Reducing Toxic Exposure with Claudia Vavasaur
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Claudia Vavasaur is a registered dietician who specialises in fertility and women's health. The topi...
The Reality of Motherhood After Separation with Hannah Rose Keys
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was so taken aback by Hannah's writing online about the grief of the end of a relationship and sha...
Business and Mindfulness with Zoë & Morgan Founder Zoë Williams
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The iconic jewellery brand Zoë & Morgan has just celebrated its 20th anniversary, so I deci...
No One Really Has Their Sh*t Together with Di McHardy
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Di McHardy is best known for her instagram @_mamas_meals where she shares nutritous and easy meals f...
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Homesteading in New Zealand with Gillian Swinton
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gillian Swinton came to New Zealand from Scotland, originally planning on just stopping by for her O...
A Nutritionist's Guide to Feeding Kids with Gina Ulrich
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's so much to consider when it comes to feeding your kids, and the available baby food selectio...
How Mummy Blogs Changed Parenting with Rebecca Keil
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Keil is one of the OG Mummy Bloggers here in New Zealand. She has been sharing her journey w...
What your Hormones are Really Trying to Say with Rochelle Vranjes Marreiros
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: This episode contains brief mentions of miscarriage This week I'm joined by Rochelle Vranje...
Reinventing Body Positivity with Ellie Fitzgerald
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 2 of Slow It Down! I'm so excited to be getting back into the podcast after my six...
The Most Valuable Conversation with Hayley Sproull
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a little different and truly special. We’re teaming up with ANZ to di...
Dealing with the Mental Load with Toni Street and Nadia Lim
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mental load in the modern world can be overwhelming, with more and more getting added to your pl...
*BONUS EP* Sex.Life - The First Quest: The Neighbour, The Pube and The Wardrobe
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! While we wait for the next season of Slow It Down, I wanted to share the first episode Sex.Li...
"There is power in being yourself" - Founder and Influencer Jess Quinn
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Quinn is an inspiration. Life changed dramatically for Jess after having her leg amputated as a...
"Small Moments Make You Who You Are" with Kita Alexander
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a huge Kita Alexander fan and I was so excited to talk with her on the podcast this week. She is...
Honouring Your Body with Somatic Sexologist Morgan Penn
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I absolutely adore Morgan Penn! She is an old friend, and it has been awesome watching her evolve so...
Stepping Through Burnout with Amantha Imber
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and author, who wants you to know that even psycholo...
What You See Is What You Get with Two Raw Sisters
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rosa and Margo of Two Raw Sisters are an incredibly ambitious combo but they are beautifully do...
Follow Your Gut with Toni Street
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Toni Street is one of the most upbeat and positive people out there so it can be surprising to find ...
Challenging Rural Stigma - Philippa Cameron AKA WhatsForSmoko
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is a rural celebrity, with a following across the world. Philippa Cameron a.k.a @Whats...
"The only way out, is through" - Angelina Grey
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've worked in the same building as Angelina for a long time, but this is the first time I really sa...
"You get what you believe" with Mindset Coach Efia Sulter
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset Coach Efia Sulter joins me this week to talk about her work helping others with deep transfo...
"You are born worthy!" - Talking risks with Carolyn Taylor
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was so nervous for today's chat because I grew up watching Carolyn Taylor on What Now! We talk abo...
"Show me a sign!" - Talking Intuition with Mikki Fisher
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki Fisher is a force of nature! As a podcast host, reiki practitioner and psychic medium, she emb...
"I basically do meditation wrong" - Habit stacking and starting with Mandy Catalano
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest goes by many names including Amanda and Nonna, but we settled on Mandy for majority of...
"We are nature" - Psychic Science and Intuition with Kim Forrester
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning author, educator and consultant Kim Forrester joins me on the first episode for 2025! ...
My 2024 Reflections
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to everyone who has joined me on the Slow It Down journey so far! It's been a big year, an...
"I've always been a little bit connected to the universe" - Motherhood and Music with Kaylee Bell
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kaylee Bell is incredibly ambitious but also SO grounded. She's gone from Waimate to Nashville, and ...
"If everything fell to sh*t tomorrow, I'd still be so proud" Steph Claire Smith on Success and Confidence
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to have entrepreneur, influencer, and podcaster Steph Claire Smith join me this ...
"My mantra is *this is temporary*" Julia Matthews on juggling motherhood, business, and finding the time to be present
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Matthews is in her productivity season - She's a busy mum and a successful business owner and ...
"It is possible to live and grieve at the same time" Dr Lucy Hone on resilience, grieving and hope.
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Lucy Hone is a global leader in the field of resilience psychology, and spends her life helping p...
Back to Basics with Sam Frost
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Frost has been a lot of things in her time. She's been (or still is) a reality television contes...
Looking at the World Differently with Ethically Kate
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Hall aka Ethically Kate joins me this week to discuss how you can live more ethically, but with...
Trusting Your Truth with Cassandra Grodd
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cassandra Grodd is an author, an entrepreneur and a wellness advocate. It would be easy to typecast ...
Comfortable in the Chaos with Megan Papas
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by the wonderful Megan Beautiful Papas (all is revealed in the episode!). Megan is ...
Finding The Light Again with Janelle Brunton-Rennie
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*This episode contains content that maybe distressing to some listeners* This episode of Slow It Dow...
Dancing in the Kitchen with Matilda Green
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me this week to Slow It Down is Matilda Green. Matilda and her husband Art also made the mov...
From the Big Smoke to Country Folk with Carrie Rad
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show I am joined by Carrie Rad, a YouTuber who made the massive decision to move fr...
Mindfulness and Manifestation with Zoe Marshall
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of Slow It Down! Thank you for being here. I want this podcast to be a ...
Announcing Slow It Down with PJ Harding
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Launching Sunday 6th October* Exciting news! I have a brand-new podcast starting on this feed Sunda...
IT'S NOT GOODBYE, IT'S SEE YOU SOON
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this ep I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for tuning into the podcast over the last 12 months...
Changing the World One Little Farm At A Time
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with local gal Alex Morrissey who runs the Little Farms organic grocer here in ...
Self Love V Self Care
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the pod I am joined by the host of The Self-Love Club podcast Bel Crawford. Bel and I used ...
Come Back To Your Breath Baby
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show I am joined by a friend I met in Melbourne, Emma Maidment. Emma is an internat...
In Good Company For Money Chats!
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by the lovely Maddy and Sophie from the You’re In Good Company podcast this week. We ...
9 Bits of Advice To 9 Months In From 9 Months Out
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As I record this little ep, Charlie is 9 months old today! So to celebrate I thought quite simply I ...
Flashback Episode: Jay Reeve
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this ep I catch up with old mate Jay Reeve. Jay and I have been friends since I started working a...
Mama, I Love You!
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Mother’s Day descends on us this weekend I thought what an opportunity for you to meet my mum A...
Flashback Episode: Zoe Marshall
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Marshall is the host of the hugely successful podcast The Deep. Zoe takes on some incredibly com...
Real MotherHood Chat and Truly Honouring Our Cycles
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have a good belly laugh with founder of online platform The Fold, Alice Browning. Alice ...
The Wild Ride of Sarah Wilson
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Wilson is a multi-New York Times and Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, international...
Trying An Open Relationship For The First Time
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show I am joined by Kristie Saunders who is the host of the podcast Opened. In this...
IN HOUSE: Our Tips For Travelling With Babies
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week my partner BJ is back in the hot seat to talk about all things travelling with babies. We ...
5 Books To Read For A Better You In 2023
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies in advance for my slightly echoey voice in this one - an unplugged mic will do that to ya,...
March Breakdown and When Is Your Saturn Return?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jordanna Levin is the host of a bunch of successful podcasts including Lunar Lover which is a warm, ...
To Be Human Is To Feel It All
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today it’s the Molly and Polly Show! My guest is Molly Jane, the co-founder of meditation and slee...
Figuring Out Thirty
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Women’s Day, this week I am going to share an episode of a podcast I fe...
Shit You Should Listen To
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chat to one third of the brains behind SHIT YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT. If you don’t alread...
Declutter Your Life
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a word I have never really associated with that strongly and that word is ‘organised’. ...
‘Bouncing Back’ After Babies: Myths and Truths
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am talking all things postpartum recovery and exercise this week with Ren and Jen from She Moves. ...
Life After Being an All Black
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Kronfeld is my first guest who is a former professional sportsman and an absolutely legendary o...
Astrology Forecast for 2023
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My Astrology and Human Design queen slash all round lovely human Hannah Crerar is back for a look at...
An Introduction to Cults with Sarah Steel
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about SECTS BABY! I am joined today by Sarah Steel who is the host of the award-winning...
Art Green on Supportive Mates, Being Wise With Your Time and Dissecting Alllll the Health Info
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Art is back on the telly for Celebrity Treasure Island: Fans V Faves and his chosen charity is Movem...
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k with Mark Manson
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Manson is the author of the incredibly successful book The Subtle Art of Not Giving A #$!#@ whi...
Grounding into the Heart of Your 2023 Vision with Bridget Paddon
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new you! Ahh we have heard it all before. Why is it that so often the resolutions we set f...
Best of 2022!
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at the year that was! From telling Jase I was pregnant to the birth of Charlie Leo, 2022...
A Very Merry Christmas Special with Jase Hawkins and Alex Perigo!
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He was the guest on my first episode of the year so only fitting to bring Jase back to wrap up the y...
Bite Size: What Advice Does Cathrine Mahoney Have for Her Younger Self? Plus A Life Update from Yours Truly
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this ep Cathrine continues with the hilarity and dishes some great honest advice for her younger ...
Quitting Your Day Job, Dating After Divorce and Vision Boards with Cathrine Mahoney
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cathrine Mahoney is an English, curly-haired Capricorn. A publicist by trade, who never leaves ...
Not All Doom And Gloom with Lottie Dalziel
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a little snippet of some positive things going on with the environment at the moment that L...
Lottie Dalziel - A Lot(tie) to be done but BANISH the guilt! (Ooh, that was a baby brain title if I’ve ever heard one…)
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018 Lottie Dalziel made the resolution to be kinder to the planet but struggled to find reliable...
Introducing A Special Guest…
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was gonna do a Friday Q + A with questions you asked on Insta BUT I just feel I have chatted about...
Humble Country Beginnings, Why Radio is Cheap Therapy & Embracing Yourself Is Key with Bree Tomasel
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So good to catch up with a radio sister from another mister! Bree is the hilarious drive host on ZM’...
Friday Reflection: Advice to My Younger Self
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we hear some advice that Brodie Kane would tell her 18 year old self… it’s sort of a quest...
How Two Keep Aligned and Fake It 'Til You Make It with Stef and Jess Dadon
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show I speak to Jess and Stef Dadon, the sisters behind HOW TWO LIVE and super fun ...
Broadcasting, Being Your Own Boss & Bed Making with Brodie Kane
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brodie Kane is our guest this week! Brodes and I share a bit in common after transitioning from comm...
IN HOUSE: Sit Down Chat with BJ Round 2!
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well this is a hot mess of a chat. Had a lot of people asking for BJ’s perspective on birth and be...
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, as promised I announce the winner of our Honest Wolf giveaway! Thanks to all who entered, the...
An Honestly Good Friday Giveaway!
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Off the back of chatting with Sophie Hurley earlier this week I thought it’s only natural we givea...
Sophie Hurley - Honest Wolf
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Hurley is first and foremost one of my oldest and dearest friends. We went to primary & h...
Follow Up - Dr Abbie and Practical Tips For At Home
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from this week’s ep with Dr Abbie I wanted to dedicate a section to things you can do...
Dr Abbie - TCM & All It’s Gems
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show we are joined by my friend Dr Abbie, talking about all things Traditional Chin...
The Birth of Charlie Leo: Q & A!
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I realised in the last episode there was still so much I hadn’t covered so decided to do a Q + A w...
The Birth of Charlie Leo
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the poddy I am finally sharing my birth story with you! This was crazy to relive all th...
Chris Mac - Six60, Success & Not Forgetting Your Roots (Soz, had to)
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with the super talented bassist of Six60, Chris Mac! After a solid 11 years tog...
IN HOUSE: Caitlin Marett
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here she is! Been a long time coming. One of my best friends Caitlin is finally on the show! She cam...
Woo Woo Weekend - David The Medium
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OK team I am well aware it is not a weekend and this really was supposed to come out on Sunday but #...
Kim Crossman - Chasin’ Dreams, Sacrifices & Growing Up In The Public Eye
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Crossman catapulted into fame in New Zealand when she was cast as Sophie McKay on the hit show S...
Sophie Hallwright - Money, Money, Money, Money!
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Hallwright is one half of The Curve, a platform here in NZ for women to learn more about mone...
Zoe Marshall - From Maiden to Mother, The Importance of Post Partum Care & Some Hacks from the Queen of Manifestation
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Marshall is the host of the hugely successful podcast The Deep. Zoe takes on some incredibly com...
Tegan Yorwarth - Boxing, Bullies and Boyfriiiiend
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a girl crush on Tegan Yorwarth. She is the vivacious and super ...
Brianne West - From Humble Christchurch Beginnings to Britney Spears Endorsements
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brianne West is a British-born environmentalist, social entrepreneur, and founder of regenerative li...
Woo Woo Weekend - Hannah Crerar
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time for some 'Woo Woo Weekend' content. As you mindfully clean your bedroom and strip the sheets fo...
Sarah Davidson - Parasites, Working With Your Partner & Pacing Yourself
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Davidson is sunshine in human form, you can't help but smile in her presence. We briefly cross...
IN HOUSE: A Sit Down Chat with Midwife Renee!
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a stark contrast to last week's episode, this week is all about the bebes! My midwife Renee has...
Danni Duncan - Choosing to be Childfree in 2022
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lately I have had a lot of chat weaving through on here about my pregnancy and the anticipation of b...
Morgan the Sexologist - Edging, Vaginismus & Foot Squeezes with Gran
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan the Sexologist is back for another round of answering your questions! Thanks to all who sent ...
Eve Palmer - Babies, Boundaries & Bucket Lists
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eve Palmer is no stranger to the camera. After presenting on shows such as The 4:30 Show and The Ada...
Amantha Imber - Get The Most Out of Your Day!
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time to get motivated and feel smarter! This week I chat to organisational psychologist Amantha Imbe...
Jay Reeve - Pals, Being Comfortable In Your Own Skin & Living Life to the Fullest!
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 8! In this ep I catch up with old mate Jay Reeve. Jay and I have been friends sin...