Prue Leith discusses dignity in dying on my latest episode. Naturally there are strong arguments for and against assisted dying.
Labour MP @kimleadbeatermp
will publish the full text of her Private Member’s Bill (PMB) in the first half of next week, around 10 days earlier than expected. It comes after some MPs raised concerns about the amount of time they would have to scrutinise the draft legislation ahead of a second reading on Nov 29.
The proposed legislation would allow patients diagnosed with a terminal physical condition to access an assisted death, with the approval of two doctors and a judge.
It’s time to open up the conversation.
Should it only be the privilege of the wealthy to be able to choose how they die if they are in unbearable pain or facing terminal illness by heading off to Dignitas? Should we have end of life choice?
Is the palliative care offered in hospitals and hospices enough in this country? Or would it be kinder to allow people to go home to die with their family close by if they want to? No one wants to feel a burden to society or their family so of course we don’t want anyone to feel compelled to make a choice on those grounds. Clearly there needs to be many layers of safeguarding.
How do we protect the vulnerable whilst aiding those who have made their end of life decisions clear?
Do we offer our pets a more dignified, less painful death than humans?
It’s a complicated and emotive issue. What do you think?
#twowomenchatting #podcast #dignityindying #assisteddeath #dyingwithdignity #endoflifecare #righttodie
TWC started as a ‘from sofa to podcast’ exploration of midlife topics. Tomorrow marks three years of chatting with some utterly incredible guests about their experience, and to mark this momentous episode I am joined by no less than Prue Leith who shares her wisdom with her typical wit and frank nature.
Truly a lady with her finger in a lot of proverbial pies, I was thrilled that Prue made time for such a superb chat with me for you to enjoy.
This episode really swings across such a range of Prue’s hot topics. You’ll be left with food for thought on her advocacy for assisted dying, then pulling on your brightest garments with a sense of empowerment, and quite likely reaching for her latest cookbook which is filled with snappy tips that will have you feeling like a trained chef!
Despite the weighty topics this is an incredibly fun, but certainly not frivolous episode that I know you’re going to love. Set your podcast platform to download episode 7 tomorrow morning!
#twowomenchatting #birthday #podcast #womensupportingwomen #prueleith #midlifewomen #bakeoff #assisteddying #mentalhealth #ageismisneverinstyle #colour #kettlewell #style #midlifestyle #colourwheel #cookingideas
This week marks three years since the first episode of Two Women Chatting!
From a couple of empty nesters putting the world to rights in my back garden over coffee during Covid to this podcast that I am so immensely proud of 90 episodes later - it’s certainly been a rollercoaster!
After a totally amicable ‘conscious uncoupling’ with my co-host Liz earlier this year, TWC is now arguably closer to its show title - two women chatting (not three!).
The show has grown so much and we’ve had utterly fabulous guests, talked about diverse topics and gained a loyal following of listeners in 95 countries, now in the top 2.5% of pods globally. Excuse me for tooting the TWC horn but, when I’m not allowing myself to lean into imposter syndrome, an occasional step back to truly marvel at where this little ‘indie’ pod has developed to literally takes my breath away.
Thank you so much to all of you who have listened, supported, engaged and shared over the last three years.
To all my guests who have given up their valuable time and offered inspirational, entertaining and expert advice and conversation - thank you thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻. Waaaaay too many wonderful supportive women out there who I have come to know. Far too many tag but I SEE you and I’m grateful.
Couldn’t have done this with my fab family & friends cheerleading me - and the excellent production skills of Emma @tindallpodcasts and promotional savvy of @laurabryantpr @justjesssmith 🙏🏻🙏🏻😘
This season still has a few more episodes to go. Absolute icon, Dame Prue Leith joins me for my 90th episode this Tuesday! Hope you’ll listen as our conversation takes on a somewhat controversial topic.
May I ask for a ‘birthday’ favour please? To leave a review on Apple or Spotify or recommend the show to a friend or two on your socials or over coffee. I cannot tell you how much it helps others find TWC ###
(Bonus points if you can you spot the ‘wish list’ guest in this reel!!
On this week’s episode I chat with Kate Rowe Ham about future proofing our health and the importance of adding weight bearing exercise to our lives.
Don’t be afraid of ‘bulking up’ or looking like a professional body builder - it would take massive effort to achieve that, rather than the daily exercise Kate recommends.
Whatever you do to keep active is a good thing. If you don’t exercise at all, start small. As Kate explains in the podcast, go outside and walk five steps out, five steps back - next day make it ten steps - then increase. Small incremental gains will help you find the way.
I love keeping exercise varied with a mix of reformer pilates, peloton, walking, pickle ball, tennis and weights. I’ll admit I’m no swimmer unless it’s 80 degrees and there’s a pool bar - but just find what works for you and get moving!
Not bad with a replacement hip huh?! (Please note that the reformer pilates is super speeded up for the reel. My pilates teacher Kate @cornerhouse_pilates is strict about form and battles weekly to make me slow down!).
#midlifewomen #40plus #midlifejourney #twowomenchatting #weightbearing #exerciseinmidlife #owningyourmenopause #mentalhealth #fitover50 #bonehealth #strongatanyage
We wake up each day and have a choice. What will you do in the next 24 hours to thrive? In our quick fix society, throw away choices offers us convenience, but at what cost? 🤔
Kate Rowe Ham is my next guest on Two Women Chatting, author of Fitter, Calmer, Stronger in 30 Days and founder of Owning Your Menopause. Despite living in a world filled with an overwhelming number of options and choices, Kate discovered during her own perimenopause journey, that we are taught very little about what to eat and how to exercise in order to balance our bodies through this stage ⚖️
Retraining as a Menopause Fitness Coach, Kate is now on a mission to to help every woman, regardless of symptoms or ability, with her accessible, holistic and supportive approach to thriving through midlife and into our elder years successfully.
This is such a lively, fun and honest conversation that I hope will inspire you as Kate has me. Grab your headphones, lace up your trainers and listen while you walk, you’ll feel great for it!
Episode 6 with Kate Rowe Ham is out tomorrow 🎧
#womensupportingwomen #weightsforwomen #workingoutwithweights #liftweightsfeelgreat #menopause #midlifefitness #menopausefitness #menopausehealthcoach #midlifehealthcoach #healthyliving #livestronglivewell #twowomenchatting #podcast #womenshealth
My guest Jessica Buchanan recounts her incredible story:
It’s been 13 years today, since I was marched out into the desert, about to be executed - and then held for 93 days.
“Walk!” My captor screamed again- the order echoed off the hollow desert night and almost knocked me off my feet.
We went on like this for a few more exchanges until I felt a hand, smaller than mine, pull on my fingers. I looked over and realized it was Poul. (My co-captive) He was clearly terrified, and his voice shook when he spoke what we both knew was true but desperately didn’t want to acknowledge.
“Jessica, you know we have to walk.”
Tears began silently streaming down my face as I allowed myself to be led to my own execution. Like a lamb being led to slaughter- I had blindly trusted this man, who had withheld information from me, with my life.
As I was led to the spot where they planned to take my life, I was given one final order. To get down onto my knees. The faces of my husband, my siblings and my beloved father flashed before my eyes and I kissed them with my heart as I said my final goodbyes.
As I waited for my head to leave my body, or a bullet to pierce my brain, the only thought that kept running through my head, in the single most terrifying moment of my life was simply:
“I’m 32 years old, and I didn’t even get the chance to become a mother.”
Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. You can just ask your smart speaker to play Two Women Chatting podcast too!
#strangerthanfiction #kidnap #missing #rescue #safe #alert #find #victim #report #kidnapping #aware #humanspirit #resilience #somalianpirates #navysealteam6
🎙️Coming up next week….
My guest is the fabulous Kate Rowe Ham - founder of Owning Your Menopause, podcaster, author, fitness trainer and trusted menopause expert.
Episode out next Tuesday ###
#twowomenchatting #midlifewomen #midlife #menopause #womensupportingwomen #womenshealth #perimenopause #futurehealth #podcast @owningyourmenopause @katerh_fitness
There is such a strong connection between the gut and the brain. In fact the gut could almost be considered your ‘second brain’! Cognitive health is supported by good gut bacteria.
You really are what you eat!
Listen to the full podcast with Susan Saunders on any platform (or just ask your smart speaker to play the latest episode of Two Women Chatting!).
* #BrainHealth
* #Cognition
* #GutMicrobiome
* #BrainFog
* #HealthyMind
* #MentalClarity
* #IntestinalHealth
* #Neuroscience
* #MindBodyConnection
* #CognitiveFunction
* #GutBrainAxis
* #ClearMind
* #MemoryBoost
* #BrainPower
* #BrainWellness
😶🌫️ Brain fog can be so frustrating; from persistently forgetting that you made a cup of tea ☕️ to struggling to work out what day of the week it is upon waking (although the joy of discovering it is in fact the weekend can be a bonus!).
You are not alone if these moments of brain fog have left you wondering about your long-term brain health 🤔
Many of us in midlife are starting to care for our parents and seeing the effects of mental decline as they age. It is natural to wonder, how can I protect my brain for as long as possible?
Joining me on Two Women Chatting tomorrow is Susan Saunders, a brain health coach whose personal experience led her to retrain and help women in midlife reduce their risk of dementia.
Susan softens a fearful subject with her wisdom and practical tips for keeping your brain in top form for longer ✔️
Set a reminder on your phone to download tomorrow’s episode! 🗓️
#twowomenchatting #midlifewomen #podcast #mentalhealth #brainhealth #brainhealthmatters #brainhealthawareness #agingbrain #menopausebrain #brainfog #brainhacks #cognitivefunction #happymenopause
“What have I done to deserve this?”
When things take a bad turn for us, how often have we asked this question of our circumstance?
Naturally, in the immediate hours and days after her kidnap by Somali pirates, this is just one of the questions my next guest, Jess Buchanan, asked herself.
In the face of utmost fear and uncertainty what became truly important, how did she survive, and what lessons did she take from her experience of being kidnapped and held hostage for 93 days?
She spent some time talking with me about her extraordinary story and shares the remarkable inner strength that she called upon that helped her through, and how these same tools help her in her everyday life 12 years on from her experience.
Jess’s ability to wholeheartedly connect is cited as one of the critical skills that saved her life, and her ability to connect with curiosity and warmth is evident in our conversation. This is a guide to resilience and inner strength that will have you hooked from the first minute. Be sure to have your cosy spot ready for a thoroughly gripping episode.
#twowomenchatting #midlifewomen #midlife #mentalhealth #womensupportingwomen #jessbuchanan #survivalstory #mentalendurance #podcast #resilience #communicationskills #hostagestory #overcomingtrauma
Mark your calendars for next Tuesday (15 October) for a new episode with guest Jessica Buchanan who recounts her terrifying experience being kidnapped by Somalian pirates - and her eventual rescue by Navy Seal Team 6 on the orders of Barack Obama 93 days later.
It’s edge of your seat storytelling but also an incredible tale of human resilience, gratitude and the power of connection.
Without doubt this is one of my absolute favourite episodes ever! Absolutely do not miss this one!
Follow Two Women Chatting by hitting the + sign on Spotify/Apple/Amazon Music so you always get alerted to new episodes!
#podcast #kidnap #Somalianpirates #resilience #midlife #gutinstinct #navysealteam6 #somalia #twowomenchatting
