Postcards From Midlife

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.

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

In the final show of the season Lorraine Trish meet feminist comedy legend Sally Phillips, who plays Bridget Jones ride or die Shazzer in all four films. Sally chats about filming Mad About The Boy, the fourth and most successful movie of the franchise, as well as the power of her female friends, ageing on screen, life as a mum of 3 sons, and what it's like to find your power in your 50s. Plus: practical life, love health tips from the past 24 shows and why Lorraine won't allow hats indoors, shrugging or sweaters as scarves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 apr. 2025 - 45 分 14 秒

已收听

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 whatever hair type or shade you have. Handy links For your exclusive 30% discount on Josh Wood products, listen to the episode and head here 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.

2 apr. 2025 - 19 分 36 秒

已收听

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

For Mother's Day, Lorraine Trish take a deep dive into motherlove in all its forms. The duo meet journalist and political commentator Molly Jong Fast to discuss her moving new memoir chronicling her mother Erica Jong’s descent into dementia at the same time her husband Matt was diagnosed with cancer. She talks to the duo about childhood trauma, growing up with the celebrated feminist and author of Fear of Flying , Erica, who she describes as an alcoholic narcissist, as well as her own battle with drug and alcohol addiction in her teens. Find out how Molly broke the cycle to become the mother she always wished she’d had, her advice for looking after a parent with dementia and what it means to forgive. Plus: Is your heart younger than you the mystery of the missing airpods is finally solved. Handy links 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.

30 mars 2025 - 47 分 38 秒

已收听

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 Substack newsletter here Handy links 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 mars 2025 - 17 分 59 秒

已收听

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, nutrition, mindset plan that she credits with looking and feeling great in midlife and how it inspired her new Sunday Times best-selling book Fit at 50 - including what supplements she swears by and the breakfast that powers her day. Plus: How to save a midlife friendship Lorraine’s unfortunate ‘intimate’ incident Handy links 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.

23 mars 2025 - 48 分 01 秒

已收听

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 finds out from the experts why an ice plunge and a hot sauna may be the missing link in helping you enjoy better health as you age. Handy links 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.

19 mars 2025 - 20 分 24 秒

已收听

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 of her 40th birthday, she also reveals why it’s never too late to start a university degree, and why leaving school at 18 was the making of her. Plus: Trish goes missing in a restaurant TV shows, exhibitions, plays podcasts to keep you entertained this spring Handy links 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.

16 mars 2025 - 51 分 48 秒

已收听

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 diet, and what to look out for if you're considering taking a supplement. Brought to you in partnership with Ingenious Collagen Handy links 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.

12 mars 2025 - 35 分 08 秒

已收听

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 children to be in tune comfortable with their emotions. Plus: Trish gets another speeding ticket the gothic horror novel every woman should read. PRE-ORDER ESTELLE'S BOOK HERE Handy links 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.

9 mars 2025 - 51 分 37 秒

已收听

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

Trish Lorraine turn agony aunts to offer advice and resources on relationship, family and career dilemmas. Is it OK to call out a friend's bad behaviour? Should you always put your teens' needs before your own where to start when you wake up one day and decide you want to live a different life? Handy links 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.

5 mars 2025 - 21 分 40 秒

已收听