Two Women Chatting
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Join hosts Liz and Michelle redefining life over 50 as empty nesters, embracing the highs and lows of midlife with celebrity guests and experts, and sharing a laugh on their podcast sofa. We talk about real concerns, issues, and fun topics that affect us, our friends, and our family. Our Listener Lounge is full of people like YOU and us: midlifers who might struggle a little with an empty..
Two Women Chatting
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Liz and Michelle chat with former Loose Women host Andrea McLean about embracing change in midlife including why Andrea left her TV career to start help empowering women as a life coach. Andrea also talks about menopause, rebuilding yourself and dealing with loneliness head-on through her platform 'This Girl is On Fire'. Andrea offers wisdom on finding your voice, standing in your power and being open to doing things differently in midlife. Her inspiring story proves it's never too late to rediscover what makes you feel alive!
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Andrea explains how writing "what if it goes right ..read more
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Liz and Michelle are joined by Floral’s Street CEO and founder Michelle Feeney. Michelle has an impressive resume, including growing MAC Cosmetics into the world's biggest beauty brand.
Smell is your most powerful sense and, in this episode, they discuss the importance of scent in our everyday lives including our memories, emotions and boosting our confidence. Michelle also talks about why she is passionate about sustainability in the beauty industry, her reasons for founding Floral Street and why midlife is the perfect time to reinvent yourself through your fragrance.
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Michelle and Liz are joined in this episode by guest ‘Miss Moneysaver’ Jasmine Birtles, a Daily Mail columnist, author, money expert and director of not one but three companies! Jasmine is also the founder and editor of one of the best-known money-making websites MoneyMagpie.com; the go-to site for information and advice on making and saving money day-to-day.
Jasmine, Michelle and Liz talk about a variety of unique and creative ways you can make money in the current economic crisis, offering their own experiences and advice. Jasmine particularly focuses on sharing ways you can earn cash with l ..read more
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Join Michelle and Liz in a spirited conversation with Neens and dB from Rants and Big Pants, a dynamic space advocating for the representation and empowerment of midlife women. In this episode, they explore the origins of Rants and Big Pants, the impact of the menopause conversation, and the importance of normalising menopause experiences.
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?️ Creating Rants and Big Pants: "Neens and dB share the inspiration behind Rants and Big Pants, a platform challenging stereotypes and advocating for midlife women. It's a space where authenticity and representation matter."
?️ Menopause Con ..read more
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Join Liz and Michelle for an invigorating conversation with the incredible Sally Gunnell, Olympic gold medalist and wellbeing advocate, as she shares insights on optimizing health and wellbeing in the journey of aging. Sally delves into the importance of exercise, joint health, and muscle strength for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
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?️ Wellbeing Wisdom: "Wellbeing is a holistic journey, a personal exploration. HRT can be transformative, boost confidence and enhance the overall enjoyment of life."
?️ Active Aging: "You can enjoy exercise at any level. When it comes ..read more
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Ever found yourself wondering where the line between 'you and me' truly lies? Is a people-pleaser just another word for being ‘nice’?
Join Liz and Michelle as they unravel the intricate world of boundaries, opinions, and self-worth in mid-life with the incredible Michelle Elman, a renowned life coach and author. Michelle delves deep into the art of setting boundaries, challenging the belief that self-worth hinges on others' opinions, and revealing the power of embracing discomfort for personal growth.
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?️ The Self-Esteem & People Pleasing: "Even as a people pleas ..read more
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Join Liz and Michelle in an eye-opening discussion with Jane Michell, the visionary founder of Jane Plan, as she sheds light on the alarming reality of obesity and the urgent need for systemic intervention and education. Jane dives deep into the critical understanding of BMI, highlighting the staggering health repercussions of obesity in the UK and explores the personal responsibilities and societal influences contributing to weight gain.
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?️ Food Triggers Everywhere: "Our environment bombards us with food triggers, while our biology remains tuned for scarcity, contributing to o ..read more
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Back by popular demand, Liz and Michelle invite you to a merry conversation with the incredible Hannah Bartlett, the festive maestro from Jolly Festive! In this delightful episode, they dive into the joys of celebrating Christmas in midlife, providing insights and ideas of how to manage all aspects of the holiday, without the overwhelm. Discover the art of making the holiday season a time of joy, ease, and delight; from laying-low on the sugar highs to opting for eco-friendly options without losing an ounce of sparkle.
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?️ Festive Organization: “Is a Christmas spreadsheet too muc ..read more
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How to Age well- our last chat with Anthea Turner!
Liz and Michelle are joined by presenter Anthea Turner to talk about divorce, including Anthea’s own, very public personal experience. They discuss how to deal with the rejection that comes with divorce and to put children at the forefront of every decision. Anthea suggests 'control your mouth' and never send toxic messages or emails. Divorce is painful but there is a long time after when you may be attending birthdays, graduations and weddings when you need to be in the same place at the same time.
Much of Anthea's advice is in h ..read more
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It’s grass court season and Liz and Michelle are excited for Wimbledon! In this episode, they are joined by tennis powerhouse Judy Murray to talk about her career reinvention as a fiction writer.
Judy, (mum to champions Sir Andy Murray and Jamie Murray) has built an incredible career around tennis coaching and reimagined herself countless times including competing on Strictly Come dancing with Anton du Beke, appearing on Masterchef and winning the Slingsby Golf Academy to compete in the Pro-Am at the PGA Tour.
Judy chats about women's safeguarding and inappropriate coach/student relationships ..read more