Best Emma Faye Podcasts (2024)

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Fay Ripley’s life lessons: from Cold Feet to cooking, a happy home life & HRT 1:03:03

2d ago1:03:03

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It’s laughs a go-go in the season finale as Trish and Lorraine meet actor Fay Ripley who tells her tales from behind the scenes of a brilliant career: from playing a prostitute with Kenneth Branagh, to 25 years as Jenny Gifford in Cold Feet. She also shares her fears about empty nest syndrome and the dinner party an A-List star nearly ruined. Plus:…

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Tana Ramsay on marriage, family life & becoming a new mum at 49 1:00:51

10d ago1:00:51

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Lorraine and Trish are joined by Tana Ramsay for one of their most frank, heartwarming and advice-filled interviews yet. The mum of six reveals how she keeps her family unit happy and well organised, what she’s learned when crises have rocked its foundations and what it’s really like being married to Gordon (including the only thing they ever row a…

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Louise Boyce on mental health overload, menopause & parenting wins 1:04:24

14d ago1:04:24

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The model mum and hilarious Instagram star (@mamastillgotit_ 500k followers & counting) tells Lorraine and Trish how she copes with the daily overwhelm on the parenting frontline, what got her through a devastating teenage eating disorder and the campaign she’s spearheading to help young girls deal with social media. Plus: Swimwear best buys - the …

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Killing Kittens’ Emma Sayle on midlife sexual adventures 57:58

24d ago57:58

57:58

Trish and Lorraine meet Emma Sayle, the entrepreneur and married mum of three who is on a mission to sexually empower women by making their sexual desires, fantasies and curiosities a reality with her Killing Kittens online club and real life parties. She reveals what she’s learned in her twenty years in business, from how to communicate desire in …

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Life advice on coping with baby loss, working mum guilt & grief 1:02:29

28d ago1:02:29

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Award winning thriller writer Clare Mackintosh tells Trish & Lorraine why she decided to write about the loss of her baby boy Alex, a twin, and shares what she has learnt about grief, including exactly what to say to someone who has been bereaved. In a moving, uplifting and advice-filled chat the mum of three, aged 47, also talks about why she walk…

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Rev Kate Bottley on refusing to be weighed, finding love & her joy mantra 1:11:32

1M ago1:11:32

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Trish and Lorraine meet Gogglebox's Reverend Kate Bottley for some invaluable life lessons on finding easy joy every day. The 49-year-old mum of two reveals what she's learnt about love and relationships in her career and domestic life, why an 'OK' marriage is good, how she's tackled her body confidence demons and why we should all do a 'love audit…

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How Hank My Hearing Dog Transformed My Life 1:02:15

2M ago1:02:15

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Hello and welcome to our channel and our fourth episode! We are so happy you are here! From the moment Emma met Hank, she knew there was going to be an inseparable bond that would change each other’s lives forever. In this episode, Emma opens up about her mental health challenges being deaf and how her hearing dog, Hank, has transformed her life, o…

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Dr Meg Jay on living with uncertainty & beating social anxiety 1:05:24

1M ago1:05:24

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Lorraine and Trish meet developmental clinical psychologist Dr Meg Jay, to talk about her new book, The Twenty-Something Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age, the new bible for youngsters - and their parents - dealing with uncertain times. What is developmentally normal? How do you motivate and inspire someone who doesn’t want to …

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More Often Than Knot: Bride by Ali Hazelwood 1:11:16

2M ago1:11:16

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It's the final episode of Season Six and we're talking about Bride by Ali Hazelwood. You can visit the author's website ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for details about her other work. There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim t…

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Midlife make-up masterclass & Richard Hammond on men's mental health 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Trish and Lorraine have had a very busy week: they spent an afternoon with celebrity makeup artist Cher Webb to find out how to create a fresh, new makeup look and share the surprising and helpful things they learned. Then they met infamous petrolhead Richard Hammond and his Gen Z daughter, Izzy, to talk about generational views on father & daughte…

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There Are Always Reasons: The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew & Of Mist and Shadow by Jenna Wolfhart 1:07:03

2M ago1:07:03

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In the fifth episode of Season Six we continue our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Of Mist and Shadow by ⁠Jenna Wolfhart and Emma's choice was The Whispering Dark by ⁠Kelly Andrew⁠. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further…

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Deborah Meaden on how to make the most of your money & learning from mistakes 57:42

2M ago57:42

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Lorraine and Trish meet their favourite Dragon and business woman extraordinaire, Deborah Meaden, for her best advice on getting over financial anxiety, making sure your money delivers for the life you want, pitching a business idea and using your instincts to build a tool box for life. She also explains how we can talk to our children about money …

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Go Forth and Cuddle: Beastly and Bookish by Cantrina Bell & The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna 44:23

2M ago44:23

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In the fourth episode of Season Six we continue our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Beastly and Bookish by Catrina Bell⁠⁠ and Emma's choice was The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Click on the author names for links to their website…

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Daily tips to boost mental health and get more energy in the morning 58:35

2M ago58:35

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Trish and Lorraine talk to Dr Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind, about developing a daily routine to help protect your mental health and how you can spot the signs of mental distress and develop coping mechanisms. She also explains where to get the right support as well as how to help a partner, child or friend. And Sarah, 49, tells her personal story of b…

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All The Red Flags: Fiasco by Constance Fay and Honeysuckle by January Rayne 58:05

2M ago58:05

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In the third episode of Season Six we continue our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Honeysuckles by ⁠January Rayne⁠ and Emma's choice was Fiasco by ⁠Constance Fay. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the serie…

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Burnout, stress, overwhelm: Mo Gawdat's new tips on how to be unstressable 1:01:48

2M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Lorraine and Trish meet the UK's most talked about stress experts, Mo Gawdat and Alice Law, to learn their easy techniques to reset your mind and body now, as well as cope with life’s ups and downs in the future. You'll live a calmer, happier life after listening to this. Plus, how to support teens during exam season; help a hedgehog & a nostalgic …

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Kathy Grew Up in a Zoo...Literally 52:41

3M ago52:41

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Hello and welcome to our channel and our third podcast episode! We are so happy you are here! In this episode, Kathy shares her fascinating upbringing in a zoo. From a drive through cat show, to cape buffalo chasing people into trees, bottle-feeding monkeys and mean hippos, her unique experience is quite a story to hear. Also, join us as Kathy and …

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ThunderCats Are Old!: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh & Paladin's Grace by T Kingfisher 1:08:06

2M ago1:08:06

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In the second episode of Season Six we begin our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh and Emma's choice was Paladin's Grace by T Kingfisher. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the…

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The Moment He Sniffs Her: The Winter King by C L Wilson 1:03:23

3M ago1:03:23

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We're back with the first episode of Season Six and we're talking about The Winter King, a fantasy romance by C L Wilson. You can visit the author's website ⁠here⁠ for details of further books in the series and additional work. There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you so you can skip a…

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Season Six Trailer 4:24

3M ago4:24

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Season Six of the SFFRomCast is on the way! We're returning to our six degrees of separation but with a special twist, and this short trailer is to let you what you can expect as we continue to celebrate and share our love of sci-fi and fantasy romance books. You can also watch this trailer on You Tube if you'd like to put faces to voices and find …

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Your midlife skincare questions answered by dermatologist Dr Malvina Cunningham 33:00

4M ago33:00

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Join Trish and Lorraine, ambassadors for And Begin midlife skincare, in this bonus episode as they take a deep dive into how our skin changes as we age and the product ingredients we need to keep it looking and feeling healthy. The duo interview consultant dermatologist for And Begin Dr Malvina Cunnigham, who works in the private sector and for the…

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Joely Richardson: how I found a wonderful sense of freedom in my fifties 52:59

3M ago52:59

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Trish & Lorraine meet the fabulous Joely Richardson to go behind the scenes on her latest role as Lady Eularia Moggerhanger in Renegade Nell and why she’s having the time of her life playing maverick midlife women. She also reveals how friendships carry her through and why she documents life with her mum Vanessa. Plus: Season 11 best bits & A Race …

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Emma's Hearing Loss Journey and the Importance of Advocacy 51:23

4M ago51:23

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Hello and welcome to our channel and our second podcast episode! We are so happy you are here! In this episode, we discuss the moment Kathy discovered Emma's hearing loss and deaf diagnosis, to the trials and triumphs of Emma being the only deaf student in school, and Kathy's unwavering advocacy for deaf accessibility in the public. Throughout the …

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The RSC’s Tamara Harvey on her work/family blend; plus, how to soothe your nervous system 58:13

4M ago58:13

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Lorraine and Trish meet the first female co-artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company to find out how she is putting her stamp on the national institution and what she’s learned about following a creative passion while raising a young family. Also this week, another installment from the Postcards from Midlife retreat in Cornwall, featuring…

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Lessons in love, loss and good journaling with Cathy Rentzenbrink 58:27

4M ago58:27

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Live from the Postcards from Midlife retreat in Cornwall, Trish and Lorraine talk to the best-selling memoirist, writing tutor and literary festival president Cathy Rentzenbrink who shares what she’s learned about healing after personal tragedy and how to get started with writing - journaling, short stories, family memoirs or novels - and the proce…

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Faith Journey and Navigating School As The Only Deaf Kid 54:22

4M ago54:22

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Hello and welcome to our podcast and our first podcast episode! We are so happy you are here! In this episode, we explore the reasons behind our unique podcast title "She's Not My Sister," and delve into Emma's journey through school while navigating the challenges of deafness. Additionally, we shed light on her experiences in the pageant world and…

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Jools Oliver: the honest truth about family life & plans for her second act 1:02:31

4M ago1:02:31

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Lorraine and Trish catch up with the model-turned-mum-turned children’s wear designer to find out how she and husband Jamie are coping with a partially empty nest, her unexpected new career plan, why all she wants to do for her 50th birthday is dance and never saying no to dinner with Madonna ever again. Plus we discuss what Jools' childhood helpin…

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Beauty special: an expert’s guide to midlife skin & makeup 32:28

4M ago32:28

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Brought to you by Olay: Trish and Lorraine call on the services of renowned beauty journalist Eve Cameron, group beauty director of Red and Good Housekeeping magazines, to share her decades of wisdom on getting the right beauty routine for your midlife skin, and how to feel and look better if you’re being derailed by menopause. Book a place on our …

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A surprising midlife dating story with best-selling author Christie Watson 1:00:37

4M ago1:00:37

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Trish and Lorraine catch up with the former frontline nurse turned novelist and ethics professor to share her story of falling in love with someone she least expected, and how together they created their blended family. We also go behind the scenes in the NHS to find out what inspired her new medical thriller Moral Injuries, and what she’s learned …

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Midlife adventures & life-changing challenges with the Antarctic Fire Angels 57:56

5M ago57:56

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Trish and Lorraine meet history-making fire fighters Rebecca Openshaw Rowe and Georgina Gilbert, better known as the Antarctic Fire Angels, to find out how, what and why they took on the challenge of skiing to the South Pole and became great friends in the process. Discover how you can develop an endurance mindset, reach peak fitness in midlife and…

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Extraordinary lives: Nisha Katona - from barrister to restaurant empire 1:00:24

5M ago1:00:24

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Trish and Lorraine meet Mowgli Street Food founder Nisha Katona, the woman shaking up the world of hospitality thanks to both her innovative cooking and maternal management model. She shares her remarkable life story of becoming a barrister after failing A-Levels, then giving up a stellar career in midlife to follow her dream of opening an Indian r…

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UTIs, periods, HRT: what Dr Nighat Arif wants every woman to know 1:04:15

5M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Lorraine and Trish get an important health update from ground-breaking TV doctor Nighat Arif, who reveals the link between oestrogen and UTIs, what to do if periods are messing up your life, when you might need anti-depressants and why women are still experiencing medical gaslighting (and what to do about it). Plus: the joys and disasters of playin…

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Novelist Jennie Godfrey on her dramatic career reinvention & Yorkshire Ripper connection 57:35

6M ago57:35

57:35

For their spring book club special, Lorraine and Trish meet author Jennie Godfrey whose charming and moving debut novel, The List of Suspicious Things, about growing up in the shadow of the Yorkshire Ripper, is set to be a best-seller. Jennie reveals her personal connection to the case, why she ditched the city and a high-flying career in midlife t…

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Dr Michael Mosley: solve your sleep problems and lose weight 59:57

6M ago59:57

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Lorraine and Trish are joined by everyone’s favourite medic, Dr Michael Mosley, to get to the bottom of the causes of poor sleep and his smart solutions for getting a good night every night. Plus, the link between sleep and your gut health and how to follow his weight loss ‘virtuous circle’. Also in this episode: the Agony Aunts are back! Lorraine …

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Motivate yourself to stay fit, get strong & rest well with performance coach Adrienne Adhami 1:05:49

6M ago1:05:49

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How do you motivate yourself to get fitter and healthier in midlife when the daily to-do list puts everyone else's priorities above yours? You turn to one of the best wellness coaches in the business and ask for guidance. Meet Adrienne Adhami, we promise she will bring the energy back into your mind and body. Adrienne shares her tips on weight trai…

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Rebuild your life after the end of relationship with Mother Pukka Anna Whitehouse 1:06:17

6M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Trish and Lorraine are back with an advice-filled new season full of midlife inspiration and their unique brand of ‘knowledgeable nit-wittery’. This week they tackle divorce and how to do it successfully with author, broadcaster and parenting campaigner Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka. Anna explains how she knew her marriage was over, the steps s…

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Winter Witches: A Conversation with Authors Sarah Hawley and Kate Kenzie 49:40

7M ago49:40

49:40

Welcome to our bonus episode where we are discussing all things witchy with authors Sarah Hawley and Kate Kenzie. (You can follow the links here to find their websites and where you can sign up to their newsletters) There is a list below of (most of) the books discussed and if you would like to watch us on YouTube (with captions), follow us on soci…

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Christmas hacks & budget gift ideas with Holly Tucker 50:06

8M ago50:06

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Forget Father Christmas, we all know who really does all the work for the big day. To make it easier and way more fun, Lorraine and Trish ask Holly Tucker, MBE, co-founder of Not on the High Street and Holly & Co, for her expert tips. From thoughtful gifting to managing stress and family dynamics, the retail superstar curates the perfect holiday ex…

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Beat anxiety, boost confidence, feel happier with Dr Emma Hepburn 1:03:51

8M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Trish and Lorraine meet The Psychology Mum, aka Dr Emma Hepburn, an award-winning clinical psychologist whose llustrated books on happiness and emotional wellbeing are the perfect toolkits for navigating modern life for both adults and children. Find out how to get off the ‘rumination wheel’, peel away layers of guilt or shame and discover why happ…

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Tamzin Outhwaite: how trauma healing changed her life & your feel-good stories 54:41

8M ago54:41

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The actor returns to the Postcards From Midlife hot seat to tell Lorraine and Trish about her year of self discovery and emotional healing, and the awakening that prompted her to set up a non-profit organisation offering free wellbeing retreats and experiences for women who are really struggling. Plus: What to do if your career is getting you down;…

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Food, herbs & recipes to lose weight, sleep better & boost mood with Dr Rupy Aujla 1:10:09

9M ago1:10:09

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Lorraine & Trish meet Dr Rupy Aujla GP, food writer and Instagram star to ask those all important foodie questions, from what to cook that’s healthy but tastes super delicious; how to get kids to eat well; where does that midlife muffin top come from, why is it so hard to shift & how to actually be rid of it once and for all. Plus: A new way to fin…

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How to be tech savvy, not tech scared with the BBC's Zoe Kleinman 54:33

9M ago54:33

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Trish and Lorraine overcome their fear (& hopelessness) of using tech with the BBC’s first ever technology correspondent Zoe Kleinman. A mother of three, Zoe tells us what we really need to know about AI, how it’s likely to change the world of work for our kids, how to keep them both safe and engaged with the latest innovations as well as her own t…

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Nina Stibbe: what I learned when I ran away from home & took a year-long marriage break 1:08:47

9M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Trish & Lorraine find out what international best seller Nina Stibbe, author of the much-loved memoir Love, Nina, discovered about life, relationships - and herself - when she took a break from her long marriage in Cornwall to spend a year living alone in London. Expect hilarious tales from her new diary, Went to London, Took the Dog, with midlife …

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Triple Breasted Women: The Time Travel Trope 1:14:49

9M ago1:14:49

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It's the final episode of Season Five already! We are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Time Travel trope! A full list of the books, both featured and mentioned, can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going …

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India Knight’s ageless skin & makeup secrets & best beauty buys 1:04:49

9M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Lorraine and Trish are joined by one of the most trusted voices in beauty, Sunday Times columnist India Knight, to talk about our relationship with our looks, finding the best version of ourselves as we age, and the answer to beauty niggles like thinning lips and crepey necks (lovely!). She also reveals what happened when she tried botox and filler…

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In Elf World: Second Chance/Secret Baby Trope 58:58

9M ago58:58

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In our penultimate episode of Season Five, we are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Second Chance/Secret Baby trope! A full list of the books, both featured and mentioned, can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there…

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Raynor Winn: a story of hope, endurance & love. Plus 6 must read books 1:03:22

10M ago1:03:22

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Trish and Lorraine have a girl crush moment when they interview one of their favourite authors, Raynor Winn, about her latest book Landlines for this season’s book club episode. The million-selling writer of The Salt Path, which charts her journey from homelessness and financial disaster to starting over in midlife, discusses how to overcome fear w…

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Bonus episode: International Day of the Girl Special 25:59

10M ago25:59

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For this special episode to celebrate the International Day of the Girl on 11th October, Trish and Lorraine team up with the charity Plan International for their Girl’s Takeover campaign to let a young, aspiring journalist get in the hot seat and ask them the questions. From their proudest career moments and biggest leadership challenges to startin…

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He's A Panda: The Age-Gap Trope 1:08:58

9M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

On the fourth episode of Season Five, we are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Age-Gap trope! A full list of the books, both featured and mentioned, can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA a…

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Midlife sex: how to reignite the spark & upgrade your lovelife 1:13:50

10M ago1:13:50

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Lorraine and Trish get frank with sex educator, intimacy coach and erotic expert Ruth Ramsay to find out what her midlife clients are telling her about their sexual desires and experiences - with advice on how to talk to your partner about sex, get the lust back in long term relationships, handling a low libido, the best sex toys to try and explori…

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