Slow the F*ck Down Podcast

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Abby & Dino: Marketing's Madness - Accountability, Change, and the Leadership Gap

    3D AGO

    Abby & Dino: Marketing's Madness - Accountability, Change, and the Leadership Gap

    Abby Dixon & Dino Myers-Lamptey join Emma Harris to dissect the absolute madness of the marketing industry. We're talking about the multifaceted pressures, the increased accountability, and how the rapid pace of change is leaving many feeling lost. We also dive into why marketing often struggles for leadership in the boardroom and how everyone with a phone thinks they're a marketer, adding to the chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  2. Chloe & David: Communication, Pressure, and the True Meaning of High Performance

    JAN 28

    Chloe & David: Communication, Pressure, and the True Meaning of High Performance

    Chloë Davies & David Enwright join Emma Harris to tackle the overwhelming truth of our industry. We're getting candid about the shocking lack of real communication, the insane pressure to constantly deliver, and why we're all feeling so undervalued. We're also dissecting what "high performance" actually means, because it's certainly not about running yourself into the ground. This episode is about stopping the madness and finding clarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  3. Amina & Ndu: Marketing in a Divided World - Pressure, AI, and the Inability to Disconnect

    JAN 21

    Amina & Ndu: Marketing in a Divided World - Pressure, AI, and the Inability to Disconnect

    Amina Folarin & Ndubuisi Uchea join Emma Harris to explore why the marketing industry feels more pressured and crazy than ever. We're getting honest about how the world's divisions and economic struggles are amplifying everything, making people feel unseen and unsafe. We're also tackling the relentless demands on CMOs, the double-edged sword of AI, and the constant struggle to disconnect when work is always in our pockets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  4. Sherilyn & Zaid: Burnout, Boundaries and the Myth of “Getting It All Done”

    JAN 14

    Sherilyn & Zaid: Burnout, Boundaries and the Myth of “Getting It All Done”

    In this episode, Sherilyn Shackell and Zaid Al-Kasab join Emma Harris to unpack why work has always been hard and why it feels so relentless right now. From the reality of burnout and mental health to the pressure of endless to-do lists, “always-on” expectations and post-COVID hangovers, they explore what’s actually driving exhaustion in our industry. This is a raw, hopeful conversation about leadership, choice, sleep, boundaries and why slowing down isn’t weakness, it’s how you survive and perform without breaking yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

    12/17/2025

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  6. Ellie & Nishma: Reinvention, Pressure & High-Performance Leadership

    12/10/2025

    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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  7. Jess & Tamara: The "Always-On" Industry and the Cost of Speed

    12/03/2025

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

    11/26/2025

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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