Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert explains why eating healthy is hard

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In this day and age, everyone knows the value of eating healthy food - but it's still a complicated process in this day and age.

Diets come with restrictions and many people report feeling trapped by an all-or-nothing mentality - which results in backsliding over busy times.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains how we can improve our diets and eat better without letting mistakes bring us down.

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Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert explains why eating healthy is hard

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

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In this day and age, everyone knows the value of eating healthy food - but it's still a complicated process in this day and age.

Diets come with restrictions and many people report feeling trapped by an all-or-nothing mentality - which results in backsliding over busy times.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains how we can improve our diets and eat better without letting mistakes bring us down.

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rebecca Gibney: Australian actress on her brand-new show 'Happiness' 14:49

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Australian actress Rebecca Gibney has made a solid name for herself in a variety of popular TV shows - and her latest project is due to air on Three this week. Gibney is well known for her roles on The Flying Doctors , Packed to the Rafters and as Dr Jane Halifax, but she's hoping to branch out with her new show Happiness. The show is a musical sitcom series centred around a community theatre group. "It just felt like an amateur theatre production - and that's how we felt when we were filming it, it really felt like we became this little family." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Amanda Knox: author and activist opens up about her new book 'Free: My Search for Meaning'. 16:08

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In 2007, Amanda Knox was arrested for the brutal murder of her flatmate while studying in Italy - and it was a case that captured international attention. Amanda was found guilty, convicted of the murder and spent four years in an Italian prison - but she was later found to be wrongly convicted. 10 years after she was officially exonerated of the crime, she's told her story in her new memoir Free: My Search for Meaning. "I was immersed in a very restrictive environment...it was really important, for my sanity, to develop a sense of place and purpose." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Whitcoulls Recommends: See How They Fall and Careless People 4:34

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See How They Fall by Rachel Paris. The uber-rich Turner family operate a luxury goods empire from Sydney, where their venal self interest knows no bounds. When their patriarch dies, the heirs call a meeting where things go terribly wrong and their cocooned world becomes the subject of a major police enquiry. Skye married into this money but as things unfold, finds she can’t believe what they’re capable of. This is truly a world you want no part of, but as the 1 percenters increasingly rule over us, it’s a staggering insight into how some of them might have got there. Careless People by Sarah Wynn Williams. Sarah is a New Zealander who spent seven years working at Facebook/Meta – a job she entered with high ideals, believing Facebook would be a force for good. What she found, though, was a company where revenue was everything, whose leaders got away with terrible behaviour and who were aware of the disastrous aspects of many of its policies but chose to do nothing. The absence of any kind of moral compass is staggering. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer with her favourite spots in Cancun 4:42

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If Cancun is on your holiday radar, BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton's made a list of her top spots to check out. From the holiday hotspots to the sacred sites to the wide mix of dining options, Megan's revealed how to pack a big experience into a short timeframe. Read more about Megan's experience with Cancun here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Sunday Panel: Do health influencers need to follow regulations? 9:21

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This week on The Sunday Panel, T he Front Page host Chelsea Daniels and Director at 818 Chris Henry joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Finance Minister Nicola Willis outlined some supermarket competition options today - including bringing in a third player or breaking up the current system. What do we make of this? What could these mean for food prices? Kiwi fashion designer Sera Lilly has taken to social media after discovering her designs had been ripped off by online retailer Shein. Do we buy products off these types of websites? Is this harmful? Kiwi fashion designer Sera Lilly has taken to social media after discovering her designs had been ripped off by online retailer Shein. Do we buy products off these types of websites? Is this harmful? Do health influencers need to follow regulations? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2025 1:56:51

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On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 30 March 2025, Amanda Knox joins Francesca to talk about being the girl accused of murder. Australian actress Rebecca Gibney discusses brand new show 'Happiness', which centres around a community theatre group. Ahead of Nicola Willis' announcement, competition consultant Ernie Newman considered what the supermarket sector needs to do to introduce more competition in the industry. Francesca wonders if the country's stadium wars will ever be over. And, Dr Michelle Dickinson discusses non-surgical treatments for lower back pain - what works and what doesn't? Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert explains why eating healthy is hard 4:07

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In this day and age, everyone knows the value of eating healthy food - but it's still a complicated process in this day and age. Diets come with restrictions and many people report feeling trapped by an all-or-nothing mentality - which results in backsliding over busy times. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains how we can improve our diets and eat better without letting mistakes bring us down. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mike van de Elzen: Making your own Passata 4:01

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Making your own Passata 12 ripe tomatoes 2 sticks rosemary 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed slightly 1/2 tsp flaky salt 1 fresh chili, stalk removed and cut in half 1 tbsp honey Start by turn on your oven to 220*c Cut the tomatoes in half and lay onto a roasting tray, sprinkle over some flaky salt, smashed garlic, chili and rosemary. Drizzle with a little oil and fire into the oven to roast. Roast at for 30 minutes or until the tomatoes just start to collapse and colour. Remove and allow to cool, using a potato masher or stick blender to puree the tomatoes into a sauce. Now pass the sauce through a sieve to remove all the seeds and any skins. Place the sauce back into a pot and bring up to a simmer, skimming of any fat raising to the surface. Add honey and check the seasoning and its ready to bottle. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the non-surgical treatments that work for lower back pain 5:59

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Lower back pain is something most of us have experienced at some point. Whether it's from sitting too long, lifting something heavy, or just the wear and tear of daily life, it's a common issue. But with so many treatments available, which ones actually work? A team of researchers set out to answer this question in a massive study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. Gathering data from hundreds of previous studies, the researchers analysed 301 randomized controlled trials, covering 56 different treatments for low back pain. These treatments ranged from exercise and spinal manipulations to medications like NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and antidepressants. To make the study even more precise, they divided the results into two categories: Acute low back pain (pain lasting less than 12 weeks). Chronic low back pain (pain lasting 12 weeks or more). Then, they compared each treatment to a placebo to see if it actually provided pain relief. The good news is that some non-surgical treatments do work, though not as dramatically as you might hope. For acute low back pain, NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) were the only treatment found to be effective, with a small but measurable pain reduction. For chronic low back pain, five treatments stood out: Exercise: Physical movement tailored to strengthen the back and improve flexibility. Spinal manipulative therapy: Techniques often used by chiropractors to adjust the spine. Taping: Using supportive tape to stabilize muscles and joints. Antidepressants: Certain medications that seem to reduce pain perception. TRPV1 agonists: A class of treatments that target pain receptors. Each of these treatments provided modest pain relief, meaning they worked better than a placebo, but not by much. What Doesn't Work? Some common treatments, surprisingly, did not provide significant pain relief. For acute low back pain, these treatments were found not to be effective: Exercise (which works better for chronic pain but not short-term pain). Glucocorticoid injections (steroid shots that are sometimes used for inflammation). Paracetamol (acetaminophen) (commonly recommended but found to be ineffective in this study). For chronic low back pain, these treatments failed to provide significant benefits: Antibiotics (sometimes prescribed for infections that might cause pain, but no clear benefit). Anaesthetics (numbing agents that didn’t prove effective for long-term relief). Many treatments had inconclusive results, meaning there wasn’t enough strong evidence to say whether they truly help. These included: Acupuncture Massage Heat therapy Laser therapy Electromagnetic therapy This doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t work, just that more high-quality research is needed. So, if you have low back pain and are looking for non-surgical options, the research suggests: If your pain is short-term, NSAIDs may help. If your pain is chronic, consider exercise, spinal manipulative therapy, taping, antidepressants, or TRPV1 agonists. Some treatments commonly recommended (like paracetamol and steroids) might not be as effective as previously thought. Many alternative treatments show promise but need better studies to confirm their benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences apologising for not supporting Hamdan Ballal 4:55

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued an apology after hundreds of its members criticised it for not supporting an Oscar winner who was recently detained by Israeli settlers. Hamdan Ballal, one of the co-directors of Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land , was attacked and detained by the Israeli military. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says a number of high-profile members signed the rebuke, including Mark Ruffalo, Emma Thompson, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Francesca Rudkin: We've had a stadium update - but the competition continues 3:41

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After two years, Auckland Council has finally picked a winner in the race to be the future New Zealand national stadium. Although it doesn’t really feel like a win. Just a little more clarity. And maybe not even that. The process was supposed to take three months - but on Thursday, Auckland Council finally picked between the final contenders - a new stadium on the waterfront or a renovated Eden Park - and confirmed their preference for Eden Park. It’s at this point we should acknowledged the stamina of those involved in the projects which answered Auckland Council’s call in 2023 for expressions of interest for a new or (in Eden Park’s case) upgraded stadium. I applaud their passion for bold ideas, and ambition to create a more vibrant city that will attract people, performers and financial returns. I just hope they’ve got a lot more stamina in them, because there’s still a fair distance to travel. That’s because after all this time and debate - dating back to 2006 when the council contemplated a waterfront stadium over Eden Park for the 2011 Ruby World Cup - there isn’t actually any public money available to get any of this done. The council doesn’t have any money budgeted for a ‘national stadium’; they’re passing the ball to central Government. But council support is important to the Eden Park Trust, as there are currently constraints on how it can be used, and there’s no point spending another cent on Eden Park if it can’t be used more as a multi-purpose venue. The council would also quite like Eden Park to repay its $58 million loan from the 2011 Rugby World Cup by its due date - 2029. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking Breakfast on Friday he was confident about the conversation Eden Park could have with central Government. And why wouldn’t he be - the Prime Minister has made it clear he wants New Zealand to have a culture of saying ‘Yes!’ $110 million is what Eden Park needs for the first of stage of development on the Lower North Stand construction - allowing removable seating and a fuller cricket field. According to Sautner, Eden Park is not looking for new money, but for the government to be more efficient with existing money. I’m not sure what this means - are they targeting Sport and Recreation’s budget or the infrastructure budget? Sautner’s confidence likely dimmed a little by the end of the day when Associate Finance Minister David Seymour politely told Ryan Bridge on Newstalk ZB that everyone is a bit short of money these days, even the Government, and it’s hard to imagine they would put $110 million into a stadium. The Prime Minister added that putting money towards schools, hospitals and roading was more of a priority than helping fund an upgraded Eden Park. They might need to crack into a PPP for funding sooner than they’re currently anticipating, for Stage 2. So, while some celebrated that clarity had been provided - we’re sticking with the status quo - we haven’t really put the great New Zealand stadium debate to bed. Why? Because it didn’t really matter who the council picked, both options can continue regardless of the council’s decision. It comes down to who finds the money first. From what I’ve heard, the Te Tōangaroa consortium is continuing with its planning for the waterfront stadium. No one can argue schools, hospitals and roads aren’t more important, but hopefully someone with the stamina and vision can pull off one of these options sometime in the next decade. I’m not going to hold my breath. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Simon Malpas: Kitea Health co-founder on the company winning spots on two FDA fast-track programmes 8:14

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Kiwi start-up Kitea Health has experienced a successful start to 2025. In the last three months, Kitea has secured a place in the FDA fast track programme and they’ve completed a world first - implanting one of their sensors into the brain of a child. The company has also revealed it's $7 million and counting into a $10 million funding round. Kitea Health co-founder Simon Malpas says their product went through 10 years of research before getting started. "We're so pleased for Kitea to be in our clinical trials - and in Auckland City Hospital, treating Kiwis. It's just a fantastic position to be in." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor ahead of the Government's announcement on the Interislander ferries 6:16

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The Minister for Rail has confirmed a much-anticipated announcement on Interislander ferries is days away. The Government pulled out of contracts for two new ships in late 2023, citing cost blowouts, and are yet to announce the alternative. In December, it was promised Winston Peters would announce a solution by the end of March - which is Monday. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls speculates as to whether or not there'll be an update tomorrow - and what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Kate Duckworth: intellectual property law expert on Kiwi designer Sera Lilly's designs being sold on Shein without her consent 4:50

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Kiwi fashion designer Sera Lilly has taken to social media after discovering her designs - and original photos - on fast-fashion online giant Shein. In a video shared to Facebook, Lilly revealed screenshots of at least two of her ‘Friday Flamingo’ designs being sold on the site. Shein has since removed the photos and items for sale. Intellectual property law expert Kate Duckworth says the internet makes in harder to enforce legislation designed to protect people's original works. "It is still the wild west - how do you enforce your rights on a website that's based overseas?" LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ernie Newman: grocery policy expert ahead of Nicola Willis' announcement on supermarket reform 6:16

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