Slow It Down

Kate Hall aka Ethically Kate joins me this week to discuss how you can live more ethically, but without the stress we put on ourselves to be perfect. Kate and her husband live a unique life filled with quirky traditions and rituals which I love, so we dive into ways you can spice up the week and get out of ruts. My biggest take away was opening yourself up to those moments of joy, wherever and whenever they present themselves to you, with a particular focus on family and nature. Kate gives a fresh perspective on life and I loved getting to know her better. Hope you enjoy the chat! About the show:  Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Down’. A time to chill, wind down and join a space that inspires people to live authentically and slow it down. A hub for living more consciously and incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cassandra Grodd is an author, an entrepreneur and a wellness advocate. It would be easy to typecast her, but everyone's journeys have twists, and Cassandra is no different. From a battling with an eating disorder as a teenager, and struggling to find confidence in herself, she's embraced the idea of fake it until you make it and designed a life so that she can be her best self. In this episode she talks about dedicating time to set up your day and bringing main character energy. I really appreciate how she trusts herself, and I hope you're as inspired by this conversation as I was! About the show:  Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Down’. A time to chill, wind down and join a space that inspires people to live authentically and slow it down. A hub for living more consciously and incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm joined by the wonderful Megan Beautiful Papas (all is revealed in the episode!). Megan is not only a wonderful broadcaster, but an amazing Mama Bear to two beautiful children. With the news this week that I'm expecting my second, I wanted to get Megan on to talk about how she juggles career and motherhood, and we end up bonding over our birth experiences and the insecurities that arise with being a mother. About the show:  Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Down’. A time to chill, wind down and join a space that inspires people to live authentically and slow it down. A hub for living more consciously and incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*This episode contains content that maybe distressing to some listeners* 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 speaks to me this week about navigating losing a partner and how important resilience is when we hit periods of grief in our life. Grief isn't openly discussed in western culture, and this episode shines a light on what it's like on the inside, and I’m so grateful to be able to share it. Janelle also has some amazing rituals that she has developed to find moments of bliss which she still uses today.  I hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget you can follow along on Instagram where I have an epic Slow It Down giveaway 😉 About the show:  Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Down’. A time to chill, wind down and join a space that inspires people to live authentically and slow it down. A hub for living more consciously and incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining me this week to Slow It Down is Matilda Green. Matilda and her husband Art also made the move out of the big smoke and in this ep we talk about how they are still learning to slow life down and enjoy the small moments. I love how Matilda consciously takes time out to have fun with her kids when she's feeling overwhelmed and doesn't take herself too seriously. She also shares how the small acts in community can really make you feel connected, as well as some amazing advice for her younger self. I hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget you can follow along on Instagram where I have an epic Slow It Down giveaway 😉 About the show:  Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Down’. A time to chill, wind down and join a space that inspires people to live authentically and slow it down. A hub for living more consciously and incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I am joined by Carrie Rad, a YouTuber who made the massive decision to move from the hustle and bustle of LA to rural Wairarapa here in New Zealand.  In this episode we talk about what inspired the intentional slow down and how Carrie made the massive transition plus what it’s been like starting a family on the other side of the world. Also, how do NZ neighbours stack up internationally and why do you always need to be within 15 minutes of Mitre 10?! We get an insight into the gorgeous life she is creating with her husband and baby daughter and what brings her back when life feels chaotic. Hope you enjoy this celebration of making bold choices and small town, country living! Stay with me on the journey on Instagram.  About the show:  Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Down’. A time to chill, wind down and join a space that inspires people to live authentically and slow it down. A hub for living more consciously and incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first episode of Slow It Down! Thank you for being here. I want this podcast to be a moment of me time in your busy life, and a toolbox for how you can live a more grounded existence. This week I speak to my good friend Zoe Marshall about her new business ariise, the journey she's been on to embrace living life for herself and no one else and the power of positive thinking. I got so much out of this conversation, and I hope you will too! Stay with me on the journey on Instagram. About the show: Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Down’. A time to chill, wind down and join a space that inspires people to live authentically and slow it down. A hub for living more consciously and incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Launching Sunday 6th October* Exciting news! I have a brand-new podcast starting on this feed Sunday 6th October. Join me every Sunday for a moment of me time for busy lives and a weekly dose of wholesome to inspire a grounded existence. Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Down’. A time to chill, wind down and join a space that inspires people to live authentically and slow it down. A hub for living more consciously and incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this ep I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for tuning into the podcast over the last 12 months!It's no secret it's been a brand new chapter in my life and I have been navigating some very new waters and to be honest it's time I took a little break. I am so excited to continue this podcast and make it bigger and better but to do that I just am going to recharge the batteries for a bit and hone into the direction of the content more. This has been such an experimental ground for me and I am so thankful for those who have consistently tuned in as I work everything out! In this chat I reflect on some of my favourite guests and takeaways I have learned so far with this project and would love you to share your fave moments via DM's on Instagram! In the meantime, go back through the catalogue, have a dabble with some eps you haven't yet listened to and I will see you soooon xxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I catch up with local gal Alex Morrissey who runs the Little Farms organic grocer here in the Wairarapa. In this ep we chat how she got into organic farming and why it is so important. We also discuss the comparisons between supermarket and organic produce, how to grow your own if you're a newbie, fun hacks for nutrient dense veges and how to not waste food!Alex is a busy mama of 2 and I so appreciated her taking the time out of her day to inform us more on a topic that is so important and particularly prevalent right now. Check out more from Alex here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the pod I am joined by the host of The Self-Love Club podcast Bel Crawford. Bel and I used to work together at the radio station ZM and this was the first time catching up in a long time! In this chat we discover a bunch of topics and differentiate self love versus self care. Bel kindly opens up about an eating disorder she experienced when she was in her late teens and discusses how she navigated that in a time when people weren’t so open about mental health (trigger warning: disordered eating). We also talk trusting the process, break ups and feeling the pressure from society as a woman. ALSO we chat knowing you’ve found the one ooh la la! Dig in and let me know your takeaways on Insta at The PJ Podcast page. Have a good week! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I am joined by a friend I met in Melbourne, Emma Maidment. Emma is an international yoga & meditation teacher, writer & speaker. She is committed to sharing ways to live an authentic & connected life. Emma believes that meditation is the most powerful tool and was the one who got me hooked on it! Can confirm... She is amazing. Emma is the co-founder of Flow States Studios, an online yoga, meditation and fitness studio which you can check out HERE In this chat we dive into the undeniable benefits of meditation, coming back to your breath and not just surviving but thriving as a mother. Hope you enjoy! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m joined by the lovely Maddy and Sophie from the You’re In Good Company podcast this week. We chat all things moola from investing to money hacks and fun ways to save. I just felt it was super relevant and top of mind to have a little finance debrief in these current challenging times. You will hear all my current concerns with money so come along for the journey and not feel so bad about your bad habits! Also check out the girls HERE xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As I record this little ep, Charlie is 9 months old today! So to celebrate I thought quite simply I would give myself 9 bits of advice that I wish I had 9 months pregnant, from 9 months out the other side! Let me know what you would add xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this ep I catch up with old mate Jay Reeve. Jay and I have been friends since I started working at ZM in Auckland. Often touted as the 'cool MTV guy' I believe there is so much more to Jay than meets the eye and his motorbike riding persona. He is involved in a number of successful business ventures including the unofficial drink of summer in NZ, Pals. We talk about the crazy success story of Pals and other exciting prospects he has on the horizon. As the chat progresses things get a little more philosophical and I absolutely lap up some of the nuggets of wisdom Jay spouts. From being comfortable in your own skin, admitting you don't know it all to realising this life isn't forever so make it count! Hope you enjoy the ep and check out Jay in all his coolness HERE, love ya! xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Mother’s Day descends on us this weekend I thought what an opportunity for you to meet my mum Ang! Mum is my best friend, soul sister, inspiration and all round life saviour. Not a day goes by I don’t feel like the luckiest girl in the world to have the support and love of my mum and I wanted to take the time for you all to get to know her a bit better. In this chat we really dive into ‘Mumming’ and her reluctant advice for new mums, regrets over the years and the judgement she got for having a full time job with 3 kids. Enjoy! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoe Marshall is the host of the hugely successful podcast The Deep. Zoe takes on some incredibly complex topics with a range of diverse guests and has a very loyal audience. Zo and I met when she moved to NZ briefly years back and I have been wanting to get her on the podcast since I started it. We talk a lot about becoming a mama. From Zoe’s birth story, the importance of slowing down in postpartum, getting back into work, manifestation and psychics. I bloody love Zoe and I hope you enjoy this chat!Check Zoe’s incredible podcast The Deep out HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I have a good belly laugh with founder of online platform The Fold, Alice Browning. Alice and I discuss the importance of honouring our cycles and the lack of information/transparency there has been with contraception throughout the years. We also get very real about being new mums and the reality of creating a zen routine to stay sane. Plus why I gasm over a shower. Check out Alice’s amazing creation and learn A HEAP/CHILL OUT with The Fold here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Wilson is a multi-New York Times and Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, international keynote speaker, philanthropist and climate change advisor. Sarah is known globally for founding the I Quit Sugar movement – a digital wellness program and 13 award-winning books that sell in 52 countries – which saw millions around the world transform their health. In 2022 Sarah sold the business and gave everything to charity. She was previously the editor of Cosmopolitan Australia at age 29; host of Masterchef Australia; a journalist and columnist; Her New York Times bestseller First, We Make the Beast Beautiful is described by Mark Manson as “the best book on living with anxiety that I’ve ever read”. Sarah has seen incredible success in her life and in many cases has had to wing her way through situations with a lot of bravery and courage. We talk about the complexity of mental health and how we can use our struggles as our super powers...Her why has never been financial gain and her minimalist approach to life is one I deeply admire. I hope you enjoy listening to the articulate and incredibly switched on Sarah Wilson.Check out her podcast HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I am joined by Kristie Saunders who is the host of the podcast Opened. In this episode we chat about why Kristie recently decided to have an open relationship with her partner and the trials and tribulations that have come with it. This chat certainly opened my mind and made me realise how much societal constructs have shaped the way we perceive ourselves and our relationships. You can listen to her brand new show which goes into more detail HERE and I hope you enjoy this episode xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.