Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2025 The Sunday Session With Francesca Rudkin podcast

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Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of trying to eat well and and be healthier - but not being able to keep on track? Between all the social media crazes and fad diets, one expert aims to cut through all the confusion with her new book End Your Fight with Food. Claire Turnbull has had her struggles with disordered eating and bulimia, and she's using her journey to help people form a better relationship with what they eat. "I just want people to stop fighting with themselves - so much of what fuels people's mental health challenges is the conversation they have with themselves. And when people try to eat better, exercise more, drink less, live a healthier lifestyle...and when the approach doesn't work, they get annoyed with themselves." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer with her guide to finding hidden gems 4:19

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People are always looking to make the most of their trips - and BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton revealed how you can find the undiscovered gems wherever you go. She recommends taking advantage of social media and Facebook community groups to discover what the locals enjoy. Read more of Megan's tips and tricks here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club and Ocean 5:13

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The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly. She’s a terrific writer of historical fiction (my favourite of hers is The Lilac Girls) – this time set on Martha’s Vineyard in two timelines – present day, when a young woman grieving the death of her mother arrives on the island and discovers things about her mother she never knew; while back during WW2 two sisters are trying to hold it all together as the US army arrives and everything changes for the local inhabitants. Like her other books this is based on real events – this time from the author’s own family history. Ocean by David Attenborough and Colin Butfield. There is also a movie of this title playing in cinemas at the moment. Looking back over the course of David Attenborough’s lifespan (he’s just turned 99) this is a look at eight unique ocean habitats – through coral reefs, mangroves, Oceanic Islands and more. It’s an extraordinary insight into what lies beneath the water, and how much it’s at risk – although Attenborough does say that while our oceans are fragile they also have an extraordinary capacity to repair themselves which is encouraging. It includes lots of amazing photos. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Sunday Panel: Will we read Jacinda Ardern's new book? 10:43

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This week on The Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB’s Roman Travers and host of The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Should the Government follow the UK's lead and regulate - or ban - explicit AI deepfakes? Can we put protections in place? Jacinda Ardern's new book is set to be released this week. Will we read it? What do we think? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert explains why women are more likely to get autoimmune conditions 4:17

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Research shows women account for an estimated 78 percent of people with autoimmune conditions. Women are more likely to develop autoimmune conditions due to a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains further - and reveals how women can reduce the risks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mike van de Elzen: Mike's Moroccan beef family pie 5:34

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Mike's Moroccan beef family pie COOK TIME: 40 minutes PREP TIME: 40 minutes SERVES: makes 1 bid pie 500gm diced beef 1 onion, peeled and sliced 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp paprika 1 red chili 500ml beef stock 1 tbsp tomato puree Sea salt sunflower oil 4 tbsp arrowroot 1 can chickpeas, drained 1 pkt flaky pastry, cut to size. 1 bottom & 1 top 1 egg, lightly beaten Preheat your oven to 180*c Start by placing the fennel seeds onto a tray and toast in the oven for 10 minutes or until fragrant. Heat a large cast iron pan and start to sauté the onions in a tbsp of oil ,then add in the garlic followed by the beef. Continue to cook on high until the beef starts to colour. Add in the fennel seeds, paprika, chili and sauté for another minute before adding in the tomato paste and beef stock. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the beef is tender. Check the seasoning and add in the chickpeas and turn off. Once cool slightly remove one cup of the braising liquid and mix with the arrowroot. Bring the beef mix back up to heat and mix in the arrowroot slurry. The beef mix will thicken quickly and then turn off. Take a family pie cooking dish or aluminium tray and lightly spray the inside, line the bottom with pastry and spoon in the meat. Brush the topside of the pastry with egg wash and then finish with the lid, press down and brush the top with the egg wash. Cook for 40 minutes or until golden brown. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 01 June 2025 1:56:38

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Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 1 June. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals how penguins help drive cloud formation over Antarctica 4:30

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When you think of penguins, you might imagine adorable black-and-white birds waddling across icy landscapes. But a surprising new study published in the journal Communications Earth and Environment reveals that penguins might also be helping to form clouds that could influence climate change. Adélie penguins, a species found only in Antarctica, eat a diet rich in fish and krill. This high-protein menu results in poop, or guano, that’s not just smelly but chemically active, releasing ammonia gas into the atmosphere. That ammonia reacts with sulfur-containing gases in the air, creating tiny particles which give water vapor something to cling to, helping clouds to form. The researchers set up instruments near a colony of 60,000 penguins. They found that when the wind carried air from the colony, ammonia levels were up to 1,000 times higher than normal. Even after the penguins moved on, the leftover guano kept producing ammonia. The scientists also noticed more fog, likely caused by the increased aerosol particles shortly after these ammonia spikes. The findings confirmed that penguin poop significantly boosts the formation of clouds, by up to 10,000X. Clouds play a major role in our planet’s climate. Over the ocean, clouds typically have a cooling effect. Over Antarctica’s bright, reflective ice, however, the impact can be more complex. In some cases, clouds may trap heat, warming the surface below. Scientists are still figuring out exactly how penguin-made clouds influence temperatures, but understanding these natural systems is critical to improving climate models. One fascinating idea raised by this study is that declining penguin populations, due to climate change, could actually reduce cloud formation, which might in turn make warming even worse. And while it’s still too early to know how big of a role penguin poop plays in Earth’s climate, researchers believe it’s another important piece of the climate puzzle and a reminder why protecting penguin colonies isn’t just about saving the birds, it might also help protect the planet. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the Aotearoa Music Awards labelling Chris Bishop's comments inappropriate 6:57

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Organisers of the Aotearoa Music Awards have labelled Chris Bishop's comments as 'inappropriate' - and say they have no place at their event. The National Party Cabinet minister's come under fire, for saying "what a load of crap" during a Stan Walker performance. Bishop says he was criticising what he described as 'overtly political' Toitū te Tiriti flags and banners, but should have kept this thoughts to himself. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says the organisers went on to say they are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mel Parsons: Kiwi singer-songwriter on her new music and upcoming tour 15:29

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Off the back of the Aotearoa Music Awards, indie folk star Mel Parsons has been planning out her next steps. She's released her new single Brick by Brick and she's been touring her way through New Zealand before making some stops in Australia. She says she feels 'lucky' that she gets to create her music independently - and she's experienced plenty of growth. "With the way that our industry's changed, everything's based around streaming and social media - and it's frustrating at times, because not everyone loves being on social media all the time...but we just have to accept that it's part of what we do." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lydia Bradey: New Zealand mountaineer on the group who used xenon gas to speed up their summit of Everest 8:22

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An unconventional trip up Mount Everest by British climbers has started a bit of a debate. The group managed to fly from London, summit Everest and return home in under a week by using xenon gas. The gas is said to help climbers quickly acclimatise to high altitudes. The trip has left many people questioning the ethics of using the gas - and asked if one of mountaineering's greatest accomplishments should be made easier. New Zealand mountaineer Lydia Bradey says this isn't unethical, and it's not going to put sherpas out of work. "You still need to have a base camp, which has to be created. You still need to have equipment, ropes up the mountain which are carried and fixed by sherpas...and you still need to have camps and gas canisters and oxygen bottles carried for the summit." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on David Seymour being sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister 5:04

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David Seymour was officially sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister - and he's hoping to be a bit different to his predecessors. He takes over from New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters, who just returned to the country after a visit to India, and he'll remain in the position until next year's election. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says this isn't the same situation - as David Seymour's from a different party than Luxon and Peters. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Laura McClure: ACT MP calls for explicit deepfake AI content to be made illegal 10:14

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Act MP Laura McClure is calling on MPs from across Parliament to support her bill to make the production and distribution of explicit, deepfake AI content illegal. She says this type of content is having a damaging impact on many young Kiwis, and to demonstrate her point she held up a deepfake photo of herself in Parliament. McClure says she hoped to get the attention of the other MPs in the House to raise awareness of this issue. "The deepfake kind of abuse has really increased in the last sort of three to five years and it's becoming more and more prolific and it's really doing quite serious harm - I've been hearing really sad stories. It just blows my mind that this is not included in our current legislation." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Francesca Rudkin: How can we stop the sideline abuse in sport? 3:57

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This week, the New Zealand rugby union say it will cancel senior rugby matches for a weekend if there are any more incidents of serious abuse directed towards referees. And I say - good on them. The Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Union said recent events had seen refs targeted with verbal threats, threats of physical harm - including of being stabbed - and 'actual physical abuse'. We don’t put up with verbal or physical abuse or intimidation in our homes or in our work places - why would we put up with it in a public space, in front of families watching a game of sport? This isn’t a new problem. But is it getting worse, or are we just now fed up enough to do something about it Weekend Sport’s Jason Pine told me yesterday it’s probably a bit of both. Back in March, a NZ survey released by Aktive, the Regional Sports Trust for the wider Auckland region, found that more than 60 percent of survey participants had witnessed inappropriate behaviour at least once or twice a season. And get this - most of this was verbal abuse directed at children. It also found that referees and volunteers were subjected to verbal abuse. In my view this is an unhealthy extension of the rowdy Kiwi sidelines filled with subjective parents, one eyed supporters, self-proclaimed experts, passionate school pits and plenty of encouragement, banter and, increasingly, abuse. I’ve got an easy fix. Not everyone will like the idea. You may think it’s no fun. You may ask what’s the point of standing in miserable winter weather watching your kid if you can’t be part of it. But here's the idea - quieten down on the sideline, think of kids' sport as an opportunity to show them positivity rather than aggression, and maybe this will spread across sport in general I have some experience with this. So, I have always been vocal from the sideline. I’ve thought of it as a sign of interest in my kids and as encouragement. When I stood on the field for my first foray into coaching and refing 8-year-old's football, I was absolutely shocked at what I heard. Children can’t hear specific instructions because generally parents all yell at the same time, when the attack is threatening and the defence is scrambling. All they hear is noise. Loud aggressive, instructional noises - then either noises of disappointment or celebration. They also can’t hear each other, or the ref. It’s overwhelming, and ever since that experience I’ve been a fan of only positive noises - claps and cheers when players do well. Because children and teens all know when they didn’t play well. They don’t need to be told. So, it was great to see more than 1000 players aged between 5 and 10 from 10 Hawke’s Bay clubs took part in the Unison Junior Festival yesterday. The football event was all about positive vibes, as it aimed to highlight the importance of constructive and supportive sideline behaviour from parents and supporters. It’s just one of many campaigns out there to create a more supportive environment for people involved in sport. Top New Zealand rugby ref and victim of horrible abuse, Ben O'Keefe, is now an ambassador for 'Love Their Game', launched by Aktive to remind people that the game belongs to those playing, refereeing, coaching and managing, and not those on the sideline. Hopefully these types of programmes will mean more quality experiences for those involved in sport, from the players to the volunteers. And can I suggest that if you don’t like the way a team is managed, coached or refereed, then feel free to step up and become a volunteer yourself, rather than yelling from the sidelines. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 12: David Nicholls, Kailane Bradley and Kaylee Bell 46:07

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