The Little Things
The Little Things
Playlist by The Little ThingsIn 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 …70 clip(s) in playlist
What to wear when your wardrobe stops working
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 …
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When ADHD and perimenopause collide
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…
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Jimmy Wales on why the internet is such an angry place
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales joins Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey for a chat about trust, outrage and what the internet is doing to the way we see each other. From doomscrolling and toxic algorithms to political division, online arguments and the collapse of nuance, Wales explains why social m…
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Why midlife criticism hits so hard - and how to handle it
This week Francesca and Louise dive into the tricky topic of dealing with criticism and negative thoughts. They're joined by psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, who shares his expertise on how to navigate negative feedback and the feelings that come with them. Kyle offers practical advice on how to…
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Why you can't blame menopause for weight gain
Menopause expert Niki Bezzant has some bad news for us: we can't blame our midlife weight gain on menopause. Niki joins Francesca and Louise to discuss what's really behind that sneaky middle age spread and what role menopause plays if it doesn't directly cause it. They also discuss hormone therapy…
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Cosmetic treatments - the good, the bad and the downright dangerous
Microneedling, LED masks, Botox in a bottle - these are just a few of the many cosmetic trends we're bombarded with on a daily basis. But what works, what doesn't and what could actually do more harm than good? Francesca and Louise sit down with cosmetic medicine expert Dr Sarah Hart to separate hy…
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Keeping the love alive after the kids have left home
Clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo joins Francesca and Lou for a discussion about navigating relationships when the kids leave the nest. Together they tackle the challenges of transitioning from a child-centric life to a more adult-oriented one, and the pressure this can put on relationships. Karen…
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What happens when you're widowed too soon with Jana McPherson
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 emoti…
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Is ultra-processed food really that bad for us?
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” actuall…
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Bringing attention back into focus
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 surprisi…
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