‘It’s the ambulance at the top of the cliff’: Dr Ben O’Keeffe on longevity

Join Mike for the latest episode of The House of Wellness with Chemist Warehouse on The Breeze, featuring international rugby referee and doctor Ben O’Keeffe, plant-based cooks Margo and Rosa from Two Raw Sisters, fitness expert Nikki Styris, Jamie Randall, and resident pharmacist Piyara Perera.

Featured Guest: Dr Ben O'Keeffe

International rugby referee and doctor Ben O’Keeffe introduces his new longevity clinic, Vitalis, designed to provide a comprehensive, preventative approach to health.

He details how advanced assessments, such as VO2 max testing, DEXA scans for body composition, and in-depth biomarker blood testing, help establish an individual's baseline to optimize long-term health span.

Ben emphasizes that the service is tailored for anyone looking to invest in their future health rather than waiting for illness to strike.

Listen to the extended chat with Dr Ben O’Keeffe.

Featured Guest: Two Raw Sisters

Plant-based cooks Rosa and Margo drop by to discuss their new cookbook, How We Cook, which centers on flexible base recipes designed to build confidence in the kitchen.

They share practical tips on swapping everyday seasonal ingredients, reducing food waste, and simplifying daily meal prep without compromising on flavor.

The duo also chat about their upcoming nationwide tour and their mission to bring joy and simplicity back to home cooking. 

Featured Guest: Nikki Styris

Fitness enthusiast Nikki Styris shares her advice on transitioning into spring fitness routines, advocating for sustainable baby steps and strength training over short-term "summer body" fixes.

She breaks down her daily, non-negotiable supplements, including Vitamin D3, B12, Creatine, and Magnesium, and explains their key roles in supporting muscle, bone, and cognitive health.

Nikki also offers a cautious perspective on the current GLP-1 weight loss drug and peptide crazes, encouraging listeners to prioritize long-term muscle maintenance under professional medical guidance

Featured Guest: Jamie Randall

Jamie Randall joins the show to unpack Blackmores’ stage-specific support range for women navigating perimenopause through to post-menopause.

She explains how tailored, scientifically backed botanical ingredients, such as Affron saffron, ashwagandha, and AlphaWave L-theanine, help address specific symptoms like temperature balance, stress, mood, and long-term bone density.

Resident Pharmacist: Piyara Perera

Resident pharmacist Piyara Perera shares essential tips on managing spring and summer bites and stings from sandflies, bees, and wasps.

She outlines proper first-aid steps, emphasizing cool compresses, antihistamines, and avoiding scratching or squeezing, while highlighting warning signs that require urgent medical attention.

Featured Products: Blackmores Peri & Menopause Balance and Post Menopause Wellness

Menopause isn’t one-size-fits-all. Blackmores has created a stage-specific range, offering the right support for the right stage of a woman’s journey, from peri-menopause through to post-menopause.

Each formula is made with scientifically studied, premium ingredients. Peri & Menopause Balance has Affron® saffron, fenugreek and ashwagandha, and Post Menopause Wellness has AlphaWave® L-theanine, fenugreek, magnesium, vitamin D3 and calcium, to naturally support women through their specific needs.

Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. Dietary supplements are not a replacement for a balanced diet. Blackmores, Auckland.

Catch the full episode up top and tune in next Sunday from 8 am for The House of Wellness with Chemist Warehouse on The Breeze.