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    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. 


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    Best-selling novelist Louise Kennedy on fame after fifty & overcoming lifelong anxiety Sep 26, 2026
    Show notes

    Trish & Lorraine are joined by the author of hit novel & TV drama Trespasses to talk about her new book Stations & what it feels like to write a best seller & start a whole new career in midlife. Former chef Louise opens up about the impact of fleeing Belfast as a child during the Troubles after her grandmother’s pub was bombed, the anxiety that followed her through life from that point, the friend who lured her to a writing group & what happened on the night she had a glass too many with Gillian Anderson!


    Trish and Lorraine also tackle listener questions on parenting twenty-somethings who have moved back home in a warm, honest episode for women navigating midlife, family life and reinvention.


    📩 Got a question? Email hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

    👥 Join the private Facebook group: Postcards from Midlife

    ⭐ Follow, rate and review — it helps other midlife women find the show

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    We're Back! The new season kicks off with summer confessions, a wellness reset & our best guests yet Sep 19, 2026
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    Lorraine & Trish are back for Season 19 of Postcards from Midlife! In this opener, they catch up on their summer — from Cornwall staycations and David Byrne concerts to accidental Ted Lasso interviews and lake-swimming mishaps — & share why midlife women so often feel guilty about resting (hello, Gen X work ethic).


    They also give you a first look at this season's brilliant guest lineup, including:



    • Julia Bradbury on her new book Hack Yourself Healthy and the longevity tips actually worth trying
    • Rose Ferguson, nutritionist, on her four-week reset plan and the MJMB Protocol for more energy
    • Dr Sam Bunting, dermatologist, on midlife skin changes, skincare routines, and cosmetic procedures
    • Professor Tanya Byron on her new book You Are Not a Diagnosis
    • Novelists Louise Kennedy (Stations) and Meg Mason (Sophie Standing There)


    Plus: navigating a full-again "empty nest," the British Heart Foundation Strong Women Challenge, book & telly recommendations for autumn, & stories from the Postcards from Midlife Facebook community.


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    Use code LIFE30


    • Got a question for Julia, Rose, Sam or Tanya? Email hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com
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    • Follow, rate and review — it helps other midlife women find the show

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    Are You Emotionally Burnt Out? Dr Julie Smith on Anxiety, Fear & Overwhelm Jun 27, 2026
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    Lorraine & Trish meet Dr Julie Smith, clinical psychologist, multi-million selling author of ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before’ & one of the most trusted mental health advisors on social media. Discover how to be your own coach to manage midlife plate spinning, shake off your inner critic, shift your thoughts from judgement to curiosity & tune into all your emotions to understand what your brain & body are trying to tell you. Julie also shares how she adopted a ‘predator’ mindset to face her own fears following a breast cancer diagnosis & has reassuring advice for parents about what children really need to support their mental health & wellbeing.


    Plus: Season finale round up: all the best advice from this season’s fabulous guests!


    Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

    Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife

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    How to end a marriage: everything you need to know about divorce Jun 20, 2026
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    Trish & Lorraine speak to divorce coach Nawal Houghton who explains step by step what to do from the moment you think things aren’t right in your marriage, to initiating proceedings, navigating mediation, negotiating finances & thinking about what you need to build your new future. Nawal, who specialises in high conflict divorces, also shares how to cope if things turn toxic, what to do if you’ve been kept in the financial dark, the importance of creating a small support group & the question you must ask yourself if you think it’s best to stay for the children. Plus, how to talk to your kids about what’s happening & supporting their emotional needs now & in the future.


    Plus: Post work dinner panic? Quick, easy & tasty things to make in a hurry

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    10 Unputdownable Books To Add To Your Summer Reading List Jun 13, 2026
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    Hosts Lorraine & Trish share their list of brilliant reads: there is a love story, a powerful memoir, a standout debut novel, and a tip on the funny Agatha Christie style writer you probably don’t know but will love. This curated list has everything: it is perfect for your holiday, train journeys, for summer reading, for book clubs or for those stuck in a reading rut. Plus the duo share insider secrets about the follow up to a book Gen X’ers loved and a new read on couples therapy which is a game changer.


    Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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    Fern Britton reveals the life reset that changed everything Jun 06, 2026
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    TV legend Fern shares her vital life lessons and advice on divorce, single parenting, loss, career reinvention, weight loss, fitness, love and making new friends. The best-selling author and mum-of-four also talks hosts Trish Halpin and Lorraine Candy through how she recovered from depression and suicidal thoughts in midlife with the help of a new health regime, talking therapy and the right medication.


    Plus: The surprising gift hubby Neil got Trish & a family email you all need to send


    Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

    Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife

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    Author Jane Green on divorce, reinvention, living alone, dating men and women & the hallucination that brought her calm. May 30, 2026
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    This candid interview is a great listen for anyone feeling lonely or unsure of where their life is heading or wants to learn to love & value themself. The best-selling Gen X author tells Lorraine & Trish about her remarkable midlife awakening, detailed in her new memoir, Rewilding: Freedom, Fearlessness & Finding Our Way Home. In a powerful conversation she explains the decision to leave her husband, her New York home & the life she’d built over 25 years to move to Marrakech after her career hit a downward spiral. She reveals how she loves living alone & starting again financially. After asking herself the question ‘who would I be if I didn’t care what anyone else thought?’ Jane goes on a ‘rewilding’ journey. Along the way she rediscovers sex & dating, learns to live alone without being lonely & becomes her true authentic self.

    Plus: Will Lorraine’s pelvic floor hold up with her new bouncy exercise regime!!


    Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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    Vitamins, nutrition, energy & sleep - how to max your midlife health May 25, 2026
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    Have a shelf full of vitamins but not sure what if anything they are doing for you? Trish & Lorraine get to the bottom of what we need to take & why in our midlife years, including the one essential we are all most likely missing (big clue: it’s Co-enzyme Q10). Joined by guest Jennifer O’Connell - triathlete, former lawyer & co-founder of The Elevator by Sisterly one & done multivitamin sachets - they discuss why our nutrient needs & ability to absorb them change as we age as well as how to track if they are really making a difference. They also share the science that says there’s no reason we shouldn’t expect to have day-long energy, strong bones & muscles, manageable stress, low inflammation, a strong immune system plus glowing skin, hair and nails .


    Plus: Brainfog bloopers are back!


    Brought to you in partnership with Sisterly. Find out more @sisterly_lab & www.sisterlylab.com


    Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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    Andrea McLean on the shame of financial ruin & how she’s getting her life back on track May 23, 2026
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    In a fascinating, hopeful & helpful conversation the TV presenter & author opens up to Trish & Lorraine about the illness & business venture that ended with her losing her house & selling off her furniture to pay for weekly grocery shops. From being the presenter of Loose Women to being unable to get a job in Starbucks, Andrea describes the highs, the lows & the learnings from a tumultuous period in her life, including the crushing blow of being told ‘Your star has faded’. She also shares the resources that helped her get back on track & how to cope with financial stress while keeping a marriage together in the process.


    Plus: Lorraine’s helpful health alert & Trish’s Swedish adventure


    Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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    How to stop life admin causing you overwhelm Apr 21, 2026
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    Brought to you by Standard Life to raise awareness of Power of Attorney Day


    Trish & Lorraine tackle the never-ending midlife to do list & the biggest causes of the 3am wake up & worry. Joined by Alison Harvie of Carers UK, they discuss why having Power of Attorney in place for you & your loved ones can ensure peace of mind for so many of life’s potential curve balls. Find out who needs one (that’ll be all of us, even if you are married, have a next of kin or are 18 & over & especially if you are a carer), the practicalities of getting one, how to talk to an elderly relative or dependent about why it’s in their best interest to have one, as well as the emotional & financial costs of not having one. A fascinating 30 minute must listen.


    (PS: Can you guess which of your hosts does & doesn’t have a Power of Attorney?!!)



    For more information about Power of Attorney Day: powerofattorneyday.org.uk

    Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com

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