Postcards From Midlife

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 togetherHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 familiesHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/Find out more about our special AG1 offer: https://drinkag1.com/postcards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/Find out more about our special AG1 offer: https://drinkag1.com/postcards  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/Find out more about our special AG1 offer: https://drinkag1.com/postcards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Sign up for our newsletter: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond is available to listen to on all podcast platforms.Sign up for our newsletter: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 partnerSign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 WomblesSign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 styleSign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 NoodleSign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Book a place on our special retreat: https://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-breaks/postcards-from-midlife-retreat/Sign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 1980sSign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 DayBook a place on our special retreat: https://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-breaks/postcards-from-midlife-retreat/Sign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!  Book a place on our special retreat: https://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-breaks/postcards-from-midlife-retreat/Sign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!) Book a place on our special retreat: https://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-breaks/postcards-from-midlife-retreat/Sign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For their spring book club special, Lorraine and Trish meet author Jennie Godfrey whose charming and moving debut novel, The List of Suspicious Things, about growing up in the shadow of the Yorkshire Ripper, is set to be a best-seller. Jennie reveals her personal connection to the case, why she ditched the city and a high-flying career in midlife to work in a country bookshop and how to go about getting a novel published. Plus: 10 brilliant books for your reading list; Lorraine tests her geography knowledge & who remembers Iced Gems for tea?Book a place on our special retreat: https://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-breaks/postcards-from-midlife-retreat/Sign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Find out more here: https://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-breaks/postcards-from-midlife-retreat/Sign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Sign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Sign up for our mini magazine: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish 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!Sign up for our mini magazine: https://fromlorraineandtrish.substack.com/Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Sign up for our newsletter: https://fromlorraineandtrish.substack.com/Contact us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sign up for our newsletter: https://fromlorraineandtrish.substack.com/Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Sign up for our newsletter: https://fromlorraineandtrish.substack.com/Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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…Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 winsContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish 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 adventureContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish & Lorraine 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?!Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish 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.Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(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! Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/If you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review us subscribe, or simply spread the word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 herePlus: showing our daughters how to stand up to sexism; brain fog bloopers & the mullet strikes back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/If you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review us subscribe, or simply spread the word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hereContact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/Listen to Anna Richardson’s new podcast, It Can’t Just Be Me, here: https://link.chtbl.com/AnnaIf you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review us subscribe, or simply spread the word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Contact us: [email protected] us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/If you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review us, subscribe, or simply spread the word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.