Maggie O'Farrell on Hamnet, imposter syndrome and why she didn't think she's the marrying kind: THE SHIFT REVISITED
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 we...
15 Huhti 202543min
The "other" Maggie Smith on her midlife reappearing act - THE SHIFT REVISITED
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 ...
8 Huhti 202554min
Lorraine Kelly on menopause, misogyny, toxic men in telly, being a granny, Botox, you name it!
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 no...
1 Huhti 20251h 7min
Jenni Fagan: I'm 46, nobody thought I'd make it past 16
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 J...
25 Maalis 20251h
Ione Skye: I'm still working on being seen in the world – and I'm 50
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 seemed...
18 Maalis 202556min
Denise Lewis shares her secrets for adapting to a big life shift
My guest today is a woman who knows better than most what it takes to adapt to life’s big shifts. Dame Denise Lewis is one of the UK’s best known athletes. She won gold in the heptathlon in Sydney Oly...
11 Maalis 20251h
Liz O'Riordan: When breast cancer surgeon becomes breast cancer patient
My guest today is Dr Liz O’Riordan. Liz is what’s apparently known in the trade as a double doctor; a breast cancer surgeon with a PhD in molecular oncology. But more than that Liz is also both expe...
4 Maalis 202554min
Martha Beck on creativity, anxiety & finding your life's purpose
I first encountered today’s guest back when I was editor of Red magazine and - for some crazy reason - went to an Oprah convention in Atlanta. I know right? I can literally hear everyone who knows me...
25 Helmi 20251h 7min
