Slow It Down

You'd maybe think after doing a radio show with Matty McLean every single day for years we'd have run out of things to talk about, but clearly you don't know how much we love talking! This week I'm chatting with my dear friend about his recent move to the countryside with his husband Ryan, his high school experience, the difficulty of coming out in the public eye and so so much more! This was such...

This week on the show I am joined by Jacqui Beaver. Jax's work sits at the intersection of human potential, leadership and creating intentional lives. She helps people reconnect with who they are, so they can become the fullest expression of who they can be—whether that's navigating life transitions, creating meaningful change, or developing more humanistic leadership within organisatio...

Irish-New Zealand author and broadcaster Noelle McCarthy, joins me to discuss what its like to run away from Ireland and moving to New Zealand. How she had to pull herself out off her self destructive behaviour, getting sober and learning to forgive herself. Rebuilding her relationships with not only her mother and faith but also herself. She also talks to me about the creative pursuit in motherho...

This week's guest is someone I've known for a long time. Since high school infact when I used to see her when I was experiencing OCD.  Annie Maillard is a registered psychologist and formely a chartered psychologist in the UK, plus a trained psychometrician.  In the episode, Annie gives me an important reminder to slow down after what has been a hectic few weeks, plus some super helpful...

This episode contains content that maybe distressing to some listeners Another week, another set of tech issues. So this week I've decided to do a little throwback to one of the very first episodes of Slow It Down This episode of Slow It Down is a little heavier than we usually go, but it's an important and inspiring story. Janelle Brunton-Rennie is one of the strongest people I know, and she spea...

Jen Sievers is an expressive contemporary artist known for her beautiful, joy filled abstract landscapes. You should really check out her work! We chatted about the very concept of joy and how we can bring more joy into our every day lives. She has some great, simple practices that she uses to help shift her mindset into a more positive, joyful space everyday without stepping into the toxic positi...

Charlotte Stevenson is the creator of the align method, which is all about returning to yourself through awareness, liberation, identity, grounding, and embodyment.  In the episode we chat about how Charlotte used to constantly be living in survival mode, always anxious and on edge, and how this inspired her to create the align method.  And of course as I always love to say, why meditati...

4 years ago Kelsey Mulcahy tragically lost her beloved fiancé Joseph Day, so on the podcast today we're chatting about how the loss has shaped her into who she is today. In the episode we chat about how grief looks different on everyone, the surprising resilience we all have within us, and the hope and knowledge that things do eventually get a little easier. I'd love to hear how you feel ab...

Miriam Lancewood is a truly fascinating woman. Born in a small dutch village, she competed at a high level in pole vaulting when she was young. But in 2010 Miriam and her husband Peter gave up all their worldly posessions to move in to the wild and learn how to survive completely on their own.  In the episode we chat about why she believes everyone should have some basic survival skills, goin...

Nutritionist and Odi founder Gina Urlich returns to Slow It Down this week to chat about the new range of baby and kids food she's just released and how they can help you reduce the mental load when it comes to school lunches.  Plus why the health star rating isn't as helpful as it pretends to be, and how Gina's pervious cancer diagnosis has changed her outlook on her health.  I'd love t...

Jackie Lee is the founder of natural skincare company tahi, which uses native New Zealand plants to keep skincare simple.  In the episode, we chat about where the inspiration for tahi came from, why skincare rituals shouldn't be a luxury, and how your wider health affects your skin health.  I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on I...

In a slight departure from the usual format of the podcast, this week I've dragged my husband BJ in to discuss getting a house cow, sauna ettiquette, and the Swedish concept of Lagom. I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world seems extra chaotic at the moment and with the ongoing fuel crisis, sustainability and affordability are more relevant than ever. That's why now was the perfect time for me to chat with Alex Morrissey, the founder of the Little Farms organic grocer here in the Wairarapa. We chatted about how Alex got into growing her own food, why supporting local is better for the planet and your w...

After an unsuccessful attempt at having Antonia Prebble on the podcast a few weeks ago we finally managed to sit down and chat without being hassled by any tech issues.  Antonia is an actor, podcaster, and mum, so naturally this chat is all over the place with what we cover. From dealing with the constant rejections of auditions to how motherhood reconnects you with your inner child, it's all...

Amelia Jory founded natural deodorant company Dulesé after discovering the chemicals in traditional deodorants were causing irritation on her skin.  In the modern wellness world there's so much expectation to be doing everything all the time, so we chatted about the importance of actually doing less to look after yourself more.  I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, an...

After another hectic week of tech issues, scheduling drama, and a little bit of burnout, I decided to sit down on my own and remind us all that it's ok to take some time for yourself.  I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to get a bit woo-woo! Chaz Reid is a numerologist with er business Soulprint, where she gives readings and helps people understand how the numbers impact your day to day life.  In the episode we talk the basics of numerology, look at the year ahead for the world as a whole, and look at some of my personal numbers and how they define who I am.  I'd love to hear how you feel abou...

Emma Gibson is a naturopath and the head of nutrition at Mitchells, a nutrition and suppliment company that I absolutely adore! Today we're diving deep into what creatine actually is, what it does, and why it's not just for gym bros.  I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram  @PJDeeJay See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Sophie Hurley is a dear old friend of mine, ever since we went to primary school together. But more importantly, she's the founder of the luxury wool brand Honest Wolf.  After going to a friend's wedding together last weekend I decided to get Soph back on the podcast to chat about her experience moving from the big city to rural NZ, how much Honest Wolf has grown in the past few years, and of...

After a hectic couple of weeks, I decided to just sit down on my own and talk about what's been going on.  I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram  @PJDeeJay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Crerar is my go to astrology girl, so when I wanted to get an overview of the year ahead she was the obvious choice.  From the upcoming lunar eclipse at the start of March to Mercury going into retrograde three times, we cover all the big events of the year and how you can make the most of them.  I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can...

Biddy McNamara is helping women navigate the challenges of modern life using psychology, yoga, and meditation.  In the episode we talk about the overwhelmed culture we live in, how Biddy started her self-named company, and her concept of the Window of Tolerance.  I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay See omnys...

Toni Lodge is a dear, old friend of mine. We first met when I was working on the Jase & PJ show in Melbourne, but you probably know her from the Toni & Ryan podcast.  This was a great chance for us to just catch up which we haven't been able to do in a long time. We chatted about grief, success, goals, and of course colonoscopy's.  I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode...

Welcome back to Slow It Down for 2026! I don't know about you but the holiday's went by far too quick, but I'm so excited for another year of inspiring chats on Slow It Down. I wanted to come out swinging with the first episode so I brought in the GOAT of women's health, Dr Libby. If you're listening to this podcast you probably already know who Dr Libby is, so I won't bore you with introductions....

2025 has been a hell of a year for me, so I wanted to come on here quickly to reflect on the things I've learned this year and of course say a massive thank you to you for listening! I'd love to hear how you're feeling about the podcast. If you have any topics you think I should cover or guests I should talk to, you can find me on Instagram  @PJDeeJay See you in 2026! See omnystudio.com/liste...