HeyJaredThe Reinvention Diaries
A podcast where two midlife women are on a mission to help others to rediscover, reinvent and regain confidence in themselves. Alongside lively chat, Nicola and Michelle will be talking to likeminded women for a regular 'Diary Entry' to boost and inspire listeners.
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What would Dolly do? (opens the original)
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Michelle and Nicola record from Nicola's house for the first time, accompanied by a pack of dogs (including Betty the drama-queen poodle). This episode covers two main topics: a tribute to Dolly Parton and the month's theme — "the best decisions we nearly didn't make." Segment 1 — Remembering Dolly Parton The hosts reflect on Dolly Parton's passing and her enormous cultural impact. They discuss her unapologetic authenticity, how she deliberately used her appearance to be underestimated, her shar
What do you do when the sh*t hits the fan? Emma Rushton tells her story (opens the original)
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The Reinvention Diaries — Episode with Emma Rushton Hosts: Michelle & Nicola Guest: Emma Rushton — PR consultant, crisis communications specialist, and founder of Roseleigh Media ( roseleighmedia.co.uk ) Emma Rushton is a PR consultant specialising in crisis communications and reputation management, working predominantly with charities and faith organisations. Based in Wolverhampton, she now works internationally. Her career path is a remarkable story of reinvention shaped by extraordinary life
Becoming who you were meant to be (opens the original)
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In this episode, Michelle and Nicola dive deep into what it really means to reinvent yourself — and why reinvention isn't about becoming someone completely new, but stripping away the masks and "shoulds" to reveal the person you were always meant to be. Topics covered: Eclipse chatter — Nicola's eclipse party plans, pinhole cameras, and why the next total eclipse in the UK isn't until the 2070s Wedding photography retirement — Nicola shoots her last big wedding and reflects on why she's stepping
Who do you choose? (opens the original)
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Michelle and Nicola talk about the hidden cost of always putting yourself last — and why choosing yourself isn't the same as choosing against someone else. In this episode: Sleepless nights, low motivation, and the "safety/doorknob" fart game their kids play Wardrobe edits: Michelle's continuous decluttering vs. Nicola's 'overflowing' closet Why society teaches us that "selfish" is bad and being helpful/accommodating is praised The hidden costs of chronic self-neglect: eroded self-worth, plummet
Are you still following the rules? (opens the original)
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Michelle and Nicola are back, and this week they're picking up where July left off — questioning the rules we live by, who made them, and what happens when you decide to stop following them. After catching up on a night out at a Conservative Club (surprisingly cheap gin and tonics), headshot sessions, and the joys of elastic laces and reformer Pilates, the conversation turns to something deeper: the paths we end up on versus the ones we actually wanted. In this episode: What happens when you rec
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