Slow It Down

Jess Quinn is an inspiration. Life changed dramatically for Jess after having her leg amputated as a child due to cancer. Jess has gone on to do such big things, sharing her story and helping people understand what it's like living with a disability.

Her latest venture is The Cyclist - an online platform dedicated to women’s health and creating a community. As a new mum, who is also starting a brand-new business, she also spoke about the importance of taking time to do simple activities like making a matcha and slowing down the process. Her advice to younger Jess at the end of the episode is also important for everyone to hear!

Thank you so much to everyone who has tuned in for the last 26 episodes since I launched Slow It Down! I'll be taking a short break for the birth of my second child, but I'll be back soon with more real-life inspiration for how you can try and find a bit of peace in this beautifully chaotic life!

About the show: 

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 incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen. 

I'm a huge Kita Alexander fan and I was so excited to talk with her on the podcast this week. She is not only a pop star who is currently touring with Dua Lipa in Australia (and is about to be here in Aotearoa) but also a mum trying to juggle both a career and being there for her kids. 

We spoke about how she came to terms with the fact that her career was going to take a hit when she had kids, but also how she feels like she's come back into it with skills that give her a unique edge. She also gave us some nuggets of information on how she slows it down and speaks about her unique connection to spirituality and how it helps her in all areas of her life.

About the show: 

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 incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen. 

I absolutely adore Morgan Penn! She is an old friend, and it has been awesome watching her evolve so much in the time I've known her. Her mission in life is to make people feel empowered in their sexuality and has such a great way of making people feel comfortable.

The connection to her body and energy means Morgan has plenty to share about what it takes to slow it down. I really like the idea of having lots of tools in the toolbox to make sure you do check in with yourself and can pick the right tool for the moment. 

Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and author, who wants you to know that even psychology professionals are not immune to burnout! After launching her book The Health Habit, she found herself suffering from burnout. Amantha talks me through how it presented and what steps she took to slowly make her way through.

She was so generous with her story, and she gave lots of good tips to help. I especially liked the way she spoke about spotting stressors and working out whether you need to act on an issue or accept it. Amantha also shared a breath work technique that I've used almost every day since I recorded this podcast. It’s a goodie, hope you enjoy!

Rosa and Margo of Two Raw Sisters are an incredibly ambitious combo but they are beautifully down to Earth. In this episode we speak about the importance of what success means to YOU and making sure that you align it with your intrinsic priorities. 

We also speak finding peace in the chaos, and the two were a perfect example of how everyone's road to peace is different. Margo, like me, loves a bit of time in a float to stop her brain, while Rosa clears her mind by journalling and dumping out all the thoughts swirling around.

And it wouldn't be Two Raw Sisters without a few tips on how to stay healthy and sane with meal prep. Enjoy the show!

About the show: 

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 incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen.