<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Two Women Chatting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Women Chatting is a podcast for midlife women hosted by Michelle Ford, featuring relaxed, honest & uplifting conversations with celebrity guests ]]></description><link>https://www.michellefordinterviews.com/my-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:52:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.michellefordinterviews.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Bowel Cancer Symptoms, Signs &#38; Prevention: Dr Anisha Patel’s Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn the early signs of bowel cancer, key symptoms to watch for, and how to reduce your risk. 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