The Little Things

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 television, including how to manage nerves, connect with an audience, stop chasing perfection and become a more confident communicator.
Plus, why preparation matters, how body language can change the way you feel, and why saying yes to intimidating opportunities can help build confidence over time.
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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 explain what inflammation does, why it isn’t always bad, how it changes as we age, and whether so-called anti-inflammatory foods and products really live up to the hype.
Plus, the everyday things that genuinely help keep your immune system working well.
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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 jargon and explain how women can start building their financial confidence—no matter their age or how much money they have.
From emergency funds and KiwiSaver to ETFs and investing your first dollar, this episode offers simple, practical steps to help you finally get started.
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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 information overload. They discuss the everyday habits that make the biggest difference, including food, movement, muscle, sleep and stress, as well as inflammation, GLP-1 medications and the health changes women should not ignore.
Most importantly, Dr Ginny explains why ageing well does not require a complete life overhaul — just a few realistic changes that work for you.
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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 people sustain high performance in an always-on world.
Nick shares the personal story that led him into this work, explains the difference between pressure and stress, and offers practical advice on how to stop ruminating, manage energy, create better boundaries and switch off at the end of the day.
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