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Postcards From Midlife

Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin

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 magnificentmidlife? 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

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48:41

The MP who lost 8 stone with weight loss jabs...

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2025/10/05

Women's health campaigner and menopauseactivist Carolyn Harris MP tells Lorraine and Trish how going from a size 24 to a size 12 has givenher a new leaseof life and rebooted her self-esteem. The veteran MP talks through the specifics of getting her prescription, how she injectsMounjaro, the side effects, what she eats now and how she manages her dosage. And she reveals the horrific online abuse she suffered which led her to making this life changing decision. PLUS: Telly watching tips for autumn

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51:58

Penny Lancaster on overcoming childhood trauma,...

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2025/09/28

In a funny, frank &fascinating interview, model, TV presenter & Special Police Constable Penny Lancaster tells Trish & Lorraine about her roller coaster, rock n roll life - from the glitz & jet set glamour of being Mrs Rod Stewart, to the everyday practicalities of making a blended family work, the emotional resilience she drew on to get through three rounds of IVF, and why she thought she was having a breakdown in perimenopause. Penny also opens up about the childhood assault that

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42:17

Help your teens stay safer online with these social...

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2025/09/21

Trish and Lorraine chat with psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, an expert on adolescent mental health, and Tara Hopkins, Global Director of Public Policy at Meta, which oversees Instagram and Facebook, about how parents can work with their teens aged 13-18 to stay safer on social media. In the show we learn exactly how Instagram's Teen Accounts work and how to use all the safety features from Hidden Words to the time limits function. The duo also find out how you can chat to your teens about

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48:15

Mariella Frostrup & Belles Berry on their easy 6-step...

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2025/09/14

Lorraine & Trish are back with another midlife double act - broadcaster Mariella Fostrup & chef Belles Berry - to talk about their new cookbook packed with tips on how to eat for better health in midlife and support your menopause journey. Mariella also shares the impact of her recent ADHD diagnosis and her approach to ageing, while Belles reveals what it’s like to have a ‘National Treasure’ - Dame Mary Berry - for a mum. And find out which celebrities the duo have cooked for! Plus: Your

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19:50

Our most loved moments: daily habits, useful phrases,...

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2025/08/06

Trish and Lorraine recount the most useful advice, funniest secrets and extra uplifting stories from Season 15 of the podcast. They recap the past 11 guest interviews and share what they learnt from the spirited, experienced and uplifting visitors to Postcards From Midlife towers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:21

Claudia Winkleman on empty nest, parenting teens &...

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2025/08/03

With the rise and rise of everyone’s favourite telly star, Lorraine and Trish get their glitz on to look back on their chat with shiny-haired, sharp-witted glamour puss Claudia Winkleman just as she was turning 50. From naughty teens to playing bridge, people pleasing and getting out of her comfort zone the TV presenter spills the beans on her life - and what she really wants for her birthday. Plus she recounts the time she was mistaken for Davina McCall! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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19:27

A guide to volunteering roles in midlife; how to find...

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2025/07/30

If you've decided to put your life skills to use as a volunteer but don't know where and when to start then this will be helpful. Trish and Lorraine explain how they became volunteers in the education sector and they explore organisationslooking for support right now. If an empty nest has cleared a space in your diary or you want to learn new skills, meet people and relish a new sense of purposethen listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:24

Advice on ageing well & the magical phrase every...

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2025/07/27

In a joyful, moving conversation with geriatrician and best selling author Dr Lucy Pollock, Lorraine & Trish discover the psychological secret to ageing well & also get advice on how to care for our elderly relatives in the least stressful way - from how to have difficult conversations about care homes & driving, to understanding what relatives want to happen at the end of life. Plus, she explains the science behind a mindset shift that will lead to a happier, healthier, longer life for

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18:16

Advice extra: 9 life-changing tips on dating,...

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2025/07/23

Every episode we ask our expert and celebrity guests what one small change they have made in midlife which has dramatically improved the way they live now and this is what they told us. From Married At First Sight's Lucinda Light, Dragon's Den's Sara Davies to psychoanalytic psychotherapist Dr Andrea Oskis and actor Julie Graham, nine of our guests explain how a simple change has revolutionised their days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:56

A hormone masterclass & HRT alternatives to know...

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2025/07/20

Lorraine & Trish discuss the midlife hormone whammy & why - just when life is peak hectic - your body seems to start doing its best to disrupt you even more. The duo revisit a previous episode’s interview with 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. Dr Mukherjee also talks about her own breast cancer

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18:38

Useful summer buys: an easy wear £15 SPF & new...

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2025/07/15

Shopping, beauty, and giftingideas from Lorraine and Trish for summery days & holidays. Trish shares insider tipsfrom her secret foodie WhatsApp (who knew you could grill an olive?) and Lorraine reveals the bee saving present all teens/relatives will love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:16

Nutrition tips for weight loss, perimenopause & a...

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2025/07/13

Trish & Lorraine discuss the diet and lifestyle changes that can help with menopause symptoms, mimic the effects of today's weight loss jabs and also discover which foods boost energy every day. The duorevisit a previous episode's interview withmidlife nutritionist Emma Bardwell. Plus discover the four principles of her new eating programme ‘The 30g Plan: How to Eat More Protein, Fibre & Plants to Lose Weight & Feel Great’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:53

Weight loss jabs: what you need to know about HRT,...

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2025/07/06

Lorraine & Trish meet midlife women’s health expert and Davina McCall's favourite menopause doctor, GP Naomi Potter, to ask all the questions you want answered about the new weight loss drugs, including how to get them, potential side effects, how long to stay on them and what to do to avoid weight rebound. Dr Potter, who co-authored Davina's No 1 best selling book, also explains how to take them safely when on HRT as well as the nutrition and lifestyle alternatives that can trigger the same

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40:58

Esther Freud on older sisters, rebel mothers, grief &...

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2025/06/29

The best-selling author joins Lorraine & Trish to talk about her new novel, the long awaited sequel toHideous Kinky, in which she picks up the storyof a mother and her two daughters living an adventurous, unconventional life in the 80s. Esther also speaks with searing honesty about trying to keep her marriage together, the part peri-menopause played in the break up and the healing journey that led to new love and a new way of living.Plus: the unexpected way to keep your cool when summer is

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41:00

Cally Beaton: from a breakdown & break-ups to new...

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2025/06/22

The comedian tells Trish & Lorraine how a conversation with Joan Rivers inspired her to start a midlife side hustle as a stand up before quitting her boardroom job for good. Her advice? Dream big but start small, stop aiming for perfection and remember that there is no success without failure. Cally also shares her tales of life on the dating scene, being ghosted and why she’ll never stop eating cinnamon buns. Plus: what’s with all the big birthday nudes & would you rank your friends?Handy

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46:19

Reignite your intimate life with tips from a...

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2025/06/15

Lorraine & Trish are joined by the world’s first film & TV intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien, whose movement choreography on shows such asNormal People, Sex Education, It’s a Sin&I May Destroy Youhave redefined on-screen sex scenes, while setting clear boundaries to keep the actors within their comfort zone. She shares helpful tools and advice from her new book on how we can feel more sensuous in our own bodies and experience desire, connection and intimacy through our midlife years and

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28:00

Unhappy with the way your midlife body looks; 7...

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2025/06/11

Trish and Lorraine share body positivityexpert Dr Charlotte Ord's reassuring new guide to loving what you see in the mirror and they discuss how you can turn the volume down on your negative inner critic. The duo also find out how you can change your mindset around your body image to encourage your teens to have a more positive outlook too.Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters:Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us:hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on

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59:35

Cure burnout, prevent a breakdown & manage...

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2025/06/08

Her recovery from two catastrophicbreakdownsled mum-of-five Rachel Kelly into acareer researchingscientificallybacked ways to boost mental health every day, and the campaigner shares her advice alongsideher personal experience. Hosts Lorraine & Trish get tips on beating overwhelm and treating depression andanxiety. They discuss everything from medication, HRT to the best ways to support friends and family including your teens when they face mental challenges. Parenting author Rachel also shares

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16:37

Health Anxiety & you: expert advice on easy exercises...

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2025/06/04

Fearful of your next midlife health check-up? Overly worried aboutthe results of a test? If you're battlinghealth anxiety right now Lorraine and Trish have created a complete guide to spotting it, beating it and boosting your midlife mental health after interviewingpsychotherapist and health anxiety expert Anna Mathur. Plus the duo find out why women are more prone to it as we age and how we can comfort those facing it.Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our

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58:15

Dr Gabriel Weston’s life-saving advice & how she...

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2025/06/01

Trish and Lorraine are joined by Dr Gabriel Watson, surgeon, author and TV presenter for a fascinating and funny interview about her professional and personal experiences of the NHS. From the sexual harassment she's witnessed as one of only 14% of female surgeons in the UK, to living with her own chronic heart condition as well as parenting a teenager through a devastating, life-threatening illness, she shares her life saving advice for your heart health and trusting your instincts as a parent to

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