Slow It Down

Slow It Down

Life moves fast. The noise is constant. And finding a moment of peace can feel impossible. That’s where Slow It Down comes in. Join PJ Harding every Sunday for your weekly dose of wholesome, a moment of 'me time,' and a gentle reminder to slow it all down. Back for a second season, this podcast continues to be your sanctuary from the chaos - a space to unwind, reflect, and reconnect. Season 2 brings fresh conversations with inspiring guests who’ve embraced a more intentional way of living, alongside experts sharing practical tools to help you feel a little more zen. Whether it’s mindfulness, rituals, or simply learning to breathe again, Slow It Down is your hub for conscious living made achievable. Tune in, take a breath, and slow it down. Follow: PJ Harding

Episodes

March 14, 2026 41 mins

Time to get a bit woo-woo! Chaz Reid is a numerologist with er business Soulprint, where she gives readings and helps people understand how the numbers impact your day to day life. 

In the episode we talk the basics of numerology, look at the year ahead for the world as a whole, and look at some of my personal numbers and how they define who I am. 

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Emma Gibson is a naturopath and the head of nutrition at Mitchells, a nutrition and suppliment company that I absolutely adore!

Today we're diving deep into what creatine actually is, what it does, and why it's not just for gym bros. 

I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay

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February 28, 2026 36 mins

Sophie Hurley is a dear old friend of mine, ever since we went to primary school together. But more importantly, she's the founder of the luxury wool brand Honest Wolf. 

After going to a friend's wedding together last weekend I decided to get Soph back on the podcast to chat about her experience moving from the big city to rural NZ, how much Honest Wolf has grown in the past few years, and of course reminisce over the good old...

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February 21, 2026 10 mins

After a hectic couple of weeks, I decided to just sit down on my own and talk about what's been going on. 

I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay

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Hannah Crerar is my go to astrology girl, so when I wanted to get an overview of the year ahead she was the obvious choice. 

From the upcoming lunar eclipse at the start of March to Mercury going into retrograde three times, we cover all the big events of the year and how you can make the most of them. 

I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJa...

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Biddy McNamara is helping women navigate the challenges of modern life using psychology, yoga, and meditation. 

In the episode we talk about the overwhelmed culture we live in, how Biddy started her self-named company, and her concept of the Window of Tolerance. 

I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay

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January 31, 2026 58 mins

Toni Lodge is a dear, old friend of mine. We first met when I was working on the Jase & PJ show in Melbourne, but you probably know her from the Toni & Ryan podcast. 

This was a great chance for us to just catch up which we haven't been able to do in a long time. We chatted about grief, success, goals, and of course colonoscopy's. 

I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You c...

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January 24, 2026 42 mins

Welcome back to Slow It Down for 2026! I don't know about you but the holiday's went by far too quick, but I'm so excited for another year of inspiring chats on Slow It Down. I wanted to come out swinging with the first episode so I brought in the GOAT of women's health, Dr Libby.

If you're listening to this podcast you probably already know who Dr Libby is, so I won't bore you with introductions. In the episode we talk about her c...

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December 13, 2025 5 mins

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 should talk to, you can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay

See you in 2026!

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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 need in our diet, why seed oils aren't as bad as people often say, how to reduce the toxic load in your body and so, so much more.&nb...

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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 be the best version of yourself in every aspect of your life. 

I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a...

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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 such a busy life. 

I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on...

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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 you, and how nobody really has everything sorted! Di also shares her tips for dealing with fussy eaters, her favourite recipies from her...

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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 full time!

In the episode we chat about how she ended up where she is, the beauty of working hard at something you love, what we can al...

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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 hectic schdule as a mum, the surprising things your baby should be getting in their diet, Gina's terrifying cancer diagnosis, and so muc...

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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 protect her kids, the incredible reason why her family has been spending the past year living in two different parts of the country,...

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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 work as a nutritionist, what hormones actually are and what they do, and how women are so often miseld and gaslit by the medical industry.

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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 you may know as LovingElliesBelly. She's been doing an incredible job of spreading body positive online for years, but you may be shocked...

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Today’s episode is a little different and truly special.

We’re teaming up with ANZ to dive into the topic of financial confidence, especially when it comes to KiwiSaver. We’ll explore how slowing down can lead to more mindful, empowered money decisions.

And in a fun twist, the mic is in Hayley Sproull’s hands this time - she’s flipping the script and interviewing me!

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The mental load in the modern world can be overwhelming, with more and more getting added to your plate everyday. In this episode, PJ chats with Toni Street & Nadia Lim about how they manage to juggle their busy lives. 

This episode is brought to you by My Food Bag - Dinner, Done Better.

About the show: 

Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Do...

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