The House of Wellness

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 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/

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/

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/

On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to Prospan's Bronchial Syrup, actress, TV personality, and author Kimberly Crossman opens up about her journey with mental health, fertility, and her growing passion for wellness which includes being an ambassador for the Whau Foundation. Plus, he’s running 12 marathons in 12 months,  Ben Prince Saxon shares why he’s taking on this huge challenge to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis, a condition he knows all too well. And with Diabetes Action Month in full swing, Heather Verry from Diabetes NZ talks about why type 2 diabetes is on the rise here in Aotearoa. Plus, our pharmacist Piyara uncovers the surprising benefits of Ivy Leaf for colds and coughs. for more about the Whau Foundation you can check that out here: https://whaufoundation.org.nz/ If you want to know more about Diabetes NZ that's here: https://www.diabetes.org.nz/ And to donate to the great cause that Ben is running for you can do that here: givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/12-in-12-months-for-cystic-fibrosis-nz  

Here is our extended chat with former Radio and TV personality now podcaster Sharyn Casey. She chats about how she handles being in the public eye, the help she has been able to get from Therapy, how being a mum has changed her and what she is doing now. You can check out her podcast "A Little Bit Extra" right here: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/a-little-bit-extra  

Here is our extended chat with Radio, TV personality and he's the cover star for the November issue of The House of Wellness Magazine Mike Puru. Mike chats about turning 50, his life in NZ Media, get back into fitness and how his thinking and mentality towards life has changed over the years.

On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze with Carolyn Taylor thanks to our friends at L’Oreal Professionnel Vitamino Color Spectrum, He’s on the cover of the latest House of Wellness magazine, and this time, he’s in the hot seat! Your co-host Mike Puru opens up about his own health and wellness journey, turning 50 and how he’s taking on the Auckland Marathon. And speaking of the Magazine, editor of The House of Wellness Vanessa Marshall tells you everything that is going on in the magazine including Dan Carter and Dame Lisa Carrington’s secrets on how to fail and get back up. Plus, Sharyn Casey joins us to talk life after radio,  how motherhood has changed her wellness outlook, and what it’s really like living life in the public eye. Our resident pharmacist Piyara is on to chat about tracking your health. With so many new devices and technologies out there in the health and wellness space which metrics actually matter?? Piyara has the answers. And, from Two Dudes, Tomas Tappin shares their record-breaking Movember goal, and how they’re helping Kiwi men look after their skin. You can find out more about Two Dudes mission for Movember here: https://twodudesproject.com/pages/the-mission And you can find Sharyn's podcast "A little bit extra" here: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/a-little-bit-extra    

Here is our extended chat with Nutritionist, Speaker, and Author Claire Turnbull. Claire is on the show for a third time to settle the score on Protein. What is it, how does it work, how much do you actually need Claire has got all the answers for that and more so that you know what the real deal is when it comes to Protein.

On today's episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze hosted by Carolyn Taylor thanks to Chemist Warehouse she's back for a third time and for great reason. Nutritionist, Author, and Speaker Claire Turnbull is in to settle the score on Protein and will make sure you are getting the right info on it with so much circulating about Protein right now. And speaking of Protein, Fitness expert Rachel Grunwell chats to you about Protein Smoothies that she's created for you so you never have to settle for any of the bad tasting ones and yes it is still great for your wellness.  Also psychologist Sara Chatwin joins us this time to talk about the correlation between Gardening and improved mental health. And our resident pharmacist Piyara goes in depth into Bone and Joint Health and especially when it comes to dealing with Osteoporosis. You can find Claire's website here: https://www.claireturnbull.co.nz/ Rachel's here: https://inspiredhealth.co.nz/ and Sara's here: https://www.mindworks.co.nz/