The House of Wellness

This weekend’s 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 Monroe 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.  Nikki 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 Bearman 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.    

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