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Michelle Ford Interviews
by Michelle Ford
Welcome to Michelle Ford Interviews – honest, entertaining conversations with the people shaping the way we live, think and connect. Hosted by broadcaster, interviewer and content creator Michelle Ford, this podcast (and companion YouTube channel) brings you in-depth conversations with well-known celebrities, bestselling authors, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, campaigners, experts and remarkable people with extraordinary stories. Since launching as Two Women Chatting in 2022, Michelle has interviewed hundreds of guests across 11 seasons, including Dame Kelly Holmes, Elizabeth Day, Gaby Roslin, Anna Williamson, Lisa Jewell, Donna Ashworth, Andrea McLean, Dame Prue Leith and many more. Originally created to celebrate honest conversations around midlife, the podcast built an incredible community of listeners. But 11 seasons in, it was time for a refresh. Michelle Ford Interviews</st
Episodes
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Menopause Toolkit | HRT, Nutrition, Weight and Exercise
Menopause can feel overwhelming - but good information and the right support can make an enormous difference. In this special episode, Michelle Ford brings together four leading experts - Jane James, Emma Bardwell, Dr Linia Patel and Lavina Mehta MBE - for a practical guide to HRT, nutrition,...
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Bonnie Garmus | 98 Rejections Before An 'Overnight' success!
Bonnie Garmus Interview: Peck & Peck, Lessons in Chemistry and Finding Success Later in Life Internationally bestselling author Bonnie Garmus joins Michelle Ford to discuss her highly anticipated second novel, Peck & Peck, the phenomenal success of Lessons in Chemistry and her remarkable journey…
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Harriet Tyce | From The Traitors to a Witch Trial
The cloaks are on, suspicions are rising and the round table awaits as Michelle Ford Interviews returns for Season 11! In this opening episode, Michelle is joined by bestselling crime author, former criminal barrister and unforgettable The Traitors Faithful Harriet Tyce. Harriet takes us inside…
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Season 11 is nearly here!
Hello and welcome to a brand-new season - and you’ll notice a bit of a change around here! There’s new artwork, a new name and a fresh new vision as Two Women Chatting becomes Michelle Ford Interviews. After ten wonderful seasons, it felt like the right time for the podcast to evolve. The...
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Book Club | Ruth Ware | The Woman in Suite 11
International bestselling thriller writer Ruth Ware joins Michelle Ford to discuss The Woman in Suite 11 - the gripping sequel to her breakout bestseller, The Woman in Cabin 10. Almost a decade after readers first met travel journalist Lo Blacklock aboard the ill-fated Aurora Borealis, Ruth…
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Book Club | Linwood Barclay | Not A Word
Michelle Ford is joined by internationally bestselling thriller writer Linwood Barclay to discuss his gripping new novel, Not a Word. When Reece visits his parents’ home, he makes a horrifying discovery: his father is dead and the woman beside him is not his mother. What initially appears to be a...
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Book Club | Anthony Kavanagh | Pop Scars
Pop star Kavana - Anthony Kavanagh - joins Michelle Ford for a candid, funny and deeply moving conversation about his memoir, Pop Scars, now available in paperback. From growing up in a working-class Manchester family to appearing on the cover of Smash Hits, performing on Top of the Pops and...
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Book Club | Rosie Nixon | The PRO Method - three simple steps
What if reaching breaking point isn’t a crisis - but a calling to change? In this episode recorded live in the Brooklands Radio studio, Michelle is joined by author, coach and former HELLO! magazine Editor-in-Chief Rosie Nixon to discuss her powerful new book, The PRO Method: Three Simple Steps…
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Book Club | Adele Parks | Eyes On You
Adele Parks on Eyes on You, the Power of Words and Her 26th Novel Michelle welcomes bestselling author Adele Parks MBE back to Book Club to talk about Eyes on You, her gripping 26th novel. Having interviewed Adele several times over the years, there’s an easy familiarity to this conversation as...
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Book Club | TM Logan | The Weekend
What would you do if you found a backpack containing thousands of pounds in cash? That’s the moral dilemma at the heart of T.M. Logan’s gripping psychological thriller The Weekend - a story about friendship, secrets, temptation and how quickly everything can unravel when money enters the…
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Book Club | Clare Mackintosh | It's Not What You Think
What if everything you thought you knew about someone was wrong? In this episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle Ford chats to bestselling author Clare Mackintoshabout her gripping new novel, It’s Not What You Think. Clare Mackintosh is the internationally bestselling author of I Let You…
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Book Club | Dame Stella Rimington | The Hidden Hand
📚 Dame Stella Rimington on The Hidden Hand In this very special episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle revisits her first ever Book Club conversation, recorded in January 2025 with Dame Stella Rimington, the pioneering former Director General of MI5, about her final novel, The Hidden…
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Book Club | A A Dhand | The Chemist & The Kingpin
📚 A.A. Dhand on The Chemist & The Kingpin In this episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle chats to Sunday Times bestselling crime writer A.A. Dhand about his gripping Idris Khan series, The Chemist and its explosive sequel, The Kingpin. The Chemist introduces Idris Khan, a respected...
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Book Club | Tiffany Crum | This Story Might Save Your Life
📚 Tiffany Crum on This Story Might Save Your Life In this Book Club episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle chats to debut author Tiffany Crum about her gripping thriller This Story Might Save Your Life - a twisty mystery, emotional love story and celebration of friendship all rolled into...
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Book Club | Robert Thorogood | The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts
📚 Robert Thorogood on The Marlow Murder Club In this episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle chats to bestselling author and screenwriter Robert Thorogoodabout his hugely popular cosy crime novel The Marlow Murder Club. When 77-year-old crossword setter Judith Potts witnesses what she...
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Bowel Cancer | A Doctor’s Guide to Signs You Should Never Ignore | Dr Anisha Patel
In this special bonus episode, Michelle Ford is joined by Dr Anisha Patel (@doctorsgetcancertoo), a doctor and patient advocate who shares her powerful first-hand experience of bowel cancer. "There is a global epidemic of this and it's been in the news loads. There was a huge study in The Lancet...
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Alex Partridge | ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Alex Partridge In this bonus episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle speaks with Alex Partridge, host of ADHD Chatter podcast and author of Why Does Everybody Hate Me? Living and Loving with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. Together they explore...
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Anna Williamson | Emotional Intimacy, Family Conflict & Dating in Midlife
In this warm, insightful, and laugh-out-loud episode, Michelle Ford sits down with presenter, counsellor, and podcast powerhouse Anna Williamson to explore one of midlife’s biggest topics: staying emotionally connected when life, family and festive chaos compete for your attention. Anna shares…
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Emma Bardwell | Why Fibre Might Be the Midlife Superpower You’re Missing
In this fun, laugh-filled and genuinely eye-opening episode, Michelle Ford sits down with women’s health nutritionist Emma Bardwell to tackle one of the most underrated pillars of midlife wellbeing: fibre - the true unsung hero of women’s health. Between giggles over “poophoria” (yes, it’s a...
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Sally Morgan | The Secret Midlife Power You’ve Been Ignoring: Trust Your Gut & Connect with Spirit
In this deeply comforting and enlightening episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle Ford is joined by world-renowned psychic medium Sally Morgan to explore intuition, gut instinct, and the soul’s journey beyond the physical world. Sally shares how midlife is often a time when our psychic awareness...
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Dr Helen Wall | ADHD in Midlife? Why It’s Not Too Late to Finally Understand Your Brain
In this enlightening and deeply relatable episode, Michelle Ford sits down with Dr Helen Wall - GP, women’s health advocate and neurodiversity specialist — to unpack why so many women are being diagnosed (or self-diagnosing) with ADHD in midlife. Together, they explore how fluctuating hormones,...
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Lisa Jewell | The Accidental Author Who Conquered Crime Fiction
In this episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle sits down with chart-topping author Lisa Jewell to talk about the twists and turns of storytelling - both on and off the page. From an out-of-work secretary in her 20s to the queen of psychological thrillers, Lisa shares how she found her voice,...
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Nicky Hambleton-Jones | From Brutal TV Drop to Midlife Glow-Up
In this empowering episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle sits down with stylist, author, and TV presenter Nicky Hambleton-Jones to talk about bouncing back from public rejection, rediscovering purpose, and helping women feel bolder—not just older. Best known for fronting Channel 4’s 10 Years...
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Gaby Roslin | Colour, Confidence & Choosing Joy Every Day
In this episode, Michelle is joined by beloved broadcaster Gaby Roslin - known for The Big Breakfast, Morning Live, and Magic Radio - to explore how joy, kindness, and colour can transform our lives. Drawing from her uplifting book Spread the Joy, Gaby shares simple, science-backed ways to bring...
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Jane Moore | Midlife, Caregiving & Why Politicians Fear Loose Women
Kicking off this conversation, Michelle is joined by journalist, broadcaster, and Loose Women panellist Jane Moore to unpack the realities of midlife, caregiving, being a good friend and women’s representation in the media. Jane reflects on her journey through journalism and television, from the...
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Donna Ashworth | Midlife Joy & Letting Go of Perfection
In this uplifting episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle is joined by Britain's number 1 bestselling nonfiction author Donna Ashworth to explore the healing power of poetry, the importance of community, and the choice to embrace joy - even in life’s most challenging moments. From her journey as…
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Elizabeth Day | How to Fail and Find Strength in Vulnerability
Kicking off the first episode of Season 10, Michelle sits down with acclaimed journalist, novelist, and How to Fail podcast host Elizabeth Day to explore what we can learn from failure - and why our leaders need to fail better. Elizabeth opens up about how personal struggles, including fertility...
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🎙️ Season 10 of Two Women Chatting is here!
Michelle Ford is back with a brand-new season of Two Women Chatting – the podcast for midlife women - and this time, the universe has spoken: the theme is JOY. In this trailer, Michelle shares what’s coming up in Season 10, including conversations with some incredible guests: ✨ Elizabeth Day on…
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Summer Rewind: Jenny Eclair on Life After Menopause
In the latest 'out of the archives' Summer Rewind episode, we revisit our hilarious, sharp and heartfelt conversation with comedian, author and podcaster Jenny Eclair, all about life after menopause, ageing unapologetically, and embracing the next chapter with grit, wit, and a sense of humour. 💬...
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Summer Rewind: Dilly Carter on Clearing Clutter, Preserving Memories & Making Space
In this Summer Rewind episode of Two Women Chatting, we're joined by organisation expert and 'Sort Your Life Out' TV favourite Dilly Carter, bringing her no-nonsense wisdom and heartfelt compassion to one of midlife’s trickiest transitions - what to do with 'all the stuff' once the kids move out,...
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Summer Rewind: Andrea McLean on Midlife Reinvention, Loneliness & the Power of No
We’re rewinding to one of our most inspiring chats on Two Women Chatting with the brilliant Andrea McLean - bestselling author, broadcaster and midlife reinvention queen. In this episode, Andrea gets real about the internal monologue of a midlife woman - from the fear of saying "no", to feeling...
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Summer Rewind: Dame Prue Leith on Colour, Confidence & the Courage to Talk About Dying
Summer Rewind: We're revisiting some of our most memorable conversations - and this one is an absolute gem! In this inspiring archive episode, Dame Prue Leith joins Michelle to talk about living boldly, dressing brightly, and speaking out on issues that matter. Prue shares how embracing colour in...
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Summer Rewind: Louise Minchin on Empty Nesting and Reinvention in Midlife
🎙️ Summer Rewind: Louise Minchin on Empty Nesting and Reinvention in Midlife In this special Summer Rewind episode from the Two Women Chatting archive, Liz and Michelle revisit their inspiring conversation with TV presenter, journalist and author Louise Minchin. Louise opens up about her deeply...
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Kate Muir | Midlife Unfiltered: Menopause, Mind & Magnificence
In this no-holds-barred conversation, Michelle chats with journalist, author, and campaigner Kate Muir about the silent epidemic affecting women in midlife - bone health. They unpack the emotional and physical toll of menopause, how hormonal changes can impact everything from mental health to...
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Tova Leigh | Why Gossip is Your Secret Power
This week on Two Women Chatting, Michelle welcomes the brilliant and bold Tova Leigh - writer, performer, and fierce advocate for female empowerment - for a refreshingly honest and insightful conversation. From reclaiming the word "gossip" as a force for good to navigating midlife friendships…
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Marie Thom & Yvonne Vincent | How Midlife Women Are Laughing, Living & Lifting Each Other Up
This week on Two Women Chatting, Michelle is joined by dynamic duo Marie Thom and Yvonne Vincent for a witty, heartfelt conversation about navigating midlife with confidence, creativity, and community. From finding their voices through writing to embracing ageing with a sense of humour, Marie and...
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Dame Kelly Holmes | From Olympic Gold to LGBTQ+ Activist: Breaking Barriers & Shattering Silence
This week on Two Women Chatting, Michelle celebrates the 100th episode with none other than Olympic legend and advocate Dame Kelly Holmes in a powerful and deeply personal conversation. From winning double gold to becoming a fearless voice for LGBTQ+ rights and women's health, Kelly shares her...
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Sinitta | The Untold Story: Fame, Family & Female Power
This week on Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle welcomes pop icon and powerhouse woman Sinitta for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation. Sinitta opens up about her early career, her longtime friendship with Simon Cowell, the highs and lows of fame, and how she’s now using her platform to...
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Kendra Cross | The Untold Stories of Amish & Mennonite Women
This week on Two Women Chatting, Michelle is recording on location from the Pinecraft Inn in Sarasota, Florida with special guest Kendra Cross, who offers a heartfelt window into the Amish and Mennonite way of life. Raised in these communities, Kendra shares her personal story of…
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Tamzin Outhwaite | Why I’m Choosing Sisterhood Over Soulmates
This week on Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle welcomes actress and advocate Tamzin Outhwaite for a heartfelt and empowering conversation about navigating midlife, finding strength in sisterhood, and building community through shared experience. From the highs of her acting career to the deeply...
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Becky Holmes | Inside the Mind of a Romance Scammer
This week on Two Women Chatting, Michelle sits down with Becky Holmes to uncover the dark yet strangely humorous world of romance fraud. From fake online lovers to AI-powered scams, Becky shares her journey from posting on Twitter to publishing a book that cleverly blends humour with insight on...
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Anita Feron Clark | The Colour Code to Confidence
This week on Two Women Chatting, we’re exploring the fascinating world of colour psychology with expert Anita Feron Clark. Have you ever noticed how wearing a particular shade can lift your mood or make you feel more confident? Anita breaks down the science behind colour, its emotional impact…
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Dame Stella Rimington | Inside MI5: Power, Privacy & Breaking Barriers
Welcome back to a brand-new season of Michelle Ford Interviews We’re opening this season with a fascinating conversation with Dame Stella Rimington, the first female Director General of MI5, whose career spans real-world espionage and gripping spy fiction. From classified files to bestselling...
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A Jolly Festive Christmas Special
In this festive episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle welcomes back Hannah Bartlett from Jolly Festive for another holiday season! Past Christmas episodes with Hannah have been among our most downloaded to date, so she’s back by popular demand to sprinkle more holiday cheer. Together, they dive...
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Caroline Boyle | Breathwork Saved Me: Cancer, Grief & the Power of the Breath
In this transformative episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle speaks with breath work coach Caroline Boyle, exploring the profound impact of breath work on wellness, mental health, and emotional resilience. Caroline shares her personal journey with breath work, especially its supportive role...
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Clare Jefferies | Supporting Our Ageing Parents
In this insightful episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle is joined by Clare Jefferies, owner of four Home Instead franchises, who opens up about her journey into elder care and shares her experiences of caring for ageing parents. Clare emphasises the need for compassionate, person-centred care...
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Dame Prue Leith | Exploring Dignity in Dying and Confidence with Colour
In this inspiring episode, Dame Prue Leith joins Michelle to share her insights on embracing colour and confidence in midlife, encouraging listeners to experiment with their personal style as a means of self-expression. Prue discusses her philosophy that fashion should be fun and that age should...
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Kate Rowe-Ham | Own Your Menopause, Fuel Your Power
In this inspiring episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle sits down with wellness advocate and fitness expert Kate Rowe-Ham for a deep dive into the complex journey of menopause and future proofing our health. Kate shares her insights on how strength training, mindful nutrition and taking...
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Susan Saunders | Outsmarting Dementia: Midlife Brain Health Hacks That Work
This week on Two Women Chatting, Michelle sits down with Susan Saunders, a renowned brain health coach, to discuss the vital topic of brain health for women over 50. Susan shares her deeply personal journey of caring for her mother with dementia, which inspired her to dive into research on…
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Jessica Buchanan | Kidnapped in Somalia, Rescued by Navy SEAL Team 6
Michelle sits down with Jessica Buchanan, a former teacher working in Somalia who shares her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held captive for 93 days. Jess recounts the moment she realised something was wrong and the events that led to her abduction. She vividly describes the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Michelle Ford Interviews – honest, entertaining conversations with the people shaping the way we live, think and connect.
Hosted by broadcaster, interviewer and content creator Michelle Ford, this podcast (and companion YouTube channel) brings you in-depth conversations with well-known celebrities, bestselling authors, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, campaigners, experts and remarkable people with extraordinary stories.
Since launching as Two Women Chatting in 2022, Michelle has interviewed hundreds of guests across 11 seasons, including Dame Kelly Holmes, Elizabeth Day, Gaby Roslin, Anna Williamson, Lisa Jewell, Donna Ashworth, Andrea McLean, Dame Prue Leith and many more.
Originally created to celebrate honest conversations around midlife, the podcast built an incredible community of listeners. But 11 seasons in, it was time for a refresh. Michelle Ford Interviews</st
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