• Everything to know about weight loss drugs with Professor Jeremy Krebs
    Oct 18 2024

    For the final episode of the season, Francesca and Louise are discussing one of the hot topics of lifestyle and wellbeing at the moment - weight loss drugs. Ever since Ozempic hit the market in the US, it's all anyone can talk about - but how do these drugs work, and can you even get them in New Zealand?

    To discuss this, they are joined by Professor Jeremy Krebs to answer all your questions.

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    44 mins
  • How to reset your healthy habits with Erin O'Hara
    Oct 11 2024

    Forget New Year Resolutions - with the clocks having recently reset, and the school holidays coming to an end, now is the last chance many women will have to reset their healthy habits before the Christmas rush takes over the last few months of the year.

    With some tips of how to create these habits and stick to them, today Francesca and Louise are joined by naturopath Erin O'Hara.

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    51 mins
  • Sex, communication and betrayal: All things intimacy with Jo Robertson
    Oct 4 2024

    Intimacy in a relationship is about more than just sex - but good intimacy and honest communication can help your relationship avoid any pitfalls in that area as well.

    This week, Francesca and Louise are joined by sex therapist Jo Robertson to discuss everything you need to know about intimacy, from being honest about sex, to simple things to keep your relationship alive and communicative.

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    46 mins
  • What women need to know about cardiac health with Dr Cara Wasywich
    Sep 27 2024

    Heart disease is the biggest killer of people in New Zealand, including women, yet it is still often seen as a male issue. This episode, Francesca and Louise discuss their own heart and cholesterol journeys and get advice and insight from leading cardiologist, Dr Cara Wasywich.

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    47 mins
  • Understanding the middle aged male with Matt Heath and Dr Dougal Sutherland
    Sep 20 2024

    The Little Things usually talks about the issues facing women of a certain age - but sometimes, those issues can be caused by their husbands or partners.

    So today, Francesca and Louise are turning their attention on middle-aged men - why do men get so down as they get older, how can they open up, and is 'male menopause' really a thing?

    To discuss this, their joinged by broadcaster and A Life Less Punishing author, Matt Heath, and clinical psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland.

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    51 mins
  • What you really need to know about nutrition with Dr Stacy Sims
    Sep 13 2024

    When it comes to nutrition and what you put into your body, there is so much information out there about what not to do and what to do instead that it can be difficult to know the truth.

    This week, Francesca and Louise are joined once again by NZ-based leading expert on women's health and fitness, Dr Stacy Sims, to discuss all things nutrition, hydration, food and gut microbiome.

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    46 mins
  • Your guide to making friends and maintaining good relationships with Dr Hannah Korrel
    Sep 6 2024

    Making friends as a kid is easy work. As an adult? Not so much. From knowing how many friends you should have, to working through relationships that might be too toxic, juggling friends in adulthood is sometimes as complicated as your playground relationships.

    This week, Francesca and Louise are joined by Dr Hannah Korrel, author of How to Break Up With Friends, to discuss all the advice you need to know for navigating, maintaining and building friendships in adulthood.

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    43 mins
  • Sextortion and online scams: How to keep your kids safe online with Olivia Carville and Sean Lyons
    Aug 30 2024

    Parents always want to keep their kids safe in any circumstance, and always have. But with the rise of social media, that has become a more difficult task.

    Today, Francesca and Louise talk with US-based Kiwi journalist Olivia Carville on her investigation into the extent of sextortion scams targeting teen boys there, and then get advice on what parents can do to help their kids navigate the internet safely with NetSafe's Sean Lyons.

    Suicide and depression help services:

    If it is an emergency and you or someone else is at risk, call 111.

    For counselling and support:

    • Lifeline: http://www.lifeline.co.nz, call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP)
    • Suicide Crisis Helpline: www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline, or call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

    Youth services:

    • Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234
    • What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
    • Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
    • Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
    • Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call 0800 000 053

    For more information and support, talk to your local doctor, hauora, community mental health team, or counselling service.

    The Mental Health Foundation has more helplines and service contacts - click here for information

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    51 mins