How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

• Fiona Clark: The Menopause Minefield — Sorting Fact from Fear

  On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Fiona Clark, author of Menowars, who’s calling time on the confusion around menopause. From HRT debates to vaginal health taboos, Fiona tackles the mixed messages women face - and reminds us that post-menopause isn’t “after the storm,” it’s the rest of our lives.Whether you’re wondering if you should be on HRT, baffled by conflicting advice, or just tired of whispering the word vagina, this one’s for you. Because no one tells you how much grey area there really is between hot flushes and healthy ageing.Fiona's book "Menowars" is available now from Amazon and all good bookstores!Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Midweek Catchup: Finding Pockets of Joy (and Other Accidents)

  On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen prove that nothing is off limits — from cheap heaters and dodgy white diets to the hazards of sending a voice note mid-fart. Kaye confesses her accidental “audio offence,” Karen blames chemo for her skincare woes (and possibly Kaye’s face cream), and somehow it all ends with Kim Kardashian’s pubic-hair lingerie.There’s reflection too — on finding pockets of joy, dodging misery, and laughing through the rough patches with friends who tell it like it is.Because no one tells you how much you’ll need both laughter and brandy to get through midlife.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Sally Wainwright: Finding Your Voice (and a Drumbeat) at Sixty

  On this week’s episode, we’re joined by the brilliant writer Sally Wainwright — the mind behind Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax, and Riot Women.Sally opens up about life in her sixties: from learning to play the drums to discovering the joy (and terror) of taking real time off. She talks about menopause, creativity, and the strange comfort of finally catching up with yourself — emotionally and otherwise.Whether you’re navigating your own reinvention or just wondering if it’s too late to start something new, this one’s for you. Because no one tells you that growing older can be the most rebellious act of all.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Midweek Catchup: Sleep, Scratch, and Stodge - The Glamorous Side of Our Sixties

  On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen dive into the real highs and lows of midlife - from insomnia and itchy skin to the deep joy of mashed potatoes and dental sticks.Between chemo updates, Calamine lotion nostalgia, and a heated debate over wine through a straw, it’s a reminder that sometimes the most ordinary moments become the funniest parts of getting older.Because this is life in your sixties: a little tired, a little itchy, but still laughing through it all.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Siobhan Daniels: From Burnout to Bliss - How Life on the Road Changed Everything

  On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Siobhan Daniels, the self-proclaimed retirement rebel who swapped burnout for a camper van named Dora and never looked back. At 60, Siobhan sold her home, hit the road, and rebuilt her life from the ground up. Now 66, she’s thriving — proof that freedom and fulfilment aren’t reserved for the young.Whether you’ve ever dreamed of walking away from it all or just want to feel a little braver in your own skin, this one’s for you. Because no one tells you how liberating it can be to start again at 60 or how much joy there is in finding your happy place on your own terms.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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