The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

In this powerful episode of The Midpoint , Gabby Logan is joined by former England rugby international and inspirational speaker Matt Hampson. Matt opens up about the life-altering injury that left him paralysed at just 21, and the moment everything changed — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Together, Gabby and Matt explore what it truly means to reach a midpoint in life: the reckoning with...

In this episode of The Midpoint , we sit down with Paul McKenna, one of the world’s most influential figures in personal development and behavioral change. From his early career in radio and television to becoming a globally recognized authority on mindset, confidence, and transformation, Paul has spent decades studying what drives human behavior—and how to change it quickly and effectively. He ha...

Welcome back to The Midpoint , the podcast where we pause halfway through life’s journey to reflect on the moments that change us. Today’s guest is Olivia Jackson, an elite stuntwoman who has worked on some of the world’s biggest films. In 2016, Olivia was involved in a serious on-set accident that resulted in the loss of her arm, bringing her career and life to a sudden halt. What followed became...

In this episode of Midpoint , we’re joined by Dr Oscar Duke — GP, medical broadcaster and host of the acclaimed health podcast Bedside Manners ( https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bedside-manners/id1814813738 ) — for an open and informative conversation. Drawing on his own experiences and the many medical questions sent in by listeners, Dr Oscar breaks down complex health topics with clarity. T...

In her episode of The Midpoint , Lara Lewington cuts through the hype and fear around artificial intelligence, translating complex ideas into a language we can all understand. With her trademark warmth and curiosity, she explains what AI really is (and isn’t), why it’s developing so fast, and which parts actually matter to our daily lives. Rather than focusing on worst-case scenarios, Lara highlig...

Welcome back to  The Midpoint  — the show where we explore the twists, turns, and transformations that happen halfway through life and career. Today, Gabby is joined by someone who embodies the power of reinvention and purpose-driven work:  Jess Butcher . Jess is a renowned tech entrepreneur, advisor, and co-founder of multiple ventures, known for her thoughtful perspectives on digi...

This week on  The Midpoint , we’re joined by  Sian Sutherland , the multi-award-winning entrepreneur behind  A Plastic Planet ,  PlasticFree , and the  Plastic Health Council . Sian is a driving force in rethinking our global relationship with plastic, working with industry, governments, and the UN to create solutions that protect both human and planetary health. Her work...

Entrepreneur John Vincent, co-founder of LEON, joins The Midpoint for an uplifting conversation about the ideas and projects currently driving his creativity. He talks openly about the energy and purpose behind his work, the lessons midlife has sharpened, and what ultimately led him back to the brand he helped create. A thoughtful, energising episode about values, reinvention and staying connected...

Welcome back to the Midpoint. Today, Gabby is joined by someone who embodies curiosity, resilience, and creative reinvention:  Kat Wong . In this midpoint episode, Kat helps us reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re heading next. Whether she’s unpacking personal turning points, sharing stories from behind the scenes, or offering insights that challenge the way we think, Kat bri...

This week on The Midpoint , Gabby Logan is joined by West End star Ben Forster — the actor and singer who shot to fame after winning ITV’s Superstar and taking on the iconic role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar . Ben opens up about his incredible journey from Sunderland schoolboy to leading man on the London stage, sharing the highs, the challenges, and what he’s learned along the way. Beyond t...

NB: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FRANK DISCUSSIONS ABOUT EATING DISORDERS. This week, Gabby’s joined by Olympic silver medallist and world champion hurdler Colin Jackson. Colin talks about life after elite sport — how he stays fit, focused, and motivated, even without the finish line in sight. He also opens up about his long struggle with eating disorders, sharing how he’s learned to...

For this episode of The Midpoint , Gabby is joined by Claire Davies — a former speechwriter and British diplomat whose career has taken her from East Anglia to London, Singapore, Madrid and Cairo. These days, Claire has swapped diplomatic briefings for bike routes, and now calls Hampshire home. Since leaving the Foreign Office in 2022, she’s been dividing her time between writing and cycling — and...

Broadcaster and Formula One presenter Natalie Pinkham joinsThe Midpoint Podcast to reflect on reaching the middle of her life and facing a recent health crisis that prompted deep self-reflection. Known for her energy and compassion, Natalie opens up about juggling the creation of Flackstock, caring for her family, and being a leading broadcaster—whilst trying to recover. Her conversation offers an...

This week on  The Midpoint , we’re switching things up with a special episode dedicated entirely to comedy. Over the years, we’ve welcomed a brilliant mix of comedians, writers, and performers who have brought humor, sharp insight, and plenty of laughter to the show. In this collection, we revisit some of the funniest and most memorable moments from those conversations—celebrating the wit, cr...

This special episode of  The Midpoint  takes a lighthearted look back at some of the best moments from our family Logan conversations across the different series. From the excitement (and drama) of leaving home, to the tricky art of navigating awkward chats, and even the chaos that comes with planning Christmas, these clips capture some of the chats we have had as a family. Hosted on Aca...

This week’s edition of  The Midpoint  is a special one: a greatest hits episode celebrating some of the most memorable moments and insights from our lineup of sporting voices. Across past conversations, we’ve heard from athletes, commentators, and experts who bring the games we love to life—not just through their performances on the field, but through the stories, reflections, and passio...

This week, Gabby chats to both her twins together - Reuben and Lois - in a Mid. Point first! On the day of their 20th birthdays, Lois and Reuben talk about how it feels to be properly into adulthood, moving further away from home and being more permanently independent. Gabby reflects on this point in her life, two decades in to being a mum, and talks about how their relationship has changed over t...

Gabby is joined by Consultant Psychiatrist Professor Steve Peters , who - for the last thirty years - has helped people from all walks of life to better understand the way their brains work and optimise their psychological health. These people include elite athletes and Olympians, household names such as Sir Chris Hoy, who previously said on this podcast that Steve was a “once in a lifetime person...

Comedian and writer, George Lewis , sits down with Gabby to speak about what it feels like to be reaching new heights in his career on the cusp of midlife! They chat about George’s journey through comedy and how relatability is not something to be underestimated - he’s proved that dad jokes are in fact very funny! He also gives a deeply emotional account of what it’s like going through the process...

Professor Sarah Berry has been conducting research at Kings College London for the last 25 years, and leading studies into how dietary components influence cardiovascular disease risk. She is also Chief Scientist at nutrition science company ZOE , and in 2024, they released their findings from a study that looked at the links between personalised nutrition plans and the severity of perimenopausal...

It’s been a while since the Logans were on the podcast together, but this week Kenny’s back to talk about the cycling challenge that he has just completed in honour of his former Scotland teammate, Doddie Weir, raising vital funds for research into the disease which claimed his friend’s life. Kenny talks about how moving it was to meet people along the way who are living with Motor Neurone Disease...

Comedian Russell Kane is on the cusp of 50, and here to spill the beans on all he’s learned about staying youthful. He tells Gabby what it was like trying to break into comedy - an industry that’s famously a young person’s game - in his thirties, and the ways he used his already keen interest in biohacking to appear younger than he was. Russell speaks about his refusal to believe that aging is pre...

Entrepreneur and star of Dragon’s Den, Sara Davies MBE tells Gabby how she started her hugely successful crafting business from her university bedroom, simply by identifying an envelope related problem and finding a solution. After putting her all into her work for many years, she talks about how her business ambitions have changed now she’s in her forties, and why she’s zoning in on what’s really...

Comedian, writer, and actor, Jessica Knappett, talks to Gabby about how making people laugh by accident at a school cello recital was her first foray into comedy, and they swap stories from performing at the Edinburgh Fringe in their student days. Jessica is also very honest about some of the darker realities she has had to confront over the course of her career in comedy. She also chats about liv...

Dr Sally Harris is a qualified medical doctor with over 30 years experience, whose interest in people and the way that stress affects their health has taken her on a very interesting journey. These days she works in the private sector combining general practice with health screening, and has also been the advising doctor to the League Managers Association - the professional body that represents al...