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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
  • Are You Emotionally Burnt Out? Dr Julie Smith on Anxiety, Fear & Overwhelm
    Jun 27 2026

    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

    Join our private Facebook Group here


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • How to end a marriage: everything you need to know about divorce
    Jun 20 2026

    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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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 10 Unputdownable Books To Add To Your Summer Reading List
    Jun 13 2026

    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

    Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife

    Join our private Facebook Group here

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    31 mins
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