Now it's OUR TIME with Suzy Cato || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP69 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Suzy Cato
I think for the most part Suzy is a New Zealander who needs no introduction. Chances are if you are in your 20s or 30s now, she was a big part of your childhood (she is the undisputed queen of children’s TV in Aotearoa).
In this episode, I had the pleasure of diving deep into her life and career. We explored her beginnings in radio, her transition to TV, and how she met her husband, Steve.
We also discussed Susie's experiences dealing with the heartbreak of losing a baby and being let go from TV3, as well as how she bounced back from those terrible experiences.
We talked about Susie's relationship with exercise and her childhood growing up in Kaikohe.
We touched on Suzy’s personal experiences with prioritizing mental health, coping with grief and navigating career changes.
We also discussed her stints on reality TV with Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer.
She is such fun company and I really hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did.
Thanks to the legends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. These guys are doing BIG things from their factory in the Waikato and I feel genuinely fortunate to be associated with them- great people doing great things: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/
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Brief Summary
Susie Cato discusses her career, fertility struggles, and recent projects in children's media and acting.
Key points
- Finding the Real Susie Cato. The host seeks to uncover the true personality behind Susie's public image.
- The Weight of Financial Stress. Susie shares how financial uncertainty impacts her health and lifestyle.
- From Radio to Television. Transitioning from a night radio career to daytime children's TV was a significant shift.
- A Spark of Romance. An accidental brush leads to a realization of deeper feelings between friends.
- Facing Loss and Change. A challenging time marked by personal loss and career upheaval.
- Navigating Fertility Challenges. The speaker reflects on the emotional toll of fertility treatments and miscarriages, sharing personal experiences of guilt and shame.
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Episode highlights
- Finding the Real Susie CatoThe host seeks to uncover the true personality behind Susie's public image.“I want to try and find the real Susie.”1:35Apr 22, 2023
- The Weight of Financial StressSusie shares how financial uncertainty impacts her health and lifestyle.“There’s no better weight loss regime than the stress of not knowing where your next dollar is coming from.”3:57Apr 22, 2023
- From Radio to TelevisionTransitioning from a night radio career to daytime children's TV was a significant shift.“I actually like sleeping at night.”19:31Apr 22, 2023
- A Spark of RomanceAn accidental brush leads to a realization of deeper feelings between friends.“It was like crazy, he's going my mate's got boobs!”25:23Apr 22, 2023
- Facing Loss and ChangeA challenging time marked by personal loss and career upheaval.“It was a rock bottom time because...”37:07Apr 22, 2023
- Navigating Fertility ChallengesThe speaker reflects on the emotional toll of fertility treatments and miscarriages, sharing personal experiences of guilt and shame.“There's a lot of guilt and shame with that sort of stuff.”39:35Apr 22, 2023
- The Shock of Job LossA sudden change in employment status leads to a wave of emotions and self-reflection.“It was a heck of a shock, it really was.”42:31Apr 22, 2023
- Grief and GrowthThe speaker discusses how grief evolves over time, comparing it to a ball in a jar.“Our grief never gets any smaller; we just grow around it.”43:11Apr 22, 2023





