GrowForte

04/03/2026

Hey friends 🤍
Do you know a new or expectant māmā who might benefit from connecting with others in the same season of life?
Parenthood can feel wobbly at times, and having a safe space for connection and shared experiences can make such a difference.
We’re running small, gently facilitated groups that build connection, learning, and growth. Our pilot programme kicks off this coming Monday and we have space for a few more folk!
If someone comes to mind, please tag them, share this post, or message me.
You can also register through The Hope Collective website
www.thehopecollective.org.nz 🌿
Or email hello@thehopecollective.org.nz
❤ Please share this so it can reach the māmā who might need it.

23/08/2025

I'm excited to have contributed to the SPRING HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESET with lots of other awesome practitioners!

This is a massive bundle of resources you can get FOR FREE - just download and go. You'll find support with fitness planners, goal setting, mindset, low-carb, dropping sugar, menopause, balance, stress management, energy, sleep, vision, gut health, money, pelvic floor and so so much more!

My contribution is a mini course on understanding our window of tolerance and FINDING YOUR CALM. I know you’ll love what the other practitioners have included too.

Get $1,900+ in health & wellness resources - free for one week. One sign-up unlocks all 26 expert resources. Start your Spring reset now.

02/08/2025

HEALTHY HABITS IS BACK | Ready to reset? In the 21 days, you can build better habits and learn how to optimise your health and wellbeing - for free.

Join the PREKURE science-backed Healthy Habits Programme

✅ Daily tips and motivation
✅ Science-backed learning
✅ Meal plans, shopping lists & recipes
✅ Choose your style: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Low Carb or Keto
✅ Improve sleep, reduce stress, move more & lift your mental fitness
✅ Be part of an uplifting, supportive community

And wearing my PreKure hat, I’ll be hosting the Zoom Community Connection sessions each week, a chance to:

Connect with other participants
Ask questions about the plan
Share wins and challenges
Stay encouraged and inspired

🕢 Wednesdays, 7:30–8:00pm NZT

If you’re ready to reset, this is a brilliant place to start.

Grow your understanding, tweak your habits, and build your health!

👉 Sign up here: //prekure.com/healthy-habits-21-day-challenge/

Let me know if you join, I’d love to cheer you on!

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07/07/2025

Good sleep improves both the quality of our life and the length of it. It’s not wasted time, it’s when our body and brain do some of their most important work.

🧠 Mental and Emotional Health
Sleep plays a powerful role in how we feel and function each day. When we’re well rested, we’re better able to manage emotions, respond calmly to stress, and bounce back when life feels challenging.
Consistent, quality sleep also supports our mental health over time, lowering the risk of anxiety and depression and helping us feel more balanced, present, and resilient.

💪 Immune Function & Recovery
Sleep is when our body goes into repair mode. While we rest, our immune system produces infection-fighting cells and antibodies that help us stay well.
And if we’re training or working on our fitness, sleep is essential for progress. Without it, we don’t build the same strength or muscle, no matter how hard we train.

🫀 Heart and Metabolic Health
Deep sleep helps lower blood pressure and regulate heart rate, supporting long-term cardiovascular health.
It also helps balance blood sugar levels. When we sleep well, our body is more sensitive to insulin, reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Sleep supports a healthy weight too, by keeping our hunger hormones in check, it helps reduce cravings and makes it easier to eat in a way that fuels us well.

🎯 We Make Healthier Choices
Sleep helps regulate the hormones that control hunger and fullness, without it, we’re more likely to crave sugar, overeat, and feel less satisfied.
It also supports the part of our brain that helps us plan, focus, and stay motivated, making it easier to follow through on the things that matter to us.

Know you need to sleep better but just don’t know how?
Join the workshops and start changing how you sleep.
In person July 10th
Online (Zoom) July 12th

Link in bio to book ☁️

30/05/2025

We are less that 2 weeks out from the Fieldays happening at Mystery Creek New Zealand.
GrowForte is collaborating with a group of keen health coaches and we have a stand - HW2 in the amazing Hauora Taiwhenua Health & Wellbeing Hub.

Check out who is attending with me https://www.alliancecoach.co.nz
Mystery Creek, Hamilton, NZ
Learn more > https://www.fieldays.co.nz

Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.

28/05/2025

Tired of feeling tired?
You’re not alone—and better sleep might be closer than you think.
Join me for Rise and shine, a practical and energising workshop where you’ll learn how to reset your sleep habits and feel more rested, calm, and in control.
✨ Learn simple, science-backed strategies�✨ Understand your sleep rhythm�✨ Create a plan that actually works for you
💻 Online via Zoom:�Thursday 10 July | 6:30–8:30 PM

📍 In person:�Saturday 12 July | 2–4 PM�The Herb Farm, 86 Grove Road, Palmerston North

Spots are limited—let’s turn exhaustion into energy, together.

Sign up via the link in bio!

18/05/2025

We often know what we could do to feel stronger, fitter, and more energised.
So what’s the difference between knowing something and acting on it? What takes us from “I should” or “I need to”... to “I’m excited to” and “I’m doing it”?
The shift happens when we lean into our wellbeing why — and with this comes the energy and emotion that fuels action.
I’ve been swimming 10 minutes each morning. Outside. In an unheated pool.
Does it feel amazing as I’m hopping in? Honestly, no.😅
So what gets me in the water every morning?
I know how good I’ll feel after — clear-headed, calmly energised, ready to show up well for my day.
It’s not about the swim itself.
When we anchor our habits to our wellbeing why, we can push past discomfort, and get going.
We can get excited about prioritising what it takes to feel good.
For me, what I’m leaning into right now is:
🌟A calm nervous system
🌟A clear head
🌟A sustained energy
That’s my current wellbeing why.
It helps me push past the discomfort and choose what’s good for me — even when it’s not easy.
What are you leaning into this week?

Send a message to learn more

12/05/2025

My midweek musings for you….
Sitting across the screen from a beautiful lady this week, something she said really landed with me.
She was talking about her health and said something like, “The goal just feels so big… it’s going to take forever.”
Then she paused and added: “But that time is going to pass anyway.”
And that truth landed squarely in my lap. Often big health goals do feel overwhelming — like the mountain is too steep and the journey too far. So far, in fact, that it hardly feels worth starting.
So the challenge here is to flip how we look at this.
If the time is going to pass anyway… wouldn’t it be amazing to see change happen in that time?
I know, you’re constantly juggling priorities — giving your best to others, often before there’s even a moment to think about your own wellbeing. So when it comes to your health, it can feel like there’s just no room to begin. Or that meaningful change will take more energy than you have to give.
Here’s what I invite you to sit with:
Six months from now, would I like to be standing in a different place?
Feeling stronger? Sleeping better? Having more energy in the tank? Feeling more grounded and able to respond to life from a calmer, kinder space?
The good news is — big change doesn’t happen all at once.
In fact, to be sustainable, slow and steady wins every time.
Think of a massive ocean vessel. A 1-degree shift — barely noticeable — still takes it to a completely different destination over time. Our habits work the same way. Small, consistent choices made today can gently steer us toward the life we want — even in the middle of a full and busy term.
Start with one thing. One small thing you can do — and repeat.
Drink a bottle of water before lunch. Step outside for five minutes of morning sun. Go to bed 20 minutes earlier. Pause and breathe between life..
It’s not about perfection.
It’s about direction.
I invite you to choose a direction that prioritises you

Here to help on the journey!😀

07/04/2025

Join the Future of Medicine leaders for an epic 2-hour dive into the very latest evidence-based science and practice in lifestyle medicine.