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'Aging is a beautiful thing': Lorraine Downes on life after Miss Universe

Former Miss Universe Lorraine Downes talks aging naturally at 62, tango dancing, and finding new confidence.

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'It's the Engine of the Body': How to Protect Your Heart

Join Carolyn and health experts for practical tips on protecting your heart, concussion response, children's teeth, and foot care.

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

Ben O’Keeffe explores preventative health, while the Two Raw Sisters, Nikki Styris, and Jamie Randall drop in on The House of Wellness with Chemist Warehouse.

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‘Life changed forever’: Nic Russell on resilience, loss, and Parkinson’s.

Join Mike for insights on resilience with Nic Russell, recipes with Allyson Gofton, swimming with Lewis Clareburt, and expert health tips.

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"Check on your mates": Former ice hockey star on Men’s health

Featuring Two Dudes co-founder Tomas Tappin, former Alzheimer's NZ CEO Catherine Hall, Dr John, and resident pharmacist Piyara Perera.

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“She was just a baby”: Morgana O'Reilly confronts her teenage diaries

Explore self-care, daily health habits, men’s mental health support, muscle cramp causes, and clinically proven hair growth solutions.

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"Every Day Is an Opportunity": Josh Emett on Ambition and Fatherhood

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"Be a dinosaur." Louis Davis on being a Modern Dad

Join Louis Davis on fatherhood, Vanya Insull on budget meals, Ashlee on stress-relief tech, and pharmacist Piyara on women’s health.

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'Fiber sounds sexy': Two Raw Sisters on simple healthy eating

Rosa from Two Raw Sisters breaks down simple, budget-friendly kitchen hacks for busy Kiwis.

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'I can outwork most people': Shane Cameron on his inspiring boxing journey

Shane Cameron opens up about his rural upbringing, living with dyslexia, and the hyper-focused mindset that drove him to a world title shot.

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'Losing your easy juice': Kiwi music icon Boh Runga on navigating menopause

Boh Runga opens up about her personal health journey, finding balance through her creative outlets, and hitting the road again with her friends.

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'There's no expiry date on your dreams': redefining beauty pageants at age 40

From redefining beauty pageants at 40 to exploring helminth therapy, this episode is packed with practical wellness insights.

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The surprising reasons you could be dehydrated this winter

It's not just a summer problem.

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‘Is this it?’: Author Nikki Taylor on the biggest misconception about midlife

Nikki Taylor says her book Is This It? was born from a midlife reset moment in her own life.

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Ria Vandervis' honest chat about burnout and life after 'Shortland Street'

You can catch her on the July cover of The House of Wellness magazine.

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Why bone health matters more as we age - and how to stay mobile long-term

Listen to this week's House of Wellness episode on The Breeze.

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Feeling stressed at work? These are the signs of burnout and when to speak up

Employment law expert Max Whitehead joins Mike on this week’s episode of 'The House of Wellness'.

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'Guard dog': Parenting expert explains why kids don’t listen when they’re upset

This week’s episode focuses on sleep, stress, parenting, and men’s mental health.

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Flu vs winter cold: Experts explain symptoms you need to be most concerned about

Our resident Dr John Cameron shares why winter illnesses aren't all bad news.

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Expert reveals staggering number of Kiwis suffering from this sleep disorder

Dr Sumit Samant explains there's a lot more to it than just snoring.

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‘I’m on the mend’: Mel Homer shares update on battle with leukaemia

The former host of the show opened up about the physical and mental trauma of her recovery.

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‘I misunderstood myself for years’: Petra Bagust on self-compassion

The broadcaster says midlife has allowed her to care more about what truly matters.

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

She credits her 50s as a turning point in bringing more peace and clarity.

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Managing the ‘middle-aged spread’: Why undereating isn't the answer

Nicky Styris is back with more nutritional tips and tricks as we age.