Daze of Our Lives
by The Hits
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 TuesdayFollow us on Instagram
Episodes
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A rat in the chicken coop, Mediums, outsourcing and Hugo Spritz
This weeks episode has been recorded prior to the Aotearoa election results and we're definitely not a political podcast but we're so excited about what is happening in America right now! Caitlin is nervous to perform for others this week and asks Polly more parenting questions. Polly's excited…
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Setting boundaries at work, man flu, ACOTAR and the Discus Champion!
This week, Polly's learnt to drink water, we discuss the life-ending severity of the man flu we're surprised yet again by Polly's previous sporting achievements! Most importantly, we answer your questions! Setting boundaries at work, following your gut as a nurse and going from 1 child to 2. We...
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Relationships, imposter syndrome and living your best, unhinged life.
Welcome to a new episode of Daze Of Our Lives where your relationship experts (😅) Polly and Caitlin will deep dive into loving hard and investing in your relationships and how the silent treatment helps no one. We talk the highs and lows of AI, the annoying imposter syndrome narrative in our…
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OD (?) check in, crying on the plane and Anne Hathaway wisdom
This week on the show Caitlin is fresh off another night shift and an Olivia Dean concert! We reflect on 4am finishes, how good is girlhood and what had PJ bawling like a baby mid Air NZ flight?? Plus, how can you expect to be invited if you aren't putting the effort in yourself? Sprinkled in…
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Burnout, sloppy seconds and rebranding mum guilt
Caitlin's in Melbourne this week, Polly's off to America, and it seems fitting to talk about burnout, travelling and the mum guilt that comes with it. How Caitlin met Hayden and a reminder that she doesn't always have to be polite to everyone. And let's all stop apologising so much. Caitlin...
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Holidaying with kids, pooches, Josh Hartnett and Caitlin eats what?
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...
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Chaotic Beginnings, Overconsumption and Caitlin Answers your Questions
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...
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Hustle Culture, Almond Mums, and Monster Energy (not spon)
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...
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Mid-Run Bonking, Boob Tape, UFO’s and the Meaning of Life
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...
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Marathons, Moon Cups and Maybe-A-Proposal?!
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…
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An Introduction
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…
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Welcome to Daze of Our Lives!
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…
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Daze of Our Lives - coming Tuesday!
Best friends. Hot takes. A thousand things to unpack. PJ and Caitlin 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...
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The end of Slow It Down and the beginning of something new
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...
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Bonus Episode: What did investing look like 30 years ago?
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...
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The Birth of Baby Food Bible with Julia Tellidis & Lauren Skora
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...
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A real deep and meaningful with Matty McLean
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…
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Getting through the grenades and finding the unicorns with Jacqui Beaver
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...
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Pushing yourself out of self destruction with Noelle McCarthy
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...
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What to do When You're Feeling Overwhelmed with Annie Maillard
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...
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Flashback: Finding The Light Again with Janelle Brunton-Rennie
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...
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The Art of Joy with Jen Sievers
Jen Sievers is an expressive contemporary artist known for her beautiful, joy filled abstract landscapes. You should really check out her work! We chatted about the very concept of joy and how we can bring more joy into our every day lives. She has some great, simple practices that she uses to…
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The Align Method with Charlotte Stevenson
Charlotte Stevenson is the creator of the align method, which is all about returning to yourself through awareness, liberation, identity, grounding, and embodyment. In the episode we chat about how Charlotte used to constantly be living in survival mode, always anxious and on edge, and how this...
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The hidden lessons in grief with Kelsey Mulcahy
4 years ago Kelsey Mulcahy tragically lost her beloved fiancé Joseph Day, so on the podcast today we're chatting about how the loss has shaped her into who she is today. In the episode we chat about how grief looks different on everyone, the surprising resilience we all have within us, and the…
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Living (almost) completely off the grid with Miriam Lancewood
Miriam Lancewood is a truly fascinating woman. Born in a small dutch village, she competed at a high level in pole vaulting when she was young. But in 2010 Miriam and her husband Peter gave up all their worldly posessions to move in to the wild and learn how to survive completely on their own. In...
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"We're Doing the Best with What We Know" - Gina Urlich
Nutritionist and Odi founder Gina Urlich returns to Slow It Down this week to chat about the new range of baby and kids food she's just released and how they can help you reduce the mental load when it comes to school lunches. Plus why the health star rating isn't as helpful as it pretends to be,...
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tahi Founder Jackie Lee
Jackie Lee is the founder of natural skincare company tahi, which uses native New Zealand plants to keep skincare simple. In the episode, we chat about where the inspiration for tahi came from, why skincare rituals shouldn't be a luxury, and how your wider health affects your skin health. I'd…
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Chatting House Cows and Lagom with my Husband
In a slight departure from the usual format of the podcast, this week I've dragged my husband BJ in to discuss getting a house cow, sauna ettiquette, and the Swedish concept of Lagom. I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay
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Livin' La Vida Local with Alex Morrissey
The world seems extra chaotic at the moment and with the ongoing fuel crisis, sustainability and affordability are more relevant than ever. That's why now was the perfect time for me to chat with Alex Morrissey, the founder of the Little Farms organic grocer here in the Wairarapa. We chatted…
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What Really Matters Most with Antonia Prebble
After an unsuccessful attempt at having Antonia Prebble on the podcast a few weeks ago we finally managed to sit down and chat without being hassled by any tech issues. Antonia is an actor, podcaster, and mum, so naturally this chat is all over the place with what we cover. From dealing with the...
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It's Ok to Do Less with Dulesé Founder Amelia Jory
Amelia Jory founded natural deodorant company Dulesé after discovering the chemicals in traditional deodorants were causing irritation on her skin. In the modern wellness world there's so much expectation to be doing everything all the time, so we chatted about the importance of actually doing…
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A Reminder to Rest
After another hectic week of tech issues, scheduling drama, and a little bit of burnout, I decided to sit down on my own and remind us all that it's ok to take some time for 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
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The Numbers on your Letter Box Could Change your Life with Chaz Reid
Time to get a bit woo-woo! Chaz Reid is a numerologist with er business Soulprint, where she gives readings and helps people understand how the numbers impact your day to day life. In the episode we talk the basics of numerology, look at the year ahead for the world as a whole, and look at some…
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Why You Should Be Taking Creatine with Emma Gibson
Emma Gibson is a naturopath and the head of nutrition at Mitchells, a nutrition and suppliment company that I absolutely adore! Today we're diving deep into what creatine actually is, what it does, and why it's not just for gym bros. I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the…
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Honest Wolf founder Sophie Hurley
Sophie Hurley is a dear old friend of mine, ever since we went to primary school together. But more importantly, she's the founder of the luxury wool brand Honest Wolf. After going to a friend's wedding together last weekend I decided to get Soph back on the podcast to chat about her experience...
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Me, Myself, and I
After a hectic couple of weeks, I decided to just sit down on my own and talk about what's been going on. I'd love to hear how you feel about this episode, and the podcast as a whole. You can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay
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Buckle Up For A Wild 2026 with Hannah Crerar
Hannah Crerar is my go to astrology girl, so when I wanted to get an overview of the year ahead she was the obvious choice. From the upcoming lunar eclipse at the start of March to Mercury going into retrograde three times, we cover all the big events of the year and how you can make the most of...
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A Holistic Aproach to Burnout with Biddy McNamara
Biddy McNamara is helping women navigate the challenges of modern life using psychology, yoga, and meditation. In the episode we talk about the overwhelmed culture we live in, how Biddy started her self-named company, and her concept of the Window of Tolerance. I'd love to hear how you feel about...
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A Much Needed Catch Up with Toni Lodge
Toni Lodge is a dear, old friend of mine. We first met when I was working on the Jase & PJ show in Melbourne, but you probably know her from the Toni & Ryan podcast. This was a great chance for us to just catch up which we haven't been able to do in a long time. We chatted about grief, success,...
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Dr Libby's In's and Out's for 2026
Welcome back to Slow It Down for 2026! I don't know about you but the holiday's went by far too quick, but I'm so excited for another year of inspiring chats on Slow It Down. I wanted to come out swinging with the first episode so I brought in the GOAT of women's health, Dr Libby. If you're...
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Thank you for 2025
2025 has been a hell of a year for me, so I wanted to come on here quickly to reflect on the things I've learned this year and of course say a massive thank you to you for listening! I'd love to hear how you're feeling about the podcast. If you have any topics you think I should cover or guests I...
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Reducing Toxic Exposure with Claudia Vavasaur
Claudia Vavasaur is a registered dietician who specialises in fertility and women's health. The topic of women's health can be so overwhelming with a ton of conflicting information, so I wanted to try and cover as many different topics in this episode. We chat about how much protein we actually...
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The Reality of Motherhood After Separation with Hannah Rose Keys
I was so taken aback by Hannah's writing online about the grief of the end of a relationship and sharing custody of her kids that I knew I had to talk to her. We covered so much in this chat from the daily challenges of being a single mother to the importance of being true to yourself so you can…
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Business and Mindfulness with Zoë & Morgan Founder Zoë Williams
The iconic jewellery brand Zoë & Morgan has just celebrated its 20th anniversary, so I decided to sit down with the founder Zoë Williamson to chat about life as a mother and business owner. We also chatted about her spirituality and mindfullness practices, and what she does to stay grounded in…
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No One Really Has Their Sh*t Together with Di McHardy
Di McHardy is best known for her instagram @_mamas_meals where she shares nutritous and easy meals for your family and she's now a published author with her book Family Cooking out now! We talk about the reality of juggling work, kids, family, relationships and everything else life has to throw…
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The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Homesteading in New Zealand with Gillian Swinton
Gillian Swinton came to New Zealand from Scotland, originally planning on just stopping by for her OE. But after falling for a Southland farmer she now calls NZ home. Living in rural Otago, Gillian spends her time growing food, raising animals, and living the homestead life, all while working…
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A Nutritionist's Guide to Feeding Kids with Gina Ulrich
There's so much to consider when it comes to feeding your kids, and the available baby food selection can often be underwhelming. Which is where Gina Ulrich comes in with her natural baby food company Odi. In the episode we chat about why Gina started Odi, how to fit proper nutrition in an…
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How Mummy Blogs Changed Parenting with Rebecca Keil
Rebecca Keil is one of the OG Mummy Bloggers here in New Zealand. She has been sharing her journey with motherhood for over a decade now, with real, open, and honest chats about life. In the episode we chat about how she's changed her approach to sharing her life online, setting up boundaries to...
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What your Hormones are Really Trying to Say with Rochelle Vranjes Marreiros
WARNING: This episode contains brief mentions of miscarriage This week I'm joined by Rochelle Vranjes Marreiros, the founder of Seed Cycle Blend a whole food suppliment designed to help balance your hormones and support your ovaries. In the episode we chat about what led Rochelle to start her…
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Reinventing Body Positivity with Ellie Fitzgerald
Welcome to season 2 of Slow It Down! I'm so excited to be getting back into the podcast after my six month maternity leave. I've seen so many incredible and inspiring people online and I just can't wait to sit down and have some real open and honest chats. Our first guest is Ellie Fitzgerald, who...
About this show
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 TuesdayFollow us on Instagram
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