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This week on the podcast, we've got a bit of everything from going on holiday with kids, fertility, book recommendations, pooches, Josh Hartnett and what are you hiding from your partner? Plus, can you catch chlamydia from a koala? Is it okay for strangers to diagnose you with ADHD? And Caitlin's eating what?? Follow Daze of Our Lives on InstagramFollow iHeartRadio on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So we had a few technical difficulties this week guys, you’ll soon learn who has the type B personality of the two of us!! (As if you didn’t already know).Caitlin answers your questions about her old podcast, Polly is finally going on holiday and why must we constantly be consuming all of the things all of the time? Follow Daze of Our Lives on InstagramFollow iHeartRadio on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are recording off the back of Caitlin’s nightshift, but this doesn’t stop our trail of tangents. From Caitlin’s rogue admission of cracking into a Monster from time to time, PJ’s moment of true body appreciation, growing up in an ‘almond mum’ era and intolerance for BS. Plus what was Caitlin’s role in High School Musical that wasn’t that… musical? Follow Daze of Our Lives on InstagramFollow iHeartRadio on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the girls have a gin whilst recording and all of the big topics are discussed. What is the meaning of life? Are UFO’s real, are ballsacks nutritious and how the hell do you actually put on boob tape. But on a serious note, because we are all about light and shade we talk about the harm of data obsession and PJ talks about the reality of losing her beautiful Dad, 7 years on. Follow Daze of Our Lives on InstagramFollow iHeartRadio on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show we dive straight in with some running chat because we need to talk about Caitlin’s wild achievement of running 50km!!! Excuse me WHAT?! Midlife crisis much… Mixed in with a gripe about moon cups, missed periods, a dolphin pregnancy scare and gratitude for our parents doing it all for the first time too. As always we struggle to wrap up at the end because we love to talk but hope you enjoy! Follow Daze of Our Lives on InstagramFollow iHeartRadio on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first ep of Daze of Our Lives. This week is purely an introduction to the hosts PJ Harding and Caitlin Marett and a chance to get all of our nerves out of the way. Nothing is off limits when the girls catch up. Get ready for a wild, unfiltered stream of consciousness. We're so happy to have you here. Follow Daze of Our Lives on InstagramFollow iHeartRadio on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best friends. Hot takes. A thousand things to unpack. PJ Harding and Caitlin Marett have been best friends for 18 years and are now living two very different lives at opposite ends of Aotearoa. Brought together by their shared love of storytelling and a desire to make people feel happy, hopeful and seen. This podcast is an authentic catch up between two friends each week sharing the good, the bad and the straight up awkward mixed in with a healthy dose of nostalgia. A place where you can hopefully laugh, reflect and feel good about being exactly who you are. Because as life gets away on us and often feels like a daze, these actually are the days of our lives! New episodes out every Tuesday!  Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the final episode of Slow It Down, but also the beginning of something new and exciting! I've really enjoyed the past few years of this podcast, being able to slow down and chat with some truly inspirational people all around the world about things I never expected. I just wanted to thank you all for ocming along on this journey with me and I hope it's been as enlightening for you as it has for me.  Keep your eyes out for the next evolution of this podcast which is coming real soon! And remember that no one really has their shit together! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think back to 1996. Dial-up internet, bulky desktop computers and no KiwiSaver. Investing looked very different. And most New Zealanders had never even heard of Exchange Traded Funds. In this special episode of Slow it Down, PJ sits down with Nadine Higgins to explore 30 years of investing in New Zealand, how access has changed, and how kiwis can get started on their investing journey to build wealth for the future. For 30 years, Smart’s been helping New Zealanders invest and grow their wealth, including launching NZ’s first Exchange Traded Fund back in 1996.  Find out more at smartinvest.co.nz This episode is proudly supported by Smart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming a parent is already the most chaotic time in your life, but the constant overwhelm of information in the modern world is only adding to that chaos.  Julia Telidis and Lauren Skora are the authors of Baby Food Bible and more recently Lunchbox Bible, two incredibly helpful books that give real, useful information on feeding your kids simply and healthily.  In the episode we're chatting about how the two met and decided to write Baby Food Bible, the importance of staying informed, the most common myths and misconceptions about healthy food and so much more! I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'd maybe think after doing a radio show with Matty McLean every single day for years we'd have run out of things to talk about, but clearly you don't know how much we love talking! This week I'm chatting with my dear friend about his recent move to the countryside with his husband Ryan, his high school experience, the difficulty of coming out in the public eye and so so much more! This was such a great opportunity for a deep and meaningful with Matty, and a chance to chat about things we usually don't have a chance to talk about on the radio and I really hope you enjoy it! I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I am joined by Jacqui Beaver. Jax's work sits at the intersection of human potential, leadership and creating intentional lives. She helps people reconnect with who they are, so they can become the fullest expression of who they can be—whether that's navigating life transitions, creating meaningful change, or developing more humanistic leadership within organisations.  Having worked with New Zealand's leading organisations, and having navigated some significant life changes herself, she brings both real-world leadership experience and a deep understanding of what it means to thrive as humans in a rapidly changing world. You can learn more about Jacqui, connect with her or explore working with her at www.jacquibeaver.com, or by emailing [email protected] or via LinkedIn. Her podcast Unicorns & Hand Grenades can be found wherever you listen to your fave podcasts, and on IG: Unicornsandhandgrenades.life I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish-New Zealand author and broadcaster Noelle McCarthy, joins me to discuss what its like to run away from Ireland and moving to New Zealand. How she had to pull herself out off her self destructive behaviour, getting sober and learning to forgive herself. Rebuilding her relationships with not only her mother and faith but also herself. She also talks to me about the creative pursuit in motherhood and the importance of expressing yourself. I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is someone I've known for a long time. Since high school infact when I used to see her when I was experiencing OCD.  Annie Maillard is a registered psychologist and formely a chartered psychologist in the UK, plus a trained psychometrician.  In the episode, Annie gives me an important reminder to slow down after what has been a hectic few weeks, plus some super helpful tips on what to do when you're feeling overwhelmed. I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode contains content that maybe distressing to some listeners Another week, another set of tech issues. So this week I've decided to do a little throwback to one of the very first episodes of Slow It Down This episode of Slow It Down is a little heavier than we usually go, but it's an important and inspiring story. Janelle Brunton-Rennie is one of the strongest people I know, and she speaks to me this week about navigating losing a partner and how important resilience is when we hit periods of grief in our life. Grief isn't openly discussed in western culture, and this episode shines a light on what it's like on the inside, and I’m so grateful to be able to share it. Janelle also has some amazing rituals that she has developed to find moments of bliss which she still uses today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.