Midlife? No crisis!!

In this special celebratory episode of Midlife, No Crisis , we’re throwing it back to one of our favourite formats Room 101 where we banish life’s biggest annoyances (and have a good rant while we’re at it). From everyday irritations to full-on midlife frustrations, we revisit some of our most iconic pet peeves and add a few new ones to the list. What We Cover in This Episode: Our journey to 50 ep...

We’ve made it to 50 episodes (how did that happen?!), and obviously… we needed an excuse to celebrate. So what better way than a Room 101 special 😏 This week, we’re throwing it right back to where it all began — revisiting our very first ever Room 101 episode. Did you catch it the first time round, or is this your first dive into our ultimate pet peeves? Expect strong opinions, a few questionable...

This week, we’re joined by a very special guest—Olivia—fresh back from months of travelling across Australia (with a little Thailand thrown in too). From sleeping under the stars in the Whitsundays to navigating “real life” back in the UK, we dive into what travel really teaches you… and why it might just change everything. We also chat about: The shock of returning home (and Tesco being the highl...

Welcome to Crisis Talks —where we attempt to solve the problems we created in Monday’s episode… and immediately get distracted again. After diving into the mental load earlier this week, we’re back with actual solutions (well… sort of). From juggling work, kids, and a million invisible tasks to figuring out how to actually share the load , this episode is all about making life feel a little less o...

Ever feel like your brain is running a never-ending to-do list? In this episode of Midlife No Crisis , we dive headfirst into the reality of the mental load —from life admin and invisible labour to the emotional weight many women carry every single day. What starts as a very British chat about the weather (and a questionable post-gym no-shower confession…) quickly turns into an honest, relatable c...

Welcome back to Crisis Talks , where the moaning continues-and this time, it’s all about noise-related irritations that push us over the edge . From loud chewing and misophonia triggers to snoring partners, whistling coworkers, and bizarre phone ringtones , this episode is a full-on rant about the everyday sounds that midlife women simply do not have the tolerance for anymore. If you’ve ever felt...

Our favourite rant-filled episode is BACK 🔥 In this week’s Midlife? No Crisis! , we throw more things into Room 101- from menopausal surprises and annoying noises to corporate jargon, self-checkout chaos, and the absolute rage of littering. It’s unfiltered, relatable, and guaranteed to make you say: “YES, that annoys me too!” Expect laughs, strong opinions, and a lot of cathartic complaining.  Wh...

We’re back IRL (in real life!) for a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional catch-up. From a secret surprise visit to post-travel comedowns, we unpack what it really feels like to return home after a life-changing trip—and how to navigate the next chapter when your kids start flying the nest. Expect travel disasters, jet lag confessions, Southeast Asia culture shocks, and some honest chat...

One for the die hards!  A quick catch up with Katie in Australia on everything she's been up to since we last heard from her. Get a message straight to the show! Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

In this episode of Midlife? No Crisis! , Katy is joined by guest co-host Pat for a relaxed but honest conversation about life, career choices, and midlife reflections. With Katie away in Australia, they dive into the big question: if we could start again, what would we do differently? From career paths and fitness journeys to IVF, family life, and the pressure of comparison, this episode is full o...

In this episode of Crisis Talks , we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to our first crushes, first kisses and teenage relationships . From awkward primary school Valentine’s cards to disastrous first kisses and dramatic teenage breakups, we look back at the early relationships that shaped how we understand love. We talk about: • The embarrassment of childhood crushes  • First kisses (and why they’re...

In this episode, we’re talking honestly about relationships, long marriages and how life changes as the years go by. After more than two decades of marriage, raising children, navigating careers and facing the ups and downs that life throws at you, what actually keeps a relationship going? Is there really a secret to a long and happy marriage — or is it simply about weathering life’s storms togeth...

This week on Crisis Talks , we’re talking about careers, ambition and how life rarely goes to plan. From Saturday jobs and university regrets to travelling the world and finding purpose in work, we reflect on the strange paths that shape our careers. And the big question: Are teenagers expected to make life decisions far too early? Get a message straight to the show! Keep in touch, follow our soci...

This week on Midlife: No Crisis , the conversation starts with travel chaos, viral TikToks and an unexpected troll… before diving into a much bigger topic: how much influence parents should have over their children’s futures . With GCSE choices, university decisions and career paths looming, we ask the question many midlife parents quietly worry about: Are we helping our kids… or projecting our ow...

In this week’s Crisis Talks , we explore how holidays have changed - from simple family trips to curated, Instagram-worthy experiences. Are we travelling to rest, escape, or perform? We chat about: 📸 Social media pressure and “making memories” culture 📱 Phones, work emails, and switching off abroad ☀️ What real rest actually looks like 👙 Midlife body confidence on holiday 🎒 Packing styles, tra...

In this episode of Midlife No Crisis , we’re talking about how holidays have changed through the decades — from childhood trips and teenage party breaks to travelling the world and navigating holidays with kids. We share nostalgic memories of self-catering family holidays, the reality of boozy girls’ trips, and the moment travel became about adventure instead of just sunshine. We also unpack why h...

Is there a dress code for midlife? In this week’s episode of Midlife No Crisis , we’re asking the big question: what should women wear in their 40s and beyond - and who actually makes the rules? From short skirts and skinny jeans to wide-leg trousers and jumpsuits, we’re diving into the unspoken fashion “rules” about ageing, style, and whether we’re allowed to show our legs without being accused o...

Can two self-confessed midlife moaners record an episode without complaining? This week on Crisis Talks , we attempt exactly that. Welcome to our unofficial challenge: Positivity Tennis - a back-and-forth of small wins, everyday gratitude and those tiny moments that genuinely lift your mood. From walking to work in actual daylight (game changer), to empty washing baskets, teenage Valentine’s joy,...

In this episode of Midlife No Crisis , we’re throwing EVERYTHING that irritates us straight into Room 101 - never to be seen again (hopefully). From “day in the life” influencers and fake tan disasters, to corporate jargon, reply-all email offenders, vaping in doorways and people who say “holibobs”… nothing is safe. We also get an update on Katy's smartwatch obsession and ditching the data ov...

In this episode of Crisis Talks , we dive head-first into ageing, beauty standards, cosmetic surgery, Botox, hair transplants and the unspoken rules society places on women’s faces and bodies. Following on from our main episode on plastic and cosmetic surgery, we ask the uncomfortable questions: Why are men praised for ageing naturally while women are judged for every wrinkle? Who actually benefit...

In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable but increasingly relevant conversation around cosmetic surgery, Botox, fillers, beauty standards and social media filters — and how they affect women in midlife. We begin with our usual catch up covering exhaustion, corporate jargon, bad weather and feeling generally discombobulated, which turns into a deeper discussion sparked by a listener question:...

In this Crisis Talks episode of Midlife, No Crisis , we’re joined again by solution-focused hypnotherapist Pat Wilson to dig deeper into goal-setting, anxiety, sleep problems, and the harsh way so many women talk to themselves. As January comes to an end and New Year’s resolutions start to wobble (or collapse entirely), we explore why big, all-or-nothing goals don’t work - and how small, realistic...

In this episode of Midlife, No Crisis , we celebrate 1,000 downloads 🎉 and welcome (back) a very special guest: Pat Wilson , solution-focused hypnotherapist and former secondary school teacher. We talk honestly about midlife career change , burnout, anxiety, sleep problems, and why so many women hit a wall in their 40s and 50s feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck. Pat shares her powerful sto...

Following Monday’s chat about hobbies, this episode dives into how to stay motivated to actually do them — especially when life is busy, tiring, cold or just a bit… January. Katie and Katy explore: Gardening and allotments — the joy of planting bulbs, watching things grow and losing yourself for half an hour Creative urges — floristry, drawing and the pleasure of doing things simply for enjoyment...

This week the conversation begins with January blues, endless colds, annoying neighbours and parental house moves — classic midlife chaos — before landing on the real topic: hobbies . Katy and Katie chat honestly about how easy it is to lose hobbies in your 40s and 50s when work, family, health, hormones and life admin creep into every spare minute. They admit hobbies often feel like “one more thi...