Midlife? No crisis!!

In this week’s episode of Midlife? No Crisis! , we dive straight into midlife chaos: house parties where you know no one, pub-crawl quizzes in torrential rain, midlife tattoos (and tattoo artists who think they know best), old-school piercings, irritating colleagues, whistlers in the office, and the daily fight not to roll our eyes into another dimension. We also wobble emotionally over teenagers...

In this episode of Crisis Talks , Katy and Katie revisit the gigs that shaped their teens, the bands that still give them goosebumps, and the festivals that nearly finished them off. Expect stories of dodgy tents, chaotic weekends, and why music still matters more than ever in midlife — even if recovery now takes three business days. Get a message straight to the show! Keep in touch, follow our so...

Katy and Katie dive into music, memories, and midlife mayhem! From first gigs and festival adventures to raving in the 90s and surviving Ibiza trips on pot noodles, this episode celebrates the soundtrack of our lives. We chat about why music is the ultimate time machine, share laughs over early club antics, and reflect on how tunes shaped our youth — and still shape us today. Get a message straigh...

From middle-lane drivers and impolite motorists to premature Christmas decorations and competitive parenting, nothing escapes their midlife moan-fest. Joined by loyal listener Jenny’s hilarious voice notes, the pair share relatable gripes, menopausal musings, and plenty of eye-rolls over modern life’s everyday nonsense. Get a message straight to the show! Keep in touch, follow our socials or send...

In this week’s catch-up, Katie’s recovering from “new COVID,” booking a (worryingly) budget trip to Australia, and face-planting in the mud — while Katy discovers the best massage of her life. Then the pair dive into their Room 101 special, gleefully banishing teenage behaviour, ignorant opinions, umbrellas, and people who eat while walking. Expect laughter, oversharing, and a few questionable lif...

In this week's Crisis Talks Katy and Katie dive deeper into the messy, maddening, and occasionally hilarious world of menopause. From being dismissed by doctors to battling sleepless nights, anxiety, and brain fog, they share real experiences with HRT, hormone chaos, and the impossible hunt for testosterone on the NHS. Again we have to point out - we are not medical experts and tea butter is...

We've avoided it for as long as could, but this week, Katy and Katie dive into the big M — menopause — with our usual mix of honesty, chaos, and humour. From forgotten words in board meetings and irrational rage at office whistlers to whys of women’s health research (or lack of it), we tackle midlife’s most misunderstood chapter. Expect laughs, real talk, and a few rants about crisps at 8am....

Midweek Crisis Talks: Mum & Daughters Unfiltered Our daughters Freya and Olivia are back — and nothing’s off-limits. From life in Australia to parenting confessions, midlife reflections, and a few very questionable wildlife encounters (cockroaches included 🪳), this one’s full of laughs, honesty, and proper family chaos. 🎙️ Expect warmth, wit, and a reminder that midlife is anything but dull....

This week on Midlife? No Crisis! we’re joined by our favourite guests — our daughters, Freya and Olivia — for a hilarious and heartwarming chat about growing up, parties, parenting, and life on opposite sides of the world. Expect family banter, Aussie sunshine, teenage honesty, and a few confessions we probably shouldn’t have made! 🎧 Grab a cuppa (or a glass of wine) and join the chaos — it’s one...

In this bonus Crisis Talks episode, we take a hilarious trip down memory lane to our 40th birthday adventure — from fizz-fuelled hot tub plans to LA dreams, Vegas chaos, and all the mischief in between. We share the highs, hangovers, and hotel dramas before turning our attention to planning our 50th celebrations in Dubai. With laughter, nostalgia, and hopefully not too many tales that probably sho...

After forgetting to hit record (classic), Katy and Katie re-live their backpacking days in Australia — hostels, pizza dinners, silver toe rings and all. They laugh about bad geography, reminisce about freedom at 21, and reflect on how travel shaped who they are now. From campervan trips and parenting travellers to planning their next midlife adventure, it’s a funny, nostalgic chat about friendship...

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, menopause marketing , and whether collagen really does anything at all. It’s an honest, funny, and relatable chat about how our relationship with our bodies...

In this episode, we start with a laugh about podcast hellos, stag dos we’ll never talk about, and even a fake product pitch (say hello to the Pilates Anally Retentive Probe – yes, really). But soon we dive into the real heart of the chat: retirement. We question whether the word retirement even makes sense anymore. Is it about stopping work, or is it about finding freedom ? From floristry classes...

Katy and Katie catch up sober, candid and very midlife. They explore how friendships evolve — from schoolmates to parenting phases — why some last and others drift, the effort (and mercy) required, and the small rituals that keep people connected. Warm, funny and honest — perfect for anyone who’s kept a friend through life’s messiness. Get a message straight to the show! Keep in touch, follow our...

Katy’s “49th” birthday bash leads to sore heads, questionable drinking logic, and a debate on whether you can actually die from a hangover. Expect memories of jungle juice and teenage Magaluf holidays - and why our parents might be to blame for it all. 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 w...