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.

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&mdash;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.

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 start investing when you feel behind

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When did you last look at your will—and how much has your life changed since?

Public Trust principal trustee Michelle Pope joins Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey to unpack wills, trusts and enduring powers of attorney. They discuss what happens when someone dies without a will, how relationship changes can affect your plans, and why clear instructions can make a difficult time easier for the people you leave behind.

When did you last look at your will&mdash;and how much has your life changed since?
Public Trust principal trustee Michelle Pope joins Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey to unpack wills, trusts and enduring powers of attorney. They discuss what happens when someone dies without a will, how relationship changes can affect your plans, and why clear instructions can make a difficult time easier for the people you leave behind.

Who gets what when you’re gone?

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Why are erotic books and TV shows having a moment? And is our appetite for them really new?

On this episode of The Little Things, Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey talk to author and sex historian Dr Esmé Louise James about the history of erotic fiction, from Fanny Hill to today’s romantasy boom. They discuss the appeal of shows such as Heated Rivalry and Bridgerton, the shame that has surrounded women’s reading choices, and whether exploring desire on the page can help us understand ourselves and communicate with a partner.

James is the creator of Kinky History and author of Becoming Venus.

Why are erotic books and TV shows having a moment? And is our appetite for them really new?
On this episode of The Little Things, Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey talk to author and sex historian Dr Esm&eacute; Louise James about the history of erotic fiction, from Fanny Hill to today&rsquo;s romantasy boom. They discuss the appeal of shows such as Heated Rivalry and Bridgerton, the shame that has surrounded women&rsquo;s reading choices, and whether exploring desire on the page can help us understand ourselves and communicate with a partner.
James is the creator of Kinky History and author of Becoming Venus.

Why are we so obsessed with smutty books and TV shows?

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For some women, the days before their period bring much more than the usual symptoms of PMS.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, can cause severe changes in mood, anxiety, irritability, fatigue and concentration — disrupting work, relationships and everyday life.

Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey are joined by clinical neuropsychologist Dr Caroline Gurvich to explain what PMDD is, why some women may be particularly sensitive to hormonal changes, its links with ADHD and perimenopause, and how it can be diagnosed and treated.

Plus, why tracking your symptoms could be the first step towards recognising that something more than PMS is going on.

For some women, the days before their period bring much more than the usual symptoms of PMS.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, can cause severe changes in mood, anxiety, irritability, fatigue and concentration &mdash; disrupting work, relationships and everyday life.
Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey are joined by clinical neuropsychologist Dr Caroline Gurvich to explain what PMDD is, why some women may be particularly sensitive to hormonal changes, its links with ADHD and perimenopause, and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
Plus, why tracking your symptoms could be the first step towards recognising that something more than PMS is going on.

PMDD: When ‘just PMS’ is something much more serious

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