Two Women Chatting
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This week 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 multigenerational wisdom, strong women, and cultural connection.
Kendra speaks candidly about growing up in a male-dominated culture, the misconceptions outsiders often have, and the ways in which community, storytelling, and tradition shape Amish life. With honesty and clarity, she explores what it means to honour your roots while helping others understand a world that often feels hidden.
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The midlife space for laughter, inspiration and community
At Two Women Chatting, we are passionate about supporting and empowering midlife women. Our platform is dedicated to offering informative, entertaining content that inspires, uplifts and offers helpful advice.
Our podcast conversations cover an array of topics related to midlife such as health and wellness, relationships, the empty nest and self-discovery sometimes chatting about topics that are not comfortable but need to be discussed.
As we research topics and guests for our podcast we discover amazing websites and platforms relevant to midlife women so we created a midlife library of blogs, resources, guides and contacts which are regularly added.
If you are a woman in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s or beyond this is your place, your sanctuary!
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I'm a 'professional empty nester'! Whether it's your first or last kid leaving the nest, this time of our lives is such a rollercoaster of emotions. Believe me - I get it. I've gone through it three times already and I think I can help you. I've got blogs, episodes and reels to help, guide and support. Check out my midlife library and type in 'empty nest' for great blogs. Listen to Before They Go, After They Leave and Flying the Nest (with Dr Dominique Thompson) and Louise Minchin episodes. Follow me on insta for supportive reels and to hear my chat with Dr Claire Kaye, executive coach and new empty nester.
Recent authors on air have included Donna Ashworth, Beth O'Leary, Milly Johnson, Sue Cleaver, Stella Rimington.
I'm excited to announce 'Michelle's Book Club' has now launched!
In partnership with Brooklands Radio and sponsored by Sarah Haran luxury bags as part of our 'book in a bag' season, I'll be offering book recommendations and reviews on my radio segment every week and picking one book per month for a community 'readalong' - encouraging reader questions for an interview with the author at the end of the month, either on the radio or through insta-live!
Newsletter subscribers will find out book choice first, along with a link to pre-order. My fabulous sponsor, Sarah Haran Luxury Handbags, will be offering a prize giveaway every month through Book Club with 'a book in a bag' - what better way to tote your reading materials!
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Season 9 is here!
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When I'm not podcasting, empty nest travelling or writing you can find me on Brooklands Radio every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon broadcasting across Surrey and beyond. Listen on DAB, through your smart speaker, online, via app or on Sky's Radioplayer. So many ways!
Featured Podcast Guests
Some of my fab guests... including Dame Prue Leith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Stella Rimington, Sue Cleaver, Andrea McLean, Claire Sweeney, Louise Minchin, Anthea Turner, Dr Nighat Arif, Judy Murray, Melinda Messenger, Angie Best, Jo Elvin, Lisa Snowden, Jenni Falconer, Lavina Mehta MBE, Jasmine Birtles, Jenny Seagrove, Carolyn Harris MP, Marianne Jones, Katy Hill, Bonnie Langford, Jenny Eclair
Midlife Blogs
Engaging, informative and useful articles written by ourselves and guest writers for women in their midlife.
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Midlife Library
Our evolving Midlife Library is packed full of informative and relatable information.
As we research for our blogs and podcasts we discover websites and platforms that we think are useful for midlife women. It covers an array of topics including Career & Purpose, Beauty & Fashion, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Travel, Money & Finance and Home & Family. The Midlife Library is regularly updated as we research and
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"Love the mixture of humour and really fascinating topics. I don't know how Liz and Michelle get such fabulous guests. Look forward to this every week and have shared with so many friends!"
“Exactly what I need in my Podcast library as I adjust to instant empty nest with twins having just left for college! Looking forward to the next episode!”
"Really appreciate how they chat about subjects that can be awkward or uncomfortable and still manage to do it with humour. I've learned so much from listening to this podcast when I walk the dog."
“Really feel like I'm part of the conversation and keep wanting to join in! I feel like they're my friends! Great podcast!