Midlife? No crisis!!

Whilst we are on a break, we're replaying some old episodes you may have missed.  This is one of our most downloaded - have a listen to find out why! In this episode of Midlife, No Crisis , we dive into the pressures of image and ageing — from the diet culture of the 90s and “heroin chic” to the new focus on strength and self-acceptance. We share stories of yo-yo diets, dodgy fashion sizes, m...

This week on Crisis Talks, we’re talking about the small things that pull us back to ourselves when life feels overwhelming. From wildflower meadows and gardening to kind strangers, comforting TV shows, and quiet moments alone, this episode explores the everyday things that bring calm, joy, and perspective. This isn’t about forced positivity or pretending life is perfect. It’s about noticing the t...

This week on Midlife? No Crisis!, we’re covering everything from the emotional rollercoaster of selling a house to the mysterious world of social media shadow bans. We chat about moving stress, parenting, hormones, upcoming travel plans, and why modern life sometimes feels unnecessarily irritating. Plus, a classic Room 101 rant takes aim at airport queues, personal space invaders, and those baffli...

This week we're opening the vault and reading from our teenage diaries. What could possibly go wrong? From embarrassing crushes and dramatic friendships to getting into trouble and desperately trying to fit in, we're reliving the highs, lows and utter cringe of being a teenager in the 90s. Looking back, it's hilarious to see how much time we spent worrying about things that don&apos...

This week we're catching up on all things life, family and travel before taking a hilarious trip down memory lane with our old Australia diaries. From new nieces and solo adventures to menopause chats and the reality of getting older, we cover the stuff that happens when you're firmly in your midlife era. Then things get interesting as we dust off our diaries from our backpacking days in...

Is CrossFit a cult? We investigate… In this Crisis Talks episode, Vikki’s back and we’re chatting all things CrossFit, confidence and podcast plans . From women’s fitness and strength training in your 40s to the reality of competing as a masters athlete — plus what it’s really like trying to launch a podcast — we cover a lot. Expect: 🏋️ Midlife fitness chat 🎙️ Podcast planning 💪 Strong women and...

Can CrossFit change your life in midlife? This week on Midlife No Crisis , we’re joined by Vikki Gwilt , a dedicated CrossFit athlete and international competitor who discovered strength training later in life and never looked back. We chat about: How Vikki found CrossFit after fitness classes and BMF Why strength training matters for women over 40 Competing internationally in CrossFit masters eve...

This week on Crisis Talks we talk about the emotional rollercoaster of parenting teens during GCSE season, learning how to let go and the challenge of balancing trust with boundaries. We also return to our happy place - van life!  Expect: • Teenage independence and parenting worries • Late-night logistics and accidental train adventures • Van life, campsites and simple living • Dream UK road trips...

 This week sees us catching up after two busy weeks apart and doing what we do best - chatting rubbish while accidentally getting deep. This week we cover: • Corporate guff and work chaos • Decluttering and shed clear-outs • Social media and unexpected calm • Piercings, tattoos and midlife rebellion • Heatwaves, thunderstorms and British weather drama • Camper vans, festivals and why van life feel...

This week on Midlife No Crisis , Katy and Katie dive into the evolution of nights out - from underage raving at Wigan Pier and sticky dancefloors in Bolton, to modern-day “day raves” where being home by 10pm feels like the ultimate luxury. The conversation takes plenty of classic Midlife No Crisis turns along the way: smear tests, mammograms, fasting diets, hot yoga disasters, GCSE stress, road ra...

This week on Crisis Talks , Katy and Katie continue their hilarious deep dive into how nights out evolve as you get older - from chaotic clubbing memories to carefully planned “day raves” with strategic toilet locations and emergency Pack-a-Macs. Following on from Monday’s main episode, the pair tackle a series of quick-fire questions about modern midlife nightlife: What’s in your handbag now? Wha...

After discussing selfishness in the main episode, this week’s Crisis Talks flips the conversation around and asks: Are people actually more kind and selfless than we realise? From surrogacy and fundraising to helping strangers with prams, letting people out in traffic and supporting each other through menopause and illness, this episode explores the small everyday acts that quietly keep the world...

In this episode, we ask a big question: have we become a selfish society? What starts as a catch-up about sensible nights out, camping trips, work events and intermittent fasting quickly turns into a deeper conversation about burnout, modern life, social media, self-care culture and why everyone feels permanently exhausted. We chat about: Why people seem more self-absorbed after COVID The differen...

50 episodes in… and we’ve actually learned a few things! In this Crisis Talks episode of Midlife, No Crisis , we reflect on what it’s really like starting (and sticking with) a podcast — from chaotic beginnings to finding our rhythm. What started as a spontaneous chat with zero plan has turned into something much bigger than we expected… and not just in terms of podcasting. What We Talk About in T...

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...