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Hosted by NZ Herald · health · EN-NZ · 80 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchIn 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.
The Little Things is hosted by NZ Herald. The show has published 80 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Alison Mau on helping survivors find a way forward" (23 October 2026, 49 minutes), "Who gets what when you’re gone?" (9 October 2026, 47 minutes), and "Why are we so obsessed with smutty books and TV shows?" (25 September 2026, 49 minutes).
The Little Things publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 80 episodes.
Booking probability for The Little Things is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Little Things requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Little Things's contact route on record: verified email.
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NZ Herald hosts The Little Things, a health show with 80 episodes published.
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Alison 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 identifies reports naming the same person...
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When 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 wills, trusts and enduring powers of...
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Why 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 and sex historian Dr Esmé Louise...
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For 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, irritability, fatigue and concentration...
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Public 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 from 20 years in radio and...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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As 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 the way we see ourselves. From social...
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<p>As 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 the way we see ourselves. From social...
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<p >Francesca and Louise are joined by personal stylist and style coach Caitlin Taylor for a practical conversation about finding your personal style in midlife.</p> <p >They discuss why wardrobes can become...
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<p>Broadcaster 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 diagnosed later in life.<br><br>From...
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<p>Wikipedia 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.</p> <p>From doomscrolling and toxic algorithms to...
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<p>This 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 expertise on how to navigate negative...
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<p>Menopause 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 sneaky middle age spread and what role...
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<p >Microneedling, 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 actually do more harm than good...
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<p>Clinical 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 transitioning from a child-centric life...
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<p>Jana McPherson is a food blogger and business owner navigating life as a young widow after losing her husband Hamish in 2023. </p> <p>Joining Francesca and Louise to share her story of love, loss, and resilience...
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<p >The danger of ultra-processed food has been dominating the headlines, but do these foods deserve all the negative press they're getting? </p> <p >This week Professor Sarah Berry from King’s College London and chief...
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Director and Producer, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
award winning filmmaker, bestselling author, 2023 Australian of the Year, The Embrace Collective
Founder of Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation
psychotherapist, Neighborhood Ventures Podcast
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