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The House of Wellness

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The House Of Wellness is on The Breeze, brought to you by Chemist Warehouse - the home of Real Brands and Real Savings. A weekly 2-hour show to help you get well, stay well and live well every day. Join Mel Homer on The House of Wellness, every Sunday 8-10am. Music, special guests, expert opinion, and good health. Access Wellbeing Anytime, Anywhere at HouseOfWellness.co.nz

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Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Extended Chat: Former TV And Radio Host Stacey Morrison 05.07.2025

Here is our extended chat with former TV and radio host and the latest cover star of The House of Wellness magazine Stacey Morrison. Stacey goes in depth about her health and wellness journey. Stacey chats about how she stays cool, calm, and collected even though she is so busy, how she continues to incorporate Māori values into her health and wellness, and how the death of her mum from breast can...

Full Episode: Broadcaster And Radio Personality Robert Rakete, Shaun Robinson, Dr John, and Piyara Perera 28.06.2025

Mens Mental health, blended parenting, and travel medicine are all covered to today on The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends Honuka 1000 Liposomal C and D Manuka Honey Snaps. On today's show Mel chats to Broadcaster and Radio Personality Robert Rakete, Mental Health Foundation CEO Shaun Robinson, our show's pharmacist Piyara Perera, and the returning show's GP Dr John. Mental H...

Full Episode: Niki Bezzant, Grace Curtis, Piyara Perera, Hamish from Mons Royale 21.06.2025

Becoming an 'accidental' expert, turning grief into a way of helping people and the importance of the outdoors for your health all on todays episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse. In this episode Mel chats to writer, speaker, and menopause expert Niki Bezzant, author of the book "The best is yet to come" Grace Curtis, Hamish Acland from Mons Roya...

Extended Chat: Former Masterchef Judge, TV Personality, And Entrepreneur Simon Gault 14.06.2025

Here is our extended chat with Former Masterchef judge, TV personality, and entrepreneur Simon Gault. Simon chats to Mel about his incredible weight loss journey and how he did it, what he is doing now with Gaults Deli and the 4 Wheels of Health course, and how the love for his daughter empowered him to change his life.

Full Episode: Former Masterchef Judge Simon Gault, Dr Michelle Dickinson, Anna Lorck, And Piyara Perera 14.06.2025

Ever wondered how chefs and restaurant staff handle the high pressure environment of the kitchen, well on this weeks episode thanks to our friends at Good Health Vitamin D3, one of our guests has that answer for you. Mel is joined on the show by speakers, Nanotechnologist, and Science educator Dr Michelle Dickinson who you may know as Nanogirl, former MP turned owner of O-Studio wellness centre in...

Full Episode: Journalist, Political Editor, Broadcaster And Kiwi Icon Paddy Gower, Nutritionist, Author, Speaker, and Health Expert Claire Turnbull, The House of Wellness Magazine Editor Vanessa Marshall, And Our Resident Pharmacist Piyara Perera 07.06.2025

Chats about a healthy relationship with food, how to reduce high blood pressure, and the journey to sobriety is all part of this weeks episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Omron. This week on the show Mel is joined by The House of Wellness magazine editor Vanessa Marshall, nutritionist, author, speaker and educator Claire Turnbull, our Resident Pharmacist Piyara...

Extended Chat: Journalist, Political Editor, Broadcaster and Kiwi Icon Paddy Gower 07.06.2025

Here's our extended chat with broadcaster, journalist, and one of Aotearoa's biggest icons Paddy Gower. Paddy joins in Mel in studio and chats in depth about his journey to sobriety, his wellness journey, and how he purposely restricts the time he spends on his phone.

Full Episode: Emma and Chris Henderson with the Tourette's Association of NZ, Dermatologist Dr Monique MacKenzie, Musician and Kiwi Icon Boh Runga, and Our Resident Pharmacist Piyara Perera 01.06.2025

Ever wanted to know how to better take care of that annoying acne, or how you can help bring awareness to tourettes, or want to hear a wellness chat with a kiwi icon??? Well this week's episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at La Roche-Posay Effacular range all of that is here for you. This week on the show Mel chats to Emma Henderson, the general manager of the Tour...

Extended Chat: Dr Libby 24.05.2025

Here is our Extended Chat with Internationally acclaimed Nutritional Biochemist, Author of 14 books and speaker Dr Libby. Dr Libby has a new book out called "Fix Iron First" where she talks about all things Iron and she joins Mel in the studio to chat all things Iron. Dr Libby goes in depth about Iron deficiency, what is the right amount of Iron to have, what can help you get more Iron into your b...

Full Episode: Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher, Wellness Coach, and Author Rachel Grunwell, The Show's Pharmacist Piyara Perera, And Internationally Acclaimed Nutritional Biochemist, Speaker and Author Dr Libby 24.05.2025

Even wondered the best ways to get iron into your system??? Well that question is answered today on The House of Wellness on The Breeze Thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse. Today Mel is Joined by personal trainer, wellness coach, yoga teacher, and author Rachel Grunwell, our resident pharmacist Piyara Perera, and Internationally acclaimed Nutritional Biochemist, speaker, and author Dr Libby...

Full Episode: Makeup Artist Extraordinaire Lisa Matson, Vicky Graham from Canine Friends Pet Therapy, The Show's Pharmacist Piyara Perera, and Pink Shirt Day Ambassador And Content Creator Kylee De Thier 17.05.2025

Ever wondered what Pet Therapy is and how that can help your wellness and health??? Well the question is answered on this episode of The House of Wellness With Mel Homer thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse. On the show today we have visits from Makeup Artist Extraordinaire Lisa Matson, the National President of Canine Friends Pet Therapy Vicky Graham, our Resident Pharmacist Piyara Perera a...

Full Episode: TV Presenter and Podcast Host Sonia Gray, The Show's Pharmacist Piyara Perera, Comedian and Cancer Survivor Dr Jo Prendergast, and Exercise Expert Alice Douglas 10.05.2025

Time for some great chats about bringing awareness to neurodiversity, getting better sleep, turning the stigma of cancer into humour, how to "Stop, Breathe, and Be" and of course Mothers Day on this weeks episode thanks to Chemist Warehouse, The House of Fragrances. On the show today Mel chats to Lotto presenter and kiwi icon Sonia Gray, our resident pharmacist Piyara Perera, Comedian, Psychologis...

Full Episode: Music Icon Debbie Harwood, MusicHelps Carmel Bennett, Our Show's Pharmacist Piyara, And Radio Host Meg Mansell 03.05.2025

Thanks to Elizabeth Arden Red Door and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Le Bubbly, this week's episode features Kiwi music icon Debbie Harwood, Carmel Bennett from MusicHelps, the show's pharamacist Piyara Perera, and columnist, content creator, and radio host on The Edge, Meg Mansell. Debbie Harwood has a candid and open chat about her music career, what life is like on tour and how she protected her...

Extended Chat: Music Icon Debbie Harwood 03.05.2025

Thanks to Elizabeth Arden Red Door and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Le Bubbly, here is our extended chat with kiwi music icon Debbie Harwood. Debbie speaks candidly about her music career, how she protected her mental health when touring, her own heart issues and what it is like to have stroke, and how she is now recovering one step at a time. She also gives us a few juicy stories she's experienced...

Full Episode: The Editor of The House of Wellness Magazine Vanessa Marshall, Author and Speaker Jess Stuart, Our Resident Pharmacist Piyara Perera, and Hayley Holt 26.04.2025

Thanks to Chemist Warehouse, this weeks episode we joined by The Editor of The House of Wellness Magazine Vanessa Marshall, Author and Speaker Jess Stuart, the show's Pharmacist Piyara Perera, and former Snowboarder, Dancer, and TV presenter and the cover of the May edition of The House of Wellness Magazine Hayley Holt. Editor of The House of Wellness Magazine Vanessa Marshall gives you a preview...

Extended Chat: Hayley Holt 26.04.2025

Thanks to Chemist Warehouse, here is our extended chat with one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most iconic names and figures and the latest person to grace The Cover of The House of Wellness Magazine, Hayley Holt. Hayley chats about the challenges she has had to face while being in The Public Eye, how her perspective has changed on life since becoming a Mum, and what she is doing now.

Full Episode: Re-visiting Some of Our Favourite Chats With Dr Stacy Sims, Tom Robinson, Claire Turnbull, Dame Lisa Carrington, Morgan Penn, Dr Ben Gonzalez, Kanoa Lloyd, and Monica Barnes and A Chat With The Show's Pharmacist Piyara Perera 19.04.2025

Thanks to Chemist Warehouse, we re-visit some of our favourite chats we've had so far on the show. We re-visit chats from Dr Stacy Sims, Kanoa Lloyd, Dame Lisa Carrington, Tom Robinson, Morgan Penn and more. We also chat with our resident Pharmacist Piyara Perera about how you can keep yourself healthy with the weather getting colder and flu season approaching.

Extended: Dr Ben Gonzalez 13.04.2025

Thanks to GlowLabs Ceramide Range, here is our Extended chat with Dr Ben Gonzalez. Dr Ben Gonzalez reiterates the idea that "Muscle is Metabolism" and dives even further into not only Insulin Resistance but how you can better deal with it. Mel and Ben also have a conversation about GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic that have seemingly grown in popularity that last 5 years.  

Full Episode: Dr Ben Gonzalez, The Show's Pharmacist Piyara Perera, Beauty and Skincare Expert Kate Michelmore and Our Resident GP Dr John Cameron 13.04.2025

Thanks to GlowLabs Ceramide Range, this weeks episode we have all the way from the United States a leader in Metabolic and Obesity Medicine Dr Ben Gonzalez as well as Beauty and Skincare expert and founder of Kumo Kate Michelmore, and the Show's Pharmacist and GP Piyara Perera and Dr John Cameron. Dr Ben Gonzalez goes in depth about Metabolism and how important that is when it comes to weight loss...

Full Episode: Audiologist And APD Expert Joanna Wallace, Kimberly White from Kennards Hire, The Founder Of WithLoveED and Eating Disorder Recovery Coach Rebecca Papprill And The Show's Pharmacist Piyara Perera 06.04.2025

Thanks to NovaTears Eyedrops, this weeks episode we talk to Joanna Wallace, Kimberly White from Kennards Hire , Rebecca Papprill the founder of WithLoveED and a Eating Disorder recovery coach, and our resident pharmacist Piyara Perera. Joanna Wallace is an Audiologist and expert in Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) who chats with us about what Auditory Processing Disorder is, how we can best help...

Extended Chat: Dr Stacy Sims 29.03.2025

Thanks to Chemist Warehouse, here is our extended chat with Dr Stacy Sims. Stacy talks about such things as how jumping can be good for your bone health, the importance of protein, her thoughts on fasting for women, and how to improve your overall wellness.  

Full Episode: Dr Frances Pitsilis, Emma from the Cancer Society of New Zealand, and Dr Stacy Sims 29.03.2025

Thanks to Chemist Warehouse, this weeks episode we have visits from Dr Frances Pitsilis, Emma from The Cancer Society, and the Dr Stacy Sims Dr Frances gives you great tips and advice on how to help recover from surgery, how diet impacts recovery from surgery, as well as other supplements that can aid in that journey. You can find Dr Frances here: https://www.drfrances.co.nz/ Emma from The Cancer...

Full Episode: Former TV and Radio Presenter Now Turned Yoga Teacher Kanoa Lloyd, Former Blues Rugby Player turned Yoga Teacher Tom Robinson, And The Show's GP Dr John Cameron 22.03.2025

Thanks to Healtheries Women's Multi + Iron Gummies, this week's show focuses on Yoga and the benefits it can provide for your life. Former TV and Radio presenter Kanoa Lloyd talks about their journey from the bright lights of TV and Radio to now living a fulfilled life teaching Yoga. You can find Kanoa's classes here: https://www.yogawest.co.nz/class-descriptions Tom Robinson, the former Northland...

Full Episode: Nutritionist and Educator Claire Turnbull, Our Resident Pharmacist Piyara Perera, The Show's GP Dr John Cameron, And Founder Of The Face Place Dr Cat Stone 15.03.2025

Thanks to Dose & Co Vanilla Collagen Creamer, this week’s episode dives into the world of nutritional beauty. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull shares how what we eat can influence our appearance. We also discuss the recent cottage cheese shortage in Australia, as many are turning to it as a key source of protein for aging. Resident Pharmacist from Chemist Warehouse, Piyara Perera, breaks dow...

Full Episode: Sheridan Eketone from The Parenting Place, Our Resident Pharmacist Piyara Perera and Aro Ha Co-Founder Damian Chaparro 09.03.2025

Thanks to Go Healthy MENO SUPPORT for this week's show. Mel catches up with Sheridan Eketone from Parenting place about raising girls, you can check out their website  www.parentingplace.nz Resident pharmacist from Chemist Warehouse Piyara Perera gives us some insight into beauty standards for young women, how we can support a healthy lifestyle for our teens and also her experience with doing...

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