Best Sara Bassett Podcasts (2024)

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Sara Davison | The Ultimate Divorce Toolkit 43:16

1M ago43:16

43:16

In the final episode of Season 7, Michelle sits down with Sara Davison, The Divorce Coach, to discuss the intricacies of navigating divorce in midlife. The conversation delves into the unique challenges faced by individuals during this stage of life and explores why divorce becomes more common, touching on factors such as empty nest syndrome and sh…

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Jacynth Bassett | Let's drop the 'Best Before' date on Women 30:15

1M ago30:15

30:15

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Jacynth Bassett, a leading pioneer and voice in the anti-ageism movement. Jacynth founded 'Ageism is Never in Style', a global consultancy, campaign, and community dedicated to addressing ageism in all its forms. Join them as they explore the impact of ageism on individuals of all ages and genders, and the i…

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Jo Tuffrey | Beating The Midlife Droop 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

Do you feel the midlife droop setting in? In this episode, Michelle invites Jo Tuffrey, Pilates instructor and health professional, to discuss the physical and mental changes that occur during midlife. Jo shares her personal experience of going through early menopause and the challenges she faced. She also talks about her journey from being a PE te…

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Joanne Mallon | Midlife Calm in 5 Minutes 37:39

2M ago37:39

37:39

Do you struggle to find five minutes a day to be calm? In this episode, Michelle sits down with Joanne Mallon, the author and life coach behind 'How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes'. Join them as they delve into the secrets of maintaining composure and finding peace in the midst of life's chaos. Key Insights: 🎙️ The Reality Behind Appearances: Appearance…

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Dawn Dines | Drink Spiking - the danger to midlife women 32:36

2M ago32:36

32:36

In this episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle and special guest Dawn Dines, founder of Stamp Out Spiking, tackle the serious issue of drink spiking, with a particular focus on its rise among midlife individuals. They explore personal accounts, including a powerful testimony from Michelle's daughter Jemima, who shares her traumatic spiking experie…

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Midlife Mentors | Grumpy Old Men - is andropause real or a myth? 35:56

2M ago35:56

35:56

In this episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle and special guests James and Claire Davis, also known as the Midlife Mentors, explore the challenges and opportunities that come with fluctuating hormones in midlife, with particular reference to andropause and its impact on ageing men. Michelle questions why it is that previously easy going men becom…

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Esther Stanhope | Mastering Small Talk in Midlife 36:29

3M ago36:29

36:29

In this episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle and special guest Esther Stanhope, the Impact Guru, embark on an empowering journey of mastering midlife small talk and overcoming social anxieties. Esther shares her transformative journey of overcoming stage fright and building confidence in public speaking, emphasising the importance of authenticit…

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Sarah Orecchia | Midlife Buzz 33:43

3M ago33:43

33:43

In this episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle and special guest Sarah Orecchia, founder of Unbeelievable Health, explore the fascinating world of bee products and their remarkable benefits for midlife women. Sarah shares her passion for bees and the various products they produce, delving into their incredible properties and uses. Key Insights: 🎙️…

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Cherry Healey | Midlife Manifesting 31:15

3M ago31:15

31:15

Welcome back to Season 7 with Michelle Ford! This episode delves deep into the transformative power of manifesting and intentional living with Cherry Healey. Join Michelle and Cherry as they explore the highlights and key takeaways from their insightful conversation: *TW* DISORDERED EATING. Key Insights: 🎙️ Understanding Manifesting: Explore how ma…

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Dilly Carter | Decluttering The Empty Nest 32:26

3M ago32:26

32:26

Kicking off Season 7 in organised style is the wonderful Dilly Carter from BBC’s ‘Sort Your Life Out’. Though we bid farewell to co-host Liz at the end of last season, she joins us for one last interview with Michelle to unveil some of Dilly’s top kept secrets to transforming spaces and bringing tranquillity into the home. Key Insights: 🎙️ Repurpos…

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Jenny Eclair | Life After Menopause 36:44

5M ago36:44

36:44

Join Michelle and Liz for a lively and candid conversation with Jenny Eclair, the comedic pioneer and author of acclaimed novels like 'Writing on the Wall' and 'Older and Wider'. In this episode, aptly titled 'Life After Menopause,' Jenny shares her anecdotes and insights on ageing, friendships, the entertainment industry, and the often hilarious, …

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Bonnie Langford: Back in Dr Who's Tardis! 36:37

5M ago36:37

36:37

Picture this: celebrating 50 illustrious years in showbiz and still effortlessly doing the splits on stage!? Join Liz and Michelle as they sit down with the legendary Bonnie Langford on the Two Women Chatting Podcast. From her recent role in 'Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends' to her return to the Tardis in the new Doctor Who series, Bonnie Langford s…

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Inspiring Inclusion: International Women's Day Special 34:07

5M ago34:07

34:07

Join Liz and Michelle for an extraordinary episode of Two Women Chatting, celebrating the spirit of International Women's Day at Wentworth Club. This special compilation brings you the highlights from the event where women from all walks of life gathered to champion inclusion and solidarity. Key Insights: 🎙️Demanding a Seat at the Table: Guests dis…

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Janey McGill | It's Never Too Late For Adventure 38:46

5M ago38:46

38:46

Join Michelle and Liz for a riveting conversation with Janey McGill as she shares her extraordinary experience leading an expedition with two Omani women across the Empty Quarter, the world's largest sand desert. Janey reflects on the challenges faced, personal growth attained, and the bonds forged with her team. Through her journey, she overcame i…

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Eleanor Mills | Midlife Queenagers 51:34

6M ago51:34

51:34

Ever wondered what it means to be a Queenager? Is midlife truly a time for rediscovery and empowerment? Join Michelle and Liz in conversation with Eleanor Mills, the founder of Noon, an online community dedicated to empowering women in midlife. In this episode, they delve into the unique challenges and triumphs faced by women over 50, exploring the…

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BA Paris | A New Chapter in Midlife 32:01

6M ago32:01

32:01

Ever found yourself wanting to start a new chapter in midlife? Have you got a book in you? Join Liz and Michelle in an eye-opening conversation with the incredible B.A. Paris, bestselling author of psychological thrillers, ‘Behind Closed Doors’ and ‘The Guest’ as she takes us through her inspiring journey of transitioning to a successful writing ca…

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Kate Moyle | Midlife Sexlife 43:37

6M ago43:37

43:37

Ever wondered how to redefine intimacy and maintain a satisfying sex life in midlife? Join Liz and Michelle as they dive into the complexities of midlife sex with the brilliant Kate Moyle, a leading expert in psychosexual therapy. Together, they unravel the intricacies of sex beyond intercourse, the importance of communication and fun in long-term …

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Neens and dB | Midlife Rants and Big Pants 39:19

6M ago39:19

39:19

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. Key Insi…

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Sally Gunnell | Midlife MOT 39:40

7M ago39:40

39:40

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. Ke…

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Rosie Nixon | Say Hello to Kindness! 32:49

7M ago32:49

32:49

Join Liz and Michelle for a captivating conversation with Rosie Nixon, the illustrious editor at large of Hello Magazine, as she delves into the transformative power of kindness and its profound impact on mental health. In this illuminating episode, Rosie shares her inspiring journey advocating for kindness through the groundbreaking campaign she s…

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Michelle Elman | People Pleasing & Setting Boundaries 41:06

7M ago41:06

41:06

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…

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Jane Michell | The Obesity Crisis - What can we do about it? 43:26

7M ago43:26

43:26

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…

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🎄 Episode: De-stressing the Festive Season with Hannah Bartlett from Jolly Festive 33:48

9M ago33:48

33:48

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 th…

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Laura Hamilton | Travel Inspiration 41:25

9M ago41:25

41:25

Laura Hamilton of A Place in the Sun joins Liz and Michelle to dish out travel inspiration. The bubbly TV host shares amazing anecdotes from her travels around the globe, tips on how to plan an affordable getaway, and key things to consider before buying a vacation home overseas. You'll be dreaming of far off destinations after tuning into this fun…

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Tracey Davies | From Midlife Mum to Stand up Comedian 35:17

9M ago35:17

35:17

Liz and Michelle chat with Tracey Davies, a 50-year-old travel writer and journalist who recently stepped waaay outside her comfort zone to become a stand-up comedian. Tracey shares her journey from signing up for a beginners' comedy course to performing her first open mic night. She opens up about handling hecklers, bombing on stage and finding a …

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Emma Skeates | Menopausal Mayhem 46:18

9M ago46:18

46:18

Join Liz and Michelle as they chat with menopause advocate Emma Skeates about embracing the chaos of midlife. Emma shares her journey through a messy divorce and early surgical menopause while raising young children. She details how keeping her sense of humour helped her mental health and inspired her popular blog and book “Confessions of a Menopau…

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Pauline Cox | Gut Health 42:08

10M ago42:08

42:08

This week Liz and Michelle dive into the important topic of gut health. Fun fact that this week’s guest, Pauline Cox, functional nutritionist shared with us: your gut microbiome can be positively affected by stroking a pet, going for a walk, gardening or even kissing your partner! How about that for a biohack?! The gut microbiome impacts nearly eve…

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Michelle Griffith Robinson | The Sandwich Generation and Midlife Caring 39:46

10M ago39:46

39:46

Liz and Michelle chat with Olympian triple jumper turned motivational speaker Michelle Robinson about caring for ageing parents while juggling our own midlife changes. Michelle shares her emotional journey caring for her vivacious but ailing mother, from cancer to losing mobility. She offers insight on managing expectations, reframing how we talk a…

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Sami Wunder | Midlife Dating 49:23

10M ago49:23

49:23

Liz and Michelle are joined by international dating expert, Sami Wunder in this episode to invite women to shift their mindset around dating and start putting themselves first. Sami talks about the importance of authenticity and self-esteem in dating, including how to create superior outcomes for yourself and delivers some unexpected concepts and t…

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Alice Beer | Midlife Financial Planning 49:32

10M ago49:32

49:32

Liz and Michelle tackle the taboo topic of preparing for the worst, should you find yourself suddenly single through divorce or the death of a partner. They chat with consumer journalist and ITV This Morning's Consumer Editor, Alice Beer, about the uncomfortable but necessary conversations couples should have regarding wills, finances, accounts and…

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Andrea McLean | Loneliness and Reinvention in Midlife 55:53

11M ago55:53

55:53

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 fin…

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Louise Minchin | Empty Nest Syndrome and Being Fearless in Midlife 37:41

11M ago37:41

37:41

Liz and Michelle chat to tv presenter and author Louise Minchin about dealing with empty nest syndrome. Louise shares her own emotional journey as both her daughters left home for university, including the grief she felt at their absence. She explains how she coped by filling her time with new challenges, becoming an endurance athlete and author. L…

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Suzanne Baum | Fifty at 50 43:47

11M ago43:47

43:47

In this 50th episode celebration, Liz and Michelle chat about turning 50 themselves and the idea of making a 50 at 50 list. They are then joined by celebrity journalist Suzanne Baum who shares some of her own 50 at 50 list, including facing her fears of heights. Suzanne opens up about her career interviewing huge names like David Beckham and Amanda…

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Midwife Marley | Our Adult Kids Fertility Journey 40:44

11M ago40:44

40:44

The more you talk about egg freezing, the more questions it raises. Liz and Michelle are joined by author, speaker and midwife Marley Hall in this episode to talk about egg freezing, IVF, why fertility shouldn't be just a woman's problem and how to approach the thought-provoking topic of fertility with your grown-up children. Midlife library suppor…

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Dr Nighat Arif | Heart Attacks - Life saving information for women 47:11

12M ago47:11

47:11

'Tiktok Doc' and resident doctor on BBC Breakfast and ITV's This Morning, Dr. Nighat Arif joins Michelle and Liz to share crucial knowledge about female heart health. As the #1 killer of women, cardiac disease deserves our attention. Dr. Arif breaks down the subtle symptoms women often miss. She urges us to speak up, advocate for ourselves, and not…

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Michelle Feeney | Scent of a (Midlife) Woman 32:46

1y ago32:46

32:46

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…

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Anthea Turner | How to Survive Divorce 49:20

1y ago49:20

49:20

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…

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Judy Murray | A Novel Idea 39:10

1y ago39:10

39:10

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 inc…

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The Magazine Girls | Flashback to the 70s 38:10

1y ago38:10

38:10

Liz and Michelle reminisce about the music and tv of the 70s as they talk to Jan and Sandie, 2 of the 8 magazine girls who interviewed some of the most famous musicians in the world including Marc Bolan, Elton John and ABBA! Jan and Sandie talk about their most standout interviews and share many anecdotes including interviewing Michael Jackson with…

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Patsy Dhir | Dressing for Summer Occasions in Midlife 47:49

1y ago47:49

47:49

In this episode of Two Women Chatting Liz and Michelle talk to Patsy Dhir, a personal stylist and colour expert who has worked with celebrities such as Julien MacDonald OBE, Paul Costello, Huishan Zhang and Sharon Wauchob as well as working on catwalk shows including London Fashion Week. They ask Patsy to share her tips on choosing fabrics with 'cl…

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TWC | Guest Reflections 23:46

1y ago23:46

23:46

Liz and Michelle have recently spent some time listening to the last year of episodes of Two Women Chatting in preparation for the British Podcast Awards! They both really enjoyed going down memory lane, relearning some fantastic advice and tips from many guests and laughing along the way. They thought it would be great to share a few of their favo…

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Claire Sweeney | Eurovision 20:42

1+ y ago20:42

20:42

Liz and Michelle are joined by singer, actor, television personality and Eurovision host Claire Sweeney. They chat about Claire’s upcoming role in Coronation Street and of course all things Eurovision including revealing what the ‘alternative scouse commentary is all about and why they think this year the UK might win! KEY TAKEAWAYS There have been…

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Penny Mallory | Mental Toughness 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

38:41

Liz and Michelle are joined by TedX speaker, mentor, coach and mental toughness advocate Penny Mallory. After a difficult start in life, Penny has defeated the odds and embraces anything considered tough; from cold therapy to marathons! This episode is an honest, inspiring and sometimes controversial conversation about mental toughness including wh…

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UFO's, Aliens, and Ed 1:01:14

1+ y ago1:01:14

1:01:14

G.G. & Special Co-host Ed, our long-time friend from Ghost & Grub have a few different alien conversations. As most know how that goes when talking about anything unidentified. So stay tuned in for some amazing episodes coming your way and just maybe some big news. Remember to email us so we can hear about your experiences or just want to say hi. p…

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CBD | What's It All About? 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

27:23

These days you can barely walk down a high street or flick a magazine without coming across CBD stories and products. It´s a flood of information that is actually quite confusing and overwhelming. Today, with the expert help of Sam Day and Lorraine Clark, the co-founders of HapiHemp, Liz and Michelle discuss some of the most important questions. In…

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Regressions 33:48

1+ y ago33:48

33:48

G.G. talks with Mama Mary about her work with Michigan M.U.F.O.N. and how the past life and e.t. regressions work. Very interesting topic when you get going down that rabbit hole. So please join us in this make you say hmmm... episode. paranormalxl@writeme.comBy Paranormal XL

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Katy Hill | Life Goals in our Second Spring 28:32

1+ y ago28:32

28:32

Liz and Michelle welcome ex Blue Peter presenter, Katy Hill, to their new 'Wendy-house'-style TWC studio in the garden. Katy is a personal development and empowerment coach, speaker, podcaster, BAFTA, and NTA award-winning broadcaster, and writer. She is well known as the daredevil Blue Peter presenter who was the first civilian to fly with the Red…

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Rev. Michael James Carter 58:20

1+ y ago58:20

58:20

Mama Mary and G.G. get into some in-depths discussions with Rev. Michael James Carter. You may know him from History Channel's Ancient Aliens, his books, or his sermons you can catch online. Rev. Michael James Carter is very knowledgeable on the topic all things Alien. So stay tuned and listen to all he has to say about the history of Aliens vs Man…

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Midlife Montage: Judi Dench, Jenny Seagrove, and Finty Williams 7:04

1+ y ago7:04

7:04

To create this star-studded midlife montage episode, Michelle went to meet three fabulous women – Dame Judi Dench, her actress daughter Finty Williams and star of screen and stage, Jenny Seagrove. In the first of a series of montages to celebrate being a midlife or older woman, Michelle asked them all what was the best thing about life in our secon…

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Alice Hart-Davis | Tweakments 47:37

1+ y ago47:37

47:37

On this episode, Liz and Michelle are joined by successful author and award-winning journalist, Alice Hart-Davis. The world is changing fast and having cosmetic work ‘done’ is more common and normalised than ever, especially among celebrities. What are ‘tweakments’, why do we often feel the need to alter ourselves as we age and if you’re considerin…

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