Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Emma Harris welcomes bold, brilliant minds - from entrepreneurs and creatives to wellness warriors and business leaders - to share real stories of challenge and breakthrough. Together, we explore how slowing down (or not!) shapes lives, teams, and businesses, bringing ideas, advice, and tools to help you reset, breathe, focus, and grow in a fast-moving world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 10, 2026 48 mins
Emma Harris talks with Lizzie Penny and Sue Todd about redesigning work around life, why autonomy without boundaries can become chaos, and how rest, recovery and intentional living might be the key to thriving in modern work and life.

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A brutally honest conversation about burnout, grief, ambition and the exhausting pressure to keep proving we’re “fine”. Emma Harris talks with Amy Kean & Annabelle Black on why learning to care less about other people’s opinions might be the key to finally slowing down.

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In this raw and inspiring episode, Emma Harris talks with Sabah Naqushbandi and Zoe Eagle about the hidden cost of modern ambition. From agency life and leadership stress to cancer, mental health and meditation, they explore how slowing down can transform the way we live, work and lead.

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Gen-Z disruptor Timo Armoo and veteran CMO Steve Challouma join Emma Harris to dismantle the 'superhuman' expectations of modern leadership. From navigating the physical toll of high-speed exits to the 'Avengers' art of building human-first teams, this incredible live episode explores the reality of comparison fatigue and why the most powerful thing a leader can say is: "It’s not that deep."

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Flexible work pioneers Katy Fridman and Tobi Asare join Emma Harris to dismantle the myth that we have to 'do it all' to be enough. From navigating the shock of maternity redundancy to the high-stakes art of blending a career with a soul, this episode explores why the modern workplace is broken and how to reclaim your identity beyond a job title.

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Lottie Unwin and Joe Glover join Emma Harris to explore the tension between tech and true connection and why community matters more than ever. From burnout to building businesses, they unpack how shifting from sacrifice to prioritisation can release guilt, protect your energy, and help you keep going without burning out.

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Work is a machine that will take, take, take, but only you can set the boundary. In this episode, Emma Harris is joined by Carly Avener and Lori Meakin to pull back the curtain on the 'Hunger Games' of the modern office. From the 'swanning' we do to hide the chaos, to the domestic burden women still shoulder, and the systemic shifts needed to finally close the gap. It’s a raw, necessary conversation about why we’re all ...

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Antoinette Raymond and Mark Earls join Emma Harris to challenge our cultural obsession with productivity and the "industrial age" mindset. 

From using the "Tits Up" method to understanding how our social nature drives us to overwork, this episode explores how to break habitual cycles and reclaim your agency. This is an unfiltered conversation about why we must prioritize living over the items on our to-do list.


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In this episode, Reuben Arnold and Drew Povey join Emma Harris to unpack the addiction to chaos and the badge of honor we wear for being busy. From the C-suite to the classroom, they share real stories of the shadow of stress leaders cast, the madness of performing open-heart surgery while running a marathon, and why slow is actually a sign of wisdom, not weakness.


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In this episode, Madeline and David McQueen join Emma Harris to unpack burnout, busyness, and the pressure to always perform. As a coaching power couple, they share real stories of pushing too far, the hidden cost of “busy” leadership, and why slowing down is a strategic advantage.


This is an honest conversation about boundaries, resilience, and creating success that actually lasts.


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In this episode, Linn Frost and Elfried Samba join Emma Harris to dismantle the “always-on” culture of the digital world. From witnessing a life-changing crisis to scaling global brands like Gymshark, this is an unfiltered masterclass in energy management over time management.

It’s a conversation about micro-decisions, the "Movie Score" framework, and why the bravest thing a leader can do is allow themselves to be ...

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In this episode, Claudine Collins and Jon Evans join Emma Harris to talk about the pace of modern work, the pressure to always be “on”, and the wake-up calls that change how we live. From leaving a 38-year career to rebuilding life after crisis, it’s a conversation about success, stress and what we miss when everything moves too fast.

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Naomi Walkland & Mark Evans join Emma Harris to confront the exhaustion and overwhelm that's rampant in marketing. We're talking about how COVID-19 accelerated everything, leaving us constantly battling short-term demands while trying to think long-term. This episode is a crucial conversation about leadership: setting clear boundaries, creating space for strategic thought, and prioritizing our well-being in an industry that nev...

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Abby Dixon & Dino Myers-Lamptey join Emma Harris to dissect the absolute madness of the marketing industry. We're talking about the multifaceted pressures, the increased accountability, and how the rapid pace of change is leaving many feeling lost. We also dive into why marketing often struggles for leadership in the boardroom and how everyone with a phone thinks they're a marketer, adding to the chaos.

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Chloë Davies & David Enwright join Emma Harris to tackle the overwhelming truth of our industry. We're getting candid about the shocking lack of real communication, the insane pressure to constantly deliver, and why we're all feeling so undervalued. We're also dissecting what "high performance" actually means, because it's certainly not about running yourself into the ground. This episode is about stopping the madness and findi...

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Amina Folarin & Ndubuisi Uchea join Emma Harris to explore why the marketing industry feels more pressured and crazy than ever. We're getting honest about how the world's divisions and economic struggles are amplifying everything, making people feel unseen and unsafe. We're also tackling the relentless demands on CMOs, the double-edged sword of AI, and the constant struggle to disconnect when work is always in our pockets.
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In this episode, Sherilyn Shackell and Zaid Al-Kasab join Emma Harris to unpack why work has always been hard and why it feels so relentless right now. From the reality of burnout and mental health to the pressure of endless to-do lists, “always-on” expectations and post-COVID hangovers, they explore what’s actually driving exhaustion in our industry. This is a raw, hopeful conversation about leadership, choice, s...

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Helen Tupper and Adam Morgan join Emma Harris for a Christmas special of the Slow the F*ck Down Podcast. 

Together, they explore why we confuse more with better, how relentless pace fuels burnout and mediocrity, and why better choices - not harder work - are what actually create impact. From bandwidth and boundaries to leadership, creativity and the cost of dull, this is a conversation about slowing down without losing ambition...

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In this special live recording, Emma Harris is joined by Ellie Norman (CMO, Formula E) and Nishma Robb Patel (Chief Sparkle Officer at Glittersphere) to explore what happens when high-achievers hit pause. We dive into the pressures of fast-paced industries, the pursuit of success at all costs, and why slowing down can actually unlock creativity, clarity, and purpose. From leadership challenges to personal reinvention, this episode ...

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In this episode, Jess Myers & Tamara Littleton join Emma Harris to dive into the absolute madness of our "always-on" culture. We're talking about the relentless pace, the constant pressure to do more with less, and how everything from the economy to global politics is just piling on the stress. We discuss the lingering trauma from COVID and how it's completely reshaped our lives, often leaving us feeling like we're working a si...

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