Podcast Episodes

Jeanine Cummins on confidence, identity and surviving the American Dirt controversy

Season 17 Episode 240

My guest today is the bestselling novelist Jeanine Cummins.

You might think you haven’t heard of her, but I’ll be pretty surprised if you haven’t heard of the book that catapulted her into the publi…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jennifer Weiner on Ozempic, ageing and growing some boundaries!

Season 17 Episode 239

My guest today is the bestselling American novelist Jennifer Weiner.

I first encountered Jen When her debut novel, Good In Bed, was thrust into my hands by someone I worked with on Company magazine. …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Naga munchetty on her 30 year battle to get her painful periods taken seriously

Season 17 Episode 238

To launch season 17 (season 17! I know!) I have a very special guest.

Back in 2023, British journalist and BBC breakfast and radio 5 live presenter Naga Munchetty hit the headlines when she spoke out…

Published on 5 months ago

Clover Stroud on grief, love, sex & sisterhood - THE SHIFT REVISITED

Episode 232

Last of my trips back into The Shift archives is this conversation with Clover Stroud. Since this conversation, Clover has written another memoir, The Giant on the Skyline about our relationship with…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Tracey Thorn on being a woman in a bloke's world, hormones and going "statement grey" - THE SHIFT REVISITED

Episode 236

This conversation with legendary musician Tracey Thorn from one of The Shift's very early seasons is one of my very favourites. Back then covid was still a thing and these chats on zoom with incredib…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Maggie O'Farrell on Hamnet, imposter syndrome and why she didn't think she's the marrying kind: THE SHIFT REVISITED

Episode 235

Back in the mists of time, Maggie O'Farrell was one of my very first guests on The Shift. So, as she celebrates the 25th anniversary of the publication of her very first novel, After You'd Gone and w…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The "other" Maggie Smith on her midlife reappearing act - THE SHIFT REVISITED

Episode 234

As we put the finishing touches to the Spring season of The Shift, I thought we'd raid the archives for a few of my favourite episodes. First up, "the other" Maggie Smith (as she says she will always…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Lorraine Kelly on menopause, misogyny, toxic men in telly, being a granny, Botox, you name it!

Season 16 Episode 233

My final guest of this season is the British TV legend, Lorraine Kelly. You know, Lorraine off the telly! 

Her show, Lorraine, which airs every weekday morning, revolutionised Daytime Telly, she’s now…

Published on 6 months ago

Jenni Fagan: I'm 46, nobody thought I'd make it past 16

Season 16 Episode 232

My guest today is the award winning author, screenwriter and poet Jenni Fagan. Jenni has written four novels, several poetry collections and been named Scottish novelist of the year. 

18 months ago Je…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Ione Skye: I'm still working on being seen in the world – and I'm 50

Season 16 Episode 231

My guest today is a Gen X legend and someone I’ve been a little bit obsessed with ever since I saw her star in the definitive (late) 80s movie, Say Anything. Ione Skye. There was a time when It seeme…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago