Thanks to our friends at Sanderson Stress, Sleep and Mind FX

In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with Karina McHardy to explore her deeply personal journey through autism, as shared in her powerful book All In: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism. Karina opens up about the challenges, resilience, and unconditional love that shaped her experience, offering insight and hope to families navigating similar paths. This conversation is an honest and inspiring look at what it means to show up fully, even in life’s most uncertain moments.

Thanks to our friends at Sanderson Stress, Sleep and Mind FX
In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with Karina McHardy to explore her deeply personal journey through autism, as shared in her powerful book&nbsp;All In: A Mother&rsquo;s Journey Through Autism. Karina opens up about the challenges, resilience, and unconditional love that shaped her experience, offering insight and hope to families navigating similar paths. This conversation is an honest and inspiring look at what it means to show up fully, even in life&rsquo;s most uncertain moments.

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.

Access Wellbeing Anytime, Anywhere at HouseOfWellness.co.nz

The House Of Wellness is on The Breeze, brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/?ref=breeze.rova">Chemist Warehouse</a>&nbsp;- 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.
Access Wellbeing Anytime, Anywhere at&nbsp;<a href="https://houseofwellness.co.nz/">HouseOfWellness.co.nz</a>

The House of Wellness

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, broadcast live on The Breeze every Sunday 8-10am.

Music, special guests, expert opinion, and good health.

Access Wellbeing Anytime, Anywhere at HouseOfWellness.co.nz

The House Of Wellness is on The Breeze, brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/?ref=breeze.rova">Chemist Warehouse</a>&nbsp;- 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, broadcast live on The Breeze&nbsp;every Sunday 8-10am.
Music, special guests, expert opinion, and good health.
Access Wellbeing Anytime, Anywhere at&nbsp;<a href="https://houseofwellness.co.nz/">HouseOfWellness.co.nz</a>

Extended Chat : Author of All In: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism.  Karina McHardy

 

 On today's episode of The House of Wellness podcast thanks to our friends at Blackmores Executive B Stress Formula 

Actor David Downs joins us - he’s had CAR - T cell therapy to help treat his cancer and now wants it available for NZ.

Penny Mahoney from the LAB Brow bar is along with tips and tricks for the brows and confirms the growth of male brow grooming

Matakana Superfoods founder Dr Kelvin Glucina shares what he's learnt about food and nutrition and also how to get superfoods into kids

Piyara will be discussing the Flu Vaccine's and what the difference between a cold and the flu really is 

And he was Daniel Potts in Shortland St - had huge success overseas but has now become a property developer Ido Drent is here to talk us through his amazing wellness journey

 

To find out more and donate to the Go the Distance challenge click here -  https://donate.malaghan.org.nz/event/go-the-distance/home

To find out more about LAB Brow Bar click here - https://labbrowbar.com/

To find out more about Matakana Superfood and read some of Dr Kevin Glucina's blogs click here - https://matakanasuperfoods.com/

To find out more about Eleman and the work they do click here - https://www.elaman.co.nz/

 

 

 

 

 

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&nbsp;On today's episode of The House of Wellness podcast thanks to our friends at Blackmores Executive B Stress Formula&nbsp;
Actor David Downs joins us - he&rsquo;s had CAR - T cell therapy to help treat his cancer and now wants it available for NZ.
Penny Mahoney from the LAB Brow bar is along with tips and tricks for the brows and confirms the growth of male brow grooming
Matakana Superfoods founder Dr Kelvin Glucina shares what he's learnt about food and nutrition and also how to get superfoods into kids
Piyara will be discussing the Flu Vaccine's and what the difference between a cold and the flu really is&nbsp;
And he was Daniel Potts in Shortland St - had huge success overseas but has now become a property developer Ido Drent is here to talk us through his amazing wellness journey
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To find out more and donate to the Go the Distance challenge click here - &nbsp;<a href="https://donate.malaghan.org.nz/event/go-the-distance/home">https://donate.malaghan.org.nz/event/go-the-distance/home</a>
To find out more about LAB Brow Bar click here - <a href="https://labbrowbar.com/">https://labbrowbar.com/</a>
To find out more about Matakana Superfood and read some of Dr Kevin Glucina's blogs click here - <a href="https://matakanasuperfoods.com/">https://matakanasuperfoods.com/</a>
To find out more about Eleman and the work they do click here - <a href="https://www.elaman.co.nz/">https://www.elaman.co.nz/</a>
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Full Episode : Dr Kevin Glucina, Ido Drent, David Downs, Penny Mahoney and Piyara Perera 

On today's episode thanks to our friends at Sanderson Stress, Sleep and Mind FX , powerful stories, expert insight, and real conversations for the times we’re living in.

We’re joined by Karina McHardy, sharing her deeply personal journey through autism in her book All In: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism.  

We dive into mental health in today’s ever-changing world with Psychologist Sara Chatwin

 As the clocks shift, Piyara is here to unpack daylight savings, sleep, and immunity—and what it all means for your wellbeing.  

And don’t miss Dr Lucy Hone, as she opens up about resilience and loss through her book How Will I Ever Get Through This? (Resilient Grieving: How to Find Your Way Through Devastating Loss).

And we haveNicky Verocci founder of Bambi Mini Co, in to talk all about the amazing charity drive with Chemist Warehouse and The Starship Foundation going on right now. 

To find out more about Dr Lucy Hone click here - https://linktr.ee/drlucyhone

On today's episode thanks to our friends at Sanderson Stress, Sleep and Mind FX , powerful stories, expert insight, and real conversations for the times we&rsquo;re living in.
We&rsquo;re joined by Karina McHardy, sharing her deeply personal journey through autism in her book All In: A Mother&rsquo;s Journey Through Autism.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We dive into mental health in today&rsquo;s ever-changing world with Psychologist Sara Chatwin
&nbsp;As the clocks shift, Piyara is here to unpack daylight savings, sleep, and immunity&mdash;and what it all means for your wellbeing.&nbsp;&nbsp;
And don&rsquo;t miss Dr Lucy Hone, as she opens up about resilience and loss through her book How Will I Ever Get Through This? (Resilient Grieving: How to Find Your Way Through Devastating Loss).
And we have Nicky Verocci founder of Bambi Mini Co, in to talk all about the amazing charity drive with Chemist Warehouse and The Starship Foundation going on right now.&nbsp;
To find out more about Dr Lucy Hone click here - <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/aKlOCQnz3wCggportxf6TG2MMp?domain=linktr.ee" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/aKlOCQnz3wCggportxf6TG2MMp?domain%3Dlinktr.ee&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776031755848000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1CM_uZypCw7Y64_sGENV4x">https://linktr.ee/drlucyhone</a>

Full Episode : Dr Lucy Hone, Karina McHardy, Sara Chatwin, Nicky Verocci and Piyara Perera 

This weekend, The House of Wellness Best of Show takes a look back at some of our favourite guests from The House of Wellness 2026.

We catch up with New Zealand icon Robyn Malcolm, star of Pike River, After the Party, and Outrageous Fortune, on why age hasn’t slowed her down and how she prioritises her health and wellbeing. 

Morgan Penn also returns to share how she began her career as a sexologist and what it’s been like helping people apply her advice in real life.

Dave Monro from the Heart Foundation joins us to talk about the organisation’s purpose, the state of heart health in New Zealand, and the trends he’s seeing. 

Nicky Stryis shares her top fitness tips for staying strong over 50, including the importance of mindset and facing life’s challenges.

We also hear from Eugene Bareman of City Kickboxing about his new charity, The Walk Without Fear Trust, and how it’s helping people feel safer in their communities, as well as the role social media plays. 

Plus, Brodie Kane returns to talk about managing her mindset and staying grounded in the present.

 

 

This weekend, The House of Wellness Best of Show takes a look back at some of our favourite guests from The House of Wellness 2026.
We catch up with New Zealand icon Robyn Malcolm, star of&nbsp;Pike River, After the Party, and Outrageous Fortune, on why age hasn&rsquo;t slowed her down and how she prioritises her health and wellbeing.&nbsp;
Morgan Penn also returns to share how she began her career as a sexologist and what it&rsquo;s been like helping people apply her advice in real life.
Dave Monro from the Heart Foundation joins us to talk about the organisation&rsquo;s purpose, the state of heart health in New Zealand, and the trends he&rsquo;s seeing.&nbsp;
Nicky Stryis shares her top fitness tips for staying strong over 50, including the importance of mindset and facing life&rsquo;s challenges.
We also hear from Eugene Bareman of City Kickboxing about his new charity, The Walk Without Fear Trust, and how it&rsquo;s helping people feel safer in their communities, as well as the role social media plays.&nbsp;
Plus, Brodie Kane returns to talk about managing her mindset and staying grounded in the present.
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Extended Chat : Author of All In: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism. Karina McHardy

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