The end of Slow It Down and the beginning of something new

This is the final episode of Slow It Down, but also the beginning of something new and exciting! I've really enjoyed the past few years of this podcast, being able to slow down and chat with some truly inspirational people all around the world about things I never expected. I just wanted to thank…

Bonus Episode: What did investing look like 30 years ago?  

Think back to 1996. Dial-up internet, bulky desktop computers and no KiwiSaver. Investing looked very different. And most New Zealanders had never even heard of Exchange Traded Funds. In this special episode of Slow it Down, PJ sits down with Nadine Higgins to explore 30 years of investing in Ne…

The Birth of Baby Food Bible with Julia Tellidis & Lauren Skora

Becoming a parent is already the most chaotic time in your life, but the constant overwhelm of information in the modern world is only adding to that chaos.  Julia Telidis and Lauren Skora are the authors of Baby Food Bible and more recently Lunchbox Bible, two incredibly helpful books that give r…

A real deep and meaningful with Matty McLean

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 hig…

Getting through the grenades and finding the unicorns with Jacqui Beaver

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 transitio…

Pushing yourself out of self destruction with Noelle McCarthy

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 on…

What to do When You're Feeling Overwhelmed with Annie Maillard

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 imp…

Flashback: Finding The Light Again with Janelle Brunton-Rennie

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 im…

The Art of Joy with Jen Sievers

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 hel…

The Align Method with Charlotte Stevenson

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 i…