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

Postcards From Midlife

May 7, 2025 ∙ 19 mins

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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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Postcards From Midlife

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242

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May 7, 2025

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19 mins

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

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Lucinda Light: the midlife MAFS sensation’s next chapter

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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 from the cuts and colours to how to do it yourself at home. This is your complete guide to letting your grey grow out […]
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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 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 […]
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 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, […]
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 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 […]
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. 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
Listeners' questions answered: how to cope with a grumpy husband & recover from an identity quake

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Reboot your pelvic floor with these surprising but easy tips

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How hormones affect sleep & what you can do about it

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

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

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Patricia Cornwell: from foster care to crime thriller queen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]
Louise Boyce on mental health overload, menopause & parenting wins

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 […]
Killing Kittens’ Emma Sayle on midlife sexual adventures

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

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

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 […]
Dr Meg Jay on living with uncertainty & beating social anxiety

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

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

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

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

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 […]
Your midlife skincare questions answered by dermatologist Dr Malvina Cunningham

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

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

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 […]
Lessons in love, loss and good journaling with Cathy Rentzenbrink

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

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

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

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

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 […]
Extraordinary lives: Nisha Katona – from barrister to restaurant empire

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

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

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 […]
Dr Michael Mosley: solve your sleep problems and lose weight

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

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

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 […]
Christmas hacks & budget gift ideas with Holly Tucker

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, […]
Beat anxiety, boost confidence, feel happier with Dr Emma Hepburn

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]
Raynor Winn: a story of hope, endurance & love. Plus 6 must read books

Trish and Lorraine have a girl crush moment when they interview one of their favourite authors, Raynor Winn, about her latest book Landlines for this season’s book club episode. The million-selling writer of The Salt Path, which charts her journey from homelessness and financial disaster to starting over in midlife, discusses how to overcome fear when life seems […]
Bonus episode: International Day of the Girl Special

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

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 […]
Carol Vorderman: my style, my body, my men and my family

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

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 […]
Davina McCall on what no one tells you about midlife dating

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

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 – […]
Family special: getting teens ready for university & coping with an empty nest

(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 […]
Bitesize life advice on midlife diets, family dilemmas, dating, HRT & gut health

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

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 […]
How to dress well for your midlife size & shape

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. […]
Midlife super witch Tree Carr on the power of tarot, dream reading & rituals

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

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

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

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

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. […]
Sex & finding new love in midlife with Anna Richardson

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

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

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

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 […]
Choosing to be childfree & midlife reinventions with designer Amanda Wakeley

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 […]
Career transitions: how to reboot yours in midlife

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

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 […]
Sort out your life & your home with TV expert Dilly Carter

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, […]
Midlife sexuality explored & brilliant fashion buys for spring

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 Contact […]
Embracing your sensitivity plus parenting hacks with Lisa Damour

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! Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Buy tickets to […]
From bedsit to best-seller: novelist Jane Fallon on her second-act success

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 […]
Claire Sweeney on working with Hollywood heartthrobs & hosting Eurovision

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

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

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

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 […]
Elizabeth Day on failing, family, friendship & love

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 […]
Understanding hormones, weight gain & emotional eating

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. […]
How to have great friendships by the A-listers' favourite therapist

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

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 […]
Your Christmas Gift-Guide Special!

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus episode: Busting menopause taboos with Lisa Snowdon

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 […]
Listeners’ Stories Special (plus pets behaving badly!)

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy […]
The surprising midlife health issues every woman needs to know about

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 […]
Nutrition special: your midlife weight & eating dilemmas solved

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 Hosted on Acast. […]
Extraordinary midlife stories: my life as a psychic medium

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 […]
Your autumn book club starring Pulitzer-Prize winner Jennifer Egan

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 […]
Money makeovers & mastering midlife make up

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. Hosted on Acast. See […]
Extraordinary midlife stories: from care to Lord Mayor

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 […]
Midlife love & how to age well with Anthea Turner

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: […]
Tummy fat be gone! With YouTube fitness star Lucy Wyndham-Read

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

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: […]
Pearl Lowe on resilience and midlife reinvention

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 […]
Your midlife health, diet & lifestyle reset

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 […]
How to eat well in midlife with Thomasina Miers

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 […]
Juliet Stevenson: Why I refuse to be invisible in midlife

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 […]
Make your home happy, healthy & stylish with Michelle Ogundehin

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

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 […]
Refresh and revive your midlife skin: special episode

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 […]
Fern Britton: living her best second act post divorce

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 […]
Katy Brand: writing Emma Thompson’s sexiest role yet

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

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 […]
Your summer book club starring best-selling author Miriam Toews

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

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sali Hughes on midlife makeup & going grey the stylish way

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 Hosted […]
Sex, body positivity, & dating younger men

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? […]
Your 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 […]
Better sex special: intimacy, desire & orgasms

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 […]
Rediscover 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 […]
Reset, 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 Carolyn Sylger Jones 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 […]
Midlife 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 […]
Tanya 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 […]
Kacey 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 […]
Claudia 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 […]
Life 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 […]
Walk 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 […]
Liz 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 noodle Disclaimer: All […]
Freya 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 […]
How 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 […]
Beat 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 […]
Anxiety & 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 […]
Fashion: 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 […]
Get 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 […]
Nell 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 […]
Kathy 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 […]
Bonus 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 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 […]
Bonus Episode: Midlife make-up bag makeover

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How 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 […]
Botox, 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 […]
TV'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. […]
Arabella 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 […]
Aasmah 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. […]
Passions, 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 […]
Help, 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 & […]
Carolyn 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 […]
Life 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 […]
Bonus Episode: Midlife hair crisis special

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 […]
Race, 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 […]
Midlife 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 […]
Diet & 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 […]
A 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 […]
Reboot & 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 […]
Beating 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 […]
Libido, 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 […]
Heartbreak 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 […]
Beating 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 […]
Elizabeth 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 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 […]
Self-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 […]
The 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 subject Plus: The brilliant books that help to navigate midlife; […]
Mary 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 […]
TV'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 […]
Your 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% […]
Hormones, 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 […]
Career 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 […]
Comic relief special with Emma Freud (& Richard Curtis!)

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 […]
Building strength and emotional resilience with Sadie Frost

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 […]
The power of positivity everyday with Gaby Roslin

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 […]
Bonus Episode: Menopause & Peri-menopause – The Facts

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 […]
Emotional eating & weight loss with beauty guru Ateh Jewel

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

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 […]
Ageing better with Bobbi Brown's beauty & wellness secrets

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 […]
Therapist Philippa Perry solves your midlife dilemmas

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 […]
Gabby Logan on menopause, motherhood and men in midlife.

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 […]
The truth about ageing with Caroline Hirons

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 […]
Stronger: body boosters & booze limiters

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? To get in touch, ask a question […]
Chinese Medicine & the art of self care

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 […]
It’s the Christmas special!

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 […]
Sex & dating after divorce

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 […]
Love, Loss & New Beginnings

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 […]
Life lessons: from birth to teens, midlife & beyond

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. […]
Trinny Woodall’s guide to everyday glamour

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 […]
We're coming back for series 3

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… Want to join the conversation, ask a question or share your midlife story? DM us @postcardsfrommidlife.com, join our Facebook group or email us hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information Hosted on […]
Everything you need to know about the menopause (in less than 1 hour)

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 […]
Caitlin Moran on surviving the midlife meltdown

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 […]
Good sleep: what it is and how to get it

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 […]
Ageing better not younger: get your midlife glow on

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

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 […]
Better sex please: how to reboot your libido in midlife

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 […]
How to survive the perimenopause

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 […]
Help! What’s happening to my hair?

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

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

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 […]
Muffin top begone: eating habits that can change your midlife

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 […]
The new midlife crisis: are you having one?

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

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 […]
We're coming back for series 2!

Postcards from Midlife will be back for Series 2 from Sunday 5th July! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming up… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing Stories of our times – Love (and divorce) in the time of Coronavirus

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 […]
Coping with corona quarantine!

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 […]
Where has all the collagen gone & other skincare dilemmas.

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

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

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 […]
What every woman needs to know about HRT and breast cancer

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 […]
Kate Garraway on why older women are sexy

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

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

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 […]
HRT & the menopause symptoms you shouldn't ignore

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 […]
Career success and a happy home life – by a mother of 10!

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 […]
The emotional labour of parenting

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 […]
Where has my libido gone?

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 […]
Postcards from Midlife…COMING SOON!

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 […]

Symptoms of Breast Cancer (YouTube Video #389)

Symptoms of Breast Cancer In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor reveals a surprising truth—most breast cancers have no early symptoms. She debunks common myths, especially the widespread belief that breast pain signals cancer, and explains the difference between signs and symptoms. Learn why relying on symptoms alone can be dangerous, and how early […]
Sherri Dindal – Being The Real Slim Sherri and new beginnings in Midlife & Menopause

Many of you will know The Real Slim Sherri from Instagram and TikTok – she is well known for her no- holds barred, unfiltered truths around growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, midlife, life as a Gen X woman and menopause. I have loved her page ever since I discovered it and so was […]
What Stem Cell Therapy Taught Me About Recovery, Mindset, and Reinventing Downtime

In today’s episode, I share my personal experience with stem cell therapy—and the unexpected lessons that came from being forced to slow down. Whether you’re choosing a procedure like stem cell therapy or suddenly dealing with an injury or illness, time off from your normal routine isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a major mental and […]
193 Can Color Heal You? Dr. Deanna Minich Thinks So 🎨🧠🌿

Forget everything you thought you knew about nutrition. This episode gets wildly colorful—literally. Dr. Deanna Minich joins Sally to decode how COLOR—yes, actual colors—can shift your health, your hormones, and even your mood. From purple carrots to chlorophyll, this convo goes deep on how to nourish your body and your energy. We’re talking:✨ Yellow for […]
Ep #152: Overcoming Gender Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry with Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy

In this episode, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, talks to Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy. She is a veteran commercial airline pilot with over 34 years at a Fortune 50 carrier and more than 10,000 heavy-jet flight hours, including being among the first women qualified on the Boeing 747. She's […]
219 How to Support Your Mental Health and Stop Menopause Weight Gain

Menopause is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I’ve experienced the exhaustion, the thinning hair, the mood swings—and the confusion that comes when you feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with menopause and the lessons I’ve […]
S4 Ep178: Mid-life Nutrition: Tips and Tricks From a Dietician with Dr. Alexandra Filingeri

Any mid-life woman knows that once you hit your 40s, 50s, or 60s, things will not go well if you eat the same way you did when you were 20. But it’s confusing to know what to eat, and how much to eat, without downloading multiple APPs and carrying around a calculator My guest, Alexandra […]
164: Emotional Eating in Menopause – The Psychology Behind the Cravings

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Postcards From Midlife

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

Postcards From Midlife

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Happy Place

The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

Office Hours by MiM Menopause

The Menopause Space

Making Space For Menopause

Pause for Menopause

Postcards From Midlife

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lucinda Light: the midlife MAFS sensation’s next chapter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book Club! 10 unmissable new reads for Spring

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reboot your pelvic floor with these surprising but easy tips

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

How hormones affect sleep & what you can do about it

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

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

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

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

Patricia Cornwell: from foster care to crime thriller queen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Louise Boyce on mental health overload, menopause & parenting wins

Killing Kittens’ Emma Sayle on midlife sexual adventures