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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Karen shares something profoundly personal: her recent breast cancer diagnosis. From finding a lump, to unexpected test results, to prepping for surgery — she opens up about the emotional rollercoaster, the conversations with family, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life changes overnight.
This episode is about the surrealness of it all — how it doesn’t feel like it’s happening, how you shop for post-surgery bras while still cycling to appointments, and how even in the middle of it, there’s room for strawberries, courgettes, and a little lipstick.
Whether you’ve faced something similar, or you’re supporting someone who has, Karen’s story will resonate — honest, grounded, and full of heart.
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She’s 63 with a biological age of 20 — and Kaye and Karen are trying to smile through the envy. In this episode, they’re joined by journalist and author Sandra Parsons, whose book Age Less is flying off shelves faster than a pair of sensible Skechers. Sandra shares how she rewired her body (and mindset) through fibre, fasting, running, and yes — cauliflower for breakfast.
From the science of glycans and autophagy to the reality of longevity clinics and the occasional well-timed Turkish bath, this is a warm, witty deep-dive into what happens when you stop accepting age as inevitable — and start treating it as optional.
Also featuring: alpacas, biological rage, and why cauliflower might just be the new Chardonnay.
Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com – and yes, there’s still time to book tickets for the How to Be 60 live show at the Edinburgh Festival (Aug 10–12, 2:45pm) at https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:5856/
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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Karen returns from her Hebridean holiday – campervan, cow traffic, and all – and declares herself a far superior driver (Stephen’s bruised knuckles may disagree). Meanwhile, Kaye faces the emotional landmine of letting go – almost – of her late mum’s chandelier, dad’s favourite chair, and that ugly-but-meaningful desk… all for the Yorkshire Auction House.
Plus: why Kaye’s poached eggs could double as weapons, and the moment she had to place a jumbo salt tub on the dinner table.
Whether you're downsizing, free camping, or trying to impress the neighbours with wild salmon (don’t), there’s something here for everyone who knows this chapter of life is never dull.
Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com – and yes, there’s still time to book tickets for the How to Be 60 live show at the Edinburgh Festival (Aug 10–12, 2:45pm) at https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:5856/
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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by author and menopause campaigner Kate Muir, who takes us through the glorious chaos of her fifties—from divorce and career detonation to therapy, HRT, and finally, healing on a Hebridean beach.
Kate lays bare the mess and magic of a “magnificent midlife crisis,” revealing how hormonal havoc triggered a total life reboot—and why she believes therapy is more necessity than indulgence. From tear-stained shopping lists to surprise late-life love, her story is raw, witty, and defiantly hopeful.
Whether you're battling brain fog or just wondering what's next, this is a must-listen for anyone trying to make sense of their second act.
Kate's new book, How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis: Rethink, Reboot, Revive and Thrive, is out now.
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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we find Karen fresh off the plane from Italy — sun-kissed, smug, and still moaning about Kaye’s teacups. Meanwhile, Kaye's dealing with a holiday-free existential wobble, thanks to ITV’s major cuts to Loose Women. But true to form, she’s channeling change into downsizing chaos, emotional reinvention... and maybe offloading a baby grand piano.
From lipstick regrets to toe-breaking tragedies and a t-shirt that defied hygiene norms, it’s never just about summer holidays. Because no one tells you your sixties will involve arguing over crockery while secretly Googling “Russian Red vs. Chili.”
Whether you’re team mug-specific or team make-do, this one’s for anyone balancing life’s curveballs with a dodgy yoga pose and a bit of perspective.
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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by the world’s coolest makeup artist and Glow Up judge, Val Garland, who proves that ageing doesn’t mean fading — it means owning. From painting gold curtains post-divorce to redefining what it means to be stylish at 66, Val shares how she lives boldly, dresses on her own terms, and refuses to shrink to fit.
We talk fearless reinvention, finding your signature look, and why “you look good for your age” isn’t the compliment people think it is. Val’s take? “Don’t be old. Be bold.”
Whether you’re still figuring out your red lip or dodging neck masks with questionable results, this one’s for anyone navigating confidence, clothes, and identity in the decade where you stop asking permission.
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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Karen’s trying to shake a cold and wrangle baby Tulip (not easy when you’ve only packed menthol tissues and blind optimism). Kaye joins her for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, timing, and the lives we don’t end up living.
It’s a conversation about choice, but also circumstance — and how easy it is to misread someone else’s story.
Whether you’ve raised a brood, hoped to, or never saw it for yourself — this one’s gentle, honest, and wide open.
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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Karen Mooney, the matchmaker behind high-end dating agency Sara Eden, to talk silver splitters, second chances, and what older women really want from a partner. (Spoiler: it's not a brown Sierra.)
Kaye confesses to lying about her great-nephew. Karen McKenzie puts her daughter’s boyfriend to work. And we ask the big question: if your partner vanished tomorrow, would you even want to replace them?
Whether you’re newly single, long-time married, or team “never again,” this one’s for anyone wondering what love looks like when you’re old enough to know better.
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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen go from garden tours to glam squads — and land right in the middle of the Pamela Anderson makeup-free Met Gala drama.
What happens when women over 50 stop asking permission? You get rebellion in lipstick form, fury at the word “frumpy,” and a quiet refusal to be told what ageing should look like.
Because hitting 60 isn’t about fading out. It’s about deciding for yourself.
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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by stand-up legend Jeff Innocent, who proves that life doesn’t mellow you — it just sharpens the comedy.
From farting in first class to falling in love at 68, Jeff takes us on a ride through what it really means to age disgracefully (and brilliantly). He opens up about his unexpected daughter, his late-life fame thanks to a young comic’s intervention, and why he’s only just getting honest on stage — and in life.
Whether you’re mortified by mid-train mishaps or still working out how to be yourself in your 60s, this one’s for you.
Because no one tells you the best bits of life might still be round the corner — even after a cabbage curry.
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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re talking tattoos — from drunken wrist blunders to meaningful mum tributes, nipple symbols of survival, and the beauty of late-life ink.
Whether you’ve never fancied one or you’re already inked up like a wildflower meadow, it’s never just about the tattoo — it’s what it means. Kaye’s still shocked she’s got one, Karen’s daughters went stealth-mode, and listeners sent in some brilliant, bonkers, and beautiful tattoo stories (including the woman who accidentally ended up with “BJ” on her wrists).
Because no one tells you the most rebellious thing you might do at 60... is finally get a tattoo your mother would hate.
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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by actress Cheryl Fergison — forever known to many as Heather from EastEnders — who opens up about turning 60, the decade of upheaval she’s survived, and why this milestone might just mark her true comeback.
From cancer and food banks to trolls and tabloid takedowns, Cheryl reflects on the tough years since Albert Square — and how her younger husband, her son, and a hard-won sense of humour have kept her going.
Also in this episode: Kaye confesses to texting through a spin class (yes, really), Karen finally gets new shoes (not hers), and we wonder aloud — do we share too much with our kids, or not enough?
Because no one tells you that ageing doesn’t feel like ageing — until your knees start shouting louder than your Spotify.
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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re talking about how turning 60 today is a whole different beast — less pinnies and perms, more denim cut-offs and dodgy car keys. From grandmothers on ponies to short hair politics and the surprisingly emotional weight of a fringe, we unpack how getting older has changed — in looks, in attitude, and in spirit.
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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by comedian and broadcaster Mark Steel, who brings his signature wit to a chapter of life no one volunteers for: cancer. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2023, Mark talks candidly — and hilariously — about mucus tsunamis, rebellious ward neighbours, and the dark comedy of the critical care unit.
But this isn’t just about illness. It’s about what changes — your tolerance for whingeing about builders, your appreciation for a good view, and maybe even your relationship status. Because when the doctor says touch wood, you stop assuming there’ll always be time to fix things.
Whether you’re laughing through fear, falling out over hair dye, or just wondering if you’ve become your town’s version of Wrexham… this one will hit you in the heart, then in the ribs.
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You can catch Mark on tour throughout this year. Full details at https://marksteelinfo.com/
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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re deep in the joys (and jolts) of ageing as Kaye and Karen swap sun damage confessions, dream of cosy nights, and face the ticking clock of life after 60. Inspired by Jo Good’s honesty about turning 70, the conversation spirals from speckled décolletés to major life rethinkings — downsizing, new clothes, state pensions, and whether counting snuggles instead of springs makes the passing years feel a little sweeter.
Whether you’re feeling fired up to carpe diem your sixties or still clinging to your thousands of bowls of porridge, there’s solidarity (and a few laughs) here.
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This week on How to Be 60, Kay and Karen are joined by two brilliantly unfiltered voices: beauty journalist Nadine Baggott and radio host/fashion YouTuber Jo Good. They dive into the raw realities of ageing -from solo living and post-menopause sex to bold fashion choices and why staying visible is an act of defiance. Expect sharp insights, irreverent laughs, and zero sugar-coating. It’s a no-holds-barred conversation about living unapologetically, embracing change, and throwing out the rules about what women “should” be after 60.
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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re fresh from the Easter fog and diving into the glorious chaos of post-holiday reflections — from dodgy egg pouches to a Japanese knife so sharp it’s been deemed a danger to national security (or at least Kay’s fingers).
We’re talking:
Because no one tells you that turning 60 means you might genuinely be delighted by a battery-powered de-bobbler — or that someone might gift you a toasty maker shaped like a cow.
Whether you’re loving the dark chocolate diet loophole or quietly resenting your polar bear fleece, this one’s for you.
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What happens when a woman who built a $276 million empire loses it all—and then starts over? Susan Powter, the fierce force behind Stop the Insanity, joins us to talk about fame, betrayal, Uber Eats, and unstoppable rage. Her story is a bold reminder that it's never too late to reinvent, rage, and rise.
In this episode, Susan opens up about her raw journey—from 90s megastar to gig worker—and why she’s proud of where she is today. She shares the emotional toll, the power of rage, and what it means to age unapologetically in a world that often tries to silence women.
She’s now reclaiming her story with a new memoir, And Then M Died: Stop the Insanity, a deeply personal account of loss, survival, and transformation. Plus, with a Jamie Lee Curtis-backed documentary in the works, the revolution will absolutely be televised.
We’d love to hear what you think: email us at podcast@htb60.com, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share. To follow Susan’s next chapter—including her upcoming live-streamed reality series—connect with her on Instagram @officialsusanpowter.
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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen compare notes on Berlin kebab streets and Tokyo toilet symphonies — and ask the big question: has planning holidays ruined the joy of getting lost?
Whether you’re the spontaneous type or someone with a colour-coded itinerary, there’s something here for you — from near misses with German nightlife to unexpected egg sandwich revelations, rogue corns, and slightly-too-cozy reunions with your daughter’s ex.
Because no one tells you midlife travel might be less about raunch and more about heated seats.
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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Suzanne Noble, who isn’t just lifting the lid on sex after 60 — she’s throwing it across the room. From vaginal dryness to scheduling pleasure like a GP appointment, we talk about everything women whisper about but rarely say out loud.
Whether you’re single, partnered, or negotiating with a Labrador in your bed, this one’s for anyone who's ever wondered if their libido went into early retirement. We cover why humour often hides embarrassment, how menopause reshapes desire, and what it really means to reclaim your pleasure on your own terms.
Because no one tells you that sex in later life isn’t just about hormones — it’s about headspace, honesty, and maybe a little help from vaginal probiotics.
Explore more from Suzanne on the Sex Advice for Seniors podcast or read her newsletter on Substack: substack.com/@suzannenoble
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