The Little Things

Exercise may seem like one of those that shouldn't be separated by gender - but growing research has found that 'one size fit all' exercise plans are often tailored solely for men, and don't factor in the different physiology of women. On today's episode, Francesca and Louise are joined by Dr Stacy Sims to discuss her research into this area, and what women really need to know about exercising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

It’s a subject many women would prefer not to think about, but there’s no avoiding the fact many struggle with issues with their pelvic floor as they get older. Studies show one in three women who give birth face some sort of ongoing issue as they get older, from prolapse to stress incontinence, but the ageing process can impact those who never go through pregnancy as well. Today, Francesca and Louise talk to Caitlin Day, a pelvic floor physiotherapist and the found of Unity Studios, specialising in

Dieting and nutrition have become a multi-billion dollar industry in recent years - but are we being sold a lie when it comes to calorie counting, exercise and fad diets? Today, Francesca and Louise talk to Professor Tim Spector about his decades of research into genetics, food and nutrition to discuss what does and doesn't work, recent discoveries about gut microbiome, and what blue foods can tell you about your intestines! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know menopause is technically only a day - and that everything you experience before then is perimenopause? That's just one of the aspects of menopause Francesca and Lousie weren't fully aware of until they went through it themselves. To help digest the truth about menopause - from the symptoms, the duration, and the treatments - they go deep on the matter with Niki Bezzant, author of This Changes Everything: The Honest Guide to Menopause and Perimenopause. See omnystudio.com/listener for

Francesca and Louise are kicking off the series with a focus on something everyone needs to know - the secrets to maintaining a functioning relationship with your significant other. Karen Nimmo, clinical psychologist and author of The Good Partner, joins to discuss the different types of intimacy, the realities of communication and sharing workload, tips to get things to work - and what to do when the wheels are really starting to fall off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Little Things begins Saturday February 4th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.