Niki Bezzant is a multi-award-winning New Zealand writer, journalist, editor and commentator who has built a reputation for translating complex health and science jargon into easy-to-understand information for everyone.
She has been involved in New Zealand media for more than 20 years. Currently the editor of Thrive magazine and the health editor of Woman magazine, she is also a frequent contributor to New Zealand's top print, online and broadcast media. She founded and edited the Cuisine website before becoming founding editor of Healthy Food Guide magazine, taking that title from an independent start-up to New Zealand's top-selling food magazine, a position it held for over a decade.
Niki is a sought-after speaker and has given two TEDx talks, including ˜What social media is teaching us about life, health and food.' She's passionate about women's health, especially empowering midlife women to become ˜vibrant, kick-ass old ladies'.
Niki's book, This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause was published in January 2022 and has sparked conversations about this important transition in women's lives. She's part of a movement aimed at empowering women by making talking about menopause just as easy and straightforward as talking about pregnancy or puberty.
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THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: What you need to know about menopause, perimenopause and your midlife health
In this inspiring and empowering talk, Niki shares what she's learned in two years of research into the latest science and Kiwi women's experiences for her bestselling book, This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause. THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: What you need to know about menopause, perimenopause and your midlife health
You'll learn:
Could this be me? How to know if you're in perimenopause (it could be earlier than you think!)
Common symptoms and what to do about them, including flushes, brain fog, mood issues, sleep problems and more
The lowdown on HRT - good or bad? What does the science say?
Menopause myths busted: what works and what doesn't (despite the hype)
Nurturing your health: what to do NOW for a vibrant and healthy second half
Menopause at work: how to have a menopause-friendly workplace
PLUS: your questions answered - no such thing as a silly question!
This talk can be tailored to your group and and event.
Video
Carrots and cupcakes: healthy eating made simple | Niki Bezzant | TEDxQueenstown
Even though we're surrounded by healthy eating advice, we seem to be getting more confused about how to eat - and less healthy. But the basics of healthy eating are simple: all we really need to know are six things about how to think about our food. Niki Bezzant is a nutrition and food writer and the founding editor, now editor-in-chief, of Healthy Food Guide magazine (New Zealand's top-selling food magazine). She is a weekly columnist for the Herald on Sunday, regularly blogs at healthyfood.co.nz and is a regular contributor to TV and radio.The Queenstown Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of having Niki speak at one of the Chamber's 2016 major events. Niki's inspirational and informative presentation around Healthy Eating Ma ... keep reading Queenstown Chamber of Commerce
It was an absolute pleasure to have Niki as keynote speaker for the Potatoes NZ biennial conference. Her talk 'Do potatoes have an image problem?' was very well received by growers, agronomists, business managers, suppliers and sponsors alike. Niki has a fantastic ability to engage a wide variety of audiences and build interest in the importance of consumer engagement. Niki was the consummate professional in moderating the panel discussion of the Marketing & Growth stream. Her knowledge, insight and sharp mind provoked stimulating discussions amongst conference attendees
