Known as the queen of black hairdressing, Charlotte Mensah shares her remarkable life story with Trish and Lorraine. From losing her mother and living in a hostel at 17 to dining with Oprah and being inducted into the hairdressing hall of fame, she shares her life lessons as well as her tips for keeping curly and textured hair healthy in midlife.
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Life lessons from hair guru Charlotte Mensah

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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;The witty duo, who have been editing glossy magazines for more than two decades, have six children, two husbands, two dogs and one cat&nbsp;between them. They share their personal stories alongside the advice and wisdom of spirited women with extraordinary&nbsp;stories to tell. And they ask experts all the questions you need answered to have a healthier, happier and more harmonious second act.&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 & daughter relationships, toxic masculinity and why it really matters to talk about mental health. Plus: Your summer culture club: films, theatre & TV shows to watch now; & whatever happened to ‘flicking the Vs’ in Nostalgia Noodle?

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Midlife make-up masterclass & Richard Hammond on men's mental health

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 so they understand it well, and reveals what exactly is making her feel happier and healthier than ever. Plus: Door open, door shut? The best rules for parents of teens on budding romances and how to deal with a lazy partner

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

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 breaking the CEO stereotype (clue: blue hair, tattoos, piercings) and her diagnosis of ADHD aged 40. Plus: favourite mood and morning energy boosters from nutritionists; Trish’s surprising everyday wins & Lorraine’s cosmic calamities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 encounter with the Wombles

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

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 NHS, about menopausal skin and also find out how your skincare routine needs to change after 40. Plus what is Lorraine's new tattoo really going to say? And you can get you first order from And Begin for just £4.99 by using the promo code PFMPOD here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life lessons from hair guru Charlotte Mensah

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