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Postcards From Midlife

Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin

Are you living in a hormonal hothouse battling it out with your teens while the dog, cat and husband look on? You're not alone. Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin have been editing glossy magaz...

Episodes

20 of 301 episodes

Meg Mason: Loneliness, shame & relationships plus 6 new Book Club reads

Surrounded by people but still feel lonely? Bestselling author Meg Mason ( Sorrow and Bliss ) joins Lorraine and Trish to talk about how she...

1:04:24Oct 17, 2026

Dr Sam Bunting on midlife skin: rosacea, fine lines, Botox & SPF

Meet Dr Sam Bunting, the leading dermatologist who says you don't need facials, a silk pillowcase or have to drink gallons of water to get b...

54:39Oct 10, 2026

Julia Bradbury: The Health Tests Worth Having After 40

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...

1:01:38Oct 3, 2026

Best-selling novelist Louise Kennedy on fame after fifty & overcoming lifelong anxiety

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 wri...

45:18Sep 26, 2026

We're Back! The new season kicks off with summer confessions, a wellness reset & our best guests yet

Lorraine & Trish are back for Season 19 of Postcards from Midlife! In this opener, they catch up on their summer — from Cornwall staycations...

33:22Sep 19, 2026

Are You Emotionally Burnt Out? Dr Julie Smith on Anxiety, Fear & Overwhelm

Lorraine & Trish meet Dr Julie Smith, clinical psychologist, multi-million selling author of ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before’ & one of t...

1:02:22Jun 27, 2026

How to end a marriage: everything you need to know about divorce

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...

1:01:56Jun 20, 2026

10 Unputdownable Books To Add To Your Summer Reading List

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 t...

30:52Jun 13, 2026

Fern Britton reveals the life reset that changed everything

TV legend Fern shares her vital life lessons and advice on divorce, single parenting, loss, career reinvention, weight loss, fitness, love a...

47:46Jun 6, 2026

Author Jane Green on divorce, reinvention, living alone, dating men and women & the hallucination that brought her calm.

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...

57:44May 30, 2026

Vitamins, nutrition, energy & sleep - how to max your midlife health

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 ta...

42:44May 25, 2026

Andrea McLean on the shame of financial ruin & how she’s getting her life back on track

In a fascinating, hopeful & helpful conversation the TV presenter & author opens up to Trish & Lorraine about the illness & business venture...

50:47May 23, 2026

How to stop life admin causing you overwhelm

Brought to you by Standard Life to raise awareness of Power of Attorney Day Trish & Lorraine tackle the never-ending midlife to do list & th...

32:19Apr 21, 2026

Poet Donna Ashworth’s masterclass on grief, intentional positivity & the daily ritual that could change your life

The ‘people’s poet’ joins Lorraine & Trish to talk about her remarkable life - from cruise ship singer to best selling writer - all the whil...

52:54Apr 18, 2026

Revive your midlife career: how to grow in your role, change jobs or turn a side hustle into a business

Trish & Lorraine are joined by career expert Helen Tupper for expert advice on how to take your career in the direction you really want, whe...

54:07Apr 11, 2026

Stop overthinking, avoid anxious spiralling & beat overwhelm with our foolproof guide to coping with uncertainty

Lorraine & Trish are joined by cognitive scientist Katherine Templar-Lewis who explains why midlife is a period of peak uncertainty & what i...

44:47Apr 4, 2026

The 5 things you need to do at your next GP appointment by TV’s Dr Nighat Arif

Trish & Lorraine welcome back GP extraordinaire & women’s health expert Dr Nighat Arif to talk about her new book The Complete Guide to Fami...

57:48Mar 29, 2026

How to manage your weight health through peri-menopause & beyond. Tips on midlife weight loss, nutrition, fitness and mental health

Lorraine & Trish meet Weight Watchers’ chief medical officer Dr Kim Boyd to get all the facts & advice on the real reasons we’re prone to pu...

51:39Mar 22, 2026

Ask us anything: will he forgive my affair, my teen daughter won’t lose weight & my adult kids want ‘low/no’ contact

Lorraine & Trish turn agony aunts & delve into their (digital) postbag to solve listeners’ dilemmas. Learn about ‘mattering’ & how it could...

38:32Mar 1, 2026

Longevity masterclass: Calm your nervous system, beat overwhelm & boost healthspan

Trish & Lorraine meet leading integrative health specialist Dr Tamsin Lewis & discover the surprising fundamentals for creating mind & body...

58:15Feb 22, 2026