Teachers often find themselves exhausted by mid-afternoon, running on empty while juggling the demands of the classroom. At the recent HCANZA Health Coaching Conference, one clear theme emerged: lifestyle matters. One powerful tool for teachers is adopting a low carb, real food approach, helping to stabilise energy, improve focus, and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Small, simple swaps can make a big difference, giving teachers the steady energy they need to thrive in and out of the classroom.

Teaching life comes with plenty of temptations, from staffroom birthday cakes to cheese and cracker Fridays—but healthy eating doesn’t have to mean restriction or guilt. Discover the simple 3-meal approach: 18 nourishing meals each week plus 3 flexible ones for treats you love. Backed by science-based lifestyle strategies, this balanced approach helps teachers fuel their energy, enjoy celebrations, and create sustainable habits that last.

In the fast-paced world of teaching, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs while supporting everyone else. Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired—it’s the gradual erosion of joy, energy, and purpose. By recognising the early signs and making small, intentional changes, educators can protect their well-being and rediscover the fulfillment that brought them to the classroom in the first place.

What if your biggest teaching challenges were actually your greatest growth opportunities? Learn how to reframe failure as feedback, embrace consistency, and model a resilient mindset that empowers both you and your students.

Finding balance as a teacher isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing what matters, with intention. In this post, we explore simple, realistic strategies to help teachers set boundaries, prioritise their well-being, and create a more sustainable rhythm between work and life. Because thriving in the classroom starts with taking care of the person standing at the front of it.

Ever beat yourself up for skipping a workout or hitting snooze? As teachers, we often focus on what we didn’t do, but real progress lies in what we did.

Got out of bed on a cold morning? Brought a nourishing lunch? Drank one less coffee?
These small wins matter.

Research shows they boost motivation, resilience, and well-being.
So today, flip the script:
What did you do well? Where did you persist?

Because showing up, even imperfectly, is still showing up. And that counts.

We often search high and low for ways to improve our health and reduce stress — but the most powerful remedies are already around us, and they’re free. For teachers navigating burnout and constant demands, it’s the simple things like sunlight, movement, nature, and connection that can offer the greatest healing. In this blog, discover how these overlooked habits can support your well-being, prevent chronic disease, and help you thrive in and out of the classroom.

In the busy, high-pressure world of teaching, it’s easy to overlook our own mental and emotional well-being. But small, daily choices, from what we eat to how we think, can have a big impact on our brain health. As a teacher and health coach, I’ve been exploring simple, science-backed ways to protect and nurture our brains so we can show up with more clarity, calm, and energy. Here's what every educator should know.

The future of medicine isn’t in more pills, it’s in prevention, lifestyle, and empowering everyday people to take control of their health. As educators, we’re in a powerful position to lead that change, not just for ourselves, but for our students too. After attending a seminar with Professor Grant Schofield, Dr. James Muecke, and Louise Schofield, I walked away feeling inspired to rethink how we care for our minds and bodies in the classroom and beyond. This post shares practical, evidence-based takeaways every teacher should know.

Teaching is rewarding, but let’s be real, it can also be exhausting. Resilience isn’t about pushing through burnout or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about learning to pause, reset, and bounce forward with purpose. In this post, I share what resilience really means for educators today, what undermines it, and how simple, practical habits can help you protect your energy, set boundaries, and thrive in (and out of) the classroom.

Kia ora, awesome educators!
Let’s take a moment to talk about stress and anxiety—those unwelcome guests that show up when your to-do list is longer than the lunch queue and the coffee machine is broken again. Whether it’s managing a tricky student, prepping for reports, or juggling school and home life, stress is real. Today, let’s look at how to recognise it, understand it, and most importantly—manage it.