All Court Up

In today's episode, I get all court up with the incredible Maia Cotton! We deep dive into life in New York, discussing the pressures that come with being a full-time model, changes in the industry and that time she walked for Victoria Secret! Maia gives us an update on her relationship and how she converted for love... Maia is truly one of the nicest people I've ever met and I feel honoured to have her as a guest on the show!  Where to find Maia: @maiacottonStay up to date with me @allcourtup.podcast & @courtneyannepitcherMain episode topics: moving to New York, modelling, relationships, religion, and mental health. 

In today's episode, I get all court up with the incredible Kiwi-Palestinian, activist and leader Wajd El-Matary! We discuss what it is like to grow up being bi-cultural in New Zealand, the importance of educating yourself on world issues and how mental health can affect even the happiest of people. Wajd is truly a force of nature out there making positive changes in so many people's lives. I am so privileged that Wajd agreed to sit down and talk with me.Where to find Wajd: wajdsameer  Stay up to date with me @allcourtup.podcast & @courtneyannepitcher Main episode topics: Biculturalism, activism, Justice for Palestine, social change, leadership, imposter syndrome, depression, and mental health. 

Do you wake up and the first thing you do is check your emails? Skip lunch because you are too busy and work late. Never take days off or say no to work even when you're at max capacity? Sounds like you're part of the Hustle Culture. In episode nine of the All Court Up Podcast, Courtney explores the idea of the hustle culture and how we as humans are judged on our ability to work and how the romantising of overworking can have a negative impact on your mental health causing issues like burnout and imposter syndrome. A timely reminder that it is important to look after yourself. If you feel as though you are suffering from burnout or imposter syndrome please reach out to a trusted friend or health professional. Other helpful resources here: https://wellplace.nz/facts-and-information/mental-wellbeing/https://mentalhealth.org.nz/workplaces/working-well-guide-and-resources/minimising-and-managing-workplace-stresshttps://mentalhealth.org.nz/five-ways-to-wellbeingStay up to date over at @allcourtup.podcast on Insta!  

On episode eight of the All Court Up Podcast I sit down with good friend and colleague Louise Paul to talk about love, loss and trusting your gut! 💖Lou shares invaluable advice on how to get over heartbreak, how to stop putting so much pressure on yourself and what saying YES and taking a leap of faith can lead to...This is a very special episode with a very special woman and I hope you all love it as much as I do. 🤍 Stay up to date and ask me questions over on Insta @allcourtup.podcast 

On Episode Seven of the All Court Up Podcast Courtney sits down to tell you about her two weeks in Thailand and how it almost killed her. She provides you with a (very quick) rundown of the places she went and the lessons she learnt at each island - providing you with very random unsolicited advice. A very unplanned ramble of an episode, so get comfy and let’s get All Court Up! Stay up to date and ask me questions over on Insta @allcourtup.podcast. 

On episode six of the All Court Up Podcast Courtney sits down with good friend Lucy McCallum to discuss navigating a male-dominated industry as a young female, finding your confidence and reminiscing on the good old days. Lucy gets us all court up on a typical day in her life, shares her biggest ICK and talks a whole lot of nonsense.  This episode is a chaotic one, so get comfy and let’s get All Court Up! Stay up to date and ask me questions over on Insta @allcourtup.podcast. 

On episode five of the All Court Up podcast Courtney sits down with good friend and host of The Hard Way podcast Molly Blanchard for a whole lotta girls chat! We discuss everything from past relationships, gut issues to the making of universe!Molly gets super real sharing her experience in an unhealthy relationship and battling an eating disorder in high school. Thank you Mol for sharing these stories with me. So get comfy and let's get all court up.Stay up to date and ask me questions over on Insta @allcourtup.podcast and check out  Molly @thehardway on all major podcasting apps. Disclaimer: In this episode, we talk about toxic relationships and mental health which may be triggering to some listeners. If you do find this episode brings up unwanted memories or feelings please stop listening and reach out to a trusted friend or health professional.

On episode four of the All Court Up podcast Courtney sits down with kiwi actress Stefania Owen to discuss the importance of finding balance in your life. Stefania is best known for featuring in the films The Lovely Bones and Paper Spiders and TV series, Messiah, Chance, Running Wilde, The Carrie Diaries and the Netflix Show Sweet Tooth.Stefania gets us all court up on what it was like juggling high school and a successful acting career, her three-year break from social media, and what it is was like filming in Covid.So get comfy and let's get all court up.  Stay up to date and ask me questions over on Insta @allcourtup.podcast

One episode three of the All Court Up Podcast Courtney is joined by special guest Mia Paranihi to get 'all court up' on the power of positive thinking, manifestation and living your best life. Mia shares her biggest achievement to date and how she left the 9 to 5 and is thriving. The girls also discuss how they manifested their ideal partners. So get comfy and let's get all court up! Follow me on Insta @allcourtup.podcast 

On episode two of the All Court Up podcast Courtney sits down with her close friend Gemma Jacobson to get 'all court up' on being diagnosed with cancer in her 20's, infertility and dealing with mental health issues. Gemma also shares some of her cool shit and the girls reminisce on their first after school job! Help Kiwis life Gemma by providing life-saving blood donations - find your local donation service here: www.nzblood.co.nz/give-blood So pull up a chair and let's get all court up! Follow me on Insta @allcourtup.podcastDisclaimer: In this episode, we talk about cancer, infertility and mental health which may be triggering to some listeners. If you do find this episode brings up unwanted memories or feelings please stop listening and reach out to a trusted friend or health professional. Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).Healthline – 0800 611 116Samaritans – 0800 726 666 Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).www.depression.org.nz – includes The Journal online help service.Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626.What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Skylight – 0800 299 100 for support through trauma, loss and grief; 9am–5pm weekdays.Anxiety NZ – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY).Women's Refuge Crisisline – 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) (for women living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family).

On the first episode of the All Court Up podcast Courtney sits down to share some of cool shit, failures and embarrassing moments with you all. From that time she meet One Direction to her dating disasters, Courtney catches you up (well rambles on) about what she has been up to in the last three months and what you can expect from this podcast. Courtney also shares her journey with body positivity and the power of manifestation. So pull up a chair and let's get all court up! Follow me on Insta @allcourtup.podcast

All Court Up is the best friend you never knew you needed.  Join social media manager Courtney Pitcher to catch up on all the triumphs, failures, and embarrassing moments life brings. From landing your dream job and hating it, getting over the almost relationship, starting your own business or finding your feet in a new city, no topic is off-limits. Joined by special guests each week who will be sharing the good, the bad and the ugly as we navigate this thing called our 20's. So pull up a chair… let’s get All Court Up.