https://www.instagram.com/davvyxx/?hl=en Davina is a public figure and influencer who was brought into the spotlight after her appearances on reality TV shows Married at First Sight and I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! She has since become a published children’s author with a focus on mindfulness and affirmations and is passionate about holistic wellness. She facilitates and hosts candid conversations on her podcast - Who? Me? - and is a celebrity speaker at events. Things we chat about: The difference between being on reality TV and reality, and the impact it has on relationships and friendships.Her experience with postnatal depression.Conscious parenting and her children book series.Body image, being in the feminine and holistic living. You can listen to her podcast Who? Me? on all major platforms, and find out more on her involvement with Geelong Women’s Business Club here: https://www.geelongwomensbusinessclub.com/

https://ros-benmoshe.com/books/ Ros Ben-Moshe is a positivity, resilience, and laughter-as-therapy academic at La Trobe University in Melbourne. She teaches positive psychology, is a researcher, and has authored two books. Things we chat about: Why we laugh and what happens on a physiological level in our bodies when we do.Her books ‘The Laughter Effect’ and ‘Laughing at Cancer’, as well as her firsthand experiences.Ben-Moshe’s research about older people living in aged care facilities and laughter yoga.The modern collective sense of humour and actionable takeaways for you about laughter. You can also find out more about the La Trobe professional short course - Laughter, Resilience and Wellbeing – we talk about here: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/short-courses/laughter-resilience-and-wellbeing

https://misslolo.com/ Tamzyn is a Founder and Company Director of Miss Lolo, an interior design company that injects the joy of colour into homes and commercial spaces in New Zealand, Australia, the US and Canada. With a degree in design and national business awards to her name, she’s an advocate for living boldly and authentically, and ignoring the trends that come and go. It’s an ethos she has always carried with her, from being a celebrity fashion stylist to birthing her company. Things we chat about: Encouraging and embracing boldnessOwning and expanding your own businessTall Poppy SyndromeBalancing business, family and selfSurviving breast cancer

www.wildself.nz  Sonia is a somatic sexologist and embodiment therapist who stepped away from a corporate career in architecture and construction to help people on their journey to reconnecting with their physical selves. From individual bodywork sessions to workshops and adventures, Sonia is passionate about living in the magic of every day and sharing tools for people to find their gold. She is certified with the Somatic Sex Educators Association of Australasia and currently doing her master's degree in psychology.    Things we chat about:   Common reasons people seek her help and social taboos Somatic therapy  Being disconnected from our physical selvesJourneying from corporate to country life The history of sexology, and its power to deepen intimate relationships Living authentically, pornography and body image in the digital age Little t and big T traumas and their impact on our sensual being

https://amzn.to/3JTcO82  Dr Hinemoa Elder is a Māori child and adolescent psychiatrist, author, advocate, and former television presenter. Dr Hinemoa is also a researcher on traumatic brain injury for the Auckland University of Technology, and a member of the New Zealand Mental Health Review Tribunal. She is a staunch advocate for Te Reo Māori and continues her learning journey in te reo.  She has most recently written the book Wawata – Moon Dreaming: Daily Wisdom Guided by Hina, the Māori Moon after the success of Aroha, Māori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with the planet, which was named on the Oprah Winfrey Book Club in 2021.  Things we chat about:   How Dr Hinemoa came to the world of psychiatryCuriosityThe power of connection to our heritageHow our sense of self and our authentic identities play a role in mental healthWorking alongside youthExperiences of prejudiceDr Hinemoa’s books

https://suzy.co.nz/   Suzy Cato is one of New Zealand’s most beloved children’s presenters, with a career spanning radio announcing and television presenting. We’ve come to know and love her through the iconic shows You and Me, and Suzy’s World, and she later starred in Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer. These days you’ll catch her on her YouTube channel, Suzy Cato’s Treehut TV, where she continues to educate and inspire tamariki through regular episodes of Suzy’s Book Corner. She also shares Kiwi content with songs and stories on her radio show Suzy & Friends, which you can listen to on a number of different stations around Aotearoa.   Things we chat about:  Finding moments of stillness Remembering to be kind to ourselves Reconsidering the concept of failure and teaching this to our children Giving children device free time  Communicating about mental health Suzy’s experience with working during lockdown Overcoming self-doubt and building resilience

https://www.outbackmind.org.au/  Aaron Schultz founded The Outback Mind in 2019, establishing it as a health promotion charity, The Outback Mind Foundation, in 2022. Having managed male teams across the construction, mining and manufacturing industries, Aaron could see the need for a preventative approach to mental health to help men in regional Australia. Previously suffering from anxiety and burnout in his own life, Aaron became a teacher of yoga, meditation, and anxiety management education.   Things we chat about:   Aaron’s journey growing The Outback Mind Foundation from regional Queensland to serve larger communities  His personal ‘aha’ moment and what drives him to help others  Mental health stigma, particularly for men Yoga and meditation as a powerful tool  Weaknesses in our education and health systems which are reactive instead of proactiveLack of support services in regional Australia Wellbeing in the workplace The role of diet and physical activity in mental health

https://nougly.nz/nz  Aaron Taylor is the co-founder of health and wellness tonic brand No Ugly. Having spent a big part of his career agency-side, Aaron made the decision to co-found and run his own business in 2017. He knows that we all want the most out of every day, which requires us to be on top of our game mentally, physically and emotionally. This belief has driven the formation of No Ugly’s tonics, packed full of vitamins and minerals and nothing ‘ugly’.  Things we chat about:   The beliefs that created a foundation for No Ugly  The undervalued power of sleep Boosting our diets   The formulation of No Ugly tonics and the ingredients  Recycling and the SWAPPA system Aaron’s personal experience shifting careers and looking after his health No Ugly’s support for bettering mental health in the community  The role of employers in driving health conversations What’s on the horizon for No Ugly

Matt Golinski is a professional chef who is joining us from Australia. Having been raised on a tropical fruit farm on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, he developed a strong connection to fresh produce from the land that has influenced his relationship with cooking and food throughout the course of his life. Matt has had a broad and interesting career, having been one of the original team members of the TV show ‘Ready Steady Cook’, executive chef at some of Queensland’s leading restaurants and founding his own catering company among many other achievements.   Things we chat about:   The struggle to eat well in a modern world of convenience   Nourishment from good, simple ingredients Engaging with cooking as a creative, tactile activity that can deliver stress relief Tools to make the kitchen a mindful space Prioritising time for cooking and Matt’s views on wholesome foods Becoming disconnected from the land and growing accustomed to beautiful produce The Slow Food Movement and the importance of establishing a good relationship with food in our children’s lives The benefits of eating locally and in seasonCost-effective ways to eat healthily

https://parentingplace.nz/  Sheridan Eketone is a Family Coach, Presenter and Facilitator Trainer at the Parenting Place, a New Zealand charity for families. The Parenting Place offers everything from practical resources, events, courses and one-on-one coaching to help parents wherever they are on their journey. Sheridan has four children of her own and takes inspiration from the lessons her tamariki have taught her when it comes to her work.  Things we chat about:   Attachment theory What we can learn from our childrenNavigating screen time Safe use of social media  Discussing some of life’s big topics with our kids including body image and mental healthManaging your mood and stress as a parent  Teaching resilience Resources and toolboxes for parents

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-campbell-723593/  Rob Campbell is Chief Strategy Officer at Colenso BBDO, a creative agency that has worked with iconic local and global brands to produce award-winning work that has the power to create positive change. With Google, Nike and Spotify among the brands Rob has worked alongside; his career path has seen him become a well-known strategist and a champion of creativity and chaos. Things we chat about: 'Head of Strategy' is a position Rob has held a few times before. We discuss what his journey has been like directing creative energy professionallyThe power of chaos and whether disruption is necessary in today's world to capture people's attentionHis project Dream Small and how this came aboutSome of the barriers the youth of New Zealand are facing today.Why Rob thinks creative pathways in tertiary education are undervaluedThe need to do more to support entrepreneurship in our young peopleHis views on people in management needing to be comfortable with creativity, outside of the industryWhether this such a thing as non-creative peopleWhy we are so afraid of failure and how we should educate our youth to form healthy relationshipsWhat creativity contributes to society and its role in tackling how countries deal with mental healthCovid’s impact on our understanding of creativity's power for health and well-being?Sometimes the daily demands of life can be draining. Rob also shares his tips on cultivating creativity and making space for it.

https://academics.aut.ac.nz/grant.schofield Grant Schofield is a professor of Public Health at AUT and director of the University's Human Potential Centre. He has been a Ted X speaker and co-authored the widely-selling book What The Fat, addressing the widespread fear of fats and the overconsumption of carbohydrates. Throughout his career, he has sought to educate the public on challenging their approach to health and provide lifestyle solutions for people to implement that can prevent chronic disease.  Things we chat about: His journey into health and wellbeing and his job as a professor of public health.How being sedentary impacts our bodies, and can we attempt to fit a week's worth of movement into the weekend?The traction that cold water immersion has gained, and as an advocate of this Grant explains some of the benefits, as well as the physical process occurring within our bodies.How can people implement cold water immersion into their daily lives, and how often should aim to do so.The concept of exercise as medicine and how it can help us.What the Fat Books and their approach to eating. What kinds of fats should we eat, and why we shouldn't be afraid of them.The link between sugar and inflammation and how that relates to insulin resistance and pre-diabetes.How we can approach our children's health and equip them from a younger age to build healthy habitHow we can make a start on improving our health and some of his top tips around this

https://www.instagram.com/hannahmellsop/?hl=en Hannah Mellsop is a founder and director of Real Rad Food and a former Pilates instructor. She makes plant-based healthy treats, and some of our listeners may remember her collaboration with us at NatureBee on the limited-edition power pollen slices! She's a woman on a mission and has gone from selling her creations at local markets to national supermarkets, and now has her online store. What started as her hobby has turned into an in-demand business, with her goods often selling out within hours. Things we chat about: What got Hannah into experimenting with making healthy treats, and how she translated that into a businessWhat Hannah feels is behind Real Rad Food's successWhat 'real' food means to Hannah, and what goes into her decisions around ingredientsBenefits of raw treats and being health conscious, and her views around this approach to eating becoming more mainstreamDealing with hormonal imbalances and how diet can help.Intuitive eatingListening to our bodies and not ignoring symptoms in the modern age of busy people in a global societyPractices and routines that maintain Hannah’s mental and physical health while running a businessStarting the business young and key lessons she has learnt along the way.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-denton-13693b177/?originalSubdomain=nz James Denton is a co-founder of GoodFor – a wholefood refillery chain aiming at our waste problem. With six stores around New Zealand and counting, James is passionate about changing how we think about sustainable shopping and organic foods, making them easily accessible and a simple swap for even your everyday essentials. Things we chat about: James’ desire behind starting GoodFor and his journey into health and well-being.How GoodFor has brought sustainability and health to mainstream shoppingThe power of organic food and the importance of health, and if organic is also better for the environmentJames explains the term 'wholefood.'Navigating home compostable packagingChanged consumer behaviours around health and the environment after the lockdowns that gave the world pause.How James maintains his physical and mental health while running a business

https://andreabeaman.com/ Andrea Beaman is a Natural Foods Chef, thyroid expert, holistic health coach, and herbalist dedicated to natural healing and sustainable eating and living. She educates people on how to heal and prevent disease using ancient, time-tested wisdom. Andrea is recognised as one of the top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness, received the Award for Excellence in Health Supportive Food Education from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health, and the Health Leadership Award from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Things we chat about: Andrea’s journey into health and well-beingThe impact that lifestyle change can haveHow we can feed ourselves at the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual levels to take control of our livesThe meaning of spirituality – what this means for Andrea and her views on a higher purpose in lifeRecommendations for being mindful and not filling your silences with noise and social media updates, in an age where it’s difficult to disconnectWhether different foods can lead to a more peaceful mind.

http://www.rosiebosworth.com/ Dr Rosie Bosworth is a future foods advisor, communications specialist and entrepreneur passionate about crafting stories and co-creating progressive, health-driven, scaleable and sustainable communities and food systems fit for a growing world. She has a PhD in environmental innovation and sustainable technology development, and her passion lies in facilitating mentally healthier communities, mind-consciousness, and neuroscience. Her purpose in life is to help better the lives of others. Things we talk about: Dr Rosie's journey with food and her PhD in environmental innovation and sustainable technology developmentWhat a typical day in her life as a future food expert looks likeAttitudes towards food and meat consumptionHow social media has impacted our relationship with foodNew Zealand's dairy industry and intergenerational farmingHow social media has impacted our relationship with foodHow she spends time between New Zealand and Silicon ValleyIs food technology and food science causing more harm than good for our health and what will happen to our food chainHer outlook on life and mind consciousness

https://www.instagram.com/goodmagazinenz/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/carolyn.enting/?hl=en Carolyn Enting grew up on a rural two-acre block of native bush on Blue Mountains Rd, Upper Hutt New Zealand. Being surrounded by nature and trees, she described it as a magic place to grow up, hang out, read and dream. She started her journey in journalism over twenty-seven years ago and is now the Editor of Good Magazine, where she gets to report on and share incredible stories of wellbeing, lifestyle, food, travel, beauty and much more. Things we talk about: Carolyn's journey growing up and her passion for journalismSome of her best work stories and experiences on the jobGood Magazine and her journey stepping into an editor roleWe also discuss Carolyn's passion for food and wellbeing and her outlook on life

https://www.facebook.com/SereneSleep/ https://www.instagram.com/serene.sleep/?hl=en Annette Faamausili has worked as a sleep consultant for over 20 years. She has trained and qualified in the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK and set up and ran a specialist Sleep Clinic, having gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise to tackle sleep issues in babies and toddlers. Her background lies in child development and psychology, nutrition and maternal mental health. Since 2011 she has run her own consultancy Serene Sleep, helping Kiwi families achieve better sleep. Things we talk about: Annette's journey and why many people find sleep so challengingWhat stages of sleep are and what happens to the body and mind at each stageThe truth about our dreamsHow babies sleep differently to children and adultsWhy sleep is so important and how to improve sleep

https://stephdowse.com/ Steph Dowse is a counsellor and therapist with more than 25 years of experience in areas of mental health (psychiatry), trauma, addictions, sexuality, adoption, family therapy, couples counselling, workplace burnout and relationships, critical incident debriefing and adolescent struggles. She is known for her work as a relationship expert on New Zealand's Married at First Sight and is an avid believer that a person's ability to live in the present, rather than the past or future, is the key to a harmonious life. When not at work, she loves hiking in the bush, cooking healthy food and finding new ways to lie on the couch without spilling a cup of tea. Things we talk about: Relationships and why they are so complicatedSome of the most common myths about what a "great" relationship "should" look likeMonogamy vs polyamory? Does or can it work in the long-term, or is it a call for help from relationships that have run their courseIs there such a thing as "the right people at the wrong time"Navigating the dating world and how to find a "good catch"

https://www.drlibby.com/ Dr Libby Weaver is a nutritional biochemist and a thirteen-times bestselling author, speaker and founder of the food-based supplement range, Bio Blends. Her mission is to empower and inspire people to take charge of their health and happiness through her books, live events and online courses. A respected international speaker, Dr Libby’s expertise in nutritional biochemistry has led her to share the stage with Marianne Williamson, Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins and Dr Oz, as well as many female thought-leaders. It’s no surprise that when it comes to achieving and maintaining ultimate health and wellbeing, Hollywood stars, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness, describe her as a “one-stop shop in achieving and maintaining ultimate health and wellbeing.” In this podcast, we chat about: Her journey into health, wellbeing and some of her major achievementsBeing on a world stage and how to deal with stress and pressureHer outlook on health and the three-pillar approachHer bestselling books and some of the top super foodsHow to maintain your health goals during the Christmas period