The Shift with Sam Baker

The Shift is a podcast that aims to tell the truth about being a woman post-40, created and hosted by writer and broadcaster, Sam Baker. 

Did you ever wonder why you stop hearing so many women's voices once they pass 40? That's where The Shift comes in - a frank, funny, sometimes heartbreaking, always honest look at what it means to be a woman in midlife and beyond. Work, life, love, health, sex, money, identity, body image... What does it all mean when everything around you (and inside you...) is changing? Each week, award-winning author and journalist Sam Baker asks a different woman how she got here, where she's going - and how it feels to be where she is right now. Expect intimate conversation, big laughs, occasional tears and an awful lot of ripping up the rule book and stamping on it... Past guests have included Nicola Sturgeon, Marian Keyes, Guilty Feminist Deborah Frances-White, Minnie Driver, Philippa Perry, Anita Rani, Tracey Thorn, Isabel Allende, Bobbi Brown, Barbara Blake-Hannah and many more, talking everything from confidence to career reinvention, mental health, menopause and so much more.

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Recent Reviews

Pam from New Hampshire

My review

Dear Sam, I am a 71 year old American woman. I adore your podcast. I love listening to all the strong, smart, informative, unapologetic women. I laugh, I cheer. I particularly love the older guests who are all so full of life and purpose. Best of luck in 2024. Pam Broadley
hoooo2394

Great guests

Edited to add: Ohmygod Curtis Sittenfeld’s vocal fry almost broke my car radio. Please never have her on again. The guests are great, really interesting and life-affirming podcast for women
YoukKnowWho

Great Guests and Intelligent, Honest Discussion

What a great podcast! It’s like an honest conversation with trusted friends. The guests are interesting and intelligent, and Sam does a great job of asking smart questions.
KiLoLo207

Great listen!

I just found this podcast and listened to the episode with Jane Fallon and it was a breath of fresh air from you both. Can’t wait to dive into other episodes!
Zoe D'Apollo

Exactly what I needed

I recently got into podcasts. I’ve always been a reader but never really had time for anything else. I found myself with free time during which I can’t read, I don’t like audio books so I started these. I came across your show and I am in love. I just turned 41 and I still don’t feel like an adult most days, especially when I’m with people my age. I definitely needed the encouragement and validation I get from you and your guests. I love the guests you choose, I love the questions you ask, and I definitely love that you ask for book recommendations! I’ve already written some down and ordered one. Keep being awesome!
Redgirrrrl

What a fantastic find!!

I literally stumbled across this podcast and fell in love! I have been exposed to so many women from across the world I was unaware of before. I can’t recommend this podcast enough. It’s hilarious and heartwarming and SO informative!! Fantastic!!!
ZJW100

Brilliant

I LOVE these podcasts. Such great conversations with such great women. The interviews feel like informal chats that are both empowering and sensitive. Since discovering this podcast I’ve literally binged the entire back catalogue! But my favorite - Isabel Allende!

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