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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 the scenes at the Postcards From Midlife live show - the first and biggest gathering of midlife women in the UK, Trish & Lorraine round up their best bits and bloopers and share backstage secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 her second act adventures. Plus: everything you need to know about testosterone; summer treats guide & dialling up a Nostalgia NoodleContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 you need to ask when rethinking your work life, so you’re ready to take the next steps. Plus: Brain fog bloopers, menopause meditation & a 90s nightclubbing nostalgia noodle.Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 and how she survived parenting the tricky teenage years to develop a special bond with her daughter Miquita. Plus: the foodie hacks & home trends getting Lorraine & Trish excited to be in the kitchen & a worrying encounter with body paintPlease note this episode contains very strong languageContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1Lorraine 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, and why creating calm and order in our own homes is one of the best things we can do for our wellbeing. Plus: Listener’s dating disasters, Season 8 highlights and an unexpected fashion faux pasContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 skillContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 fame, and why she prefers hanging out with her cat Pickle to treading the red carpet.Plus: The best midlife reading list - discover your hosts' new book tips for spring; who would be Lulu in Starstruck & dialling back to the 80s for a Nostalgia Noodle.Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 while single parenting, has learned to take knock backs in her stride and the joy of a good bacon buttie on the bus. Plus: forget ‘go hard or go home’ - why midlife is a time for ‘softening’; and a Nostalgic Trip back to rubbish films from the 80sContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 songs that remind them of personal epiphanies. Plus: Would you feed your kids a crisp sandwich?Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 who helps us train our brain like a muscle. And Trish and Lorraine chat about strange odours in the kitchen and family games in Nostalgia Noodle.Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 her advice on overcoming menopausal and midlife challenges. Plus: Trish finally meets her footballing legend crush and the duo turn agony aunt to solve listeners emotional dilemmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 treats we’re looking forward to this spring.Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comBuy tickets to our live show: postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.Plus! Join us for Culture Club: the TV, films, plays and podcasts we love and some Nostalgia Noodling too… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 a long and happy life, the ex-editors share memories of their Ab Fab inspired glossy magazine days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 in Nostalgia Noodle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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 the support she needs. Plus Lisa shares the secrets of her midlife success and finding lasting love in her 40s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 for more information.
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 of the podcast and what happened on Trish's Y-front free weekend away with her hubby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What a fab edition of Postcards from Midlife. just what I needed to hear right now. fab sensible advice with a smattering of humour you ladies are amazing.
Loved this. Thank you
really enjoying this series. Funny and informative at the same time. It's my Sunday treat to listen when I'm out walking!
Found this episode really interesting. I listened yesterday. I'm 43 at the moment and really struggling. Then i heard you on Virgin Radio this morning. 👍
Thank you so very much for creating a show that addresses the menopause. Personally, I feel that there is a massive gap in GPs education about the issue that affects millions of women in the UK. Far too often we are sent away with a prescription for antidepressants instead of solving the real issue. We need to change that. So thank you thank you and thank you.