Hosted by Hannah McQueen · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 41 episodes
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Ageing isn’t overwhelming. It’s just the next bit.Real NZ stories, expert advice and practical tools to help you — and the people you love — stay confident, independent and informed as you age. Hosted by Hannah McQueen and Mark Leishman, with new episodes every week, The Next Bit is a podcast designed to help New Zealanders learn how to age well and support their whānau with clarity. Whether you’re planning your own next chapter, supporting ageing parents, or simply wanting to stay independent for as long as possible, you’re in the right place. https://www.thenextbitpod.com
Hannah McQueen hosts The Next Bit Podcast, a health show with 41 episodes published.
In this episode of The Next Bit Podcast titled "You can’t eat your house – now what?", I dive deep into a pressing issue faced by many retirees: being asset-rich yet cash-poor. As homeowners, many find their wealth tied
Most of us assume the mortgage will be gone by retirement, the kids will eventually leave home, Mum and Dad will have things sorted and things will get easier. The reality is much messier. Many carry a mortgage for longe
Most of us want to age well, and are happy to take the supplements, wear the sleep ring and sit in the sauna in the pursuit of that. But the things making us feel good, and allow us to pat ourselves on the back for being
In this episode of The Next Bit Podcast, join me, Hannah McQueen, as I sit down with geriatrician Dr. Cheryl Johnson to explore the critical topic of care levels as we age. We delve into essential conversations about sta
Join me on this episode of The Next Bit Podcast, titled "From Carer Back To Partner," where we explore the challenging transition from caregiver to spouse. In our previous discussion, we examined the tough decision to mo
In this episode of The Next Bit Podcast, I engage with geriatrician Dr. Cheryl Johnson to explore the challenging transition when your spouse becomes your patient. We delve into the delicate dynamics of caregiving and th
No one gets married thinking, “One day I might have to move you into care.” But for many couples, that becomes one of the hardest, most loving decisions they’ll ever face. In this episode of The Next Bit, Hannah McQueen
Ilona Rodgers became a household name in New Zealand in the 1980s with her role of Maxine Redfern in the iconic TV show Gloss. Now, at nearly 84, Ilona is still as vibrant as ever. Still active, and living with a sense o
Retirement is the time when many people finally take that trip of a lifetime. But long-haul travel takes a different toll as you get older. In this episode, Hannah McQueen and Mark Leishman sit down with Dr Andrew Nelson
In this engaging episode of The Next Bit Podcast, I, Hannah McQueen, dive into the often-overlooked topic of sex after 60, challenging the misconception that intimacy fades with age. Joined by sex therapist Edit Horvath,
In this bite-sized episode of The Next Bit, Hannah McQueen and Mark Leishman revisit one of the most revealing moments from their conversation with retirement village lawyer Jenny Baldwin; the reality of what happens whe
Retirement village contracts can feel like a maze of legal language, hidden costs, and terms that seem designed to make your eyes glaze over. In this bite-sized episode of The Next Bit, Hannah and Mark pull out one of th
In this episode of The Next Bit Podcast, I dive into the intriguing world of retirement villages with expert lawyer Jenny Baldwin. We unravel the common misconceptions surrounding what it really means to buy into a retir
If you think moving into a retirement village works like buying a home, this episode may change the way you see it. In this eye-opening conversation, Hannah McQueen and Mark Leishman sit down with retirement village lawy
No one plans for a marriage to end - especially after 30, 40, or even 50 years. But “grey divorce” is on the rise, and when relationships break down later in life, the emotional, financial, and legal stakes are higher th
In this episode of The Next Bit Podcast, I dive into the often-overlooked financial implications of downsizing your home. Many people assume that selling their house will provide a comfortable retirement, but how realist
In this episode of The Next Bit Podcast, we dive into a deeply personal question: Is it time for you to downsize? Join me, Mark Leishman, as I engage with financial expert Hannah McQueen to explore the signs that indicat
In this episode of The Next Bit Podcast, we tackle the pressing question: is buying before selling a wise strategy or a source of unnecessary stress? Join me, Hannah McQueen, as I discuss the intricacies of downsizing in
In this episode of The Next Bit, Hannah McQueen and Mark Leishman explore the upsides and downsides of the biggest (and most misunderstood) financial decisions in later life: downsizing your home. While it’s often seen a
In this enlightening episode of The Next Bit Podcast, I join Brightly's lead clinical pharmacist, Julia Brooks, to explore "The Preventable Accelerators of Decline." While aging is inevitable, we discuss how certain life
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The Next Bit Podcast is hosted by Hannah McQueen. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 41 episodes.
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