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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 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!

Society & Culture Parenting Self-Improvement Education Relationships Health & Fitness Kids & Family
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
55
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Lorna Riley on divorce and dating

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 hard, it is heart-breaking, but you can still bui…

00:49:43  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
It's complicated: figuring out our relationship with alcohol

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, joins Louise and Francesca to talk about the role alcohol …

00:59:18  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
When women pay the price for paying the bills, with Nadine Higgins

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. In this episode of The Little Things, hosts France…

00:55:31  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
Could supplements be doing you more harm than good?

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 if you need supplements, how to select quality pro…

00:53:31  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
How we should – and maybe shouldn’t – dress in our mid years, with Michiko Hylands

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 style as you get older. They discuss wearing color…

00:54:35  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
Dr Libby on the importance of iron in our overall health

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 simpler than you think.

This week, Francesca and …

00:51:41  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
Running marathons and understanding our bodies - what we learned last season

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 grief to gut health, and the major change Louise …

00:06:48  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
Holly Wainwright on how she learnt to embrace mid-life and the best things about getting older

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 and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud, Wainwright has bee…

00:59:54  |   Fri 23 May 2025
Why menopause shouldn't hold you back from your exercise goals with Cathy Duffy

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 impact on getting into exercise and maintaining i…

00:45:30  |   Fri 16 May 2025
Why you aren't going to sort your life out and why that's a good thing with Oliver Burkeman

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 we accept the fact that we are mortal humans with…

00:46:41  |   Fri 09 May 2025
Why understanding your gut could be the key to a healthy life with Dr Will Bulsiewicz

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 health to disease resistance is now being linked to…

00:55:12  |   Fri 02 May 2025
How to get the most out of therapy with Jacqui Maguire

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 barrier in seeking help.

So who should you see? How…

00:49:32  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
The secret to extending your lifespan with Dr Nicholas Koemel and Joanna Wane

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 the rounds over the last few years. But extending y…

00:41:56  |   Fri 18 Apr 2025
Adolescence and the conversations you should have with your boys  with Andrew Reiner

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 be drawn in by the 'manosphere' online.

This wee…

00:54:53  |   Fri 11 Apr 2025
Why we need to change the way we think about grief with Dr Denise Quinlan

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. 

It doesn’t seem to matter how prepared you might be…

00:49:05  |   Fri 04 Apr 2025
What to know when dealing with your GP with Dr Preeya Alexander

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 infection, but it is sometimes the start of a long an…

00:52:04  |   Fri 28 Mar 2025
How to adapt your makeup routine as you age with Lisa Matson

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 thing that works.

This week, Francesca and Louise are…

00:53:18  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
Surviving the empty nest with Kerre Woodham

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, Newstalk ZB host Kerre Woodham joins them to ge…

00:44:34  |   Fri 14 Mar 2025
Why a metabolism reset is key to sorting your energy levels with Lara Briden

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 Metabolism Reset, Lara Briden, to discuss the key r…

00:51:28  |   Fri 07 Mar 2025
What we've learned so far - from relationship tips to avoiding sextortion scams!

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 learned last season, including improving their fami…

00:12:58  |   Fri 28 Feb 2025
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