How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye’s dragged out of bed for a 7 a.m. Pilates class (thanks to daughterly guilt), Karen’s contemplating a strawberry-banana-breast-milk smoothie, and both are pondering the slow slide of their backsides toward Antarctica. From chimney-sweep superstitions to the shock of receiving a state-pension letter, it’s classic midlife chaos wrapped in laughter. Whether you’re...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Hilary Whitehall , who proves life doesn’t have to follow the usual order. She had the kids first, the career later — and now, in her 60s, she’s touring the country, podcasting with her husband Michael (85), and finally getting the spotlight she put on hold decades ago. We talk about big age gaps, raising Jack Whitehall, career comebacks, and keeping love al...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Karen’s voice is finally back and so are the laughs. From sleeping with tissues up her nose to debating whether breast milk belongs in a muffin, nothing’s off limits. Kaye shares her dizzy encounter with vertigo (and the bizarre ear-crystal cure), while Karen reveals how she’s tackling chemo, cold caps, and Stephen’s “dire drama” head-on. It’s an episode that swings...

⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence and abusive relationships, which some listeners may find distressing. On this week’s episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Jaye Griffiths - actress of The Bill , Silent Witness , Doctor Who , and now Emmerdale, where she plays the unapologetically formidable Celia Daniels. At 61, Jaye isn’t slowing down; she’s running marat...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Alice Morrison, the adventurer who swapped a high-flying media career for a tent, two camels, and a life of radical freedom. From milking a camel on her 60th birthday to walking the length of Saudi Arabia, Alice proves it’s never just about physical grit - it’s about daring to live on your own terms. Whether you’re wondering if you could still reinvent yours...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen swap horror stories about broken heaters, wig fittings gone wrong, and freezers full of mushy brambles. It’s never just about hair or home disasters though - with Karen preparing for her first chemo this week, the laughter is laced with nerves, honesty, and the odd mix-up between dihydro and Viagra. Whether you’re bracing for life’s curveballs or just...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Ross King , who knows a thing or two about reinvention - from Glasgow to Hollywood, red carpets to morning TV. We talk about what it really takes to stay relevant in a youth-obsessed industry, the curveballs life throws at you after 50, and why confidence isn’t about looking young, but about backing yourself at any age. Whether you’re wondering if it’s too l...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re talking about everything from buying your first Christmas present in September to facing chemo with a mix of grit and humour. Karen shares how she’s bracing for treatment (and getting organised early), while Kaye reminds her that every child is apparently a genius — especially when it’s yours. From dodgy halloumi-and-pineapple dinners to heartfelt listener ema...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Tiggy Walker, who reflects on hitting 60 just as her life with legendary DJ Johnny Walker entered its toughest chapter. From caring through illness to carving out a new future, she shares how ageing brings heartbreak, humour, and unexpected strength. Because no one tells you that your 60s can be both the hardest and most liberating years of your life. Not a...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen cover everything from failed cold-shower experiments to the rediscovery of the humble rainmate — and yes, even Stephen’s hernia gets a (rather graphic) mention. Whether you’re braving the big stuff — hair loss, hospital appointments, or just dodgy haircuts — or laughing at the little indignities of midlife, this episode is a reminder that ageing never...

On this week’s episode, she’s back — Anna Ryder Richardson returns a year after her first chat with us, and what a year it’s been. From the rubble of divorce to running a zoo with 250 animals, she’s swapped fear for freedom and found herself bottle-feeding tiger cubs and finally calling the shots. We cover: The reality of starting over at 60 How confidence returns after years of being silenced Why...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen swap stories of cold showers, flatpack disasters, and grandparent bedtime negotiations. From Bonnie’s secret morning ritual to Gloria Hunniford’s powerful reminder that sometimes the answer should be “yes,” it’s a mix of laughs, honesty, and a little wisdom about finding your footing in midlife. Whether you’re braving a bathroom challenge, juggling gr...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by filmmaker Victoria Mapplebeck , who spent 20 years filming life with her son Jim on nothing more than an iPhone. The result? Motherboard — a brutally honest, unexpectedly funny chronicle of single motherhood, breast cancer, teenage tantrums, and unconditional love. From supermarket bread dashes at midnight to the shock of a 60th birthday that feels less like...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen swap stories of stress yawns, mortifying “Muttley” laughs, and some very questionable gifts (yes, that Fringe present makes a comeback). From Aggie’s bra controversy to monster courgettes and Harley-Davidson daydreams, it’s another gloriously sideways look at life after 60. Whether you’re hiding your laugh, rethinking a red sports car, or just trying...

On this week’s special from the Edinburgh Fringe, Kaye and Karen hit the stage with sparkly Strictly shoes, jangling nerves, and a malfunctioning clitorial stimulator. Alongside them: Jo Caulfield , who calls out the absurdities of turning 60 with her trademark bite. Michelle Collins reveals the truth about surviving the spotlight, fighting ageist stereotypes, and stepping into a role she created...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye sets a cake-based trap for Ian (spoiler: he walks straight into it), Karen’s fringe gets more attention than she bargained for, and the pair debate whether cold showers are really the secret to feeling younger. Alongside the laughter, Karen opens up about moving from radiotherapy to chemo — a conversation that lands with the same honesty and wry humour that has...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Russell Watson — the People’s Tenor — who’s faced more than his share of life’s brutal curveballs. From brain tumours and emergency surgeries to the moments he thought he wouldn’t wake up again, Russell talks with raw honesty about survival, family, and why he’s singing better now than ever. Whether you’re approaching 60 with a clean bill of health or carryi...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen are fresh from three sell-out Edinburgh Fringe shows — and ready to spill the tea on their best moments… and the bits they’d rather forget. From the joy of full houses and unexpected celebrity inspiration to the heated debate over pillowcase etiquette, it’s a rollercoaster of laughs, digs, and questionable housekeeping. Expect congealed bacon croissan...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Professor Rose Anne Kenny- Ireland’s leading expert on ageing, bestselling author of Age Proof , and a woman who absolutely refuses to tell Kaye her age. (For good reason.) Together, they dive into the science of staying young without falling for fads - from why feeling younger literally slows down how you age, to what actually works when it comes to vitamin...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we discover that behind Karen’s wholesome image lies a woman who hides chocolates from her partner and grows kombucha monsters in the living room, while the pair share stories about plumping lipsticks, fringe show nerves, Pamela Anderson’s barefaced brilliance, and what it feels like to really be in love past 50. Whether you’re hiding a secret stash of choccies or w...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Alison Cork, MBE - entrepreneur, author, and self-confessed late bloomer - who opens up about the moment she looked in the mirror at 57 and decided to change everything. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your second act or just quietly wondering where your spark went, Alison’s story is proof that it’s never just about weight or wellness, it’s about reclaiming...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we cover everything from hernias that hum to hospital forms that make you question your own sanity. Karen’s recovering from her second breast surgery (and hilariously failing the pre-op quiz), while Kaye’s trying not to spiral at the sight of an empty Fringe venue. We talk healing, glue instead of bandages, nipple-free bravery, and the strange comfort of toast with...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Fiona Lambert, who’s swapped corporate couture for dating apps and tattoos — and she’s not looking back. After 31 years of marriage, Fiona is navigating life solo in her 60s: full of confidence, cautious optimism, and the occasional dating disaster involving a fake address and a wig disguise (yes, really). We talk sex, self-worth, and the seductive thrill of...

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re knee-deep in chaos and cheek as Karen battles dodgy insurers, preps for her second surgery, and reflects on life in separate bedrooms — while Kaye returns from sun-soaked Porto dreaming of relocation and lighter luggage. Whether you’re wrestling with bureaucracy, body image, or the question of whether your shorts still fit because they’re baggy , this episode...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Judy Murray, who opens up about life after elite tennis, grandparenting with gusto, and why golf (not romance) is her new great love. Whether you remember her as the fierce figure in the Wimbledon box or the surprisingly funny contestant on Strictly , this conversation reveals the woman behind the headlines: smart, self-deprecating, and done with skinny jean...