Parenting teenagers and navigating midlife can feel like a perfect storm. One moment you’re managing eye-rolls and slammed doors, the next you’re questioning why no one warned you about perimenopause. In this episode, Steph is joined by journalist, author, and parenting pro Lorraine Candy for a frank and reassuring conversation about raising teens, handling hormones, and keeping a sense of humour through it all.

In this episode Steph and Lorraine cover:

• Why teenagers behave like they do (and how to stay calm when they don’t)
• Talking to your kids about relationships, social media and boundaries
• The truth about perimenopause and why so many women feel dismissed
• Why midlife and parenting teens can feel like an emotional rollercoaster
• Practical strategies for keeping communication open and family life less stressful

Lorraine also opens up about midlife, perimenopause and why so many women feel unsupported when they seek medical help. From advocating for yourself at the GP to understanding why teenagers don’t seem to "see" mess, this conversation is packed with insights, humour and reassurance for parents in the thick of it.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The teenage brain: why logic often goes out the window
• How to talk to your kids about sex, relationships, and social media
• The struggles of perimenopause and why GPs still don’t have the right answers
• Why midlife and parenting teens collide in unexpected ways
• The importance of connection, dinner table conversations, and knowing when to back off

Lorraine Candy, is an author, editor and podcaster. She co-hosts the Postcards From Midlife podcast with Trish Halpin, host of The Times' podcast, The Parent Pod and is the author of 3 incredible books. She is a former editor of Cosmo, ELLE and Sunday Times Style and a mum of four children.

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