The Little Things
autor: NZ Herald
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Alison Mau on helping survivors find a way forward
Alison Mau on helping survivors find a way forward
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In a world where well-being influencers are driven by endorsements, wellness trends generally come at a cost, and busy lives disrupt our best intentions, all many women want are simple, science-based facts to help us live a productive, happy balanced life.
Enter The Little Things. Broadcaster Francesca Rudkin and health researcher Louise Ayrey have been friends for over a decade and have been through it all, and along the way have learned the benefits of practical information over costly fads. Join them for new episodes on Saturdays where they talk to experts on health, wellbeing, parenting and relationships to give you the information you need to thrive!
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- Alison Mau on helping survivors find a way forward · 49 minAlison Mau joins Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey to discuss Tika, the independent sexual harm reporting platform she co-founded with Zoë Lawton. Ali explains how Tika…
- Who gets what when you’re gone? · 47 minWhen did you last look at your will—and how much has your life changed since? Public Trust principal trustee Michelle Pope joins Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey to unpack…
- Why are we so obsessed with smutty books and TV shows? · 49 minWhy are erotic books and TV shows having a moment? And is our appetite for them really new? On this episode of The Little Things, Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey talk to author…
- PMDD: When ‘just PMS’ is something much more serious · 36 minFor some women, the days before their period bring much more than the usual symptoms of PMS. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, can cause severe changes in mood, anxiety…
- How to speak with confidence (even when you’re nervous) · 45 minPublic speaking can be terrifying – even for people who do it for a living. Broadcaster Toni Street joins Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey to share the lessons she’s learned…
- What inflammation is really doing to your body · 37 minInflammation has become one of the biggest buzzwords in health and wellness — but do we actually understand what it is? Award-winning immunologist Professor Roslyn Kemp joins…
- How to start investing when you feel behind · 48 minDo you manage the household bills but still feel unsure about investing, KiwiSaver or planning for retirement? Investment manager and The Curve co-founder Victoria Harris joins…
- How to live longer without overhauling your life · 57 minWhat actually helps us live longer — and live well for longer? GP and women’s health expert Dr Ginny Mansberg joins Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey to cut through wellness…
- How to stop stress turning into burnout · 50 minHow do we build successful careers and work hard without burning out? Organisational psychologist Nick Petrie joins Francesca and Louise to talk about stress, rumination, burnout…
- Taryn Brumfitt: 'We were not born hating our bodies' · 46 minAs concerns grow about the return of extreme thinness, Australian body image advocate Taryn Brumfitt joins Louise and Francesca to explore why beauty standards continue to shape…
- What to wear when your wardrobe stops working · 59 minFrancesca and Louise are joined by personal stylist and style coach Caitlin Taylor for a practical conversation about finding your personal style in midlife. They discuss why…
- When ADHD and perimenopause collide · 51 minBroadcaster and No Such Thing As Normal host Sonia Gray joins Francesca and Lou to unpack what happens when ADHD and perimenopause collide, and why so many women are only being…
- Jimmy Wales on why the internet is such an angry place · 52 minWikipedia founder Jimmy Wales joins Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey for a chat about trust, outrage and what the internet is doing to the way we see each other. From…
- Why midlife criticism hits so hard - and how to handle it · 48 minThis week Francesca and Louise dive into the tricky topic of dealing with criticism and negative thoughts. They're joined by psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, who shares his…
- Why you can't blame menopause for weight gain · 47 minMenopause expert Niki Bezzant has some bad news for us: we can't blame our midlife weight gain on menopause. Niki joins Francesca and Louise to discuss what's really behind that…
- Cosmetic treatments - the good, the bad and the downright dangerous · 50 minMicroneedling, LED masks, Botox in a bottle - these are just a few of the many cosmetic trends we're bombarded with on a daily basis. But what works, what doesn't and what could…
- Keeping the love alive after the kids have left home · 48 minClinical psychologist Karen Nimmo joins Francesca and Lou for a discussion about navigating relationships when the kids leave the nest. Together they tackle the challenges of…
- What happens when you're widowed too soon with Jana McPherson · 59 minJana McPherson is a food blogger and business owner navigating life as a young widow after losing her husband Hamish in 2023. Joining Francesca and Louise to share her story of…
- Is ultra-processed food really that bad for us? · 55 minThe danger of ultra-processed food has been dominating the headlines, but do these foods deserve all the negative press they're getting? This week Professor Sarah Berry from…
- Bringing attention back into focus · 52 minIn a world where our attention is constantly pulled in multiple directions, how do we regain control of our focus? Professor Gloria Mark from the University of California, has…
