When you take some time away from all of your responsibilities to reconnect with yourself, you are reminded of who you are on a soul level. This is crucial for us parents if we are wanting to be truly present with our loved ones.

A personal account about delaying motherhood and conceiving in my 40's and a couple of takeaways for anyone on a similar fertility journey.

Discover why the sabbath is vital even in a post-Christian world. Embrace a day of rest to recharge and connect. Learn more about rest and wellness.

When we push past the warning signs of our body to rest, our body will force us to listen. The body always keeps the score.

A personal tale of how Matariki can inspire hope and positivity in the darkness.

Capitalism is making us sick. We need to work to live not live to work. Seasons of rest can help to prevent and recover from burnout.

An explanation of fascia and its importance in maintaining flexibility, mobility, strength and being pain free through stretching.

“It’s like you’ve got no shut off switch”, my friend remarked. “What do you mean?” I asked. “Well, even in your down time, you are...

I’ve spent the past 5+ years trying to conceive a child, and I know that many of us are in the same boat. It can be a heartbreaking,...

. I must start this post with a tribute to my late, great nanna Moira Alpe who passed away last Saturday aged 98. Nanna, you showed me the importance of whānau and social connections for wellbeing. The humble landline, possibly your greatest wellness resource, was ever engaged. And you always told me I worked too hard, I should knock off school at 3, like you used to. Thank you for gifting me your wisdom, your values, and your love. E kore te puna aroha e mimiti mōu e taku m

Discover the impact stress is having on your health, and how to effectively cope with it. Learn how coping strategies for stress can transform your wellness journey.

If you are anything like me, you pack a lot into your life. We are just so bloody busy. Constantly driven towards productivity. To do our...

Te wiki o te reo Māori has come and gone again, and with each year that passes I am consistently impressed with the momentum the movement...

I recently made a spur of the moment decision to travel to Colombia over Christmas to visit my new boyfriend’s familia over there. Well,...

A personal narrative about being Pākehā and the search for belonging within te ao Māori and other cultures. Discover insights on identity, belonging, and inner peace.

Day 0: Nervously, I pulled up to the carpark of Dhamma Medini, the Vipassana Meditation Centre, located deep in the native bush of Kaukapakapa, north of Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). The sun was setting and a cold drizzle had set it. My mind was still whirring away, busy processing all the tasks I had and hadn’t completed leading up to my 10 day retreat. Waikawa (baskets) of freshly dried laundry in the back testament to the non-stop nature of my life leading up to the course.

Discover the transformative journey of burnout recovery from teaching, finding strength in community and resilience. Explore burnout recovery strategies today.

Discover the 12 burnout stages and learn to recognize them through personal stories of burning out from teaching. Understand burnout stages to take control of your wellness.

E ngā tini aitua kua whetūrangihia, haere, haere, whakangaro atu rā. Ki a tātou ngā mōrehutanga o rātou, mauri ora ki a tātou katoa. It's been a little while, and I apologise for my absence. I've been journeying through a season of loss and mourning over the last 2 months, and it's overshadowed all of my prior intentions and plans. But that’s what happens eh. Unlike many of my friends, I haven't experienced the loss of a very close loved one until now, with my grandma's passi

Is wellness a privilege? Or is it a universal human right? Wellness, as defined by the Global Wellness Institute (N.D.), describes: “...the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.” We are all somewhere on the ‘wellness continuum’ and without a doubt, we are all actively taking steps to improve our wellness in our own ways. However, it also goes without saying that all of the choices we make regarding our own wellness are