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✨ Celebrity interviews | expert insight | author chats 📚
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Well… hello there. 👋

I thought it was time I properly reintroduced myself.

This year has been a LOT. So I needed August to reset, breathe and have a think.

The result?

Two Women Chatting is becoming Michelle Ford Interviews. 🎙️

I’m a podcast host, radio presenter, interviewer, moderator and content creator. For a long time I thought these were different things. Actually, they’re all versions of the same thing I love most: talking to people, asking questions and hearing their stories.

So, a few things you might not know about me…

🪂 I did a parachute jump at 17. What was I thinking?!

✈️ I learned to fly gliders. Which makes being a nervous flyer now particularly ridiculous.

🐕 I once weighed more than a Great Dane. I only discovered this alarming fact last weekend.

📺 I wanted to be a TV presenter in my 20s, lost my confidence somewhere along the way, then found it again in my 50s.

🧠 Finding out I had ADHD explained… quite a lot.

I’ve always been a work in progress. Reinvention has become a recurring theme in my life - sometimes planned, sometimes accidental - and I’m increasingly convinced that finding what makes you happy matters far more than having a perfect plan.

So Michelle Ford Interviews is a home for all of that.

The podcast is coming back soon, with the interviews you know and love - and Book Club is coming with me too. 📚

I’ll be talking to authors, celebrities, experts and people with a story worth hearing. Honest, warm conversations about life, work, books, confidence, change, ambition and everything in between.

If you’re navigating midlife, love books, support other women, have an empty nest, feel a little invisible, aren’t as confident as people think you are, or simply feel like you’re still figuring out who you’re becoming…

I’m here for all of it. ❤️

Here’s to the next chapter.

Michelle Ford Interviews.
Same Michelle. More conversations. More stories. More laughs.

Hit follow and come with me.

And yes… there’s a YouTube channel now too! 🎥 Please subscribe. xxx by @michellefordinterviewspod

For decades, women with ADHD were misunderstood, dismissed or simply missed altogether.

In this clip, Alex Partridge explains why he’s become such a strong advocate for women in the ADHD community.

It was only around 15 years ago that research began to properly recognise that ADHD can present differently in women. Before that, many women went to their doctors describing overwhelm, racing thoughts, emotional intensity and the strange paralysis of not being able to start tasks…
…and were often told they were too sensitive, anxious, or simply needed to try harder.

As a result, many women spent years believing they were failing at life - rather than understanding how their brains actually work.

🎙 Full conversation in the latest bonus episode of Two Women Chatting. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

I’m curious - how did you discover you might have ADHD?

#ADHDWomen #LateDiagnosis #Neurodiversity @alex_partridge_100 by @michellefordinterviewspod

What if the secret to a happier life is actually learning to be pleased with LESS? ✨

Not the big holidays, the exciting plans or the next milestone… but the coffee you didn’t rush, the sunshine through the window, a good book, a conversation that makes you laugh.

This Tuesday on Michelle Ford Interviews, I’m joined by the wonderful @donnaashworthwords to talk about her book The Art of Being Easily Pleased and why finding joy in life’s little moments might just be one of the most important things we can learn to do.

We talk about gratitude, perspective, the magic in the minutiae and how to find a little more joy in the everyday.

It’s a conversation I think many of us need to hear – and one I’d love you to share with someone who might need that little reminder. ❤️

🎧 LISTEN FROM TUESDAY
Find Michelle Ford Interviews on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch on my YouTube channel.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating and review. It really does help more people discover the podcast.

And don’t forget to follow Michelle Ford Interviews so you never miss a conversation.

A little more joy. A little less rushing. What’s not to love? ✨

#MichelleFordInterviews #DonnaAshworth #TheArtOfBeingEasilyPleased #FindingJoy #PodcastRecommendations by @michellefordinterviewspod

I’ve been taking a leaf out of Donna Ashworth’s book… quite literally! 💛

Her latest book, The Art of Being Easily Pleased, has inspired me to look for more magic in the minutiae, more whimsy in the everyday and to actively notice the little things that make me smile.

And apparently, there’s some science behind training our brains to notice the positive too!

So I’ve been giving it a go. Looking for joy in unexpected places, finding pleasure in the small stuff and generally trying to be a little more easily pleased.

And wait until you see what made me REALLY happy at the end of this reel. Let’s just say it involves potatoes… 🥔😂 (thank you @thebridgearms )

Now it’s your turn. Tell me in the comments: what’s one little thing that made you happy this weekend? It doesn’t have to be life-changing. In fact, the more ordinary, the better!

And if you love @donnaashworthwords as much as I do, don’t miss our conversation on the Michelle Ford Interviews podcast this Tuesday. We talk about finding joy, gratitude and how to bring a little more magic into the everyday.

Hit FOLLOW so the episode drops straight into your playlist when it’s released. 🎧

#DonnaAshworth #MichelleFordInterviews #TheArtofBeingEasilyPleased #FindingJoy #EverydayMagic by @michellefordinterviewspod

🤍 A white feather. A robin appearing out of nowhere. A song that comes on the radio at exactly the moment you’re thinking about someone you’ve lost.

Coincidence? Or perhaps a little sign that those we’ve loved and lost are still close by?

I’ve always been fascinated by these experiences, which is why my conversation with TV psychic @sallymorgantv for Michelle Ford Interviews was such a fascinating one.

And I have to say, my interest in Sally goes beyond this particular interview. On another occasion, after we’d finished a radio interview, she told me something quite startling about my own life. Something that subsequently turned out to be shockingly true. I’ll leave you to wonder about that one!

So, with Halloween upon us, I’d love to know:

🤍 Have you ever found a white feather?
🐦 Do robins make you think of someone you’ve lost?
✨ Have you experienced something that felt like a message or a little hello from someone no longer here?

Are they signs? Coincidences? Something more?

Tell me your stories in the comments. I’m genuinely fascinated, and I’d love to hear them.

You can watch and listen to my conversation with Sally Morgan on Michelle Ford Interviews (first broadcast November 2025).

And coming this Tuesday, another wonderful conversation – this time with @donnaashworthwords who is always in tune with her spirituality and admits being an empathetic soul influences her poetry.

Follow Michelle Ford Interviews for more conversations that intrigue, inspire and occasionally make you question what you thought you knew. 🤍 🪽

#MichelleFordInterviews #SallyMorgan #SignsFromLovedOnes #Spirituality by @michellefordinterviewspod

✨ LESS SMALL TALK. MORE SOUL TALK. ✨

This Thursday at 2pm on Brooklands Radio, join me for a very special extract from my interview with the incandescent Donna Ashworth - bestselling poet, author and the voice behind words loved by millions, including a vast array celebrity fans including Davina McCall, Dawn French, Robbie Williams and Fearne Cotton.

We talk gratitude, karma, stardust, ancestors, loneliness, finding balance in an overwhelming world and how a single page of a book can transform a toxic thought loop.

Plus, Donna recites poetry from her beautiful new book, The Art of Feeling Easily Pleased - words to unlock a wonderful life. ✨

🎙️ The full interview lands next Tuesday on my Michelle Ford Interviews podcast, but this conversation is too special not to share!

📻 Thursday, 2pm | Brooklands Radio
On DAB | on mobile app | on smart speaker | online

#DonnaAshworth #MichelleFordInterviews #BrooklandsRadio #TheArtOfBeingEasilyPleased #SoulTalk by @michellefordinterviewspod

A little behind-the-scenes moment from Women Who Rise! ✨

At last week’s event, @its.annielewis caught up with Janey Smith @janeybombshell , who fell in love with @roger.hawes01 on My Mum Your Dad, to ask which women she really admires and what one piece of advice she would give to younger women. ❤️

And separately, Janey joined me for this week’s Michelle Ford Interviews podcast, where we had a wonderfully honest conversation about second-chance romance, confidence and the possibilities that come with a new chapter in life.

🎧 Our conversation is out now! Do have a listen, and if you enjoy it, please share it with a friend who might need to hear it, too. You never know when a conversation might strike just the right chord - or give them a little encouragement.

And if you haven’t already, please follow Michelle Ford Interviews on your favourite podcast platform. Liking, sharing and leaving a review really helps more listeners discover the podcast, and I’m so grateful for every bit of support. Thank you! ❤️

#WomenWhoRise #MichelleFordInterviews #JaneySmith #SecondChances #MyMumYourDad by @michellefordinterviewspod

Could you open your heart to love again… with the whole nation watching? ❤️

Today on Michelle Ford Interviews, I’m joined by the lovely Janey Smith @janeybombshell , who found love with Roger Hawes on Davina McCall’s My Mum, Your Dad – and have now announced their engagement! 💍

But this is about so much more than a TV romance.

Janey and I have a wonderfully honest, relatable conversation about dating in midlife, learning to trust after heartbreak and finding the courage to put yourself out there when you’re afraid of getting hurt.

We also talk about loving someone who has experienced loss, the impact of perimenopause on confidence, and why the person you see on screen might not tell the whole story.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to find love again, or felt that your confidence isn’t quite what it used to be, I think you’ll really connect with Janey’s story. 💕

🎧 Listen to Michelle Ford Interviews with Janey Smith today wherever you get your podcasts.

And I’d love to know: would you ever be brave enough to look for love on TV? 👀👇

#MichelleFordInterviews #MyMumYourDad #DavinaMcCall #FindingLoveAgain #DatingInMidlife @roger.hawes01 by @michellefordinterviewspod

Still smiling after last night’s Women Who Rise. ✨

The warmth, the connection, the honest conversations… there was something so special about being in a room full of women willing to share their stories and cheer each other on.

Beautiful surroundings at The Westin London City, incredible women, laughter, music and moments that will stay with me. What a memorable evening. 💛

A huge thank you to my wonderful guests Alexis Strum, B.A. Paris and Starling, the fantastic Westin team, our generous raffle donors and everyone who joined us - especially those who battled travel chaos to get there!

And thank you for supporting The DASH Charity and its vital work helping people affected by domestic abuse. Your presence and generosity helped make this evening mean even more.

THAT is what women supporting women looks like. More than a hashtag - showing up, listening, making connections and making a difference.

Let’s keep helping each other rise. 🥂✨

#WomenWhoRise #WomenSupportingWomen #TheDASHCharity #WestinLondonCity #MichelleFordInterviews by @michellefordinterviewspod

Four brilliant experts. One essential menopause toolkit. 🎙️

In this special episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, we’re cutting through the confusion surrounding menopause with practical, reassuring advice on HRT, nutrition, weight and exercise.

💊 Menopause mentor @janemhdg explains why HRT isn’t one size fits all, how to prepare for a GP appointment, what testosterone may be prescribed for and where to find support.

🥗 Nutritionist and bestselling author @emma.bardwell shares simple ways to add more protein, fibre and plants to your plate - and explains how nutrition may help with menopause symptoms.

⚖️ Women’s health dietitian Dr Linia Patel @liniapatelnutrition talks about hormonal weight changes, GLP-1 medications and why energy, sleep, stress and strength can tell us far more about our health than the scales.

💪 Health and fitness expert Lavina Mehta MBE @feelgoodwithlavina explains why movement matters for our brains, bones and muscles - and how “exercise snacking”, habit stacking and strength training can help future-proof our bodies.

Four warm, honest and incredibly useful conversations brought together in one special episode.
If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause - or supporting someone who is - I hope it helps you feel informed, empowered and much less alone. ❤️

🎧 Listen to Michelle Ford Interviews wherever you get your podcasts.
And please follow, rate, review and share - it really does help more women find these conversations.

#Menopause #Perimenopause #MenopauseSupport #WomensHealth by @michellefordinterviewspod

🌸 THE MENOPAUSE TOOLKIT – OUT TOMORROW! 🌸

I’m a glass-half-full kinda gal and I’m always looking for the positives in life… yes, even when it comes to menopause!

I’m joined on this reel by my lovely friend Claire Hattrick, aka The Executive Menopause Coach, who shares my positive outlook on this next chapter. 💕

But who says I’m an expert? Absolutely nobody! 😂 I NEVER claim to be an expert in anything (far from it!), but I do know LOTS of experts I can ask about almost any subject… and frequently do!

In tomorrow’s Menopause Toolkit on Michelle Ford Interviews, I’ve been chatting to some brilliant experts:

🎙️ Jane James @janemhdg
🎙️ Emma Bardwell @emma.bardwell
🎙️ Dr Linia Patel @liniapatelnutrition
🎙️ Lavina Mehta MBE @feelgoodwithlavina

We’re covering the big topics: HRT, nutrition, weight gain and loss, GLP-1s and exercise. From understanding the changes happening in our bodies to finding ways to feel our best, there’s plenty to explore - with great tips and smart ways of incorporating good habits into our menopausal lifestyles.

📚 And do stay until the end of the reel, because I’m sharing some excellent menopause books and fantastic Facebook community pages to add to your toolkit!

Because menopause isn’t just about the challenges. There are positives, too - and we don’t have to navigate it alone. ❤️

🎧 Out TOMORROW!

Please LIKE, LISTEN & SHARE with a friend who needs this in her life. And tell me, what’s been your biggest menopause positive?

#MichelleFordInterviews #MenopauseToolkit #MenopauseMatters #MidlifeWomen #HRT by @michellefordinterviewspod

📚 NEW EPISODE: BONNIE GARMUS 📚

How do you follow a global phenomenon like Lessons in Chemistry?

Bonnie Garmus’s extraordinary debut introduced millions of readers to Elizabeth Zott - the brilliant, uncompromising chemist who refused to be diminished by the sexism surrounding her and became a role model for women around the world.

In today’s Michelle Ford Interviews, Bonnie and I have such an enjoyable conversation about feminism, sexism in the workplace, finding success later in life, AI and continuing after rejection. We also discuss the chemistry experiments behind the novel - which resulted in the fire brigade arriving at Bonnie’s house not once, but twice! 🚒

Now Bonnie is back with the glorious Peck & Peck.
Set in 1980s New York, it follows Batter Gray, an awkwardly brilliant young man with an instinctive “ear” for poetry, who lands a job at the world’s most prestigious - and spectacularly dysfunctional -
poetry journal.

There are feuding editors, extraordinary office politics and an unforgettable mother, Rainey: fiercely intelligent, wonderfully forthright and obsessed with typography. Through poetry, typefaces and a cast of eccentric characters, Bonnie celebrates creativity, individuality and those brilliantly awkward people who refuse to fit neatly into the world around them.
Funny, fascinating and full of warmth, this was one of those conversations I simply didn’t want to end.

🎧 Listen to Michelle Ford Interviews wherever you get your podcasts 📺 Watch on YouTube @michellefordinterviews

Follow @michellefordofficial for more conversations with bestselling authors - and please leave a rating or review to help more book lovers discover the podcast.

Did Elizabeth Zott inspire you - and will Peck & Peck be your next read? Tell me below 👇

#BonnieGarmus #PeckAndPeck #LessonsInChemistry #ElizabethZott #MichelleFordInterviews by @michellefordinterviewspod