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Postcards From Midlife

Postcards From Midlife

By: Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
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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.

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Episodes
  • Reignite your intimate life with tips from a pioneering desire expert

    Reignite your intimate life with tips from a pioneering desire expert
    Jun 15 2025

    Lorraine & Trish are joined by the world’s first film & TV intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien, whose movement choreography on shows such as Normal People, Sex Education, It’s a Sin & I May Destroy You have 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 beyond. Plus: Trish has another crazy dream & Lorraine asks what if a friend refuses to take your photo off their social media



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    46 mins
  • Unhappy with the way your midlife body looks; 7 simple tips to love what you see

    Unhappy with the way your midlife body looks; 7 simple tips to love what you see
    Jun 11 2025

    Trish and Lorraine share body positivity expert 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.



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    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.
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    28 mins
  • Cure burnout, prevent a breakdown & manage depression; the good mental health guide

    Cure burnout, prevent a breakdown & manage depression; the good mental health guide
    Jun 8 2025

    Her recovery from two catastrophic breakdowns led mum-of-five Rachel Kelly into a career researching scientifically backed ways to boost mental health every day, and the campaigner shares her advice alongside her personal experience. Hosts Lorraine & Trish get tips on beating overwhelm and treating depression and anxiety. 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 the phrases to use in moments of burnout and how she overcame suicidal ideation.Plus: Are you brave enough to call out litterbugs in public and would you wear a see-through leotard on a hen night?



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    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.
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    1 hr
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