When did you last look at your will—and how much has your life changed since?

Public Trust principal trustee Michelle Pope joins Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey to unpack wills, trusts and enduring powers of attorney. They discuss what happens when someone dies without a will, how relationship changes can affect your plans, and why clear instructions can make a difficult time easier for the people you leave behind.

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Why are erotic books and TV shows having a moment? And is our appetite for them really new?

On this episode of The Little Things, Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey talk to author and sex historian Dr Esmé Louise James about the history of erotic fiction, from Fanny Hill to today’s romantasy boom. They discuss the appeal of shows such as Heated Rivalry and Bridgerton, the shame that has surrounded women’s reading choices, and whether exploring desire on the page can help us understand ourselves and communicate with a partner.

James is the creator of Kinky History and author of Becoming Venus.

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For some women, the days before their period bring much more than the usual symptoms of PMS.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, can cause severe changes in mood, anxiety, irritability, fatigue and concentration — disrupting work, relationships and everyday life.

Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey are joined by clinical neuropsychologist Dr Caroline Gurvich to explain what PMDD is, why some women may be particularly sensitive to hormonal changes, its links with ADHD and perimenopause, and how it can be diagnosed and treated.

Plus, why tracking your symptoms could be the first step towards recognising that something more than PMS is going on.

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