Postcards From Midlife

Surrounded by people but still feel lonely? Bestselling author Meg Mason (Sorrow and Bliss) joins Lorraine and Trish to talk about how she wrote her new novel Sophie Standing There, a story of love, loneliness and life after divorce. Meg shares her own feelings of acute loneliness and the shame that comes with it for many women, as well as what saved her. She also reveals how midlife wisdom has made her more compassionate towards herself, why she is finally able to ask for what she wants in life and what she really thinks of her readers getting Sorrow And Bliss tattoos.Plus: Lorraine’s empty nest surprise & how the universe conspired this week for Trish📩 Got a question? Email [email protected] 👥 Join the private Facebook group: Postcards from Midlife ⭐ Follow, rate and review — it helps other midlife women find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV’s Julia Bradbury was diagnosed with breast cancer at 51. Then she went on a mission to give herself the best shot at a long, healthy life. The mum of three joins Lorraine and Trish to share the screening tests worth having, how she quit alcohol and tamed her sugar addiction, and the free daily habits any midlifer can follow, all without overwhelm, guilt or shame. Because sometimes, you just have to eat the goddamn cake!Julia's book, Hack Yourself Healthy, is out now in paperback.Plus: Trish got scammed (find out how), second-time-round wedding dressing, and six things to look forward to this autumn.📩 Questions? [email protected] 👥 Join our Facebook group: Postcards from Midlife ⭐ Follow, rate and review to help other midlife women find us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 tryingRose Ferguson, nutritionist, on her four-week reset plan and the MJMB Protocol for more energyDr Sam Bunting, dermatologist, on midlife skin changes, skincare routines, and cosmetic proceduresProfessor Tanya Byron on her new book You Are Not a DiagnosisNovelists 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.Nature's Best Pea Protein link: https://tidd.ly/3UWJpSZUse code LIFE30Got a question for Julia, Rose, Sam or Tanya? Email [email protected] the private Facebook group: Postcards from MidlifeFollow, rate and review — it helps other midlife women find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine & Trish learn some surprising, reassuring advice & helpful tips from clinical sleep physiologist, Stephanie Romiszewski. Discover the easy morning routine that will boost your sleep drive & improve your sleep patterns in just a few weeks; spot the triggers that fuel sleep anxiety & the truth about magnesium, blue light, sleep tracking apps & the 8 hours myth exploded. Plus: gym shorts - yay or nay? And the personality test which called one of your hosts “corrupt, evil and defective”!Contact: [email protected]: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More comforting midlife mayhem as Lorraine & Trish get back in the saddle for Season 17. Find out what new, uplifting advice, experts and famous names are heading your way over the coming weeks - plus a little taster of the topics they'll cover. Plus pet news: will Margo still retain the role of official Pod Cat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.