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Parenting teenagers and navigating midlife can feel like a perfect storm. One moment you're managing eye-rolls and slammed doors, the next you're questioning why no one warned you about perimenopause. In this episode, Steph is joined by journalist, author, and parenting pro Lorraine Candy for a frank and reassuring conversation about raising teens, handling hormones, and keeping a sense of humour through it all.In this episode Steph and Lorraine cover:Why teenagers behave like they do (and how to stay calm when they don't)Talking to your kids about relationships, social media and boundariesThe truth about perimenopause and why so many women feel dismissedWhy midlife and parenting teens can feel like an emotional rollercoasterPractical strategies for keeping communication open and family life less stressfulLorraine also opens up about midlife, perimenopause and why so many women feel unsupported when they seek medical help. From advocating for yourself at the GP to understanding why teenagers don't seem to "see" mess, this conversation is packed with insights, humour and reassurance for parents in the thick of it.In this episode, we discuss:The teenage brain: why logic often goes out the windowHow to talk to your kids about sex, relationships, and social mediaThe struggles of perimenopause and why GPs still don't have the right answersWhy midlife and parenting teens collide in unexpected waysThe importance of connection, dinner table conversations, and knowing when to back offLorraine Candy, is an author, editor and podcaster. She co-hosts the Postcards From Midlife podcast with Trish Halpin, host of The Times' podcast, The Parent Pod and is the author of 3 incredible books. She is a former editor of Cosmo, ELLE and Sunday Times Style and a mum of four children.Steph's InstagramThoughtful gifts at Don't Buy Her FlowersThis episode we are proud to have two excellent sponsors:Anara Skincare - luxury, natural skincare without compromise. Use code DBHF20 for 20% off.Sweet Freedom - award winning syrups and spreads, always sweet, always natural. Use code DBHF15 for 15% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cally talks to hosts of hit podcast ‘Postcards from Midlife' Trish Halpin and Lorraine Candy about: friendship, fashion, midlife, gender, journalism, allyship, glass ceilings, broken rungs, misogyny, social mobility, impostor syndrome, ambition, vulnerability, Oprah, asking for help and cheese. Postcards from Midlife podcast Lorraine's book FaceBook group Postcards from Midlife Instagram Trish's Instagram Lorraine's Instagram More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is another chance to listen to my chat with journalist, author and podcaster Lorraine Candy.Lorraine is the mum to four kids and she is the author of Mum What's Wrong With You – 101 Things Only Mothers Of Teenage Girls Know which offers easy to follow, down to earth advice, lighting the way for other mums of teens.She shares all sorts of wisdom on this episode, recorded in 2021, from someone who has been there and got the t-shirt, like navigating the big teenage milestones and the biological reason your teenager has an incredibly messy bedroom….Buy Lorraine's book here, listen to her podcast Postcards From Midlife and follow her on Instagram.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and won awards including a Grammy. Her upbeat, genre-defying pop music dominated the charts in the 2000s, from her break out hit I'm Like A Bird to her 2006 album Loose and its stand out hit Maneater. After finding that her music had been rediscovered by a whole new generation of fans on social media, she's back with 7, her first album since 2017.In February 2021, a coup returned Myanmar to military rule, overthrowing the democratically elected government. Under the regime, violence against civilians has escalated, with thousands jailed, tortured and killed – although the numbers are believed be much higher. At least three million people have been displaced. Just two weeks ago, a UN Report outlined the gendered impact of the coup: It found that military forces have committed widespread forms of sexual violence. However, despite the coup's devastating impact, women and girls are taking on key roles within the resistance movement. Also this month, there have been separate news reports that women are being conscripted into the military. Nuala discussed the situation with Tin Htar Swe, the former head of The BBC's Burmese Service.Woman's Hour broadcast from Lord's Cricket Ground as England faced New Zealand for the culmination of a five-match T20 International series and to mark 25 years since the Marylebone Cricket Club, that runs Lord's, allowed women to become members. During the programme she spoke to World Cup winning cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent and the England and Wales Cricket Board's Head of the Women's professional game, Beth Barrett-Wild. She also spoke to girls about why they love playing cricket. Nuala was also given a tour of Lord's – taking in the spots of most significance to women's history at the ground. She heard about Baroness Rachel Heyhoe Flint and Martha Grace, the mother of a player who is considered one of the all time greats, W. G. Grace. Her tour guide Rachel Pagan met her just outside the ground. Taking children out of school during term time was in the news this week as the new Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said there "will have to be consequences" for parents who fail to keep their children in school. It's illegal to take children out without the school's permission. Minimum fines, imposed by local authorities, for taking children out of class without permission for five school days will rise from £60 per child to £80 per child from August.. In her first interview since taking up the post, the education secretary spoke to the BBC's education correspondent Branwen Jeffries. We hear from parent, Laura Melling who recently went viral on TikTok for discussing a fine she'd received after taking her young daughters out of school for a holiday during term time and we spoke to journalist and parenting author Lorraine Candy.Annie Garthwaite's second novel, The King's Mother, tells the story of historical figure Cecily Neville, mother of Edward IV and Richard III. Annie believes Cecily's role in the Wars of the Roses has been hugely underestimated by historians and her novel places her firmly at the heart of the action. Essie Fox has written five historical novels and her most recent, The Fascination, is set in the world of Victorian theatres and travelling fairs. They join Nuala to discuss the challenge of writing the stories of women who have been overlooked by the history books.Adele, one of the world's best-selling music artists, has revealed in an interview ahead of her concerts in Munich next month, that she will be stepping back from music temporarily after growing tired of the slog of fame and missing her old life. She talks about her "tank being empty" and the author and broadcaster Emma Gannon joined Anita to talk about when it all gets a bit much.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Rebecca Myatt

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, journalist Lorraine Candy talks about regulating emotions, shifting mindset throughout motherhood and how to make time for yourself. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, award-winning journalist Lorraine Candy gives an insight into midlife, why you don't need to people please and the importance of doing what you want to do. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Women in leadership special part 1: Lorraine Candy on midlife liberation In this episode, we chat with Lorraine Candy, journalist and author of ‘What's Wrong with Me? 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know'.   Hello, did you miss us? We're beginning Season 8 with a series of special episodes devoted to women in leadership. And we're kicking off this season with one hell of a guest. We're joined by the one and only Lorraine Candy, award-winning journalist, co-host of the phenomenally successful podcast Postcards from Midlife, and author. Her new book, ‘What's Wrong With Me?: 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know' is out now in paperback. We wanted to find out what lessons Lorraine's book has for the workplace, and what leaders need to do differently. This was an eye-opening conversation for us. We discuss the transformation - and liberation- that women experience in midlife, and how this chapter is a time of change that forces many of us to sit with loss and painful feelings. We talk about menopause and perimenopause, and we discuss the strength and freedom that lies on the other side of midlife turbulence. Lorraine shares invaluable advice on how leaders and employers can better support women through it all. Thank you to Lorraine for kicking off our new season with an inspiring, uplifting conversation. Photo of Lorraine Candy is credited to Neil Cooper   Notes Order What's Wrong with Me? : 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know by Lorraine Candy Listen to Postcards from Midlife We are delighted that this episode of Starts At The Top is sponsored by Arvato CRM Solutions. Arvato CRM Solutions designs and delivers award-winning customer service, business process outsourcing (BPO), and digital and intelligent automation solutions for some of the world's most respected brands, as well as innovative charity and public sector clients. They partner with clients to help them define their customer experience and transformation strategies by implementing the right technology, people, and processes to improve their customer journey, while driving new efficiencies and helping them prepare for the future. To find out more about how Arvato CRM Solutions could help an organisation like yours and to receive a free no-obligation chat visit their website. Email us with your questions and ideas for future episodesstartsatthetop@gmail.com And please leave us a review if you enjoy what you hear! Editing and production - Syren Studios with Paul Thomas Music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/music Full transcript of this episode (srt file) Full transcript of this episode (.txt file)  Transcripts are also available through your podcast app.

Welcome to part 1 of the 2023 wrap up show where Lauren and Nicole will be reminiscing and playing snippets of some of their highlights of the year. In todays episode they chat all about some of the favourite and most memorable products they've tested out and some of the amazing guests who have joined them this year including: Lorraine Candy, Bosh, Anna Mathur, Zoe Blaskey, Dirtea, Sheer Element, Daye, Essentially Joanna and Absolute Collagen. If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, come follow us at all our channels  To pre order our book “Have You Tried This?” click here  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Have-You-Tried-This-Only/dp/1801293139/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1O7EA4ZF1O5CS&keywords=have+you+tried+this&qid=1699449028&sprefix=have+you+tried+%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-2 For our exclusive merch - https://self-care-club.myspreadshop.co.uk/ Join our private facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1115099072702743/?ref=share_group_link Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfcareclubpod/ YouTube https://youtube.com/c/SelfCareClub TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLnXyS1S/ Email hello@theselfcareclub.co.uk  Website www.theselfcareclub.co.ukl Studio production by @launchpodstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this insightful episode, I sit down with Lorraine Candy, former Editor of Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Style Magazine, who has spent her career thinking about, writing about, and interviewing women. Despite external markers of success, including a successful career, a husband, and four children, Lorraine candidly shares her journey, revealing that life isn't always as sussed as it seems. Key Discussion Points: The Unravelling in Mid-Life: Lorraine opens up about the shaming and frightening experience of unravelling in mid-life, challenging the assumptions tied to external success. Navigating Menopause: The episode delves into the often misunderstood and myth-laden topic of menopause. Lorraine sheds light on the importance of accurate information about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the alarming statistics linking hormone imbalances to mental health challenges, including suicide. Identity at the Heart of Change: Explore the core principles of identity and how understanding ourselves plays a crucial role in navigating change, particularly for Lorraine as a parent. Adaptability and Change: The conversation emphasizes the importance of embracing adaptability and change in all aspects of our identities, with a spotlight on Lorraine's experiences as a parent. Slowing Down and Making Space: Discover the significance of slowing down, learning to say no, and creating space for curiosity—a concept referred to as 'a fertile void.' Lorraine advocates for making space to explore new possibilities in our lives. The Role of Humor and Friendship: Lorraine highlights the importance of humor and the support of friends in maintaining mental and emotional well-being. Routes to Safety and Connection: Learn about personal routes to a sense of safety and feeling at home in our bodies. This can include activities such as cold water swimming, reading, dancing, and embracing the power of human connection through hugs. Tune in as Lorraine Candy shares her wisdom on navigating life's complexities, challenging societal expectations, and finding true well-being from within. Find Lorraine: Book: https://amzn.eu/d/jbDQUUx Instagram: @lorrainecandy Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/postcardsfrommidlife Find Julia: Website: https://juliasamuel.co.uk/ Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe Produced by Rutherford Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode I am joined by Lorraine Candy, an award-winning journalist, editor, and best-selling author, who shares her transformative journey through midlife and the intricate challenges posed by the perimenopause. In a candid exploration, Lorraine unveils the psychological and physical impacts of this life stage, recounting moments of feeling overwhelmed and confronting unexpected stress. As a seasoned professional and devoted mother, she navigates the complexities of identity, enduring feelings of judgement, and the profound effects of sleep disturbances, providing a relatable narrative for women in similar stages of life.In our enlightening conversation, Lorraine underscores the importance of prioritising self-care, urging women to don their oxygen masks before tending to others—a powerful metaphor for the journey through midlife. With a keen focus on debunking misinformation, particularly surrounding HRT, Lorraine empowers women to make informed choices about their well-being. Her latest book, 'You Are Not Alone,' serves as a beacon for fostering understanding, vulnerability, and connection among women navigating the challenges of midlife. Find Lorraine:Book: https://amzn.eu/d/jbDQUUxInstagram: @lorrainecandyPodcast: https://play.acast.com/s/postcardsfrommidlifeFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you're struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine Candy does not mess around when it comes to midlife and the menopause. In this impassioned episode, her heartfelt desire for sharing information about both, including HRT and how society views women's pain, is palpable. Lorraine is the former Editor in Chief of Elle, Cosmopolitan and the Sunday Times Style, now co-host of the podcast ‘Postcards from Midlife' and author of ‘What's Wrong With Me: 101 Things Midlife Women Need To Know'. Midlife is often a huge period of great change for women, whether it's yourself or someone you know. Lorraine, like many women, has been through seismic changes - from leaving her career after 30 years, seeing her children leave home and experiencing perimenopause.Here, she talks to Annie about these changes, how they materialise, the Void, changing systems, societal expectations and ultimately how to navigate what can be a destabilising period and come through invigorated. Here, she talks to Annie about these changes, how they materialise, the Void, changing systems, societal expectations and ultimately how to navigate what can be a destabilising period and come through invigorated. You can buy Lorraine's books and find her other content here:https://linktr.ee/lcandyclubChanges is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling with adult children leaving home for the first time? Award-winning journalist and parenting expert Lorraine Candy joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share advice on navigating and coping with empty nest syndrome.In this episode - brought to you in partnership with TV Licensing - Liz and Lorraine recall their own experiences of sending their adult children off to university and the emotions that came with.Lorraine reveals why treating your children as your ‘best friend' isn't helpful parenting, explains why she doesn't allow her children to take their phones in their rooms at bedtime, and shares simple strategies she uses with her family to keep connected.This special edition of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show was produced as a paid partnership with TV Licensing. For helpful advice on getting a TV Licence for University as well as other checklists needed for uni life, check out tvl.co.uk/liz. Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the TV Licensing website for university studentsPurchase Mum, What's Wrong With You by Lorraine CandyLearn more about the Postcards from Midlife podcastSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To round out our series of summer specials, we've combed the archive for some of the most insightful chats we've had about the menopause. There are a myriad of symptoms associated with menopause and it manifests differently for everyone, so it's important we continue to talk about it and to share helpful tips that make this stage of life a little easier to navigate. In this episode, you'll hear from writer Lorraine Candy, model Penny Lancaster, MP Carolyn Harris who campaigned to make HRT more affordable for women in England, TV presenters Davina McCall and Lorraine Kelly, plus functional nutritionist Pippa Campbell, who explains why our body shape may change as we go through the menopause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist, editor and author Lorraine Candy joins us to discuss her latest book, ‘What's Wrong With Me?': 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know.Lorraine talks about a “huge unravelling” she experienced at around 47 years old, when she went through the perimenopause, and how a lack of knowledge about this process made her feel she was “going mad”.We also discuss female rage, older women being sidelined in popular culture, and why the the myth that women can ‘have it all' is a dangerous one.Check out Love Lives on Independent TV and all major podcast platforms, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week's episode on the Motherkind Podcast, where we chat with the incredible podcaster and author Lorraine Candy. She is a journalist for pretty much all my favourite magazines, including Sunday Times Style, and she recently gave it all up to create her podcast – Postcards from Midlife which celebrates and supports midlife women. She's also written a book about it which is absolutely brilliant.   This episode is about: Why we need to understand better the changes that happen to us hormonally, emotionally, and spiritually. Why we HAVE to commit to self-care and the importance of showing it to our children The surprising mental changes we go through during the peri, pre and menopause stage Ultimately, Lorraine says we shouldn't wait for these changes to come as a surprise; instead, we should be prepared so we can thrive instead of just survive.  I hope you love this episode. Special thanks to our sponsors Athletic Greens Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram and threads for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Did you know that we offer corporate workshops for parents and long term coaching for mothers in the workplace? Learn more by clicking here.

Podcaster, author and journalist Lorraine Candy returns to the podcast this week to talk about thriving in midlife and the importance of sharing menopause knowledge and spreading awareness. Lorraine is co-host of the popular podcast series Postcards from Midlife, which often looks at the Generation X experience of the perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, she joins Dr Louise to discuss her new book What's Wrong With Me? 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know, which is a compelling and reassuring account of how to live a magnificent midlife. The book draws on many women's experiences to look at the emotional side of midlife and how our identity as women can change during this time.  Lorraine shares three reasons you should buy her new book: It will make you laugh – which is always important. It is packed full of expert advice that can support you to change your life in midlife. Find out more about the emotional changes and impact of midlife, looking at how your identity can change in your 40s and 50s. Click here for more details on Lorraine's new book. You can access the Podcasts from Midlife podcast here and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.  

Cora Bissett isn't just a woman of a whole load of talents, she's also a total smasher, so Hannah was delighted to natter about her award-winning show, What Girls Are Made Of. Returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for a third-time, it charts Cora's time in early 90s indie band Darlingheart, so she and Hannah talk about the music industry then, the music industry now and being a teenager in a band. Mick's been on the Zoom with award-winning journalist and editor, author, podcast host and midlife expert Lorraine Candy, to talk about the magnificence waiting to be unlocked in a woman's midlife, how we unlock it, and what the feck's going to happen to our gums. And in Rated or Dated, it's Christmas in July as we watch 1988's Die Hard. Yippee-ki-yay, listeners!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine Candy is the go-to voice for a generation of women seeking information and guidance. Now the bestselling author of Mum, What's Wrong With You? and co-host of chart-topping podcast Postcards from Midlife joins How To Academy for a witty, compelling, honest and reassuring guide to living a magnificent midlife. Drawing together advice from experts and her own personal experiences, Lorraine will help you feel less alone and embrace this liberating and transformational new stage of life.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Natalie is joined by best selling author, podcaster and former editor in chief, Lorraine Candy to talk all about the magic and the messiness of midlife. Discussing her highly anticipated second book ‘What's Wrong with Me? 101 Things Midlife Women Need To Know', Lorraine highlights her personal experiences of perimenopause and midlife and why the similar stories and threads shared by her Postcards From Midlife podcast listeners and community inspired her to create the part memoir part self help book which is garnering rave reviews. Noted for its honesty, accuracy and information, Lorraine details why she felt after her many years at the helm of prestigious titles including Elle & Cosmopolitan, she felt in a unique position to speak openly to her loyal readers and followers about the rollercoaster of midlife and why after decades writing about women's health and beauty she understood more than most why women were feeling burnout, confused and anxious as they approached their mid 40's and early 50's. From her own reading Natalie remarks that it is Lorraine's humorous style when discussing difficult symptoms or situations that essentially makes the book so relatable, to which Lorraine notes that we have to find humour as midlife can be a difficult phase however there is so much positivity and optimism at the other side. Lorraine talks about the over 40's sexual revolution, more women staying in the workplace into their 60's and the visibility of women over 50 in mass media helping to change the narrative for Gen X and Millennial women and whilst there's still a long way to go in terms of ageism and social constructs there is a lot of magic to look forward to as women approach the second spring. Listen in for an inspiring, informative chat with one of the leading voices in women's health, beauty and wellbeing.

Journalist, podcaster, and former Editor in Chief, Lorraine Candy, spent her career writing for and about women in some of the nation's best-known publications, but when she started experiencing what she calls her “physical and emotional unraveling”, she had no idea that what she was experiencing was in fact the perimenopause. Now, Lorraine is on a mission to share all that she's learned about the menopause, to ensure that no woman feels alone or ashamed if their minds and bodies begin to change, and her new book What's Wrong With Me? 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know is out this week. Gabby and Lorraine also speak with warmth and humour about issues that impact all midpointers, such as dealing with living losses, finding a new sense of identity, as well as the many upsides of midlife! Life coach, Ed Haddon, is also on hand to discuss how coaching can be a great way of re-establishing your purpose in midlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorraine Candy – What´s wrong with me? 101 Things midlife women need to know...with TRE's Selina MacKenzie

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to journalist, podcaster and author Lorraine Candy about the one thing that she'd share with all the mums.Lorraine draws on her decades of parenting four children and lets fellow parents know that they should learn to be comfortable with their children not always feeling happy.You can follow Lorraine on Instagram hereYou can pre-order/order Lorraine's brand new book: 'What's Wrong With Me? 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know' hereYou can listen to Lorraine's podcast here

Lorraine Candy is an award winning journalist, editor and bestselling author with more than three decades of experience writing about women's lives and parenting in national newspapers and magazines. She is a mum of four and the co-host of the popular podcast Postcards from Midlife. Lorraine is the former editor in chief of Sunday Times Style, Elle and Cosmopolitan and also regularly appears on national TV and radio talking to women from all walks of life. Her new book; What's Wrong With Me? is out this month published by Harper Collins. She joins us on today's show to talk all about midlife, menopause, having it all and how to stay sane and happy. If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, come follow us and be part of our growing facebook group  Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1115099072702743/?ref=share_group_link Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfcareclubpod/ YouTube https://youtube.com/c/SelfCareClub TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLnXyS1S/ Email hello@theselfcareclub.co.uk  Website www.theselfcareclub.co.uk Studio production by @launchpodstudios Music by purpleplanet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Open, Emma talks to Lorraine Candy. Former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan, Elle and Style Magazine, Lorraine co-hosts the hugely popular ‘Postcards from Mid-life' podcast and is author of the Sunday Times Best Seller, ‘Mum, What's Wrong With You?' - 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know and ‘What's Wrong With Me?' - 101 Things Midlife Women Need To Know.As a mother of four with three daughters, Lorraine has written extensively on the topic of parenting for years and has a wealth of insight, personal experience and expert research to share which she does in a relatable, comforting and humorous way. In this episode, Lorraine explains how the adolescent brain is wired, reminds us not to sweat the small stuff and that our knicker drawer is pretty much the only safe place to hide anything we don't want ‘borrowed' by our teens!You can follow Lorraine on Instagram - @lorrainecandyEmma Campbell - @limtiless_emwww.limitlessem.comOpen with Emma Campbell is produced by Pretty Fire Audio ProductionsEmma Campbell - @limitless_emwww.limitlessem.comOpen with Emma Campbell is produced by Pretty Fire Audio Productions @prettyfireaudioproductions

My guest on today's episode of Period Story podcast is Lorraine Candy, an award-winning journalist, editor and best-selling author. Her new book, What's Wrong With Me? 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know is out on May 25th and available for pre-order now!In this episode, Lorraine shares: How she realised the extreme anxiety, panic attacks, heavy periods and night sweats she was experiencing in her late 40s were actually symptoms of perimenopauseThe differences between Gen X, millennial and Gen Z women in how they approach menstrual and hormone health How she dealt with perimenopausal rageThe identity changes that can happen in our 40s that enable us to choose how we want to be What she wants women in their 20s and 30s to know about perimenopause The importance of friendships And of course, the story of her first period!Lorraine says that whatever age you are, it's so important to check in on yourself everyday and ask yourself: ‘Do I want to do this?', 'Is it serving me well?', ‘How am I really feeling?'.Thank you, Lorraine!Get in touch with Lorraine:InstagramPodcastA transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.comGet in touch:Tweet and IG @periodstorypodEmail periodstorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I talk to writer and presenter, Bev Turner. Bev has had a hugely successful career as a writer, author, radio and TV presenter. She is also mum to three kids and girlfriend to her gorgeous boyfriend, James. She has her own TV show - Bev Turner Today - on GB News, and has been a regular on ITV's This Morning and Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, Channel 5's Jeremy Vine Show as well as many others. Her radio work includes 5 years hosting her own show on LBC, as well as three years co-hosting with Eammon Holmes on BBC Radio 5 Live. She co-hosted her own podcast, As Good As It Gets, for a year with her friend, Marina Fogle, and has guested on Marina's own podcast, The Parent Hood, and Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin's Postcards From Midlife podcast.Bev is also the author of three books, Touching Distance, The Pits, and The Happy Birth Book. Plus, she has written for multiple publications including The Times, The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Sunday Mirror and Good Housekeeping Magazine.Topics that Bev & I cover are:How Bev was “born broody” and knew from a very young age that she wanted kids;How she bought into the pronatalist view of having children which turned out to be quite different from the realities of motherhood;How her ex-husband went off to row the Atlantic Ocean when their first child was very young;How difficult it is to keep a sense of identity and balance when you have children;How married women with children often look at single, childfree women with a ‘sliding doors' view;Bev's version of a blissful - but rare - Friday evening home alone which allowed her to reconnect with who she is;That lack of headspace and the incredible weight of responsibility are the two things Bev finds hardest about being a mum;How there is no lonelier place than a bad relationship;The story of how her ex-husband, James Cracknell, suffered a severe brain injury whilst cycling across America, and how the impact of the injury had a devastating effect on their marriage;The idea that being single does not equate to loneliness, and neither does being married equate to not being lonely;  How we should all be aiming to change, because if we're not changing then we're not growing;How there is no such thing as the perfect family life.Bev's website:https://www.thebevturner.co.uk/ Check out Bev's TV Show:https://www.gbnews.com/shows/bev-turner-today/ Follow Bev on Instagram: @bevturner_thatsmeFollow Bev on Twitter: @beverleyturner Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE Top 10 Mindset Tips? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

You will not want to miss my conversation this week with British journalist, author, podcast host, media executive and mother Lorraine Candy. Lorraine is the Sunday Times best-selling author of ‘Mum, What's Wrong With You?' and her new book ‘What's Wrong With Me?: 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know.' In this episode, we hear all of Lorraine's parenting advice, which will have you rethinking the way you approach conversations with your kids (verbally and physically).We dive into the ways you can support your kids by saying nothing, when to give kids a phone, educating yourself about the internet to be a more informed parent, active listening, raising boys vs girls, and we hear Lorraine's advice for parenting children with depression. Even with no kids myself, Lorraine made me think in an all new way about parenting, like how sometimes we have to parent ourselves first to show up for our kids. I absolutely loved getting to know Lorraine and know you will so enjoy this conversation with her and her brilliant mind. Check out Lorraine and get her book here!Please rate the show 5 stars, leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow the show wherever you get your podcasts. I'll be back every other week with a brand new episode!

It's easy to think of health as jumbled acts of drinking green juice or doing a gym workout once in a while, but co-host of Postcards from Midlife, Lorraine Candy, takes a holistic approach to her wellness that's been revolutionary for her happiness. In this episode, she shares the importance of female friendship and why rest is her new secret weapon. Lorraine Candy, co-host of Postcards from Midlife Live, a brand new lifestyle event where your midlife questions will be answered by top experts coming together under one roof, plus boutique shopping and pampering. Visit postcardsfrommidlifelive.co.uk for tickets and further information.

I loved talking to today's guest - she is an author, editor and podcaster. She co-hosts the "Postcards From Midlife" podcast and her first book 'Mum what's wrong with you: 101 things only the mothers of teenage girls know" was a Sunday Times top 10 best seller. She is a former editor of Cosmo, ELLE and Sunday Times Style and a mum of four children aged 10 to 19. She is currently writing a new book about the experiences of women in midlife… and she is an avid swimmer and cold water dipper; and as you'll see, uses the water as part of her mental health tool-kit. It was a great privilege to chat to Lorraine Candy. Enjoy!

It's Monday and we are BACK!! We are excited to bring you more Common Parent experts in 2023. Every time we have a new expert we take away a perspective that we might not have otherwise entertained. This weeks expert is Lorraine Candy. She is an award winning journalist, parenting columnist, editor, podcaster, and Mum of four. Lorraine gives us her expertly researched tips, down to earth advice and solid strategies to help us through these unpredictable and often stormy parenting years.......teenagehood brings a whole set of different struggles! Lorraine talks to us about the irrational fire breathing dragon that we are now living with. "Like you can't even breathe without them being mad at you about it?!" If you are a Common Parent member you can find the full interview at https://thecommonparent.com. This is the down to earth advice that we all need! We hope your parenting journey is going well!! Find more on Lorraine @lorrainecandy and check out her book "101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know" everywhere you buy books! Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Become a member of The Common Parent for the parenting resources and support you need for just $5.99/month or $59.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comFollow The Common Parent over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new cooking show and our #momtruth videos: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's no stone left unturned in this frank chat about what it is to raise teenage girls while going through the menopause. Former editor of Elle, Lorraine Candy, opens up about her menopausal symptoms that went undiagnosed. The rage that lands unexpectedly. And how to steel yourself against the teenage rage when you're left wondering where your little baby went. Honest but uplifting, this is an episode that shines a light on a parental arena barely anyone speaks about. Original music by Matt J Brown at WeAreOK.com

I love listening to podcasts and find them a source of inspiration for my work and life. This week, I'm sharing 5 of my favourite non-leadership podcasts, an impactful episode and some of the lessons I've learnt from them.   Beyond Busy hosted by Graham Allcott Episode: How To Stop Trying To Do Everything with Oliver Burkeman (7 January 21) Listen here: https://www.grahamallcott.com/podcast   Feel Better, Live More hosted by Dr Rangan Chatterjee Episode 269: How To Eat Your Way To Better Health by Dr Rupy Akjila Listen here: https://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast/   We Can Do Hard Things hosted by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle Episode 94 & 95: Elizabeth Gilbert on Grief and loving an addict Listen here: http://wecandohardthingspodcast.com/   Postcards from Midlife hosted by Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin Episode: Your Midlife Brain Explained with Kate Muir Listen here: https://www.postcardsfrommidlife.com/   The Greg McKeown Podcast Episode 39: Nir Eyal on How to be Indistractable Listen now: https://gregmckeown.com/podcast/     Other podcasts I recommend: Good Life Project: https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/ Ten Percent Happier: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast Happy Place: https://www.happyplaceofficial.co.uk/podcast/ Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com/talks-audio-video/ Diary of a CEO: https://stevenbartlett.com/the-diary-of-a-ceo-podcast/   BE BOLDER Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4 session course for women. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication. Each session is delivered as a 90-minute online workshop with bite sized videos and coaching exercises to do between sessions. Our next cohort starts on Wednesday 5 October.  Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder   WORK WITH CARLA As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. I can also deliver Be Bolder in house in your organisation to all of your women employees. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact   CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week's podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  

Jewellery designer, Claudia Bradby, talks to Trish and Lorraine about the Greek beekeepers who inspire her work, invigorating wild swimming in Cornwall, and romantic boltholes in Tuscan hillsides. Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin, who have been editing glossy magazines for more than two decades, helping to support women through all aspects of their busy lives. In their other podcast, the chart-topping Postcards From Midlife, the duo interview experts and celebrity guests on how to have a magnificent midlife. Take inspiration from Claudia's passion for wild swimming and find a special place to stay by the lakes and mountains. Explore the collection: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/collections/lakes-and-mountains/ Find your own romantic bolthole in the Tuscan hills. Explore our Tuscany collection here: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/italy/tuscany/florence/

Sunday Times bestselling author, Tasmina Perry, talks to Trish and Lorraine about planning her novels from clifftop cafes in Cornwall, arriving in St Ives in a baggage compartment, and the joys of going off-grid. Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin, who have been editing glossy magazines for more than two decades, helping to support women through all aspects of their busy lives. In their other podcast, the chart-topping Postcards From Midlife, the duo interview experts and celebrity guests on how to have a magnificent midlife. Discover beautiful places to help you getaway from it all, take a break from technology, and reconnect with your loved ones. Explore our digital detox collection here: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/collections/digital-detox/ Take inspiration from Tasmina's stories of finding creativity at the coast and discover a special place to stay by the beach. Explore our coastal collection here: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/collections/close-to-coast/ A podcast brought to you by Sawday's and Postcards from Midlife.

Interior designer Lisa Dawson talks to Lorraine and Trish, hosts of Postcards from Midlife, about moving to York, packing almost nothing, plate souvenirs, bus signs and a disastrous attempt to spend time in Australia. Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin, who have been editing glossy magazines for more than two decades, helping to support women through all aspects of their busy lives. In their other podcast, the chart-topping Postcards From Midlife, the duo interview experts and celebrity guests on how to have a magnificent midlife. Discover more of the beautiful Northumbrian coastline Lisa has fallen in love with at one of our Sawday's holiday cottages in Northumberland. Explore the collection here: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/destinations/holiday-cottages/northumberland/ Take inspiration from Lisa's memories of childhood holidays in France and discover a beautiful, characterful family-friendly place in France for your family. Explore the collection here: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/collections/french-family-friendly-cottages/ A podcast brought to you by Sawday's and Postcards from Midlife.

Today we're talking about the 27th prestigious 2022 Prize for Women in Fiction, which honours outstanding ambitious original fiction written in English by women from all over the world. The entries are judged by a panel comprising Lorraine Candy, Anita Sethi, Dorothy Koomson and Pandora Sykes. The Chair of the Judges is Mary Ann Sieghart, prolific journalist, broadcaster and author of the bestseller The Authority Gap, Why We Still Take Women Less Seriously than Men and What We Can Do About It. She's with us alongside her fellow judge Dorothy, herself a globally best-selling author known as ‘Queen of the Reveal'. The shortlist incorporates a broad range of themes from ghosts, sisterhood and identity to mental illness, gender violence and the power of nature in global settings from Antarctica to Trinidad. Mary Ann and Dorothy discuss the six shortlisted entries by Lisa Allen-Agostini, Louise Erdich, Meg Mason, Ruth Ozeki, Elif Shafak and Maggie Shipstead. We also talk about the role of a judge, the extraordinary stories on the shortlist, why men don't read books by women and why this prize, founded by novelist Kate Mosse, is so important.

On this Mother's Day episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by author and award-winning columnist Lorraine Candy to discuss parenting teenagers, as well as the highs and lows of motherhood. Lorraine is the author of new book, 'Mum, What's Wrong with You?': 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know.They chat about consent for children be on social media, setting boundaries with technology, and the benefits of active listening.Liz also discusses a new survey into the connection between loneliness and an uptick of at-home working. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I kick off Season 4 with journalist, editor, co-host of "Postcards from Midlife" podcast and mum of four Lorraine Candy. Formerly the editor in chief of the Sunday Times Style magazine, Elle and Cosmopolitan, Lorraine has been writing about parenting in national newspapers and magazines for more than a decade. In this episode, we talk about her family memoir “Mum What's wrong with you” 101 things only mothers of girls know. In the pages of her book  Lorraine is lighting the way for other mums facing life with teenage girls, just as they going through their own midlife unravelling.Join as we talk about:-The many parallels between the Teenage years and the Menopause and the negative narrative that surrounds both. The Perfect storm of parenting teens in your mid-40s.The reasons why Teenagers behave as they do, and the reasons we behave as we do.The importance of role modelling so our Teenagers can see us caring for ourselves and also dealing and coping with a range of emotions. How our issues and childhood experiences can affect our parentingThe pressure of parenting perfectionismHow to recognise and recover from those dreadful moments in parenting life and the importance of being able to say sorry and move forward. The immense brain changes that occur during the Teenage years.The loneliness and shame that can come with parenting Teens. You are not the only person getting it wrong. How to deal with messy bedrooms!The rise of adolescent mental healthReforming our identity in MidlifeThe importance of eye contact and putting down our phones.Why you mustn't be your child's best friend. Teenagers and phones - the power of The Digital SunsetMental health policies, sex education and female financial power in our schools How and why we experiencing “Living loss”“Meanagers” and “Moron Mum” Lorraine's book Choice Terra Incognita, Travels in Antarctica by Sara Wheeler also mentioned in the epsisode The Orchid and the Dandelion by W. Thomas BoyceShout85258 - free, confidential, 24/7 text-messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Find out more about my Coaching and Education, how you can work with me and get your free Menopause Symptom tracker at www.themerrymenopause.com

Georgie Coleridge Cole is joined in conversation by industry heavyweights Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin, former editors of Elle, Sunday Times Style, Red, In Style, Marie Claire and more. Now hosts of Postcards from Midlife the Podcast, the two are on a mission to help women make the most of their midlife and to change the narrative around what it means to be a peri- and post-menopausal woman. From laying the groundwork for your future self to understanding HRT and how to parent teenagers, the three discuss everything there is to know about facing this new phase of life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We hear from Professor Anita Hill who thirty years ago faced an all-male, all-white Senate Judiciary Committee—led by the then, Senator Joe Biden—to testify that her boss, Supreme Court Justice nominee Clarence Thomas, had sexually harassed her. It was a landmark moment for these issues and inspired countless women to come forward with their stories, to file complaints, and even to run for office; creating an unintentional trail blazer. Now an advocate, educator and author she talks to Emma Barnett about her new book Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence. Research suggests that talking to people we don't know can be good for us. Why don't we do it more often? How has the pandemic impacted our desire to talk to people we don't know? Dr Gillian Sandstrom, senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Essex, tells us the benefits of making small talk and gives us some tips on how to do it. How can we best discuss the issues of safety without making girls and young women terrified to leave the house? I am joined now by parenting expert, Sue Atkins and Lorraine Candy - mother of three daughters and author of 'Mum, What's Wrong with You?': 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know. Plus ahead tonight's 2021 Gramophones, Awards, the classical music version of the Grammys which will be streaming live this evening we talk to Fatma Said. Presenter Emma Barnett Producer Beverley Purcell Photo credit; Celeste Sloman

On the show this week I have Lorraine Candy, one of the most influential people on the UK's magazine industry and formerly editor-in-chief at Cosmopolitan, ELLE & latterly Sunday Times Style. Lorraine is also the host of the Postcards from Midlife podcast, and author of new book, Mum, What's Wrong With You – a funny, practical manual for anyone raising teenage girls. I found this conversation so refreshing – Lorraine is full of helpful advice about looking after yourself and living your most grounded, authentic life. We discuss: The joys of cold water swimmingHow alone time underpins self-awarenessThe ‘distraction' problem inherent in the wellness industryHow tuning in with your individual energy levels can have a game-changing effect on your work outputThe relationship between hormonal changes and mental health& much more Lorraine Candy's book, 'Mum, What's Wrong With You?': 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know, is available to buy now.My book, Alonement: How To Be Alone and Absolutely Own It, is also out now from Amazon, Waterstones and all good bookshops. Social links:Twitter:* @ChezSpecter*@lorrainecandyInstagram: @alonementofficial*@ChezSpecter*@LorraineCandy*Contact: press@alonement.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalist, podcaster, and author Lorraine Candy, who is former Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan, Elle, Sunday Times Style, and Former Parenting Columnist for the Sunday Times Magazine. She co-hosts the chart-topping weekly podcast, ‘Postcards from Midlife', with fellow journalist Trish Halpin. During lockdown Lorraine, 53, wrote the highly successful book, ‘Mum, What's Wrong With You? 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know', a family memoir of hilarious personal anecdotes and guidance from experts on adolescent mental health and parenting as a perimenopausal woman. From teenage hormones to menopausal hormones, in this podcast episode Lorraine and Louise discuss the importance of educating women about the perimenopause and menopause, and revisit their experiences of battling the media to help bring the taboo topic to normality. Further in, Lorraine and Louise have an honest conversation about raising teenage girls in particular, and offer advice on how to keep your cool while keeping the channels of communication open. Lorraine's book is heartily recommended by Louise, a mum of teenage girls herself, and it is available to buy now, published by 4th Estate.   You can find Lorraine Candy on social at: Instagram - @lorrainecandy Twitter - @lorrainecandy Facebook - @sundaytimesLorraine

Are you dreading your children hitting the teenage years and hormones turning them into sulky, shouty, door slamming young adults? I know I am! But my guest on this episode, journalist and podcaster Lorraine Candy, says we shouldn't worry, she is here to hold our hand through the process.Lorraine is the mum to three teens and a nine year old and she is the author of Mum What's Wrong With You – 101 Things Only Mothers Of Teenage Girls Know which offers easy to follow, down to earth advice, lighting the way for other mums.She shares all sorts of wisdom on this episode, from someone who has been there and got the t-shirt, like navigating the big teenage milestones and the biological reason your teenager has an incredibly messy bedroom….Buy Lorraine's book here, listen to her podcast Postcards From Midlife and follow her on Instagram.If you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can subscribe to ensure you don't miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Producer: Imogen HartMusic: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor Bowmer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the final episode of Season 2, we turn the tables and have parenting allies ask Lotte and Stu questions about being LGBTQ+ parents. Some Families reached out to the wider parenting community to help answer any questions about queer families, in a non-judgemental space. As one listener once said “As a straight parent of two young children who have friends from LGBTQ+ families, this is a great educational tool for myself and answers a lot of the questions I am afraid to ask / don't ask.”So this episode, Marvyn Harrison from Dope Black Dads, Lorraine Candy author of 'Mum, What's Wrong with You?': 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know and Helen and Ellie from the podcast Scummy Mummies send their own questions in to Some Families. Plus Stu and Lotte reflect back on this season of the podcast and some of things they've learned from our fabulous guests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lorraine Candy - Mum, What's wrong with you?... with TRE's Selina MacKenzie

What if you'd never heard of imposter syndrome? Viv Groskop talks to Lorraine Candy, columnist and former Editor in Chief from Style magazine, Elle UK and Sunday Times Style. They discuss owning the room, whether it's filled with Taylor Swift or Rupert Murdoch. They discuss what younger women can teach older women about self care - and how cold water can make you better at your job. They discuss not trying to be liked, not avoiding confrontation, not saying sorry and not buying into the negative narratives about women.    Lorraine's book, "Mum, What's Wrong With You?" 101 Things Only Mothers Of Teenage Girls Know is out now.  Viv's book, Lift As You Climb is out now. @vivgroskop

Raising teen girls - does it have to be hard...?! Lorraine Candy joins me to talk about the realities of raising teen girls - the subject of her new Sunday Times Bestselling book, ‘Mum, What's Wrong with You?': 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know. I question whether the teen years really have to be so hard and what's the best way forward for mothers. Join us for this refreshingly honest convo on what Lorraine calls "the most challenging years of parenthood".  Read my book, NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Modernhood  About my guest, Lorraine Candy: Lorraine Candy is a mother of four and an award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience writing about parenting in national newspapers and magazines, including columns with the Sunday Times Magazine and Daily Mail. She is also the co-host of the chart-topping lifestyle podcast Postcards from Midlife, which features the stories of spirited midlife women and tackles parenting adolescents. Formerly the editor-in-chief of Sunday Times Style, ELLE and Cosmopolitan, she is now focusing full-time on writing. Lorraine is a keen open-water swimmer and dog lover and grew up in Cornwall. School for Mothers Website - School for Mothers Instagram

I loved sitting down with former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, Elle and Sunday Times Style, Lorraine Candy, to talk all about consciously raising teenagers ahead of her book release - "Mum, What's Wrong With you? 101 Things Only The Mothers of Teenage Girls Know".    We discussed what is biologically happening with teenagers, how best to approach raising them and why we've been doing it all wrong. From there we touched on parenting models and why simply listening to our children is the best thing we can do for them.    We also spoke about navigating mid-life; menopause, changing bodies, erratic emotions and how to navigate a marriage or relationship in that time.   This episode will hold power for so many women, and even if you're not yet at “mid-life”, the tips ahead of your journey there, will really help.   Lorraine's book, "Mum, What's Wrong With you? 101 Things Only The Mothers of Teenage Girls Know", is out now!   You can find Lorraine on Instagram @lorrainecandy and her podcast, Postcards from Midlife can be found wherever you get your podcasts.   Products mentioned in the show: The Orchid and the Dandelion by Dr. W Thomas Boyce Raising Boys and Raising Girls, both by Steve Biddulph @avavakil – advocate for change for sexual violence in schools Terra Ingognita by Sara Wheeler     For private wellness, mindset and life coaching, please visit my website www.laurenvakninecoaching.com   This season of Reconditioned is kindly sponsored by Block Blue Light UK, the UK's leading company for anti-blue light products, to fix sleep issues, eliminate eye strain and improve health. Use code LAUREN10 for a 10% discount on all products including light bulbs and glasses. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with friends, and please also make sure to subscribe / follow and review! It really helps us to reach more people. And if you would like to help me keep the podcast going for as long as possible, please consider offering a small contribution to my Go Fund Me page. My FREE 7-Step Guide to Complete Wellbeing is available to you by subscribing over at both www.laurenvakninecoaching.com and www.laurenvaknine.co.uk where you'll also find heaps of free resources.   You can also download my FREE Chakra Balancing & Healing eBook here.   If you'd like to connect with me, get in touch on Instagram. You can also see me over on my YouTube channel where all these podcasts are posted. Reconditioned with Lauren Vaknine supports Solace Women's Aid Charity, who support survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, working with over 27,000 people each year to build safe lives and strong futures. Reconditioned also supports El Shaddai Charitable Trust, who provide homes and futures for orphans in Goa, India, and support families living in extreme poverty.  

I loved sitting down with former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, Elle and Sunday Times Style, Lorraine Candy, to talk all about consciously raising teenagers ahead of her book release - "Mum, What's Wrong With you? 101 Things Only The Mothers of Teenage Girls Know".    We discussed what is biologically happening with teenagers, how best to approach raising them and why we've been doing it all wrong. From there we touched on parenting models and why simply listening to our children is the best thing we can do for them.    We also spoke about navigating mid-life; menopause, changing bodies, erratic emotions and how to navigate a marriage or relationship in that time.   This episode will hold power for so many women, and even if you're not yet at “mid-life”, the tips ahead of your journey there, will really help.   Lorraine's book, "Mum, What's Wrong With you? 101 Things Only The Mothers of Teenage Girls Know", is out now!   You can find Lorraine on Instagram @lorrainecandy and her podcast, Postcards from Midlife can be found wherever you get your podcasts.   Products mentioned in the show: The Orchid and the Dandelion by Dr. W Thomas Boyce Raising Boys and Raising Girls, both by Steve Biddulph @avavakil – advocate for change for sexual violence in schools Terra Ingognita by Sara Wheeler     For private wellness, mindset and life coaching, please visit my website www.laurenvakninecoaching.com   This season of Reconditioned is kindly sponsored by Block Blue Light UK, the UK's leading company for anti-blue light products, to fix sleep issues, eliminate eye strain and improve health. Use code LAUREN10 for a 10% discount on all products including light bulbs and glasses. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with friends, and please also make sure to subscribe / follow and review! It really helps us to reach more people. And if you would like to help me keep the podcast going for as long as possible, please consider offering a small contribution to my Go Fund Me page. My FREE 7-Step Guide to Complete Wellbeing is available to you by subscribing over at both www.laurenvakninecoaching.com and www.laurenvaknine.co.uk where you'll also find heaps of free resources.   You can also download my FREE Chakra Balancing & Healing eBook here.   If you'd like to connect with me, get in touch on Instagram. You can also see me over on my YouTube channel where all these podcasts are posted. Reconditioned with Lauren Vaknine supports Solace Women's Aid Charity, who support survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, working with over 27,000 people each year to build safe lives and strong futures. Reconditioned also supports El Shaddai Charitable Trust, who provide homes and futures for orphans in Goa, India, and support families living in extreme poverty.  

Lorraine Candy is the former Editor-in-Chief of Elle, Sunday Times Style and Cosmopolitan, an award-winning journalist, author and podcast host. She is now focussing full time on writing after just releasing her first book "101 things only mothers of teenage girls know." A keen advocate for women in their midlife, she is also the co-host of the chart-topping lifestyle podcast “Postcards from Midlife.” Originally from Cornwall, Lorraine is a keen open water swimmer, dog lover and mother of four! In this episode Lorraine talks openly about her first ever front page byline and how this sliding doors moment was the key to opening up her extremely successful career in journalism. We chat about an amazing chain of events which led her to tackle one the hardest open water swims and turned out to be one of the best experiences of her life. If not for that....would there ever have been the podcast or a book? For motivation and inspiration, this episode will really challenge you to think big and when you do, those Sliding Doors moments and decisions will lead you to wherever you are meant to be! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @lorrainecandy

This week we're tackling the big stuff: Anna's hatred for thin snacks. Plus we chat about Ellie's dad parring her off for some train fans on Father's Day and Chrissy Teigen apologising for being a troll. We also speak to the fabulous Lorraine Candy, former editor in chief of Elle UK, to chat about the challenges of raising teenage daughters and the menopause. Lorraine's book 'Mum, What's Wrong with You?': 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know is out now.

All my teenage dreams were made true this week as I sat down and spoke with the former editor of ELLE Magazine, Lorraine Candy. What a powerhouse! Mother of 4, successful writer and journalist, open water swimmer and hater of beetroot!! She's just released her first book, Mum What's Wrong With You?: 101 Things Only Mothers Of Teenage Girls Know and she gives some great advice about parenting, having babies whilst wanting a career and everything in between. If my 16 year old self could have seen this! What a woman!@lorrainecandy@crazysexyfood@hannahharleywww.crazysexyfood.comMusic by @casnova____This season is sponsored by Future Farm. Future Farm are Brazil's first revolutionary meatless meat producer. Known in Brazil as Fazenda Futuro, they're fuelled by a vision of a world where people no longer choose to eat meat from animals, because plant-based substitutes out-performs it in all areas. Future Farm's award-winning products have recently launched onto UK shelves with their range of products which can match animal products on flavour, texture and taste using 100% natural and sustainable ingredients. The range current consist of the Future Burger, Future Mince, Future Meatballs and Future Sausages, available now at Sainsbury's https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/SearchDisplayView?filters[keyword]=future%20farm@futurefarm#FutureFarmPartner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What happened to the sweet little girl who you've loved and nurtured for more than decade? Who is this irrational, untidy and moody young women living in your house, who seems to find everything about you so embarrassing? I have a really interesting and wide ranging discussion with parenting columnist, Lorraine Candy, about how to survive the challenges of parenting teenage girls. We cover topics ranging from why teenage girls are so mean to mums, how to connect with teens, dealing with their untidy bedroom, picking your battles, managing screen time, to being a mother during menopause. Lorraine's new book, ‘Mum, What's Wrong With You?': 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know, is available to buy from 10th June, 2021. podcast website: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/podcast; follow us @ologyonline on facebook, twitter and instagram

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, film, music and literature.The super acting duo of Stephen Graham and Jack Mullen chat their brand new BBC One drama 'Time'.Showbiz's finest entertainer Les Dennis discusses returning to the stage in 'Hairspray the Musical'.The hilarious Nick Mohammed tells all about series 2 of Sky One's 'Intelligence'.And the remarkably talented Paapa Essiedu talks his new series on Channel 5 retelling the story of 'Anne Boleyn',Plus Jon Fratelli, Brian Cox, Lorraine Candy, Gabriela Peacock and David Croft. You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Stephen Graham & Jack McMullen - 00:42Les Dennis - 06:50Nick Mohammed - 14:03Paap Essiedu - 21:31Jon Fratelli - 28:26Brian Cox - 34:42Lorraine Candy - 41:24Gabriela Peacock - 47:31David Croft - 53:58 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalist, editor and podcaster Lorraine Candy's book ‘Mum, What’s Wrong With You?’ charts ‘101 things only mothers of girls can know’. Lorraine is an encyclopaedia of parenting advice, and has great tips for finding your way in the working world. She is co-host, with Trish Halpin, of the podcast Postcards From Midlife.

In this episode, we hear some highlights from Theirworld's International Women's Day event and speak with some of the event's attendees about girls’ education and gender equality Theirworld hosted its 7th annual International Women’s Day event on Thursday 4 March - but went virtual for the first time ever, due to Covid-19.  Covid-19 has put the issue of girls’ education firmly in the spotlight. Now more than ever, it’s important that we come together to hear from those who are campaigning to break down the barriers facing girls and discuss how we can act to unlock big change in the coming year. Hear from inspiring women, including Maysa Jalbout, Global Business Coalition for Education Advisory Member. Hiba Zakka al-Jamal, Head of SKILD ; Zarlasht Halaimzai, Director and Co-Founder of RTI. And Unlock Big Change Award winner - Theo Sowa, Former CEO of The African Women's Development Fund. As well as Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, Barrister and Director of the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute. Jasvinder Sanghera CBE, Activist campaigner and founder Karma Nirvana. Tamara Box, Managing Partner, Europe and Middle East, and Senior Management Team, Reed Smith. Lorraine Candy, Journalist, Podcaster and parenting Author. Lorriann Robinson, Founder and Director, The Advocacy Team. Angela Saini, science journalist and author.  

Welcome to another episode of Inside My Wardrobe – I was originally going to call this “Keeeep Talking” as it’s Strictly Come Dancing season but then I remembered “just keep swimming, swimming swimming” – and I couldn’t really move on from that. You have to have seen the movie Nemo to get the title.  “Just Keep Swimming” is Dory’s line, played by Ellen DeGeneres and her motto taught to her by her Mum, when life gets hard, to just keep swimming …. This week’s guest came about after #76 “How To Eat And Be Happy” with therapist from the Recovery Centre,  Michelle Scott talking about eating disorders – she asked if I would be interested to talk to Olivia Hammond – Founder of Chilly Dippers which is a cold water swimming community that is growing across the UK to encourage not just physical wellbeing but to help people find and develop natural coping mechanisms for dealing with every day stress and anxiety – which of course was a definite yes from me because I hand on heart believe that the more comfortable we are with ourselves, our emotions, our feelings and learning how to express them, the easier life gets – it doesn’t stop the mountains from standing in our way, but when you have confidence in every aspect of who you are and where you’ve been, you develop a strength that carries you forwards over mountains and through the storms which are inevitable – how boring would it be to sit on a beach all day every day? I’ve talked before about how I was going to spend a weekend with a group of friends walking up Snowdon and down again but as life would have it, a family emergency cropped up which meant I couldn’t go but when they all came back, no one talked about reaching the top, it was all about the journey and who struggled and who slipped and then the champagne in the hot tub afterwards – mountains are good particularly when we climb them with friends. In this episode we talk about the importance of talking, of community, of looking around and seeing that we aren’t climbing the mountain on our own, so it’s important to express how we feel and then there’s this amazing effect that cold water swimming has – not just in the camaraderie around a hot chocolate afterwards, but also about how physically shocking your body into fight or flight helps bypass the mind and speed up the process of freeing our instinct to help us become people who have confidence in our own ability to cope when the going gets tough. It’s been proven to: Encourage Better sleep Improves circulation A Natural high Increases your metabolism Boosts your immune system Enhances happiness – releases endorphins Is great for the skin The premise of Chilly Dippers (www.chillydippers.com), is a mental health initiative set up by Olivia Sharron whilst at The University of Edinburgh to encourage more natural coping mechanisms for dealing with everyday stresses and anxieties. The focus is on how cold-water swimming and its mental and physical health benefits really takes people out of their normal routines, for even 5 minutes of something different to really help them gain some perspective of their worries.  Olivia says “I had noticed too frequently, so many of my friends battling with mental health issues and not being able to speak about it. Luckily, through the many ‘Chilly Dips’ I have hosted up in Edinburgh and in London’s Serpentine Lido - we have been able to challenge the taboo around mental health through opening up opportunities for likeminded people to share their stories / or simply just engage in a fun, outdoor activity”.  You’ve heard me waxing lyrical about the benefits of Japanese practise of forest bathing. It has been proven that intentionally spending time around trees, walking through woods and forests lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduces stress hormone production, boosts your immune system and improves the overall feelings of wellbeing – it just goes to show the importance of being aware of all the natural world has for us. On top of that, Chris Evans has been singing the praises of cold showers for months so you don’t necessarily have to take the whole plunge although I have to say, from those I know who do it, it seems to be addictive, my aunt in her 50s swims all year round in the sea in south west Wales – she posted a photo just the other day after they came out of their lockdown, the first thing she and a group of women did was to leap in the car and head to the beach, in November – and it’s cold on the welsh coast ALL year!! Lorraine Candy, editor of Style Magazine in the Sunday times recently wrote a piece on how HRT and cold water swimming together have really helped her through the menopause – and she only learned how to do the front crawl in her late 40s so there’s hope for us all! You don’t have to be a natural or seasoned swimmer – “the endorphin high lasts for some time, I can only liken the buzz to the heady days of the 90s rave scene” https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8895561/Icy-dips-lidos-lakes-sea-daily-high-good-HRT.html People make extraordinary claims about how cold water swimming has literally saved their lives because it’s had such a profound effect on their mental and physical health – stress relief, depression – all caused by the body learning how to protect itself when faced with a surge in cortisol https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/cold-water-swimming-why-an-icy-dip-is-good-for-your-mental-and-physical-health/ https://www.iprshealth.com/news/8-benefits-of-cold-water-swimming/   Cold water swimming may help defend from dementia by stimulating latent hibernation protein, scientists say 'Cold-shock' protein - RBM3 - was first identified in mice after they were cooled It was found to trigger the removal and then regrowth of synapses in the brain Scientists wanted to see whether humans would also be able to make the protein And tests on lido swimmers have confirmed people can also produce it So the evidence is there, for ALL ages there is a huge benefit to cold water swimming but equally, and so importantly as Olivia pointed out, the importance of talking can never be underestimated. A few weeks ago we did a couple of episodes on what Dr Becky Quicke referred to as the third initiation of a woman’s life – of menopause, and of stepping into your queendom and being there for all the other younger women who cross your path so whatever age you are, reach out, not just to your peers, but to those older than you and to those younger than you, we are not designed to live isolated and disconnected lives, we thrive on connection and community so keep swimming and keep talking – and come and join in our Facebook group page as there are women of all ages ready to connect and share together. Links are dotted through the notes but the main one for Olivia is www.chillydippers.com and my website where you can find all the podcast episodes and more www.pipagordon.co.uk  

Protests after a disputed election in Belarus come against a backdrop of economic woes. An opposition news website claims a general strike has started in protest at the election result, and Katsiaryna Shmatsina of the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies tells us if she's seen any evidence of such a strike in Minsk today. And we find out how the country's economy has developed since the fall of the Soviet Union, from Chris Weafer, chief executive of the economic consultancy Macro Advisory. Also in the programme, critics of make-up brands around the world say they don't cater enough for darker skin tones, and if they do, the products are often more expensive and harder to get hold of. Ruby Hammer is a make-up artist and adviser to the British Beauty Council, and discusses why cosmetic brands don't make more darker skin tones. And we get wider context from Padma Lakshmi, an Indian model living in the United States, and Lorraine Candy, editor of the Sunday Times Style Magazine. Plus, the live music industry has been devastated by the pandemic. But the UK's first socially-distant concert takes place today, at Newcastle Racecourse in north-east England, and Ali O'Reilly from concert organiser Virgin Money explains how it works. (Picture: A protest in Minsk, Belarus. Picture credit: EPA.)

In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined (virtually!) by Lorraine Candy - co-founder of the podcast series 'Postcards from Midlife'. Lorraine and Dr Newson chat about the stigma surrounding the word “menopause” and how we need to work together in order to break that down and really empower women so they can receive the correct help and treatment. They also discuss menopausal symptoms such as anxiety and fatigue and how they can have a massive, negative impact on women's lives if left untreated.  Dr Newson and Lorraine also talk about how important it is for women to receive the right dose and type of HRT. Many women wrongly think that HRT is a single treatment, whereas in fact, there are different hormones available and also different doses. The importance of exercise, nutrition and wellbeing is also discussed. Lorraine also talks very openly about her own experience and how she struggled for several years before receiving the right help.  www.postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow Lorraine on Instagram: @sundaytimeslorraine @postcardsfrommidlife Lorraine Candy's Three Take Home Tips: Feel your power - you have lived an amazing life and have an enormous amount of experience. Don't let that inner voice tell you you don't have the confidence. Arm yourself with information before any visits. Seek out the facts and write them down so you don't forget. Talk to your friends, family and other women about what you're going through. Let's spread the word!

In this fourth episode of the season of the Her Spirit podcast BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to Lorraine Candy.Lorraine is the Editor-in-Chief at Style Magazine. She joined from Elle UK, where she spent 12 years at the helm. Lorraine is renowned in the industry for her digital content innovation, knowing her audience inside out and delivering luxury and fashion content to them. Lorraine also writes a weekly parenting column for The Sunday Times Magazine.She talks to Louise and Annie about home schooling her four kids during the current COVID19 situation and her love of open water swimming. We love her quote from Ross Edgley "You've got to be gullible enough to start and stubborn enough to finish". These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Medichecks www.medichecks.com and Sport England www.sportengland.org

Postcards From Midlife is The Times Podcast hosted by Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin. Lorraine’s 51 and Editor in Chief of The Sunday Times Style, as well as the Parenting Columnist for The Sunday Times Magazine. She was previously Editor at Elle Magazine for 12 years and Cosmopolitan for 4. Trish is 52 and an award-winning editor with 20 years in charge of magazines Marie Claire, InStyle and Red. Between them they have 6 children, 2 dogs, 1 cat and 2 husbands. Lorraine and Trish have been friends for 20 years and Postcards From Midlife was born out of the need to explore the changes they’ve experienced both physically and mentally over the last 10 years – the things that had them asking each other ‘is this normal?’ Their podcast brings you guidance and advice through experts and also other women’s experiences. We chatted to Lorraine about their podcast and the challenges and opportunities at this stage in our lives. Mentioned in this podcast: Outdoor Swimmers Society on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoorswimmingsociety/ Shout UK is a text helpline which is a life-saver for many, particularly teens. Text SHOUT to 85258 for free 24/7 crisis support in the UK & visit their website for details of how you can train & volunteer from home:https://www.giveusashout.org Listen to Postcards From Midlife: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/postcards-from-midlife/id1491922331 Visit the website: https://www.postcardsfrommidlife.com More about Lorraine Candy:- Twitter @SundayTimesLC https://twitter.com/SundayTimesLC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor- Instagram @sundaytimeslorraine https://www.instagram.com/sundaytimeslorraine/?hl=en More about Trish Halpin:- Twitter @TrishHalpin https://twitter.com/TrishHalpin- Instagram @trishoftheday https://www.instagram.com/trishoftheday/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the show we welcomed friends from the world of television, food, science and politics. Rob Brydon chats his upcoming tour ‘Songs and Stories'.Tony Riddle tells us about undertaking the gruelling ‘National Three Bare Peaks'.Former speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow discusses his new autobiography ‘Unspeakable'.And Henry Firth & Ian Theasby share recipes from their third book ‘Bosh! Healthy Vegan'.Plus Marie Forleo, Dr Rahul Jandial, Frances O'Connor, Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK and on Sundays from 10 am.Be sure to subscribe for free to the podcast to hear the highlights every week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 magazines for more than two decades, helping support women through all aspects of their busy lives. Between them the duo have six children, two dogs, one cat and two husbands. And this time, they’re the ones asking for help. Join Lorraine and Trish as they consult the experts on parenting teenagers during the great midlife unravelling in this weekly podcast. Sharing their mid-life journeys, from the menopause to reinvention, and living with angst-ridden teens they cover it all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Episode Nicola and Rachel are joined by Lorraine Candy, former editor of Elle Magazine UK and editor in chief of Style Magazine. They’ll be chatting about the accessibility of luxury beauty, how it can mean different things for different people and how to indulge in guilt free shopping. Nicola and Rachel also do a beauty challenge which proves skin-changing for Rachel and they'll give some of the very best beauty recommendations. You can follow us on..Twitter: @OutspokenBeautInstagram: OutspokenBeautyPodcastWebsite: https://Outspokenbeauty.co.uk/

Lorraine Candy is Luxury Content Director of The Sunday Times, and Editor-in-Chief of the paper’s Style magazine. A former Editor of Cosmopolitan and ELLE UK, she was twice-named Editor of the Year. In this in-depth interview, she describes her start in journalism as a teenager at the Cornish Times, and questions whether the same opportunities are available today; goes behind the scenes of her biggest news stories; details how her job has to combine traditional editorial with digital insight to reach new audiences; and explains how Style has a stronger impact - and better reader engagement - than other ‘glossy’ magazines.

From the costly gym membership you never use to the fat-shaming of women and bragging about marathon training on social media, has our fascination with keeping fit turned unhealthy? At the start of the new year there’s more pressure than ever to exercise. But does this just mask a new form of snobbery? Are we creating a narcissistic culture that celebrates great abs over emotional wellbeing and treats the overweight like second-class citizens? Being fit is high fashion but can everyone afford to join in? Listen to speakers Lorraine Candy, Luxury Content Director at The Sunday Times and former Editor-in-Chief of Elle, Tim Weeks, Olympic trainer and fitness thinker, and Morgan Rees, Content Director of 3CMedia, in a debate chaired by Observer columnist Miranda Sawyer, exploring the role of fitness in modern society.

From the costly gym membership you never use to the fat-shaming of women and bragging about marathon training on social media, has our fascination with keeping fit turned unhealthy? At the start of the new year there’s more pressure than ever to exercise. But does this just mask a new form of snobbery? Are we creating a narcissistic culture that celebrates great abs over emotional wellbeing and treats the overweight like second-class citizens? Being fit is high fashion but can everyone afford to join in? Listen to speakers Lorraine Candy, Luxury Content Director at The Sunday Times and former Editor-in-Chief of Elle, Tim Weeks, Olympic trainer and fitness thinker, and Morgan Rees, Content Director of 3CMedia, in a debate chaired by Observer columnist Miranda Sawyer, exploring the role of fitness in modern society.

The Badass Women's Hour celebrates all things Serena Williams, asks publishing legend Lorraine Candy for her best career advice and helps one listener find her purpose. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does it take to become the editor in chief of ELLE? ELLE's Lorraine Candy chats with BBC Radio 1 presenter Gemma Cairney, taking readers from her first job in media to her day-to-day at the world’s biggest fashion magazine.