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Postcards From Midlife

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S6 Ep 1Your midlife brain explained: how to keep mind & body healthy

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

May 8, 20221h 2m

S5 Ep 12Better sex special: intimacy, desire & orgasms

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Please note: this episode contains explicit sexual referencesIn 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, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 20221h 1m

S5 Ep 11Rediscover your confidence & how to buy the best fitting jeans

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

Apr 3, 20221h 0m

S5 Ep 10Reset, refresh, retreat: find your perfect escape

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

Mar 27, 202257 min

S5 Ep 9Midlife Career special starring London Mayor Sadiq Khan

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

Mar 20, 202250 min

S5 Ep 8Tanya Shadrick on how to stop sleepwalking through life

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

Mar 13, 20221h 1m

S5 Ep 7Kacey Ainsworth: talks careers, family & midlife positivity

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

Mar 6, 202256 min

S5 Ep 6Claudia Winkleman: on turning 50 & imposter syndrome

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

Feb 27, 202256 min

S5 Ep 5Life lessons from hair guru Charlotte Mensah

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

Feb 20, 202255 min

S5 Ep 4Walk your way to fitness & better posture with Joanna Hall

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

Feb 13, 20221h 1m

S5 Ep 3Liz Earle: Nutrition know-how & diet advice from the wellbeing guru

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 noodleDisclaimer: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 20221h 7m

S5 Ep 2Freya North: midlife dating with the queen of romance

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 episodeGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202258 min

S5 Ep 1How to have a midlife reinvention with Ruby Wax

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 DegreesGet in touch: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 20221h 3m

S4 Ep 16Beat the Christmas frazzle with Fi Glover & Jane Garvey

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: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 20211h 5m

S4 Ep 15Anxiety & living a messy life with Succession writer Georgia Pritchett

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 GinolaGet in touch: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 20211h 7m

S4 Ep 14Fashion: Reinvent your midlife look with stylist Erica Davies

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: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 20211h 3m

S4 Ep 13Get a positive midlife mindset with Martine Wright

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 routinesGet in touch: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 202154 min

S4 Ep 12Nell McAndrew on finding your fitness mojo

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: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 202159 min

S4 Ep 11Kathy Lette on sex & love after divorce

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: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 20211h 2m

S4 Ep 10Bonus Episode: Join the Menopause Revolution!

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: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202138 min

S4 Ep 9The feelgood episode! Shopping, cocktails & wild swimming

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 Get in touch: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 202153 min

S4 Ep 8Bonus Episode: Midlife make-up bag makeover

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Brought to you in partnership with ClarinsRecorded 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 202144 min

S4 Ep 7How to live a longer, happier and healthier life with Dame Lesley Regan

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 noodleGet in touch: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 202159 min

S4 Ep 6Botox, lasers, fillers, collagen: the midlife tweakments guide

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 shopPlus: 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.Get in touch: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 20211h 1m

S4 Ep 5TV's Dr Zoe Williams on weight gain & easy fitness tips

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.Get in touch: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 20211h 3m

S4 Ep 4Arabella Weir on bums, mums & therapy (plus midlife orgasm guide)

Lorraine and Trish chat to comedy queen and author Arabella Weir about the inspiration for her famous catch phrase (Does My Bum Look Big In This - in case you didn’t know), her complex and damaging relationship with her parents and how therapy has helped her to break harmful habits and self doubts for a fulfilled and happy midlife.Plus: the health benefits of sex toys, brain fog bloopers & a teenage hair crimping catastropheGet in touch: [email protected]: All advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional advice if you think you have any of the issues or conditions discussed in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 20211h 4m

S4 Ep 3Aasmah Mir on life after divorce & balancing work as a single mum.

In 2020, broadcaster and journalist Aasmah Mir, 49, took on the biggest job of her career as the launch presenter of the Times Radio breakfast show - and then her marriage fell apart. She talks to Lorraine and Trish about keeping the plates spinning and rediscovering herself as a midlife, single mum one year on.Plus: under the spell of a new hypnotherapy app;  reviewing a summer of new learnings & do the catchphrase quiz in Nostalgia Noodle.Get in touch: [email protected] 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 202156 min

S4 Ep 2Passions, purpose & parenting with Sarah Brown

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 NoodleGet in touch: [email protected] 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 202157 min

Ep 1Help, I’m overwhelmed! Organise your life with business dynamo Anya Hindmarch

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 Get in touch: [email protected] 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 202157 min

S3 Ep 36Carolyn Harris MP on leading the menopause revolution

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 depilateGet in touch: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 202159 min

S3 Ep 35Life lessons from the A- list’s go to yoga master

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 productsGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 202156 min

S3 Ep 34Bonus Episode: Midlife hair crisis special

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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 Get in touch: [email protected] 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 202148 min

Ep 32Race, gender, identity: a midlife masterclass with Dr Pragya Argawal

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 flirtGet in touch: [email protected] 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 202155 min

S3 Ep 31Midlife multi-tasking with Motherland's Jackie Clune

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

Jul 25, 202155 min

S3 Ep 30Diet & nutrition for energy, mood & weight loss

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 Get in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 202159 min

S3 Ep 30A hormone masterclass to reboot your midlife health

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 noodleGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 202158 min

S3 Ep 29Reboot & rethink your career with coach Rachel Schofield

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 roadshowTo get in touch please see contact details on our website: www.postcardsfrommidlife.comDisclaimer: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 202157 min

S3 Ep 28Beating breast cancer & midlife friendship rules with Josie Lloyd

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

Jun 27, 202158 min

S3 Ep 27Libido, lust & desire: sexual awakenings with writer Lisa Taddeo

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

Jun 20, 202155 min

S3 Ep 26Heartbreak guru Rosie Wilby on breakups & marrying Mrs Right

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

Jun 13, 202156 min

S3 Ep 25Beating the peri-menopause blues with Kate Thornton

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

Jun 6, 202148 min

S3 Ep 24Elizabeth Hurley has a special message for you

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

May 30, 202154 min

S3 Ep 23A therapist's guide to finding midlife joy with Julia Samuel

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

May 23, 20211h 0m

S3 Ep 22Self-belief, midlife success & caring with writer Kate Mosse

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 To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us [email protected] sponsorship & partnership enquiries: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 202155 min

S3 Ep 21The menopause sex scandal with Davina McCall

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 subjectPlus: The brilliant books that help to navigate midlife; Gen X parenting - have we got it right? And a nostalgic homage to Lieutenant Uhura... Disclaimer: all advice in this podcast is based on our own experiences. Please seek professional medical or expert advice if you think you have any of the conditions or issues discussed in this episode To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us [email protected] sponsorship & partnership enquiries: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 202158 min

S3 Ep 22Mary McCartney on motherlove, healthy midlife eating and family ties

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...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 To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us [email protected] sponsorship & partnership enquiries: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 202156 min

S3 Ep 20TV's Nicki Chapman on success and second chances

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 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 To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us [email protected] sponsorship & partnership enquiries: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 20211h 0m

S3 Ep 19Your sexual health with Dr Paula Briggs

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.To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us [email protected] sponsorship & partnership enquiries: [email protected]: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 202150 min

S3 Ep 18Hormones, HRT and Periods by Maisie Hill

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?To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us [email protected] sponsorship & partnership enquiries: [email protected]: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202157 min

S3 Ep 17Career motivation with millionaire entrepreneur Michelle Feeney

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?To get in touch, ask a question or share your midlife story, DM us @postcardsfrommidife.com, join our Facebook Group, or email us [email protected] sponsorship & partnership enquiries: [email protected]: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 202158 min