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Liz Copping & Michelle Ford Original Hosts of Two Women Chatting How two midlife empty nesters became podcast hosts, as much as a surprise to them as anyone! It was a fateful meeting the night I put the bins out on a dark November evening, having just moved to a new house, when Liz walked by and said hello. Delighted to see a friendly face I told her I always had a teabag or bottle of wine ready for visitors… and a friendship began. We discovered we were both in the same stage of life. Our kids had either moved out or were about to and we were re-evaluating our lives as empty nesters, feeling mixed emotions. And then covid hit. ​ As rules were relaxed and we could meet outside or socially distanced we found we got along really well, laughing a LOT and eager to find new purpose in our lives. We considered starting a business, perhaps along the lines of business networking but it was eventually our kids at a garden ‘focus’ group we dragged them into, that suggested we start a podcast as our conversations seemed to have us all in stitches. Enter stage right, two midlife women with no podcast experience, no celebrity connections but a whole lot of ideas. We named our company Lifestyle Lounge as the name was available at Companies House but, rule number one, do a thorough google search as we eventually found out it was also the name of a swingers club in LA! Too late for us unfortunately so that’s stuck but we realised Two Women Chatting was a far better podcast name and, as they say, does exactly what it says on the tin! So began a steep learning curve of website design, multi-track recording, talent booking, graphic design, SEO understanding and so much more. If it’s your dream to start a podcast, consider how long you think it might take you - and then double it. We did a lot wrong including not listening to our gut and going with suggestions we weren’t comfortable with, we misjudged how much time it took and, how embarrassing is this and never to be repeated, forgot to press record on one particular guest! Fortunately they were kind enough to do another date with us. But as we became more comfortable and confident, booked more household names like Anthea Turner, Claire Sweeney, Angie Best, Judy Murray and, our greatest to date, Dame Judi Dench, listened to ourselves and, importantly, believed in ourselves we settled in for the long term and embraced stepping outside our comfort zone. To be fair, I’d had plenty of experience on a mic as a voice actor but reading scripts and audiobooks is entirely different to interview skills, especially when your knees are knocking under the table interviewing a big celebrity! Liz, with zero mic experience, was timid to begin with but has grown exponentially into an active participant who really enjoys the interviews as much as I do. We found that our skillsets really complemented each other and we found our groove. So, where are now? After 6 seasons and 73 episodes, Liz decided to step away from the show to spend more time with her grandchildren, her garden and her golf swing. We both listened to the advice of so many of our guests and setting boundaries, adjusting life balances. The podcast is now downloaded in 95 countries from Angola to Zimbabwe, mostly by midlife women who want to find an authentic, entertaining chat and maybe learning something along the way. Season 7 kicked off in early May 2024 with Michelle as the solo host. The name didn't change as it's still 'two women chatting' (one could argue it was three women chatting before!). ​ Season 8 will be back in September 2024 with some great names already booked and lots of midlife topics that listeners have been asking for. ​ So please continue to support the programme and keep in touch through email twowomenchatting@gmail.co m or instagram @michelleford_twc ​ Contact us if you would like content or comments on our specialist subjects which are midlife, empty nesting, parenting, reinvention, career changes or having a bad day! Get in touch! Meet the host behind the podcast Michelle Ford Michelle has lived a nomadic life with her husband of 30 years and three kids, relocating from the UK to the USA, to Singapore and now back in Blighty. Voice acting for nearly 20 years, she has narrated audiobooks, commercials and voice projects for international clients as she moved her booth around the world. ​ Michelle is now pressing the reset button as an empty nester and enjoying a new career in podcasting. This podcast has pushed her to try new things, learn to say 'no' when she wants but also to say 'yes' to pushing outside her comfort zone. She’s convinced that she lost all her ‘filters’ at 50 and is loving the freedom that brings! ​ You can hear her on Brooklands Radio on Tuesdays 1-4pm co-hosting with Baz Richards, catch her monthly midlife column in Community Life (Weybridge, Runnymede & Cobham) or quarterly in Premier magazine, Surrey.

Midlife Minute In every Midlife Minute I ask an expert for a 60 second(ish) response to a question relevant to us in midlife on a wide range of topics. A bite size nugget of information, often supported by a longer blog. Check out my YouTube channel @twowomenchatting or press the icon below for lots more content. How to take a decent photo (of yourself!) Discover the secrets to taking a flattering selfie and stepping back into the spotlight. Brand photographer, Eddie Judd , has plenty of great tips. Supporting blog available here . Testosterone for Women Testosterone - it’s not just to increase libido! There are some other great benefits for women. I asked Judith Spruzs of Menopause Health why we should consider it. Symptoms of low levels of testosterone in women can include: - Low sex drive (libido) - Less pleasurable sex (the ability to get aroused and have an orga£m) - Lack of energy - Tiredness - Finding it hard to concentrate. Supporting blog click here Teabag Safety! Tea: the unofficial elixir of British life, keeping the calm in chaos and making every problem seem a bit more manageable. ☕🇬🇧 A ritual we love… from our first cuppa in the morning to a little treat in the afternoon, possibly with a dunked digestive. So what has the humble teabag got to answer for? Why is it getting a Midlife Minute? Juls from The Body Retreat reveals all. Benefits of CBD CBD has been a game changer for me in terms of social anxiety and calming my nerves before live events. It can help with menopause symptoms, insomnia, inflammation, skins conditions and so much more. I ask founder of ‪@EveryBudyCBD‬ Jo Devall why it’s great for women. I've also got 25% off if you want to try EveryBudy CBD - just use TW25 at checkout. Supporting blog click here Wearing Colour for Confidence So often midlife women feel invisible. Michelle talks to Melissa Nicholson, founder of Kettlewell Colours about how to use colour to empower women and increase confidence. I've got a code for you as well! TWC15 will get you 15% off until 31 August. Sleep and Weight Loss Jane Michell, CEO of Jane Plan, explains how lack of sleep can affect weight management. Supporting blog click here .

Some of our recent podcast guests Prue Leith on dignity in dying and confidence in colour Kate Rowe Ham on future proofing your health Susan Saunders on boosting brain power Suzy Reading on quality sleep tips Jessica Buchanan on kidnap and resilience Donna Ashworth on the power of words Sue Cleaver on pro-ageing Dilly Carter on decluttering Cherry Healey on midlife manifesting Jenny Eclair on life after menopause Bonnie Langford on returning to Doctor Who's Tardis Sally Gunnell on Midlife MOT Rosie Nixon Say Hello to Kindness Michelle Elman on people pleasing and setting boundaries Jane Michell on the obesity crisis Laura Hamilton on travel inspiration Tracey Davies From midlife mum to stand up comedian Emma Skeates Emma Skeates Menopausal Mayhem Pauline Cox on gut health Michelle Griffith Robinson on being the sandwich generation and managing expectations Sami Wunder on midlife dating Alice Beer Midlife Financial Planning Andrea McLean on loneliness and reinvention in midlife Louise Minchin on Empty Nest Syndrome and being Fearless in Midlife Marley Hall on our Adult Kids Fertility Journey

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Midlife Resources Alternatives to university View More Andropause - the male menopause? View More Breast Cancer Awareness View More Budgets, Money & Finance for students leaving for college & university View More CBD Uses, benefits and side effects View More Carenting - caring for eldery parents View More Choosing a care home for an elderly parent or relative View More Collagen - benefits in midlife View More Cookery guides & suggestions for the new student View More Coping with pet bereavement View More Cyber security - what is it and why is it so important? View More Dating in Midlife View More Divorce and Separation View More Drink Spiking View More Exam preparation and revision tips View More Eye problems as we age View More First steps in fertility treatment: IVF & Egg Freezing View More Fragrances & perfumes - concerns and benefits View More Gardening in Winter View More Guide to Empty Nesting View More HRT - The Facts View More Hair loss in women View More Health & wellbeing of your new student View More Healthy eating for a healthy weight View More Heart disease in women View More Help for the sandwich generation View More Herbs and their uses: Cooking, teas, perfumes, medicine, flower arrangements, air fresheners View More How to cope with Grief View More How to sell to your heirlooms and antiques View More Keeping in contact with your child at university View More Let's Talk About Menopause View More Meningitis - the facts View More Mental Toughness View More Midlife Burnout View More Midlife MOT: Health, Wealth & Finance View More Osteoporosis - causes and symptoms View More People pleaser -definition, causes and effects View More Philanthropy & Volunteering View More Press reset - Life changes View More Sexism and how to stand up to it View More Sextortion View More Stunning hanging basket ideas View More The Impact of smoking on our health and body View More The Importance of Sleep View More Tips for Living with Tinnitus View More Tips for menopausal & midlife skin View More Tips on how to become a writer View More Understanding your gut health View More Urinary Incontinence- causes, symptoms and treatment View More Vision boards - how to make and use them View More Ways to make and save money View More What to do when someone dies View More What to do when your children leave home View More Your Relationship with Alcohol View More

Midlife Library Filter by Tags Select Tags 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 and is added to regularly as we research and uncover new information. Please use the tag search above to find the information you are looking for. Emma Financial App ​ Read More 'Cracking the Menopause' by Alice Smellie/Mariella Frostrup At last menopause is being discussed! Read More 26 ways to make money writing online ​ Read More 9 Ways To Stay Resilient, From Nuns, Astronauts, & Other Tough Women ​ Read More ACAS: Guidelines on dealing with workplace sexual assault issues ​ Read More AGE UK: Eye health advice when getting older ​ Read More Action for Children: How do I help my child deal with exams ​ Read More Addiction Group: Is Alcoholism Hereditary or Influenced More by Environment? ​ Read More Age UK ​ Read More Age UK: 9 Health Tests that could save your life ​ Read More Age UK: How to choose the right care home ​ Read More Age UK: Research highlighting the challenges facing older people and their families ​ Read More

Midlife Resources Alternatives to university ​ Read More Andropause - the male menopause? ​ Read More Breast Cancer Awareness ​ Read More Budgets, Money & Finance for students leaving for college & university ​ Read More CBD Uses, benefits and side effects ​ Read More Carenting - caring for eldery parents ​ Read More Choosing a care home for an elderly parent or relative ​ Read More Collagen - benefits in midlife What are the benefits of collagen. What type of collagen should you take and when? Read More Cookery guides & suggestions for the new student ​ Read More Coping with pet bereavement ​ Read More Cyber security - what is it and why is it so important? ​ Read More Dating in Midlife ​ Read More

Midlife Library As we compile our blogs this always throws up lots of questions that we have tried to answer in our midlife gallery. Please browse the categories below to find the answers you are looking for. Beauty & Fashion skincare, beauty, tweakments Read More Career & Purpose careers, education, volunteering Read More Health & Wellness mental, emotional, physical Read More Home & Family parents, kids, partners Read More Lifestyle & Travel home, travel, garden Read More Money & finance - savings, life planning, charity savings, life planning, charity Read More