Best Libby Duffy Podcasts (2025)

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The midlife rage no one warns you about 52:13

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2d ago52:13

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Many women are blindsided in their 40s by a sudden return of explosive anger. Clinical neuropsychologist Caroline Gurvich joins Francesca and Louise to explain how hormonal changes can intensify stress, spark mood swings and leave women feeling unrecognisable to themselves. She also shares what helps: lifestyle shifts, medical support and the impor…

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5 Steps to Alchemize your Self-Doubt, RIGHT NOW 14:57

4h ago14:57

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We're talking about the Self-Doubt Demon and how to call back your power in 5 steps! Other mentors have it wrong. IF we ignore our doubts, they just fester in the background until they explode. Instead of trying to continue on while you have a piece of you in fear, you need all of you to be rooted in safety in order to group. Self-doubt is just a s…

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What an athlete mindset can teach us about pressure 57:44

10d ago57:44

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What do top athletes know about pressure that the rest of us don’t? Dr Kylie Wilson is a mental skills and performance coach who has worked with Olympians, rugby stars and world champions. She joins Francesca and Louise to share some of the mental skills sports stars use that can also help us regular folks in our everyday life. Prepare to take note…

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Lorna Riley on divorce and dating 49:43

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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 i…

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It's complicated: figuring out our relationship with alcohol 59:18

24d ago59:18

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Many women have a complex relationship with alcohol and how it impacts our health and wellbeing as we age. Master health coach, Ree George, joins Louise and Francesca to talk about the role alcohol plays in women's lives, how it impacts us physiologically and psychologically, and why many of us find ourselves drinking more as we deal with the stres…

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When women pay the price for paying the bills, with Nadine Higgins 55:31

1M ago55:31

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Rising costs are hitting every household in Aotearoa, but for many women there’s an added weight – the invisible job of managing the family’s money. In this episode of The Little Things, hosts Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey admit they’ve ended up as the “household CFOs”, juggling bills and budgets by default. They’re joined by financial advisor …

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Could supplements be doing you more harm than good? 53:31

1M ago53:31

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The world of supplements can be overwhelming, but don't worry, we've got you! Naturopath Erin O'Hara joins Francesca and Louise to to help determine if you need supplements, how to select quality products, and make sense of trends and labelling. Discover when supplements can be helpful or even essential, versus when you're just wasting money (and p…

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How we should – and maybe shouldn’t – dress in our mid years, with Michiko Hylands 54:35

1M ago54:35

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This week, Francesca and Louise are joined by celebrity stylist Michiko Hylands to talk fashion after 40 and 50, and how to find your confidence and style as you get older. They discuss wearing colors and styles outside your comfort zone, finding flattering silhouettes for your body type, feeling confident and vibrant with age, investing in timeles…

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Dr Libby on the importance of iron in our overall health 51:41

2M ago51:41

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Do you constantly feel tired and exhausted no matter how much you sleep or rest? Have you been blaming it on stress or a busy life? The answer may be simpler than you think. This week, Francesca and Louise are joined by nutritional biochemist and author of Fix Iron First, Dr. Libby, to discuss the vital role iron plays in our energy levels and over…

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Running marathons and understanding our bodies - what we learned last season 6:48

2M ago6:48

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Francesca and Louise are back for Season 5 - but before they get into the new season, they are catching up on what they took away from Season 4, from grief to gut health, and the major change Louise has implemented. And there's still plenty more to cover, including dementia, alcohol, supplements, iron, fatigue and more. Be sure to subscribe and lis…

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Chasing Fulfillment Over Dollars 15:40

2M ago15:40

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I think fulfillment comes and the dollars follow. Are we really seeking these income goals or are we seeking fulfillment? Are we getting bogged down in the milestones when we could be seeing how big we can go? Shift your energy to seek fulfillment, set big goals (instead of thinking you need to do something else first) as a celebration of your ener…

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Self Doubt is Just Another Spell We Tell Ourselves 7:44

2M ago7:44

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Something that came out of last week's mastermind is Self Doubt is Just Another Spell We Tell Ourselves. The good news is, spells can be re casted whenever you want. When you're ready to cast the spell for success in your business, all it takes is casting from a place of full body happiness, instead of casting the spell from a place of anxiety and …

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Celebration is the Best Way to Deal With Self-Doubt 20:32

3M ago20:32

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We're back and celebrating everything! I don't care if you're celebrating a 15k launch or you're celebrating the coffee machine being done brewing. When you celebrate, you are basically throwing a thank you party for the universe and all it has given you. You are also showing you're own divine wisdom that you are capable of more and strengthening y…

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New Rituals to Birth a New World- With Jena 46:20

4M ago46:20

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Libby and Jena get philosophical about all the BS going on in the world because that's the only way we're getting through it. Listen in for talks of: - Welcoming in the newly spiritual - The renaissance after the plague - Embracing new rituals even if it's just lighting a candle whenever you sit at your desk - Staying witchy when you work a corpora…

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Holly Wainwright on how she learnt to embrace mid-life and the best things about getting older 59:54

4M ago59:54

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For the last episode of the season, Francesca and Louise are joined by author, podcaster and editor with Mamamia, Holly Wainwright. The host of MID and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud, Wainwright has been telling women's stories for most of her career - but she wasn't sure what to expect when she approached middle age herself. She talks to Francesca an…

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The Sweetness of Life 10:54

4M ago10:54

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Romanizing my life in order to get through the chaos. The highlights: Sometimes finding joy feels false and we can accept that and forgive ourselves when we just feel like it's all BS. Instead of gratitude practice, I'm noticing the senses around me. And seeing the world through E's eyes. Instagram: Thespellswetellourselves gmail: yoginiwitchlibby@…

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Why menopause shouldn't hold you back from your exercise goals with Cathy Duffy 45:30

4M ago45:30

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Francesca and Louise have been trail running for several years now, and while they love it as a hobby, both know how menopause and ageing can have an impact on getting into exercise and maintaining it. So this week, they are talking to Cathy Duffy, a running coach with Mile 27 in Australia, and who also has a Bachelor of Human Movement Science. She…

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The Spell of Authenticity- Showing Up as Yourself Even With Your Inner Mean Girl with Josi Dumont 20:37

4M ago20:37

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Listen in as Josi and I talk about how letting the inner mean girl run the show sets you up for a spell of negativity. But, when you embrace your authenticity and your true you, you cast a completely different one. People may not see a perfect me, but they always get the real one. Learn more about Josi! I’m a certified ICF-accredited Mindset & Perf…

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Why you aren't going to sort your life out and why that's a good thing with Oliver Burkeman 46:41

5M ago46:41

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Self-help books and advice gurus often promise big changes to revolutionise how you live your life, or push you to strive for perfection. But what if we accept the fact that we are mortal humans with a finite time on this Earth, with only so much ability to get things done - and if we place ourselves within that reality, is that when we can truly t…

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Goddess Forbid a Girl Lives Happily and Comfortably in Her Body 9:51

5M ago9:51

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Living happily and comfortably in your own body in a society that tries to tell you there's something wrong with you is shadow work and quite possibly rebellion. You can't change my mind. The spell you tell yourself when you believe that you aren't worthy of things until you change something is just going to cement the idea that there's something w…

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A Full Potency Email Response 7:44

5M ago7:44

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My full potency says "I do not have the time or energy to devote to things that don't align with my personal values." So, yeah, I'm back and I'm a bit unhinged but we're in the middle of a hostile government take over and a felon is our president. Explicit content because I swear a lot.

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Why understanding your gut could be the key to a healthy life with Dr Will Bulsiewicz 55:12

5M ago55:12

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In the last few years, everyone has started talking about gut microbiome and how important it is to our health. Everything from longevity to mental health to disease resistance is now being linked to the gut - but how do we achieve a healthy gut microbiome? Do we really need probiotics or can lifestyle and diet alone help our gut to flourish? This …

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How to get the most out of therapy with Jacqui Maguire 49:32

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Therapy can be a useful tool for many of us for a variety of reasons, but often times finding the right person for the right price can be the first barrier in seeking help. So who should you see? How can you access what you need? What does it cost? And how do we get the best out of it? To help you sort through it, this week Francesca and Louise are…

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The secret to extending your lifespan with Dr Nicholas Koemel and Joanna Wane 41:56

5M ago41:56

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Stories about millionaires doing wacky things to decrease their biological age - like plasma transfusions with their teenage sons - have been doing the rounds over the last few years. But extending your lifespan can be done cheaply and easily. This week, Francesca and Louise talk to Dr Nicholas Koemer about the study he was a co-author on that look…

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Adolescence and the conversations you should have with your boys with Andrew Reiner 54:53

5M ago54:53

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The Netflix hit Adolescence has got everyone talking - in particular, it's sparked conversations around boys and young men, and what's causing them to be drawn in by the 'manosphere' online. This week, Francesca and Louise are joined by Andrew Reiner, author of Better Boys, Better Men: The New Masculinity, and a Senior Lecturer at Towson University…

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Why we need to change the way we think about grief with Dr Denise Quinlan 49:05

6M ago49:05

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Grief is something that we all experience in life - we all know what it is like to lose a loved one, be it a family member, friend, or even a pet. It doesn’t seem to matter how prepared you might be, how many times you have experienced it, or the circumstances around it, a devastating loss is just that – devastating. And finding the words to suppor…

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What to know when dealing with your GP with Dr Preeya Alexander 52:04

6M ago52:04

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Our GPs are people we rely on for a lot. A visit can be as simple as a 15 min appointment to establish if our sore throat is a viral or bacterial infection, but it is sometimes the start of a long and difficult pathway of diagnosis, treatment and hopefully recovery for any one of many illnesses and injuries that could befall us. They play a big rol…

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How to adapt your makeup routine as you age with Lisa Matson 53:18

6M ago53:18

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Many of us find a makeup routine that works, even if it takes years to get it right. But that doesn't mean that routine is always going to be the thing that works. This week, Francesca and Louise are joined by acclaimed local makeup artist Lisa Matson to discuss why our old routines don't work as we get older, and what we need to do to keep it work…

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Surviving the empty nest with Kerre Woodham 44:34

6M ago44:34

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This year Francesca and Louise have both sent a child off to university, and it has got them thinking about the empty nest and how to cope. To discuss, Newstalk ZB host Kerre Woodham joins them to get her insights into watching her daughter leave home, leave the country, and raise a family - and why your kids leaving home isn't the end of the world…

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There's a divine consciousness in all of us 16:10

7M ago16:10

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Many of us struggle with the idea that something is "wrong" with us. We’ve been taught that if we just think positively or shift our mindset, all will be well. But here's the truth: it’s not about a mindset issue. It’s about realigning with your divine consciousness and embracing all parts of you—both light and dark. It’s almost like your shadow se…

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Why a metabolism reset is key to sorting your energy levels with Lara Briden 51:28

7M ago51:28

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Francesca and Louise are back for a new season, and to kick things off, they are joined by Christchurch-based Canadian naturopath and author of The Metabolism Reset, Lara Briden, to discuss the key role metabolism plays in maintaining our energy levels, hunger and weight, and what you need to do if things are feeling a little off. See omnystudio.co…

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Names and Titles Are Just Spells We Adopt 18:51

7M ago18:51

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I recently let go of the title of "Mindset Mentor" because it never felt quite right. I am now embracing that what I do here is full body work, soul work, and shadow work alchemy. This got me thinking, the titles that we adopt in our "work" are really just spells that make us conform to whatever field we are in. What if, instead of watering ourselv…

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What we've learned so far - from relationship tips to avoiding sextortion scams! 12:58

7M ago12:58

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The Little Things is coming back for Season 4 next week, but before the new season gets underway, Francesca and Louise are catching up on what they learned last season, including improving their family relationships, getting more protein into their diets, and how Francesca avoided being caught in a sextortion scam! New episodes are back from March …

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The Spells We Live 20:34

7M ago20:34

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Every spell or ritual I have ever done has had 3 parts: Words to set the intention Tools to move it along And some sort of power source I also apply this to our lives. Our realities are a product of the "spell" we put on ourselves. The thoughts we think, the words we say, and the actions we take shape our entire lives. Our realities are just a refl…

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Stay Safe Out There 13:05

8M ago13:05

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There's a lot of Bullsh*t happening in the world right now so let's talk about easy everyday protection spells you can do to keep the all of it away from you. From charming your jewelry to cleansing baths to clapping your hands in people's faces, let's talk about keeping your energy clear from the bullsh*t *explicit content for the amount of times …

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Romanticizing Aging 16:39

8M ago16:39

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I'm turning 33 and found some fine lines in my forehead and it's making me poetic. This has nothing to do with business and everything to do with savoring your life and enjoying it while we can. Take some time and relax, the stress of fitting it all in will just make it worse. IG: Thespellswetellourselves…

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Your Self Identity is Your Power Source 14:25

9M ago14:25

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The way you see your self is the source of all your power. When you make the shift to see yourself as powerful, abundant, and always attracting in the clients, that's how it's going to happen. But I think it takes a little bit more that visualizing. I think we need to decide who we are going to be. So start of with "I am someone who...." One of min…

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The F**k is the point if we aren't going to celebrate? 14:30

9M ago14:30

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Before you go to create your 2025 visionboard and before you set goals for 2025, celebrate your 2024 self. Celebrate the moments you pushed pass the fear Celebrate the things you create whether they turned out amazing or not Celebrate you Celebrate life Because what the f**k is the point if we can't enjoy it. IG: Thespellswetellourselves…

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Have Yourself a Very Witchy Christmas 15:20

9M ago15:20

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Whether you celebrate Yule or Christmas or both, there are ways that we can add in the witchcraft subtly. Like the mulled cider is really just a simmer pot in a crockpot. Grab your witch bells and let's deck these halls. Yule Prayers from Learn Religions for any witches who might still be in the broom closet Happy, Merry whatever IG: Thespellswetel…

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The 1212 Portal and Manifesting Your Dream Home 27:13

10M ago27:13

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In numerology, 1212 is the number of just go for it already. It's the number of stop waiting for the "right" time and just take action already. It's the number of you can manifest anything if you root into your power, stop thinking about it so much, and just do it. Join me as we talk about the 1212 portal, shadow work during the waxing gibbous moon…

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The Full Moon in Taurus: Abundance and Love 15:01

10M ago15:01

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Join me for the Full Moon in Taurus! Taurus: Earth sign, loyal, likes the comfort and luxury, stubborn AF, business queen, ruled by Venus. This full moon is shining a light on your finances and relationships. Time to let go of what is holding you back in these areas. Express your gratitude, make a money bowl, and love yourself a little bit more. Li…

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Misconceptions of Manifestation 15:30

11M ago15:30

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Manifestation is more than just writing out intentions and hoping for the best. Listen in as I talk about manifesting and misconceptions of manifestation Instagram: Thespellswetellourselves TT: thespellswetellou

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Everything to know about weight loss drugs with Professor Jeremy Krebs 43:54

11M ago43:54

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For the final episode of the season, Francesca and Louise are discussing one of the hot topics of lifestyle and wellbeing at the moment - weight loss drugs. Ever since Ozempic hit the market in the US, it's all anyone can talk about - but how do these drugs work, and can you even get them in New Zealand? To discuss this, they are joined by Professo…

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Gabbing about Tarot on the Aries Full Moon 40:54

11M ago40:54

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The perfect Aries full moon message does exist. Welcome Mackenzie! On this week's episode we're going to talk about tarot and mediumship with a special guest. Listen in to learn more about our own tarot journeys, starting your own, deepening intuition, and spirituality during the pandemic. To see more about Mackenzie: https://www.themackenziecollec…

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How to reset your healthy habits with Erin O'Hara 51:28

12M ago51:28

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Forget New Year Resolutions - with the clocks having recently reset, and the school holidays coming to an end, now is the last chance many women will have to reset their healthy habits before the Christmas rush takes over the last few months of the year. With some tips of how to create these habits and stick to them, today Francesca and Louise are …

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Inner Critic or Inner Teacher 10:39

12M ago10:39

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When you ignore your inner critic, you're basically allowing fears to build up in your body. And we all know from our talks on stored emotions, this is just going to cause problems. Your inner critic can show you your fears and then you get to prove them wrong IG: Thespellswetellourselves TT: thespellswetellou email: [email protected]…

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Sex, communication and betrayal: All things intimacy with Jo Robertson 45:48

12M ago45:48

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Intimacy in a relationship is about more than just sex - but good intimacy and honest communication can help your relationship avoid any pitfalls in that area as well. This week, Francesca and Louise are joined by sex therapist Jo Robertson to discuss everything you need to know about intimacy, from being honest about sex, to simple things to keep …

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New Biz Year, Same Manifesting Mindset 12:51

12M ago12:51

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While I was away I had my 4 year Biz-iversary! During this, I needed to do some business planning and figure out where I wanted to go moving forward. The first thing that is happening: The Manifestation Spell is turning into a membership group instead of something that requires a lot of scheduling. See it here IG: Thespellswetellourselves TT: Thesp…

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What women need to know about cardiac health with Dr Cara Wasywich 47:10

12M ago47:10

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Heart disease is the biggest killer of people in New Zealand, including women, yet it is still often seen as a male issue. This episode, Francesca and Louise discuss their own heart and cholesterol journeys and get advice and insight from leading cardiologist, Dr Cara Wasywich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Understanding the middle aged male with Matt Heath and Dr Dougal Sutherland 50:53

1y ago50:53

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The Little Things usually talks about the issues facing women of a certain age - but sometimes, those issues can be caused by their husbands or partners. So today, Francesca and Louise are turning their attention on middle-aged men - why do men get so down as they get older, how can they open up, and is 'male menopause' really a thing? To discuss t…