Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

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The Drum

9 episodes

2 weeks ago

Emma Harris welcomes bold, brilliant minds - from entrepreneurs and creatives to wellness warriors and business leaders - to share real stories of challenge and breakthrough. Together, we explore how slowing down (or not!) shapes lives, teams, and businesses, bringing ideas, advice, and tools to help you reset, breathe, focus, and grow in a fast-moving world.

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Episodes (9/9)

Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Helen & Adam: Slow the Fuck Down at Christmas: Choices, Bandwidth & the Cost of Doing Too Much

Helen Tupper and Adam Morgan join Emma Harris for a Christmas special of the Slow the F*ck Down Podcast.

Together, they explore why we confuse more with better, how relentless pace fuels burnout and mediocrity, and why better choices - not harder work - are what actually create impact. From bandwidth and boundaries to leadership, creativity and the cost of dull, this is a conversation about slowing down without losing ambition.

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2 weeks ago

47 minutes 42 seconds

Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Ellie & Nishma: Reinvention, Pressure & High-Performance Leadership

In this special live recording, Emma Harris is joined by Ellie Norman (CMO, Formula E) and Nishma Robb Patel (Chief Sparkle Officer at Glittersphere) to explore what happens when high-achievers hit pause. We dive into the pressures of fast-paced industries, the pursuit of success at all costs, and why slowing down can actually unlock creativity, clarity, and purpose. From leadership challenges to personal reinvention, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways to help you stop stressing and start thriving.

A huge thanks to our friends at Monks and Bazaarvoice.

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3 weeks ago

37 minutes 6 seconds

Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Jess & Tamara: The "Always-On" Industry and the Cost of Speed

In this episode, Jess Myers & Tamara Littleton join Emma Harris to dive into the absolute madness of our "always-on" culture. We're talking about the relentless pace, the constant pressure to do more with less, and how everything from the economy to global politics is just piling on the stress. We discuss the lingering trauma from COVID and how it's completely reshaped our lives, often leaving us feeling like we're working a six-and-a-half-day week. It's tough out there, and we're exploring why and how to stop it.

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1 month ago

55 minutes 51 seconds

Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Julie & Lianre: Shifting Tides - Generational Change and the Quest for Work-Life Balance

Julie Doleman & Lianre Robinson join Emma Harris to discuss why our industry feels like it's drinking from a firehose. We're getting real about how the pace has always been frantic, but now it's amplified by recent changes and a lingering sense of uncertainty. Crucially, we're exploring how younger generations are absolutely refusing to accept the "always-on" status quo, forcing a much-needed shift towards prioritising work-life balance and personal well-being.

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1 month ago

43 minutes 30 seconds

Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Sue & Joel: Mandatory Growth, Social Scrutiny, and the Exhaustion of Modern Business

Sue Unerman & Joel Barnett join Emma Harris to dissect the chaos, stress, and sheer exhaustion that's become the norm. We're talking about the relentless pursuit of "mandatory growth" and how the "Instagram phenomenon" has us constantly comparing ourselves, adding even more pressure. We're also getting into the deep-seated issues within business culture and why it feels like we're all on a burning platform.

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1 month ago

41 minutes 18 seconds

Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Cheryl & Nicky: Navigating Change and Challenging the "Always-On" Culture

Cheryl Calverley & Nicky Kemp join Emma Harris to get real about why we're all on this hamster wheel of burnout and fear. We're calling out the industry's failure to truly embrace change and how outdated structures are making everything worse. This episode is a powerful call to action: it's time to challenge the "always-on" mentality, set some serious boundaries, and reclaim our creativity.

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1 month ago

51 minutes 1 second

Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Sophie & Victoria: The Velocity Vortex - Tech, Ambition, and Fear in the Modern Workplace

Sophie Devonshire & Victoria Fox join Emma Harris to unpack the intense pressure and overwhelm that's gripping our industry. We're talking about how rapid tech advancements, relentless ambition, and the sheer force of capitalism have created a "velocity vortex." Plus, we're diving deep into the lasting impact of COVID-19, how it's fuelled our fears, and why we're all struggling to adapt emotionally and operationally.

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1 month ago

43 minutes 46 seconds

Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

A First Look

Your first taste of the Slow the F*ck Down Podcast. Emma Harris and her guests deliver powerful insights, unfiltered stories, and moments that will make you laugh, think, and lean in... and that's just the beginning.

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1 month ago

1 minute 6 seconds

Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Introducing the Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

Each week, host Emma Harris welcomes bold, brilliant minds - from entrepreneurs and creatives to wellness warriors and business leaders - to share raw, real stories of challenges and breakthroughs.

We explore how slowing down (or not!) has shaped their lives, teams, and businesses.

In a world speeding up all around us, we bring you ideas, advice, and tools to stop the madness and remind you that by slowing down you can reset, breathe, focus, and grow.

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1 month ago

1 minute 20 seconds