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 Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey admit they’ve ended up as the “household CFOs”, juggling bills and budgets by default. They’re joined by financial advisor and Herald columnist Nadine Higgins, who shares why women are often better investors than they think, how to reframe a restrictive “budget” into a practical spending plan, and the surprising rule of thumb for building an emergency fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 products, and make sense of trends and labelling. Discover when supplements can be helpful or even essential, versus when you're just wasting money (and potentially risking your health) on an unproven fad. From vitamin D to probiotics, magnesium to collagen, Erin shares her insider tips on choosing the right forms, optimal dosing and what to avoid. Timestamps:- Do you need supplements? The mixed evidence [4:21] - Should you take a daily multivitamin? [6:34]- The problem with New Zealand's lax labelling laws [8:56] - Popular supplements decoded: Vitamin D, probiotics, magnesium [12:17]- Supplements for joint health and arthritis [21:34]- Anti-aging supplements like collagen explained [27:11]- Whether electrolytes and vitamin C live up to the hype [32:21]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 colors and styles outside your comfort zone, finding flattering silhouettes for your body type, feeling confident and vibrant with age, investing in timeless pieces, and embracing trends in a way that suits you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 Louise are joined by nutritional biochemist and author of Fix Iron First, Dr. Libby, to discuss the vital role iron plays in our energy levels and overall health, and why more women need to tackle this earlier. Listen as they cover everything from the stages of deficiency and causes, to testing, treatment, and how to get the ideal levels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 has implemented. And there's still plenty more to cover, including dementia, alcohol, supplements, iron, fatigue and more. Be sure to subscribe and listen to the new season of The Little Things starting August 2nd!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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