Radio host Polly Harding wants to encourage people to Slow It Down, with a new podcast all about seeking calm amongst the chaos of every life.
Harding co-hosts The Hits Drive with colleague and friend Matty McLean every day from 3pm to 7pm. She says the podcast, Slow It Down, was inspired from her own dramatic lifestyle switch in 2021, when she moved back to New Zealand from Melbourne, where she now lives in rural Wairarapa with her husband and young son.
The podcast, which will be available on NZME’s digital audio platform, iHeartRadio, aims to be an outlet for listeners to seek calm amongst the chaos of their own lives, and find enjoyment in embracing simplicity and small, daily rituals.
“Life can be so stressful and busy, it makes us all feel like we are failing or not living up to our potential – what I hope to share with Slow It Down is that you don’t have to make big changes to find inner peace. It’s a reminder that small rituals can help you get grounded and enjoy life,” says Harding.
In each episode, Harding takes advice from different guests on the routines they use when they want to unwind and have a bit of ‘me time’. Listeners can expect to hear from well-known public figures including media personality and manifestation coach Zoe Marshall, wellness author and entrepreneur Matilda Green and Two Islands health supplements founder Julia Matthews.
“We’re excited to bring Slow It Down into The Hits Podcast Network and iHeartRadio. PJ’s vision for the podcast really speaks to our audience with their busy lives – it will provide them with a moment of ‘me time’ to connect with what’s important,” says Harriett Whiting, GM of The Hits.
Sam Collins, Content Director for iHeartRadio, adds the podcast is a welcome addition to NZME’s podcast network, which holds a wide range of original, locally produced content.
“As people are increasingly valuing more of a work-life balance, it’s important we cater to these demands. Slow It Down will act as the perfect Sunday listen for people who want to unwind. We’re sure it’s going to be a popular addition to our ever-growing podcast catalogue, and it’s been great to work alongside PJ to add to our network with something unique that she has firsthand experience with.”
