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 ...
Feb 14, 2023•28 min•Ep. 49
Josh Kronfeld is my first guest who is a former professional sportsman and an absolutely legendary one at that. Josh played in 56 games for the All Blacks, gaining 54 test caps, including appearances at both the 1995 and 1999 Rugby World Cups . In this ep we chat about the transition from high profile rugby to a slightly more normal life, the trials and joys of being a father and the plethora of activities that he dabbles in, including art, surfing & music. We also observe how tough it is fo...
Feb 07, 2023•36 min•Ep. 48
My Astrology and Human Design queen slash all round lovely human Hannah Crerar is back for a look at the year ahead! In this episode we look at what is in store for the planet this year and what months to look out for big events/themes. Also what star signs have a great year and who will be most abundant in their careers?! It’s not ALL doom and gloom for once wahoo! Sit back, have a tea, chuck on your aromatherapy diffuser and let your ears absorb Hannah’s soothing tones! Warning: May contain wo...
Jan 31, 2023•41 min•Ep. 47
Let’s talk about SECTS BABY! I am joined today by Sarah Steel who is the host of the award-winning podcast Let’s Talk About Sects which focuses on a different cult each episode. Sarah regularly looks at the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during the sect’s existence. A big question I have is why do people join these groups in the first place and why is it so hard to leave?! We only touch the surface of this incredibly fascinating subject an...
Jan 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 46
Art is back on the telly for Celebrity Treasure Island: Fans V Faves and his chosen charity is Movember. We look at the reasons why he selected this charity and the personal connection it has with him. We also talk about getting time for you as a new parent and navigating wellness when raising a wee one, the importance of good friends and how the hell do you know what to believe when it comes to the latest health information?! Also we tap into the chat around how the overwhelm is real with every...
Jan 17, 2023•47 min•Ep. 45
Mark Manson is the author of the incredibly successful book The Subtle Art of Not Giving A #$!#@ which has casually sold over 15 million copies worldwide. After a shitty few years people have needed help more than ever and the sobering approach of this book has resonated with many. I am so excited to chat to Mark this week about the book and how it is now hitting cinemas in the form of a documentary style film. We talk entitlement, taking responsibility for our actions and the power of acceptanc...
Jan 10, 2023•28 min•Ep. 44
New year, new you! Ahh we have heard it all before. Why is it that so often the resolutions we set for a new year don’t actually stick? Because more often than not, they aren’t even our own and are detached from our TRUE desires. In this ep, I chat with Bridget Paddon who helps us ground into our heart and visions for the new year with some tips and tricks along the way. If you wanna work with the lovely Bridge she is running a course to help you get set up for the year ahead and truly align wit...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 43
A look back at the year that was! From telling Jase I was pregnant to the birth of Charlie Leo, 2022 has been a whirlwind. Bring on 2023 xx In case you're curious and want to listen to the full episodes, the clips used in this ep have been taken from: Jase Hawkins - Hello Jason My Old Friend Morgan Penn - Let's Talk About Sex! Amantha Imber - Get The Most Out of Your Day! Zoe Marshall - From Maiden to Mother, The Importance of Post Partum Care & Some Hacks from the Queen of Manifestation The...
Dec 27, 2022•16 min•Ep. 42
He was the guest on my first episode of the year so only fitting to bring Jase back to wrap up the year with a special Christmas episode. Expect silliness, Christmas banter, nostalgia and a special visit from our old radio show Producer Alex. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a special time with your loved ones and thanks for tuning in xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 41
In this ep Cathrine continues with the hilarity and dishes some great honest advice for her younger self. How much of her life would she change?! Plus I have a life update which involves a lot of sweat, a nipple and hundreds of people. What a hook. Happy Friday everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2022•5 min•Ep. 40
Cathrine Mahoney is an English, curly-haired Capricorn. A publicist by trade, who never leaves the house without a red lip on! After 20 years as a celebrity publicist she has taken a leap of faith and quit her day job to follow her dream to tell stories and write. Cathrine is the author of Currently Between Husbands and also the host of the podcasts So, I Quit My Day Job and Not Another Parenting Podcast. In this ep we cover: -Quitting your job to pursue your dream -Public scrutiny over your rel...
Dec 13, 2022•43 min•Ep. 39
Here’s a little snippet of some positive things going on with the environment at the moment that Lottie had to share with me. It’s always important focusing on the good things to get that motivation going so I hope you feel a bit inspired. Have a great weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 08, 2022•6 min•Ep. 38
In 2018 Lottie Dalziel made the resolution to be kinder to the planet but struggled to find reliable sources on the subject with easy info to follow. Instead of being disheartened she saw an opportunity and founded Banish, an online platform with easy to digest information and methods to help reduce everyday waste. Lottie also runs BRAD – the Banish Recycling and Disposal Program. People send in hard-to-recycle items, such as blister packs, and Banish uses its partnership with TerraCycle to have...
Dec 06, 2022•33 min•Ep. 37
I was gonna do a Friday Q + A with questions you asked on Insta BUT I just feel I have chatted about the same things over and over recently. So instead of talking about myself again it’s time to introduce you to my fab producer Liv! We are still getting to know each other so I thought I’d take you on a ride with me to work out who REALLY is editing The PJ Podcast… [ Producer Liv here: go vote for The PJ Podcast in Listener's Choice at the New Zealand Podcast Awards! https://www.nzpodcastawards.c...
Dec 01, 2022•17 min•Ep. 36
So good to catch up with a radio sister from another mister! Bree is the hilarious drive host on ZM’s Bree and Clint radio show after making the move from Australia in 2018. She also just won NZ Television Personality of the Year at the NZ TV Awards but that doesn’t get a mention in this as we recorded just before the awards! We get heavy, we get silly, talking everything from anxiety, endometriosis, being yourself and what the future looks like for Miss Tomasel… also why we’re not allowed to ge...
Nov 29, 2022•54 min•Ep. 35
Today we hear some advice that Brodie Kane would tell her 18 year old self… it’s sort of a question I’ve started asking my guests lately as I find the answers to be quite thought provoking. I thought it was only fair after playing hers that I reflect on a letter I wrote my younger self a couple of years ago. Is the advice still relevant or super cringe? I dissect after hearing Brodie… Happy Friday! X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Nov 24, 2022•9 min•Ep. 34
This week on the show I speak to Jess and Stef Dadon, the sisters behind HOW TWO LIVE and super fun shoe brand TWOOBS. The girls started HOW TWO LIVE as a daily diary in 2012, and it has since grown into a global platform with a tribe of loyal fans. In this ep we chat faking your way to success, how less is more, no longer resonating with the world you are working in plus what prompted a spiritual journey for the two sisters?! These two are a reeeal doozy. So much fun. I got a lot out of it and ...
Nov 22, 2022•50 min•Ep. 33
Brodie Kane is our guest this week! Brodes and I share a bit in common after transitioning from commercial radio jobs into doing our own thang. We talk about the challenges along the way and the importance of discipline and surrounding yourself with good people. We also chat Brodie’s impressive stint in the army years ago, behind the scenes of Dancing with the Stars and the huge response she got from opening up on something very personal earlier this year. Hope you enjoy and check out all Brodie...
Nov 15, 2022•45 min•Ep. 32
Well this is a hot mess of a chat. Had a lot of people asking for BJ’s perspective on birth and being a dad so we sat down to answer all your questions… It’s pretty loose so hang tight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 31
Today, as promised I announce the winner of our Honest Wolf giveaway! Thanks to all who entered, there were a lot of you so I think we will have to do another giveaway soon… watch this space. On Friday I’m doing a sit down chat with my partner BJ on all things being a new dad and how it has affected our relationship. I feel it could be a bit of a therapy session ha! So if you have any questions you want answered, DM me on insta and I’ll flick him your questions x Follow Honest Wolf: https://www....
Nov 08, 2022•4 min•Ep. 30
Off the back of chatting with Sophie Hurley earlier this week I thought it’s only natural we giveaway one of her epic Honest Wolf bags. Head along to The PJ Podcast Instagram page for your chance to enter! https://www.instagram.com/the_pjpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 03, 2022•3 min•Ep. 29
Sophie Hurley is first and foremost one of my oldest and dearest friends. We went to primary & high school together, boarded, played hockey and even rowed together (story for another day… I was rubbish) I didn’t just get her on to reminisce over the past though, I got her on to talk about her incredibly successful business Honest Wolf she started with her husband Sam. The brand is responsible for a range of beautiful woollen bags, sourced from their farm out of Hunterville, New Zealand. We t...
Nov 01, 2022•46 min•Ep. 28
Following on from this week’s ep with Dr Abbie I wanted to dedicate a section to things you can do at home. I completely understand actually going to an acupuncturist may not be suitable/affordable for a lot of people so in this mini episode we look at practical things you can do to boost your health without breaking the bank! One of the suggestions is to incorporate foot baths and personally I totally rate it! Hope you enjoy xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See om...
Oct 27, 2022•9 min•Ep. 27
This week on the show we are joined by my friend Dr Abbie, talking about all things Traditional Chinese Medicine. I met Abbie in Melbourne where I was quickly converted to acupuncture as I saw profound benefits with my health. In this ep we dive into how TCM differs from western medicine and deals with a myriad of issues including fertility. Abbie has seen up close the devastating effects Covid and lockdowns have had on her clients and she explains what health issues have emerged. She’s the firs...
Oct 25, 2022•53 min•Ep. 26
I realised in the last episode there was still so much I hadn’t covered so decided to do a Q + A with all your questions from Insta! I cover the one annoying thing (actually two things) BJ did during the labour, how breastfeeding is going and did I poop in front of everyone?! You asked, I answer! Soz for the oversharing and hope you enjoy xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 20, 2022•20 min•Ep. 25
This week on the poddy I am finally sharing my birth story with you! This was crazy to relive all the nitty gritty details and I did so with the help of my wonderful midwife Renee who came back for another episode. In this chat we discuss feeling like a ‘failure’ when things don’t go to plan and the importance of surrendering. Also, WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE HOW WHY?! All of the stuff. AND not giving a shit getting down on all fours in public. I am so grateful for Renee for not only being the best mid...
Oct 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 24
This week I catch up with the super talented bassist of Six60, Chris Mac! After a solid 11 years together, Six60 have just released their brand new album Castle Street and I catch up with Chris to talk why this album is different from the rest and what is the secret to their success?! We also dive into an array of topics including dealing with critics, using fashion for expression and the most ‘pinch yourself’ moment yet! Also we talk about the possibility of getting a stunt double... Hope you e...
Oct 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 23
Here she is! Been a long time coming. One of my best friends Caitlin is finally on the show! She came to visit this week and I thought what a perfect opportunity, let's do a sit down super candid catch up. We cover it all from hot doctors, changing careers, foot fetishes, standing tall against societal pressures plus when are you too old for Contiki?! Hope you enjooooy, get's a little loose... Love youuu! For Caitlin's poddy click H ERE and I nsta xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Oct 01, 2022•59 min•Ep. 22
OK team I am well aware it is not a weekend and this really was supposed to come out on Sunday but #NewBornLife, things don't always go to plan! So consider this your Woo Woo Weekend LATE EDITION episode. This week my guest is David The Medium. I recorded this chat quite a few months ago but what he has to say is still super relevant! In this ep we cover how he was a sceptic but ended up being converted by his own undeniable experience, how he actually discovered he could connect with the other ...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 21
Kim Crossman catapulted into fame in New Zealand when she was cast as Sophie McKay on the hit show Shortland Street in 2007. Since then Kim has boldly put her hand up for a number of gigs, including TV presenting and acting between NZ and the States. In this ep we talk about the reality of juggling the unknown between jobs, how unglamorous things can really be when chasing your dream and what has to be sacrificed to get to the top? What is it like growing up in the public eye when you are still ...
Sep 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 20
