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Andrea McLean on the shame of financial ruin & how she’s getting her life back on track
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- Postcards From Midlife
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- May 23, 2026
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- 3047
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Summary
In a fascinating, hopeful & helpful conversation the TV presenter & author opens up to Trish & Lorraine about the illness & business venture that ended with her losing her house & selling off her furniture to pay for weekly grocery shops. From being the presenter of Loose Women to being unable to get a job in Starbucks, Andrea describes the highs, the lows & the learnings from a tumultuous period in her life, including the crushing blow of being told ‘Your star has faded’. She also shares the resources that helped her get back on track & how to cope with financial stress while keeping a marriage together in the process. Plus: Lorraine’s helpful health alert & Trish’s Swedish adventure Contact: [email protected] Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.