Sam Frost has been a lot of things in her time. She's been (or still is) a reality television contestant, radio host, actress, author and mental health advocate. What I got from this chat though, is that her most important job to date has been mum to Ted. We chat through the self-work Sam did before having Ted, her anxiety about becoming a mum, what she does when she's feeling a bit overwhelmed by life (tip: put down your phone and go outside) and touch on what it's like to be in the public...

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...

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...

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...

*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...

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...

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...

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...

*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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 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...

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;...

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 week my partner BJ is back in the hot seat to talk about all things travelling with babies. We are the furthest people from experts you will find but thought it could be fun to detail our experience and learnings on the matter. Also who was admitted to hospital on our holiday and who accidentally smuggled something back into NZ? Find out all the juicy goss from our fun little trip xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apologies in advance for my slightly echoey voice in this one - an unplugged mic will do that to ya, oops! As a new mum I have not read a book in quite some time so this week Adam Ashton is doing the hard yards for me. Adam is one of the hosts of the podcast What You Will Learn which essentially brings to life the best bits from the best books so you don’t have to read them. In this episode Adam runs through 5 books you should read in 2023 and its important to note the ones we dive into have...

Jordanna Levin is the host of a bunch of successful podcasts including Lunar Lover which is a warm, witty and practical way of connecting with astrology. Jordanna has also written a number of books on the topic of manifestation and attracting more love into your life. In this ep we chat about the significance of March astrologically and dive into Saturn Return more (yes I have touched on this before but it’s so meaty and bang on!) We also chat about Jordanna’s rule for manifestation which is...