All I wanted was a cup of tea in bed": A Mother’s Day Meltdown & The Ultimate Midlife Chat

If your Mother’s Day didn't quite live up to the Pinterest-perfect expectations, you're not alone. In this episode, my lovely friend and makeup artist extraordinaire Donna May and I dive into Mother's Day expectations and why even just a cup of tea can stir a hormonal meltdown! We also chat about the "grey backlash" that Donna has experienced since dying her hair (find out what her dad really thinks ), and share our honest experiences with HRT and testosterone. PLUS Donna shares her favourite sheer foundations that really work on midlife skin.What We’re Chatting About:The Mother’s Day Reality Check: Why it was never actually about the tea, and the "final straw" moment we've all had.The Grey Backlash: Donna May shares her 7-month journey of quitting the dye, her dad’s "old school" advice, and why she’s not going back now.Hormone Truths: My personal experience with testosterone cream and how it’s changed my mental clarity.Midlife Hobbies: Why Donna is determined to master the golf course by the time she's 50.The Beauty Ed® Shopping ListI've rounded up all the products we discussed in this episode so you can find them easily:Flawless Facial Hair Razor: Our go-to for keeping midlife "fuzz" at bay.K18 Molecular Repair Hair Mask: If you're going to splurge on one hair product, make it this one. It’s transformed my hair.Glowwa Hair Food Vitamins: These are the supplements Donna May credits for her incredible new hair growth.Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Stick: Donna’s favorite new sheer foundation for a glowy, natural finish.No7 Pro Artist Weightless Skin Foundation: A brilliant, breathable sheer foundation that I'm so glad is getting the hype it deserves.Hair Story New Wash: The detergent-free "cleansing cream" I’ve been testing for a softer, healthier scalp.Sweed Cloud Mascara: For that perfectly lengthened, "clean" lash look we both love.How to Follow UsDonna May London: Follow her on Instagram @donnamaylondon and join the Donna May London Community on Facebook for her weekly live catch-ups and Q&As.The Beauty Ed®: * Follow me @thebeautyed and subscribe to the newsletter at thebeautyed.com.Smiling Gives You Wrinkles®: Follow the podcast @smilinggivesyouwrinkles for all our latest clips!