Donna Ludford

Extraordinary midlife stories: from care to Lord Mayor

October 9, 2022

Donna Ludford, the Lord Mayor of Manchester, has refused to let growing up in care, surviving neglect, abuse and parental rejection define her. Instead she’s broken the cycle to create a successful career and happy family life. She shares her remarkable story and life lessons with Lorraine and Trish. Plus: Fix your finances - money tips from the experts

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Trish & Lorraine meet the fabulous Joely Richardson to go behind the scenes on her latest role in Renegade Nell and why she’s having the time of her life playing maverick midlife women. She also reveals how friendships carry her through and why she documents life with her mum Vanessa.

The RSC’s Tamara Harvey on her work/family blend

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Lorraine and Trish meet the first female co-artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company to find out how she is putting her stamp on the national institution and what she’s learned about following a creative passion while raising a young family. Also this week, somatic movement educator and breathwork coach Nahid de Belgeonne: learn how your nervous system works and techniques to give your mind and body peace.

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Live from the Postcards from Midlife retreat in Cornwall, Trish and Lorraine talk to the best-selling memoirist, writing tutor and literary festival president Cathy Rentzenbrink who shares what she’s learned about healing after personal tragedy and how to get started with writing - journaling, short stories, family memoirs or novels - and the process that will make you stick at it.