{"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":"Penny Lancaster on overcoming childhood trauma, reinventing yourself in your 50s and being Mrs Rod Stewart","slug":"penny-lancaster-on-overcoming-childhood-trauma-reinventing-yourself-in-your-50s-and-being-mrs-rod-stewart","published_at":"2025-09-28T01:56:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/postcards-from-midlife-103003/penny-lancaster-on-overcoming-childhood-trauma-reinventing-yourself-in-your-50s-and-being-mrs-rod-stewart","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/postcards-from-midlife-103003","url":"https://shows.acast.com/postcardsfrommidlife/episodes/penny-lancaster-on-overcoming-childhood-trauma-reinventing-y","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/postcardsfrommidlife/e/68d895d9acc34956e60061f6/media.mp3","summary":"In a funny, frank & fascinating interview, model, TV presenter & Special Police Constable Penny Lancaster tells Trish & Lorraine about her roller coaster, rock n roll life - from the glitz & jet set glamour of being Mrs Rod Stewart, to the everyday practicalities of making a blended family work, the emotional resilience she drew on to get through three rounds of IVF, and why she thought she was having a breakdown in perimenopause. Penny also opens up about the childhood assault that haunts her and what really happened behind the scenes with Greg Wallace on Masterchef. Plus Penny’s advice on coping with midlife weight gain and why she sees her severe dyslexia as a superpower. Extra: it's the autumn book club - our pick of the best titles for your reading list! Handy links Contact us:  hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Follow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group  here    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In a funny, frank & fascinating interview, model, TV presenter & Special Police Constable Penny Lancaster tells Trish & Lorraine about he…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3118,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/postcards-from-midlife-103003/episodes/penny-lancaster-on-overcoming-childhood-trauma-reinventing-yourself-in-your-50s-and-being-mrs-rod-stewart/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/penny-lancaster-on-overcoming-childhood-trauma-reinventing-yourself-in-your-50s-and-being-mrs-rod-stewart.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}