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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a national treasure? Or whether you can help yourself with self-help? If it’s possible to get rich quick without being a dick? Or how many close family members have to die before you get a dog? With the help of celebrity guests and experts, Cally will be getting to the stories you’ve never heard before - uncovering not your normal life lessons, but some big ones nonetheless. Cally Beaton knows a thing or two about self-help, having helped herself out of a b ...
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Postcards From Midlife

Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin

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Are you living in a hormonal hothouse, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some positive, uplifting and comforting guidance on how to lead a more magnificent midlife? Well, you're not alone and this podcast is for you. Hosts Lorraine and Trish chat with celebrities and experts on all things midlife, from menopause and perimenopause to parenting teens via fashion, beauty, wellness, nutrition, fitness, careers, relationships and finances. The witty duo, who have been editing glossy mag ...
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The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast is a long-running, well established show that offers the listeners an insight into life in Shrewsbury, UK. This podcast is like an audio magazine that is jam-packed full of interesting information, stories and positivity. With over 500 episodes there's so much on offer. Jump in at the first episode or go back and indulge in stories of some of the town's greatest people, businesses, artists, charities or event. This is a town that is so giving and after 7 years ...
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Join host Tim Dunn on a journey to discover the amazing stories behind London’s iconic transport network. From the Tube to the Overground and beyond, Tim speaks to guests who have personal connections with the system that keeps London moving - from engineers to celebrities, and artists to footballers. Series one celebrates the 160th anniversary of the London Underground, and series two uncovers the significance of the new names for London’s Overground lines. An official podcast from Transpor ...
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A spin-off of the award winning podcast Insane In The Men Brain. Jayde Adams thinks Rich Wilson needs to learn more about the other sex and what makes women so powerful! Produced by https://producerpaul.co.uk and subscribe to the original pod Insane In The Men Brain https://www.podfollow.com/menbrain now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Seven Wonders of the World catalogue the world's most spectacular natural wonders and man-made structures. But, if you could choose your own personal Seven Wonders of the World, what would they be? Join Clive Anderson as he sits down with a range of guests to explore exactly that. Nothing is off limits, from culinary delights to train journeys and world-famous performers, as each guest guides us through the why, the how and the when of their seven passions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Why do we cry? How come love hurts? And what’s a happiness researcher doing talking about sadness, anyway? Helen Russell is a journalist and happiness researcher and How to be Sad is a new podcast based on her book of the same name - exploring why we get sad, what to do when we’re sad, and how we can all get happier by learning to be sad, better. Because let’s be honest – we are in unprecedented times. None of us are where we thought we’d be this time last year and we’re all struggling. We’r ...
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In anticipation of the hugely popular Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival, we bring you a comedy star of serious calibre — Cally Beaton! In this episode, Alex speaks with Cally about her fascinating journey from the world of corporate TV, where she worked with major names like MTV and Comedy Central, to the bold mid-life leap she made into sta…
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Lorraine & Trish discuss the midlife hormone whammy & why - just when life is peak hectic - your body seems to start doing its best to disrupt you even more. The duo revisit a previous episode’s interview with leading endocrinologist Dr Annice Mukherjee about the hormone fluctuations that affect women in midlife, from peri-menopause to underactive …
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In this episode, Cally talks to Jo Caulfield about 1960s/70s TV shows, life, death, sisters, resilience, walking, humour, anger, touring, nuns and knickers. Bluesky: @jocaulfield.bsky.social Instagram: @jo.caulfield.1 TikTok: @jocaulfieldcomic Buy Jo’s book The Funny Thing About Death (all royalties go to Macmillan Cancer Support See Jo’s new show …
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Shopping, beauty, and gifting ideas from Lorraine and Trish for summery days & holidays. Trish shares insider tips from her secret foodie WhatsApp (who knew you could grill an olive?) and Lorraine reveals the bee saving present all teens/relatives will love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Coming to you from The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse, Alex is joined by Sian from DwtyLife.com, who is bringing Happier Festival to The Flaxmill in Shrewsbury on 26th July 2025. But before we dive into the festival, we get to know more about Sian herself. In an open and honest conversation around mental health, Sian shares her personal journey — both phys…
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Trish & Lorraine discuss the diet and lifestyle changes that can help with menopause symptoms, mimic the effects of today's weight loss jabs and also discover which foods boost energy every day. The duo revisit a previous episode's interview with midlife nutritionist Emma Bardwell. Plus discover the four principles of her new eating programme ‘The …
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In this episode, Cally talks to Liberty Mills about modelling, misconceptions, lupus, integrative health, fertility, racism, reinvention, dyslexia, journaling and crying. Liberty's website Liberty on Instagram Liberty’s book on Amazon A signed and dedicated copy of her book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’…
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Lorraine & Trish meet midlife women’s health expert and Davina McCall's favourite menopause doctor, GP Naomi Potter, to ask all the questions you want answered about the new weight loss drugs, including how to get them, potential side effects, how long to stay on them and what to do to avoid weight rebound. Dr Potter, who co-authored Davina's No 1 …
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In this episode, Cally talks to Alice Fraser about bad backs, babies, banjos, breastfeeding, poetry, sexism, feminism, dads, Australia, comedy, tragedy, Buddhism, music and romance novels. Instagram: @aliterative More about Alice Alice’s book A Passion for Passion Alice’s show at the Soho Theatre, London, August 2025 Order Cally's Book Get tickets …
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While scrolling through social media, Alex stumbled upon some captivating content—side-by-side comparisons showing how Shrewsbury’s historic buildings once looked. Intrigued, he reached out to the creator behind the posts: Freya Rickman of Cooper Green Pooks, one of Shrewsbury’s oldest businesses. Freya’s passion for Shrewsbury—especially its rich …
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The best-selling author joins Lorraine & Trish to talk about her new novel, the long awaited sequel to Hideous Kinky, in which she picks up the story of a mother and her two daughters living an adventurous, unconventional life in the 80s. Esther also speaks with searing honesty about trying to keep her marriage together, the part peri-menopause pla…
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In this episode, Cally talks to Kathy Lette about Kylie Minogue, Barry Humphries, Joan Rivers, Germaine Greer, Spike Milligan, books, feminism, autism, sexism, ageism, sisters and second acts. Instagram: @kathylette Kathy’s new book The Revenge Club More about Kathy Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike H…
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Join Alex and Vicks as they chat with Jon and Darren from Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST), live from Telford. In this inspiring episode, discover how SYST supports young people across Shropshire—not just through services, but through the passion and lived experiences of the people behind the charity. Darren Duffy went from fruit picking in Eu…
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The comedian tells Trish & Lorraine how a conversation with Joan Rivers inspired her to start a midlife side hustle as a stand up before quitting her boardroom job for good. Her advice? Dream big but start small, stop aiming for perfection and remember that there is no success without failure. Cally also shares her tales of life on the dating scene…
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As we continue our literary season we bring you this classic from the Namaste archive, where Cally talks to filmmaker, comedian, and writer, Danny Wallace, about: losing one’s hair, losing one’s parent, kindness, saying yes, men’s bodies, awkward moments, techniques for trolls, the mighty Boosch, and homeschooling during a pandemic. Instagram: ⁠@da…
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Join Alex and Vicks on this episode of The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast as they explore the University of the Third Age (U3A) with guest Michael Reece, chairman of Shrewsbury U3A. As part of her "homework," Vicks introduces a topic Alex knows nothing about—uncovering the vital role U3A plays in tackling loneliness by offering clubs, education, and so…
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Lorraine & Trish are joined by the world’s first film & TV intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien, whose movement choreography on shows such as Normal People, Sex Education, It’s a Sin & I May Destroy You have redefined on-screen sex scenes, while setting clear boundaries to keep the actors within their comfort zone. She shares helpful tools and advice f…
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Join Alex as he goes for walk around the fantastic Shropshire County Show for it's 150th event at the DMOS West Mid Show Ground. This show is all about showing off what Shropshire has to offer in terms of agricultural richness and tradition. Alex takes time to speak to a representative of young farmers and to the NFU about what is important about f…
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Our literary season continues with this ancient episode all the way from series one where Cally talks with writer, presenter, TV producer and podcaster Emily Dean about: childhood, grief, being single, famous friends and of course her superstar dog, Raymond. Oh, and the really important stuff – teeth. Emily's book Everyone Died So I Got A Dog isava…
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Trish and Lorraine share body positivity expert Dr Charlotte Ord's reassuring new guide to loving what you see in the mirror and they discuss how you can turn the volume down on your negative inner critic. The duo also find out how you can change your mindset around your body image to encourage your teens to have a more positive outlook too. Handy …
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Her recovery from two catastrophic breakdowns led mum-of-five Rachel Kelly into a career researching scientifically backed ways to boost mental health every day, and the campaigner shares her advice alongside her personal experience. Hosts Lorraine & Trish get tips on beating overwhelm and treating depression and anxiety. They discuss everything fr…
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As we continue with our Literary Season in the run up to the publication of Cally's book, we go back to where it all began, with episode one of Namaste Motherfuckers. Cally talks with Oliver about wide-ranging topics, including: silent meditation retreats, goal-free living, writing ‘this column will change your life’ for The Guardian and why it’s i…
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Fearful of your next midlife health check-up? Overly worried about the results of a test? If you're battling health anxiety right now Lorraine and Trish have created a complete guide to spotting it, beating it and boosting your midlife mental health after interviewing psychotherapist and health anxiety expert Anna Mathur. Plus the duo find out why …
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Trish and Lorraine are joined by Dr Gabriel Watson, surgeon, author and TV presenter for a fascinating and funny interview about her professional and personal experiences of the NHS. From the sexual harassment she's witnessed as one of only 14% of female surgeons in the UK, to living with her own chronic heart condition as well as parenting a teena…
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As our literary season continues, in this classic episode, Cally talks to journalist, writer & author Kathleen Wyatt about lying, dying, drugs, love, neuroplasticity, linguistics, spies, double agents, travel, journalism, coming out, growing up, getting uncomfortable, Al Qaeda and puppies. Kathleen's book ⁠The Social Superpower - thebig truth about…
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Staying fit as we age is non-negotiable but as Lorraine & Trish explain you need to modify the way you workout in midlife to stay safe while exercising. The duo ask experts how we can meet our fitness goals while avoiding things like sore knees, bad backs and sticky hips. Plus the two fitness routines every midlife woman must do and why Creatine co…
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Join us for our coverage of Loopfest 2025. Here is Sunday. After overdoing it during Saturday at Loopfest, Alex is taking it easy on Sunday. Starting off with one of the fringe venues, Alex starts off at Nerdy by speaking to Kate Rose. Take a walk wit Alex as he speaks to many more artists during a fun-filled day of music. To all of the performers,…
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Here is our coverage of Loopfest 2025, starting with a very fun Saturday! Join Alex as he ventures across a very busy town filled with music and excitement. With a mic in-hand Alex's mission is to cram in as many interviews with artists performing at the many venues that make-up this huge event. To all of the artists, organisers and everyone that m…
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Award-winning humanitarian Elizabeth Nyamayaro joins Lorraine & Trish to discuss her new book, Human Skills in which she shares the valuable lessons she’s learned from a childhood facing starvation in her Zimbabwe village, to becoming a senior advisor at the UN in New York and launching the groundbreaking He For She campaign. Find out how to equip …
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As our literary season continues to the publication of Cally's book, we bring you this classic episode from the Namaste archive where Cally talks to journalist, speaker and best-selling author Helen Russell about happiness,sadness, life, death, parenthood, fertility, arrival fallacy, being ginger,crying on planes, crying off planes, telephone phobi…
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Lorraine & Trish's reading list for your summer holiday which covers comedy, crime, love, 90s nostalgia and a memoir about the surprise demise of a marriage. Trish road tests an author new to her whose comedic wedding scene resonates and Lorraine reunites with one of her favourite, award winning writers of all time for a murder mystery. Plus which …
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🚤 Sabrina at 50 – Celebrating a Shrewsbury Icon 🚤 Join Alex as he sets sail on one of Shrewsbury’s most beloved vessels—The Sabrina Boat—to celebrate her 50th birthday! Since arriving in town in 2010, Sabrina has become a cornerstone of the local tourism scene, bringing thousands of visitors to the River Severn. But her story starts long before Shr…
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