Postcards From Midlife

Ask us anything: will he forgive my affair, my teen daughter won’t lose weight & my adult kids want ‘low/no’ contact

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Lorraine & Trish turn agony aunts & delve into their (digital) postbag to solve listeners’ dilemmas. Learn about ‘mattering’ & 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

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Longevity masterclass: Calm your nervous system, beat overwhelm & boost healthspan

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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 you’ll devour this spring & the YouTube channel that sorted Trish’s sticky hip for good

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Nuala McGovern: how she landed the Woman’s Hour top job & her meet cute love story

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

BBC Woman’s 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 Woman’s Hour’s 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 ‘history in the making’ moments she has had a ringside seat at. She also shares how she met her hubby, living in the now tips & why you’ll always find her on a dancefloor.

Plus: Trish & Lorraine’s list of new fun things to do with friends and 3 controversial novels to get your book club talking.

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Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert on addiction, loss, co-dependency, love, grief and rage.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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 ‘wife’ 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 ‘purpose anxiety’, 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 ‘honest ageing’.

Plus: Margo the podcat turns 80, what to do with dreadful gifts & the mystery of the stock cube in the pyjama pocket

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Get the sleep your brain & body really needs. Plus beat insomnia & the 3am wake-up

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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 “corrupt, evil and defective”!

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Our pick of the best TV, films, books, festivals to look forward to now plus a new breakfast treat

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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 ‘dopamine menu’ 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 ‘plod bod’ & are you ready to ‘futz’?

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Stop everything! Lorraine & Trish are back with a sneak peak at the guests and topics for 2026

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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?

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Raynor Winn: my story of hope, endurance & love

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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 year’s film of her life.

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How to hack Xmas: gifts on a budget, games we love & a secret shortcut on managing family stress

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Trish & Lorraine share the tips & tricks they’ve learned over their many years of planning & hosting family Christmases. Discover their ideal gift edit, the season’s coolest cocktail, their favourite friends & family games, plus how to set house rules & what to do if the whole thing fills you with dread

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Helpful life hacks: What we've learnt about weight loss drugs, relationship repair, imposter syndrome, perimenopause rage & single life

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

It’s a wrap! Lorraine & Trish share their favourite funny moments & useful learnings from this season’s 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 that’s guaranteed to reframe everything.

Plus: manifesting for beginners & a very unexpected thing to do with an avocado

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Surprising home cleaning hacks, set up a money-spinning side hustle & how to work with a friend

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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 ‘A-ha moment’ when you know you’re onto a winner.

Plus: Have you got ‘Resting Midlife Woman Face’? & Trish’s Irish drinking song

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Surgeon Dr Vonda Wright’s ‘healthspan plan’ to suit all midlife woman

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

World leading women’s health expert Dr Vonda Wright shares her new ‘healthspan plan’ 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 you’re ‘choosing’ stress & setting the right boundaries to reduce emotional inflammation.

Plus: How music bonds families, ticket buying tips & who the hell is Benson Boone?

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Mary Portas: Why imposter syndrome is useful & her new post-divorce solo power

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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?

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Repair, reconnect, rediscover & how to know it’s over: long term love & sex advice

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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 partner’s 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: ‘What are you going to do about your wrinkles?’ How Lorraine responded when asked that very question!!

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Elizabeth Hurley’s No 1 health tip & how to get fit without the gym

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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 Companies’ 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.

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Menopause health advice & how to navigate breast cancer on HRT

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:36:28 GMT

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.

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The MP who lost 8 stone with weight loss jabs explains exactly how they work

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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Penny Lancaster on overcoming childhood trauma, reinventing yourself in your 50s and being Mrs Rod Stewart

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 01:56:41 GMT

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 Penny’s 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!

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Help your teens stay safer online with these social media tips all parents need to know

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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 they’re seeing, and start conversations to avoid rows about screen time.

This special episode is brought to you by Meta and Instagram’s Teen Accounts. If you want to find out more then go to instagram.com/teenaccounts

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Mariella Frostrup & Belles Berry on their easy 6-step nutrition reset

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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 it’s like to have a ‘National Treasure’ - 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

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Our most loved moments: daily habits, useful phrases, nutrition tips, secret confessions, what we learned from the show.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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Claudia Winkleman on empty nest, parenting teens & imposter syndrome POSTCARDS FROM MIDLIFE REVISITED

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

With the rise and rise of everyone’s 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!

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A guide to volunteering roles in midlife; how to find the one right one for you

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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Advice on ageing well & the magical phrase every midlifer caring for elderly relatives needs to know

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 02:46:01 GMT

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.

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Advice extra: 9 life-changing tips on dating, careers, parenting teens, dieting, the work/life juggle

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:08:41 GMT

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.

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A hormone masterclass & HRT alternatives to know about POSTCARDS FROM MIDLIFE REVISITED

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:08:46 GMT

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 episode’s 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.

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Useful summer buys: an easy wear £15 SPF & new midlife fashion brands to try

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:05:00 GMT

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.

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Nutrition tips for weight loss, perimenopause & a healthier daily diet: POSTCARDS FROM MIDLIFE REVISITED

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 07:29:47 GMT

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 ‘The 30g Plan: How to Eat More Protein, Fibre & Plants to Lose Weight & Feel Great’.

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Weight loss jabs: what you need to know about HRT, side effects, microdosing, withdrawal, fat gain, & food alternatives that work the same way

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:23:18 GMT

Lorraine & Trish meet midlife women’s 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.

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Esther Freud on older sisters, rebel mothers, grief & finding love after divorce in your 50s

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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

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Cally Beaton: from a breakdown & break-ups to new career success & joy as a single mum

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The comedian tells Trish & Lorraine how a conversation with Joan Rivers inspired her to start a midlife side hustle as a stand up before quitting her boardroom job for good. Her advice? Dream big but start small, stop aiming for perfection and remember that there is no success without failure. Cally also shares her tales of life on the dating scene, being ghosted and why she’ll never stop eating cinnamon buns. Plus: what’s with all the big birthday nudes & would you rank your friends?

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Reignite your intimate life with tips from pioneering desire expert Ita O'Brien

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Lorraine & Trish are joined by the world’s first film & TV intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien, whose movement choreography on shows such as Normal People, Sex Education, It’s a Sin & I May Destroy You have redefined on-screen sex scenes, while setting clear boundaries to keep the actors within their comfort zone. She shares helpful tools and advice from her new book on how we can feel more sensuous in our own bodies and experience desire, connection and intimacy through our midlife years and beyond. Plus: Trish has another crazy dream & Lorraine asks what if a friend refuses to take your photo off their social media

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Unhappy with the way your midlife body looks; 7 simple tips to love what you see

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:49:20 GMT

Trish and Lorraine share body positivity expert Dr Charlotte Ord's reassuring new guide to loving what you see in the mirror and they discuss how you can turn the volume down on your negative inner critic. The duo also find out how you can change your mindset around your body image to encourage your teens to have a more positive outlook too.

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Cure burnout, prevent a breakdown & manage depression; the good mental health guide

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:06:03 GMT

Her recovery from two catastrophic breakdowns led mum-of-five Rachel Kelly into a career researching scientifically backed ways to boost mental health every day, and the campaigner shares her advice alongside her personal experience. Hosts Lorraine & Trish get tips on beating overwhelm and treating depression and anxiety. They discuss everything from medication, HRT to the best ways to support friends and family including your teens when they face mental challenges. Parenting author Rachel also shares the phrases to use in moments of burnout and how she overcame suicidal ideation.Plus: Are you brave enough to call out litterbugs in public and would you wear a see-through leotard on a hen night?

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Health Anxiety & you: expert advice on easy exercises to overcome it today

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Fearful of your next midlife health check-up? Overly worried about the results of a test? If you're battling health anxiety right now Lorraine and Trish have created a complete guide to spotting it, beating it and boosting your midlife mental health after interviewing psychotherapist and health anxiety expert Anna Mathur. Plus the duo find out why women are more prone to it as we age and how we can comfort those facing it.

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Dr Gabriel Weston’s life-saving advice & how she tames her ‘menopause beast’

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 03:18:04 GMT

Trish and Lorraine are joined by Dr Gabriel Watson, surgeon, author and TV presenter for a fascinating and funny interview about her professional and personal experiences of the NHS. From the sexual harassment she's witnessed as one of only 14% of female surgeons in the UK, to living with her own chronic heart condition as well as parenting a teenager through a devastating, life-threatening illness, she shares her life saving advice for your heart health and trusting your instincts as a parent to advocate for a sick child. There are life affirming stories aplenty too, from unleashing her menopause ‘beast’ and how having a ‘midlife benign, ruined look’ can change your career for the better. Plus: Good vibes at a sound bath adventure & confessions from a motorway service station loo.

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Avoid injury and get fitter with our guide to midlife exercise

Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Staying fit as we age is non-negotiable but as Lorraine & Trish explain you need to modify the way you workout in midlife to stay safe while exercising. The duo ask experts how we can meet our fitness goals while avoiding things like sore knees, bad backs and sticky hips. Plus the two fitness routines every midlife woman must do and why Creatine could be your new gym buddy.

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How to have difficult conversations & resolve conflict at work & home

Sun, 25 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Award-winning humanitarian Elizabeth Nyamayaro joins Lorraine & Trish to discuss her new book, Human Skills in which she shares the valuable lessons she’s learned from a childhood facing starvation in her Zimbabwe village, to becoming a senior advisor at the UN in New York and launching the groundbreaking He For She campaign. Find out how to equip yourself for conflict, tune into self awareness and harness emotions, as well as why it is that our struggles can actually be the most powerful catalyst for discovering our purpose. Plus: the brain fog bloopers making us laugh this week & what’s lurking at the back of the wardrobe

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Summer book hotlist: 8 unmissable new reads & book festival tips

Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Lorraine & Trish's reading list for your summer holiday which covers comedy, crime, love, 90s nostalgia and a memoir about the surprise demise of a marriage. Trish road tests an author new to her whose comedic wedding scene resonates and Lorraine reunites with one of her favourite, award winning writers of all time for a murder mystery. Plus which book festivals do the duo think you should head off too this year?

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Infidelity explained: how to affair proof your love life & recover from adultery

Sun, 18 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

With one in five relationships likely to be affected by infidelity, Lorraine and Trish meet psychoanalytic psychotherapist Juliet Rosenfeld to discuss the surprising findings of her new book Affairs: True Stories of Love Lies Hope & Desire. Using real stories of illicit sexual relationships she explains the root causes of why some people are prepared to put themselves and those they love in great jeopardy for the sake of an affair, what to do if you suspect your partner of being unfaithful or find yourself on the brink of one as well as the aftermath of betrayal and how to talk to your children when affairs affect a midlife marriage. Juliet also offers comforting advice on recovering from grief in midlife. Plus: when is the right time to downsize & what does Trish’s bizarre Jon Hamm dream really mean?

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Listeners dilemmas solved: why do I do all the work with my in-laws & beat brain fog in the boardroom

Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine turn agony aunts to answer listeners questions & offer life advice on coping with overwhelm at work, husbands who don’t help when in-laws descend and beating a tricky eating habit.

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Julie Graham on menopause, grief, rebirth & why older women are ‘catnip’ to younger men

Sun, 11 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Please note there is some swearing in this episode

Lorraine & Trish are joined by actor Julie Graham to talk about her remarkable career and life including how she got through the worst of times - divorce, losing her home, menopause and the death of her closest friend - to the best of times, from the friendships that sustain her to falling in love with a younger man who makes her feel ‘vibrant, sexy and alive’. She also shares how parenting her daughters healed unresolved pain from her own childhood, and why no woman should ever look back and regret staying in a relationship. Plus: Trish & Lorraine announce the launch of the ‘Put it Away & Clean Your Paws’ campaign & how to respond the first time someone asks if you’re a granny (when you’re not)

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Parenting & exam anxiety: practical tips to help teens cope plus what to do if they won't revise

Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

It's exam season for parents & caregivers of teens so hosts Trish and Lorraine deliver the complete guide to helping the whole family cope with stress, anxiety, panic and nerves. From when to step in with revision, questions to ask post exam, easy tricks to make their days calmer, tips to avoid nagging and how to be the parent they come to for advice. Plus how to motivate the 'bare minimum' child.

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Lucinda Light: the midlife MAFS sensation’s next chapter

Sun, 04 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Lorraine & Trish are joined by the breakout star of MAFS Australia who won the hearts of millions across the globe with her warm hearted empathy, wisdom, loving care and advice. Lucinda shares her life philosophies, including the ‘5 agreements’ she lives by; how she healed from heartbreak & put herself back together as well as coming to terms with never being a mum. Find out what happened when the cameras stopped rolling and how she discovered the real purpose the world had for her. Plus: Why rowing is good for your relationship & - wardrobe update - why Trish is sporting compression socks!

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Sally Phillips on Bridget Jones, friendship, divorce, botox, family and Hugh Grant

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In the final show of the season Lorraine & Trish meet feminist comedy legend Sally Phillips, who plays Bridget Jones ride or die Shazzer in all four films. Sally chats about filming Mad About The Boy, the fourth and most successful movie of the franchise, as well as the power of her female friends, ageing on screen, life as a mum of 3 sons, and what it's like to find your power in your 50s. Plus: practical life, love & health tips from the past 24 shows and why Lorraine won't allow hats indoors, shrugging or sweaters as scarves.

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The stylish midlife hair colour everyone wants: how get the right grey for you

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Why going grey is now the cool new choice for women & how you do it with style : Lorraine & Trish talk to the experts about every aspect of going grey from the cuts and colours to how to do it yourself at home. This is your complete guide to letting your grey grow out whatever hair type or shade you have.

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Molly Jong Fast: My mum Erica, dementia, alcoholism & the year that changed my life

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

For Mother's Day, Lorraine & Trish take a deep dive into motherlove in all its forms. The duo meet journalist and political commentator Molly Jong Fast to discuss her moving new memoir chronicling her mother Erica Jong’s descent into dementia at the same time her husband Matt was diagnosed with cancer. She talks to the duo about childhood trauma, growing up with the celebrated feminist and author of Fear of Flying, Erica, who she describes as an alcoholic narcissist, as well as her own battle with drug and alcohol addiction in her teens. Find out how Molly broke the cycle to become the mother she always wished she’d had, her advice for looking after a parent with dementia and what it means to forgive. Plus: Is your heart younger than you & the mystery of the missing airpods is finally solved.

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Two new skin cover-ups for rosacea & sun spots plus other useful Spring buys

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:05:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine reveal two hard working make-up buys that they love which cover-up redness and blemished skin in midlife in their short midweek show plus supermarket homewares to snap up and an idea for that special birthday gift for him or her. Links to everything we mention on the podcast are on our weekly Substack newsletter here

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Caroline’s Circuits shares her 6 week training plan to help you get physically & mentally stronger

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

In her first ever podcast interview, midlife fitness phenomenon Caroline Idiens, aka Caroline’s Circuits, who has over 2 million followers on Instagram, tells Lorraine & Trish about the career change that transformed her life and the reason women can’t get enough of her short and effective strength workouts. She also shares the 6 week exercise, nutrition, & mindset plan that she credits with looking and feeling great in midlife and how it inspired her new Sunday Times best-selling book Fit at 50 - including what supplements she swears by and the breakfast that powers her day. Plus: How to save a midlife friendship & Lorraine’s unfortunate ‘intimate’ incident

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The 11 min health trick to boost your immune system, heart health & weight loss goals

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Hosts Trish and Lorraine explain why putting your midlife body under thermal stress can help reduce inflammation, boost cardiovascular health and increase your ability to cope with stress or anxiety. It may also help you lose weight if that is your goal. Cold water dipper Lorraine gets to grips with the science of extreme temperature therapy and finds out from the experts why an ice plunge and a hot sauna may be the missing link in helping you enjoy better health as you age.

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Celeb chef Melissa Hemsley's easy tips for saving cash, cutting waste & re-organising your kitchen

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Chef and cookery writer Melissa Hemsley joins Trish & Lorraine to help them get more organised in the kitchen to save money and be more sustainable. From ‘fridge admin’ to batch cooking she tells the duo how to get your household to eat smarter, tastier and healthier all at the same time. On the eve of her 40th birthday, she also reveals why it’s never too late to start a university degree, and why leaving school at 18 was the making of her. Plus: Trish goes missing in a restaurant & TV shows, exhibitions, plays & podcasts to keep you entertained this spring

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Collagen & you: what it does, why you need it & how to boost it in midlife

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Trish & Lorraine ask award-winning pharmacist Pupinder Ghatora exactly why we need collagen as we age, whether it can really help to plump skin and sort brittle nails and hair & how long it takes to see a difference. The co-founder of Ingenious Collagen also explains how to boost your body's production of it through your diet, and what to look out for if you're considering taking a supplement.

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Unleash your midlife energy & make change happen with the Heart Whisperer

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Lorraine & Trish meet holistic therapist Estelle Bingham, aka The Heart Whisperer, to find out how to release our hidden energy in order to get out of a rut, recover from loss, trauma, grief or heartache & find a vibrant new energy for midlife. Follow along with her mini meditation and discover how to raise children to be in tune & comfortable with their emotions. Plus: Trish gets another speeding ticket & the gothic horror novel every woman should read.

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Listeners' questions answered: how to cope with a grumpy husband & recover from an identity quake

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Trish & Lorraine turn agony aunts to offer advice and resources on relationship, family and career dilemmas. Is it OK to call out a friend's bad behaviour? Should you always put your teens' needs before your own & where to start when you wake up one day and decide you want to live a different life?

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The new science on protein: why you need to eat more & how to get it from plants

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Dr Rupy Aujla, aka The Doctor's Kitchen, joins Trish & Lorraine to explain why he’s changed his mind on exactly how much protein women in midlife need as he shares the new research in his latest cookbook, Healthy High Protein. The duo hear about his best protein-boosting recipes for veggies and meat eaters, discover what it really does for your body (clue it’s way more than just muscle building), how to eat more & make it affordable as well as what you really need to know about protein shakes and supplements. Plus: Is Trish being recruited by the CIA? And another tale from Lorraine’s big pants archive…

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Useful everyday wins: from a miracle grime remover to a life changing seasoning

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

In their bitesize midweek show Trish and Lorraine share simple but life changing tips, tricks and buys under £10 that they love. From the gadget that will save you keyboard strain to why a head torch is invaluable when it comes to midlife digestion. The duo also have a Vinted trick to make your home smell good and a condiment that you will love at dinner time.

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Marriage, dating, sex, divorce, adultery: brilliant advice from a top love coach

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Lorraine & Trish meet psychotherapist, dating mentor and family counsellor Lucy Cavendish to find out what to do if you think your relationship is floundering, has already hit the rocks or you’re ready to get back in the dating game. Her helpful advice includes what next if you think you’ve married the wrong person as well as the questions to ask yourself if you want to rescue your relationship and nurture it happily towards a new life stage. The love coach also shares her own relationship milestones, including how dating a much younger man helped her through her marriage breakup. Plus: Being brave - Trish throws herself down a mountain for the first time & a cheese related brain fog blooper

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Boost fitness and maintain weight goals with these at home fitness gadgets

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Our intrepid duo try and test the at-home fitness gadgets which could transform your workouts in midlife. Trish and Lorraine explain why weight and resistance training is crucial as we age and help you set a workout routine for the week which doesn't have to involve joining a gym. The pair test a weighted vest, and a new travel-friendly DIY resistance band set which will help you increase fitness. And they share their own personal fitness journeys post perimenopause and beyond.

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Jojo Moyes on midlife divorce, dating, forgiveness & the stress buster she swears by

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The best-selling author joins Trish & Lorraine to chat about her funny & insightful new book We All Live Here - they discuss midlife mayhem, family, divorce, dating & sex as well as how to push past rejection and move forwards in life without resentment. She also shares her decision to offload responsibility & why friendships, dogs & a new trick she’s discovered are her favourite ways to beat stress. Plus: How to de-grump yourself in the winter doldrums & an unusual oregano remedy listeners swear by

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Booze & You: new lower alcohol wines tested and tips on cutting back

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Goodbye Dry January, hello damp February! Lorraine & Trish find out about the new trend in off-dry lower alcohol wines which taste great and reduce your booze intake. They ask an expert which supermarket tipples to buy and find out which special wines to give as a gift for a special occasion. And the duo also try a no-alcohol whisky cocktail and chat about supplements that may reduce hangovers.

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Food & emotions: how your eating habits influence relationships with The Kitchen Shrink

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Lorraine and Trish find out how their 'food selves' are affecting their midlife relationships at home and work with Dr Andrea Oskis, an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist whose new book ‘The Kitchen Shrink: what our food reveals about our relationships’ explains the powerful impact of food on our emotional lives Dr Oskis has been called a combination between Esther Perel and Nigella Lawson and explains how what you eat reveals how you love and how you’ve been loved. Plus: Why are there no #Tradwives over 30 and more brain fog bloopers from listeners

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Book Club! 10 unmissable new reads for Spring

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Stop everything and order these unputdownable new books now. From murder mystery, to family drama we've got something from every genre including comedy. There's critically acclaimed debuts, a Nobel prize winner's haunting new novel and the latest love-it read from an all time favourite author Anne Tyler. Plus BBC Woman's Hour celebrates 75 years with a book with a twist and a burnt-out advertising executive brings us tales of her green-fingered rebirth.

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Sara Davies on beating imposter syndrome & saying no to mum guilt

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:18:24 GMT

The Dragon’s Den star joins Trish & Lorraine to give her straight talking advice for building a business, making ideas a reality and giving yourself ‘BHAGS’ (that’s big, hairy, audacious goals!). Find out how she overcame her initial fear of her fellow Dragons, the mindset shift she used to beat imposter syndrome, the health scare that kick started a love of running & dramatic weight loss as well as her parenting non-negotiables. Plus: why do couples get competitive & who do Lorraine & Trish watch sexy films with?!!

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Cure midlife foot problems and beat bunions: your guide to pain-free feet

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Lorraine & Trish find out about the small changes you can make daily to foot care which could prevent a variety of health problems in midlife. We ask a podiatrist what you can do about calluses, corns, ingrowing toenails, bunions, plantar fasciitis and osteoarthritis and discover why your feet change shape and size as you age. And Lorraine discusses the 3D scan of her feet which revealed why her knee hurts!

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Pepsi Demacque: the Wham! star on fame, friendship finding herself & building a life without children

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 04:40:37 GMT

Lorraine 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 and came to terms with being unable to have children. Plus: Celebrating five years of Postcards from Midlife & Trish goes full Womble with her unexpected Christmas present

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Beat wrinkles, redness & dark spots with these skin repair gadgets

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Are DIY at-home skin boosting gadgets worth the spend? Trish and Lorraine find out by testing Infrared light therapy, laser therapy, and electrical pulse therapy for the face muscles. And the duo explain how you commit to using them and what else you could try if you want a skin reboot in midlife. Watch clips on YouTube and get links to the gadgets on the newsletter Postcards From Lorraine & Trish on Substack.com

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5 easy exercises to kick off your fitness goals, what to eat pre-workout & how to visualise your success

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Lorraine & Trish meet former Olympian, personal trainer & lifestyle coach Michelle Griffith Robinson to ask for her advice on how to set realistic goals and stick to them, whatever setbacks you encounter on the way. Discover how to get started on your journey to feeling fitter & stronger, or use her motivational techniques and mindset hacks to step up a notch with your existing plan. She also explains how to eat better to fuel your fitness and the five at home exercises every midlife woman will benefit from. Plus: Lorraine unveils ‘Project Gladiator’ & what on earth has happened to poor Margo the podcat’s bum?

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Will a DNA test help you lose weight and get healthier? We find out

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine are back with more midlife news hot off the press! For the first episode of season 14 they get their genes tested to find out how they can boost their health with a bespoke nutrition plan. The nutrigenomic DNA test results reveal how stress affects Trish, why Lorraine's cheese addiction is a good thing and which vitamins the duo could focus on to supplement their diet. Plus the apricot secret you all need to know.

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Hold the front page! We're back with a sneak peak at the guests, experts and topics for 2025

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

More comforting midlife mayhem as Lorraine & Trish celebrate five years of their podcast. Find out what new advice, experts and famous names are heading your way for Season 14 - plus a little taster of the topics they'll cover. And the duo chat about the high points of half a decade working together which may or may not include a bit part in a zombie movie and an A-lister's canine shenanigans.

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Revealed! The best budget-friendly Christmas food, booze, stylish gifts & new family games

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:00:23 GMT

Whatever size and shape your Christmas will be this year, Trish & Lorraine get the inside track on how to make it go with a bang (and not go mad in the process). The duo are joined by Jane Bruton, the new Editor in Chief of Good Housekeeping, who shares the magazine’s expert know how on all the big and small details, from decor trends, best affordable presents and who really has the best mince pies. Plus: funny festive stories, alternative ways to spend the day & the woman who fell in love with a spatula

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Is an emotional vampire draining you? Here's how to love or leave that tricky friend.

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:05:37 GMT

Trish & Lorraine take a new friendship quiz to find out which pals drain us and which friends fuel us. And the duo, who've known each other for over 30 years, tackle the tricky problem of dealing with the friend who is an emotional vampire, always stealing your energy and possibly making you comfort eat! They learn how to walk away, set boundaries or find a path back to friendship joy. Plus: Lorraine fights the invasion of the 'man buns' in the sauna, and Trish tackles speedos in the steam room.

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Smart tips on managing & spending your midlife money with a finance pro

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 05:00:12 GMT

Lorraine & Trish are joined by Financial Times Consumer Editor Claer Barrett to answer all the key questions about managing money in this post-budget, cost-of-living era. Find out how a financial rethink could be a game changer, what to consider if you’re reevaluating your career, the money mistakes too many couples make and how to teach your kids finance skills for life. Clear also reveals her personal daily habits to manage and make the best of her own money. Plus: Your lovely acts of kindness & Bridget Jones is back. Hallelujah!

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Mum masterclass: easy ways to help your teens manage sleep, screen time & lack of motivation

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:17 GMT

Trish & Lorraine have 6 kids between them (aged 13-22) and share their personal advice on parenting teens in today's world as well as asking experts for easy to implement tips that will improve family harmony. They reveal what to do when your teen won't wake up for school, questions to ask yourself about your teen's behaviour and the duo find out why the internet is not the 'smoking gun' causing teenager's to have anxious thoughts. Plus the resources that could help you. Share this episode with anyone parenting adolescents.

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Liz Earle’s healthy ageing masterplan & how she got back in the dating game

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:00:25 GMT

Lorraine 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’

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Improve your teeth: affordable, effective whiteners, exercises to stop grinding & the right oral routine

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT

In their weekly bite size 'how to win at midlife' episode Lorraine & Trish find out the best way to protect your teeth as you age and why your oral health needs change over the years. They ask an expert about teeth whiteners, night time teeth grinding, hormones and gum health and why a 'toilet seat white" smile is best avoided! And should you use mouthwash or not? The duo answer all your teeth questions.

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Jodi Picoult on being America’s most banned novelist & why she believes Shakespeare was a fraud

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:22 GMT

Trish & Lorraine talk to Jodi Picoult - one of the most read living authors with 40 million books sold worldwide - about her new novel, in which she suggests it was a woman who wrote most of Shakespeare’s plays. And the 58-year old mum of three and grandma of two reveals why she’s compelled to tackle the most pressing political and social issues of the day, including reproductive rights, school shootings, death row inmates, race relations and gay rights in her groundbreaking novels. She also tells the duo about the best present she’s ever been given and the song that always gets her on the dancefloor. Plus: Must watch TV shows, happy hibernating habits & why air fryers are a teen’s best friend

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Why you need a 'boo basket' now & 6 irresistible cosy, winter warmer gift ideas

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:57 GMT

Baby, it's cold outside and Lorraine & Trish have found six brilliant, cosy, budget friendly things to buy which will boost your mood on darker days or make great gifts including a unique candle scent, luxe recycled slippers and vintage designer scarves. The duo also discuss their Scottish holidays and Trish's layering addiction.

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Confused about menopause & HRT? Dr Juliet Balfour answers all your questions

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:00:13 GMT

Lorraine 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.

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Reboot your pelvic floor with these surprising but easy tips

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:05:51 GMT

Trish & Lorraine put the 'sniff, flop, drop' technique to the test in thier guide to improving your pelvic floor in midlife: a time when a decline in pelvic health may cause upsetting and painful symptoms. They find out how pelvic physiotherapy works and dispel some of the myths Gen X women may believe when it comes to maintaining a strong pelvic floor.

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Careers special: second act adventures - how to make the shift & change your life

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:00:30 GMT

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Leicester Square Theatre, Trish, Lorraine and their special guests share inspiring stories and practical advice about the life-changing moments that can pivot you to new adventures and career success. Helping you to reignite your passion for what you do, turn a side hustle into a business, retrain in something new or just chuck it all in and escape on your dream escapade are adventure activist Jessica Hepburn, business leader Karen Blackett OBE and careers expert Sarah Ellis, co-author of Squiggly Careers. Discover their tips on decision making, networking & skillset assessing, to writing a winning CV & measuring your success milestones.

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How hormones affect sleep & what you can do about it

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:55 GMT

Trish & Lorraine talk through all the practical sleep advice experts have given them and explain what works when your hormones go haywire in midlife. They tackle sleep restriction, sleep drive, journaling to aid sleep and what to do when you wake up regularly at 3am. Plus the one eye mask that really cuts out the light and a Nap test to find out exactly how much more sleep you need.

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How to lead a more rebellious life: lessons in taking risks from explorer Robyn Davidson

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:27:16 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet the legendary Australian writer and explorer Robyn Davidson, whose international best seller Tracks recounted her 1700 mile solo walk across the outback with just her dog and four camels for company, and was also made into a Hollywood film. Now at 74, in a beautiful and moving conversation, she looks back on her unconventional life, from passionate and heartbreaking love affairs and choosing not to have children, to her mother’s suicide and building a life and identity from ‘scraps’. Plus where and how to travel solo as a woman. Plus: Rant incoming - what we really thought about that Panorama HRT documentary.

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Never say 'I've got nothing to wear" again & love everything in your wardrobe

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:10 GMT

Trish and Lorraine show you how to find a positive mindset around getting dressed and discover what's really going on emotionally when we suddenly hate everything in our closet. They share practical tips from a style expert and discover how 'wardrobe dysmorphia" may be ruining your love of fashion. Plus the duo reveal the 6 most loved pieces they have kept from their days editing glossy magazines.

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Are you drinking too much in midlife? Amanda Lamb says she was, we find out why

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 04:00:39 GMT

Lorraine & Trish meet TV presenter Amanda Lamb to discuss midlife drinking and find out why booze affects us so much more as we age. The duo catch up with Amanda six months after she posted a video about how her wine drinking was wrecking her life, which went viral hitting over 1 million views. Find out what Amanda did next to take control of her drinking and the strategies she used to reset her relationship with alcohol. Plus: A cat called Bingo; & Lorraine’s flask obsession takes an unexpected turn

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Sex, love, desire, mystery & family dynamics: 8 books to read this autumn

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:34 GMT

Looking 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.

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Patricia Cornwell: from foster care to crime thriller queen

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:00:20 GMT

Trish and Lorraine take you inside the remarkable world of crime writer extraordinaire Patricia Cornwell - from her challenging upbringing and complex relationship with her mother, through depression and an eating disorder, into the world of morgues, serial killers & the FBI. Discover what lies behind the 68-year old’s success and joie de vivre, what she thinks about Nicole Kidman playing Dr Kay Scarpetta and why trusting your gut could just save your life. Plus: Teens behaving beautifully - the moments that make you realise you’ve made a great human being

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9 Game changing household gadgets you didn't know you needed

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:57 GMT

With 30 years of lifestyle journalism behind them and 6 children between them Lorraine & Trish identify the 9 household gadgets that have changed their domestic and family life. One of them costs under £2, another will give you the freshest breath ever and one is the best hair gadget ever invented.

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Prof Tim Spector: what no one tells you about protein, exercise, weight loss & menopause

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:00:08 GMT

Trish & Lorraine welcome back the gut health guru, Professor Tim Spector for some surprising new health updates. The duo are astounded by the results of his latest research into diet and menopause, the truth about the protein myth we have all bought into, the nutrient likely to be missing from your diet and what really helps to lose weight (clue: it isn’t exercise).

Plus: the little rituals that can brighten your day & where did Margo the cat disappear to?

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How to end a dying friendship, get the truth from your older kids & stop the family stealing your stuff

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:50 GMT

Lorraine & Trish solve three listeners' life dilemmas: how to break-up with a friend you no longer want to see, how to help your older off-spring be more honest with you, how to be honest with yourself and what to do when those pesky family members steal your stuff at home (clue there is a phrase you can use!) Plus: the duo chit chat about TrIsh's manic Christmas planning and Lorraine's half term scheme to fool her teens into getting out and about in the fresh air.

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Stop people pleasing, avoid burnout & cope better with midlife stress

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:00:36 GMT

Lorraine 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 pleaser this episode is for you. Plus: Quick tips for a daily mood boost; brain fog bloopers & a vibrator to be proud of…

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The 7 questions to ask if you're having a relationship wobble

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:15 GMT

Has your marriage or long term relationship hit a lonely wall of sadness and disconnection? If so Trish & Lorraine are here for you with their new bite size midweek episode of life advice. Today the duo find out why midlife is a relationship danger zone and get advice from Chie Nakano, a life coach at Compassion Centred Coaching, on how to resolve conflict before thinking about Googling ‘divorce’.

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Hit your fitness & weight goals by getting out of your comfort zone today

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 03:29:50 GMT

Trish & Lorraine meet Kate Whale, founder of the stars’ favourite wellness retreat, The Body Camp, who shares a decade of experience helping women make personal mind and body breakthroughs. Discover what to do when you hit a wall, just can’t get started or need a mindset shift to get out of your comfort zone as well as what it means to take ‘Massive Action’. And Lorraine explains how a 56-year old mum of four can get fit enough for an epic 15k sea swim.

Plus: Are these the hottest jeans to buy now?

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Autumn blues? We've got an easy, stress-free plan for you

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:16 GMT

In the first of their new midweek episodes, Trish and Lorraine share bitesize, expert advice on how to cope with September back-to-school and back-to-work overwhelm as well as empty nest grief. Discover the one easy trick that can transform your day-to-day happiness as well as the phrase every midlife woman should ban. Plus: get the lowdown on the pair's weekly shenanigans involving flasks and garden centres.

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Strictly's Janette Manrara on marriage, parenting & finding confidence in her 40s

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:55:28 GMT

Lorraine 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…

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Newsflash midlifers! We're back with TWO new episodes a week

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:03 GMT

It's season 13 and Lorraine and Trish are back on Sunday 8th September with the big midlife interview but they've also added a short extra weekly episode to give you life advice, tips and resources from the experts. Here’s a little sneak peek at what they have in store.

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Fay Ripley’s life lessons: from Cold Feet to cooking, a happy home life & HRT

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 04:30:33 GMT

It’s laughs a go-go in the season finale as Trish and Lorraine meet actor Fay Ripley who tells her tales from behind the scenes of a brilliant career: from playing a prostitute with Kenneth Branagh, to 25 years as Jenny Gifford in Cold Feet. She also shares her fears about empty nest syndrome and the dinner party an A-List star nearly ruined. Plus: Season 12’s best bits - the really useful advice that could change your life; & is this American rock legend our ultimate celebrity name drop?

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Tana Ramsay on marriage, family life & becoming a new mum at 49

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 04:00:02 GMT

Lorraine 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 on holiday together

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Louise Boyce on mental health overload, menopause & parenting wins

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:00:13 GMT

The 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’

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Killing Kittens’ Emma Sayle on midlife sexual adventures

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet Emma Sayle, the entrepreneur and married mum of three who is on a mission to sexually empower women by making their sexual desires, fantasies and curiosities a reality with her Killing Kittens online club and real life parties. She reveals what she’s learned in her twenty years in business, from how to communicate desire in a long-term relationship, to body confidence, ramping up sexual energy and the question every woman should ask herself. Plus: Holiday chit chat & expert advice on the best places to travel for every budget - and to suit everyone from singletons to teens & multi-generational families

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Life advice on coping with baby loss, working mum guilt & grief

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Award winning thriller writer Clare Mackintosh tells Trish & Lorraine why she decided to write about the loss of her baby boy Alex, a twin, and shares what she has learnt about grief, including exactly what to say to someone who has been bereaved. In a moving, uplifting and advice-filled chat the mum of three, aged 47, also talks about why she walked away from her career as a high ranking police officer when her children were little. Plus: why do we feel invisible after 40, six lovely things to do & buy this summer and Lorraine turns sleuth to return two lost passports.

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Rev Kate Bottley on refusing to be weighed, finding love & her joy mantra

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 04:10:52 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet Gogglebox's Reverend Kate Bottley for some invaluable life lessons on finding easy joy every day. The 49-year-old mum of two reveals what she's learnt about love and relationships in her career and domestic life, why an 'OK' marriage is good, how she's tackled her body confidence demons and why we should all do a 'love audit' to bring happiness back in the sad times. Plus: It’s Book Club! New reads for summer as well as old favourites - and are these the funniest books you'll ever buy?

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Dr Meg Jay on living with uncertainty & beating social anxiety

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:03:38 GMT

Lorraine 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 recipes for summer; & knicker drawers, airing cupboards, washing machines - why every woman needs a secret household hiding place!

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Midlife make-up masterclass & Richard Hammond on men's mental health

Sun, 26 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine have had a very busy week: they spent an afternoon with celebrity makeup artist Cher Webb to find out how to create a fresh, new makeup look and share the surprising and helpful things they learned. Then they met infamous petrolhead Richard Hammond and his Gen Z daughter, Izzy, to talk about generational views on father & daughter relationships, toxic masculinity and why it really matters to talk about mental health. Plus: Your summer culture club: films, theatre & TV shows to watch now; & whatever happened to ‘flicking the Vs’ in Nostalgia Noodle?

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Deborah Meaden on how to make the most of your money & learning from mistakes

Sun, 19 May 2024 08:26:59 GMT

Lorraine 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 partner

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Daily tips to boost mental health and get more energy in the morning

Sun, 12 May 2024 04:00:44 GMT

Trish and Lorraine talk to Dr Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind, about developing a daily routine to help protect your mental health and how you can spot the signs of mental distress and develop coping mechanisms. She also explains where to get the right support as well as how to help a partner, child or friend. And Sarah, 49, tells her personal story of breaking the CEO stereotype (clue: blue hair, tattoos, piercings) and her diagnosis of ADHD aged 40. Plus: favourite mood and morning energy boosters from nutritionists; Trish’s surprising everyday wins & Lorraine’s cosmic calamities

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Burnout, stress, overwhelm: Mo Gawdat's new tips on how to be unstressable

Sun, 05 May 2024 08:24:00 GMT

Lorraine 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 Wombles

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Your midlife skincare questions answered by dermatologist Dr Malvina Cunningham

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Join Trish and Lorraine, ambassadors for And Begin midlife skincare, in this bonus episode as they take a deep dive into how our skin changes as we age and the product ingredients we need to keep it looking and feeling healthy. The duo interview consultant dermatologist for And Begin Dr Malvina Cunnigham, who works in the private sector and for the NHS, about menopausal skin and also find out how your skincare routine needs to change after 40. Plus what is Lorraine's new tattoo really going to say? And you can get you first order from And Begin for just £4.99 by using the promo code PFMPOD here.

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Joely Richardson: how I found a wonderful sense of freedom in my fifties

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:00:22 GMT

Trish & Lorraine meet the fabulous Joely Richardson to go behind the scenes on her latest role as Lady Eularia Moggerhanger in Renegade Nell and why she’s having the time of her life playing maverick midlife women. She also reveals how friendships carry her through and why she documents life with her mum Vanessa. Plus: Season 11 best bits & A Race Across The World inspired Nostalgia Noodle

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The RSC’s Tamara Harvey on her work/family blend; plus, how to soothe your nervous system

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:00:42 GMT

Lorraine 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 teenage Saturday jobs - 80s style

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Lessons in love, loss and good journaling with Cathy Rentzenbrink

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 05:00:26 GMT

Live from the Postcards from Midlife retreat in Cornwall, Trish and Lorraine talk to the best-selling memoirist, writing tutor and literary festival president Cathy Rentzenbrink who shares what she’s learned about healing after personal tragedy and how to get started with writing - journaling, short stories, family memoirs or novels - and the process that will make you stick at it. Plus: Cornish shenanigans, tales from midlife women and a step back in time to the school register

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Jools Oliver: the honest truth about family life & plans for her second act

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 05:00:08 GMT

Lorraine 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 Noodle

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Beauty special: an expert’s guide to midlife skin & makeup

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:12 GMT

Brought to you by Olay: Trish and Lorraine call on the services of renowned beauty journalist Eve Cameron, group beauty director of Red and Good Housekeeping magazines, to share her decades of wisdom on getting the right beauty routine for your midlife skin, and how to feel and look better if you’re being derailed by menopause.

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A surprising midlife dating story with best-selling author Christie Watson

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 05:00:53 GMT

Trish and Lorraine catch up with the former frontline nurse turned novelist and ethics professor to share her story of falling in love with someone she least expected, and how together they created their blended family. We also go behind the scenes in the NHS to find out what inspired her new medical thriller Moral Injuries, and what she’s learned about transitioning from the big job of your life to a new unknown career. Plus: Lorraine tests self-hypnosis - could it help you manage anxiety in midlife? And surviving those French exchange trip in the 1980s

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Midlife adventures & life-changing challenges with the Antarctic Fire Angels

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:12:12 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet history-making fire fighters Rebecca Openshaw Rowe and Georgina Gilbert, better known as the Antarctic Fire Angels, to find out how, what and why they took on the challenge of skiing to the South Pole and became great friends in the process. Discover how you can develop an endurance mindset, reach peak fitness in midlife and even cope with a hot flush in polar conditions as well as the joy of a strong inner monologue during tough times. Plus: Quiz time! Find out which of the 4 main personality types you are to help you understand your priorities for your second act; & your hosts’ verdicts on One Day

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Extraordinary lives: Nisha Katona - from barrister to restaurant empire

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:00:38 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet Mowgli Street Food founder Nisha Katona, the woman shaking up the world of hospitality thanks to both her innovative cooking and maternal management model. She shares her remarkable life story of becoming a barrister after failing A-Levels, then giving up a stellar career in midlife to follow her dream of opening an Indian restaurant. Discover her tips on what it really takes to succeed in business and how you can rustle up a divine dinner with whatever’s left in the back of the fridge. Plus: Melissa Hemsely’s meal planning quick fixes & why Trish has bought a pair of gaiters!

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UTIs, periods, HRT: what Dr Nighat Arif wants every woman to know

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:00:47 GMT

Lorraine 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!)

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Novelist Jennie Godfrey on her dramatic career reinvention & Yorkshire Ripper connection

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 06:37:56 GMT

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?

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Dr Michael Mosley: solve your sleep problems and lose weight

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 07:31:59 GMT

Lorraine 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!

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Motivate yourself to stay fit, get strong & rest well with performance coach Adrienne Adhami

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 05:00:02 GMT

How do you motivate yourself to get fitter and healthier in midlife when the daily to-do list puts everyone else's priorities above yours? You turn to one of the best wellness coaches in the business and ask for guidance. Meet Adrienne Adhami, we promise she will bring the energy back into your mind and body. Adrienne shares her tips on weight training and running as well as the vital importance of rest. PLUS: career advice from an expert if you're struggling with a female boss you don't get on with and a nostalgic trip back to the books we loved in our twenties.

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Rebuild your life after the end of relationship with Mother Pukka Anna Whitehouse

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:00:36 GMT

Trish and Lorraine are back with an advice-filled new season full of midlife inspiration and their unique brand of ‘knowledgeable nit-wittery’. This week they tackle divorce and how to do it successfully with author, broadcaster and parenting campaigner Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka. Anna explains how she knew her marriage was over, the steps she took to have the best divorce she could for her daughters, the unique theory of 'nesting' for separated parents and her plans for what happens next. Plus: Culture Club - brilliant things to see/watch/do in 2024; snowy bin wins & a nostalgic ‘ping’ (you have to listen now just to find out what that is, right?)

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Christmas hacks & budget gift ideas with Holly Tucker

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 05:00:41 GMT

Forget 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!

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Beat anxiety, boost confidence, feel happier with Dr Emma Hepburn

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:00:25 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet The Psychology Mum, aka Dr Emma Hepburn, an award-winning clinical psychologist whose llustrated books on happiness and emotional wellbeing are the perfect toolkits for navigating modern life for both adults and children. Find out how to get off the ‘rumination wheel’, peel away layers of guilt or shame and discover why happiness is to be found where we least expect it. Plus: Our best bits of 2023; a wild swim in Scotland & the joy of a midlife vest collection!

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Tamzin Outhwaite: how trauma healing changed her life & your feel-good stories

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:00:52 GMT

The actor returns to the Postcards From Midlife hot seat to tell Lorraine and Trish about her year of self discovery and emotional healing, and the awakening that prompted her to set up a non-profit organisation offering free wellbeing retreats and experiences for women who are really struggling. Plus: What to do if your career is getting you down; feel-good stories to remind us how wonderful the world can be and a close encounter with a ferret!

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Food, herbs & recipes to lose weight, sleep better & boost mood with Dr Rupy Aujla

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:37:34 GMT

Lorraine & Trish meet Dr Rupy Aujla GP, food writer and Instagram star to ask those all important foodie questions, from what to cook that’s healthy but tastes super delicious; how to get kids to eat well; where does that midlife muffin top come from, why is it so hard to shift & how to actually be rid of it once and for all. Plus: A new way to find fashion that flatters; giving up booze (or not) & Margo the podcat’s near miss

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How to be tech savvy, not tech scared with the BBC's Zoe Kleinman

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 05:00:01 GMT

Trish and Lorraine overcome their fear (& hopelessness) of using tech with the BBC’s first ever technology correspondent Zoe Kleinman. A mother of three, Zoe tells us what we really need to know about AI, how it’s likely to change the world of work for our kids, how to keep them both safe and engaged with the latest innovations as well as her own tech go-tos as a midlife woman. Plus: Gorgeous & yummy things to get cosy with this autumn & listeners' feel good tips for domestic vexations.

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Nina Stibbe: what I learned when I ran away from home & took a year-long marriage break

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 05:00:04 GMT

Trish & Lorraine find out what international best seller Nina Stibbe, author of the much-loved memoir Love, Nina, discovered about life, relationships - and herself - when she took a break from her long marriage in Cornwall to spend a year living alone in London. Expect hilarious tales from her new diary, Went to London, Took the Dog, with midlife antics aplenty from menopausal, pelvic-floor calamities to the art of loving flawed friends and creating a new social life in the city of your youth. Plus: What happened when Trish learnt the Wim Hoff method & took an ice bath for the first time; immune system boosting tricks for winter & it’s back to the 90s in the Nostalgia Noodle time machine…

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India Knight’s ageless skin & makeup secrets & best beauty buys

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:00:26 GMT

Lorraine and Trish are joined by one of the most trusted voices in beauty, Sunday Times columnist India Knight, to talk about our relationship with our looks, finding the best version of ourselves as we age, and the answer to beauty niggles like thinning lips and crepey necks (lovely!). She also reveals what happened when she tried botox and fillers and why she’s recently decided to give up alcohol for good. Plus: strength training - why every midlife woman needs to do this now (& how to get started); & a nostalgic reminiscence about our favourite ‘plonker’

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Bonus episode: International Day of the Girl Special

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:15 GMT

For this special episode to celebrate the International Day of the Girl on 11th October, Trish and Lorraine team up with the charity Plan International for their Girl’s Takeover campaign to let a young, aspiring journalist get in the hot seat and ask them the questions. From their proudest career moments and biggest leadership challenges to starting all over again after redundancy in midlife, they share their best learnings and advice for young women trying to get into the media.

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Midlife sex: how to reignite the spark & upgrade your lovelife

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 03:20:31 GMT

Lorraine and Trish get frank with sex educator, intimacy coach and erotic expert Ruth Ramsay to find out what her midlife clients are telling her about their sexual desires and experiences - with advice on how to talk to your partner about sex, get the lust back in long term relationships, handling a low libido, the best sex toys to try and exploring fantasies. Plus, why it’s never too late to have your first orgasm. Also in this episode: and advice filled guide on how to beat midlife loneliness, the joy of vests & the return of bin wins

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Carol Vorderman: my style, my body, my men and my family

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 04:00:33 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet the Countdown legend and powerhouse campaigner who’s intelligence, wit, energy and fearlessness could just be the ultimate midlife blueprint. The maths genius and host of Perfect 10 quiz podcast reveals how she lives her life in chapters, has both independence and intimacy in relationships, is tackling corruption in British politics and why we should all learn to train and love our brains. Plus: Autumn culture round up: the best films, TV shows, radios & podcasts; and your midlife escapades, from a steamy Greek romance to a hiking adventure

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Trinny Woodall on how to fear less, dress better & have more energy

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 05:05:16 GMT

Trish & Lorraine meet the beauty CEO to discover what drives her trademark energy, self belief and business know-how. From surviving major knock backs to transforming the way millions of women enjoy fashion and beauty, she reveals the personal daily routines and rituals that drive her success and optimism (& why looking like a coat hanger is her number one style secret!). Plus: How to support & parent a teenager who says they’re trans; are you ready for the 80s pixie boots revival?!

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Davina McCall on what no one tells you about midlife dating

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:46:10 GMT

Relationship Special! Recorded in person, Lorraine and Trish catch up with Davina McCall (aka the patron saint of menopausal women…) on how she turned a midlife dating show idea into reality; the surprising things she’s learned about finding love and romance in her fifties as well as how to dress and where to go for a great first date. She also shares her advice on getting out of a style rut and her personal nutrition tips for anyone wanting to lose weight in midlife. Plus: your hosts turn agony aunts once again to offer thoughtful advice for those annoying long-term relationship grumbles.

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Sarah Beeny on beating cancer, raising sons & making a home easier to live in

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:00:19 GMT

Trish and Lorraine are back for a brand new season, with a stellar lineup of guests, expert advice for making the most of your midlife and as always the funniest brain fog bloopers and nostalgia noodles. Catch up on their summer shenanigans, as well as the useful stuff they’ve learned about life - and themselves - that they’re going to be channeling into autumn. Kicking off proceedings is TV presenter Sarah Beeny who shares her inspiring life lessons from parenting to property know-how, as well as how she’s getting her life back on track after breast cancer.

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Family special: getting teens ready for university & coping with an empty nest

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:23:45 GMT

(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 days in the 80s and Trish’s enormous quiff!

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Bitesize life advice on midlife diets, family dilemmas, dating, HRT & gut health

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:21:52 GMT

In these highlights from Trish & Lorraine’s interviews on stage at Postcards from Midlife Live, they talk to actress Patsy Kensit, therapist Julia Samuel, gut guru Professor Tim Spector and menopause expert Dr Louise Newson, and discover how to eat well in midlife, resolve family conflict, find out if HRT and testosterone are right for you and how to get back in the dating and relationships saddle.

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Beat sugar cravings, lose weight & boost energy with the Glucose Goddess

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:00:04 GMT

For the Series 9 finale, Trish & Lorraine meet Jessie Inchaupsé aka The Glucose Goddess, to discover how balancing your glucose levels will enhance every single part of your health, from sleep, energy, cravings and mood, to letting your hormones do their thing. And there are only four simple diet and lifestyle changes to do it - simple. Buy her book The Glucose Goddess Method here

Plus: showing our daughters how to stand up to sexism; brain fog bloopers & the mullet strikes back

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How to dress well for your midlife size & shape

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:38:55 GMT

Lorraine & Trish meet YouTube sensation and queen of body shape dressing, Melissa Murrell, to answer all your fashion dilemmas. Learn the personal stylist’s secrets for balancing proportions, creating a chic silhouette, adapting your style if your body shape changes (midlife muffin top anyone?) and her go-to High Street brands for jeans and special occasions. Plus: Why Trish has gone crazy for seaweed & what happened when Lorraine went to see Take That.

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Midlife super witch Tree Carr on the power of tarot, dream reading & rituals

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:09:32 GMT

High priestess witch Tree Carr joins Trish and Lorraine to read their personal tarot with surprise results and teaches them how to harness their midlife powers and make best use of their intuition every day. Tree also shares her extraordinary life story and explains how to interpret dreams, cast a menopause spell and how her work as a death doula has changed the way she lives her life. Plus: Sweet treats in Nostalgia Noodle & Margo the podcat’s secret powers. If you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review us subscribe, or simply spread the word!

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The ultimate midlife MOT: 8 things every woman needs to know about her health

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:27 GMT

Brought 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.

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Heal heartbreak, banish rage & find your true voice with Donna Lancaster

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:00:44 GMT

Coach and therapist Donna Lancaster joins Trish & Lorraine to explain how to cure yourself of shame, rage and limiting beliefs in midlife. She tells the duo exactly how to shed the behaviours holding you back, how to let go of the people and objects that no longer serve you as well as heal emotional wounds from the past so you can live a lighter, authentic future. Plus: from whiffy armpits to scaly scalps, your embarrassing health questions answered by a midlife GP.

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Novelist Katherine Heiny on marrying a spy, perimenopause & empty nest blues

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:00:59 GMT

Book 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 here

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How to get what you want & need in midlife: a masterclass in growing your confidence

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:54:29 GMT

Therapist Maxine Mei-Fung Chung talks Trish and Lorraine through ways of boosting your midlife confidence and learning how to deal with difficult emotions and feelings. The author of What Women Want: Conversations on Desire, Power, Love and Growth also shares her personal midlife story as a single mum of one son grappling with an empty nest. PLUS Insider travel tips for new adventures from our podcast partner Sawdays Travel. Check out our dedicated midlife travel hub here

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Sex & finding new love in midlife with Anna Richardson

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:26:04 GMT

Recorded 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.

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A cure for burn out, stress & overwhelm with Katherine May

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:57:25 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet author Katherine May to talk about coping with the never-ending day-to-day hustle of midlife, her strategies to recover from burn out, and the wonder of discovering who we really are and how we want to be in this world. She also opens up about her autism diagnosis and gives unique insights and advice for parenting neuro-diverse children. Plus: Fashion & home buys for a joyful summer & a close encounter with a Muppet!

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Ruby Wax: ‘My mental car crash & fearless recovery’

Mon, 29 May 2023 09:35:48 GMT

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.

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Midlife Book Exclusive: My Perimenopause Unravelling, As Read From Her New Book By Lorraine

Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:59 GMT

We 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.

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Choosing to be childfree & midlife reinventions with designer Amanda Wakeley

Mon, 22 May 2023 04:01:02 GMT

Trish and Lorraine catch up with celebrity fashion designer Amanda Wakeley who reveals how she is bouncing back from the most stressful years of her life, which saw the closure of her business and the loss of her brother, and why she is now able to take stock of her achievements and look forward to her second act adventures. Plus: everything you need to know about testosterone; summer treats guide & dialling up a Nostalgia Noodle

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Career transitions: how to reboot yours in midlife

Mon, 15 May 2023 04:48:39 GMT

Lorraine 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.

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Extraordinary lives: Andi Oliver on food, friends & finding midlife success

Mon, 08 May 2023 06:22:54 GMT

We’re back! To kick off Season Nine, chef, presenter, writer and musician Andi Oliver joins Trish and Lorraine to talk about her remarkable life story, from teenage punk to parent at 20, as well as the family tragedy that turned her love of food into a devastating eating disorder. She also shares her cooking advice and how she survived parenting the tricky teenage years to develop a special bond with her daughter Miquita. Plus: the foodie hacks & home trends getting Lorraine & Trish excited to be in the kitchen & a worrying encounter with body paint

Please note this episode contains very strong language

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Sort out your life & your home with TV expert Dilly Carter

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:28:34 GMT

Lorraine 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 pas

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Midlife sexuality explored & brilliant fashion buys for spring

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:27:38 GMT

Trish & Lorraine talk to actress, charity founder and author of The Happy Vagina, Mika Simmons, about how to love and understand our bodies as they change as well as keeping us up to date about gynaecological health. Plus: The spring fashion buys to instantly update your wardrobe & Margo the podcat’s surprising new skill

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Embracing your sensitivity plus parenting hacks with Lisa Damour

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:01 GMT

Lorraine & Trish meet world renowned clinical psychologist Lisa Damour who shares her expert tips on the best way to raise kids, manage their anxiety and cope in a world of social media and toxic masculinity. Plus, why sensitivity is a super power & the mystery of Lorraine and Luther!

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From bedsit to best-seller: novelist Jane Fallon on her second-act success

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:17:20 GMT

Book club special: Trish and Lorraine meet ‘Queen of the Revenge Comedy’ Jane Fallon who reveals how she ditched a 20-year career in TV to pursue a childhood ambition to write novels in her 40s (and why it’s all thanks to menopause). She also explains the reason she’s never felt overwhelmed by partner Ricky Gervais’s fame, and why she prefers hanging out with her cat Pickle to treading the red carpet.

Plus: The best midlife reading list - discover your hosts' new book tips for spring; who would be Lulu in Starstruck & dialling back to the 80s for a Nostalgia Noodle.

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Claire Sweeney on working with Hollywood heartthrobs & hosting Eurovision

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:54:24 GMT

Actress, singer and West End star Claire Sweeney joins Trish and Lorraine to talk about her stellar career, from working men’s clubs and cruise ships to Brookside and starring roles alongside Don Johnson and Patrick Swayze in hit shows Chicago and Guys & Dolls. She also reveals how she’s dealing with the overwhelm of peri-menopause while single parenting, has learned to take knock backs in her stride and the joy of a good bacon buttie on the bus. Plus: forget ‘go hard or go home’ - why midlife is a time for ‘softening’; and a Nostalgic Trip back to rubbish films from the 80s

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Parenting, people pleasing & the joy of ageing with Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:12 GMT

The 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?

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How to boost your memory & a new way to get more flexible in midlife

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:19 GMT

Mobility coach Petra Fisher explains exactly what's happening to our bodies in midlife and reveals the surprising (and easy) exercises you should focus on to relieve yourself of joint pain, feet problems, pelvic floor issues and injuries. Plus brain fog be gone: we give your mind a makeover too with memory guru Dr Richard Restak who helps us train our brain like a muscle. And Trish and Lorraine chat about strange odours in the kitchen and family games in Nostalgia Noodle.

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How to get your mojo back after menopause with Angie Le Mar

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:00:39 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet ground-breaking entertainer, broadcaster and screenwriter Angie Le Mar, who helped pave the way for Black comedians in the UK. From the school rebel overcoming racism and severe dyslexia to making history with her stand up shows, the critically acclaimed funny woman charts the highlights of a life well lived and shares her advice on overcoming menopausal and midlife challenges. Plus: Trish finally meets her footballing legend crush and the duo turn agony aunt to solve listeners emotional dilemmas.

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Elizabeth Day on failing, family, friendship & love

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:34:30 GMT

Lorraine 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.

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Understanding hormones, weight gain & emotional eating

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:27:51 GMT

Lorraine 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…

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How to have great friendships by the A-listers' favourite therapist

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:50:55 GMT

In our friendship special, Trish and Lorraine meet Janet Reibstein, the relationship therapist Gwyneth Paltrow calls 'life changing' and ask her how we revive midlife friendships, have healthy arguments and set proper boundaries. Plus how to make exciting new friends and nourish the ones you have. We also discuss new research on how to have a long and happy life, the ex-editors share memories of their Ab Fab inspired glossy magazine days.

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Relationship special: from long-term love & dealing with divorce to midlife dating

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:00:57 GMT

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.

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Your Christmas Gift-Guide Special!

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 01:00:46 GMT

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.

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Bonus episode: Busting menopause taboos with Lisa Snowdon

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:00:58 GMT

Brought to you in partnership with Tena: How to get comfortable with the uncomfortable during menopause. Trish and Lorraine meet TV presenter, Masterchef winner and menopause warrior Lisa Snowdon to talk about the lesser known symptoms of peri-menopause - from pelvic floor issues and embarrassing leaks to vaginal dryness - to help every woman get the support she needs. Plus Lisa shares the secrets of her midlife success and finding lasting love in her 40s.

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Listeners’ Stories Special (plus pets behaving badly!)

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 01:00:58 GMT

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

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The surprising midlife health issues every woman needs to know about

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 01:00:12 GMT

Hosts 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.

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Nutrition special: your midlife weight & eating dilemmas solved

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 01:00:44 GMT

Nutritionist 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

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Extraordinary midlife stories: my life as a psychic medium

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:59 GMT

Spooky special! Trish and Lorraine meet world renowned psychic medium June Field, whose clients include A listers, politicians and members of the royal family, to find out if there’s ‘anybody out there’, and how tuning into our intuition and energy fields can enhance midlife.

Plus: the book and course to help find or deepen your spirituality, ghostly pets & a nostalgic noodle about teen seance shenanigans

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Your autumn book club starring Pulitzer-Prize winner Jennifer Egan

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:28 GMT

She’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 Trish who pick their best reads for autumn - from serial killers to comforting kitty cats

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Money makeovers & mastering midlife make up

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:52 GMT

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.

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Extraordinary midlife stories: from care to Lord Mayor

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:02 GMT

Donna 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

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Midlife love & how to age well with Anthea Turner

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:28 GMT

TV 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

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Tummy fat be gone! With YouTube fitness star Lucy Wyndham-Read

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:18 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet Lucy Wyndham-Read who is on a mission to solve weight and body dilemmas for midlife women as well as showing how exercise can relieve peri-menopause symptoms. Lucy also shares her story of living with lasting trauma following the tragic loss of her fiance and how it has shaped her life in a way she never expected.

Plus: Culture club - the films, TV and podcasts to cosy up with this autumn, & a nightclub inspired nostalgia noodle

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Menopause, the Oscars & me: confessions of a Hello! editor

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:01 GMT

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

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Pearl Lowe on resilience and midlife reinvention

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:20 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet Brit Pop rebel turned fashion and interior designer Pearl Lowe. From teen parent and party girl to recovering drug addict, she charts the milestones that have led her to finding a life of joy and tranquility as a mother of four, as well as the secrets to the success of her 27-year relationship with husband, Supergrass drummer Danny Goffey.

Plus: expert advice for creating strong emotional connections with your children, preparing for an empty nest & first encounters with a bottle of Blue Nun in Nostalgia Noodle

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Your midlife health, diet & lifestyle reset

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:09 GMT

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 Lorraine’s teen rebellions.

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How to eat well in midlife with Thomasina Miers

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:05 GMT

In 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)

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Juliet Stevenson: Why I refuse to be invisible in midlife

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:05 GMT

Actor 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 years

EXTRA! Is this the ultimate midlife playlist? Trish & Lorraine turn DJ and pick the best anthems to dance to.

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Make your home happy, healthy & stylish with Michelle Ogundehin

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:06 GMT

Trish and Lorraine find out why our homes are integral to our wellbeing with interiors expert Michelle Ogundehin, who also shares her key styling tips and where to start if you want to give your home an affordable makeover.

Plus: Fashion, beauty and lifestyle buys for a joyful summer & tales of a grown up gap year

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Midlife weight gain, anxiety & diet: Gut guru Tim Spector joins the dots

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:23 GMT

Professor Tim Spector, author of Spoon Fed and The Diet Myth reveals new research which shows how the gut microbiome affects women in perimenopause and menopause. He tells Trish & Lorraine why depression and anxiety may be 'infectious diseases" and how eating the right food will relieve symptoms and help you live longer.

PLUS: Your hosts test The Zoe programme and discover what is really going on with their own gut biomes.

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Refresh and revive your midlife skin: special episode

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:15 GMT

Brought to you in partnership with Balance Me: How to reboot your skincare routine when you hit midlife and get that healthy glow: Trish and Lorraine ask sisters Clare and Rebecca Hopkins, co-founders of the multi-awarding Balance Me, what works and what doesn't when it comes to holistic skin care as we age. We tackle the big skin dilemmas from Rosacea to dryness and find out which products prompt improvements. #AD

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Fern Britton: living her best second act post divorce

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:42 GMT

Trish & Lorraine meet TV presenter extraordinaire Fern Britton who looks back on her remarkable career and some of the shocking hurdles she overcame as a working mother of four; learning to beat imposter syndrome and becoming a best-selling author in her second act. And Fern also reveals how her post-divorce move to Cornwall has recharged her batteries.

Plus: The nine-step plan for emotional healing; will it work for you? Trish tries it out.

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Katy Brand: writing Emma Thompson’s sexiest role yet

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:46 GMT

Lorraine 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

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Patsy Kensit on love, loss & why her 50s could be the best decade yet

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:49 GMT

Trish & Lorraine talk to Gen X poster girl Patsy Kensit about her midlife journey - from dating and career highs to empty nest and the hysterectomy that threw her into sudden menopause.

Plus: The agony aunts are back! Lorraine & Trish get to solving all sorts of midlife dilemmas; & can you guess the Nostalgia Noodle year?

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Your summer book club starring best-selling author Miriam Toews

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:17 GMT

It’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

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Find your best colour & what matriarchs can teach us about menopause

Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:21 GMT

Our favourite TV zoologist Lucy Cooke explodes the evolutionary myths about females and reveals what we can all learn from matriarchal monkeys, frisky lionesses and menopausal whales. Plus colour expert Jules Standish gives Lorraine & Trish a style makeover.

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Sali Hughes on midlife makeup & going grey the stylish way

Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:19 GMT

Author, journalist and beauty expert Sali Hughes shares her best skincare and make-up advice with Trish and Lorraine, and also talks family estrangement, managing hormonal ups and downs and what made her agree to get married second time round.

Plus: Travel Special: brilliant summer breaks & travel dilemmas sorted - in partnership with Sawdays

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Sex, body positivity, & dating younger men

Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:05 GMT

Lorraine 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

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Your midlife brain explained: how to keep mind & body healthy

Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:07 GMT

Trish and Lorraine kick off Season 6 with Kate Muir, investigative journalist and TV producer who talks about the incredible impact of her menopause documentaries with Davina McCall, why HRT should include testosterone and her own story of how she rebuilt her life and found love again following a menopause-induced crisis.

Plus:

NEW! Your midlife milestones & magic moments; summer culture club &

laughs aplenty in the new Nostalgia Noodle quiz

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Better sex special: intimacy, desire & orgasms

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:41 GMT

Please note: this episode contains explicit sexual references

In this Season Six finale, Trish & Lorraine discuss the results of their Midlife Sex Survey and reveal what women really want between the sheets in their forties, fifties, and beyond. They also share expert advice on reviving your libido in peri-menopause and menopause, discovering how to tune into your feminine sexual energy, and communicating turn-ons (and offs) with a partner.

Plus: special guest Anna Richards explains why she became an erotic filmmaker in her forties and the art of portraying female pleasure,

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Rediscover your confidence & how to buy the best fitting jeans

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:21 GMT

Trish and Lorraine speak to denim expert Donna Ida Thornton about how to find the perfect pair of jeans, especially when midlife has hijacked your body or your confidence. She also shares her remarkable story of business success, how it feels to be wife number three and the decision not to have children.

Plus: Lost your driving mojo or nerves holding you back from doing what you love? Mind makeovers to boost your day to day confidence.

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Reset, refresh, retreat: find your perfect escape

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 01:00:58 GMT

Trish and Lorraine escape to the country on a wellness retreat and discover things about themselves (and each other) they never knew. They also talk to travel expert Caroline Sylge about how you find the perfect, life-changing retreat. And they discuss first-time motherhood in your 40s and the power of silence.

Plus: fashion fit for royalty and a trip back to the 80s for a nostalgia noodle

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Midlife Career special starring London Mayor Sadiq Khan

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 01:00:32 GMT

Lorraine & Trish quiz Mayor Sadiq Khan on his new menopause in the workplace policy and ask him if male managers and bosses can do more to support working women in midlife. They get a glimpse into life in the Khan household and find out why date night is a must for Sadiq, 51, and his wife.

PLUS: Career confidence strategies from expert coaches to help you make the most of your work life and empower you to embrace new adventures or find a midlife side hustle.

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Tanya Shadrick on how to stop sleepwalking through life

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:00:34 GMT

Lorraine 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 couldn't get enough of in our teenage years

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Kacey Ainsworth: talks careers, family & midlife positivity

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 02:00:30 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet actor extraordinaire Kacey Ainsworth to discuss domestic violence, portraying realistic midlife women on screen and parenting a child with Aspergers. Plus, why she’s gone platinum blond in her 50s and being a paparazzi decoy for Gwyneth Paltrow.

Also in this episode: celebrating - not shaming - midlife bodies; our TV obsession Yellowjackets & a Nostalgia Noodle hangover

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Claudia Winkleman: on turning 50 & imposter syndrome

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 02:00:46 GMT

Lorraine 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

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Life lessons from hair guru Charlotte Mensah

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 07:00:44 GMT

Known as the queen of black hairdressing, Charlotte Mensah shares her remarkable life story with Trish and Lorraine. From losing her mother and living in a hostel at 17 to dining with Oprah and being inducted into the hairdressing hall of fame, she shares her life lessons as well as her tips for keeping curly and textured hair healthy in midlife.

Plus: Best beauty buys for spring, the joy of unexpected friendships, and a sticky Nostalgia Noodle

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Walk your way to fitness & better posture with Joanna Hall

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 07:00:15 GMT

Lorraine 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 won’t be getting a Valentine’s card

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Liz Earle: Nutrition know-how & diet advice from the wellbeing guru

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 13:45:59 GMT

Move 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 noodle

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 conditions discussed in this episode

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Freya North: midlife dating with the queen of romance

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 07:00:26 GMT

Lorraine 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 conditions discussed in this episode

Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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How to have a midlife reinvention with Ruby Wax

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 07:00:19 GMT

Trish & Lorraine kick off Season 5 with the help of the one and only Ruby Wax - TV legend turned cognitive therapist and mental health campaigner. Discover how she went from midlife career rejection and a breakdown to best-selling author and OBE recipient, taking charge of her mental wellbeing along the way. And you can join in our exclusive mindfulness session too!

Plus: easy positive psychology and other ways to make a happy start in 2022; a trip down memory lane featuring a terrifying cat and the Three Degrees

Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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Beat the Christmas frazzle with Fi Glover & Jane Garvey

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMT

In 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.com

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Anxiety & living a messy life with Succession writer Georgia Pritchett

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet Georgia Pritchett, the Emmy-winning, British writer who has worked on some of their favourite TV shows including Succession, Veep and The Shrink Next Door. She talks about her brilliant new memoir, working with comedy heroes, living with crippling anxiety and slaying sexism one joke at a time.

Plus: a round up of Season 4 highlights and most useful bits; undrinkable coffee and the forgotten joy of David Ginola

Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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Fashion: Reinvent your midlife look with stylist Erica Davies

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Instagram 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.com

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Get a positive midlife mindset with Martine Wright

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine meet the disabled Paralympian and motivational speaker, Martine Wright MBE, who lost both her legs in the 7/7 terrorist bombing on the London Underground. On the eve of her 50th birthday, Martine reveals the positive mindset and coping strategies that helped her not only survive this near-death experience in 2005 but also helped her to thrive and create a remarkable life she feels she was destined to live. And she talks us through her midlife journey and how HRT has helped her day-to-day life.

Plus: getting into the groove with some midlife dance moves; the seven types of rest we all need, and a nostalgic look at teenage bedtime routines

Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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Nell McAndrew on finding your fitness mojo

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Model and TV presenter Nell McAndrew tells Trish & Lorraine about her running and fitness strategies, how to get motivated when you don’t have the time or energy and the secrets of ‘exercise snacking’.

Plus: Generation resignation: giving up the day job for a more fulfilling side hustle; getting nostalgic about the Green Cross code man and celebrity spotting Adam Ant

Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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Kathy Lette on sex & love after divorce

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Best-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.com

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Bonus Episode: Join the Menopause Revolution!

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Recorded in front of a live audience, Trish and Lorraine host a panel discussion during Menopause Awareness Month with Carolyn Harris MP, women’s health specialist Dr Shahzadi Harper and co-founder and CEO of Cult Beauty, Alexia Inge. Up for discussion: how workplaces can do more to support menopausal women, the power of creating midlife communities and the landmark Parliamentary Bill set to make HRT free for all women in the UK.

Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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The feelgood episode! Shopping, cocktails & wild swimming

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Lorraine & Trish take a trip! Oxfordshire beckons for your hosts as they head off into the countryside for a weekend getaway together (minus Margo the cat, husbands and teens). The duo reboot their style with a personal shopper, get stuck into a Martini or two and Trish tries out a freezing swim in a lake for the very first time.

Listen in for: fashion & shopping tips, style tricks, witty friendship memories and a guide to wild swimming for the first time with your midlife mates

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Bonus Episode: Midlife make-up bag makeover

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Brought to you in partnership with Clarins

Recorded live at the Clarins Virtual Beauty Festival, Trish & Lorraine get a glam makeover from editorial make-up artist Julia Wren and talk about the best beauty moments from their careers in glossy magazines

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How to live a longer, happier and healthier life with Dame Lesley Regan

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT

To 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 find out what your mind is really telling you and Trish raps a nostalgia noodle

Get in touch: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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Botox, lasers, fillers, collagen: the midlife tweakments guide

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT

One 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 shop

Plus: Horoscopes - should you believe or not & are they a comforting catalyst for change? Also your hosts have nostalgic recollections of being a Brownie in a bobble hat and run ins with Brown Owl.

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TV's Dr Zoe Williams on weight gain & easy fitness tips

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT

This 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 catalyst for change? Also,

your hosts have nostalgic recollections of being a Brownie in a bobble hat and run-ins with Brown Owl.

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Arabella Weir on bums, mums & therapy (plus midlife orgasm guide)

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT

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 catastrophe

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Aasmah Mir on life after divorce & balancing work as a single mum.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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Passions, purpose & parenting with Sarah Brown

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT

From 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 dogs vs cats in Nostalgia Noodle

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Help, I’m overwhelmed! Organise your life with business dynamo Anya Hindmarch

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Running a global fashion empire while raising five children hasn’t been easy, but Anya Hindmarch has learnt a lot of really helpful stuff along the way and in this week’s episode she shares her pearls of wisdom with Trish and Lorraine.

Plus: doing our bit for climate change, time out treats and recommendations & a nostalgic trip to the roller disco

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Carolyn Harris MP on leading the menopause revolution

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Lorraine 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 depilate

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Life lessons from the A- list’s go to yoga master

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Self-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 products

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Bonus Episode: Midlife hair crisis special

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Brought to you in partnership with Nioxin

In this special one off episode, Trish and Lorraine speak to trichologist Mark Blake and celebrity stylist Zoe Irwin about the causes and solutions for hair thinning during peri-menopause and how to improve the quality, condition and volume of your locks.

Plus: Lorraine & Trish reveal their hair idols, and look back and laugh at the styles they wish they’d swerved

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Race, gender, identity: a midlife masterclass with Dr Pragya Argawal

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Behavioural 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 flirt

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Midlife multi-tasking with Motherland's Jackie Clune

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 01:00:00 GMT

She's one of the funniest women on stage and screen, meet actor, singer, dancer, novelist, broadcaster and mum of four (including triplets) Jackie Clune. Trish and Lorraine chat to Motherland's hilarious school secretary Mrs Lamb about her globe-trotting career, early menopause and parenting adventures.

PLUS: Summer recipes to soothe the soul and how to write an easy to-do to-do list . And for our nostalgia noodle we ask would you eat a crisp sandwich?

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Diet & nutrition for energy, mood & weight loss

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Nutritionist 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

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A hormone masterclass to reboot your midlife health

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine talk to 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.

Plus: how to manage post-lockdown teens during the summer holidays; mascaras and tinted moisturisers tried and tested and a Next Door inspired noodle

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Reboot & rethink your career with coach Rachel Schofield

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 01:00:00 GMT

From 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 roadshow

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Beating breast cancer & midlife friendship rules with Josie Lloyd

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Chart topping novelist Josie Lloyd tells Trish and Lorraine about the women who motivated and supported her during breast cancer treatment and how the disease has changed her life - in surprising ways she never expected.

Plus: how to get a good night’s sleep when it’s hot, hot, hot; Trish vows to stop self-deprecating and Lorraine reveals a surprising secret.

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Libido, lust & desire: sexual awakenings with writer Lisa Taddeo

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Best-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

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Heartbreak guru Rosie Wilby on breakups & marrying Mrs Right

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Comedian, author and self-styled ‘lesbian Louis Theroux’ Rosie Wilby tells Trish and Lorraine what she’s learned about relationships, sex and break ups - and finally marrying the girl of her dreams at 50.

Plus: Secrets of the glossy magazine editors (from fashion shows, to campaigns and celebrity cover cock ups) & can you take HRT after menopause?

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Beating the peri-menopause blues with Kate Thornton

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 01:00:00 GMT

TV presenter and broadcaster Kate Thornton tells Lorraine & Trish how her overwhelming peri-menopause symptoms nearly floored her during lockdown. The midlife mum reveals how she’s hoping HRT will ‘give her life back’ and how she uses therapy to reset her mindset.

Plus: Does neck Botox work & get a skincare glow up with the best exfoliators. And how to tackle life with teens.

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Elizabeth Hurley has a special message for you

Sun, 30 May 2021 01:00:00 GMT

The 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.

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A therapist's guide to finding midlife joy with Julia Samuel

Sun, 23 May 2021 01:00:00 GMT

From coping with meno rage to getting out of a mindset rut, plus the power of setting family boundaries and saying no, best-selling author and psychotherapist Julia Samuel shares the emotional tools every woman needs in midlife.

Plus: Culture Club - Trish & Lorraine’s round up of the books, films & TV shows to look at now; re-entry fashion - how to reboot your wardrobe and a nostalgic look back at 90s clubbing days

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Self-belief, midlife success & caring with writer Kate Mosse

Sun, 16 May 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine talk to best-selling author and founder of the Women’s Prize for Fiction, Kate Mosse about becoming an overnight success at 45 and her remarkable family life - from marrying her childhood sweetheart to what caring for elderly parents taught her about living well.

Plus: a surprise way to boost your career, midlife mindset resets and micro acts of kindness will make your day more harmonious.

Disclaimer: all advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional medical or expert advice if you think you have any of the conditions or issues discussed in this episode

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The menopause sex scandal with Davina McCall

Sun, 09 May 2021 01:00:00 GMT

In 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 subject

Plus: The brilliant books that help to navigate midlife; Gen X parenting - have we got it right? And a nostalgic homage to Lieutenant Uhura...

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Mary McCartney on motherlove, healthy midlife eating and family ties

Sun, 02 May 2021 01:00:00 GMT

In 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...

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TV's Nicki Chapman on success and second chances

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Broadcaster 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

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Your sexual health with Dr Paula Briggs

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine find out what to do if your sex life has become a peri-menopause casualty. Joined by the sexual and reproductive health expert and menopause specialist, Dr Paula Briggs, they discuss how to revive a lost libido and how to recognise symptoms of sexual health disorders. And they explore treatments for the 80% of women who suffer a degree of vaginal atrophy at this life stage.

Plus: How to drag teens away from the Pot Noodle and get them to eat healthily - without causing a row.

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Hormones, HRT and Periods by Maisie Hill

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Take 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?

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Career motivation with millionaire entrepreneur Michelle Feeney

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 02:00:00 GMT

From Birmingham to New York, self-made businesswoman Michelle Feeney has a life story and career like no other. She talks to Trish and Lorraine about how she set about revolutionising some of the world’s biggest brands. The mum of two also shares her tips on motivating yourself at work and explains how she built her sustainable fragrance brand, Floral Street, from scratch in her fifties.

Plus: what we’ve learned about love and relationships in lockdown; the most important fashion buys for you this spring and do you remember Scream Inn?

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Comic relief special with Emma Freud (& Richard Curtis!)

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 02:00:00 GMT

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 slippers

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Building strength and emotional resilience with Sadie Frost

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Lorraine 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 Brosnan

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The power of positivity everyday with Gaby Roslin

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine talk to the endlessly energetic and upbeat TV presenter Gaby Roslin on how to harness your inner positivity, a skill that has helped her through the ups and downs of life. They also examine how memories play a vital role in our sense of self and wellbeing, and share ideas on how to make special ones, even in lockdown.

Plus… how to create a power hour in your day and some very silly chat about the glory days of Gladiators and a starring role for Margo the cat

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Bonus Episode: Menopause & Peri-menopause - The Facts

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Brought to you in partnership with Avon

In 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

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Emotional eating & weight loss with beauty guru Ateh Jewel

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Lorraine 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...

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From breadline to best-seller: midlife success with Amanda Prowse

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine discuss reaching a midlife career crossroads and talk to best-selling author Amanda Prowse about how at 42, she went from living on the breadline to becoming a multi-millionaire. Amanda also talks candidly and movingly about her son’s suicide attempt and mental health struggles and offers great advice for parents.

Plus: why good gut health can help during menopause and a nostalgia noodle about 80s soap star heartthrobs

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Ageing better with Bobbi Brown's beauty & wellness secrets

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Superstar 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...

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Therapist Philippa Perry solves your midlife dilemmas

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Psychotherapist 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…

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Gabby Logan on menopause, motherhood and men in midlife.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:00:00 GMT

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!

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The truth about ageing with Caroline Hirons

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Lorraine 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.

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Stronger: body boosters & booze limiters

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Lorraine & Trish talk to health and fitness expert Amanda Thebe about how to get stronger and leaner and the impact it can have on our midlife minds and bodies. They also discuss the rise of ‘grey drinking’ and ask should you be reassessing your relationship with alcohol?

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Chinese Medicine & the art of self care

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Lorraine 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)

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It’s the Christmas special!

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 02:00:00 GMT

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…

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Sex & dating after divorce

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Joining 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

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Love, Loss & New Beginnings

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Linda Magistris, former Grange Hill actress and founder of The Good Grief Trust shares her moving and inspirational midlife love story.

Plus: Be your own life coach: easy steps to follow for a happy now and a brighter, more brilliant tomorrow; also how to live in harmony with messy teens and a sporty trip back in time

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Life lessons: from birth to teens, midlife & beyond

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Joining Lorraine & Trish to share her life lessons, is writer, professor and nurse Christie Watson. Her books, The Language of Kindness and The Courage to Care are a fascinating insight into the world of nursing, in which she weaves her own life story and the lessons about humanity that she has learned along the way.

Plus: How to win at midlife - quick nutrition wins; those annoying what’s app groups and heartthrob nostalgia

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Trinny Woodall’s guide to everyday glamour

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Lorraine 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 denim

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Disclaimer: all advice in this podcast is based on your own experiences. Please seek professional medical or expert advice if you think you have any of the conditions or issues discussed in this episode

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We're coming back for series 3

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Lorraine 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…

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Everything you need to know about the menopause (in less than 1 hour)

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 02:00:00 GMT

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 our Facebook Group or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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Caitlin Moran on surviving the midlife meltdown

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 02:00:00 GMT

In 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.

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Good sleep: what it is and how to get it

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Not 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)

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Ageing better not younger: get your midlife glow on

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Trish & Lorraine meet health and beauty coach Karen Cummings-Palmer to find out the lifestyle tweaks and changes for diet, skin and exercise that will have us feeling and looking our most gorgeous in no time.

Plus: at last, the teens go back to school, books we're loving, natural deodorants and why we'll never forget 1996.

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Life changes to make now: TV's Anna Richardson’s happiness reset

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT

TV 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 champion

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Better sex please: how to reboot your libido in midlife

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Physical, 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 parties

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How to survive the perimenopause

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine get the lowdown from specialist Dr Louise Newson on getting the right treatment for you during perimenopause, as well as the other health checks we should all be doing in midlife.

Plus: Why we should be proud of our Gen Z teens, badly behaved pets, DIY tinted eyebrows and a walking plan to beat muffin top.

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Help! What’s happening to my hair?

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Trish and Lorraine delve into midlife hair issues, from thinning to greys and the impact of oestrogen deficiency. Plus, teen-parenting expert Alicia Drummond tells us how to set boundaries and tackle the most tricky and sticky situations our adolescent children put us through.

And not forgetting some fashion and beauty chat about kimonos, facial massage and tubby terriers.

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Midlife dating: Tamzin Outhwaite on why it’s no longer about finding ‘The One’

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 02:00:56 GMT

Trish and Lorraine team up with actress Tamzin Outhwaite to discover what it’s really like dating a (20 years!) younger man when you’re hitting perimenopause, and why she’s finding midlife a time of great freedom.

Plus: Silly billy teens and the illogical things they get up to, teeth whitening tried and tested, and why we will always love Kate Bush …

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What’s going on inside the mind of the midlife man?

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 02:00:00 GMT

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 …

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Muffin top begone: eating habits that can change your midlife

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 02:00:00 GMT

The 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 …

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The new midlife crisis: are you having one?

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 02:00:00 GMT

From fear of failure and emotional stress to social pressures and financial strains, Trish and Lorraine explore the symptoms of the new midlife crisis for generation X women with American author Ada Calhoun, whose latest book explores why you’re waking up in the 4am worry zone and what to do about it.

Plus: how to react when you catch your teen lying, the ultimate hi-tech face mask, reviving roller skates and remembering our first filthy books…

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To hell and back: Marian Keyes on how to find your midlife joy

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Joining 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.

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We're coming back for series 2!

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:03:23 GMT

Postcards from Midlife will be back for Series 2 from Sunday 5th July! Here's a sneak peek of what's coming up...

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Introducing Stories of our times - Love (and divorce) in the time of Coronavirus

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Today something different for you - an edition of our new free daily podcast Stories of our times. It takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting. Published for the start of your day, it is hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.

If you want to hear more please search for Stories of our times and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Today - Couples all around Britain are being asked to make tough decisions. Apart or together, the Health Secretary's advice is clear: "make your choice and stick with it." We speak to one couple in the middle of a divorce in isolation together, and one couple very much in love but separated by coronavirus (and an ocean).

Guests:

Steph (a nurse in Chicago treating coronavirus patients) and Katie (a tech consultant from London) .

Kenny (a former journalist now in PR) and Helen (a business coach), both living in Wales.

Host: Manveen Rana.

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Coping with corona quarantine!

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT

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.

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Where has all the collagen gone & other skincare dilemmas.

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Dry skin, frown lines, dark spots, saggy jowels, menopausal acne – the list of midlife skin issues is not the prettiest. But as Trish and Lorraine discover, with the help of dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting, there are plenty of ways to get your glow back and feel great about your skin. Plus: Mothers-Day memories, the family dynamics of food and making new friends.

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Louise Minchin on her menopause ‘superpower’, plus exam stress!

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT

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

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Coping with ageing parents (when life is already too busy)

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT

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

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What every woman needs to know about HRT and breast cancer

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Professor Michael Baum is a world expert on breast cancer, while his daughter Katie Taylor is the founder of the menopause support group and website the Latte Lounge. Together they separate fact from fiction about HRT and breast cancer, look at the issue of female pain, as well as Katie’s menopause story and experience of hysterectomy. Plus, what’s going on with teenage hormones, 80's workout gear and hot men!

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Kate Garraway on why older women are sexy

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 01:00:38 GMT

Have life’s routines and responsibilities left you feeling like you’re stuck in a midlife rut? That you’ve achieved as much as you’re going to, and it’ll be a slow and steady downward drift from here? That’s how journalist and broadcaster Kate Garraway felt before she entered the celebrity jungle. She tells Trish and Lorraine how the experience has led her to reset her life at the age of 52.

Plus, refereeing your kids’ sibling rivalry, morning routines and the joy of a veg box.

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Meg Mathews’s menopause story — and how she got strong again

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Telling 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.

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I’m still me: style, sex appeal and identity.

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMT

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.

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HRT & the menopause symptoms you shouldn't ignore

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Want 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.

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Career success and a happy home life - by a mother of 10!

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 01:20:00 GMT

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.

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The emotional labour of parenting

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 01:00:00 GMT

How 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.

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Where has my libido gone?

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:00:00 GMT

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.

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Postcards from Midlife...COMING SOON!

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

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 weekly podcast. Sharing their mid-life journeys, from the menopause to reinvention, and living with angst-ridden teens they cover it all.

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