last one for 2025 thanks to our friends at Biolage, we're joined by school principal and ArrowKat creator Michael Fletcher, who shares the incredible work he’s doing to support the health and wellbeing of principals just like him and how you can take charge of your own. Our resident pharmacist Piyara has all the best tips and advice for surviving the kiwi summer. Psychologist Sara Chatwin returns to explore the psychological side of Christmas and how to navigate the end-of-year stress that can creep up on all of us. Plus, we look back on the year with some of the best moments and favourite guests from the show. A perfect way to wrap up 2025. If you would like to find out more about ArrowKat you can click here: https://arrowkat.co.nz/ And you can find Sara here: https://www.mindworks.co.nz/
On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to Dercos Anti Dandruff DS Shampoo, The latest cover stars of The House of Wellness magazine and 2014 MasterChef champions Karena and Kasey Bird join us. They share how life has changed since winning the show, why despite all their travels they still choose to live in Maketu, and why staying connected to home means so much to them. Also Vanessa Marshall, Editor of The House of Wellness Magazine joins us to take a peek inside the December issue, including all the Christmas treats, tips, and festive inspiration packed into it. Tomas and Michael from Two Dudes are back, and we’ll find out whether their big Movember record breaking attempt was a success. And speaking of returns, our resident GP Dr John is with us to talk about managing infections, especially those pesky ones that flare up during the warmer summer months. And finally our resident pharmacist Piyara joins us to chat about scalp care with all the tips and tricks for something that can end up being very tedious and annoying.
Here is our extended chat with former Masterchef winners and the latest cover stars of The House of Wellness magazine Kārena and Kasey Bird. They share how life has changed since winning the show, why despite all their travels they still choose to live in Maketu, why staying connected to home means so much to them, and how they'll be celebrating Christmas.
Here is our extended chat with Guinness World Record holder, bestselling author, and one of our countries leading ADHD and Neurodiversity advocates Freddie Bennett. Freddie chats about his journey with ADHD, starting Bay Paediatrics alongside his wife Sarah to help children on the ADHD and Neurodiversity spectrum, and his goal to make Tauranga the "Silicon Valley of Child Neurodiversity" Visit the Bay Paediatrics website here: https://baypaediatrics.com/
On this episode of The House of Wellness thanks to our friends at Zantac. He’s a Guinness World Record holder, a best-selling author, and one of New Zealand’s leading ADHD and neurodiversity advocates. After overcoming his own challenges living with ADHD, Freddie Bennett joins us to share his story — and to talk about the clinic he and his wife created to support others navigating the same journey. She’s back with more smart, practical advice for fitness over 50 — Nicky Styris returns, this time with her husband and former Blackcaps cricketer Scotty Styris. They’ll chat about how they deal with the social pressure to “stay healthy” and how they use their “mind over milestones” approach to keep their goals on track. Plus, Dr James Jap from the TV show Hospice Heroes joins us to talk about dealing with loss — and how working in hospice care has completely reshaped his perspective on life. We also speak with Lara Wild from MoleMap about staying sun-safe as summer heats up. Is sunscreen alone enough? What do most of us forget when it comes to protecting our skin? Lara has the answers. And our resident pharmacist Piyara is back to talk about the supplements that support energy and mood. What actually works? What should you look for? And are there better natural ways to manage fatigue? Piyara breaks it all down. You can find out more about Freddie and his wife Sarah's clinic here: Visit the Bay Paediatrics website here: https://baypaediatrics.com/
On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to Arrowtex Melotin Melatonin, we speak with Aleisha from Miscarriage Matters about the vital support they offer to women experiencing miscarriage and why keeping the conversation open, honest, and ongoing is so important for healing and understanding. Nutritionist Emma Wylie and Psychologist Sophia Dawson join us to talk about Eating with Ease, their powerful new approach to supporting people through body image struggles, food challenges, and rebuilding a healthy relationship with nutrition. We’re also joined by husband-and-wife duo Rueben and Rebecca, creators of the wellbeing app Jasmine. They’ll share how this simple tool can help you pause, reset, and find that “step back and relax” moment we all need but rarely take. And our resident pharmacist Piyara is in to chat about Athlete’s Foot. What causes it, how to treat it, and the easy steps you can take to stop it happening to you. You can find "Eating with Ease" at either https://www.elowellbeing.co.nz/store/p/eating-with-ease or at https://www.wholeisticpsychology.com/online-resources And check out all the work Miscarriage Matters does on their website: https://www.miscarriagematters.org.nz/
Here is our Extended Chat with Researcher and Professor of Public Health at The Auckland University of Technology Grant Schofield. Grant brings his expertise to you about something he has helped so many people with, their relationship with food. Grant chats about what has worked for him, the first step you can take towards changing your behaviour when it comes to food, and as you get older can you actually make changes to how you eat. Find out more about Grant Schofield here: https://profgrantschofield.com/
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