Two Women Chatting
Here's season 10....
This week I'm joined by the brilliant Emma Bardwell - women’s health nutritionist and author of The 30g Plan and The Fibre Effect (coming February 2026) - for a funny, honest and genuinely eye-opening chat about gut health in midlife.
We dive into poophoria (yes, it’s a thing 😂), why fibre desperately needs a glow-up, and why getting enough protein + fibre is especially important if you're on GLP-1 weight-loss meds.
And here’s the jaw-dropper 👉 most people in the UK only eat around 16g of fibre a day… barely HALF of the recommended 30g. No wonder our bodies are shouting for a bit more love!
But fibre isn’t just boring old bran flakes and digestion… it
✨ boosts mood
✨ supports hormone balance in peri + menopause
✨ reduces inflammation
✨ nourishes your gut microbiome
✨ strengthens immunity
✨ even helps expel microplastics (!!) - yes you read that right
This episode is funny, informative and ridiculously relatable - with Emma encouraging positive rather than perfect nutrition for achievable, enjoyable midlife health.
Welcome!
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!
Welcome to the community!
love
Michelle and the TWC team
xxx
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.
I'm excited to announce 'Michelle's Book Club' has now launched!
In partnership with Brooklands Radio, I'll be sharing book recommendations, reviews and author interviews on air every Thursday at 2pm
Click here to find out more.
Recent authors on air have included Ruth Ware, Adele Parks, Donna Ashworth, Beth O'Leary, Milly Johnson, Sue Cleaver, Stella Rimington, Lisa Jewell, Louise Candlish, Judy Murray and Alexandra Potter
Recent Blogs
Season 10 has now arrived!
The new season launches on 30 September with the absolutely fabulous Elizabeth Day!
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When I'm not podcasting, empty nest travelling or writing you can find me on Brooklands Radio every Thursday afternoon broadcasting across Surrey and beyond. Listen on DAB, through your smart speaker, online, or the Brooklands Radio free app. So many ways!
Featured Podcast Guests
Some of my fab guests... including Dame Kelly Holmes, 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, Lisa Snowden, Jenni Falconer, Lavina Mehta MBE, Jasmine Birtles, Jenny Seagrove, Carolyn Harris MP, Marianne Jones, Katy Hill, Bonnie Langford, Jenny Eclair
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
uncover new information.
"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!