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 should talk to, you can find me on Instagram @PJDeeJay

See you in 2026!

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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 need in our diet, why seed oils aren't as bad as people often say, how to reduce the toxic load in your body and so, 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

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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 be the best version of yourself in every aspect of your 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

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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 such a busy 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

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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 at you, and how nobody really has everything sorted! Di also shares her tips for dealing with fussy eaters, her favourite recipies from her book, 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

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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 full time!

In the episode we chat about how she ended up where she is, the beauty of working hard at something you love, what we can all do to reconnect with nature, 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

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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 already hectic schdule as a mum, the surprising things your baby should be getting in their diet, Gina's terrifying cancer diagnosis, and so much more!

There were so many things in this chat that surprised me and I know it's going to change how I look at food going forward.

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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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 protect her kids, the incredible reason why her family has been spending the past year living in two different parts of the country, and so, so much more.

I was so excited to finally meet Rebecca and sit down for such an amazing chat where absolutely nothing was off limits, 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

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