Many parents find sex to be a difficult and uncomfortable topic. It can be daunting to know how to talk about such an important part of being human with children, never mind working out what they actually should know at what age.

With society being quite sexualised at times and pornography becoming very accessible, preparing children for the world we find ourselves in can feel complex.

Today, Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey talk to sex and relationship therapist Jo Robertson who shares her take on how parents can navigate these sensitive topics with their children.

Many parents find sex to be a difficult and uncomfortable topic. It can be daunting to know how to talk about such an important part of being human with children, never mind working out what they actually should know at what age.
With society being quite sexualised at times and pornography becoming very accessible, preparing children for the world we find ourselves in can feel complex.
Today, Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey talk to sex and relationship therapist Jo Robertson who shares her take on how parents can navigate these sensitive topics with their children.

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!

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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How to talk to your kids about sex with therapist Jo Robertson

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 media and weight loss drugs to ageing and self-acceptance, she explains why the goal isn't loving your body every day, but learning to stop being at war with it.

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 media and weight loss drugs to ageing and self-acceptance, she explains why the goal isn't loving your body every day, but learning to stop being at war with it.

Taryn Brumfitt: 'We were not born hating our bodies'

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/bb39fcfe-c0bc-4c17-9be7-b46e003419f5/transcript

Francesca and Louise are joined by personal stylist and style coach Caitlin Taylor for a practical conversation about finding your personal style in midlife.

They discuss why wardrobes can become overwhelming as our bodies, lifestyles and confidence change, and how to work out what actually suits the person you are now.

Caitlin shares advice on understanding colour, identifying your “best bits”, clearing out clothes that no longer serve you, building a more useful wardrobe, avoiding impulse buys, and making getting dressed feel simpler, more confident and more fun.

Francesca and Louise are joined by personal stylist and style coach Caitlin Taylor for a practical conversation about finding your personal style in midlife.
They discuss why wardrobes can become overwhelming as our bodies, lifestyles and confidence change, and how to work out what actually suits the person you are now.
Caitlin shares advice on understanding colour, identifying your &ldquo;best bits&rdquo;, clearing out clothes that no longer serve you, building a more useful wardrobe, avoiding impulse buys, and making getting dressed feel simpler, more confident and more fun.

What to wear when your wardrobe stops working

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/651ba264-517d-47a6-81f4-b46000387804/transcript

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.

From burnout and masking to hormones, anxiety and losing your ability to cope, Sonia shares her own late diagnosis journey and explains why understanding your brain can be life changing.

Broadcaster and No Such Thing As Normal host Sonia Gray joins Francesca and Lou to unpack what happens when&nbsp; ADHD and perimenopause collide, and why so many women are only being diagnosed later in life. From burnout and masking to hormones, anxiety and losing your ability to cope, Sonia shares her own late diagnosis journey and explains why understanding your brain can be life changing.

When ADHD and perimenopause collide

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/1cf6b156-2ecf-444c-9820-b4510176a5ac/transcript

How to talk to your kids about sex with therapist Jo Robertson

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