by Rich Ellis | Oct 21, 2025 | Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Wellness
For years, we’ve been told that fitness means sweat. Push harder, lift heavier, go faster, the no-pain-no-gain mindset that’s shaped so much of our exercise culture. And yes, there’s plenty of science behind those high-intensity efforts. They’re great for performance,...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 20, 2025 | Coaching, Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness
We already know resistance training builds stronger muscles, bones, and minds.But what if it also reshaped your gut microbiome? That’s exactly what a new pre-print study suggests, and it’s a fascinating step into what scientists are calling the gut–muscle axis. The...
by Rich Ellis | Sep 29, 2025 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Wellness, Workplace
We all know alcohol isn’t the kindest to our liver, but what about the brain? For years, the comforting idea of “a glass of red wine is good for you” has floated around like gospel. Trouble is, science is now showing that even small amounts of alcohol might not be so...
by Rich Ellis | Sep 24, 2025 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Wellness, Workplace
Searching for a divine dessert? Check out this nutritious tart and cherry chia pudding from Nutrition Stripped! Creamy coconut milk harmoniously blends with tart cherry juice and chia seeds for a combination that will pull on anyone’s heartstrings. As a bonus, this...
by Rich Ellis | Sep 16, 2025 | Coaching, Health, Mental Health, Productivity, Uncategorized, Wellness, Workplace
I recently attended my second HCANZA conference in Brisbane and one of the session was with Claire McCaffrey who spoke about corporate healthcare, and it really hit home. She’s been around long enough to see workplace wellbeing shift from something fluffy on the side...
by Rich Ellis | Sep 15, 2025 | Coaching, Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Wellness, Workplace
We’ve all been there: standing in the gym, mid-set, or halfway through a run, and that little voice pops up, “That’s enough, call it a day.” The classic advice is often to grit your teeth and push harder. Sure, there’s a time and place for that. But if we reduce...
