Coast FM's Lorna Riley has been through two divorces and is now engaged again. Her message to women staring down a midlife separation is clear: it is hard, it is heart-breaking, but you can still build a good life on the other side.

Lorna joins Louise and Francesca to talk about the financial and emotional toll of separation, finding herself back in the dating pool in her fifties, a simple screen for red flags and the two year recovery arc. 

Coast FM's Lorna Riley has been through two divorces and is now engaged again. Her message to women staring down a midlife separation is clear: it is hard, it is heart-breaking, but you can still build a good life on the other side. Lorna joins Louise and Francesca to talk about the financial and emotional toll of separation, finding herself back in the dating pool in her fifties, a simple screen for red flags and the two year recovery arc.&nbsp;

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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Lorna Riley on divorce and dating

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Jana McPherson is a food blogger and business owner navigating life as a young widow after losing her husband Hamish in 2023. 

Joining Francesca and Louise to share her story of love, loss, and resilience, Jana discusses the challenges of widowhood, including financial stress, grief, and the emotional burden of caring for her children. 

She also opens up about the importance of self-care, finding support, and learning to move forward. 

Jana McPherson is a food blogger and business owner navigating life as a young widow after losing her husband Hamish in 2023.&nbsp;
Joining Francesca and Louise to share her story of love, loss, and resilience, Jana discusses the challenges of widowhood, including financial stress, grief, and the emotional burden of caring for her children.&nbsp; She also opens up about the importance of self-care, finding support, and learning to move forward.&nbsp;

What happens when you're widowed too soon with Jana McPherson

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The danger of ultra-processed food has been dominating the headlines, but do these foods deserve all the negative press they're getting? 

This week Professor Sarah Berry from King’s College London and chief scientist at ZOE helps us cut through the noise as we unpack what “ultra-processed” actually means, why not all processed foods are created equal, and how some foods are designed to override our natural fullness signals.

Sarah explains the science behind hyper palatable foods, eating speed and why texture matters more than you might think. Plus, we tackle the seed oil debate and the truth about emulsifiers and additives.

The danger of ultra-processed food has been dominating the headlines, but do these foods deserve all the negative press they're getting?&nbsp;
This week Professor Sarah Berry from King&rsquo;s College London and chief scientist at ZOE helps us cut through the noise as we unpack what &ldquo;ultra-processed&rdquo; actually means, why not all processed foods are created equal, and how some foods are designed to override our natural fullness signals.
Sarah explains the science behind hyper palatable foods, eating speed and why texture matters more than you might think. Plus, we tackle the seed oil debate and the truth about emulsifiers and additives.

Is ultra-processed food really that bad for us?

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In a world where our attention is constantly pulled in multiple directions, how do we regain control of our focus? Professor Gloria Mark from the University of California, has spent her career studying what's happening to our attention spans and she joins Francesca and Louise to share some surprising statistics.

It's a wonder we get anything done at all! But don't panic, Gloria also shares plenty of great advice to help us reclaim our focus. 

This is the last episode of The Little Things for 2025. We'll be back next year to dive into more of the little things!

In a world where our attention is constantly pulled in multiple directions, how do we regain control of our focus? Professor Gloria Mark from the University of California, has spent her career studying what's happening to our attention spans and she joins Francesca and Louise to share some surprising statistics.
It's a wonder we get anything done at all! But don't panic, Gloria also shares plenty of great advice to help us reclaim our focus.&nbsp;
This is the last episode of The Little Things for 2025. We'll be back next year to dive into more of the little things!

Bringing attention back into focus

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Lorna Riley on divorce and dating

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