
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
Lauren Crosby Medlicott is a freelance journalist based in Wales.
When she isn't writing, she's either having a cappuccino, chasing after her three kids, walking in the mountains, or buried in a book.
Latest articles by Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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3 women reveal their side hustles, as today’s 50 year olds are redefining midlife
We spoke to three women about why they started their side hustles, and the realities of having two jobs
By Lauren Crosby Medlicott Published
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“I thought it was just stress” – 3 women share their experiences of going through early perimenopause
As a new study reveals 39% of women say perimenopause began earlier than they anticipated, we spoke to three women about their journey
By Lauren Crosby Medlicott Published
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“My husband died suddenly, leaving me with three kids – but I'm turning things around now”
Lucy Melville’s husband of 25 years died not even three months after he was diagnosed with cancer. Not long after, she lost her job.
By Lauren Crosby Medlicott Published
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“I couldn't speak” – 3 women share what their life is like after a stroke
One in five women will have a stroke at some point in their lives. Three women who experienced them tell us their experiences and how they're doing now
By Lauren Crosby Medlicott Published
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“I’d planned on spending my retirement travelling. Instead, I became my grandchildren’s guardian overnight”
Korreena* explains why kinship carers, who raise a friend or relative's child when their parents cannot, need more financial and emotional support
By Lauren Crosby Medlicott Published