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 [email protected] – 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 [email protected] – 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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