The Next Bit Podcast

Hannah McQueen
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Ageing isn’t overwhelming. It’s just the next bit. Real NZ stories, expert advice and practical tools to help you — and the people you love — stay confident, independent and informed as you age. Hosted by Hannah McQueen and Mark Leishman, with new episodes every week, The Next Bit is a podcast designed to help New Zealanders learn how to age well and support their whānau with clarity. Whether you’re planning your own next chapter, supporting ageing parents, or simply wanting to stay independent for as long as possible, you’re in the right place. https://www.thenextbitpod.com

Episodes

  1. The Truth About Rest Homes in New Zealand

    1H AGO

    The Truth About Rest Homes in New Zealand

    In this episode, Hannah McQueen and Marc Leishman sit down with Tracey Martin, CE of Aged Care Association NZ, to explain how rest homes really work in New Zealand. They cover needs assessments, subsidies, bed shortages, dementia care, hospital-level care, EPOA (enduring power of attorney) stress, and the financial realities families aren’t prepared for. This is a practical, honest guide to understanding the aged-care system before crisis hits. Live well and independent for longer. Get your whole-of-person assessment at www.agebrightly.co.nz --------- Aged Care Symposium 2026, 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, invites people across aged residential care to speak up, share ideas, and help shape solutions that strengthen practice, teamwork, and resident experience. Built around the theme 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝗸, this one-day symposium is about building confidence, sparking new thinking, and recognising the collective wisdom that grows when we learn from one another - whether you’re new to the sector or bring years of experience. 📅 Friday 24 April | 8.30am–4.30pm 📍 Trafalgar Centre Northern Extension, Nelson Open to all RN’s, Clinical Managers and anyone in support and allied health roles. To register, visit the ACA website on aca.org.nz --------- Hosts: Hannah McQueen — Founder of Brightly Mark Leishman — NZ TV & Radio Broadcaster Join the community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextbitpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GiGRA8vEx/?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenextbitpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenextbitpodcast Produced by PodLab — www.podlab.nz

    53 min
  2. Annette’s Story: The Experience That Inspired Age Brightly

    3D AGO

    Annette’s Story: The Experience That Inspired Age Brightly

    In this incredibly personal episode, Hannah McQueen sits down with Girvan Roberts to share the story that inspired Age Brightly. Girvan reflects on supporting her mother Annette through dementia, falls, and hospitalisation, navigating EPOA (enduring power of attorney) responsibilities, sibling dynamics, community care, and the emotional toll of anticipatory grief. If you’ve supported an aging parent, this episode will resonate. Live well and independent for longer. Get your whole-of-person assessment at https://www.agebrightly.co.nz Hosts: Hannah McQueen — Founder of Brightly Mark Leishman — NZ TV & Radio Broadcaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextbitpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GiGRA8vEx/?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenextbitpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenextbitpodcast Produced by PodLab — www.podlab.nz

    43 min
  3. You're Ageing: The Next Bit Podcast Is For You

    3D AGO

    You're Ageing: The Next Bit Podcast Is For You

    You’re Ageing: The Next Bit Podcast Is For You is the first episode of The Next Bit, a podcast by New Zealanders for New Zealanders about staying independent and well as you grow older. Hannah McQueen (Founder of EnableMe, now Brightly) and Mark Leishman unpack why aging challenges often become crises: early warning signs like falls risk, frailty, and medication issues are missed until it’s too late. Hannah & Mark introduce Brightly, a geriatrician-led health programme designed to detect decline early and help keep people out of hospital and rest homes for longer. If you’re over 55, or supporting someone who is, this conversation is for you. Live well and independent for longer. Get your whole-of-person assessment at www.agebrightly.co.nz The Next Bit hosts: Hannah McQueen — Founder of Brightly Mark Leishman — New Zealand TV & Radio Broadcaster Join our community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextbitpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GiGRA8vEx/?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenextbitpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenextbitpodcast Written and produced by PodLab — www.podlab.nz

    49 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

Ageing isn’t overwhelming. It’s just the next bit. Real NZ stories, expert advice and practical tools to help you — and the people you love — stay confident, independent and informed as you age. Hosted by Hannah McQueen and Mark Leishman, with new episodes every week, The Next Bit is a podcast designed to help New Zealanders learn how to age well and support their whānau with clarity. Whether you’re planning your own next chapter, supporting ageing parents, or simply wanting to stay independent for as long as possible, you’re in the right place. https://www.thenextbitpod.com

Information

  • Creator
    Hannah McQueen
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean