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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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Jan. 29, 2025

Karen’s Holiday Catch-Up And Is It The End For The Camper Van?

On this Midweek Episode, Kaye and Karen dive into Karen’s much-anticipated holiday catch-up. Karen shares how a multi-generational family trip to Málaga unfolded, w.. and is it finally time to give up the camper van? Hosted o...

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Jan. 24, 2025

Alan Cumming: Embracing Joy, Play, and Not Acting Your Age at 6

0 This week on How to Be Sixty, we sit down with the multi-award-winning actor, Alan Cumming, as he approaches his 60th birthday. Alan shares his incredible journey from a difficult childhood in Scotland to conquering Hollywo...

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Jan. 22, 2025

Midweek Catchup: Kaye’s Great Declutter

This week, Kaye takes on the monumental task of decluttering her home—and lives to tell the tale! From hiring professional organisers to facing years of accumulated “stuff,” she opens up about the challenges, the relief, and ...

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Jan. 17, 2025

Judith Holder on Friendship, Laughter, and Life’s Next Chapter

In this lively episode of How To Be 60 , we welcome Judith Holder, co-host of the hit podcast Older and Wider . Judith shares the story of her friendship with Jenny Éclair, the secrets behind their hilarious and enduring bond...

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Jan. 15, 2025

Midweek Catchup: Navigating Relationships with Exes

It’s our second midweek catchup of the year, and we’re tackling a subject many would rather avoid—exes. Kaye and Karen dive into the messy, funny, and occasionally heartwarming realities of staying connected with your former ...

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Jan. 10, 2025

Kim Wilde: Living Fearlessly at 64 – Reinvention, Resilience, and Roc…

This week on the How To Be 60 podcast, we’re joined by the legendary Kim Wilde as she reflects on her extraordinary career and looks forward to an exciting new chapter. With her new album Closer set to release and a UK tour k...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Midweek Catchup: Christmas Chaos, Laughs, and Looking Ahead

Kaye and Karen are back with a festive flair, sharing their Christmas stories full of chaos, cozy moments, and unexpected laughs. From navigating holiday hangovers to relaxed travels and surprising family antics, they look ba...

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