{"podcast":{"title":"Postcards From Midlife","slug":"postcards-from-midlife-103003","podcast_index_feed_id":103003,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/30fc7379-b13e-4fa2-abdc-e4aeb2fbf5d5","website_url":"https://play.acast.com/s/postcardsfrommidlife","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61ba02b11a8cbee6d23cf0b0/1705825976160-7290800e9508fc9e57b83cb3eab8c0a0.jpeg","author":"Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin","episode_count":295,"summary":"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 magazines for more than two decades, have six children, two husbands, two dogs and one cat between them. They share their personal stories alongside the advice and wisdom of spirited women with extraordinary stories to tell. And they ask experts all the questions you need answered to have a healthier, happier and more harmonious second act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T22:18:30.208559+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/postcards-from-midlife-103003"},"episode":{"title":"Andrea McLean on the shame of financial ruin & how she’s getting her life back on track","slug":"andrea-mclean-on-the-shame-of-financial-ruin-how-she-s-getting-her-life-back-on-track","published_at":"2026-05-23T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/postcards-from-midlife-103003/andrea-mclean-on-the-shame-of-financial-ruin-how-she-s-getting-her-life-back-on-track","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/postcards-from-midlife-103003","url":"https://shows.acast.com/postcardsfrommidlife/episodes/andrea-mclean-on-the-shame-of-financial-ruin-how-shes-gettin","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/postcardsfrommidlife/e/6a0dfbb1163f1001838b4aec/media.mp3","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: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In a fascinating, hopeful & helpful conversation the TV presenter & author opens up to Trish & Lorraine about the illness & business ventu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3047,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/postcards-from-midlife-103003/episodes/andrea-mclean-on-the-shame-of-financial-ruin-how-she-s-getting-her-life-back-on-track/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/postcards-from-midlife-103003/andrea-mclean-on-the-shame-of-financial-ruin-how-she-s-getting-her-life-back-on-track.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}