The Reinvention Diaries
Claim This Podcastby Michelle Wright & Nicola Auckland
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Is your life on autopilot?
<p>In this episode, Michelle and Nicola record from Michelle's kitchen (their studio days are behind them — for now), amid the chaos of early mornings, a daughter heading off on holiday, and a husband conducting what may or may not have been a performance review with the washing machine.</p><p><strong>What we talk about:</strong></p><p><strong>Living on autopilot</strong> Do you still structure your life around school holidays even though you don't have to? We explore how deeply ingrained habits — ones formed when the kids were small — continue to quietly run our lives long after they're relevant. From avoiding August like the plague to treating September as a fresh start, we're all living by a bell we can't even hear anymore.</p><p><strong>The summer holiday myth</strong> If your target market isn't teachers or parents of school-age kids, why are you writing off August? We challenge the assumption that "everyone's away" and ask whether we're missing a golden window of opportunity. Nicola shares her plan to launch exclusive summer holiday colour and mother-daughter sessions to test the theory.</p><p><strong>Autopilot in everyday life</strong> It's not just the calendar. Michelle unpacks the habits she runs on autopilot: being the default parent, the dishwasher stacker, the washing-line perfectionist, and the woman who cannot leave the house until she has personally watched the bags go into the car. Nicola reveals she never sets an alarm — and Michelle's brain nearly explodes.</p><p><strong>Control freaks: born or made?</strong> Is your need for control a coping mechanism, a personality trait, or just what happens when you've been carrying the mental load for two decades? We talk about the fine line between helpful control and accidentally raising adults who can't pack their own suitcase... at a reasonable hour... before their flight.</p><p><strong>Packing rituals, washing lines, and other battlegrounds</strong> Vacuum-packed skiing clothes, shoes stuffed with socks, duvet covers that must hang square on the line — if any of this is speaking to your soul, you are not alone.</p><p><strong>Get in touch:</strong> Are you a control freak? Do you still live by the school term calendar? We want to hear from you.</p><p>📧 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:odd@studioatthereinventiondiaries.co.uk">studio@thereinventiondiaries.co.uk</a> 📱 Instagram: @TheReinventionDiariesPodcast <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nicolaaucklandphotography.co.uk">www.nicolaaucklandphotography.co.uk</a> www.mrsstylewright.com</p>
July 8, 2026
Is it just me? Do you ever think that you're the only one?
<p>Welcome back to The Reinvention Diaries, the podcast where Michelle and Nicola talk to women about reinvention, rediscovery, and regaining confidence.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>After a chaotic start (wrong recording day, a dog with dental surgery, and a studio move looming), Michelle and Nicola dive into this week's theme: <strong>"Is It Just Me?"</strong> — questioning the expectations and milestones that society quietly (and not so quietly) imposes on us.</p><p><strong>Topics covered:</strong></p><p>🔄 <strong>Not wanting to grow your business</strong> – Is it okay to be content with the status quo? Michelle and Nicola push back on the constant pressure to scale, earn more, and hustle harder. Sometimes ticking along nicely is exactly the right choice.</p><p>👶 <strong>The assumption of children</strong> – Inspired by Greg James and his wife's very public stance on choosing to be child-free, the pair explore how society still assumes everyone follows the same life milestones.</p><p>💼 <strong>Not wanting to climb the career ladder</strong> – Maybe your current role fits your lifestyle perfectly. Maybe that's the point.</p><p>🏖️ <strong>Travel on your own terms</strong> – You don't have to visit every landmark. Sitting on the beach near the Colosseum counts too.</p><p>⚖️ <strong>Not wanting to lose weight</strong> – Celebrating body autonomy and the bravery it takes to say "I'm happy as I am."</p><p>🌿 <strong>Missing being bored</strong> – Remember just... waiting? Without scrolling, podcasts, or constant input? Michelle and Nicola make a case for reclaiming genuine downtime.</p><p>🏖️ <strong>Retirement on your own terms</strong> – From Nicola's low-maintenance retirement plan to Michelle's "I've just started, baby" energy — what does retirement actually look like when it's designed around your life?</p><p><strong>Personal updates:</strong></p><ul><li>Nicola's dog survived his dental procedure (phew!)</li><li>Nicola's studio move is imminent — and she's reframing it as an exciting pivot</li><li>A tarot card reader may have predicted it all</li></ul><p><strong>Is it just you?</strong> Michelle and Nicola want to hear from listeners bucking the trend. Are you happy where you are? Not climbing, not growing, not conforming — and perfectly fine with it?</p><p>📧 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:studio@thereinventiondiaries.co.uk">studio@thereinventiondiaries.co.uk</a> 📱 Instagram: @thereinventiondiariespodcast <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nicolaaucklandphotography.co.uk">www.nicolaaucklandphotography.co.uk</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.mrsstylewright.com">www.mrsstylewright.com</a> </p>
July 1, 2026
Modern Etiquette - what's your take?
<p>Michelle and Nicola are back for a wide-ranging chat about modern life, modern manners, and whether technology is quietly disconnecting us all.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>🌡️ <strong>The Great British Heatwave</strong> – The girls kick things off with the week's big talking point: extreme heat, red weather warnings, schools closing, trains without air con, and the joys of cold supermarkets. Plus, Nicola reveals her obsessive (and mostly genius) method for keeping her house cool.</p><p>🎂 <strong>Birthdays & B-roll</strong> – Nicola celebrated turning 49 while photographing a wedding (yes, she got cake). Michelle went to see Toy Story 5 – verdict: watch it at home. Then they debate celebrity encounters, famous birthday twins, and give a review of Tom Grennan's latest show.</p><p>📱 <strong>Modern Etiquette – the main event:</strong> Michelle and Nicola tackle the big questions around how we communicate and connect today:</p><ul><li><strong>Voice Notes</strong> – love 'em or hate 'em? Both land on love, but with caveats: long ones are a task, unsolicited ones from strangers feel intrusive, and from a business perspective, nothing beats written communication.</li><li><strong>Headphones</strong> – great for focus, but are they disconnecting us from the world? Michelle finds it sad seeing parents tuned out with toddlers. Michelle confesses to always keeping one ear free.</li><li><strong>Streaming vs. Live TV</strong> – have we lost the joy of watercooler moments? Binge culture is convenient, but weekly releases might be bringing conversation back.</li><li><strong>How we message</strong> – texting, WhatsApp, email, Snapchat... what's appropriate and when? And should your boss ever WhatsApp you?</li><li><strong>Out-of-hours contact</strong> – both agree: no. If you must send it, schedule it – or at least add "no reply needed."</li></ul><p>📺 <strong>What's rocked our world:</strong> Michelle is obsessed with Channel 4 drama <strong>Tiptoe</strong> – jaw-dropping, hard-hitting, and the lead character is, apparently, a bit of a dick.</p><p><strong>Join the conversation:</strong> 📧 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:studio@thereinventiondiaries.co.uk">studio@thereinventiondiaries.co.uk</a> 📸 Instagram: @thereinventiondiariespodcast <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nicolaaucklandphotography.co.uk">www.nicolaaucklandphotography.co.uk</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.mrsstylewright.com">www.mrsstylewright.com</a> </p><p>The Reinvention Diaries is the podcast for women navigating reinvention, rediscovery, and regaining confidence.</p>
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<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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