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How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

Kaye Adams
Aging
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Depression
Alastair Campbell
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Philippa Perry
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Turning 60 isn’t about slowing down—it’s about shaking things up. Whether it’s downsizing and embracing a simpler life, starting a new career, moving abroad, or navigating love and relationships in unexpected ways, How To Be 60 proves that this stage of life is anything but predictable.Join Kaye Adams and her brilliantly blunt co-host, Karen MacKenzie, as they chat with familiar faces and everyday... more

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Rosie O’Donnell, who opens up about building a life that finally feels like her own - from leaving America for Ireland, to raising a teenager in her 60s, and redefining what really matters.

It’s never just abo... more

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re coming to you from a Glasgow hospital waiting area — because life doesn’t pause neatly for podcasts, does it? Between tests, tetchy staff, smuggled snacks and rearranged furniture, we chat Mother’s Day highs, bir... more

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Sheila Nollert, who decided that turning 65 was exactly the moment to do something many people said she shouldn’t.

After retiring from her job with the Ontario government, Sheila found herself searching for pu... more

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen chat about the things that creep up on you in midlife — from unstoppable snacking (hello oatcakes and popcorn) to the strange habits we develop when the afternoons get a bit too quiet.

But it’s never ju... more

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Rosie O'Donnell
A guest mentioned on the episode
Episode: Midweek Catchup: Broadcasting from a Hospital Waiting Room (Popcorn Included)
Sheila Nollert
From Ontario, Canada; pursued a solo backcountry canoe trip at 65
Author of No Expiry
Episode: Sheila Nollert: No Expiry Dates - Why One Woman Canoed into the Wilderness at 65
Daisy Goodwin
Screenwriter and author; creator of Grand Designs, Victoria
Television/Publishing
Episode: Daisy Goodwin: The Internal Fire Alarm — Anxiety, Ambition and a Second Adolescence
Suzi Quatro
Renowned rock musician and trailblazer in the male-dominated rock industry.
Suzi Quatro Enterprises
Episode: Suzi Quatro: Determined, Independent and Not Slowing Down at 75
Sally Gunnell
Olympic gold medallist and wellness advocate
Life's Hurdle
Episode: Sally Gunnell: Hurdling Towards 60 — The Champion's Guide to Ageing Well
Mandy Appleyard
A successful journalist and caregiver who helped her mother die at the Dignitas Clinic.
Episode: Mandy Appleyard: Caring for Mum, Dignitas and the Police Knock at the Door
Michaela Strachan
Wildlife presenter known for her work on Countryfile and Spring Watch.
Episode: Michaela Strachan: Perky, Proud and Not Apologising for It
Josie Lawrence
An actress known for her work in comedy and serious theatre.
Whose Line Is It Anyway, London Comedy Store Players
Episode: Midweek Catchup: Aches, Itches & the Great Travel Insurance Panic
Elise Johnston
Founder of Fabulous 70 and a serial entrepreneur
Fabulous 70
Episode: Alese Johnston: Reinvention, Desire, and Why It’s Never Too Late to Want More

Hosts

Kaye Adams
Kaye Adams is a prominent British television presenter and broadcaster, known for her engaging interviewing style and relatable presence. She often shares personal anecdotes, inspiring the audience through her own journey at 60. Adams brings warmth and humor to discussions, making complex topics accessible while challenging stereotypes associated with aging.
Karen MacKenzie
Karen MacKenzie, co-host and friend of Kaye Adams, enriches the conversation with her candid insights and humor. Known for her openness about life's challenges, she provides a relatable perspective on topics such as health, family, and personal growth.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 758 ratings
  • Excellent

    Funniest ladies ever thanks for the reminder to review

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sickofnicknamesthataretaken
    Australia2 months ago
  • Best podcast

    Just caught up on all the episodes as only started listening a year ago and needed to start from the beginning. So glad I did. Presented by two former colleagues whose relationship has grown into a real friendship as they navigate the ups and downs and ups again of life. I’ve learnt so much about health tips and other ways to enjoy the third stage of life to the full. Thanks K & K.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Indierugby
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Kaye &Karen ❤️

    Best of Luck in 2026, remember this time will pass ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly 🇮🇪🇵🇸
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The best podcast by a mile

    I absolutely love listening to How to be 60, I look forward to the 2 episodes every week…. My favourites are the mid week chats, I could listen to them everyday… Kaye and Karen , you both have no idea how fantastic you’re chats are Xx xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lolablyth
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Thank you Jaye

    Thank you for putting into words how I’m feeling. I appreciate your honesty and openness, it’s helped.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HME5644
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Daisy Goodwin: The Internal Fire Alarm — Anxiety, Ambition and a Second Adolescence
Q: How has past anxiety shaped her approach to creativity and aging?
She describes a long-standing internal critical voice, the learning from therapy and literature on anxiety, and how weight loss and life experiences have shifted her mood and confidence, while the internal voice remains a work in progress.
Daisy Goodwin: The Internal Fire Alarm — Anxiety, Ambition and a Second Adolescence
Q: What does it mean to describe this period as a second adolescence?
Daisy explains it as a time of greater freedom, fewer daily constraints, and a renewed sense of possibility in career and personal life, especially now that children are independent and she can pursue new projects.
Suzi Quatro: Determined, Independent and Not Slowing Down at 75
Q: So, Suzi, two numbers, please, between one and sixty.
She chose 8, shared her hardest year, 1992, and described it as a challenging time that involved the loss of her mother and divorce.
Sally Gunnell: Hurdling Towards 60 — The Champion's Guide to Ageing Well
Q: What do you want from your sixties then?
She desires balance in life, to be around young people, and to maintain energy and positivity.
Sally Gunnell: Hurdling Towards 60 — The Champion's Guide to Ageing Well
Q: What have you found most difficult about getting older?
Sally expresses the challenge of balancing family responsibilities while wanting to enjoy her own life and the complexities that come with aging parents.

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