‘Confidence comes after action’: How Jenny-May Clarkson is embracing change

Catch the latest episode of The House of Wellness with Chemist Warehouse on the Breeze, where Mike is joined by cover star Jenny-May Clarkson, nutrition expert Mark Southon, firefighter Tony Scott, editor of The House of Wellness magazine Vanessa Marshall, and resident pharmacist Piyara Perera. 

Featured Guest: Jenny-May Clarkson

Cover star of May’s issue of The House of Wellness magazine, Jenny-May Clarkson, sat down to reflect on a career defined by reinvention. From an elite netball and police officer to a respected broadcaster, Jenny-May shared how each chapter has shaped her perspective and purpose. 

Jenny-May credited her 50s as a turning point, bringing a sense of confidence, clarity and focus on family, culture and wellbeing. 

She opened up about her time on Breakfast, describing the privilege of holding space for people’s stories, and the power of connection in helping others feel seen. 

Now embracing a new phase, she’s passionate about encouraging others to take small, consistent steps toward change, reinforcing her belief that “confidence comes after action, not before it”. 

Featured Guest: Mark Southon

Renowned chef Mark Southon joined the show to showcase nutritious, affordable ways to eat well during the colder months. 

He highlighted versatile ingredients like cauliflower, suggesting ‘cauliflower steaks’ as a hearty vegetarian alternative, and shared his secret for the perfect Thai pumpkin soup. 

Mark also recommended utilising cheaper cuts of meat like chuck, brisket and beef cheeks in slow cookers for effortless “one-pot wonders”. 

Featured Guest: Tony Scott 

Firefighter and founder of the Firefighter Sky Tower Star Climb, Tony Scott, introduced the Step Up Challenge happening this August to support Blood Cancer New Zealand. 

He explained the physical and mental grit required to climb the Sky Tower’s vertical steps and offered training tips like using rowing machines and interval steppers. 

Beyond the physical achievement, Tony reflected on how the event has raised millions to help New Zealanders living with leukaemia and blood cancers.

Editor of The House of Wellness Magazine: Vanessa Marshall

Editor Vanessa Marshall joined Mike to chat about the latest issue of The House of Wellness Magazine. 

With a refreshed look just in time for Mother’s Day, this month’s magazine is fronted by Jenny-May Clarkson and is centred on themes of reset and reinvention. 

Also featured in the magazine is actress and comedian Morgana O’Reilly, who discusses body image, motherhood and embracing physical changes with honesty and humour, as well as a community breast nurse who helps bust common breast cancer myths and highlight the importance of regular checks. 

Find a copy at your latest Chemist Warehouse or online here. 

Resident Pharmacist: Piyara Perera 

This week, Piyara discussed the signs and causes of Vitamin B deficiency, noting that it is often a complex of vitamins supporting everything from metabolism to brain health.

She identifies those at higher risk, including older adults, people on restrictive diets, or those taking specific long-term medications.

Warning signs can range from fatigue and brain fog to more unusual symptoms like tingling in the hands or cracks in the corners of the mouth 

Featured Product: Sanderson Mega B FX

Sanderson Mega B FX is a Vitamin B complex of 8 essential water-soluble vitamins that support energy production. 

Beneficial for women aged 30 and over, it supports mood, focus and mental clarity, as well as hormone balance and cellular health.

With added nutrients like Biotin, Choline, PABA and Inositol, it also supports healthy hair, skin, nails, brain health, liver health and metabolism. 

Check out our extended chat with Jenny-May here and tune in next Sunday for The House of Wellness on the Breeze.