Postcards From Midlife

Brought to you by Standard Life to raise awareness of Power of Attorney DayTrish & Lorraine tackle the never-ending midlife to do list & the biggest causes of the 3am wake up & worry. Joined by Alison Harvie of Carers UK, they discuss why having Power of Attorney in place for you & your loved ones can ensure peace of mind for so many of life’s potential curve balls. Find out who needs one (that’ll be all of us, even if you are married, have a next of kin or are 18 & over & especially if you are a carer), the practicalities of getting one, how to talk to an elderly relative or dependent about why it’s in their best interest to have one, as well as the emotional & financial costs of not having one. A fascinating 30 minute must listen.(PS: Can you guess which of your hosts does & doesn’t have a Power of Attorney?!!)For more information about Power of Attorney Day: powerofattorneyday.org.ukContact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comInstagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here

The ‘people’s poet’ joins Lorraine & Trish to talk about her remarkable life - from cruise ship singer to best selling writer - all the while contending with an eating disorder and a midlife ADHD diagnosis. Discover how Donna, 51, healed from trauma, retrained her brain to silence the inner critic, learned how to nurture a soul algorithm & believes that ‘everything good is on the other side of cringe’. Plus why she’s proud to be a member of ‘the worst poet’s club’. And a beautiful reading from her new book ‘Loss: Words to Weather The Many Waves of Grief’.Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comInstagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here

Trish & Lorraine are joined by career expert Helen Tupper for expert advice on how to take your career in the direction you really want, whether it’s stepping away & starting anew, setting up a side hustle or finding opportunities for growth & reinvention if you’re feeling stuck. Discover how to spot all the learning moments in your day to increase your impact & ground your confidence as well as the importance of a ‘To Think List’ as well as a quick & easy question to ask AI to boost your self awareness & career potential.Plus: Two surprising energy boosters tried & tested; Lorraine takes on another Gladiator fitness challengeWith thanks to:The Rest & Revive clinic  & The Well ClinicContact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comInstagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here

Lorraine & Trish are joined by cognitive scientist Katherine Templar-Lewis who explains why midlife is a period of peak uncertainty & what is really happening to our brains when it feels like the old maps we navigated life by don’t work for us any more. Learn how to use ‘interosception’ to tune into your emotions, reframe your thoughts, calm your brain & nervous system so you can flourish, be imaginative and creative in times of uncertainty. Plus: practical, reassuring advice for parents with kids embarking on gap year travels & an unexpected porridge palaver Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comInstagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here

Trish & Lorraine welcome back GP extraordinaire & women’s health expert Dr Nighat Arif to talk about her new book The Complete Guide to Family Health: The One Stop Healthcare Guide No Home Should Be Without. From the midlife health checks every woman should ask for to protecting the mental health of your teen Dr Arif answers all our most asked family health questions. She also shares a helpful 5 point plan for getting the very best care from the NHS & why you should always trust your instincts about yours or a loved ones health.(Join our Facebook Group to win a copy of Dr Nighat’s book - details below)Plus: the TV shows we’re loving right now & why a rummage in your handbag is the ultimate friendship test!Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comInstagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here

Lorraine & Trish meet Weight Watchers’ chief medical officer Dr Kim Boyd to get all the facts & advice on the real reasons we’re prone to put on weight in midlife. She debunks the myths we’ve all bought into - that it’s somehow our fault (it’s not, it’s biology), why ‘eat less/move more’ just doesn’t work when you’re up against major hormonal & metabolic changes, how HRT can affect weight management & why no one should feel embarrassed or ashamed if you’re thinking about taking the GLP1 weight loss drugs. Plus the nutrition & lifestyle advice that works to help shed pounds & sustain your happy weight as you age.Plus: brain fog bloopers including a What’s App whoopsie & more mixed up parcel palavers Brought to you in partnership with Weight WatchersContact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comInstagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here

Lorraine & Trish turn agony aunts & delve into their (digital) postbag to solve listeners’ dilemmas. Learn about ‘mattering’ & how it could be affecting your approach to relationships, how to move on from an affair, the six word question to ask yourself in any dilemma & what to do if your grown up kids shut you outPlus: the card game that has intrigued Lorraine & up-your-bum shorts at the gym strike again

BBC Woman’s Hour presenter Nuala McGovern on how to enjoy an extremely stressful career, getting up at 5.45am and how she stayed sane during the toughest of times. One the eve of  Woman’s Hour’s 80th anniversary Nuala, 54, gives us a peek behind the scenes and chats about her remarkable journalism career that landed her the job two years ago. In a rare interview, Nuala also opens up about her childhood growing up in a Dublin pub, the impact of witnessing the Twin Towers attack & the raft of other ‘history in the making’ moments she has had a ringside seat at. She also shares how she met her hubby, living in the now tips & why you’ll always find her on a dancefloor. Plus: Trish & Lorraine’s list of new fun things to do with friends and 3 controversial novels to get your book club talking. Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comInstagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here