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April 22, 2025

Midweek Catchup: Killer Gifts and Easter Fails

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 securi...

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April 17, 2025

Susan Powter: The Uber-Driving, Rage-Fueled Rebel Who’s Still Stoppin…

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. He...

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April 15, 2025

Midweek Catchup: From Berlin Whips to Tokyo Toilets — A Tale of Two H…

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...

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April 10, 2025

Suzanne Noble: Sex, Seniors & Scheduling It In (Yes, Really)

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 every...

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April 8, 2025

Three Years, One Cake, and a Lot of Laughs

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we mark three years of How To Be 60 — 180 episodes, one very fancy cake, and more honest chat than we ever expected. We answer your questions: Are we actually friends? Are we scared of each oth...

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April 3, 2025

Ruthie Henshall: Grief, Grit and Finding Your Voice Again

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by West End icon and Olivier Award-winner Ruthie Henshall, who opens up about the invisible weight of grief, the unpredictability of ageing, and why being “the nice judge” isn’t always eas...

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April 1, 2025

Midweek Catchup: To Dye or Not to Dye — The Grey Hair Dilemma

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re diving headfirst into the hair dye debate. Kaye and Karen reflect on what going grey really means — from lockdown-inspired transformations to lifelong "clingers-on." With stories from lis...

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March 27, 2025

David Lloyd: From Radio Exec to Rebel Broadcaster in His Sixties

David Lloyd was supposed to be winding down. Instead, at 60, he took a gamble — cashing in part of his pension to launch Boom Radio, a station unapologetically made for listeners over 55. In this episode of How to Be Sixty , ...

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March 25, 2025

Midweek Catch-Up: Mother’s Day – Love, Loss & Laughs

Join Kaye and Karen for a midweek catch-up full of heart and humour as they dive into the ups and downs of Mother’s Day. From sweet memories and the pain of loss to hilarious parenting moments, they keep it real while sharing...

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March 20, 2025

Shobna Gulati on Ageing, Grey Hair, and Letting Go of Expectations

Actress Shobna Gulati opens up about the decision to embrace her natural grey hair, the societal pressures around ageing, and how letting go of expectations has led to newfound freedom and confidence. A candid and empowering ...

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March 18, 2025

Midweek Catch-Up:Honest Body Talk, Nursery Germs & Why Vanity Never R…

Kaye and Karen are back with their hilarious and honest midweek catch-up! This week, they chat about the challenges of grandparenting (including the endless cycle of nursery germs), how their views on body image have shifted ...

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March 13, 2025

Ricky Ross & Lorraine McIntosh: Finding Harmony in Love, Music & Fami…

Kaye Adams and Karen MacKenzie sit down with Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh from Deacon Blue for a heartfelt conversation about love, music, and life at 60. Ricky and Lorraine open up about navigating marriage and creative ...

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March 11, 2025

Midweek Catch-Up: To Topless or Not: Sunbathing, Confidence & Cultura…

In this candid mid-week catch-up, Kaye and Karen dive into the liberating yet slightly controversial topic of topless sunbathing. From childhood memories of nudist beaches to the pressures of body confidence and changing soci...

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March 6, 2025

Linda Lusardi: Embracing Life at 66 – Aging, Beauty, and Finding Free…

Join Kaye Adams and Karen McKenzie on How to be 60 as they catch up with the fabulous Linda Lusardi! At 66, Linda is living life to the fullest and isn’t holding back. From her iconic days as a page three model to navigating ...

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March 4, 2025

Midweek Catch-Up: Bridget Jones and Is Sex After 50 Still a Big Deal?

This week’s Midweek Catch-Up takes a surprising turn as Kaye and Karen dive into the new Bridget Jones movie, sparking a candid chat about relationships, sex, and dating in your 50s. With hilarious Instagram poll results and ...

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Feb. 28, 2025

Barry McGuigan: Fighting Fit at 64 and the Power of Lifelong Love

In this episode of "How to Be 60" with Kaye Adams and Karen MacKenzie, legendary boxer and promoter Barry McGuigan shares his journey of staying fit at 64, the secrets to his 44-year marriage, and the emotional experiences th...

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Feb. 26, 2025

Midweek Catch-Up: Kitchen Chaos & Menopause Real Talk

In this week’s midweek catch-up, Kaye and Karen share laugh-out-loud kitchen mishaps—from marmalade disasters that almost set the kitchen on fire to a hilarious run-in with firemen over incinerated pancakes! They also dive de...

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Feb. 21, 2025

Christine Mackie: Embracing Life in Her 60s – From Heartache to Heart…

Christine Mackie is proof that life in your 60s can be full of new beginnings and boundless creativity! In this uplifting episode of How to Be 60 , the actress and playwright shares how she turned personal loss into powerful ...

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Feb. 19, 2025

Midweek Catchup: Love, Laughter & Valentine's Disasters

Kaye and Karen are back for a How to Be 60 Midweek Catchup , diving into the highs and hilarious lows of Valentine's Day. From lazy airport chocolates to heart-shaped pies, they debate whether romance fades or just evolves ov...

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Feb. 14, 2025

Paul McKenna: The Power of Positivity & Reinventing Life in Your 60s

On this week’s How To Be 60 , we’re joined by the legendary Paul McKenna as he reflects on turning 60 and what it means to embrace this milestone with confidence. The world-renowned hypnotherapist and self-help guru opens up ...

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Feb. 12, 2025

Midweek Catchup: Pockets of Joy, Retiring Abroad & A Brenda Takeover!

In this Midweek Catchup, Kay and Karen dive into the realities of retiring abroad—dream or disaster? After last week’s chat about moving to the sun, they received a fantastic email from listener Brenda, who shares her rollerc...

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Feb. 7, 2025

Murder, Midlife & Reinvention – David Wilson on True Crime and Turnin…

Professor David Wilson joins Kaye and Karen for a chat about life at 67, career reinvention, and why true crime fascinates us. From working with Britain’s most notorious criminals to his surprising take on aging, David shares...

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Feb. 5, 2025

Midweek Catchup: Sun, Social Life, and the Big Retirement Question

On this week's How to Be 60 , Kaye and Karen dive into the sun-soaked topic of retirement dreams—should you stay or should you go? From battling wind with an unruly golf umbrella to fantasising about Spanish sunshine, they ca...

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Jan. 31, 2025

Sian Williams at 60: Finding Strength, Gratitude & Pockets of Joy

This week on How To Be 60 , we’re joined by the incredible Sian Williams—former BBC Breakfast host, now a trained psychologist—who shares her journey of resilience, self-discovery, and finding joy after a decade marked by bre...

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