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The Little Things

The Little Things

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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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Episodes
  • Why midlife criticism hits so hard - and how to handle it

    Why midlife criticism hits so hard - and how to handle it
    Apr 24 2026

    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 build resilience and maintain a positive outlook while Francesca and Louise give context to why criticism seems to hit harder in midlife.

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    48 mins
  • Why you can't blame menopause for weight gain

    Why you can't blame menopause for weight gain
    Apr 10 2026

    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, breast density, and how to manage perimenopause and menopause symptoms.

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    47 mins
  • Cosmetic treatments - the good, the bad and the downright dangerous

    Cosmetic treatments - the good, the bad and the downright dangerous
    Mar 27 2026

    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 hype from reality.

    They also dig into skincare essentials, and the truth about trending ingredients like peptides and exosomes.

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    50 mins
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