Sick of Being ‘Good’? How the All-or-Nothing Trap is Wrecking Your Health

by Rich Ellis | Jul 3, 2025 | Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Workplace

You start Monday strong, eating clean, smashing your workouts, no wine, no chocolate. By Thursday you’re tired, over it, and reach for the snacks.Then it’s, “Stuff it. I’ve blown it anyway, I’ll start again Monday.” Sound familiar? This is the all-or-nothing trap. It...

Running on Empty? Why Modern Life is Draining You (And How to Get Your Energy Back)

by Rich Ellis | Jul 3, 2025 | Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace

Ever find yourself saying, “I’m just so tired all the time”, even when you’ve technically had a decent night’s sleep? You’re not alone. I fell asleep in one of my education sessions this week, it weasn’t boring, I was tired! More and more people are running...

NZ Clears Melatonin for Over‑the‑Counter Sale: Pros, Cons & My Take

by Rich Ellis | Jun 23, 2025 | Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Uncategorized, Wellness, Workplace

On 18 June 2025, New Zealand’s MedSafe approved the sale of melatonin, an over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid, without a prescription for adults, similar to how Australia and the USA regulate it. Currently, only limited formulations (2 mg modified-release) were available...

Great winter recipe: Overnight Oats That Practically Make Themselves

by Rich Ellis | Jun 13, 2025 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Wellness

Let’s face it, mornings can be a bit of a scramble. Whether you’re getting yourself out the door, chasing after kids, or just trying to remember if you’ve brushed your teeth, breakfast often ends up being whatever’s quick (or skipped altogether). So, when I spotted...

Screens, Sleep and Sanity: Are Evenings Undermining Your Health?

by Rich Ellis | Jun 4, 2025 | Coaching, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Wellness, Workplace

You’ve had a big day. Dinner’s done, the kids are sorted, or work is finally wrapped. You flop on the couch, phone in hand, Netflix on, and tell yourself, “Just a bit of downtime.” Sound familiar? Problem is, this kind of “unwinding” might be doing the opposite. Our...

Winter Wellness Hacks: Small Shifts That Keep Your Energy High Through the Colder Months

by Rich Ellis | Jun 3, 2025 | Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace

Let’s be honest, winter can be a bit of a grind. It’s darker, colder, and often wetter. Our routines shift. The doona becomes more tempting than the gym. Salads are swapped for comfort food. We tend to move less, eat more, and feel a bit sluggish. But it doesn’t have...