Slow It Down

I realised in the last episode there was still so much I hadn’t covered so decided to do a Q + A with all your questions from Insta! I cover the one annoying thing (actually two things) BJ did during the labour, how breastfeeding is going and did I poop in front of everyone?! You asked, I answer! Soz for the oversharing and hope you enjoy xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the poddy I am finally sharing my birth story with you! This was crazy to relive all the nitty gritty details and I did so with the help of my wonderful midwife Renee who came back for another episode. In this chat we discuss feeling like a ‘failure’ when things don’t go to plan and the importance of surrendering. Also, WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE HOW WHY?! All of the stuff. AND not giving a shit getting down on all fours in public. I am so grateful for Renee for not only being the best midwife but also for coming back on to relive hands down the most powerful moment of my life… I literally feel when Charlie was born I was born again too. HOPE YOU ENJOY! Love youuu xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I catch up with the super talented bassist of Six60, Chris Mac! After a solid 11 years together, Six60 have just released their brand new album Castle Street and I catch up with Chris to talk why this album is different from the rest and what is the secret to their success?! We also dive into an array of topics including dealing with critics, using fashion for expression and the most ‘pinch yourself’ moment yet! Also we talk about the possibility of getting a stunt double... Hope you enjoy my first musical guest on the show and get your latest Six60 fix here https://six60.co.nz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here she is! Been a long time coming. One of my best friends Caitlin is finally on the show! She came to visit this week and I thought what a perfect opportunity, let's do a sit down super candid catch up. We cover it all from hot doctors, changing careers, foot fetishes, standing tall against societal pressures plus when are you too old for Contiki?! Hope you enjooooy, get's a little loose... Love youuu!For Caitlin's poddy click HERE and Insta xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OK team I am well aware it is not a weekend and this really was supposed to come out on Sunday but #NewBornLife, things don't always go to plan!So consider this your Woo Woo Weekend LATE EDITION episode. This week my guest is David The Medium. I recorded this chat quite a few months ago but what he has to say is still super relevant! In this ep we cover how he was a sceptic but ended up being converted by his own undeniable experience, how he actually discovered he could connect with the other side, what's in store for the world for the rest of the year and what very personal detail did he predict for me before anyone else knew?! All of that and more in this week's dose of spiritual goodness. May be your cup of tea, may not! I won't be offended. Lots of love, PJ x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Crossman catapulted into fame in New Zealand when she was cast as Sophie McKay on the hit show Shortland Street in 2007. Since then Kim has boldly put her hand up for a number of gigs, including TV presenting and acting between NZ and the States. In this ep we talk about the reality of juggling the unknown between jobs, how unglamorous things can really be when chasing your dream and what has to be sacrificed to get to the top? What is it like growing up in the public eye when you are still working out who you are and how much does this impact body image issues? I recorded this chat with Kim a couple of months ago when she was hosting the NZ TV show Snack Masters and she’s an absolute delight. Enjoy! And check out Kim HERE xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophie Hallwright is one half of The Curve, a platform here in NZ for women to learn more about money. The Curve is a safe space for women to get investment-savvy, without the noise and confusion and while Soph is not what she would call a ‘financial expert’, she is in charge of creating content for the brand. After working in the media for almost 10 years and having some ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ moments overseas Soph is an integral part of The Curve, translating all the crucial information from work partner Victoria Harris into digestible content to empower women. Soph and I have a bit of history and I must apologise for how she remembers me at Broadcasting School… we all have our party tricks… right?! OK, maybe I should have edited that part out but… it’s warts and all or nothin’ round here so enjoy.Check out more from The Curve HERE 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.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a girl crush on Tegan Yorwarth. She is the vivacious and super talented personality on the Mai Morning Crew radio show and recently took up boxing to participate in Fight For Life. Tegan was also a favourite on Celebrity Treasure Island and more recently was a judge on the TV Show 60 Seconds. I chat to Tegan about her candid honesty on air opening up about mental health issues, putting online bullies in their place and living that long D love life! How does Tegan keep her spark day in and day out plus what would she tell her 18 year old self?! Ep is live now so have a cheeky listen and leave a review beautiful peeps xxPLUS check Tegan out online HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brianne West is a British-born environmentalist, social entrepreneur, and founder of regenerative lifestyle and beauty brand, Ethique. The brand produces a range of solid beauty bars - from shampoo and conditioner to facial cleansers and moisturisers, body butters and deodorants - which are vegan, cruelty-free, palm oil-free, plastic-free, made with directly traded ingredients and packaged in home-compostable materials. West founded the brand ten years ago with the aim of creating a business that would address environmental issues - namely the plastic pollution. Now in its tenth year, the bars are still beloved by environmentally conscious customers around the world, garnering more than 25,000 five-star reviews. Ethique is now distributed via 4,000 retailers in over 24 countries around the globe and is valued in excess of $100 million. Not to mention the brand has had casual shout outs by Britney Spears and Ashton Kutcher! We talk being bold with her vision early on, dealing with naysayers, how to spot genuine green businesses AND although overwhelming at times, how we CAN make a difference on this planet. Hope you enjoy my chat with this bubbly powerhouse! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for some 'Woo Woo Weekend' content. As you mindfully clean your bedroom and strip the sheets for another week it's time for a dose of spirituality for your Sunday. I literally recorded this chat with Hannah Crerar in April and have been sitting on it since then, but better late than never right?! We skim the surface of all things Astrology, Human Design and what's ahead energetically for 2022 and beyond?! If you wanna work with Hannah you can hit up her website HERE, she is honestly the best and I'd recommend her again and again. Happy Sunday beauties! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Davidson is sunshine in human form, you can't help but smile in her presence. We briefly crossed paths in Melbourne when working on a TV show but never got the time to properly catch up for a chinwag... so here we are! In 2015 Sarah left her high flying law job and ended up starting the highly successful business Matcha Maiden with her partner after a serious health scare. We talk about the highs and lows of the business and working with your partner plus talk about the importance of pacing yourself. We also discuss looking into the 5 people you spend the most time with and why they are so important, getting out of your comfort zone and tackling self doubt. A LOT TO GET ACROSS!Enjoy and love to know what you get from this chat!Check out Sarah HERE xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a stark contrast to last week's episode, this week is all about the bebes! My midwife Renee has popped out for a 36 week check up so I thought I would take advantage and pluck her midwifery knowledge for a special podcast episode. I know there is a probably a lot we didn't cover but in this ep we...Expose my questions I bombarded Renee with early on (spoiler: there's a lot about food)Talk about what to expect when getting a midwife here in NZThe importance of informed decisions. Everyone is individual and that needs to be respectedThe confusing nature of sizing your baby along the pregnancy journey and how accurate is it really?How often is there poop in the birthing room?Do midwives care about hair maintenance and are there actually any methods that bring on labour?!Enjoy my darlings and don't forget this is one midwife's opinion. Always seek out any urgent questions with your GP, midwife or health professional xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lately I have had a lot of chat weaving through on here about my pregnancy and the anticipation of being a first time mum. Don’t get me wrong I will continue to speak about everything I am going through as it’s where I am at in my life but I know it’s not for everyone and can perhaps make people feel a little left out sometimes. So today I wanted to mix up the gears a little and open up the convo of consciously choosing to be child free. Someone who has been speaking out about this online is Christchurch based online creator Danni Duncan. We talk about the reaction she has got from people for literally stating she doesn’t want kids and why do people feel offended by a decision that doesn’t affect them?! We also talk about her strong religious upbringing, emotional abuse in a relationship and being divorced before 30. Plus, how the hell do you make new friends in your 30s?! All of that in episode numero 12. Enjoy my friends and love to hear your feedback!Check out more from Danni HERE xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan the Sexologist is back for another round of answering your questions! Thanks to all who sent in what's on your mind sexually at the moment. We cover it all from 'edging' to vaginismus, sex parties & addressing partners masturbating. No judgement, no shame! Just a bit of fun and education. Hope you enjoy lovers! xxxP.S Check out the latest offering of the wonderful Morgs HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eve Palmer is no stranger to the camera. After presenting on shows such as The 4:30 Show and The Adam and Eve Show, Eve has more recently been working on the hilarious TV show Good Grief with her sister Grace. The two not only star in the show but have co-written the series alongside Christchurch screenwriter Nick Schaedel. In this ep, Eve and I discuss becoming a mum and I must apologise I get a littttle carried away, asking her all the questions and dumping my pre-birth insecurities on her! We also talk about the importance of setting boundaries and listening to your intuition, what death can teach us plus high schools v public schools and I unintentionally star sign shame her... oops. Eve has a rad podcast which delves more into motherhood and pregnancy called Hapu Club which you can check out HERE. Hope you enjoy beautiful people! Peeeeace xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to get motivated and feel smarter! This week I chat to organisational psychologist Amantha Imber. Based in Melbourne, Amantha is the founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium and has worked with a bunch of companies including Apple, Google and Disney, to name a few. She has a new book coming out called Time Wise and in this ep we run through a bunch of hacks from successful people to help utilise our time better and be as productive as possible. Sick of mindless scrolling and also sick of the same old techniques? Amantha dishes out some refreshing and quirky ways to kick our worst habits PLUS gives us a simple question you can use to help you never regret a decision again! Hope you enjooooy! Here is the quiz to find out your Chronotype & check out more of Amantha's work HERE. Peace! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 8! 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.

Episode 7 is here and well team, she's different. After a technical mishap on my behalf, the interview I had planned to run was temporarily unavailable so we have resorted to Plan B. My beautiful fiancé BJ put his hand up to take one for the team and sit down with me for this week's chat! Thanks to your questions online we managed to fill out nearly 40 minutes worth of chat from long distance love to pet peeves to some serious chat around mental health in the rural community. Hope you enjoy this unofficial therapy session and please excuse my hacking cough which rears its head throughout! Love ya, stay safe and enjoy xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph Claire Smith (Miller) started out modelling seriously when she finished up at high school in Melbourne and it wasn't long before she got whisked away to New York with work opportunities. In the Big Apple she often found herself in the same room as Victoria's Secret models and sparked up an unlikely friendship with Taylor Swift (oh you better believe we get into how that happened!) Upon returning to Oz, Steph continued to work with prominent brands online solidifying herself as an incredibly successful model and influencer. In 2015 she started working on an E-Book called Keep It Clean with her best friend Laura Henshaw which has since evolved into the juggernaut that is online health and fitness platform Keep it Cleaner. We dive into the origins of the business and it's key to success and is it always a good idea to do business with your bestie?! Plus how the hell do you keep up running a business with a newborn? We cover it all plus more including trusting your gut and creepy DMs. Enjoy lovelies and check out Steph HERE xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty McLean is a bundle of joy and graces our screens daily on TVNZ's Breakfast. Hailing from beautiful Queenstown, Matty has cemented himself as a crucial role in studio on the show after years of being known as the 'out and about' weather reporter. In this ep we discuss Matty's transition into that role, how he blocks out negativity from critics and how much has fate played into his success?! We also discuss the response Matty received from the public when he first addressed being gay on air and the progress in society he has witnessed over the years. Also Matty is relatively newly engaged so we have a wedding to plan! Are we invited?! How big will it be?! All the deets inside episode 5 plus check out the gorgeous Matty on social HERELove youuuu xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s no secret I have fan-girled over Ash London for a long time. Prior to moving to Australia I admired her broadcasting style on air as she always kept away from yuck salacious gossip and was genuinely interested in the artists she interviewed. RESPECT! She keeps it real and is a beautiful, soulful light in this often discombobulating world. She also loves a colourful outfit... Double respect.Ash and I have many weird parallels in our life in recent years and I wanted to get her on to discuss decisions made and lessons learned. How do you craft a life you genuinely yearn to live and can you have it all at once?! We dissect these topics PLUS overshare on our pregnancy journeys and what crucial role did Ed Sheeran play in the birth of her baby?! (Ooh yeah, still got those radio hooks down a treat) Hope you enjoy and check out Ash on social HERE https://www.instagram.com/ash_london/?hl=en xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Parker is a ray of comedy sunshine when scrolling on social media. His videos are always so spot on and resonate with many for good reason! But Chris is so much more than a follow on Instagram. He is a comedy writer, stand-up comedian, actor and of course winner of Celebrity Treasure Island 2021! So how easy was the transition into the world of comedy? What was it like growing up at high school as a keen bean drama student surrounded by a sea of macho boys? Chris opens up about his experiences over the years plus proves Tinder happy endings can happen after all! We also cover craving validation in a world obsessed with likes and creating healthy boundaries to help stay sane. Check out Chris here https://www.instagram.com/chrisparker11/?hl=en and keep an eye out for his stand-up gigs in your area xox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 15 years in the media world, Morgan Penn decided to pack it in and retrain to become a Somatic Sexologist. What on Earth is Somatic Sexology you may ask and why does it matter?! Somatic Sexology is the meeting of somatics (focusing awareness through the body), with sexology. Somatic Sexology develops 'embodiment', which is deeper presence, awareness and understanding of what is going on in your body and in sex. Morgan is now not only a Somatic Sexologist, she is a pleasure advocate, sex educator and co-host of the award winning Podcast: The Trainee Sexologist. In this episode we touch on a bit of everything (not literally ya filthy animal). From long distance relationships (yes we start tame) to reigniting the flame postpartum to what the hell is squirting, how does it happen and can anyone do it?! You can check out more from Morgs and request to work with her at https://www.morganpenn.co.nz Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kickstart the podcast it's only natural to clear the air between old friends. After working together for nearly 7 years on the radio, PJ wanted to get her old work hubby Jase on from across the ditch to catch up on life and announce some special news. Admittedly this was recorded a couple of months back but the chat is unfiltered as ever between the two and PJ leans on Jase for some important advice. Hope you enjoy this good old reunion to get things underway!Catch up with the old boomer on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jase_hawkins/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the weird and wonderful world of PJ. Each week a brand new guest & getting things off her chest, with luck you'll feel refreshed. From comedians, sexologists & astrologers to fellow radio mates... anything goes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.