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 am so thankful for those who have consistently tuned in as I work everything out! In this chat I reflect on some of my favourite guests and takeaways I have learned so far with this project and would love you to share your fave moments via DM's on Instagram! In the meantime, go back through the catalogue, have a dabble with some eps you haven't yet listened to and I will see you soooon xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 important and particularly prevalent right now. Check out more from Alex here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: disordered eating). We also talk trusting the process, break ups and feeling the pressure from society as a woman. ALSO we chat knowing you’ve found the one ooh la la! Dig in and let me know your takeaways on Insta at The PJ Podcast page.  Have a good week! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 we dive into the undeniable benefits of meditation, coming back to your breath and not just surviving but thriving as a mother. Hope you enjoy! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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 little more philosophical and I absolutely lap up some of the nuggets of wisdom Jay spouts. From being comfortable in your own skin, admitting you don't know it all to realising this life isn't forever so make it count! Hope you enjoy the ep and check out Jay in all his coolness HERE, love ya! xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 having a full time job with 3 kids. Enjoy! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 chat! Check Zoe’s incredible podcast The Deep out HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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; host of Masterchef Australia; a journalist and columnist;  Her New York Times bestseller First, We Make the Beast Beautiful is described by Mark Manson as “the best book on living with anxiety that I’ve ever read”. Sarah has seen incredible success in her life and in many cases has had to wing her way through situations with a lot of bravery and courage. We talk about the complexity of mental health and how we can use our struggles as our super powers... Her why has never been financial gain and her minimalist approach to life is one I deeply admire. I hope you enjoy listening to the articulate and incredibly switched on Sarah Wilson. Check out her podcast HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 episode xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 a real focus on personal development… my favourite! I have included a list of the books below so if you feel compelled you can get stuck in at home xo The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Mini Habits by Stephen Guise Atomic Habits by James Clear Die with Zero by Bill Perkins The Richest Man in Babylon by Samuel Clason The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha Lost Connections by Johann Hari The 5am Club by Robin Sharma Decisive by Chip Heath & Dan Heath Wild by Russ Roberts  Master by Robert Greene Range by David Epstein  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 a lot more practical than others floating around and we have a bit of an analysis on my chart which helps explain some things going on lately for me… I try to not get too self indulgent ha ha. To connect with the lovely Jordanna and read/hear more from her click HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today it’s the Molly and Polly Show! My guest is Molly Jane, the co-founder of meditation and sleep app Bloom and wellness platform Wellweb. Originally from Australia, Molly is now living her best life in LA where she does a bunch of speaking events, oracle sessions and seminars. We talk about the series of events that led to Molly seeking more in this life and getting ruthless with her wellbeing plus we break down intuition vs loud thoughts in your head and how is she communicating with inter dimensional beings?! Yup, it is all here team… we go there. Check out more from Molly here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, this week I am going to share an episode of a podcast I featured in earlier this year. The podcast is Figuring Out 30 hosted by  former Triple J presenter Bridget Hustwaite. The podcast is a deep dive into navigating your 30s and all the wonderful slash terrifying things that present around this time of life. I’d had a work crush on Bridget since moving to Melbourne as she hosted the night show when we started breakfast on KIIS and would find myself thinking how can I become friends with this gal?! Think of this episode as a beginning to that friendship… we talk quitting a job that is a massive part of your identity, shifting priorities and a bunch of different kinds of grief. Listen to Figuring Out 30 in your favourite podcast app and follow Bridget here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat to one third of the brains behind SHIT YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT. If you don’t already follow them on Instagram, there’s a good chance you have seen their posts shared by friends. Today I am joined by Lucy who is from small town Blenheim of New Zealand and started the page a few years back. What started as a way of communicating the news in a more relatable fashion has eventuated into the account gaining massive engagement and follows from the likes of Ariana Grande to Dan Levy and Joe Rogan. In this ep we chat keeping anonymity online, the downside of being reactive to news and how have these small town besties done so well? Lucy felt like catching up with an old bestie, what a treat! Check out The Shit Show, Culture Vulture and subscribe to the newsletter here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a word I have never really associated with that strongly and that word is ‘organised’. But as I have got older (and less wiser) I have found I have craved a greater sense of order in my life. Perhaps it’s the busy-ness that comes with constantly juggling keeping a little one alive, cleaning the house and finding enough creativity to help pay the mortgage and bills. My old ways of she’ll be right just don’t feel quite ‘enough’ anymore. I need more structure, discipline and hacks! So to deliver us hacks and advice when it comes to tidying up and organising our lives I am joined by Professional Home Organiser and Decluttering Coach Kirsty Farrugia. Clean me up Kirsty!! You can get in touch with Kirsty here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am talking all things postpartum recovery and exercise this week with Ren and Jen from She Moves. She Moves is an online workout programme here in New Zealand which has grown into a super supportive community for new mums trying to prioritise their mind and body. We talk hacks for new mums, achieving realistic goals and normalising thriving one day and surviving the next. We also talk the biggest myths re ‘bouncing back’ and I am given a stern lecture after revealing something I have not done since giving birth… hopefully I am not alone here… Check out the girls more HERE and listen to their brand new podcast HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.