Postcards From Midlife
Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
Are you living in a hormonal hothouse, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some positive, uplifting and comforting guidance on how to lead a more magnificent midlife? Well, you're not alone and this podcast is for you. Hosts Lorraine and Trish chat with celebrities and experts on all things midlife, from menopause and perimenopause to parenting teens via fashion, beauty, wellness, nutrition, fitness, careers, relationships and finances. The witty duo, who have been editing glossy magazines for more than two decades, have six children, two husbands, two dogs and one cat between them. They share their personal stories alongside the advice and wisdom of spirited women with extraordinary stories to tell. And they ask experts all the questions you need answered to have a healthier, happier and more harmonious second act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you living in a hormonal hothouse, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some positive, uplifting and comforting guidance on how to lead a more magnificent midlife? Well, you're not alone and this podcast is for you. Hosts Lorraine and Trish chat with celebrities and experts on all things midlife, from menopause and perimenopause to parenting teens via fashion, beauty, wellness, nutrition, fitness, careers, relationships and finances. The witty duo, who have been editing glossy magazines for more than two decades, have six children, two husbands, two dogs and one cat between them. They share their personal stories alongside the advice and wisdom of spirited women with extraordinary stories to tell. And they ask experts all the questions you need answered to have a healthier, happier and more harmonious second act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 4-week reset for midlife women: nutritionist Rose Ferguson on gut health, perimenopause, energy, mood & sleep
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Could a four-week reset help you feel better than ever or even change your life? This week, Lorraine & Trish welcome nutritionist & functional medicine practitioner Rose Ferguson, former 90s model & author of The Reset: The 4-Week Plan to Feel Better Than Ever onto the show to talk about how to turn around sleep, improve gut health & prepare your body for weight loss. The expert the A-list has on speed dial also explains how to work out what foods might be stressing your body & her small daily habits that can help you beat fatigue, burnout & low mood (while still enjoying a knees up!). Plus: The Agony Aunts (aka Lorraine & Trish) solve your parenting, people pleasing & dressing dilemmas đ© Got a question? Email hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com đ„ Join the private Facebook group: Postcards from Midlife â Follow, rate and review â it helps other midlife women find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are we talking about mental health more than ever, yet understanding it less? Consultant clinical psychologist, Times columnist and broadcaster Prof Tanya Byron thinks so. She joins Trish & Lorraine to talk about her new book, You Are Not a Diagnosis: The Therapy-Speak Trap and the Lost Art of Listening to Ourselves. In their warm & helpful conversation she explains how to cope with ordinary distressing emotions, the difference between a mental health âexperienceâ and a mental health âconditionâ & when seeking a diagnosis is genuinely useful for you, your child or another loved one. She also shares her tried & tested practical tools for the âmessiness of being humanâ when you feel overwhelmed, overstretched and emotionally exhausted. Plus: find out how Trish ended up all at sea with the Brazilian navy & why Lorraine is pushing her husband out of an aeroplane! đ© Got a question? Email hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com đ„ Join the private Facebook group: Postcards from Midlife â Follow, rate and review â it helps other midlife women find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Surrounded by people but still feel lonely? Bestselling author Meg Mason (Sorrow and Bliss) joins Lorraine and Trish to talk about how she wrote her new novel Sophie Standing There, a story of love, loneliness and life after divorce. Meg shares her own feelings of acute loneliness and the shame that comes with it for many women, as well as what saved her. She also reveals how midlife wisdom has made her more compassionate towards herself, why she is finally able to ask for what she wants in life and what she really thinks of her readers getting Sorrow And Bliss tattoos. Plus: Lorraineâs empty nest surprise & how the universe conspired this week for Trish đ© Got a question? Email hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com đ„ Join the private Facebook group: Postcards from Midlife â Follow, rate and review â it helps other midlife women find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet Dr Sam Bunting, the leading dermatologist who says you don't need facials, a silk pillowcase or have to drink gallons of water to get bright, glowing skin after 40. As well as busting midlife skincare myths, the author of Flawless: Your Ultimate Guide to Bright, Clear Skin, tells Lorraine & Trish about the science behind her four step simple & cost effective daily routine & answers listenersâ questions about rosacea, adult acne, fine lines, SPF, Botox, fillers, pigmentation & menopausal changes. Listen now if you want to find out whether your skincare routine is on the right track & know how to separate the products that work from those that are a waste of money. Plus: Pole dancing in your fifties & what to do if a looming big birthday is getting you down đ© Got a question? Email hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com đ„ Join the private Facebook group: Postcards from Midlife â Follow, rate and review â it helps other midlife women find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TVâs Julia Bradbury was diagnosed with breast cancer at 51. Then she went on a mission to give herself the best shot at a long, healthy life. The mum of three joins Lorraine and Trish to share the screening tests worth having, how she quit alcohol and tamed her sugar addiction, and the free daily habits any midlifer can follow, all without overwhelm, guilt or shame. Because sometimes, you just have to eat the goddamn cake! Julia's book, Hack Yourself Healthy, is out now in paperback. Plus: Trish got scammed (find out how), second-time-round wedding dressing, and six things to look forward to this autumn. đ© Questions? hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com đ„ Join our Facebook group: Postcards from Midlife â Follow, rate and review to help other midlife women find us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish & Lorraine are joined by the author of hit novel & TV drama Trespasses to talk about her new book Stations & what it feels like to write a best seller & start a whole new career in midlife. Former chef Louise opens up about the impact of fleeing Belfast as a child during the Troubles after her grandmotherâs pub was bombed, the anxiety that followed her through life from that point, the friend who lured her to a writing group & what happened on the night she had a glass too many with Gillian Anderson! Trish and Lorraine also tackle listener questions on parenting twenty-somethings who have moved back home in a warm, honest episode for women navigating midlife, family life and reinvention. đ© Got a question? Email hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com đ„ Join the private Facebook group: Postcards from Midlife â Follow, rate and review â it helps other midlife women find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish are back for Season 19 of Postcards from Midlife! In this opener, they catch up on their summer â from Cornwall staycations and David Byrne concerts to accidental Ted Lasso interviews and lake-swimming mishaps â & share why midlife women so often feel guilty about resting (hello, Gen X work ethic). They also give you a first look at this season's brilliant guest lineup, including: Julia Bradbury on her new book Hack Yourself Healthy and the longevity tips actually worth trying Rose Ferguson, nutritionist, on her four-week reset plan and the MJMB Protocol for more energy Dr Sam Bunting, dermatologist, on midlife skin changes, skincare routines, and cosmetic procedures Professor Tanya Byron on her new book You Are Not a Diagnosis Novelists Louise Kennedy (Stations) and Meg Mason (Sophie Standing There) Plus: navigating a full-again "empty nest," the British Heart Foundation Strong Women Challenge, book & telly recommendations for autumn, & stories from the Postcards from Midlife Facebook community. Nature's Best Pea Protein link: https://tidd.ly/3UWJpSZ Use code LIFE30 Got a question for Julia, Rose, Sam or Tanya? Email hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Join the private Facebook group: Postcards from Midlife Follow, rate and review â it helps other midlife women find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish meet Dr Julie Smith, clinical psychologist, multi-million selling author of âWhy Has Nobody Told Me This Beforeâ & one of the most trusted mental health advisors on social media. Discover how to be your own coach to manage midlife plate spinning, shake off your inner critic, shift your thoughts from judgement to curiosity & tune into all your emotions to understand what your brain & body are trying to tell you. Julie also shares how she adopted a âpredatorâ mindset to face her own fears following a breast cancer diagnosis & has reassuring advice for parents about what children really need to support their mental health & wellbeing. Plus: Season finale round up: all the best advice from this seasonâs fabulous guests! Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish & Lorraine speak to divorce coach Nawal Houghton who explains step by step what to do from the moment you think things arenât right in your marriage, to initiating proceedings, navigating mediation, negotiating finances & thinking about what you need to build your new future. Nawal, who specialises in high conflict divorces, also shares how to cope if things turn toxic, what to do if youâve been kept in the financial dark, the importance of creating a small support group & the question you must ask yourself if you think itâs best to stay for the children. Plus, how to talk to your kids about whatâs happening & supporting their emotional needs now & in the future. Plus: Post work dinner panic? Quick, easy & tasty things to make in a hurry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosts Lorraine & Trish share their list of brilliant reads: there is a love story, a powerful memoir, a standout debut novel, and a tip on the funny Agatha Christie style writer you probably donât know but will love. This curated list has everything: it is perfect for your holiday, train journeys, for summer reading, for book clubs or for those stuck in a reading rut. Plus the duo share insider secrets about the follow up to a book Gen Xâers loved and a new read on couples therapy which is a game changer. Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TV legend Fern shares her vital life lessons and advice on divorce, single parenting, loss, career reinvention, weight loss, fitness, love and making new friends. The best-selling author and mum-of-four also talks hosts Trish Halpin and Lorraine Candy through how she recovered from depression and suicidal thoughts in midlife with the help of a new health regime, talking therapy and the right medication. Plus: The surprising gift hubby Neil got Trish & a family email you all need to send Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This candid interview is a great listen for anyone feeling lonely or unsure of where their life is heading or wants to learn to love & value themself. The best-selling Gen X author tells Lorraine & Trish about her remarkable midlife awakening, detailed in her new memoir, Rewilding: Freedom, Fearlessness & Finding Our Way Home. In a powerful conversation she explains the decision to leave her husband, her New York home & the life sheâd built over 25 years to move to Marrakech after her career hit a downward spiral. She reveals how she loves living alone & starting again financially. After asking herself the question âwho would I be if I didnât care what anyone else thought?â Jane goes on a ârewildingâ journey. Along the way she rediscovers sex & dating, learns to live alone without being lonely & becomes her true authentic self. Plus: Will Lorraineâs pelvic floor hold up with her new bouncy exercise regime!! Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have a shelf full of vitamins but not sure what if anything they are doing for you? Trish & Lorraine get to the bottom of what we need to take & why in our midlife years, including the one essential we are all most likely missing (big clue: itâs Co-enzyme Q10). Joined by guest Jennifer OâConnell - triathlete, former lawyer & co-founder of The Elevator by Sisterly one & done multivitamin sachets - they discuss why our nutrient needs & ability to absorb them change as we age as well as how to track if they are really making a difference. They also share the science that says thereâs no reason we shouldnât expect to have day-long energy, strong bones & muscles, manageable stress, low inflammation, a strong immune system plus glowing skin, hair and nails . Plus: Brainfog bloopers are back! Brought to you in partnership with Sisterly. Find out more @sisterly_lab & www.sisterlylab.com Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a fascinating, hopeful & helpful conversation the TV presenter & author opens up to Trish & Lorraine about the illness & business venture that ended with her losing her house & selling off her furniture to pay for weekly grocery shops. From being the presenter of Loose Women to being unable to get a job in Starbucks, Andrea describes the highs, the lows & the learnings from a tumultuous period in her life, including the crushing blow of being told âYour star has fadedâ. She also shares the resources that helped her get back on track & how to cope with financial stress while keeping a marriage together in the process. Plus: Lorraineâs helpful health alert & Trishâs Swedish adventure Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brought to you by Standard Life to raise awareness of Power of Attorney Day Trish & Lorraine tackle the never-ending midlife to do list & the biggest causes of the 3am wake up & worry. Joined by Alison Harvie of Carers UK, they discuss why having Power of Attorney in place for you & your loved ones can ensure peace of mind for so many of lifeâs potential curve balls. Find out who needs one (thatâll be all of us, even if you are married, have a next of kin or are 18 & over & especially if you are a carer), the practicalities of getting one, how to talk to an elderly relative or dependent about why itâs in their best interest to have one, as well as the emotional & financial costs of not having one. A fascinating 30 minute must listen. (PS: Can you guess which of your hosts does & doesnât have a Power of Attorney?!!) For more information about Power of Attorney Day: powerofattorneyday.org.uk Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The âpeopleâs poetâ joins Lorraine & Trish to talk about her remarkable life - from cruise ship singer to best selling writer - all the while contending with an eating disorder and a midlife ADHD diagnosis. Discover how Donna, 51, healed from trauma, retrained her brain to silence the inner critic, learned how to nurture a soul algorithm & believes that âeverything good is on the other side of cringeâ. Plus why sheâs proud to be a member of âthe worst poetâs clubâ. And a beautiful reading from her new book âLoss: Words to Weather The Many Waves of Griefâ. Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish & Lorraine are joined by career expert Helen Tupper for expert advice on how to take your career in the direction you really want, whether itâs stepping away & starting anew, setting up a side hustle or finding opportunities for growth & reinvention if youâre feeling stuck. Discover how to spot all the learning moments in your day to increase your impact & ground your confidence as well as the importance of a âTo Think Listâ as well as a quick & easy question to ask AI to boost your self awareness & career potential. Plus: Two surprising energy boosters tried & tested; Lorraine takes on another Gladiator fitness challenge With thanks to: The Rest & Revive clinic & The Well Clinic Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish are joined by cognitive scientist Katherine Templar-Lewis who explains why midlife is a period of peak uncertainty & what is really happening to our brains when it feels like the old maps we navigated life by donât work for us any more. Learn how to use âinterosceptionâ to tune into your emotions, reframe your thoughts, calm your brain & nervous system so you can flourish, be imaginative and creative in times of uncertainty. Plus: practical, reassuring advice for parents with kids embarking on gap year travels & an unexpected porridge palaver Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish & Lorraine welcome back GP extraordinaire & womenâs health expert Dr Nighat Arif to talk about her new book The Complete Guide to Family Health: The One Stop Healthcare Guide No Home Should Be Without. From the midlife health checks every woman should ask for to protecting the mental health of your teen Dr Arif answers all our most asked family health questions. She also shares a helpful 5 point plan for getting the very best care from the NHS & why you should always trust your instincts about yours or a loved ones health. (Join our Facebook Group to win a copy of Dr Nighatâs book - details below) Plus: the TV shows weâre loving right now & why a rummage in your handbag is the ultimate friendship test! Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish meet Weight Watchersâ chief medical officer Dr Kim Boyd to get all the facts & advice on the real reasons weâre prone to put on weight in midlife. She debunks the myths weâve all bought into - that itâs somehow our fault (itâs not, itâs biology), why âeat less/move moreâ just doesnât work when youâre up against major hormonal & metabolic changes, how HRT can affect weight management & why no one should feel embarrassed or ashamed if youâre thinking about taking the GLP1 weight loss drugs. Plus the nutrition & lifestyle advice that works to help shed pounds & sustain your happy weight as you age. Plus: brain fog bloopers including a Whatâs App whoopsie & more mixed up parcel palavers Brought to you in partnership with Weight Watchers Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish turn agony aunts & delve into their (digital) postbag to solve listenersâ dilemmas. Learn about âmatteringâ & how it could be affecting your approach to relationships, how to move on from an affair, the six word question to ask yourself in any dilemma & what to do if your grown up kids shut you out Plus: the card game that has intrigued Lorraine & up-your-bum shorts at the gym strike again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish & Lorraine meet leading integrative health specialist Dr Tamsin Lewis & discover the surprising fundamentals for creating mind & body harmony. Find out how to protect & support your brain to prevent cognitive decline, tune into the signals your brain & nervous system are sending you, the health tests worth having in midlife that will boost your healthspan & check if you are suffering from adrenal fatigue. She also shares her 80/20 rule for living your best life & why we all need to add more fun into our everyday lives. Plus: 4 books youâll devour this spring & the YouTube channel that sorted Trishâs sticky hip for good Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BBC Womanâs Hour presenter Nuala McGovern on how to enjoy an extremely stressful career, getting up at 5.45am and how she stayed sane during the toughest of times. One the eve of Womanâs Hourâs 80th anniversary Nuala, 54, gives us a peek behind the scenes and chats about her remarkable journalism career that landed her the job two years ago. In a rare interview, Nuala also opens up about her childhood growing up in a Dublin pub, the impact of witnessing the Twin Towers attack & the raft of other âhistory in the makingâ moments she has had a ringside seat at. She also shares how she met her hubby, living in the now tips & why youâll always find her on a dancefloor. Plus: Trish & Lorraineâs list of new fun things to do with friends and 3 controversial novels to get your book club talking. Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish & Lorraine meet the international best selling author to pick up the story of her life detailed in her new memoir All The Way to the River: Love, Loss & Liberation. Elizabeth speaks with moving honesty about her love story with her âwifeâ Raya, their descent into addiction, and the rage and pain of profound grief. She also shares her spiritual learnings & life philosophies for our midlife years, including how to stop âpurpose anxietyâ, why gentle curiosity rather than one big passion makes for a more interesting life, why women need to stop pouring themselves into others & her experiment in âhonest ageingâ. Plus: Margo the podcat turns 80, what to do with dreadful gifts & the mystery of the stock cube in the pyjama pocket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish learn some surprising, reassuring advice & helpful tips from clinical sleep physiologist, Stephanie Romiszewski. Discover the easy morning routine that will boost your sleep drive & improve your sleep patterns in just a few weeks; spot the triggers that fuel sleep anxiety & the truth about magnesium, blue light, sleep tracking apps & the 8 hours myth exploded. Plus: gym shorts - yay or nay? And the personality test which called one of your hosts âcorrupt, evil and defectiveâ! Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish start the year as they mean to go on with lots of laughter, positivity & plans for the months ahead. Discover how to create a âdopamine menuâ to get feel good vibes every day, the TV show that will warm your heart, books, films & festivals to put on your radar & breakfast ideas with a difference. Plus: curse of the âplod bodâ & are you ready to âfutzâ? Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here www.postcardsfrommidlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More comforting midlife mayhem as Lorraine & Trish get back in the saddle for Season 17. Find out what new, uplifting advice, experts and famous names are heading your way over the coming weeks - plus a little taster of the topics they'll cover. Plus pet news: will Margo still retain the role of official Pod Cat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
POSTCARDS FROM MIDLIFE REVISIT: Author Raynor Winn joined Trish & Lorraine at the height of her Salt Path success to discuss how to overcome fear when life seems to be falling apart, living with her husband Moth's illness and the healing power of nature. And she reveals what happened when she first met Gillian Anderson who played Raynor in this yearâs film of her life. Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish & Lorraine share the tips & tricks theyâve learned over their many years of planning & hosting family Christmases. Discover their ideal gift edit, the seasonâs coolest cocktail, their favourite friends & family games, plus how to set house rules & what to do if the whole thing fills you with dread Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Itâs a wrap! Lorraine & Trish share their favourite funny moments & useful learnings from this seasonâs expert & celebrity guests, including how to get into a fitness & strength mindset, what feeling anger & rage is trying to tell you, harnessing your vital midlife energy & the one question to ask yourself whenever you feel overwhelmed thatâs guaranteed to reframe everything. Plus: manifesting for beginners & a very unexpected thing to do with an avocado Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish & Lorraine are joined by sustainable, natural cleaning entrepreneurs Purdy Rubin & Charlotte Figg (aka Purdy & Figg) who share the best tips from their new book Clever Cleaning: The Natural Way To Clean Everything. Find out how the two midlife friends came up with the idea for their multi-million pound business, what you need to know if planning to work with family or friends, and the âA-ha momentâ when you know youâre onto a winner. Plus: Have you got âResting Midlife Woman Faceâ? & Trishâs Irish drinking song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World leading womenâs health expert Dr Vonda Wright shares her new âhealthspan planâ with Lorraine & Trish, including a game changing 20 second exercise tweak, how to get into strength training & the mindset shift that will set you on the path to feeling more energetic. We also discuss supplements and creatine with the orthopedic surgeon, best-selling author and menopause expert who explains how to recognise if youâre âchoosingâ stress & setting the right boundaries to reduce emotional inflammation. Plus: How music bonds families, ticket buying tips & who the hell is Benson Boone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Confessions from the 90s as Trish & Lorraine step back in time with retail & business guru Mary Portas, aka Mary Queen of Shops, to chat about her new book about her years turning Harvey Nicols from dying department store to Ab Fab fashion destination, as well as all the life, career & relationship wisdom she has accrued since those heady days. Discover the trick Mary, 65, uses to tune into her instinct & decide if a risk is worth taking, why vulnerability is a super power in midlife, how to be tough but do it with love & soul and her post divorce single life. Plus: Margo the podcat has made a new furry friend & is taking a phone call on the loo ever OK? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish meet relationship therapist & author Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari, who has spent 20 years helping thousands of couples navigate the emotional rollercoaster of sustaining a happy, loving and fulfilling life together. What to do if you suspect your partnerâs having an emotional affair, questions to ask if they no longer seem like the person you married, & the five words that will get your communication right back on track. Plus: âWhat are you going to do about your wrinkles?â How Lorraine responded when asked that very question!! Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here www.postcardsfrommidlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
POSTCARDS FROM MIDLIFE REVISITED The actor, model & beachwear entrepreneur joined Lorraine & Trish from her hot pink sofa to talk about her pivotal role in the Estee Lauder Companiesâ breast cancer care campaign and explains why every woman needs to be vigilant about their breast checks. Plus tales from her life in the country, a special cameo from her beloved spaniel & what Joan Collins gave her for her birthday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
POSTCARDS FROM MIDLIFE REVISITED: On the eve of World Menopause Day this October we revisit our interview with Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. Professor Lesley Regan DBE who explains how to navigate your menopause well. Dame Lesley is the UK Government's lead on women's reproductive health and has 40 years experience working in the NHS. She talks about her personal journey taking HRT while recovering from breast cancer and tells Trish and Lorraine what health changes to expect as you go through perimenopause and menopause in midlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women's health campaigner and menopause activist Carolyn Harris MP tells Lorraine and Trish how going from a size 24 to a size 12 has given her a new lease of life and rebooted her self-esteem. The veteran MP talks through the specifics of getting her prescription, how she injects Mounjaro, the side effects, what she eats now and how she manages her dosage. And she reveals the horrific online abuse she suffered which led her to making this life changing decision. PLUS: Telly watching tips for autumn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a funny, frank & fascinating interview, model, TV presenter & Special Police Constable Penny Lancaster tells Trish & Lorraine about her roller coaster, rock n roll life - from the glitz & jet set glamour of being Mrs Rod Stewart, to the everyday practicalities of making a blended family work, the emotional resilience she drew on to get through three rounds of IVF, and why she thought she was having a breakdown in perimenopause. Penny also opens up about the childhood assault that haunts her and what really happened behind the scenes with Greg Wallace on Masterchef. Plus Pennyâs advice on coping with midlife weight gain and why she sees her severe dyslexia as a superpower. Extra: it's the autumn book club - our pick of the best titles for your reading list! Handy links Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish and Lorraine chat with psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, an expert on adolescent mental health, and Tara Hopkins, Global Director of Public Policy at Meta, which oversees Instagram and Facebook, about how parents can work with their teens aged 13-18 to stay safer on social media. In the show we learn exactly how Instagram's Teen Accounts work and how to use all the safety features from Hidden Words to the time limits function. The duo also find out how you can chat to your teens about bullying and what they see online, as well as how to check-in on their Insta activity, manage the content theyâre seeing, and start conversations to avoid rows about screen time. This special episode is brought to you by Meta and Instagramâs Teen Accounts. If you want to find out more then go to instagram.com/teenaccounts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish are back with another midlife double act - broadcaster Mariella Fostrup & chef Belles Berry - to talk about their new cookbook packed with tips on how to eat for better health in midlife and support your menopause journey. Mariella also shares the impact of her recent ADHD diagnosis and her approach to ageing, while Belles reveals what itâs like to have a âNational Treasureâ - Dame Mary Berry - for a mum. And find out which celebrities the duo have cooked for! Plus: Your most exciting summer adventures & how to settle back into September Handy links Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Website: www.postcardsfrommidlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish and Lorraine recount the most useful advice, funniest secrets and extra uplifting stories from Season 15 of the podcast. They recap the past 11 guest interviews and share what they learnt from the spirited, experienced and uplifting visitors to Postcards From Midlife towers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the rise and rise of everyoneâs favourite telly star, Lorraine and Trish get their glitz on to look back on their chat with shiny-haired, sharp-witted glamour puss Claudia Winkleman just as she was turning 50. 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 she recounts the time she was mistaken for Davina McCall! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you've decided to put your life skills to use as a volunteer but don't know where and when to start then this will be helpful. Trish and Lorraine explain how they became volunteers in the education sector and they explore organisations looking for support right now. If an empty nest has cleared a space in your diary or you want to learn new skills, meet people and relish a new sense of purpose then listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a joyful, moving conversation with geriatrician and best selling author Dr Lucy Pollock, Lorraine & Trish discover the psychological secret to ageing well & also get advice on how to care for our elderly relatives in the least stressful way - from how to have difficult conversations about care homes & driving, to understanding what relatives want to happen at the end of life. Plus, she explains the science behind a mindset shift that will lead to a happier, healthier, longer life for you too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every episode we ask our expert and celebrity guests what one small change they have made in midlife which has dramatically improved the way they live now and this is what they told us. From Married At First Sight's Lucinda Light, Dragon's Den's Sara Davies to psychoanalytic psychotherapist Dr Andrea Oskis and actor Julie Graham, nine of our guests explain how a simple change has revolutionised their days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish discuss the midlife hormone whammy & why - just when life is peak hectic - your body seems to start doing its best to disrupt you even more. The duo revisit a previous episodeâs interview with leading endocrinologist Dr Annice Mukherjee about the hormone fluctuations that affect women in midlife, from peri-menopause to underactive thyroid and adrenal burnout as well as the impact of surgical and chemical menopause. Dr Mukherjee also talks about her own breast cancer diagnosis & how she successfully managed menopause symptoms as she was unable to take HRT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shopping, beauty, and gifting ideas from Lorraine and Trish for summery days & holidays. Trish shares insider tips from her secret foodie WhatsApp (who knew you could grill an olive?) and Lorraine reveals the bee saving present all teens/relatives will love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish & Lorraine discuss the diet and lifestyle changes that can help with menopause symptoms, mimic the effects of today's weight loss jabs and also discover which foods boost energy every day. The duo revisit a previous episode's interview with midlife nutritionist Emma Bardwell. Plus discover the four principles of her new eating programme âThe 30g Plan: How to Eat More Protein, Fibre & Plants to Lose Weight & Feel Greatâ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorraine & Trish meet midlife womenâs health expert and Davina McCall's favourite menopause doctor, GP Naomi Potter, to ask all the questions you want answered about the new weight loss drugs, including how to get them, potential side effects, how long to stay on them and what to do to avoid weight rebound. Dr Potter, who co-authored Davina's No 1 best selling book, also explains how to take them safely when on HRT as well as the nutrition and lifestyle alternatives that can trigger the same hormone and metabolic effects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The best-selling author joins Lorraine & Trish to talk about her new novel, the long awaited sequel to Hideous Kinky, in which she picks up the story of a mother and her two daughters living an adventurous, unconventional life in the 80s. Esther also speaks with searing honesty about trying to keep her marriage together, the part peri-menopause played in the break up and the healing journey that led to new love and a new way of living. Plus: the unexpected way to keep your cool when summer is making you even more of a hot mess Handy links Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.