Postcards From Midlife

Please note there is some swearing in this episodeLorraine & Trish are joined by actor Julie Graham to talk about her remarkable career and life including how she got through the worst of times - divorce, losing her home, menopause and the death of her closest friend - to the best of times, from the friendships that sustain her to falling in love with a younger man who makes her feel ‘vibrant, sexy and alive'. She also shares how parenting her daughters healed unresolved pain from her own childhood, and why no woman should ever look back and regret staying in a relationship. Plus: Trish & Lorraine announce the launch of the ‘Put it Away & Clean Your Paws' campaign & how to respond the first time someone asks if you're a granny (when you're not)Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's exam season for parents & caregivers of teens so hosts Trish and Lorraine deliver the complete guide to helping the whole family cope with stress, anxiety, panic and nerves. From when to step in with revision, questions to ask post exam, easy tricks to make their days calmer, tips to avoid nagging and how to be the parent they come to for advice. Plus how to motivate the 'bare minimum' child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine & Trish are joined by the breakout star of MAFS Australia who won the hearts of millions across the globe with her warm hearted empathy, wisdom, loving care and advice. Lucinda shares her life philosophies, including the ‘5 agreements' she lives by; how she healed from heartbreak & put herself back together as well as coming to terms with never being a mum. Find out what happened when the cameras stopped rolling and how she discovered the real purpose the world had for her. Plus: Why rowing is good for your relationship & - wardrobe update - why Trish is sporting compression socks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final show of the season Lorraine & Trish meet feminist comedy legend Sally Phillips, who plays Bridget Jones ride or die Shazzer in all four films. Sally chats about filming Mad About The Boy, the fourth and most successful movie of the franchise, as well as the power of her female friends, ageing on screen, life as a mum of 3 sons, and what it's like to find your power in your 50s. Plus: practical life, love & health tips from the past 24 shows and why Lorraine won't allow hats indoors, shrugging or sweaters as scarves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why going grey is now the cool new choice for women & how you do it with style : Lorraine & Trish talk to the experts about every aspect of going grey from the cuts and colours to how to do it yourself at home. This is your complete guide to letting your grey grow out whatever hair type or shade you have. Handy linksFor your exclusive 30% discount on Josh Wood products, listen to the episode and head hereDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Mother's Day, Lorraine & Trish take a deep dive into motherlove in all its forms. The duo meet journalist and political commentator Molly Jong Fast to discuss her moving new memoir chronicling her mother Erica Jong's descent into dementia at the same time her husband Matt was diagnosed with cancer. She talks to the duo about childhood trauma, growing up with the celebrated feminist and author of Fear of Flying, Erica, who she describes as an alcoholic narcissist, as well as her own battle with drug and alcohol addiction in her teens. Find out how Molly broke the cycle to become the mother she always wished she'd had, her advice for looking after a parent with dementia and what it means to forgive. Plus: Is your heart younger than you & the mystery of the missing airpods is finally solved.Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish and Lorraine reveal two hard working make-up buys that they love which cover-up redness and blemished skin in midlife in their short midweek show plus supermarket homewares to snap up and an idea for that special birthday gift for him or her. Links to everything we mention on the podcast are on our weekly Substack newsletter hereHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her first ever podcast interview, midlife fitness phenomenon Caroline Idiens, aka Caroline's Circuits, who has over 2 million followers on Instagram, tells Lorraine & Trish about the career change that transformed her life and the reason women can't get enough of her short and effective strength workouts. She also shares the 6 week exercise, nutrition, & mindset plan that she credits with looking and feeling great in midlife and how it inspired her new Sunday Times best-selling book Fit at 50 - including what supplements she swears by and the breakfast that powers her day. Plus: How to save a midlife friendship & Lorraine's unfortunate ‘intimate' incidentHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Trish and Lorraine explain why putting your midlife body under thermal stress can help reduce inflammation, boost cardiovascular health and increase your ability to cope with stress or anxiety. It may also help you lose weight if that is your goal. Cold water dipper Lorraine gets to grips with the science of extreme temperature therapy and finds out from the experts why an ice plunge and a hot sauna may be the missing link in helping you enjoy better health as you age. Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef and cookery writer Melissa Hemsley joins Trish & Lorraine to help them get more organised in the kitchen to save money and be more sustainable. From ‘fridge admin' to batch cooking she tells the duo how to get your household to eat smarter, tastier and healthier all at the same time. On the eve of her 40th birthday, she also reveals why it's never too late to start a university degree, and why leaving school at 18 was the making of her. Plus: Trish goes missing in a restaurant & TV shows, exhibitions, plays & podcasts to keep you entertained this springHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish & Lorraine ask award-winning pharmacist Pupinder Ghatora exactly why we need collagen as we age, whether it can really help to plump skin and sort brittle nails and hair & how long it takes to see a difference. The co-founder of Ingenious Collagen also explains how to boost your body's production of it through your diet, and what to look out for if you're considering taking a supplement. Brought to you in partnership with Ingenious CollagenHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine & Trish meet holistic therapist Estelle Bingham, aka The Heart Whisperer, to find out how to release our hidden energy in order to get out of a rut, recover from loss, trauma, grief or heartache & find a vibrant new energy for midlife. Follow along with her mini meditation and discover how to raise children to be in tune & comfortable with their emotions. Plus: Trish gets another speeding ticket & the gothic horror novel every woman should readHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish & Lorraine turn agony aunts to offer advice and resources on relationship, family and career dilemmas. Is it OK to call out a friend's bad behaviour? Should you always put your teens' needs before your own & where to start when you wake up one day and decide you want to live a different life?Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rupy Aujla, aka The Doctor's Kitchen, joins Trish & Lorraine to explain why he's changed his mind on exactly how much protein women in midlife need as he shares the new research in his latest cookbook, Healthy High Protein. The duo hear about his best protein-boosting recipes for veggies and meat eaters, discover what it really does for your body (clue it's way more than just muscle building), how to eat more & make it affordable as well as what you really need to know about protein shakes and supplements. Plus: Is Trish being recruited by the CIA? And another tale from Lorraine's big pants archive…Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their bitesize midweek show Trish and Lorraine share simple but life changing tips, tricks and buys under £10 that they love. From the gadget that will save you keyboard strain to why a head torch is invaluable when it comes to midlife digestion. The duo also have a Vinted trick to make your home smell good and a condiment that you will love at dinner time. Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine & Trish meet psychotherapist, dating mentor and family counsellor Lucy Cavendish to find out what to do if you think your relationship is floundering, has already hit the rocks or you're ready to get back in the dating game. Her helpful advice includes what next if you think you've married the wrong person as well as the questions to ask yourself if you want to rescue your relationship and nurture it happily towards a new life stage. The love coach also shares her own relationship milestones, including how dating a much younger man helped her through her marriage breakup. Plus: Being brave - Trish throws herself down a mountain for the first time & a cheese related brain fog blooperHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our intrepid duo try and test the at-home fitness gadgets which could transform your workouts in midlife. Trish and Lorraine explain why weight and resistance training is crucial as we age and help you set a workout routine for the week which doesn't have to involve joining a gym. The pair test a weighted vest, and a new travel-friendly DIY resistance band set which will help you increase fitness. And they share their own personal fitness journeys post perimenopause and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best-selling author joins Trish & Lorraine to chat about her funny & insightful new book We All Live Here - they discuss midlife mayhem, family, divorce, dating & sex as well as how to push past rejection and move forwards in life without resentment. She also shares her decision to offload responsibility & why friendships, dogs & a new trick she's discovered are her favourite ways to beat stress. Plus: How to de-grump yourself in the winter doldrums & an unusual oregano remedy listeners swear byHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goodbye Dry January, hello damp February! Lorraine & Trish find out about the new trend in off-dry lower alcohol wines which taste great and reduce your booze intake. They ask an expert which supermarket tipples to buy and find out which special wines to give as a gift for a special occasion. And the duo also try a no-alcohol whisky cocktail and chat about supplements that may reduce hangovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine and Trish find out how their 'food selves' are affecting their midlife relationships at home and work with Dr Andrea Oskis, an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist whose new book ‘The Kitchen Shrink: what our food reveals about our relationships' explains the powerful impact of food on our emotional lives Dr Oskis has been called a combination between Esther Perel and Nigella Lawson and explains how what you eat reveals how you love and how you've been loved. Plus: Why are there no #Tradwives over 30 and more brain fog bloopers from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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: Celebrating five years of Postcards from Midlife & Trish goes full Womble with her unexpected Christmas presentHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comHandy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 happened to poor Margo the podcat's bum?Handy linksDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 spatulaDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Lorraine & Trish are joined by Financial Times Consumer Editor Claer Barrett to answer all the key questions about managing money in this post-budget, cost-of-living era. Find out how a financial rethink could be a game changer, what to consider if you're reevaluating your career, the money mistakes too many couples make and how to teach your kids finance skills for life. Clear also reveals her personal daily habits to manage and make the best of her own money. Plus: Your lovely acts of kindness & Bridget Jones is back. Hallelujah!Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish & Lorraine have 6 kids between them (aged 13-22) and share their personal advice on parenting teens in today's world as well as asking experts for easy to implement tips that will improve family harmony. They reveal what to do when your teen won't wake up for school, questions to ask yourself about your teen's behaviour and the duo find out why the internet is not the 'smoking gun' causing teenager's to have anxious thoughts. Plus the resources that could help you. Share this episode with anyone parenting adolescents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine and Trish meet wellness guru Liz Earle who explains why she's feeling fitter, healthier, happier, smarter and sexier aged 61 than ever before. She reveals the steps we can all take now to roll back the years so we can enjoy an energetic new chapter, which for Liz includes a relationship with a much younger man. Find out how she navigated the world of online dating post divorce and why 8 is now her lucky number.Plus: brain fog bloopers, surprising celebrity crushes & the joy of being ‘vintage' Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters: Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Check us out on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their weekly bite size 'how to win at midlife' episode Lorraine & Trish find out the best way to protect your teeth as you age and why your oral health needs change over the years. They ask an expert about teeth whiteners, night time teeth grinding, hormones and gum health and why a 'toilet seat white" smile is best avoided! And should you use mouthwash or not? The duo answer all your teeth questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish & Lorraine talk to Jodi Picoult - one of the most read living authors with 40 million books sold worldwide - about her new novel, in which she suggests it was a woman who wrote most of Shakespeare's plays. And the 58-year old mum of three and grandma of two reveals why she's compelled to tackle the most pressing political and social issues of the day, including reproductive rights, school shootings, death row inmates, race relations and gay rights in her groundbreaking novels. She also tells the duo about the best present she's ever been given and the song that always gets her on the dancefloor. Plus: Must watch TV shows, happy hibernating habits & why air fryers are a teen's best friendDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baby, it's cold outside and Lorraine & Trish have found six brilliant, cosy, budget friendly things to buy which will boost your mood on darker days or make great gifts including a unique candle scent, luxe recycled slippers and vintage designer scarves. The duo also discuss their Scottish holidays and Trish's layering addiction. -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine and Trish speak to NHS menopause specialist Dr Juliet Balfour for a definitive explanation of HRT products and prescribing guidelines; getting the best service and support from your GP; deciding if HRT and testosterone is right for you; the lifestyle changes that really make a difference as well as the health issues - osteoporosis, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes - every midlife woman needs to be aware of. Plus: The former glossy mag editors dish the dirt on their days at the helm of Red, ELLE, Marie Claire and Cosmo.Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish & Lorraine put the 'sniff, flop, drop' technique to the test in thier guide to improving your pelvic floor in midlife: a time when a decline in pelvic health may cause upsetting and painful symptoms. They find out how pelvic physiotherapy works and dispel some of the myths Gen X women may believe when it comes to maintaining a strong pelvic floor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Leicester Square Theatre, Trish, Lorraine and their special guests share inspiring stories and practical advice about the life-changing moments that can pivot you to new adventures and career success. Helping you to reignite your passion for what you do, turn a side hustle into a business, retrain in something new or just chuck it all in and escape on your dream escapade are adventure activist Jessica Hepburn, business leader Karen Blackett OBE and careers expert Sarah Ellis, co-author of Squiggly Careers. Discover their tips on decision making, networking & skillset assessing, to writing a winning CV & measuring your success milestones. This episode is brought to you in support of the Careers Can Change campaignHandy linksFind career change resources & advice: careerscanchange.co.ukDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish & Lorraine talk through all the practical sleep advice experts have given them and explain what works when your hormones go haywire in midlife. They tackle sleep restriction, sleep drive, journaling to aid sleep and what to do when you wake up regularly at 3am. Plus the one eye mask that really cuts out the light and a Nap test to find out exactly how much more sleep you need. Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish and Lorraine meet the legendary Australian writer and explorer Robyn Davidson, whose international best seller Tracks recounted her 1700 mile solo walk across the outback with just her dog and four camels for company, and was also made into a Hollywood film. Now at 74, in a beautiful and moving conversation, she looks back on her unconventional life, from passionate and heartbreaking love affairs and choosing not to have children, to her mother's suicide and building a life and identity from ‘scraps'. Plus where and how to travel solo as a woman. Plus: Rant incoming - what we really thought about that Panorama HRT documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish and Lorraine show you how to find a positive mindset around getting dressed and discover what's really going on emotionally when we suddenly hate everything in our closet. They share practical tips from a style expert and discover how 'wardrobe dysmorphia" may be ruining your love of fashion. Plus the duo reveal the 6 most loved pieces they have kept from their days editing glossy magazines.Discover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.