Rushing Slowly

This gentle guided meditation is your invitation to slow down and settle the nervous system during the often chaotic festive season. In just a few minutes, Megzy will guide you through calming breathwork, grounding visualisation, and soft self-talk to help you feel steady, present, and more at ease. Perfect for anyone feeling overstimulated, overwhelmed, or emotionally raw at this time of year. Wh...

In our final episode of the season (and of the year), we’re recapping the chaos, the cracks, and the lessons that 2025 handed us.  We reflect on what’s been keeping us rushing lately, Zoe navigating end-of-year burnout and the looming shift into maternity leave, and Megzy opening up about loneliness, self-worth, and breaking old dating patterns. We also cover:  – Why December hits different when y...

In this 5-minute guided breathwork practice, Zoe Klein introduces you to coherence breathing, a simple technique where you slow your breath to a steady rhythm of five counts in, five counts out. By breathing at this pace (around six breaths per minute), you help balance your nervous system, boost focus, and create a sense of inner steadiness. It’s a powerful way to reset—perfect before sleep, afte...

We’re back after a little podcast pause with our second last check-in for the year. In this episode, we talk about what’s been going on behind the scenes, pregnancy, physical pain, burnout, identity shifts, festive season chaos, and how we’re both navigating this in-between space of endings and beginnings. Your journal prompt for the week: December Boundary Check...Before agreeing to anything this...

Join Megzy for a short and powerful breathwork practice using the classic Box Breathing technique, four equal counts to inhale, hold, exhale, and hold again. In just five minutes, this calming rhythm helps you reset your nervous system, regulate your emotions, and return to presence. Perfect for when you're feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or simply need a moment to recalibrate. Best used: – B...

In this week's episode, Zoe and Megzy talk honestly about the mental and emotional toll of body image. Especially during big life transitions like pregnancy and fertility treatment. Zoe shares how early pregnancy impacted her relationship with food and her body, how old thought patterns resurfaced, and what helped her move through it with compassion. Megzy also gives a fertility update as she...

This guided body scan is designed to help you shift out of your head and into your body—gently, patiently, and without pressure. Zoe guides you through a full-body awareness practice, moving from your toes to the crown of your head, helping you soften tension, reconnect to your breath, and settle into the present moment. Perfect for winding down, reducing anxiety, or starting your day with clarity...

In this personal episode, Zoe is joined by her husband, Guy, to share their full fertility journey, from pregnancy loss and grief to healing, hope, and finally, a healthy pregnancy. They speak candidly about two missed miscarriages, the emotional and physical toll of fertility challenges, and what it’s like to navigate this terrain as a couple. Together, they unpack the silent pain of early loss,...

This guided meditation invites you to reconnect with the natural rhythms of life, the cycles of expansion, release, stillness, and renewal. Through the lens of the seasons, Megan Waters helps you reflect on the phase you're in right now and gently reminds you: you’re not meant to bloom all year round. Whether you're in a season of growth or deep rest, this practice offers permission to h...

In this big life update episode, Megzy opens up about her decision to freeze her eggs — the process, the pressure, and the emotional weight that’s come with it. We talk about what it's like to feel behind in life, navigating fertility as a single woman, and the invisible mental load that comes with trying to plan a family without a clear path forward. We also check in on retreat planning (hel...

This guided meditation offers relief for anyone feeling mentally overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in overthinking. Using the metaphor of a beach ball, Zoe Klein gently invites you to stop fighting your thoughts, and instead, let them float. This short practice helps shift you out of mental resistance and into a state of ease, presence, and inner spaciousness. Perfect for busy minds, end-of-day reset...

What happens when you go from school teacher to business owner in a pandemic, and accidentally fall pregnant while doing it? In this episode, we sit down with Loz from PE Retreats to hear the full, unfiltered story. We talk about losing her mum at 13, navigating grief and singlehood, and how one outdoor workout in lockdown sparked a thriving global retreat business. Loz shares her journey from bur...

This short breathwork practice is designed to help you flush out stress and reconnect with your body in just a few minutes. Megzy guides you through a grounding breath to settle your system, followed by 10 powerful “flush out” breaths to charge your body and recalibrate your nervous system. Whether you’re starting your day, breaking up work mode, or winding down, this practice is here to help you...

In our first guest episode of Season 2, we sit down with Lydia O’Donnell—Nike Run Club coach and co-founder of Femmi, to unpack what it means to be a high-performing woman in a world that never slows down.  Lydia shares the story behind Femmi and how learning about her menstrual cycle changed her life (and training).  We explore body image, overtraining, disordered eating, female-led startups, and...

Start or end your day with a short gratitude meditation with Zoe Klein. Life can often feel heavy, but gratitude helps to lighten the load.  Access free mini-meditations by Rushing Slowly on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Follow along on Socials: @rushingslowly_ Zoe: @zoekleinyoga Megzy: @megzyy_

Life’s been full. In this episode, we catch up on what’s been keeping us busy (and what’s been getting in the way of actually celebrating it).  We unpack how easy it is to rush through achievements, downplay our own growth, and slip into chronic complaining when things feel chaotic. From bringing on new team members, MC-ing national awards, and filming yoga content… to rogue dog stories, Invisalig...

In this breathwork practice, Megzy is guiding you through The Daily Breath. This practice is energising and uplifting and will set you up for a productive day. Access free mini-meditations by Rushing Slowly on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Follow along on Socials: @rushingslowly_ Zoe: @zoekleinyoga Megzy: @megzyy_

After a big few weeks away (including time on a breathwork retreat in Lombok) this episode dives deep into the emotional weight we carry, often without realising. We unpack what it means to wear a mask, how grief shapes our behaviour, and why procrastination, partying or perfectionism might be a sign of deeper discomfort. We talk about vulnerability, nervous system regulation, and how to make spac...

A 5-minute guided manifestation meditation with Megzy. Using breath, golden-light visualisation and the affirmation “It is already mine” to calm your nervous system and embody the feeling of your goal. Perfect for morning or bedtime. Access free mini-meditations by Rushing Slowly on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Follow along on Socials: @rushingslowly_ Zoe: @zoekleinyoga Megzy: @megzyy_

In this episode Megzy and Zoe unpack how slowing down sharpens intuition, why desperation repels what you want, and how to use meditation, breathwork and journaling to tune your nervous system for the life you’re calling in.  Expect stories about signs from loved ones, serendipitous career shifts, and dating with clean energy. We cover: Full moon feels, astrology light, and why presence matters Si...

In this short guided practice Zoe leads you through a simple breathwork sequence to slow your breathing and settle your mind.  Starting with a steady inhale and exhale for a count of five, you’ll gradually add gentle breath holds at the top and bottom of each breath. These pauses help reduce the number of breaths you take per minute, creating a calming effect on both body and mind. Perfect for whe...

In this episode of The Rushing Slowly Podcast , Zoe and Megzy share real, unfiltered conversations about navigating big life changes, coping with anxious days, and finding ways to slow down in a fast-paced world. From walking away from a business to creating simple grounding rituals, they explore how to make tough decisions, manage overwhelm, and build resilience when life feels full. Plus, they a...

Feeling overwhelmed or mentally cluttered? This short guided meditation with Zoe Klein helps you reconnect with your body, anchor into your breath, and create a sense of inner spaciousness. A simple pause to clear your mind and reset your nervous system—anytime you need it. Access free mini-meditations by Rushing Slowly on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Follow along on Socials: @rushingslowly_ Zoe: @z...

Why does movement so often feel like pressure instead of pleasure? In this honest and wide-ranging episode, we unpack our evolving relationships with exercise, from gym anxiety and body image struggles to strength training, yoga, and training with your cycle.  We talk programming tips, how to stay consistent, what to do when you're burnt out, and why “fun” should be your fitness goal. Whether...

Start your day with presence. This 5-minute morning meditation with Megzy helps you release tension, connect to gratitude, and set an intentional tone for the day ahead. A simple practice to ground your body, calm your mind, and reset your focus. Access free mini-meditations by Rushing Slowly on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Follow along on Socials: @rushingslowly_ Zoe: @zoekleinyoga Megzy: @megzyy_