Book Club! 10 unmissable new reads for Spring
Postcards From Midlife
by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
4d ago
Stop everything and order these unputdownable new books now. From murder mystery, to family drama we've got something from every genre including comedy. There's critically acclaimed debuts, a Nobel prize winner's haunting new novel and the latest love-it read from an all time favourite author Anne Tyler. Plus BBC Woman's Hour celebrates 75 years with a book with a twist and a burnt-out advertising executive brings us tales of her green-fingered rebirth. Handy links Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us:  ..read more
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Sara Davies on beating imposter syndrome & saying no to mum guilt
Postcards From Midlife
by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
1w ago
The Dragon’s Den star joins Trish & Lorraine to give her straight talking advice for building a business, making ideas a reality and giving yourself ‘BHAGS’ (that’s big, hairy, audacious goals!). Find out how she overcame her initial fear of her fellow Dragons, the mindset shift she used to beat imposter syndrome, the health scare that kick started a love of running & dramatic weight loss as well as her parenting non-negotiables. Plus: why do couples get competitive & who do Lorraine & Trish watch sexy films with?!! Handy links Discover our content website & sign up for ..read more
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Cure midlife foot problems and beat bunions: your guide to pain-free feet
Postcards From Midlife
by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
1w ago
Lorraine & Trish find out about the small changes you can make daily to foot care which could prevent a variety of health problems in midlife. We ask a podiatrist what you can do about calluses, corns, ingrowing toenails, bunions, plantar fasciitis and osteoarthritis and discover why your feet change shape and size as you age. And Lorraine discusses the 3D scan of her feet which revealed why her knee hurts!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more
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Pepsi Demacque: the Wham! star on fame, friendship finding herself & building a life without children
Postcards From Midlife
by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
1w ago
Lorraine and Trish meet one of their 80s icons, Pepsi DeMacaque, to talk about her remarkable life story from growing up in a North London Caribbean community, the fateful day she was asked to join Wham! and how she built a new life in her 50s in St Lucia, the setting for her new novel Island Song. Discover what it was like going on tour with Wham!, the secret to her decades long friendship with Shirlie Kemp and the one thing that reminds her most about George Michael. She also shares how she found strength in her darkest moments and came to terms with being unable to have children. Plus ..read more
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Beat wrinkles, redness & dark spots with these skin repair gadgets
Postcards From Midlife
by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
2w ago
Are DIY at-home skin boosting gadgets worth the spend? Trish and Lorraine find out by testing Infrared light therapy, laser therapy, and electrical pulse therapy for the face muscles. And the duo explain how you commit to using them and what else you could try if you want a skin reboot in midlife. Watch clips on YouTube and get links to the gadgets on the newsletter Postcards From Lorraine & Trish on Substack.com Handy links Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.c ..read more
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5 easy exercises to kick off your fitness goals, what to eat pre-workout & how to visualise your success
Postcards From Midlife
by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
2w ago
Lorraine & Trish meet former Olympian, personal trainer & lifestyle coach Michelle Griffith Robinson to ask for her advice on how to set realistic goals and stick to them, whatever setbacks you encounter on the way. Discover how to get started on your journey to feeling fitter & stronger, or use her motivational techniques and mindset hacks to step up a notch with your existing plan. She also explains how to eat better to fuel your fitness and the five at home exercises every midlife woman will benefit from. Plus: Lorraine unveils ‘Project Gladiator’ & what on earth has ha ..read more
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Will a DNA test help you lose weight and get healthier? We find out
Postcards From Midlife
by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
3w ago
Trish and Lorraine are back with more midlife news hot off the press! For the first episode of season 14 they get their genes tested to find out how they can boost their health with a bespoke nutrition plan. The nutrigenomic DNA test results reveal how stress affects Trish, why Lorraine's cheese addiction is a good thing and which vitamins the duo could focus on to supplement their diet. Plus the apricot secret you all need to know.  Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & Trish Contact us: hello@po ..read more
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Hold the front page! We're back with a sneak peak at the guests, experts and topics for 2025
Postcards From Midlife
by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
1M ago
More comforting midlife mayhem as Lorraine & Trish celebrate five years of their podcast. Find out what new advice, experts and famous names are heading your way for Season 14 - plus a little taster of the topics they'll cover. And the duo chat about the high points of half a decade working together which may or may not include a bit part in a zombie movie and an A-lister's canine shenanigans.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more
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Revealed! The best budget-friendly Christmas food, booze, stylish gifts & new family games
Postcards From Midlife
by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
2M ago
Whatever size and shape your Christmas will be this year, Trish & Lorraine get the inside track on how to make it go with a bang (and not go mad in the process). The duo are joined by Jane Bruton, the new Editor in Chief of Good Housekeeping, who shares the magazine’s expert know how on all the big and small details, from decor trends, best affordable presents and who really has the best mince pies. Plus: funny festive stories, alternative ways to spend the day & the woman who fell in love with a spatula Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: P ..read more
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Is an emotional vampire draining you? Here's how to love or leave that tricky friend.
Postcards From Midlife
by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin
2M ago
Trish & Lorraine take a new friendship quiz to find out which pals drain us and which friends fuel us. And the duo, who've known each other for over 30 years, tackle the tricky problem of dealing with the friend who is an emotional vampire, always stealing your energy and possibly making you comfort eat! They learn how to walk away, set boundaries or find a path back to friendship joy. Plus: Lorraine fights the invasion of the 'man buns' in the sauna, and Trish tackles speedos in the steam room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more
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