Lorraine Candy on navigating menopause and conquering stress

On today’s episode I am joined by Lorraine Candy, an award-winning journalist, editor, and best-selling author, who shares her transformative journey through midlife and the intricate challenges posed by the perimenopause. In a candid exploration, Lorraine unveils the psychological and physical impacts of this life stage, recounting moments of feeling overwhelmed and confronting unexpected stress. As a seasoned professional and devoted mother, she navigates the complexities of identity, enduring feelings of judgement, and the profound effects of sleep disturbances, providing a relatable narrative for women in similar stages of life.In our enlightening conversation, Lorraine underscores the importance of prioritising self-care, urging women to don their oxygen masks before tending to others—a powerful metaphor for the journey through midlife. With a keen focus on debunking misinformation, particularly surrounding HRT, Lorraine empowers women to make informed choices about their well-being. Her latest book, 'You Are Not Alone,' serves as a beacon for fostering understanding, vulnerability, and connection among women navigating the challenges of midlife. Find Lorraine:Book: https://amzn.eu/d/jbDQUUxInstagram: @lorrainecandyPodcast: https://play.acast.com/s/postcardsfrommidlifeFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world.Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing:Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpodYouTube: youtube.com/@hurttohealingpodTikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpodSubstack: substack.com/@hurttohealingWebsite: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.