Archive - The Shift With Sam Baker

Hollie McNish on sex, shame and telling the truth about womanhood – NEW EPISODE

'You don't become invisible to your friends, you don't become invisible to your family, you don't become invisible to the people who matter'

9 hrs ago •

1:38

Join me for a chat tonight at 9pm GMT

It’s the first Tuesday of the month, so this is just a quick reminder that if you fancy a chat later I’ll be hanging around looking like Norma No Mates…

14 hrs ago •

October 2025

Things to read, watch & listen to this weekend

What's got my attention #122

Oct 31 •

Let’s talk about ageism (and sexism) at work

Because my inbox is full of midlife women who can’t get a job* (*at least not one commensurate with their experience and ability)

Oct 30 •

Jen Hatmaker: 'It's like I woke up halfway through my life' – NEW EPISODE

'There is a battery of change – and in some cases loss – right around now that is ubiquitous for so many women'

Oct 28 •

0:35

Things to read, watch & listen to this weekend

What's got my attention #121

Oct 24 •

No newsletter this week

I've fallen over

Oct 23 •

Mary Portas on fashion, Ab Fab & how her childhood formed her – LIVE EPISODE

'There were no other women who had babies on the board and something shifted in me'

Oct 21 •

0:18

Things to read, watch & listen to this weekend

What's got my attention #120

Oct 17 •

An exclusive extract from poet Hollie McNish's glorious new collection, Virgin

Oct 16 •

Lyse Doucet on 40 extraordinary years on the frontline – NEW EPISODE

'So many times in my life I was told no and I was determined to turn it into a yes'

Oct 14 •

1:22

Introducing our October bookclub pick

This month, we'll be reading Lily King's gorgeous meditation on love, loss and loyalty, Heart The Lover. Join us and win a free copy

Oct 13 •

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