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Postcards From Midlife

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Are you living in a hormonal hothouse, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some positive, uplifting and comforting guidance on how to lead a more magnificent midlife? Well, you're not alone and this podcast is for you. Hosts Lorraine and Trish chat with celebrities and experts on all things midlife, from menopause and perimenopause to parenting teens via fashion, beauty, wellness, nutrition, fitness, careers, relationships and finances. The witty duo, who have been editing glossy magazines for more than two decades, have six children, two husbands, two dogs and one cat between them. They share their personal stories alongside the advice and wisdom of spirited women with extraordinary stories to tell. And they ask experts all the questions you need answered to have a healthier, happier and more harmonious second act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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United Kingdom

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Are you living in a hormonal hothouse, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some positive, uplifting and comforting guidance on how to lead a more magnificent midlife? Well, you're not alone and this podcast is for you. Hosts Lorraine and Trish chat with celebrities and experts on all things midlife, from menopause and perimenopause to parenting teens via fashion, beauty, wellness, nutrition, fitness, careers, relationships and finances. The witty duo, who have been editing glossy magazines for more than two decades, have six children, two husbands, two dogs and one cat between them. They share their personal stories alongside the advice and wisdom of spirited women with extraordinary stories to tell. And they ask experts all the questions you need answered to have a healthier, happier and more harmonious second act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


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

11/26/2024
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 away, set boundaries or find a path back to friendship joy. Plus: Lorraine fights the invasion of the 'man buns' in the sauna, and Trish tackles speedos in the steam room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:15:12

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

11/24/2024
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 kids finance skills for life. Clear also reveals her personal daily habits to manage and make the best of her own money. Plus: Your lovely acts of kindness & Bridget Jones is back. Hallelujah! 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.

Duration:00:48:24

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

11/20/2024
Trish & Lorraine have 6 kids between them (aged 13-22) and share their personal advice on parenting teens in today's world as well as asking experts for easy to implement tips that will improve family harmony. They reveal what to do when your teen won't wake up for school, questions to ask yourself about your teen's behaviour and the duo find out why the internet is not the 'smoking gun' causing teenager's to have anxious thoughts. Plus the resources that could help you. Share this episode with anyone parenting adolescents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:28

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

11/17/2024
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.

Duration:00:58:19

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

11/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:18:06

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

11/10/2024
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.

Duration:00:51:37

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

11/6/2024
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.

Duration:00:18:56

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

11/3/2024
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.

Duration:00:58:06

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Reboot your pelvic floor with these surprising but easy tips

10/29/2024
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.

Duration:00:15:59

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

10/27/2024
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.

Duration:00:57:02

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How hormones affect sleep & what you can do about it

10/23/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:12

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

10/20/2024
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. 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.

Duration:00:48:42

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

10/16/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:55

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

10/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:47:00

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Patricia Cornwell: from foster care to crime thriller queen

10/6/2024
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.

Duration:00:52:26

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

10/2/2024
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.

Duration:00:18:18

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

9/29/2024
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.

Duration:00:44:04

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

9/25/2024
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.

Duration:00:19:10

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

9/22/2024
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.

Duration:00:50:18

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

9/18/2024
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.

Duration:00:24:00