Lorraine Candy

Postcards From Midlife is a chart-topping show hosted by me and my friend of 25 years Trish Halpin. @postcardsfrommidlife celebrates the positive stories of midlife women with wit and warmth. We interview spirited midlife celebrities and previous guests include Elizabeth Hurley, Patsy Kensit, Claudia Winkleman, Juliet Stevenson, Mary McCartney and Davina McCall among others. And we quiz experts on how to lead a happier healthier midlife as well as meeting world famous authors and politicians. If you are living in a hormonal hot house, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of positive, comforting guidance then this is the show for you. We chat about all things menopause as well as parenting, fashion, beauty, wellness, nutrition, sleep, fitness careers, relationships and finances. We've got two dogs, a podcat called Margo, two husbands and 6 children between us - and we share our personal stories and experiences too. Each season we have a book club and a culture club and we involve the fantastic listeners who gather on our private Facebook group of the same name. Follow us on Insta too. And in May you can meet us at our two-day festival Postcards From Midlife live in London (tickets in link above) You can listen to the show on all your podcast providers and via the link in bio above. @frommidlife #midlifewomen #midlife #postcardsfrommidlife

MY 2 BOOKS: ‘What's Wrong With Me: 101 Things Midlife Women Need To Know"; Preorder now. What the reviews say: "This comforting memoir will help us all feel less alone as we navigate the emotional turmoil of midlife. It's full of advice and stories to support everyone who needs a bit of reassurance that it really is all going to be ok and the best is yet to come… coz it really is “ @davinamccall "Read Lorraine's words, take comfort in them and then equip yourself with the advice she has gathered. Use it to navigate your way through your midlife years. There’s magic within these pages." @jowhiley "Few books tackle both the physical and emotional elements of women's midlife experience but this one does with warmth, wit and seriously helpful advice. It's a practical and gentle nudge for women towards a happier, healthier and more uplifting midlife experience." @juliasamuelmbe "This book is hilarious, honest and brilliantly relatable, it reads like warm hug from a best friend who will hold your hand and support you despite all your foibles. Thank you for making me feel I am not alone in the confusing muddle and malaise of mid-life." @louiseminchin "Lorraine uses her vast experience, both personally and professionally, to educate, reassure and guide us to have the most positive and healthy midlife." @menopause_doctor "Mum What's Wrong With You: 101 Things Only Mothers Of Teenage Girls Know." Sunday Times Top 10 best Seller. "The mothering manual we all need" @claudiawinkle Description: Calling all Mums: Are you feeling lonely and confused? Are you panicking that you’re getting everything wrong? Do you feel as if your relationship with your teenage daughter has worsened overnight? Don't worry, you're not alone. Enter parenting columnist Lorraine Candy, a mum of four. Her warm, witty, and wise memoir will gently lead you to a harmonious place. This book is a reassuring survivor's guide to the highs and lows of parenting adolescents and it helps you feel good about your mothering.LINKS TO BUY IN BIO ABOVE #midlife #mothering #teens #midlifewomen #bookstagram #booksofinstagram

My new accidental Panic Free Parenting podcast! So on my Substack newsletter I have more than 12 video interviews with experts answering all the questions parents and caregivers of teens and young adults have asked me! And one of my brilliant subscribers just referred to it as a podcast - which of course it is because you don’t have to watch it you can listen to it while doing other things (I had not thought of this!) and you do not need to sit and read it like most newsletters! YOu could listen on the way to work if you get the Substack app. Am an accidental genius 🤣🤣 anyway it is helpful so do sign up (google Lorraine Candy & Substack). Tell me what you think ⬇️⬇️

Do you want to find your writing voice? I can help you with that … Come write with me Tuesday June 2nd, 7-8pm UK time on zoom (for free). To sign up go to the ‘write with me’ link in my bio above. And if you think some one may love this please share this reel and/or the link with them. If you have already signed up drop me comment below ⬇️

One of life’s midlife rockstar warriors, @lorrainecandy has so much wisdom to give us about this stage of life. Teenage children. Careers. Perimenopause, HRT. Lorraine is a long time journalist and has met and interviewed many of the world’s female experts and powerhouses. And it shows. And throughout it all, what mattered most…her female friendships. You do not want to miss this episode.

Struggling with your writing mojo? I can fix that! I’ve been helping a mum-friend find her voice after she told me she’d like some helping writing her life-changing experiences down. In an hour we sorted out where to start, what to say and most importantly how to write consistently and I realised I’d love to do this for my community here. So I’m running a one off hour long, free online ‘write with me’; session. Date below 👇👇 If you have ever sat in front of a blank screen or page with no inspo then this session is for you. In our hour together, we’re going to banish that “stuck” feeling for good. I’ll be sharing the “insider” secrets that I’ve gathered from four decades of journalism, editing, commissioning and publishing stories & books. My one-off live session is for Everyone. Whether you are a published author, a newsletter crafter, a creative storyteller, or someone simply looking for guidance on a speech, a pitch, a memorial, a personal statement,email upgrades or a journaling habit—this session is for you. Date: Tuesday June 2nd at 7-8pm UK time To join go to the link in my bio, my stories or my highlight above

GCSE exams: A former teacher and education coach @educathy gives you all the advice you need right now on my Substack newsletter - Google Substack & Lorraine Candy and sign up to watch/listen to our video interview answering all the questions. Good Luck everyone. And the link to watch/listen is above in the round highlights too. #gcse

Some GCSE exam advice 👆👆👆 …. I have done this 3x now and ‘be a pot plant’ is the best thing you can do at this stage eg just be a loving, calm, comforting and snack providing adult in the room ❤️ good luck everyone #GCSE

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Struggling to connect with your teenage sons or twenty something boys? This is the conversation for you. My newsletter interview on parenting boys is out today: google Substack & Lorraine Candy and sign up with your email to watch my video interview with @sarahockwellsmith the author of ‘How to Raise a Gentle Man – A guide for parents and carers who want to raise kind, emotionally intelligent and respectful boys’. In our chat we discuss: 👉How to reach teen boys when they withdraw or shut down 👉Prompts for micro-conversations with boys 👉The power of the NVC technique - non-violent communication with boys & young men 👉Why encouraging ‘emodiversity’ is vital Why gentle parenting is about firm boundaries 👉How stress affects teen boys and why we need to be curious not furious 👉How to avoid the ‘assuming trap’ which is a bar to boys getting the support they need #boymum #parentingteens

PSA: if you have got a scaly, possibly itchy bit of skin you’re worried about then do go to your GP. Do not put it off for fear you are wasting NHS time. I have just had Actinic Keratosis, a sneaky skin problem which is common but may get ignored. THe red here is what happens after using Tolak cream FYI it is NOT the actual AK - that was a small red patch on my nose. AK is a sign you may develop skin cancer in the future (it is basically pre-cancer cells) and should be treated as soon as it is spotted. This is how I was diagnosed 👆👆 sort of by accident! Treatment with 2 topical creams for 7 days makes you very red! To recover I relied on @eucerin Aquaphor (a genius cream) and the cover up @erborian_uk CC Red Correct (miracle coverup for redness) and I also now use @eucerin Actinic control SPF 100. So get it checked it if you are worried: I had a little red patch on my nose and cheek for years and ignored it. My after pictures - 14 days post treatment - are at the end of the video above. For accurate facts on this go to the British Association of Dermatologists website. And follow @belindashipman who is on a major AK journey #skincare #actinickeratosis

I am hosting a free online writing session - date TBC - but what appeals most morning or evening ? So 7am or 7pm UK time? Tell me in comments or do the Poll!!