Welcome to Two Women Chatting - the podcast where midlife gets real, inspiring, and finds the joy in our second chapter. Hosted by broadcaster and book lover Michelle Ford, each week we dive into the topics that matter most to women in their 40s, 50s and beyond: midlife reinvention, menopause, confidence, parenting grown-up kids, and navigating relationships.
From bestselling authors like Elizabeth Day, and Donna Ashworth to wellbeing experts, celebrities, and women with extraordinary stories, Two Women Chatting is a space for connection, laughter, and wisdom.
If you’re searching for a podcast about midlife, menopause, women’s health, book club recommendations, lifestyle and inspiration, you’re in the right place.
👉 Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with a friend who could use a little midlife magic.
Explore the 'midlife library' at www.twowomenchatting.com, brimming with useful expert blogs, resources, and irresistible offers to fuel your personal development journey; not to mention exclusive listener discounts and offers with our sponsorship partners.
Connect with Michelle at twowomenchatting@gmail.com for collaborations, ideas, and comments! Remember to rate, review, and share our show to join the laughter-filled conversation about midlife empowerment and beyond...
Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michelleford_twc or Facebook to be the first to hear about guests and behind the scenes content.
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Welcome to Two Women Chatting - the podcast where midlife gets real, inspiring, and finds the joy in our second chapter. Hosted by broadcaster and book lover Michelle Ford, each week we dive into the topics that matter most to women in their 40s, 50s and beyond: midlife reinvention, menopause, confidence, parenting grown-up kids, and navigating relationships.
From bestselling authors like Elizabeth Day, and Donna Ashworth to wellbeing experts, celebrities, and women with extraordinary stories, Two Women Chatting is a space for connection, laughter, and wisdom.
If you’re searching for a podcast about midlife, menopause, women’s health, book club recommendations, lifestyle and inspiration, you’re in the right place.
👉 Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with a friend who could use a little midlife magic.
Explore the 'midlife library' at www.twowomenchatting.com, brimming with useful expert blogs, resources, and irresistible offers to fuel your personal development journey; not to mention exclusive listener discounts and offers with our sponsorship partners.
Connect with Michelle at twowomenchatting@gmail.com for collaborations, ideas, and comments! Remember to rate, review, and share our show to join the laughter-filled conversation about midlife empowerment and beyond...
Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michelleford_twc or Facebook to be the first to hear about guests and behind the scenes content.
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In this fun, laugh-filled and genuinely eye-opening episode, Michelle Ford sits down with women’s health nutritionist Emma Bardwell to tackle one of the most underrated pillars of midlife wellbeing: fibre - the true unsung hero of women’s health. Between giggles over “poophoria” (yes, it’s a thing!) and some serious myth-busting, Michelle and Emma unpack why getting enough fibre and protein is essential - especially if you’re using GLP-1 weight-loss injections like Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro. As Emma explains, these medications slow digestion, making fibre even more important for gut motility, nutrient absorption and long-term health.
Forget fibre’s dusty, boring reputation - this episode gives it a full glow-up. Through perimenopause and menopause, when hormones fluctuate and the gut becomes increasingly linked to mood, energy and resilience, fibre becomes a midlife powerhouse. Michelle and Emma explore how nourishing your gut supports immunity, mental wellbeing, metabolism and overall vitality, and why our midlife microbiome deserves centre stage. With Emma’s straight-talking, practical approach, you’ll learn simple, everyday ways to boost your fibre intake - no chia-seed obsession required.
By the end, you’ll never look at your plate (or your bowel movements!) the same way again.
🎙️ Key Insights
• Fibre lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer
• A high-fibre diet reduces inflammation and supports a stronger immune system
• Good gut health boosts brain health and emotional wellbeing
• Fibre may help remove microplastics from the body
• Protein + fibre is the midlife power combo - stabilising energy, supporting hormone balance and improving satiety
• Talking openly about gut health (and yes, poo!) helps normalise midlife wellbeing
Resources:
📘 Emma Bardwell Website: emmabardwell.com
📸 Instagram: @emma.bardwell
The Fibre Effect is published February 2026
The 30g Plan is available in all good bookshops
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👉 Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with a friend who could use a little midlife magic.
Explore the 'midlife library' at www.twowomenchatting.com
Connect with Michelle at twowomenchatting@gmail.com for collaborations, ideas, and comments! Remember to rate, review, and share our show to join the laughter-filled conversation about midlife empowerment and beyond...
Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michelleford_twc or Facebook
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.