Michelle Ford Interviews

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Welcome to Michelle Ford Interviews – honest, entertaining conversations with the people shaping the way we live, think and connect. Hosted by broadcaster, interviewer and content creator Michelle Ford, this podcast (and companion YouTube channel) brings you in-depth conversations with well-known celebrities, bestselling authors, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, campaigners, experts and remarkable people with extraordinary stories. Since launching as Two Women Chatting in 2022, Michelle has interviewed hundreds of guests across 11 seasons, including Dame Kelly Holmes, Elizabeth Day, Gaby Roslin, Lisa Jewell, Donna Ashworth, Nicky Hambleton-Jones, Andrea McLean, Dame Prue Leith and many more. Originally created to celebrate honest conversations around midlife, the podcast built an incredible community of listeners. But 11 seasons in, it was time for a refresh. Michelle Ford Interviews reflects where the show is today - opening the door to even bigger conversations and welcoming fascinating men as well as women from the worlds of entertainment, books, business, sport, television and beyond. Expect thoughtful interviews about success, setbacks, reinvention, creativity, resilience, relationships, health, culture, current affairs and the stories behind the headlines. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, your next favourite book, or simply love hearing brilliant people tell their stories, there’s something here for you. Book Club episodes feature chats with bestselling authors that also air on Thursday afternoons on Brooklands Radio. Watch every interview on the Michelle Ford Interviews YouTube channel or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Michelle Ford Interviews so you never miss a conversation worth hearing. 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. Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michellefordofficial or Facebook to be the first to hear about guests and behind the scenes content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    Book Club | Rosie Nixon | The PRO Method - three simple steps

    What if reaching breaking point isn’t a crisis - but a calling to change? In this episode recorded live in the Brooklands Radio studio, Michelle is joined by author, coach and former HELLO! magazine Editor-in-Chief Rosie Nixon to discuss her powerful new book, The PRO Method: Three Simple Steps to Reinvent Your Life. After years at the helm of one of Britain’s best-known magazines, Rosie was diagnosed with psychological exhaustion. Taking time away from a demanding career allowed her to reconsider how she was living and working - and ultimately inspired a major personal and professional reinvention. Drawing on that experience, her training as a life coach and the science behind navigating change, Rosie created the PRO Method: Pause – calm the nervous system and create space to reset Reflect – identify what matters and what may need to change Organise – turn those discoveries into realistic, achievable plans Rosie and Michelle talk candidly about burnout, overwhelm and the pressure to keep going - even when our minds and bodies are telling us to stop. They explore why pausing can feel so uncomfortable, how midlife can become an opportunity for reinvention and why meaningful change doesn’t have to mean blowing up your entire life. Warm, honest and filled with practical advice, this conversation is for anyone who feels exhausted, stuck at a crossroads or ready to find a different way forward. The PRO Method by Rosie Nixon is out now, published by HarperCollins. This interview was first broadcast on Brooklands Radio in September 2026. Follow or subscribe to Michelle Ford Interviews for free wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with someone who might need to hear it. YouTube Channel available @michellefordinterviews Instagram @michellefordinterviewspod Get in touch via email: twowomenchatting@gmail.com 👉 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 @michellefordofficial or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Book Club | Rosie Nixon | The PRO Method - three simple steps

  2. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    Book Club | Adele Parks | Eyes On You

    Adele Parks on Eyes on You, the Power of Words and Her 26th Novel Michelle welcomes bestselling author Adele Parks MBE back to Book Club to talk about Eyes on You, her gripping 26th novel. Having interviewed Adele several times over the years, there’s an easy familiarity to this conversation as they discuss her remarkable writing career, her enduring love of words and how she continues to find fresh ideas and themes after more than two decades as a published author. Eyes on You is a compelling psychological thriller exploring grief, obsession, isolation, revenge and the secrets that shape our lives. At 15, Amy witnessed her father murder his secret lover. Years later, when Oliver Harrington walks into the restaurant where she works, their shared understanding of troubled pasts creates an immediate connection - but is it love, or something altogether more dangerous? Adele also talks passionately about her work supporting literacy and why helping people discover the joy and power of reading remains so important to her. And, of course, Adele shares the book she thinks everyone should read - but what will her recommendation be? This interview originally aired on Michelle’s Book Club on Brooklands Radio. Hear new author interviews every Thursday afternoon on Brooklands Radio. Listen on DAB across Surrey and West London, through the Brooklands Radio app, on your smart speaker or online. Catch up with more interviews on the Michelle Ford Interviews podcast and watch on YouTube at @michellefordinterviews. Follow on instagram Michelle's instagram @michellefordofficial and the podcast @michellefordinterviewspodcast Publishers & authors: If you would like to submit a title for consideration for Michelle’s Book Club, please email michelle@twowomenchatting.com. 👉 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 @michellefordofficial or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Book Club | Adele Parks | Eyes On You

  3. Sep 11 ·  Bonus

    Book Club | TM Logan | The Weekend

    What would you do if you found a backpack containing thousands of pounds in cash? That’s the moral dilemma at the heart of T.M. Logan’s gripping psychological thriller The Weekend - a story about friendship, secrets, temptation and how quickly everything can unravel when money enters the equation. In this episode of Book Club | Michelle Ford Interviews, I’m joined by Sunday Times bestselling author T.M. Logan to talk about his latest thriller, The Weekend. Six old friends head to a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales for a New Year’s Eve weekend. During a walk, they’re caught in a storm and take shelter in an old lead mine. There, they make an extraordinary discovery: a backpack containing more money than they’ve ever seen. Of course, they know they should hand it straight to the police. But as the storm continues and the weekend unfolds, temptation starts to take hold. Each of the friends has their own problems — debt, obsession, career worries and secrets — and suddenly that seemingly simple decision becomes much more complicated. As cracks begin to appear in the friendships, The Weekend becomes a tense exploration of trust, betrayal, greed, friendship and the choices we make when we think nobody is watching. T.M. Logan is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Holiday, The Curfew, The Catch, The Daughter, Lies and 29 Seconds. His thrillers have sold more than three million copies in the UK and have been translated into more than 20 languages. The Holiday was selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club and adapted into a four-part television drama, while The Catch was also adapted for television. In our conversation, we talk about the fascinating “what would you do?” dilemma at the centre of The Weekend, the psychology of temptation, whether we ever really know our closest friends, and why moral grey areas make such compelling thriller territory. T.M. has said that the idea was inspired partly by his fascination with the choices people make when faced with a difficult moral dilemma - and by thrillers such as Scott Smith’s A Simple Plan. The Weekend is out now in hardback, paperback, ebook and audiobook. 🎙️ About Book Club | Michelle Ford InterviewsBook Club | Michelle Ford Interviews brings you conversations with bestselling authors about their books, the stories behind them and the ideas that make us want to keep turning the pages. The\is interview with T.M. Logan was first broadcast on Brooklands Radio. If you enjoy psychological thrillers, crime fiction, book recommendations and author interviews, make sure you subscribe to Michelle Ford Interviews on your favourite podcast platform and on YouTube - always free. 📚 Connect with MichelleFollow Michelle Ford for more author interviews, book recommendations, radio and podcast content, and conversations about books, life, confidence and everything in between. Podcast: Michelle Ford Interviews YouTube: @michellefordinterviews #TMLogan #TheWeekend #BookClub #MichelleFordInterviews #PsychologicalThriller #BookRecommendations #AuthorInterview #ThrillerBooks #CrimeFiction #BestsellingAuthor #BookPodcast #NewBooks #BookLovers #ThrillerRecommendations 👉 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 @michellefordofficial or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Book Club | TM Logan | The Weekend

  4. Sep 8 ·  Bonus

    Book Club | Clare Mackintosh | It's Not What You Think

    What if everything you thought you knew about someone was wrong? In this episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle Ford chats to bestselling author Clare Mackintoshabout her gripping new novel, It’s Not What You Think. Clare Mackintosh is the internationally bestselling author of I Let You Go, I See You, Let Me Lie and The Last Party, renowned for her twisty psychological thrillers, compelling characters and stories that keep readers guessing until the very end. Michelle and Clare talk about the inspiration behind It’s Not What You Think, the complexities of relationships and family, creating believable characters and why the truth isn't always quite what we expect. We also delve into Clare's approach to writing suspense, how her background as a detective helps her plot the twists and turns that make her books so addictive, and what keeps readers turning the pages. If you're a fan of Clare Mackintosh, psychological thrillers, crime fiction, mystery novels and gripping page-turners, this is a Book Club conversation you won't want to miss. "It's got more twists and turns than an episode of Line of Duty" 📚 Book: It’s Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh 🎙️ Interviewer: Michelle Ford 🎧 Podcast: Book Club | Michelle Ford Interviews 📻 First broadcast: Brooklands Radio Listen now and discover more about Clare Mackintosh and It’s Not What You Think. #ClareMackintosh #ItsNotWhatYouThink #BookClub #MichelleFordInterviews #BrooklandsRadio #PsychologicalThriller #ThrillerBooks #CrimeFiction #BookRecommendations #BookPodcast 👉 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 @michellefordofficial or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Book Club | Clare Mackintosh | It's Not What You Think

  5. Sep 3 ·  Bonus

    Book Club | Dame Stella Rimington | The Hidden Hand

    📚 Dame Stella Rimington on The Hidden Hand In this very special episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle revisits her first ever Book Club conversation, recorded in January 2025 with Dame Stella Rimington, the pioneering former Director General of MI5, about her final novel, The Hidden Hand. The novel is a gripping contemporary spy thriller set partly at Oxford University, where a Chinese study centre is secretly recruiting students to steal valuable research and intellectual property. When the centre's new head discovers its sinister purpose, he turns to CIA agent Manon Tyler for help. With her extraordinary career inside MI5 - including becoming the first woman to serve as Director General - Stella brought a unique authenticity to her espionage fiction. What makes this interview particularly poignant is that Dame Stella sadly died in August 2025, aged 90, just seven months after this conversation was recorded. It is therefore a privilege to be able to share one of her final conversations, in which Michelle talks to her about writing, espionage, her remarkable career and The Hidden Hand. This interview marked the beginning of Michelle's Book Club on Brooklands Radio, where Michelle continues to chat to authors every Thursday afternoon. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation on Michelle Ford Interviews wherever you get your podcasts. Publishers & authors: If you would like to submit a title for consideration for Michelle's Book Club, please email michelle@twowomenchatting.com. 👉 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 @michellefordofficial or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Book Club | Dame Stella Rimington | The Hidden Hand

  6. Sep 1 ·  Bonus

    Book Club | A A Dhand | The Chemist & The Kingpin

    📚 A.A. Dhand on The Chemist & The Kingpin In this episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle chats to Sunday Times bestselling crime writer A.A. Dhand about his gripping Idris Khan series, The Chemist and its explosive sequel, The Kingpin. The Chemist introduces Idris Khan, a respected pharmacist in Leeds who dispenses methadone and knows far more about his patients - and the secrets they carry - than anyone might imagine. When his childhood sweetheart fails to turn up for her daily dose, Idris goes looking for her and finds himself caught in the middle of a dangerous turf war between Yorkshire drug cartels. In The Kingpin, Idris is changed by what has happened to him. When his estranged brother Zidane arrives fresh out of prison with an audacious plan to take control of the drug trade across Leeds and Bradford, Idris faces an even bigger choice: walk away or become the very thing he's always feared - the Kingpin. Michelle and Amit talk about crime, drugs, morality, family, the darker side of Yorkshire and the real-life experiences that helped inspire the novels. Having worked as a pharmacist himself, Dhand drew on what he witnessed during years working at the sharp end of community pharmacy to create the world of Idris. If you love crime fiction, psychological thrillers, gritty British crime, Yorkshire noir and fast-paced, twisty storytelling, this is one to add to your listening list. This conversation originally aired on Michelle's Book Club on Brooklands Radio, where Michelle chats to authors every Thursday afternoon. 🎧 Listen to Michelle Ford Interviews with book club chats, celebrities and experts wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Prefer to watch? You can also watch the full interview on Michelle's YouTube channel. @michellefordinterviews Publishers & authors: If you would like to submit a title for consideration for Michelle’s Book Club, please email michelle@twowomenchatting.com 👉 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 @michellefordofficial or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Book Club | A A Dhand | The Chemist & The Kingpin

  7. Aug 31 ·  Bonus

    Book Club | Tiffany Crum | This Story Might Save Your Life

    📚 Tiffany Crum on This Story Might Save Your Life In this Book Club episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle chats to debut author Tiffany Crum about her gripping thriller This Story Might Save Your Life - a twisty mystery, emotional love story and celebration of friendship all rolled into one. Best friends Benny and Joy host a hugely successful podcast sharing funny, extraordinary stories of survival. They joke that they've been saving each other's lives since they first met. But when Joy and her husband Xander suddenly disappear, Benny finds himself at the centre of a police investigation - and suddenly their next survival story may be their own. Michelle and Tiffany talk about friendship, podcasting, fame, secrets and the blurred line between the people we think we know and who they really are. And with the story combining a thriller with a love story, there’s plenty to discuss about relationships, loyalty and what happens when everything you thought you knew starts to unravel. Tiffany also talks about her journey to becoming a published author and the inspiration behind this hugely engaging debut. This conversation originally aired on Michelle's Book Club on Brooklands Radio, where Michelle chats to authors every Thursday afternoon. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation on Michelle Ford Interviews wherever you get your podcasts. If you love thrillers, mystery novels, psychological suspense, book podcasts, stories about friendship and twisty page-turners, this is one to add to your listening list. Authors/publishers email michelle@twowomenchatting.com for consideration on future Book Clubs 👉 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 @michellefordofficial or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Book Club | Tiffany Crum | This Story Might Save Your Life

  8. Aug 30 ·  Bonus

    Book Club | Robert Thorogood | The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts

    📚 Robert Thorogood on The Marlow Murder Club In this episode of Michelle Ford Interviews, Michelle chats to bestselling author and screenwriter Robert Thorogoodabout his hugely popular cosy crime novel The Marlow Murder Club. When 77-year-old crossword setter Judith Potts witnesses what she believes is a murder in the quiet Buckinghamshire town of Marlow, the police aren't convinced. So Judith decides to investigate herself - joined by two unlikely amateur sleuths, dog walker Suzie Harris and vicar's wife Becks Starling. Together, the three women form the Marlow Murder Club and set out to uncover the truth. Michelle and Robert also talk about the hugely successful TV adaptation of The Marlow Murder Club, including seeing his characters brought to life on screen. The series stars Samantha Bond as Judith, alongside Jo Martin, Cara Horgan and Natalie Dew. And, of course, there’s plenty of laughter - including a discussion about whether Judith, Suzie and Becks are essentially Marlow's answer to Charlie's Angels!  This conversation originally aired as part of Michelle's Book Club on Brooklands Radio, where you can hear new author interviews and book recommendations every Thursday afternoon. 🎧 Listen to the full interview on Michelle Ford Interviews wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Prefer to watch? The interview is also available on Michelle Ford's YouTube channel. If you're a fan of crime fiction, cosy crime, mystery novels, book clubs or The Marlow Murder Club, this one is for you. Authors/publishers email michelle@twowomenchatting.com for consideration on future Book Clubs Follow Michelle Ford Interviews on instagram @michellefordofficial and @michelelfordinterviewspod 👉 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 @michellefordofficial or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Book Club | Robert Thorogood | The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts
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Welcome to Michelle Ford Interviews – honest, entertaining conversations with the people shaping the way we live, think and connect. Hosted by broadcaster, interviewer and content creator Michelle Ford, this podcast (and companion YouTube channel) brings you in-depth conversations with well-known celebrities, bestselling authors, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, campaigners, experts and remarkable people with extraordinary stories. Since launching as Two Women Chatting in 2022, Michelle has interviewed hundreds of guests across 11 seasons, including Dame Kelly Holmes, Elizabeth Day, Gaby Roslin, Lisa Jewell, Donna Ashworth, Nicky Hambleton-Jones, Andrea McLean, Dame Prue Leith and many more. Originally created to celebrate honest conversations around midlife, the podcast built an incredible community of listeners. But 11 seasons in, it was time for a refresh. Michelle Ford Interviews reflects where the show is today - opening the door to even bigger conversations and welcoming fascinating men as well as women from the worlds of entertainment, books, business, sport, television and beyond. Expect thoughtful interviews about success, setbacks, reinvention, creativity, resilience, relationships, health, culture, current affairs and the stories behind the headlines. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, your next favourite book, or simply love hearing brilliant people tell their stories, there’s something here for you. Book Club episodes feature chats with bestselling authors that also air on Thursday afternoons on Brooklands Radio. Watch every interview on the Michelle Ford Interviews YouTube channel or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Michelle Ford Interviews so you never miss a conversation worth hearing. 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. Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michellefordofficial or Facebook to be the first to hear about guests and behind the scenes content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Ford
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Midlife Space
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