Postcards From Midlife

Lorraine and Trish meet wellness guru Liz Earle who explains why she’s feeling fitter, healthier, happier, smarter and sexier aged 61 than ever before. She reveals the steps we can all take now to roll back the years so we can enjoy an energetic new chapter, which for Liz includes a relationship with a much younger man. Find out how she navigated the world of online dating post divorce and why 8 is now her lucky number. Plus: brain fog bloopers, surprising celebrity crushes & the joy of being ‘vintage’ Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Trish & Lorraine talk to Jodi Picoult - one of the most read living authors with 40 million books sold worldwide - about her new novel, in which she suggests it was a woman who wrote most of Shakespeare’s plays. And the 58-year old mum of three and grandma of two reveals why she’s compelled to tackle the most pressing political and social issues of the day, including reproductive rights, school shootings, death row inmates, race relations and gay rights in her groundbreaking novels. She also tells the duo about the best present she’s ever been given and the song that always gets her on the dancefloor. Plus: Must watch TV shows, happy hibernating habits & why air fryers are a teen’s best friend Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Lorraine and Trish speak to NHS menopause specialist Dr Juliet Balfour for a definitive explanation of HRT products and prescribing guidelines; getting the best service and support from your GP; deciding if HRT and testosterone is right for you; the lifestyle changes that really make a difference as well as the health issues - osteoporosis, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes - every midlife woman needs to be aware of. Plus: The former glossy mag editors dish the dirt on their days at the helm of Red, ELLE, Marie Claire and Cosmo. Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Leicester Square Theatre, Trish, Lorraine and their special guests share inspiring stories and practical advice about the life-changing moments that can pivot you to new adventures and career success. Helping you to reignite your passion for what you do, turn a side hustle into a business, retrain in something new or just chuck it all in and escape on your dream escapade are adventure activist Jessica Hepburn, business leader Karen Blackett OBE and careers expert Sarah Ellis, co-author of Squiggly Careers. Discover their tips on decision making, networking & skillset assessing, to writing a winning CV & measuring your success milestones. This episode is brought to you in support of the Careers Can Change campaign Handy links Find career change resources & advice: careerscanchange.co.uk Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish & Lorraine talk through all the practical sleep advice experts have given them and explain what works when your hormones go haywire in midlife. They tackle sleep restriction, sleep drive, journaling to aid sleep and what to do when you wake up regularly at 3am. Plus the one eye mask that really cuts out the light and a Nap test to find out exactly how much more sleep you need. Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Trish and Lorraine show you how to find a positive mindset around getting dressed and discover what's really going on emotionally when we suddenly hate everything in our closet. They share practical tips from a style expert and discover how 'wardrobe dysmorphia" may be ruining your love of fashion. Plus the duo reveal the 6 most loved pieces they have kept from their days editing glossy magazines. Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine & Trish meet TV presenter Amanda Lamb to discuss midlife drinking and find out why booze affects us so much more as we age. The duo catch up with Amanda six months after she posted a video about how her wine drinking was wrecking her life, which went viral hitting over 1 million views. Find out what Amanda did next to take control of her drinking and the strategies she used to reset her relationship with alcohol. Plus: A cat called Bingo; & Lorraine’s flask obsession takes an unexpected turn Handy links Come and see us for FREE! Tuesday 15th October at Leicester Square Theatre, London Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for a reading list to get you through these cosy evenings? Lorraine and Trish have you covered with a set of new and old novels that will suit all tastes. They review Want - actor Gillian Anderson's collection of anonymous women's fantasies. Come and see us for FREE! Tuesday 15th October at Leicester Square Theatre, London Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish and Lorraine take you inside the remarkable world of crime writer extraordinaire Patricia Cornwell - from her challenging upbringing and complex relationship with her mother, through depression and an eating disorder, into the world of morgues, serial killers & the FBI. Discover what lies behind the 68-year old’s success and joie de vivre, what she thinks about Nicole Kidman playing Dr Kay Scarpetta and why trusting your gut could just save your life. Plus: Teens behaving beautifully - the moments that make you realise you’ve made a great human being Come and see us for FREE! Tuesday 15th October at Leicester Square Theatre, London Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Trish & Lorraine welcome back the gut health guru, Professor Tim Spector for some surprising new health updates. The duo are astounded by the results of his latest research into diet and menopause, the truth about the protein myth we have all bought into, the nutrient likely to be missing from your diet and what really helps to lose weight (clue: it isn’t exercise). Plus: the little rituals that can brighten your day & where did Margo the cat disappear to? Come and see us for FREE! Tuesday 15th October at Leicester Square Theatre, London Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine & Trish solve three listeners' life dilemmas: how to break-up with a friend you no longer want to see, how to help your older off-spring be more honest with you, how to be honest with yourself and what to do when those pesky family members steal your stuff at home (clue there is a phrase you can use!) Plus: the duo chit chat about TrIsh's manic Christmas planning and Lorraine's half term scheme to fool her teens into getting out and about in the fresh air. Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine and Trish meet award-winning psychologist, leadership coach and holistic healer Dr Lalitaa Suglani to find out why her new book, High Functioning Anxiety: A 5-step Guide to Calming the Inner Panic and Thriving could be the key to unlocking a joyful, happier life for busy midlife women. Learn how to break down the unhelpful patterns we get into from childhood, cope with overwhelm, find out how to trust our intuition, and feel more present each day. And finally discover how to care more about yourself instead of putting others first and risking burnout. If you are a people pleaser this episode is for you. Plus: Quick tips for a daily mood boost; brain fog bloopers & a vibrator to be proud of… Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has your marriage or long term relationship hit a lonely wall of sadness and disconnection? If so Trish & Lorraine are here for you with their new bite size midweek episode of life advice. Today the duo find out why midlife is a relationship danger zone and get advice from Chie Nakano, a life coach at Compassion Centred Coaching, on how to resolve conflict before thinking about Googling ‘divorce’. Book tickets for our Cornish retreat on 27th-29th September here: https://stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-retreats/postcards-from-midlife-retreat/ Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish & Lorraine meet Kate Whale, founder of the stars’ favourite wellness retreat, The Body Camp, who shares a decade of experience helping women make personal mind and body breakthroughs. Discover what to do when you hit a wall, just can’t get started or need a mindset shift to get out of your comfort zone as well as what it means to take ‘Massive Action’. And Lorraine explains how a 56-year old mum of four can get fit enough for an epic 15k sea swim. Plus: Are these the hottest jeans to buy now? Book tickets for our Cornish retreat on 27th-29th September here: https://stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-retreats/postcards-from-midlife-retreat/ Register for a free ticket to our Live Careers event: Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of their new midweek episodes, Trish and Lorraine share bitesize, expert advice on how to cope with September back-to-school and back-to-work overwhelm as well as empty nest grief. Discover the one easy trick that can transform your day-to-day happiness as well as the phrase every midlife woman should ban. Plus: get the lowdown on the pair's weekly shenanigans involving flasks and garden centres. Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.