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Midlife Women and Beyond

This is the transcript of a Two Women Chatting episode featuring Donna Ashworth, released October 2025, discussing joy in midlife and Donna's new book Joy Chose You.

So today's guest is living, writing and podcast hosting proof that perfection is vastly overrated. She's the creator of the smash hit podcast, How to Fail, where she's gently coaxed everyone from Hollywood stars to political heavyweights into sharing their failures and the things that didn't quite go to plan. And somehow she's made us all feel better about our own disasters along the way.

Midlife is a time of so many changes. Children leave home, careers shift, our parents age and menopause can throw unexpected challenges...

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Michelle Ford sat down with Dame Prue Leith to explore a profoundly personal yet universally resonant subject: dignity in dying. Prue, celebrated for her culinary genius and vibrant advocacy, emphasises that the right to a dignified death is as fundamental as dignity in life.

Michelle Ford and Kate Muir explore the often-overlooked aspects of midlife, particularly for women. They discuss the redefinition of the midlife crisis, the impact of menopause on mental health, the importance of HRT, and the need for better healthcare practices. They also touch on the benefits of wild swimming, the significance of vaginal health, the UTI scandal and the connection between hormonal changes and neurodiversity.