Thank you for 2025

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 …

Reducing Toxic Exposure with Claudia Vavasaur

Claudia Vavasaur is a registered dietician who specialises in fertility and women's health. The topic of women's health can be so overwhelming with a ton of conflicting information, so I wanted to try and cover as many different topics in this episode.  We chat about how much protein we actually n…

The Reality of Motherhood After Separation with Hannah Rose Keys

I was so taken aback by Hannah's writing online about the grief of the end of a relationship and sharing custody of her kids that I knew I had to talk to her. We covered so much in this chat from the daily challenges of being a single mother to the importance of being true to yourself so you can b…

Business and Mindfulness with Zoë & Morgan Founder Zoë Williams

The iconic jewellery brand Zoë & Morgan has just celebrated its 20th anniversary, so I decided to sit down with the founder Zoë Williamson to chat about life as a mother and business owner.  We also chatted about her spirituality and mindfullness practices, and what she does to stay grounded in su…

No One Really Has Their Sh*t Together with Di McHardy

Di McHardy is best known for her instagram @_mamas_meals where she shares nutritous and easy meals for your family and she's now a published author with her book Family Cooking out now! We talk about the reality of juggling work, kids, family, relationships and everything else life has to throw at…

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Homesteading in New Zealand with Gillian Swinton

Gillian Swinton came to New Zealand from Scotland, originally planning on just stopping by for her OE. But after falling for a Southland farmer she now calls NZ home.  Living in rural Otago, Gillian spends her time growing food, raising animals, and living the homestead life, all while working ful…

A Nutritionist's Guide to Feeding Kids with Gina Ulrich

There's so much to consider when it comes to feeding your kids, and the available baby food selection can often be underwhelming. Which is where Gina Ulrich comes in with her natural baby food company Odi. In the episode we chat about why Gina started Odi, how to fit proper nutrition in an already…

How Mummy Blogs Changed Parenting with Rebecca Keil

Rebecca Keil is one of the OG Mummy Bloggers here in New Zealand. She has been sharing her journey with motherhood for over a decade now, with real, open, and honest chats about life.  In the episode we chat about how she's changed her approach to sharing her life online, setting up boundaries to …

What your Hormones are Really Trying to Say with Rochelle Vranjes Marreiros

WARNING: This episode contains brief mentions of miscarriage This week I'm joined by Rochelle Vranjes Marreiros, the founder of Seed Cycle Blend a whole food suppliment designed to help balance your hormones and support your ovaries. In the episode we chat about what led Rochelle to start her wor…

Reinventing Body Positivity with Ellie Fitzgerald

Welcome to season 2 of Slow It Down! I'm so excited to be getting back into the podcast after my six month maternity leave. I've seen so many incredible and inspiring people online and I just can't wait to sit down and have some real open and honest chats. Our first guest is Ellie Fitzgerald, who …