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The Little Things

NZ Herald
Mental Health
Nutrition
Menopause
Perimenopause
Parenting
Supplements
Aging Parents
Sleep
Alcohol
Aging
Elder Care
Caregiving
Sextortion
Women's Health
Exercise
Career Advancement
Work-Life Balance
Therapy
Sleep Apnea
Multivitamins

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 th... more

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Latest Episodes

Inflammation 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 Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey to explain what inflammation does, why ... more

Do 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 Francesca and Louise to cut through the jargon and explain how women ca... more

What 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 trends, biohacking and information overload. They discuss the everyday hab... more

How 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 prevention and the habits that help people sustain high performance i... more

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Recent Guests

Victoria Harris
Investment Manager and Entrepreneur, co-founder of The Curve
The Curve
Episode: How to start investing when you feel behind
Ginny Mansberg
GP, medical expert, and author
GP in Australia, author of The Women's Longevity Handbook
Episode: How to live longer without overhauling your life
Nick Petrie
Organizational psychologist and author of Burn Bright
Burn Bright author; expert on leadership resilience and burnout prevention
Episode: How to stop stress turning into burnout
Taryn Brumfitt
Award-winning filmmaker, Body Image Movement founder, Embrace movement advocate
Body Image Movement / Embrace Collective
Episode: Taryn Brumfitt: 'We were not born hating our bodies'
Caitlin Taylor
Personal stylist and style coach
Chasing Kate
Episode: What to wear when your wardrobe stops working
Sonia Gray
Host of No Such Thing As Normal podcast
No Such Thing As Normal
Episode: When ADHD and perimenopause collide
Jimmy Wales
Founder of Wikipedia and author of The Seven Rules of Trust
Wikipedia
Episode: Jimmy Wales on why the internet is such an angry place
Kyle MacDonald
Registered psychotherapist with over 20 years clinical experience; chair of the Psychotherapy Board of Aotearoa New Zealand; author and media columnist
Psychotherapy NZ / The New Zealand Herald / Nuttas Club (Newstalk ZB)
Episode: Why midlife criticism hits so hard - and how to handle it
Niki Bezzant
Author and menopause expert
Author of This Changes Everything and The Everything Guide
Episode: Why you can't blame menopause for weight gain

Hosts

Francesca Rudkin
Host of The Little Things; NZ Herald podcast experience; focus on health, aging, and practical wellness guidance
Louise Ayrey
Co-host of The Little Things; health researcher; covers health, wellness, sleep, and parenting topics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Love the little things !

    Great to have you back ladies - looking forward to season 6 !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    27MKK
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • LOVE

    Adore this podcast, sensible, science based, funny, have shared widely with friends it’s so good. Thank you for making it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agestage
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Aging Well… hopefully

    Your podcast - Such a terrific find! As a post menopausal woman I wish I’d known some of this stuff 15 years ago. I’ll make sure I share this with the younger women in my life.

    Also great to get the positive feedback that some of my later life decisions are on the right track.

    Looking forward to series 2.

    Erin H.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ErinL.H
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Hi girls,

    Loving your podcast. A great pace to listen to and quite a few ‘a-ha’ moments for me. Have listened and read around some of your topics and some can be too scientific, boring or hard to relate to. Not yours.

    A big thumbs up from me.

    Emma D

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    billys hero 7
    New Zealand3 years ago

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Guests and hosts are described as warm, approachable, and knowledgeable.
Audience finds guests credible and topics relatable, not overly technical.
Show offers a balanced, non-scare approach to midlife health and aging.
Listeners praise accessibility and actionable science-based tips.

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How to start investing when you feel behind
Q: Why is it important to reduce jargon and make investing more approachable for women, and how does The Curve address this?
Jargon-heavy finance deters engagement; The Curve simplifies concepts, emphasizes real-world applications, and creates a supportive community to build confidence and consistency.
How to start investing when you feel behind
Q: What should someone new to investing do first, given they're balancing expenses and don't feel they have extra money?
Get a lay of the land with budgeting to identify small, available amounts, then start with automatic contributions and easy-to-access options like ETFs or platforms that lower barriers.
How to start investing when you feel behind
Q: So if you've got a KiwiSaver, would you suggest that you annually reassess and potentially contribute more financially, or is there a better approach to investing your money?
Increase contributions gradually rather than jumping to a high percentage; consider parallel savings options and ensure you have an emergency fund and a plan that aligns with long-term goals.
When ADHD and perimenopause collide
Q: How should someone approach medication changes during perimenopause?
Work with a clinician, expect possible adjustments to dopamine receptor activity, and be prepared for several tweaks and delivery methods before finding what works; don't assume the first option is the only solution.
When ADHD and perimenopause collide
Q: What can listeners do right now to start addressing ADHD and perimenopause together?
Prioritize education about how hormones affect cognition and emotion, seek medical guidance to review ADHD meds in light of perimenopause, and build a support network through groups or communities to share experiences and strategies.

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A practical, science-based show focused on health, well-being, parenting, and relationships for midlife women. Across episodes, hosts translate expert insights into doable actions—covering aging, menopause and midlife health, stress and burnout, body image, nutrition, sleep, and focused habits to improve daily life. Guests span healthcare, psychology, nutrition, cosmetics, and parenting, offering balanced, evidence-based guidance and real-world stories. The show often emphasizes sustainability over fads, thoughtful self-care, and meaningful conversations that help listeners navigate midlife with clarity and confidence.

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1. Victoria Harris
2. Ginny Mansberg
3. Nick Petrie
4. Taryn Brumfitt
5. Caitlin Taylor
6. Sonia Gray
7. Jimmy Wales
8. Kyle MacDonald

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