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 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&rsquo;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/

Full Episode: Creator of ArrowKat Michael Fletcher, Sara Chatwin, Piyara Perera, And A Wrap Up Of 2025!!

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.

 

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&rsquo;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.
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Full Episode: Former Masterchef Winners Kārena And Kasey Bird, Tomas And Michael From Two Dudes, Dr John, Vanessa Marshall, And Piyara Perera

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 former Masterchef winners and the latest cover stars of The House of Wellness magazine&nbsp; 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.

Extended Chat: Former Masterchef Winners Kārena And Kasey Bird

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/

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"&nbsp;
Visit the Bay Paediatrics website here: https://baypaediatrics.com/

Extended Chat: Guinness World Record Holder And Bestselling Author Freddie Bennett

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 thanks to our friends at Zantac.&nbsp;He&rsquo;s a Guinness World Record holder, a best-selling author, and one of New Zealand&rsquo;s leading ADHD and neurodiversity advocates. After overcoming his own challenges living with ADHD, Freddie Bennett joins us to share his story &mdash; and to talk about the clinic he and his wife created to support others navigating the same journey.
She&rsquo;s back with more smart, practical advice for fitness over 50 &mdash; Nicky Styris returns, this time with her husband and former Blackcaps cricketer Scotty Styris. They&rsquo;ll chat about how they deal with the social pressure to &ldquo;stay healthy&rdquo; and how they use their &ldquo;mind over milestones&rdquo; 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 &mdash; 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/

Full Episode: Guinness World Record Holder And Bestselling Author Freddie Bennett, Dr James From Hospice Heroes, Nicky and Scotty Styris, Lara Wild, And Piyara Perera

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/ 

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&rsquo;re also joined by husband-and-wife duo Rueben and Rebecca, creators of the wellbeing app Jasmine. They&rsquo;ll share how this simple tool can help you pause, reset, and find that &ldquo;step back and relax&rdquo; moment we all need but rarely take.
And our resident pharmacist Piyara is in to chat about Athlete&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.elowellbeing.co.nz/store/p/eating-with-ease">https://www.elowellbeing.co.nz/store/p/eating-with-ease</a> or at <a href="https://www.wholeisticpsychology.com/online-resources">https://www.wholeisticpsychology.com/online-resources</a>&nbsp;
And check out all the work Miscarriage Matters does on their website: <a href="https://www.miscarriagematters.org.nz/">https://www.miscarriagematters.org.nz/</a>&nbsp;

Full Episode: Creators of Eating With Ease Emma Wylie and Sophia Dawson, Aleisha Black From Miscarriage Matters, Reuben And Rebecca Bijl, And Piyara Perera

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/

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.
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Find out more about Grant Schofield here: <a href="https://profgrantschofield.com/">https://profgrantschofield.com/</a>

Extended Chat: Researcher And Professor Of Public Health Grant Schofield

Here is our Extended Chat with the creator of ED&I and TV personality Edna Swart. Edna chats about her incredible journey from couch surfing at 16 to being an entrepreneur who now has 50,000 followers on Instagram. She goes in depth on defining boundaries, how her journey has helped her in business, and her top 3 tips for staying grounded in life.

You can find Edna's skincare brand ED&I here: https://ednibod.com/

Here is our Extended Chat with the creator of ED&amp;I and TV personality Edna Swart. Edna chats about her incredible journey from couch surfing at 16 to being an entrepreneur who now has 50,000 followers on Instagram. She goes in depth on defining boundaries, how her journey has helped her in business, and her top 3 tips for staying grounded in life.
You can find Edna's skincare brand ED&amp;I here: <a href="https://ednibod.com/">https://ednibod.com/</a>

Extended Chat: Creator Of ED&I And TV Personality Edna Swart

On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse, one of New Zealand’s leading voices in nutrition and behaviour change, Professor Grant Schofield, joins us to unpack a big question: can we actually improve our relationship with food?

We’re also joined by Edna Swart, creator of ED&I, who shares her powerful story of resilience and the journey that shaped her success.

Plus, one of New Zealand's leading employment relations practitioners Max Whitehead breaks down annual leave, sick leave, and mental health leave and gives you the real, practical understanding of how they all work.

And our resident pharmacist Piyara dives into one of the most talked-about topics in wellness right now — metabolism.

We also have a little catch up with our girl Mel Homer who is currently going through her cancer treatment. 

Find out more about Grant Schofield here: https://profgrantschofield.com/

And find Edna's skincare brand ED&I here: https://ednibod.com/

And if you wanted to find out more about Max or get in contact with him you can find him here: https://whiteheadgroup.co.nz/

On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse,&nbsp;one of New Zealand&rsquo;s leading voices in nutrition and behaviour change, Professor Grant Schofield, joins us to unpack a big question: can we actually improve our relationship with food?
We&rsquo;re also joined by Edna Swart, creator of ED&amp;I, who shares her powerful story of resilience and the journey that shaped her success.
Plus, one of New Zealand's leading employment relations practitioners Max Whitehead breaks down annual leave, sick leave, and mental health leave and gives you the real, practical understanding of how they all work.
And our resident pharmacist Piyara dives into one of the most talked-about topics in wellness right now &mdash; metabolism.
We also have a little catch up with our girl Mel Homer who is currently going through her cancer treatment.&nbsp;
Find out more about Grant Schofield here: <a href="https://profgrantschofield.com/">https://profgrantschofield.com/</a>
And find Edna's skincare brand ED&amp;I here: <a href="https://ednibod.com/">https://ednibod.com/</a>
And if you wanted to find out more about Max or get in contact with him you can find him here: <a href="https://whiteheadgroup.co.nz/">https://whiteheadgroup.co.nz/</a>

Full Episode: Creator of ED&I And TV Personality Edna Swart, Researcher And Professor of Public Health Grant Schofield, Max Whitehead, And Piyara Perera

Here is our extended chat with Actress, Author, Podcaster, and TV Personality the one and only Kimberly Crossman. Kimberly opens up and goes in depth about being a mum and her pregnancy journey including how she dealt with a miscarriage, as well as her struggles with depression, and how all of that has grown this passion for health and wellness. This growing passion for wellness includes Kimberly being an ambassador for the Whau Foundation and someone who helps her with that Sophie surprises us with serenading version of the iconic "and you've sure got a friend in The Breeze" to finish the chat in style!!

To find out more about the Whau Foundation click the link here: https://whaufoundation.org.nz/

Here is our extended chat with Actress, Author, Podcaster, and TV Personality the one and only Kimberly Crossman. Kimberly opens up and goes in depth about being a mum and her pregnancy journey including how she dealt with a miscarriage, as well as her struggles with depression, and how all of that has grown this passion for health and wellness. This growing passion for wellness includes Kimberly being an ambassador for the Whau Foundation and someone who helps her with that Sophie surprises us with serenading version of the iconic "and you've sure got a friend in The Breeze" to finish the chat in style!!
To find out more about the Whau Foundation click the link here: <a href="https://whaufoundation.org.nz/">https://whaufoundation.org.nz/</a>

Extended Chat: Actress, Podcaster, And TV Personality Kimberly Crossman

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>

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