In this episode, we are joined again with Shaz Andrew to discuss the menstrual cycle and the intricate relationship between ovulation and various aspects of women's health. Throughout this episode Shaz shares with us valuable insights on how to support ovulation and maintain a healthy hormone balance.

Join host Sara Higgins as she engages in a deeply insightful conversation with her long-time friend and esteemed Biomedical Integrative Nutritionist, Kaytee Boyd. With over 25 years of dedicated experience in the Health and Wellness industry, Kaytee brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her work at two bustling clinics in Auckland, along with her role as the driving force behind weekend cancer masterclass workshops for patients, nutritionists, dieticians, healthcare professionals, and the wider community.

Join Shaz as she delves deeper into the science behind stress and its impact on our bodies, offering practical insights for managing stress in your daily life. Whether you aim to enhance your comprehension of stress or are in search of effective coping strategies for its omnipresence, this episode is a must-listen.

Gina is a women’s health expert, author, speaker and public figure. Gina discusses her journey, from nursing to nutritional medicine and how she became interested in women’s health. She also shares some common causes of hormonal imbalances and what women can do to bring back the balance. Gina has recently launched a line of whole food-based nutrient-dense baby foods called Norish, which she tells us about. And shares tips for parents that are preparing to introduce solids to their baby.

As a prominent figure in the health and wellness community, Art shares his insights and experiences that have shaped his journey to a balanced and fulfilling life. Art Green takes us on a personal journey as he shares what "healthy" truly means to him. We explore his latest interests within healthy living and how sleep has become an integral part to how he feels and shows up within each day.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Somatic Practitioner Phoebe Hart. In this episode Phoebe shares with us her own personal journey of healing through movement, and how understanding the nervous system has transformed the way in which she practices herself, and now with others. Phoebe discusses how mind-body centred practices such as Somatic work can support in personal growth and emotional regulation, and gives a short intro into the functions of the different nervous system states.

Join us for this extensive guide with Shaz Andrew on where toxins hide. Packed with suggestions for easy product and lifestyle swaps, Shaz talks into the dangers of our current toxin exposure and how you can start to create changes within your daily choices.

In this episode, Wim Hof instructor Laura Warren shares her journey as a Clinical Nutritionist and Holistic health practitioner, taking us deep into the science behind ice baths and how breath-work complements cold water immersions. If you are new to the Wim Hof method, this episode gives a fantastic insight into the essence behind the practice, and how it can benefit you in your everyday life.

Cold therapy as a healing modality has a long history of use, dating back to the Ancient Greeks and even Hippocrates himself. But in recent years, it’s made a comeback. In this conversation Shaz shares the science behind how cold therapy creates changes in the body, the diverse range of benefits it provides and ways to ease into this practice.

In celebration of Hana’s anniversary, co-host Phoebe Hart chats with founder Sara Higgins about the last 3 years! Sara reflects on her new role as mama, the incredible team supporting her, the original intentions behind creating a wellness space and how things have evolved and grown over this time.

In this episode co host Shaz Andrew chats with Sophie Correia about her work as a sound healing practitioner. Sophie describes her journey, how she discovered sound healing and the benefits she has gained from this therapeutic modality. We also learn some of the science behind healing with sound waves and are given a detailed account of what one of Sophie’s sound bath experiences looks like.

In this episode co host Phoebe Hart is joined by Holistic Sex Coach Melissa Vranjes to talk about sexual seasons and sexual rest, particularly in relation to pregnancy & postpartum. Melissa has recently had a baby and shares her own experience of a ‘sexual winter’ during her pregnancy and postpartum and ways that she navigated this with her partner. In this chat she also provides suggestions for maintaining intimacy during a period of sexual rest and recommendations for easing back into sex after a ‘sexual winter’.

Welcome back Hana family! In this first episode of season 2 of our podcast, co host Phoebe Hart chats with Hana’s in-house Naturopath Shaz Andrew about hormone health. In this conversation, Shaz discusses ways that hormonal imbalances manifest in the body, common causes of hormonal imbalances and recommendations for regaining equilibrium.

Join Sara & Phoebe in this extended final episode of the Hana Podcast, as they round off the year with updates about Hana space, Sara's personal life and some simple self-care strategies to take forward into the new year.

In episode 20 we talk with Katey Mandy - founder of active botanical-based skincare range Raaie. After spending 15 years working in the creative industry for other high profile names in luxury beauty, Katey decided to create her own skincare brand that harnesses the unique power of Aotearoa’s bioactive botanicals.

In episode 19 Sara chats with ex Black Sticks hockey player and founder of Studio Box, Dwayne Rowsell. Dwayne was our very first client at Hana and has been using our treatments regularly to support post-workout recovery, slow down at the end of a long day, and to create accountability with self and others.

An insightful chat with Graedon Parker, founder of Bros.nz - a space for men to connect with one another through retreats, workshops and online circles. Bros.nz was born from a realisation that there is a lack of safe spaces for men to be together to express their emotions, process their trauma and the challenges in their lives. Graedon believes that men gathering in safe spaces allows them to journey within and ultimately heal from their trauma.

This episode explores what drove Deborah Levy to create her line of natural face and body care products, and the genius behind the Biotyspa face and body tools - the Gua Sha & Cellulite cup.

On episode 16 we chat with award-winning personal trainer and competitive gymnast Kelly MacDonald. Tune in to learn about the incredible approach she takes to training the body, her journey to health and how our treatments at Hana have supported her post-training recovery and provided a space for her to meet her own healing each week

In episode 15 of the Immerse. Nourish. Release. podcast, we talk to emotional release practitioner and naturopath Joanne Bisset. Jo believes that unprocessed emotions are held by the body and can accumulate, creating stress and physical symptoms. She uses emotional release techniques to help her clients improve their mental and physical health.

A conversation with naturopath, medical herbalist and nutritionist Shaz Andrew about a holistic approach to anxiety. Shaz works clinically with a focus on women’s health and is the content writer here at Hana. Through her clinical work she has identified that a great number of her clients suffer from chronic stress and anxiety and that this is impacting their hormones and overall health. Tune in to learn natural ways to support your anxiety to improve your overall health!

Calm your mind, soothe your senses and nourish your nervous system with this guided inner resource meditation by Neal Ghoshal - founder at Contemporary yoga teacher training. Yoga Nidra is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. It is a practice that can lower our stress levels and improve our overall mental health. This meditation is the perfect compliment to our treatments, or a relaxing way to wind down your evening from home.

You may have met Laura on one of your visits to Hana last year. She was part of the Hana team and provided energy healing sessions to many of our clients! Laura has since moved back to Bali to create a healing centre with her partner Jimmy. In this episode of the podcast we learn about Laura’s journey and the powerful pure healing work and cleansing processes that she does both in person and online.

Mother Made was born from a desire to shine a light on one of the planet's true minute marvels - The Mushroom - “Nature's Greatest Healer”. Their potent mushroom extracts are 100% organic and natural and provide powerful adaptogenic properties that help our bodies deal with stress and support immunity, energy levels, physical performance, and cognitive function. Tune in to discover more about the power of the mushroom!

In this Immerse episode we chat with naturopath and holistic nutritionist Shaz Andrew about the toxins hidden in our environment and ways we can reduce our exposure to them. Shaz has been a part of the Hana team since the very beginning and is the researcher and writer behind the Hana content. She also works clinically, focusing on women’s health and providing preconception care and fertility support for couples. A big part of her work is educating clients on the harmful effects of toxins, in particular endocrine disrupting chemicals and their impact on our hormones. Tune in to learn more about ways to reduce toxin exposure and keep yourself and your family’s as healthy as possible!

Looking for a nourishing meditation to try during your next sauna session? In the latest RELEASE episode of our podcast, we are guided by John Allan from Raw Yoga through a grounding, nourishment meditation. As we follow the rise and fall of our breath through this recording, we are taken deeper and deeper into a state of presence and calm. Find space for this meditation in your week and your body, mind and spirit will thank you!

A simple routine based on active ingredients, that can be used in a multitude of ways. In this Nourish episode, we chat with the founder and creator of Sans [ceuticals] ~ Lucy Vincent. Much like our ethos at Hana, Sans [ceuticals] takes a stripped back and natural approach to looking after the body. This episode is a chance to hear Lucy's personal journey that led to the creation of her brand, and offers a deep dive into the thought behind each of the products made by Sans.

In this very honest and informative Immerse episode, Sara is joined by friend and business owner Josh Lamaro ~ founder of MitoGen Health. Mitogen pioneer and provide light technology and solutions for human health & longevity. Throughout this chat, Josh talks about the way in which PBM Red Light Therapy works, the effects it has on the body and his philosophy on living a balanced and healthy life.

Let yourself be guided by the incredible Rosie Jean as you start your next sauna session at Hana, or a take a well needed 10 minute break of self-care within your day. Supporting you to move out of the mind and into the body, this short meditation is the perfect way to calm your nervous system and drop into a sense of peace within.

In this Immerse episode, we are joined by the incredible Lydia McClean. Lydia is a chiropractor based in West Auckland, and the host of Chat On This Podcast. Throughout this highly informative episode we delve into Lydia's personal journey to becoming a chiropractor, how regular sauna use creates space for her creativity, and topics such as: ~ Preconception care ~ Lydia's approach to health and chiropractic practice ~ Supporting families on their fertility and conception journeys ~ Calming the body's stress response to everyday life

On this Nourish episode we are joined by the incredible Pernille Jensen to discuss her journey from qualified Naturopath, to creating her business and brand The Gut Co. We are so excited to share with you this deep dive into The Gut Co.'s ethos and to hear more from the creator herself about the products that are stocked in our space and online here at Hana.

Whether you are looking for something to hit play on during your next sauna session with us, or you are needing 20 minutes of self-care within your day, this episode if the perfect way to calm your nervous system and drop into a sense of peace within. Lead by the incredible Shaz Andrew ~ this calming meditation can be revisited over and over again. We hope you enjoy the very first of our RELEASE episodes!

On this Nourish episode we are joined by Kirsten Shanks to discuss her journey from qualified Naturopath, to creating her business and brand Orchard Street. We are so excited to share with you this deep dive into the Orchard Street ethos and to hear more from the creator herself about the products that are stocked in our space and online here at Hana.

An introduction to all things Hana with the founder & host of this podcast - Sara Higgins. Sara is joined by friend and employee Phoebe Hart as they break down what Hana space is, the treatments on offer and what's to come on this podcast series. Throughout this conversation we discuss Sara's journey to creating her business and the benefits of Infrared saunas, Ice baths & PBM light therapy.