On the show this week I have Lorraine Candy, one of the most influential people on the UK’s magazine industry and formerly editor-in-chief at Cosmopolitan, ELLE & latterly Sunday Times Style. Lorraine is also the host of the Postcards from Midlife podcast, and author of new book, Mum, What’s Wrong With You – a funny, practical manual for anyone raising teenage girls. I found this conversation so refreshing – Lorraine is full of helpful advice about looking after yourself and living your most grounded, authentic life. We discuss: The joys of cold water swimmingHow alone time underpins self-awarenessThe ‘distraction’ problem inherent in the wellness industryHow tuning in with your individual energy levels can have a game-changing effect on your work outputThe relationship between hormonal changes and mental health& much more Lorraine Candy's book, 'Mum, What's Wrong With You?': 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know, is available to buy now.My book, Alonement: How To Be Alone and Absolutely Own It, is also out now from Amazon, Waterstones and all good bookshops. Social links:Twitter:*  @ChezSpecter*@lorrainecandyInstagram: @alonementofficial*@ChezSpecter*@LorraineCandy*Contact: press@alonement.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.