In this heartwarming episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle is joined by ‘instagram poet’ and author Donna Ashworth to explore the transformative power of poetry, vibrant colours and the bravery women show in everyday life, especially in midlife. Donna shares her personal journey from blogger to celebrated poet, discussing how creative expression can heal and uplift. She also treats listeners to a live reading of one of her powerful poems from new book Growing Brave, showcasing how poetry can connect and inspire women. Together, they dive into topics like embracing colour for a positive mindset, finding courage in daily choices and the importance of acceptance.

Key Insights:

🎙️ Dopamine Dressing for a Brighter Outlook: Donna introduces “dopamine dressing” — the idea that wearing bold, vibrant colours can instantly elevate your mood and mindset. Something as simple as a bright outfit can have a huge impact on how you feel and move through the day.

🎙️ Bravery in Everyday Life: Bravery doesn’t always mean facing big, dramatic events. Donna and Michelle talk about how women show courage in small, everyday actions—whether it’s through resilience, kindness, or self-care.

🎙️ Neurodiversity and hyper empathy: Donna shares how she deals with the ADHD chaos of thoughts, not allowing herself to be 'gaslit' by her inner voice - and how she connects spiritually to the energy of others both past and present.

🎙️ Healing Through Acceptance: Accepting your emotions—whether they’re from anxiety, grief, or daily stresses—helps foster healing. Donna explains how writing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and talks about the emotional connection between generations of women.

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Episode Resources:

Donna Ashworth's Poetry Collections: Explore Donna’s books, which celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of women, available on major online retailers.

Insta: @donnaashworthwords

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Join us for this inspiring episode, Growing Brave, where we celebrate the joy of colour, the quiet acts of everyday bravery, and the power of poetry to connect women across generations.

Donna Ashworth, poetry, bravery, empowerment, midlife women, mental health, colour therapy, energy connection, acceptance, anxiety, hyper empathy, neurodiversity, ADHD, manifesting, inner voice

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