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Postcards From MidlifePepsi Demacque: the Wham! star on fame, friendship finding herself & building a life without childrenLorraine and Trish meet one of their 80s icons, Pepsi DeMacaque, to talk about her remarkable life story from growing up in a North London Caribbean community, the fateful day she was asked to join Wham! and how she built a new life in her 50s in St Lucia, the setting for her new novel Island Song. Discover what it was like going on tour with Wham!, the secret to her decades long friendship with Shirlie Kemp and the one thing that reminds her most about George Michael. She also shares how she found strength in her darkest moments a...2025-01-2648 minPostcards From MidlifeLiz Earle’s healthy ageing masterplan & how she got back in the dating gameLorraine and Trish meet wellness guru Liz Earle who explains why she’s feeling fitter, healthier, happier, smarter and sexier aged 61 than ever before. She reveals the steps we can all take now to roll back the years so we can enjoy an energetic new chapter, which for Liz includes a relationship with a much younger man. Find out how she navigated the world of online dating post divorce and why 8 is now her lucky number.Plus: brain fog bloopers, surprising celebrity crushes & the joy of being ‘vintage’ Discover our content website...2024-11-1758 minPostcards From MidlifeConfused about menopause & HRT? Dr Juliet Balfour answers all your questionsLorraine and Trish speak to NHS menopause specialist Dr Juliet Balfour for a definitive explanation of HRT products and prescribing guidelines; getting the best service and support from your GP; deciding if HRT and testosterone is right for you; the lifestyle changes that really make a difference as well as the health issues - osteoporosis, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes - every midlife woman needs to be aware of. Plus: The former glossy mag editors dish the dirt on their days at the helm of Red, ELLE, Marie Claire and Cosmo.Discover our...2024-11-0358 minPostcards From MidlifeSex, love, desire, mystery & family dynamics: 8 books to read this autumnLooking for a reading list to get you through these cosy evenings? Lorraine and Trish have you covered with a set of new and old novels that will suit all tastes. They review Want - actor Gillian Anderson's collection of anonymous women's fantasies.Come and see us for FREE! Tuesday 15th October at Leicester Square Theatre, LondonDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https...2024-10-0920 minPostcards From MidlifeStop people pleasing, avoid burnout & cope better with midlife stressLorraine and Trish meet award-winning psychologist, leadership coach and holistic healer Dr Lalitaa Suglani to find out why her new book, High Functioning Anxiety: A 5-step Guide to Calming the Inner Panic and Thriving could be the key to unlocking a joyful, happier life for busy midlife women. Learn how to break down the unhelpful patterns we get into from childhood, cope with overwhelm, find out how to trust our intuition, and feel more present each day. And finally discover how to care more about yourself instead of putting others first and risking burnout. If you are a people please...2024-09-2250 minPostcards From MidlifeStrictly's Janette Manrara on marriage, parenting & finding confidence in her 40sLorraine and Trish are back with a new season and their first star guest is Strictly Come Dancing legend Janette Manrara. She talks to the duo about managing her career transitions from banking to dancing to TV presenting and why it took until her 40s to feel self love and body confidence. Janette also reveals how she and Aljaž Škorjanec manage marriage, parenting and work in the showbiz world. Plus: What not to wear to a 70s disco party; communing with trees & paying £7 for an Oasis ticket…Discover our content website & sign up for our n...2024-09-0853 minPostcards From MidlifeTana Ramsay on marriage, family life & becoming a new mum at 49Lorraine and Trish are joined by Tana Ramsay for one of their most frank, heartwarming and advice-filled interviews yet. The mum of six reveals how she keeps her family unit happy and well organised, what she’s learned when crises have rocked its foundations and what it’s really like being married to Gordon (including the only thing they ever row about!). And she shares her advice on parenting teens and twenty somethings as well as cooking for a larger family. TW: baby loss. Plus: how to channel your natural emotional resilience & what happened when your hosts hit the road...2024-07-071h 00Postcards From MidlifeLouise Boyce on mental health overload, menopause & parenting winsThe model mum and hilarious Instagram star (@mamastillgotit_ 500k followers & counting) tells Lorraine and Trish how she copes with the daily overwhelm on the parenting frontline, what got her through a devastating teenage eating disorder and the campaign she’s spearheading to help young girls deal with social media. Plus: Swimwear best buys - the perfect brands for your midlife figure; & playing the ‘Margo bagpipes’Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instr...2024-06-301h 04Postcards From MidlifeDr Meg Jay on living with uncertainty & beating social anxietyLorraine and Trish meet developmental clinical psychologist Dr Meg Jay, to talk about her new book, The Twenty-Something Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age, the new bible for youngsters - and their parents - dealing with uncertain times. What is developmentally normal? How do you motivate and inspire someone who doesn’t want to change? Is discovering their identity through social media really a bad thing? And what are the four words every teen and young adult wants to hear from their parents? Find the surprising answers to all of these and more. Plus: Favourite new foodie reci...2024-06-021h 05Postcards From MidlifeDeborah Meaden on how to make the most of your money & learning from mistakesLorraine and Trish meet their favourite Dragon and business woman extraordinaire, Deborah Meaden, for her best advice on getting over financial anxiety, making sure your money delivers for the life you want, pitching a business idea and using your instincts to build a tool box for life. She also explains how we can talk to our children about money so they understand it well, and reveals what exactly is making her feel happier and healthier than ever. Plus: Door open, door shut? The best rules for parents of teens on budding romances and how to deal with a lazy...2024-05-1957 minPostcards From MidlifeBurnout, stress, overwhelm: Mo Gawdat's new tips on how to be unstressableLorraine and Trish meet the UK's most talked about stress experts, Mo Gawdat and Alice Law, to learn their easy techniques to reset your mind and body now, as well as cope with life’s ups and downs in the future. You'll live a calmer, happier life after listening to this. Plus, how to support teens during exam season; help a hedgehog & a nostalgic encounter with the WomblesSign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin...2024-05-051h 01Postcards From MidlifeThe RSC’s Tamara Harvey on her work/family blend; plus, how to soothe your nervous systemLorraine and Trish meet the first female co-artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company to find out how she is putting her stamp on the national institution and what she’s learned about following a creative passion while raising a young family. Also this week, another installment from the Postcards from Midlife retreat in Cornwall, featuring an interview with somatic movement educator and breathwork coach Nahid de Belgeonne: learn how your nervous system works and the breathing and movement techniques to give your mind and body peace. Plus: good news stories about sex and sleep; remembering teen...2024-03-3158 minPostcards From MidlifeJools Oliver: the honest truth about family life & plans for her second actLorraine and Trish catch up with the model-turned-mum-turned children’s wear designer to find out how she and husband Jamie are coping with a partially empty nest, her unexpected new career plan, why all she wants to do for her 50th birthday is dance and never saying no to dinner with Madonna ever again. Plus we discuss what Jools' childhood helping care for her disabled dad taught her about parenting and relationships. Also in this episode: how to buy a new fragrance for a new life stage & a Birmingham odyssey inspires an 80s Nostalgia NoodleS...2024-03-171h 02Postcards From MidlifeUTIs, periods, HRT: what Dr Nighat Arif wants every woman to knowLorraine and Trish get an important health update from ground-breaking TV doctor Nighat Arif, who reveals the link between oestrogen and UTIs, what to do if periods are messing up your life, when you might need anti-depressants and why women are still experiencing medical gaslighting (and what to do about it). Plus: the joys and disasters of playing freezer roulette and six cheery spring buys (because ‘Frugal February’ is nearly over at last!) Book a place on our special retreat: https://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-breaks/postcards-from-midlife-retreat/Sign up for our mini m...2024-02-181h 04Postcards From MidlifeNovelist Jennie Godfrey on her dramatic career reinvention & Yorkshire Ripper connection For their spring book club special, Lorraine and Trish meet author Jennie Godfrey whose charming and moving debut novel, The List of Suspicious Things, about growing up in the shadow of the Yorkshire Ripper, is set to be a best-seller. Jennie reveals her personal connection to the case, why she ditched the city and a high-flying career in midlife to work in a country bookshop and how to go about getting a novel published. Plus: 10 brilliant books for your reading list; Lorraine tests her geography knowledge & who remembers Iced Gems for tea?Book a...2024-02-1157 minPostcards From MidlifeDr Michael Mosley: solve your sleep problems and lose weightLorraine and Trish are joined by everyone’s favourite medic, Dr Michael Mosley, to get to the bottom of the causes of poor sleep and his smart solutions for getting a good night every night. Plus, the link between sleep and your gut health and how to follow his weight loss ‘virtuous circle’. Also in this episode: the Agony Aunts are back! Lorraine & Trish solve family dilemmas and - drum roll - announcing the very first Postcards from Midlife retreat!Find out more here: https://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-breaks/postcards-from-midlife-retreat/Sign up...2024-02-0459 minPostcards From MidlifeChristmas hacks & budget gift ideas with Holly TuckerForget Father Christmas, we all know who really does all the work for the big day. To make it easier and way more fun, Lorraine and Trish ask Holly Tucker, MBE, co-founder of Not on the High Street and Holly & Co, for her expert tips. From thoughtful gifting to managing stress and family dynamics, the retail superstar curates the perfect holiday experience.Plus: your hosts’ festive plans & a seasonal sing song!Sign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us...2023-12-0350 minPostcards From MidlifeFamily special: getting teens ready for university & coping with an empty nest(Brought to you by John Lewis & Partners and Samsung.) As Lorraine and Trish get set to pack their teenagers off to university, they share their tips and tricks for making sure all the family are ready for this major life milestone. They’ve even persuaded their daughters Sky, 21, and Esme,19, to join in the chat and share their own university experiences, from living in halls, adapting to a new way of learning, making friends and getting through freshers week in one piece! Plus: how to cope with empty nest syndrome and a nostalgic trip back in time to uni da...2023-09-0429 min
Postcards From MidlifeThe ultimate midlife MOT: 8 things every woman needs to know about her healthBrought to you in partnership with BUPA. Dr Sam Wild joins Lorraine and Trish to advise listeners on the ultimate checklist of health issues that should be on every midlife woman’s radar - from problem periods, endometriosis, contraception and menopause to heart health, cancers, diabetes and osteoporosis. This is your one-stop shop to find out everything you need to know about HRT, testosterone, anxiety, depression, nutrition, supplements, sleep, fibroids and mental health. Plus: how to help your teens with problem periods and contraception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-0652 minPostcards From MidlifeNovelist Katherine Heiny on marrying a spy, perimenopause & empty nest bluesBook club special: Lorraine and Trish meet Katherine Heiny, one of their favourite authors, to talk about the inspiration behind her new book of funny and insightful short stories every midlife woman will relate to - from marriage to Marie Kondo, ageing parents and wayward teens. She also chats about her own love story, adapting to an empty nest and the crime stories she can’t get enough of. Plus: genius ideas for solo travel, girls getaways and special celebrations with Sawdays Travel Check out our dedicated midlife travel hub hereContact us: he...2023-06-261h 02Postcards From MidlifeSex & finding new love in midlife with Anna RichardsonRecorded live on stage in London, Trish and Lorraine chat to TV presenter and therapist Anna Richardson about turning 50, getting over her break up with Sue Perkins and finding love with a new man. She also shares her wisdom and professional advice on a host of midlife dilemmas - but you’ll have to listen in to find out what made the audience gasp! Plus! Travel special: Join Lorraine and Trish gadding about on their girls getaway in Brighton, in partnership with Sawdays. Check out our dedicated midlife travel site here.Contact us...2023-06-121h 05Postcards From MidlifeRuby Wax: ‘My mental car crash & fearless recovery’Recorded live on stage in London, Lorraine and Trish interview comedy legend Ruby Wax about her breakdown last year. The TV star admits she’s spent a lifetime pretending all is well and reveals the epiphany that has finally brought her peace. Expect laughter, tears and some very valuable life lessons . . .Plus: Behind the scenes at the Postcards From Midlife live show - the first and biggest gathering of midlife women in the UK, Trish & Lorraine round up their best bits and bloopers and share backstage secrets. Hosted on Acast. See ac...2023-05-2954 minPostcards From MidlifeMidlife Book Exclusive: My Perimenopause Unravelling, As Read From Her New Book By LorraineWe have a treat for you! Enjoy your free audio extract of Lorraine's new book "What's Wrong With Me? 101 things Midlife Women Need to Know', which is available now. We've popped it here as an extra episode of your favourite podcast to thank all the wonderful women of our midlife community who have been so supportive of our show and of Lorraine's new book which is on sale today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-2557 minPostcards From MidlifeCareer transitions: how to reboot yours in midlifeLorraine and Trish are joined by entrepreneur Hero Brown, founder of the Muddy Stilettos website, to find out how she grew her business from a one woman start up to employing 50 people as well as the personal and business lessons she's learned along the way. And career coach Rachel Schofield shares the five questions you need to ask when rethinking your work life, so you’re ready to take the next steps. Plus: Brain fog bloopers, menopause meditation & a 90s nightclubbing nostalgia noodle.Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to ou...2023-05-151h 00Postcards From MidlifeSort out your life & your home with TV expert Dilly CarterLorraine and Trish meet professional organiser and TV decluttering expert Dilly Carter, who shares her remarkable life story of being adopted from an orphanage in Sri Lanka to caring for her bi-polar mother and dealing with secondary infertility. Find out how growing up in a messy cluttered home led her to start a successful business, and why creating calm and order in our own homes is one of the best things we can do for our wellbeing. Plus: Listener’s dating disasters, Season 8 highlights and an unexpected fashion faux pasContact us: hello@po...2023-04-1053 minPostcards From MidlifeParenting, people pleasing & the joy of ageing with Sophie Ellis-BextorThe kitchen disco queen joins Lorraine and Trish to talk about how she’s stopped being a people pleaser, the sexism she faced in her early career, what it’s like to raise five boys, and why it’s never too late to embrace colour and sparkle. And the midlife duo create the ultimate Gen X playlist with songs that remind them of personal epiphanies. Plus: Would you feed your kids a crisp sandwich?Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Aca...2023-03-061h 02Postcards From MidlifeElizabeth Day on failing, family, friendship & loveLorraine and Trish chat to author, journalist, podcaster and founder of ‘Failosophy’ Elizabeth Day about why midlife has become her prime time, teaching our teenagers the importance of failure and how great friends and a new husband bring joy to her forties. Plus: Does journaling really work? We put it to the test and the treats we’re looking forward to this spring.Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-131h 08Postcards From MidlifeUnderstanding hormones, weight gain & emotional eatingLorraine and Trish meet nutritional therapist Le’Nise Brothers who changed her body - and her life - through food. From heavy periods and depression to IBS and tummy fat, she explains how to eat well to create balance and why understanding the connection between food and hormones can lead to a happier and healthier midlife.Plus! Join us for Culture Club: the TV, films, plays and podcasts we love and some Nostalgia Noodling too… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-061h 01Postcards From MidlifeRelationship special: from long-term love & dealing with divorce to midlife dating To kick off Season 8, Lorraine and Trish speak to divorce coach Amanda Gardiner about how to know when a marriage has run its course, exiting with the least stress possible and building a happy, positive and financially stable future. Plus, how to keep long-term relationships resilient, and a trip down Gen X memory lane in Nostalgia Noodle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-2356 minPostcards From MidlifeYour Christmas Gift-Guide Special!Lorraine and Trish get into the festive spirit and share their ‘cost of living’ present-buying guide for all the family. Plus, a celebrity name drop in Nostalgia Noodle and our listeners hilarious brain fog bloopers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-1133 minPostcards From MidlifeListeners’ Stories Special (plus pets behaving badly!)It’s the Season 7 finale, and to celebrate the fabulous Postcards From Midlife community, Lorraine and Trish devote this episode to listeners’ funny, brilliant, inspiring and moving midlife stories. Plus: why 2022 has been the year of midlife women & furry tales of pets galore, inspired by Margo the podcat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2038 minPostcards From MidlifeThe surprising midlife health issues every woman needs to know aboutHosts Lorraine and Trish interview award-winning TV and radio stand-up Angela Barnes about her midlife ADHD diagnosis and find out how it affects daily life. They also ask an expert about the pivotal role hormones play in autoimmune diseases, which affect three times as many women as men. Plus how listeners can be part of a live recording of the podcast and what happened on Trish's Y-front free weekend away with her hubby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-131h 02Postcards From MidlifeNutrition special: your midlife weight & eating dilemmas solvedNutritionist Petronella Ravenshear’s ‘Human Being Diet’ is the eating plan everyone is talking about - she joins Lorraine and Trish to explain what it is and why it works, as well as the link between weight gain and menopause. Plus: sensory destressing in a Botanical Bothy & nostalgic tales of water beds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-061h 02Postcards From MidlifeYour autumn book club starring Pulitzer-Prize winner Jennifer EganShe’s the global best seller whose novel A Visit from the Goon Squad won the prestigious Pulitzer prize and she counts Barack Obama as a fan of her books - Jennifer Egan joins Lorraine and Trish from Brooklyn to talk about latest novel, The Candy House, which explores themes of human connection, midlife angst and the price we pay for intrusive technology. The critically acclaimed fiction writer and New York Times magazine journalist also shares her feelings about empty nesting, turning 60 and making her 30-year marriage work. Plus: Book Club recommendations from Lorraine and Tri...2022-10-231h 03Postcards From MidlifeMoney makeovers & mastering midlife make up Make-up artist extraordinaire and entrepreneur Ruby Hammer MBE joins Lorraine and Trish to share her beauty know-how and talk about the joy of grandparenting and the mistakes she won’t make again in marriage second time around.Plus: feel good finance fixes & cost of living tips; being dumped the 80s way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-1654 minPostcards From MidlifeExtraordinary midlife stories: from care to Lord MayorDonna Ludford, the Lord Mayor of Manchester, has refused to let growing up in care, surviving neglect, abuse and parental rejection define her. Instead she’s broken the cycle to create a successful career and happy family life. She shares her remarkable story and life lessons with Lorraine and Trish.Plus: Fix your finances - money tips from the experts & your hosts go Kung Fu crazy in Nostalgia Noodle Please note: this episode contains swearing and references to abuse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...2022-10-0952 minPostcards From MidlifeMidlife love & how to age well with Anthea TurnerTV presenter Anthea Turner chats to Lorraine and Trish about finding love and happiness on the other side of a painful divorce in the midst of her menopause. She also shares the aging and wellness tips that fill her with vitality, and why Angel Delight might be on the menu for her upcoming wedding.Plus: The agony aunts are in! Your hosts solve an assortment of midlife dilemmas from ageism at work to loud friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-0254 minPostcards From MidlifeMenopause, the Oscars & me: confessions of a Hello! editor Lorraine and Trish are joined by Hello! editor Rosie Nixon who shares her tales from the Oscars red carpet, secret celebrity weddings and getting changed for royal events in the work loo. She also reveals her personal menopause struggles in her career and how she’s learned to set boundaries between work and home life.Plus: how to make rows improve your relationship and a nostalgic trip back to the classroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1857 minPostcards From MidlifeYour midlife health, diet & lifestyle reset To kick off Series 7, Lorraine and Trish meet Healthy Whole Me founder and mum Dani Binnington whose breast cancer diagnosis and surgical menopause turned her from jewellery designer to wellness pioneer. She shares the exercise and nutrition tips that helped her to overcome fear and recover mentally and physically. She also advises on how to support a loved one through cancer and the bittersweet gratitude for a new life she would never imagined she’d lead. Plus: intention setting to get home, family and career on track for this autumn & a Nostalgia Noodle about Trish and Lor...2022-09-0457 minPostcards From MidlifeHow to eat well in midlife with Thomasina MiersIn the series finale, Lorraine and Trish take a trip to Thomasina Miers’ kitchen to see the chef and entrepreneur in action. As well as cooking up a delicious feast, she shares her fascinating family story, explains how cooking healed her after battling an eating disorder and why her forties are the decade she’s loving the most.Plus: Grumpy about frumpy undies and a special gift for Trish and Lorraine’s alter egos (ie Marion and Milly) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-2459 minPostcards From MidlifeJuliet Stevenson: Why I refuse to be invisible in midlifeActor extraordinaire Juliet Stevenson and campaigner and podcaster Nicky Clark join Lorraine and Trish to talk about the Acting Your Age campaign which calls for more representation of midlife women on screen and stage. Plus what Nicky has learned as a carer for her mum and disabled daughters. And why Juliet has finally married her partner of over 30 yearsEXTRA! Is this the ultimate midlife playlist? Trish & Lorraine turn DJ and pick the best anthems to dance to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1756 minPostcards From MidlifeKaty Brand: writing Emma Thompson’s sexiest role yetLorraine and Trish meet the author and comedy actor Katy Brand, aka the genius behind the poignant and compelling comedy drama Good Luck To You Leo Grande, starring Emma Thompson as a 60-year old woman who hires a sex worker to explore her sexuality. All the taboos around midlife women and sex, representation and body image will be exploded!Plus: How to beat stress and anxiety, brain fog bloopers & a nostalgia noodle back to the 90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-1958 minPostcards From MidlifeYour summer book club starring best-selling author Miriam ToewsIt’s the midlife summer book club special, with award-winning author Miriam Toews dialling in from Toronto to discuss living with four generations of her family, and what it’s like to have her work turned into a Hollywood blockbuster. Miriam grew up in a religious sect and her unique family story which encompasses trauma and recovery forms the basis of her new book.Plus: Lorraine and Trish pick their must reads for summer & reveal how exam season is going in their homes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-0551 minPostcards From MidlifeSex, body positivity, & dating younger menLorraine and Trish meet entrepreneur and body positivity trailblazer Cindy Gallop, who is turning society’s norms for older women upside down - from style to staying happily single, to sexism and sex - with younger men. Plus: Super facials tried & tested; Midlife Milestones & Magic Moments; can you guess the year in Nostalgia Noodle?Warning: this episode contains swearing and frank discussions about sex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1559 minPostcards From MidlifeTanya Shadrick on how to stop sleepwalking through lifeLorraine and Trish speak to Tanya Shadrick, the author of a new critically acclaimed midlife memoir that recounts how a near death experience became a wake up call for living the life she truly wanted. Her unique voyage of discovery unlocked Tanya's creativity and also made her review her long marriage. She talks about becoming a successful artist and writer and falling in love with another man as well as loving her husband. Tanya also explains why we need to step through life's ‘thresholds’.Plus: The best new book list ever and the queasy cocktails we could...2022-03-131h 01Postcards From MidlifeClaudia Winkleman: on turning 50 & imposter syndromeLorraine and Trish get their glitz on for a chat with shiny-haired, sharp-witted glamour puss Claudia Winkleman as she hits her half century. From naughty teens to playing bridge, people pleasing and getting out of her comfort zone, the TV presenter spills the beans on her life - and what she really wants for her birthday. Plus: the agony aunts are in, answering a myriad of midlife dilemmas; remembering ‘clackers’ in the playground and why old fashioned tea caddies are cool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2756 minPostcards From MidlifeWalk your way to fitness & better posture with Joanna HallLorraine and Trish talk to sports scientist and fitness expert Joanna Hall about the exercise our bodies really need in midlife to feel fit, strong and healthy. Find out how her WalkActive programme has helped thousands of women (including Trish!) to think about fitness in a different way as well as creating length, strength and space in joints and muscles for better posture and fewer aches and pains. Plus: take the menopause quiz; everything you need to know about HRT, perimenopause, and what to ask your GP.And find out why Margo the cat...2022-02-131h 01Postcards From MidlifeLiz Earle: Nutrition know-how & diet advice from the wellbeing guruMove over Gwyneth and Goop: Lorraine and Trish meet the original wellbeing pioneer Liz Earle to talk food, families, transformation and which supplements all midlife women really need everyday for optimum fabulousness.Plus: Culture Club - the monthly film, books & TV round up; Paris fashion week memories and a playground nostalgia noodleDisclaimer: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2022-02-061h 07
Postcards From MidlifeFreya North: midlife dating with the queen of romanceLorraine and Trish find out how best-selling novelist Freya North carved out a new life in the countryside as a single parent, survived the emotional turmoil that triggered a five-year period of writer's block, and finally mastered the art of online dating in midlife.Plus: stressed out teens - understanding and supporting their anxieties; what we learned from 50 years of Cosmopolitan magazine & a misadventure in a swimsuit!Disclaimer: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or...2022-01-3058 min
Postcards From MidlifeBeat the Christmas frazzle with Fi Glover & Jane GarveyIn a Postcards x Fortunately podcast mash up, Lorraine and Trish meet their podcasting doppelgangers for a Christmas special in which they work out why it’s always down to midlife women to make the big day happen and how to put less pressure on ourselves in the process. Plus: When presents go wrong and a nostalgic reminder of the worst Christmas Number One ever Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think y...2021-12-191h 05
Postcards From MidlifeFashion: Reinvent your midlife look with stylist Erica DaviesInstagram queen Erica Davies joins Lorraine and Trish to solve your burning fashion dilemmas: from wearing print and colour to the right underwear for your shape, as well as creating a whole new capsule wardrobe with the best High Street, online and vintage buys. Plus: brilliant books to solve a reading drought; teen bathroom horror stories and a nostalgic homage to Wendy Richards Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you ha...2021-11-211h 03
Postcards From MidlifeKathy Lette on sex & love after divorceBest-selling novelist Kathy Lette shares her wit and wisdom with Lorraine and Trish: from midlife divorce and sex with a younger man, to the life lessons that have helped her achieve second act happiness. Plus: return of the agony aunts! Trish & Lorraine solve your dilemmas from teen pocket money to anti-vax hairdressers Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode...2021-10-311h 02
Postcards From MidlifeHow to live a longer, happier and healthier life with Dame Lesley ReganTo celebrate World Menopause Day, Lorraine and Trish meet women's health expert Dame Lesley Regan, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College, who has been reforming and influencing policy for 40 years on the NHS frontline. From humble beginnings, Dame Lesley, a mum of twins, was one of the first women to rise to the top of her profession and has survived three breast cancer diagnoses along the way. Now as Chair of Wellbeing of Women she's helping transform the workplace for menopausal women.Plus: Are your midlife dreams getting more vivid? We decode them and...2021-10-1759 min
Postcards From MidlifeBotox, lasers, fillers, collagen: the midlife tweakments guideOne of the UK’s most respected beauty journalists and authors, Alice Hart-Davis, gives Lorraine and Trish her verdict on the best treatments and skincare ingredients for ageing better, having spent two decades testing every cosmetic procedure, from Botox, filler and lasers to micro-needling and vampire facials. Plus: tablescaping & trendy food platters for when friends come for dinner; Granny’s red lipstick remembered and an altercation in a sweet shopPlus: Horoscopes - should you believe or not & are they a comforting catalyst for change? Also your hosts have nostalgic recollections of being a Brown...2021-10-101h 01
Postcards From MidlifeTV's Dr Zoe Williams on weight gain & easy fitness tipsThis week, Lorraine and Trish are joined by Dr. Zoe Williams, an NHS GP, TV broadcaster, and former TV Gladiator (no less!). She shares her personal story of growing up in a single-parent family and supporting her mum through alcohol addiction, freezing her eggs then finally becoming a mum for the first time at 41. She also has some really useful advice on staying fit and healthy in your midlife years and beyond as well as how to get the best service from your GP.Plus: Horoscopes - should you believe or not & are they a comforting...2021-10-031h 03
Postcards From MidlifeArabella Weir on bums, mums & therapy (plus midlife orgasm guide)Lorraine and Trish chat to comedy queen and author Arabella Weir about the inspiration for her famous catch phrase (Does My Bum Look Big In This - in case you didn’t know), her complex and damaging relationship with her parents and how therapy has helped her to break harmful habits and self doubts for a fulfilled and happy midlife.Plus: the health benefits of sex toys, brain fog bloopers & a teenage hair crimping catastropheGet in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: All advice in this podcast is based on our ow...2021-09-261h 04
Postcards From MidlifeAasmah Mir on life after divorce & balancing work as a single mum.In 2020, broadcaster and journalist Aasmah Mir, 49, took on the biggest job of her career as the launch presenter of the Times Radio breakfast show - and then her marriage fell apart. She talks to Lorraine and Trish about keeping the plates spinning and rediscovering herself as a midlife, single mum one year on.Plus: under the spell of a new hypnotherapy app; reviewing a summer of new learnings & do the catchphrase quiz in Nostalgia Noodle.Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Disclaimer: All advice in this podcast is based on...2021-09-1956 min
Postcards From MidlifePassions, purpose & parenting with Sarah BrownFrom a high-flying career in PR, to first lady of Downing Street and now a leading campaigner for the education, health and rights of girls and women around the world, Sarah Brown is a woman on a mission. She talks to Lorraine and Trish about life behind the scenes with husband Gordon, bringing up teenage sons, her midlife journey and her feelings as the couple approach the 20th anniversary of the death of their baby daughter Jennifer.Plus: At last! Some positive representations of midlife women on TV; getting a good night’s sleep; and its do...2021-09-1257 min
Postcards From MidlifeCarolyn Harris MP on leading the menopause revolutionLorraine and Trish interview Welsh MP Carolyn Harris about her Parliamentary Bill which is set to change everything for midlife, menopausal women this autumn and could make HRT free for all across England. The outspoken and spirited MP also shares her moving story of how a personal tragedy took her from barmaid and dinner lady to the corridors of Westminster.Plus: summer holiday culture club - favourite family films and escapist novels; Lorraine solves her tummy troubles & Trish discovers a new way to depilateGet in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com 2021-08-1559 min
Postcards From MidlifeLife lessons from the A- list’s go to yoga masterSelf-care author Nadia Narain, the A-list’s go to yoga and meditation teacher, joins Lorraine and Trish to share her practical life lessons. Nadia also talks about her personal journey of finding - and adapting to - new love and relationships in her late forties.Plus: how to stop overthinking; holiday rules for friends and family and a look back at the silliness of 70s slimming productsGet in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-0856 min
Postcards From MidlifeRace, gender, identity: a midlife masterclass with Dr Pragya ArgawalBehavioural scientist Pragya Agarwal guides Lorraine and Trish through the shifting social and cultural landscape many of us are navigating as women and mothers in society now. The 45 year old mum of five year old twins and a 24 year old daughter gives us a modern masterclass in thinking about race, gender, motherhood and belonging. Plus: best sunscreens for summer, quickie fitness videos to follow on Instagram & what to do if your partner is a flirtGet in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Disclaimer: All advice in this podcast is bas...2021-08-0155 min
Postcards From MidlifeDiet & nutrition for energy, mood & weight lossNutritionist Emma Bardwell joins Lorraine and Trish to share the specific easy-to-follow dos and dont’s of eating to thrive before, during, and after peri-menopause. If your weight, energy levels or mood aren’t what they should be, discover Emma’s diet tweaks and tips to find your mojo again. Plus: Should you tell your friend's husband she is having an affair? Friendship dilemmas discussed by midlife agony aunts Lorraine & Trish: and acupuncture in peri-menopause. And more hilarious Nostalgia Noodles Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...2021-07-1859 min
Postcards From MidlifeReboot & rethink your career with coach Rachel SchofieldFrom jacking it all in and starting again, to dealing with difficult bosses and colleagues, plus rebuilding your professional identity if you’ve taken time out of the workplace - Lorraine and Trish get some expert advice from BBC News presenter & career coach Rachel Schofield.Plus: three simple ways to lead an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and give a big old boost to your health; this months film, TV and book recommendations, and a trip down memory lane to the sunshine days of the Radio 1 roadshowTo get in touch please see contact details on ou...2021-07-0457 min
Postcards From MidlifeLibido, lust & desire: sexual awakenings with writer Lisa TaddeoBest-selling author Lisa Taddeo, whose ground-breaking book Three Women was a profound investigation into female desire, talks to Lorraine and Trish about understanding, acknowledging and giving ourselves permission to act on our desires. Plus: Hair - Lorraine’s wonder volume discovery & Trish’s verdict on colour shampoos; and what we’ve learned from 50 episodes of Postcards From Midlife that changed our lives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2055 min
Postcards From MidlifeElizabeth Hurley has a special message for youThe supermodel, actor and cover girl joins Lorraine and Trish from her hot pink sofa to talk about her pivotal role in the Estee Lauder Companies’ breast cancer care campaign and explains why this year more than ever women need to be vigilant about their breast checks. Plus tales from her life in lockdown and a special cameo from her beloved spaniel.Also on the show: Are you a people pleaser? If so we have some boundary-setting advice for you. And when rose goes wrong - how to have a hangover free summer. Hosted on...2021-05-3054 min
Postcards From MidlifeThe menopause sex scandal with Davina McCallIn a funny, frank and sometimes tearful interview, Davina McCall opens up to Lorraine and Trish about the impact of peri-menopause on her mind, career and sex life. She also shares the shocking truths she learned making her new Channel 4 TV documentary on the subjectPlus: The brilliant books that help to navigate midlife; Gen X parenting - have we got it right? And a nostalgic homage to Lieutenant Uhura... Disclaimer: all advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional medical or expert advice if you think you h...2021-05-0958 min
Postcards From MidlifeMary McCartney on motherlove, healthy midlife eating and family tiesIn a rare interview photographer, food writer, film maker, meat-free campaigner and mum of four Mary McCartney talks to Lorraine and Trish about feeding families well across the generations - from living with dad Paul in lockdown to continuing mum Linda’s vegetarian legacy. She also shares her easy peasy, favourite recipes. Plus: how to network with ease and boost your career; micro exercise sessions and peculiar midlife smells...Disclaimer: all advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional medical or expert advice if you think you have an...2021-05-0256 min
Postcards From MidlifeTV's Nicki Chapman on success and second chancesBroadcaster Nicky Chapman, 54, joins Lorraine and Trish to talk about her remarkable career and bouncing back after a brain tumour at 52. From being at the heart of the music industry in the 90s, when she worked with The Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue, Take That and Simon Cowell, to selling the midlife dream on Escape to the Country, Nicki shares her career, health and lifestyle wisdom.Plus: how to talk about your menopause at work & the best products for great legs Disclaimer: all advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please s...2021-04-111h 00
Postcards From MidlifeHormones, HRT and Periods by Maisie HillTake control of your monthly cycle with tips from Perimenopause Power author and women's health expert Maisie Hill. And Lorraine and Trish find out From Maisie which simple lifestyle changes will lead to better midlife health and happiness.PLUS: Can you tap your way to more energy and is bad breathing holding you back?To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFor sponsorship & partnership enquiries: graceoleary@independenttalent.comD...2021-03-2857 min
Postcards From MidlifeComic relief special with Emma Freud (& Richard Curtis!)Emma Freud has been a driving force behind Red Nose Day for more than three decades, alongside her work as a film producer, writer and mum of four. As the nation gears up for another night of laughter, she talks to Lorraine and Trish about empty nesting, never marrying and midlife adventures Plus: the good news review - the week's best stories for women; preparing for kids going haywire as lockdown lifts and the social cache of Snoopy slippersTo get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us...2021-03-1455 min
Postcards From MidlifeBuilding strength and emotional resilience with Sadie FrostLorraine and Trish talk to actress/producer/fashion designer Sadie Frost about her remarkable life - from the heady days of the nineties and the Primrose Hill set, through 30-years of parenting and plans for her next creative chapter. Discover the lessons she's learned along the way and how she built the strength and emotional resilience to pursue a life that's true to who she is.Plus: Culture Club - the best new books, films and TV shows; what your dentist isn't telling you and a surprising discovery about Pierce BrosnanTo...2021-03-0752 min
Postcards From MidlifeBonus Episode: Menopause & Peri-menopause - The FactsBrought to you in partnership with AvonIn this special one-off episode, Lorraine and Trish speak to women’s health expert and TV GP Dr Sarah Jarvis to find out everything you need to know about the menopause - from hormones to HRT, identifying symptoms and getting the best service from your GP. Plus: beauty expert Nilam Holmes shares her tips for tackling menopausal skin troubles, and your hosts get nostalgic about DIY To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join ou...2021-02-2444 min
Postcards From MidlifeEmotional eating & weight loss with beauty guru Ateh JewelLorraine and Trish hear the remarkable life story of beauty writer and entrepreneur Ateh Jewel and find out how she has learned to nourish her body, mind and spirit after a traumatic upbringing.Plus: Orgasm tips from a sex psychologist and how to reignite pleasure and intimacy in midlife; Lorraine goes karate crazy and Trish auditions for a voice over...To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com For sponsorship & partnership en...2021-02-2151 min
Postcards From MidlifeAgeing better with Bobbi Brown's beauty & wellness secretsSuperstar make-up artist and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown tells Lorraine and Trish how she created a billion dollar beauty business from scratch while raising her family, her beauty from the inside out philosophy, and why at 63 she is taking on a brand new challenge.Plus: In praise of friends (we miss you in lockdown!); how to help your teens start the University application process and a little reminiscence about 80s headwear and our favourite crisps...To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group...2021-02-0751 min
Postcards From MidlifeTherapist Philippa Perry solves your midlife dilemmasPsychotherapist and parenting guru Philippa Perry gives Lorraine and Trish some tried & tested advice on theirs - and other listeners’ - midlife problems, from finding harmony at home in lockdown, to unexpected confidence crashes and a peri-menopause identity crisis. Plus what it’s like living with her award-winning artist husband Grayson Perry, and getting creative for a new series of their hit Channel 4 art show.Also in this episode: Culture Club, our new midlife book, TV, & film hotlist; plus volume boosting hair tips and an alarming encounter with Fanny Craddock…To get in touch...2021-01-3154 min
Postcards From MidlifeGabby Logan on menopause, motherhood and men in midlife.TV's most famous and fabulous female sports reporter talks to Lorraine and Trish about her career highs and lows, her IVF journey, parenting twins and her competitive fitness streak. Plus How to Win at Midlife lingerie shopping and advice on beating your lockdown blues. And Nostalgia Noodle gets a little fruity this week so keep that sound turned down during family time!To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: all a...2021-01-2454 min
Postcards From MidlifeThe truth about ageing with Caroline HironsLorraine and Trish meet beauty power house Caroline Hirons for a frank and funny chat about bringing up four children, building a super successful career in her 40s, being a midlife grandma and her honest facts about skin as we age.Plus: coping strategies for lockdown stress and how to revive your love life by an expert. To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: all advice in this pod...2021-01-1751 min
Postcards From MidlifeChinese Medicine & the art of self careLorraine and Trish kick start 2021 with their shortcuts to positive thinking and the health tests every midlife woman should be having this year. Meanwhile, special guest Katie Brindle explains how a daily self-care regime based on Chinese Medicine can help boost immunity, relieve peri-menopause symptoms and deliver glowing skin too. Plus: how to navigate teens, piercings and tattoos; and a nostalgic chat about the first ever Blue Peter tortoise (but we’re still not getting one, whatever the kids say) To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @post...2021-01-0350 min
Postcards From MidlifeIt’s the Christmas special!Lorraine and Trish get the festivities started with their ingredients for the perfect midlife Christmas (as well as the stuff that drives them nuts about the whole shebang).From presents, parties and cracker jokes to family games, stockings and stuffing the turkey, they share the fab and the funny, as well as nostalgia noodles from Christmas past…To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: all advice in this podcast is bas...2020-12-2034 min
Postcards From MidlifeSex & dating after divorceJoining Lorraine and Trish to talk about the day her husband left the family home, writer Rosie Green shares how she survived the aftermath, navigated the divorce, protected her children and ventured into the world of dating for the first time in more than 20 years.Plus: How to channel that midlife rage; what to do when your teen won’t talk to you, and stepping back in time to the youth club disco To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or em...2020-12-1349 min
Postcards From MidlifeTrinny Woodall’s guide to everyday glamourLorraine and Trish kick off Series 3 with the help of makeover queen and beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall. Discover her everyday beauty and style secrets for midlife and find out how she built a cosmetics empire from scratch in her fifties. Plus: Midlife milestones: what success means to us; and rethinking jeans: why it’s time to discover new denimTo get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: all advice in this podc...2020-11-2249 min
Postcards From MidlifeWe're coming back for series 3Lorraine and Trish will be back with Postcards from Midlife on Sunday 22nd November. Here’s a little sneak peek at what they have in store…Want to join the conversation, ask a question or share your midlife story? DM us @postcardsfrommidlife.com, join our Facebook group or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-1502 min
Postcards From MidlifeEverything you need to know about the menopause (in less than 1 hour)Join Lorraine and Trish in this one off special episode for World Menopause Day as they share everything they've discovered about the menopause during Series 1 and 2 of Postcards From Midlife. From the 34 symptoms women can experience, to what's actually going on with our hormones, plus the facts about HRT - hear from experts and celebrities on how to successfully manage this time in your life.We'll be back with Series 3 in a few weeks time but in the meantime you can get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story: DM us @postcardsfrommidlife, join o...2020-10-1850 min
Postcards From MidlifeCaitlin Moran on surviving the midlife meltdownIn the last episode of Series 2, best-selling writer Caitlin Moran chats to Lorraine and Trish about how heading into peri-menopause took her completely by surprise, when she thought she knew everything there was to know about being a woman. Find out how she coped when her daughter battled an eating disorder, why witches are cool and how she finally gave in to yoga... Plus: What to do when your teens finally flee the nest and, for the first time, Lorraine tackles her frown lines with Botox.To get in touch, ask a question or...2020-09-2056 min
Postcards From MidlifeGood sleep: what it is and how to get itNot being able to drift off and waking up in the 3am worry zone, poor sleep is the bane of many women's lives (especially when you throw in a hot flush or two). Lorraine and Trish talk to sleep psychologist Kathryn Pinkham about what we need to do to break the cycle and get a good night's rest every night.Plus: talking money with teens, the cool new way to get dressed and in praise of Keanu Reeves (and Richard Briars)To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story...2020-09-1341 min
Postcards From MidlifeLife changes to make now: TV's Anna Richardson’s happiness resetTV presenter Anna Richardson joins Lorraine and Trish for a rollercoaster ride of riotous laughs and moving moments, as she reveals how she feels to be turning 50, finding love with another woman, the shocking moment she discovered she was infertilie and her tragic family history of depression.Plus: teenage milestones, protein balls tried and tested and being a secret shot put championTo get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: all adv...2020-08-3041 min
Postcards From MidlifeBetter sex please: how to reboot your libido in midlifePhysical, emotional and hormonal changes can all play havoc with your sex life. To find out how to get back in the pleasure zone, Lorraine and Trish talk to Dr Shahzadi Harper about vaginal health, libido boosts and favourite sex toys. Plus: When we do and don’t need to parent boys and girls differently, the best glow products for luminous skin, learning French and revisiting the culinary peculiarities of 70s dinner partiesTo get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Grou...2020-08-2335 min
Postcards From MidlifeWhat’s going on inside the mind of the midlife man?Lorraine and Trish talk to their old magazine buddy and best-selling author Mike Gayle about what’s going on for midlife men, what they know about menopause and how turning 50 is an emotional milestone for them too. Plus, generational parenting styles: how the way you were brought up impacts the way you parent; Lorraine models a chin strap; and Trish does some positive thinking … To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comD...2020-07-2638 min
Postcards From MidlifeMuffin top begone: eating habits that can change your midlifeThe nutritionist Jane Clarke joins Lorraine and Trish to explain why things can go barrel-shaped with our bodies once we hit our forties, and why we just can’t cut it on the lady petrol (aka rosé) any more. Find out how to write a food diary and the tweaks you can make to boost your mood and energy levels. Plus: how to be a role model for your teens, at-home juicing, fake tans tried and tested, and the glamour of Findus Crispy Pancakes … To get in touch, ask a question or shar...2020-07-1936 min
Postcards From MidlifeTo hell and back: Marian Keyes on how to find your midlife joyJoining Lorraine and Trish to kick off series two, bestselling novelist Marian Keyes shares her remarkable midlife story. Find out how she is rocking her fifties after overcoming severe depression, accepting she won’t have children, redefining work on her terms and becoming a proud Botox and HRT devotee.Plus: what to do with teenagers who have turned into summer sloths; amazing mascaras and DIY gel manicures tried and tested.Want to join the conversation, ask a question or share your midlife story? DM us at @postcardsfrommidlife, join our Facebook group or contact us...2020-07-0544 min
Postcards From MidlifeCoping with corona quarantine!Welcome to the final episode in this series of Postcards from Midlife, and with some uncertain times ahead, Lorraine and Trish share the tips and tricks they'll be using in self-isolation and get some expert advice from menopause specialist Dr Shahzadi Harper. We're all glued to our phones at the moment, but how do the gadgets affect our children? They talk to psychologist Suzi Godson about how parents should really feel about teens, screens and social media.Find out more about the MeeTwo App here: https://www.meetwo.co.uk/about-usCheck out Instagram fo...2020-03-2935 min
Postcards From MidlifeLouise Minchin on her menopause ‘superpower’, plus exam stress!Ahead of her Sport Relief ultra-marathon, BBC presenter Louise Minchin talks to Lorraine and Trish about becoming a triathlete during her peri-menopause, and how hot flushes in front of the cameras led to the BBC’s menopause awareness week. Plus, keeping everyone in the house calm during exam season, old lady hands and being a Smiths fan To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: all advice in this podca...2020-03-1535 min
Postcards From MidlifeCoping with ageing parents (when life is already too busy)In the middle of bringing up children at one end and helping with ageing or sick parents at the other? Welcome to the sandwich generation. Lorraine and Trish talk to Jane Caldwell about the lessons she learned – and the advice she wished she’d had – while caring for her mother Olivia after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Plus, midlife fashion fixes, cloud inspiration and our favourite family member – the dog To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@pos...2020-03-0840 min
Postcards From MidlifeMeg Mathews’s menopause story — and how she got strong againTelling it like it is, the activist and entrepreneur Meg Mathews shares her menopause story, from misdiagnosis to osteoporosis, with Lorraine and Trish. Find out how she coped when severe anxiety took hold, and how HRT, diet and exercise have made her strong again. Plus: helping stressed teens, cleansing balms and the joys of cold-water swimming. To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: all advice in this podcast is...2020-02-1629 min
Postcards From MidlifeI’m still me: style, sex appeal and identity.You feel like the same person you were in your twenties and thirties, so why does society portray menopausal women as the grey-haired, cardie brigade? Lorraine and Trish talk to Britpop star Louise Wener about reforming her band, Sleeper, in her fifties, how style and sex appeal evolve and why you’re never too old to wear leopard print.Plus, how to cope when teens discover booze and partying; the Sunday night conflict zone; and sorting your gut health.To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @po...2020-02-0932 min
Postcards From MidlifeHRT & the menopause symptoms you shouldn't ignoreWant to know the secret to getting through your peri-menopause without going insane? Lorraine and Trish talk to Dr Shahzadi Harper about exactly what’s happening with your hormones, the symptoms you shouldn’t ignore and how to get the right help from your GP.Plus: rowing with your teens, the power breakfast and getting a good night’s sleep. To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: all advice in this pod...2020-02-0244 min
Postcards From MidlifeCareer success and a happy home life - by a mother of 10!Busting the “have it all” myth, Lorraine and Trish discuss the realities of building a successful career or business while bringing up a family with the straight-talking entrepreneur, C-suite consultant and mother of 10 (yes, 10) children, Danusia Malina-Derben. What are the qualities that make some women great mothers as well as great leaders, how do we ask for help and what might a menopause-friendly workplace look like? Lorraine and Trish discover the answers to these questions and more. Plus: getting messy teens to do their bit around the house, and what’s changed their lives this week. If yo...2020-01-2644 min
Postcards From MidlifeThe emotional labour of parentingHow do you cope as a parent when two pairs of hands become one? Lorraine and Trish talk to the television and radio presenter Beverley Turner about her experience of parenting after divorce, from the everyday practicalities to the sometimes overwhelming emotional labour. Plus: midlife muffin top (weight gain and appetite during menopause), Top of the Pops and piercings.To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: all advice in this podcast is based o...2020-01-1941 min
Postcards From MidlifeWhere has my libido gone?If your sex drive isn’t what it used to be and the most exciting thing that’s happened in the bedroom lately is a Netflix binge, well...you’re not alone. In the first episode of Postcards from Midlife, Lorraine and Trish find out how to rediscover desire, intimacy and pleasure with Suzi Godson, The Times sex and relationships columnist, as well as how to understand and support your teens as they start to explore their own sexuality. Plus: holidaying alone, magazine memories and women they love. To get in touch, ask a question or shar...2020-01-1233 min
Postcards From MidlifePostcards from Midlife...COMING SOON!Are you living in a hormonal hothouse battling it out with your teens while the dog, cat and husband look on? Well, you're not alone. Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin have been editing glossy magazines for more than two decades, helping support women through all aspects of their busy lives. Between them the duo have six children, two dogs, one cat and two husbands. And this time, they’re the ones asking for help. Join Lorraine and Trish as they consult the experts on parenting teenagers during the great midlife unravelling in this week...2019-12-1701 min