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!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The truth about anti-ageing skincare with Dr Cara McDonald
It's hard to avoid being bombarded with advertisements and different products that all vow to reverse the signs of ageing - but do any of them actually work, or are there some very inexpensive method…
How to raise teens in an age of anxiety and judgement with Dr Justin Coulson
It's tough being a teenager these days, with constant access to phones not helping with anxiety - and it's just as hard being a parent, often for the same reasons of competitiveness and comparison wi…
Elise Loehnen on the societal pressures women face and how to overcome them
Until 2020, Elise Loehnen seemed like she had it al. As the Chief Content Officer at Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP, she was helping lead the way at one of the most talked about brands in the world.
That's u…
How to stay mobile as you get older with Juliet Starrett
Mobility may not be the sexiest topic around - something fitness advocate Juliet Starrett is very aware of. However, more and more data shows how poor mobility can be a major health risk as you get o…
Avoiding burnout and managing your brain health with Jude Walter
The Little Things is back for Season 2! And as we leave summer holidays behind and settle back into our regular routine, how do we avoid getting overwhelmed and hitting a wall in all aspects of our l…
The Little Things - Season 2 coming soon
Listen to new episodes from February 3rd wherever you get your podcasts.
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The best ways to delay cognitive decline with Dr Ginni Mansberg
For the last episode in this season of The Little Things, Francesca and Louise are talking to Dr Ginni Mansberg about her new book, Save Your Brain. She shares what she has learned about delaying dem…
What to know if you or a friend are diagnosed with cancer with Juliet Ireland
On a personal episode this week, Louise and Francesca discuss their shared experience after Louise was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. They discuss what Louise and her family went through, and …
How women should be exercising with Dr Stacy Sims
Exercise may seem like one of those that shouldn't be separated by gender - but growing research has found that 'one size fit all' exercise plans are often tailored solely for men, and don't factor i…
How to talk to your kids about sex with therapist Jo Robertson
Many parents find sex to be a difficult and uncomfortable topic. It can be daunting to know how to talk about such an important part of being human with children, never mind working out what they act…
Exploring the mysteries of your pelvic floor with physiotherapist Caitlin Day
It’s a subject many women would prefer not to think about, but there’s no avoiding the fact many struggle with issues with their pelvic floor as they get older. Studies show one in three women who gi…
What really works for dieting and nutrition with Professor Tim Spector
Dieting and nutrition have become a multi-billion dollar industry in recent years - but are we being sold a lie when it comes to calorie counting, exercise and fad diets? Today, Francesca and Louise …
The truth about menopause with Niki Bezzant
Did you know menopause is technically only a day - and that everything you experience before then is perimenopause? That's just one of the aspects of menopause Francesca and Lousie weren't fully awar…
The realities of a healthy relationship with Karen Nimmo
Francesca and Louise are kicking off the series with a focus on something everyone needs to know - the secrets to maintaining a functioning relationship with your significant other. Karen Nimmo, clin…
Trailer
The Little Things begins Saturday February 4th!
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