Slow It Down

Claudia Vavasaur is a registered dietician who specialises in fertility and women's health. The topic of women's health can be so overwhelming with a ton of conflicting information, so I wanted to try and cover as many different topics in this episode.  We chat about how much protein we actually need in our diet, why seed oils aren't as bad as people often say, how to reduce the toxic load in...

I was so taken aback by Hannah's writing online about the grief of the end of a relationship and sharing custody of her kids that I knew I had to talk to her. We covered so much in this chat from the daily challenges of being a single mother to the importance of being true to yourself so you can be the best version of yourself in every aspect of your life.  I'd love to hear how you feel about...

The iconic jewellery brand Zoë & Morgan has just celebrated its 20th anniversary, so I decided to sit down with the founder Zoë Williamson to chat about life as a mother and business owner.  We also chatted about her spirituality and mindfullness practices, and what she does to stay grounded in such a busy life.  I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the pod...

Di McHardy is best known for her instagram @_mamas_meals where she shares nutritous and easy meals for your family and she's now a published author with her book Family Cooking out now! We talk about the reality of juggling work, kids, family, relationships and everything else life has to throw at you, and how nobody really has everything sorted! Di also shares her tips for dealing with fussy eate...

Gillian Swinton came to New Zealand from Scotland, originally planning on just stopping by for her OE. But after falling for a Southland farmer she now calls NZ home.  Living in rural Otago, Gillian spends her time growing food, raising animals, and living the homestead life, all while working full time! In the episode we chat about how she ended up where she is, the beauty of working hard at...

There's so much to consider when it comes to feeding your kids, and the available baby food selection can often be underwhelming. Which is where Gina Ulrich comes in with her natural baby food company Odi. In the episode we chat about why Gina started Odi, how to fit proper nutrition in an already hectic schdule as a mum, the surprising things your baby should be getting in their diet, Gina's terr...

Rebecca Keil is one of the OG Mummy Bloggers here in New Zealand. She has been sharing her journey with motherhood for over a decade now, with real, open, and honest chats about life.  In the episode we chat about how she's changed her approach to sharing her life online, setting up boundaries to protect her kids, the incredible reason why her family has been spending the past year living in...

WARNING : This episode contains brief mentions of miscarriage This week I'm joined by Rochelle Vranjes Marreiros, the founder of Seed Cycle Blend a whole food suppliment designed to help balance your hormones and support your ovaries. In the episode we chat about what led Rochelle to start her work as a nutritionist, what hormones actually are and what they do, and how women are so often miseld an...

Welcome to season 2 of Slow It Down! I'm so excited to be getting back into the podcast after my six month maternity leave. I've seen so many incredible and inspiring people online and I just can't wait to sit down and have some real open and honest chats. Our first guest is Ellie Fitzgerald, who you may know as LovingElliesBelly. She's been doing an incredible job of spreading body positive onlin...

Today’s episode is a little different and truly special. We’re teaming up with ANZ to dive into the topic of financial confidence, especially when it comes to KiwiSaver. We’ll explore how slowing down can lead to more mindful, empowered money decisions. And in a fun twist, the mic is in Hayley Sproull’s hands this time - she’s flipping the script and interviewing me!...

The mental load in the modern world can be overwhelming, with more and more getting added to your plate everyday. In this episode, PJ chats with Toni Street & Nadia Lim about how they manage to juggle their busy lives.  This episode is brought to you by My Food Bag - Dinner, Done Better. About the show:  Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than...

Hello! While we wait for the next season of Slow It Down, I wanted to share the first episode Sex. Life Season 3. It's hosted by my good friend Morgan Penn, and this season she's looking for love! If you like the podcast, you can follow it here: Sex. Life | iHeart (of wherever you get your podcasts!). Enjoy! Content Warning: R18, Language and Sexual Material May Offend. In this episode, I talk abo...

Jess Quinn is an inspiration. Life changed dramatically for Jess after having her leg amputated as a child due to cancer. Jess has gone on to do such big things, sharing her story and helping people understand what it's like living with a disability. Her latest venture is The Cyclist - an online platform dedicated to women’s health and creating a community. As a new mum, who is also starting...

I'm a huge Kita Alexander fan and I was so excited to talk with her on the podcast this week. She is not only a pop star who is currently touring with Dua Lipa in Australia (and is about to be here in Aotearoa) but also a mum trying to juggle both a career and being there for her kids.  We spoke about how she came to terms with the fact that her career was going to take a hit when she had kid...

I absolutely adore Morgan Penn! She is an old friend, and it has been awesome watching her evolve so much in the time I've known her. Her mission in life is to make people feel empowered in their sexuality and has such a great way of making people feel comfortable. The connection to her body and energy means Morgan has plenty to share about what it takes to slow it down. I really like the idea of...

Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and author, who wants you to know that even psychology professionals are not immune to burnout! After launching her book The Health Habit, she found herself suffering from burnout. Amantha talks me through how it presented and what steps she took to slowly make her way through. She was so generous with her story, and she gave lots of good tips to hel...

Rosa and Margo of Two Raw Sisters are an incredibly ambitious combo but they are beautifully down to Earth. In this episode we speak about the importance of what success means to YOU and making sure that you align it with your intrinsic priorities.  We also speak finding peace in the chaos, and the two were a perfect example of how everyone's road to peace is different. Margo, like...

Toni Street is one of the most upbeat and positive people out there so it can be surprising to find out how much tragedy and pain she has endured in her life. Distressingly, Toni lost 3 siblings while growing up and then while in the middle of a successful TV career, she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease EGPA. We chat about the confronting realities that come with being unwell and the pain...

Today's guest is a rural celebrity, with a following across the world. Philippa Cameron a.k.a @WhatsForSmoko is an online content creator based on a farm in the Waitaki Valley of the South Island who shares simple recipes for busy families everywhere.  I felt validated by this conversation, having moved rurally just a few years ago. Pip shares her own perspective in a down to earth and authen...

I've worked in the same building as Angelina for a long time, but this is the first time I really sat down and got to have a conversation with her about more than just work so it was epic to connect on another level.  We spoke about what's it's like becoming a mum in a career that can be daunting to step out of, how she's gone on a journey to embrace the spiritual side of her existence and ho...

Mindset Coach Efia Sulter joins me this week to talk about her work helping others with deep transformation in their lives. Her unique approach teaches you how to release deep seated beliefs around worthiness and shed the layers of shame so you can embody your higher self. I loved the idea of believing you are extraordinary and giving yourself permission to trust in your own superpowers. Efia also...

I was so nervous for today's chat because I grew up watching Carolyn Taylor on What Now! We talk about how that experience changed her, and how it helped her frame the rest of her working life. We also talk slowing it down, and the tips and tricks she uses to ground herself. She, like me, believes in the seasons of life. We can't have it all! However, we can enjoy what we've got, when we have it....

Mikki Fisher is a force of nature! As a podcast host, reiki practitioner and psychic medium, she embodies a busy life. She's trying to slow it down just like all of us though. Mikki opens up about how long it took for her to trust that the intuition she was receiving was a psychic ability, and what that looks like living day to day. It also resonated with me when she spoke about trusting your own...

Today's guest goes by many names including Amanda and Nonna, but we settled on Mandy for majority of the chat. Mandy and I worked together in radio a few years back and she has gone on to host her own podcast "Setting The Brow Low". I was honestly quite surprised when discovering a different side to Mandy and found it really resonated with the theme of the podcast. I really enjoyed Mandy’s a...

Award winning author, educator and consultant Kim Forrester joins me on the first episode for 2025! Her mission is to inspire holistic wellbeing and fulness of living, so if you're looking to set up the new year feeling more connected, this is the episode for you. 94% of people have had some sort of spiritual experience and Kim reminded me to not dismiss the nudges that the universe gives us, and...