The Little Things
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The Little Things
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 Fra...
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Dr Justin Coulson on what's really worrying our kids
When our kids worry, we worry. Especially when we don't know what they're worried about! This week, Dr Justin Coulson is back to talk about what reall...
Dr Michelle Dickinson on the power and peril of AI
Are you ready to face the AI revolution that's already transforming our daily lives? Join Francesca and Louise as they step into the world of artifici...
Dr Lucy Hone on the living loss of dementia
When a loved one experiences dementia, grief does not wait for a tidy ending. Francesca and Louise sit down with resilience researcher and grief expe...
The midlife rage no one warns you about
Many women are blindsided in their 40s by a sudden return of explosive anger. Clinical neuropsychologist Caroline Gurvich joins Francesca and Louise t...
What an athlete mindset can teach us about pressure
What do top athletes know about pressure that the rest of us don’t? Dr Kylie Wilson is a mental skills and performance coach who has worked with Olymp...
Lorna Riley on divorce and dating
Coast FM's Lorna Riley has been through two divorces and is now engaged again. Her message to women staring down a midlife separation is clear: it is...
It's complicated: figuring out our relationship with alcohol
Many women have a complex relationship with alcohol and how it impacts our health and wellbeing as we age.
Master health coach, Ree George, joi...
When women pay the price for paying the bills, with Nadine Higgins
Rising costs are hitting every household in Aotearoa, but for many women there’s an added weight – the invisible job of managing the family’s money. I...
Could supplements be doing you more harm than good?
The world of supplements can be overwhelming, but don't worry, we've got you! Naturopath Erin O'Hara joins Francesca and Louise to to help determine i...
How we should – and maybe shouldn’t – dress in our mid years, with Michiko Hylands
This week, Francesca and Louise are joined by celebrity stylist Michiko Hylands to talk fashion after 40 and 50, and how to find your confidence and s...
Dr Libby on the importance of iron in our overall health
Do you constantly feel tired and exhausted no matter how much you sleep or rest? Have you been blaming it on stress or a busy life? The answer may be...
Running marathons and understanding our bodies - what we learned last season
Francesca and Louise are back for Season 5 - but before they get into the new season, they are catching up on what they took away from Season 4, from...
Holly Wainwright on how she learnt to embrace mid-life and the best things about getting older
For the last episode of the season, Francesca and Louise are joined by author, podcaster and editor with Mamamia, Holly Wainwright. The host of MID an...
Why menopause shouldn't hold you back from your exercise goals with Cathy Duffy
Francesca and Louise have been trail running for several years now, and while they love it as a hobby, both know how menopause and ageing can have an...
Why you aren't going to sort your life out and why that's a good thing with Oliver Burkeman
Self-help books and advice gurus often promise big changes to revolutionise how you live your life, or push you to strive for perfection. But what if...
Why understanding your gut could be the key to a healthy life with Dr Will Bulsiewicz
In the last few years, everyone has started talking about gut microbiome and how important it is to our health. Everything from longevity to mental he...
How to get the most out of therapy with Jacqui Maguire
Therapy can be a useful tool for many of us for a variety of reasons, but often times finding the right person for the right price can be the first ba...
The secret to extending your lifespan with Dr Nicholas Koemel and Joanna Wane
Stories about millionaires doing wacky things to decrease their biological age - like plasma transfusions with their teenage sons - have been doing th...
Adolescence and the conversations you should have with your boys with Andrew Reiner
The Netflix hit Adolescence has got everyone talking - in particular, it's sparked conversations around boys and young men, and what's causing them to...
Why we need to change the way we think about grief with Dr Denise Quinlan
Grief is something that we all experience in life - we all know what it is like to lose a loved one, be it a family member, friend, or even a pet.
What to know when dealing with your GP with Dr Preeya Alexander
Our GPs are people we rely on for a lot. A visit can be as simple as a 15 min appointment to establish if our sore throat is a viral or bacterial infe...
How to adapt your makeup routine as you age with Lisa Matson
Many of us find a makeup routine that works, even if it takes years to get it right. But that doesn't mean that routine is always going to be the thin...
Surviving the empty nest with Kerre Woodham
This year Francesca and Louise have both sent a child off to university, and it has got them thinking about the empty nest and how to cope. To discuss...
Why a metabolism reset is key to sorting your energy levels with Lara Briden
Francesca and Louise are back for a new season, and to kick things off, they are joined by Christchurch-based Canadian naturopath and author of The Me...
What we've learned so far - from relationship tips to avoiding sextortion scams!
The Little Things is coming back for Season 4 next week, but before the new season gets underway, Francesca and Louise are catching up on what they le...
Everything to know about weight loss drugs with Professor Jeremy Krebs
For the final episode of the season, Francesca and Louise are discussing one of the hot topics of lifestyle and wellbeing at the moment - weight loss...
How to reset your healthy habits with Erin O'Hara
Forget New Year Resolutions - with the clocks having recently reset, and the school holidays coming to an end, now is the last chance many women will...
Sex, communication and betrayal: All things intimacy with Jo Robertson
Intimacy in a relationship is about more than just sex - but good intimacy and honest communication can help your relationship avoid any pitfalls in t...
What women need to know about cardiac health with Dr Cara Wasywich
Heart disease is the biggest killer of people in New Zealand, including women, yet it is still often seen as a male issue. This episode, Francesca and...
Understanding the middle aged male with Matt Heath and Dr Dougal Sutherland
The Little Things usually talks about the issues facing women of a certain age - but sometimes, those issues can be caused by their husbands or partne...
What you really need to know about nutrition with Dr Stacy Sims
When it comes to nutrition and what you put into your body, there is so much information out there about what not to do and what to do instead that it...
Your guide to making friends and maintaining good relationships with Dr Hannah Korrel
Making friends as a kid is easy work. As an adult? Not so much. From knowing how many friends you should have, to working through relationships that m...
Sextortion and online scams: How to keep your kids safe online with Olivia Carville and Sean Lyons
Parents always want to keep their kids safe in any circumstance, and always have. But with the rise of social media, that has become a more difficult...
All you need to know about going grey and cosmetic procedures with Brad Lepper and Dr Cat Stone
The physical effects of ageing can be difficult for many of us to accept. Whether we’re going grey or starting to develop wrinkles, a lot of us will d...
Caring for ageing parents: What you need to know with Esther Perriam
It’s a topic no one ever wants to think about, but people are being urged to plan early for their parent’s care as they got older. New Zealand’s popul...
Why women are the 'perfect employees' and how to let your bosses know it with Jo Cribb
There are plenty of barriers in place when it comes to women in the workplace - not just from the gender pay gap, but the way mothers and middle-aged...
What you need to know about HRT with Dr Samantha Newman
The Little Things is back for Season 3, and for the first episode, Francesca and Louise are digging into one of the most contentious topics in women's...
From parenting to staying healthy - what we've learned so far
Season 3 of The Little Things is coming out soon - but before that happens, Francesca and Louise are catching up on everything they've learnt from the...
The latest menopause research and what it means for you with Dr Ginni Mansberg
For the last episode of the season, we're revisiting one of the key topics all women need to know about - menopause. A lot has changed in just a few y...
Why bearing the mental load is not 'pre-installed' in women with Dr Robyn Miller
The Mental Load Project is advocating for a change in how heterosexual relationships operate - and that means not placing all the burden of organising...