Postcards From Midlife
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Postcards From Midlife
Are you living in a hormonal hothouse, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some positive, uplifting and comforting guidance on how to lead a more magnificent midlife? Well, you're not alone and this podcast is for you. Hosts Lorraine and Trish chat with celebrities and experts on all th...
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Menopause health advice & how to navigate breast cancer on HRT
POSTCARDS FROM MIDLIFE REVISITED: On the eve of World Menopause Day this October we revisit our interview with Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologi...

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

Penny Lancaster on overcoming childhood trauma, reinventing yourself in your 50s and being Mrs Rod Stewart
In a funny, frank & fascinating interview, model, TV presenter & Special Police Constable Penny Lancaster tells Trish & Lorraine about her roller coas...

Help your teens stay safer online with these social media tips all parents need to know
Trish and Lorraine chat with psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, an expert on adolescent mental health, and Tara Hopkins, Global Director of Public P...

Mariella Frostrup & Belles Berry on their easy 6-step nutrition reset
Lorraine & Trish are back with another midlife double act - broadcaster Mariella Fostrup & chef Belles Berry - to talk about their new cookbook packed...

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

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

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

Advice on ageing well & the magical phrase every midlifer caring for elderly relatives needs to know
In a joyful, moving conversation with geriatrician and best selling author Dr Lucy Pollock, Lorraine & Trish discover the psychological secret to agei...

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

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

Useful summer buys: an easy wear £15 SPF & new midlife fashion brands to try
Shopping, beauty, and gifting ideas from Lorraine and Trish for summery days & holidays. Trish shares insider tips from her secret foodie WhatsApp (wh...

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

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

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

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

Reignite your intimate life with tips from pioneering desire expert Ita O'Brien
Lorraine & Trish are joined by the world’s first film & TV intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien, whose movement choreography on shows such as Normal Peopl...

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

Cure burnout, prevent a breakdown & manage depression; the good mental health guide
Her recovery from two catastrophic breakdowns led mum-of-five Rachel Kelly into a career researching scientifically backed ways to boost mental health...

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

Dr Gabriel Weston’s life-saving advice & how she tames her ‘menopause beast’
Trish and Lorraine are joined by Dr Gabriel Watson, surgeon, author and TV presenter for a fascinating and funny interview about her professional and...

Avoid injury and get fitter with our guide to midlife exercise
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 exercisin...

How to have difficult conversations & resolve conflict at work & home
Award-winning humanitarian Elizabeth Nyamayaro joins Lorraine & Trish to discuss her new book, Human Skills in which she shares the valuable lessons s...

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

Infidelity explained: how to affair proof your love life & recover from adultery
With one in five relationships likely to be affected by infidelity, Lorraine and Trish meet psychoanalytic psychotherapist Juliet Rosenfeld to discuss...

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

Julie Graham on menopause, grief, rebirth & why older women are ‘catnip’ to younger men
Please note there is some swearing in this episode
Lorraine & Trish are joined by actor Julie Graham to talk about her remarkable...

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

Lucinda Light: the midlife MAFS sensation’s next chapter
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, wisd...

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

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

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

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

Caroline’s Circuits shares her 6 week training plan to help you get physically & mentally stronger
In her first ever podcast interview, midlife fitness phenomenon Caroline Idiens, aka Caroline’s Circuits, who has over 2 million followers on Instagra...

The 11 min health trick to boost your immune system, heart health & weight loss goals
Hosts Trish and Lorraine explain why putting your midlife body under thermal stress can help reduce inflammation, boost cardiovascular health and incr...

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

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

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

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

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