Burnout prevention for high performers: 🧠 Why burnout happens — beyond doing too much

by Rich Ellis | Feb 12, 2026 | Coaching, Health, Mental Health, Productivity, Workplace

1. Job demands and lack of resources This is the same core idea Umbrella highlights with the Job Demands-Resources model — chronic demands (workload, emotional labour, cognitive load) paired with insufficient resources (support, autonomy, recovery) lead to strain....

Tea, Coffee and Your Bones: What 10 Years of Research Actually Shows

by Rich Ellis | Feb 10, 2026 | Coaching, Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Wellness, Workplace

When it comes to protecting your bones as you age, you probably think of calcium, vitamin D and maybe some weight training. But what about your morning cup of coffee or tea? Can these daily habits really affect your bone health? A recent 10‑year study from Flinders...

Skin tags, insulin and what your blood tests might be quietly telling you

by Rich Ellis | Jan 29, 2026 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Wellness

Most of us think of skin tags as a minor nuisance, little bits of skin you can trim or freeze off. But when they cluster or show up more frequently, they can sometimes be a visible clue to deeper metabolic patterns, especially around insulin resistance. Recent...

Why We Feel Better by the Ocean, And What Ions Have to Do With It

by Rich Ellis | Jan 28, 2026 | Coaching, Productivity, Wellness

Most of us have felt it. You arrive at the beach, a forest, near a waterfall, and within minutes something softens. Breathing slows. Thoughts feel less cluttered. Mood lifts. You may have heard this explained by “negative ions”, the idea that nature somehow recharges...

Are You Getting Enough Protein? Here’s How to Know and Fix It

by Rich Ellis | Jan 20, 2026 | Coaching, Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Wellness, Workplace

Protein might be all the rage right now, but it’s not just for bodybuilders or gym fanatics. It’s a fundamental macronutrient that keeps your body running at its best, from building and maintaining muscle, to supporting your immune system, to helping wounds heal...