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What's got my attention this week

Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend (Last picture of Michelle Yeoh (for now) I promise.) Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend (Last picture of Michelle Yeoh (for now) I promise.)

March 17, 2023 March 17, 2023

"We are living through the burnout decade"

Katherine May talked to The Shift about meaning-making, midlife autism diagnosis and why she believes we’re suffering from a deficit of wonder Katherine May talked to The Shift about meaning-making, midlife autism diagnosis and why she believes we’re suffering from a deficit of wonder

March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023 2 reactions

Priya Joi answers The Questions I Always Ask

This week, science journalist and author Priya Joi shares the wisdom she's learnt and earnt This week, science journalist and author Priya Joi shares the wisdom she's learnt and earnt

March 11, 2023 March 11, 2023 1 reaction

March bookclub reveal!

Lovers of psychological thrillers are in for a treat Lovers of psychological thrillers are in for a treat

March 10, 2023 March 10, 2023

What's got my attention this week

Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend

March 10, 2023 March 10, 2023 5 reactions

Celebrating our "Old Bird* Role Models"

Inspiring women who've featured on The Shift podcast share the older women who motivate them (*That's Old Broad if you live in the States) Inspiring women who've featured on The Shift podcast share the older women who motivate them (*That's Old Broad if you live in the States)

March 9, 2023 March 9, 2023 3 reactions

Kate Mosse answers The Questions I Always Ask

This week, novelist and Women's Prize founder Kate Mosse lets us in on her secrets This week, novelist and Women's Prize founder Kate Mosse lets us in on her secrets

March 4, 2023 March 4, 2023 1 reaction

What's got my attention this week

Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend

March 3, 2023 March 3, 2023

Midlife women feel like screaming

And I know why And I know why

March 2, 2023 March 2, 2023 10 reactions

How are you getting on with February's bookclub pick?

And don't miss your chance to chat with author Emma Flint on Thursday 16 March at 7pm And don't miss your chance to chat with author Emma Flint on Thursday 16 March at 7pm

February 27, 2023 February 27, 2023 1 reaction

Jane Shepherdson answers The Questions I Always Ask

This week, sustainable fashion industry expert Jane Shepherdson shares her life learnings This week, sustainable fashion industry expert Jane Shepherdson shares her life learnings

February 25, 2023 February 25, 2023 5 reactions

What's got my attention this week

Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend

February 24, 2023 February 24, 2023 4 reactions

I’m craving a Spring jacket

But do I want one enough to make it one of my 12 buys of 2023? But do I want one enough to make it one of my 12 buys of 2023?

February 23, 2023 February 23, 2023 11 reactions

Karen Arthur answers The Questions I Always Ask

This week, Menopause Whilst Black founder Karen Arthur shares her most significant shifts This week, Menopause Whilst Black founder Karen Arthur shares her most significant shifts

February 18, 2023 February 18, 2023 2 reactions

What's got my attention this week

Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend

February 17, 2023 February 17, 2023 3 reactions

As a 48-year-old brown woman, I’ve been invisible my whole life

Our first guest columnist, Saima Mir, knows how it feels to be disregarded for nothing more than your appearance Our first guest columnist, Saima Mir, knows how it feels to be disregarded for nothing more than your appearance

February 16, 2023 February 16, 2023 1 reaction

Philippa Perry answers The Questions I Always Ask

In the first of a new regular(ish) slot, agony aunt, psychotherapist and bestselling author Philippa Perry gives us an insight into her mind In the first of a new regular(ish) slot, agony aunt, psychotherapist and bestselling author Philippa Perry gives us an insight into her mind

February 11, 2023 February 11, 2023 1 reaction

What's got my attention this week

Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend Things to read, watch and listen to this weekend

February 10, 2023 February 10, 2023 4 reactions

The endless pillorying of Madonna

And what it says about the way women are allowed to age (or not) And what it says about the way women are allowed to age (or not)

February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023 2 reactions

February bookclub reveal!

This month's pick is a gripping, emotionally resonant novel based on a true crime This month's pick is a gripping, emotionally resonant novel based on a true crime

February 6, 2023 February 6, 2023

What's got my attention this week

Want some ideas for things to read, watch and listen to this weekend? Look no further... Want some ideas for things to read, watch and listen to this weekend? Look no further...

February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023 1 reaction

The Shift that changed my life

Welcome to The Questions I Always Ask, the new regular Q&A slot that will give you an insight into other women's lives – starting with me! Welcome to The Questions I Always Ask, the new regular Q&A slot that will give you an insight into other women's lives – starting with me!

February 2, 2023 February 2, 2023 11 reactions

Catch up with Fran Littlewood, author of Amazing Grace Adams

If you missed this week's The Shift Bookclub Live, you can now watch it on-demand If you missed this week's The Shift Bookclub Live, you can now watch it on-demand

February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023 1 reaction

What's got my attention this week

Want some ideas for things to read, watch and listen to this weekend? Look no further... Want some ideas for things to read, watch and listen to this weekend? Look no further...

January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 2 reactions

Struggling with perimenopause*?

Guess what, the government doesn’t have your back! Guess what, the government doesn’t have your back!

January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023 8 reactions

How are you getting on with January's bookclub pick?

And don't miss your chance to chat with author Fran Littlewood, next Tuesday at 8pm And don't miss your chance to chat with author Fran Littlewood, next Tuesday at 8pm

January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023 22 reactions

What's got my attention this week

Want some ideas for things to read, watch and listen to this weekend? Look no further... Want some ideas for things to read, watch and listen to this weekend? Look no further...

January 20, 2023 January 20, 2023

Could you buy just 5 new items of clothing this year?

Even a shopaholic like me knows it's time to change Even a shopaholic like me knows it's time to change

January 19, 2023 January 19, 2023 15 reactions

What's got my attention this week

Want some ideas for things to read, watch and listen to this weekend? Look no further... Want some ideas for things to read, watch and listen to this weekend? Look no further...

January 13, 2023 January 13, 2023

Has Hollywood finally realised women don't vanish at 40?

Three women over 60 won a Golden Globe this week. Let's hope that's not a one-off Three women over 60 won a Golden Globe this week. Let's hope that's not a one-off

January 12, 2023 January 12, 2023 2 reactions