Jo Parker

When the f**k did I become old?

Health EN ↓ 74 episodes

When the Fuck Did I Become Old? is the no-holds-barred podcast for everyone over 55 who is done being invisible. Co-hosted by Jo Parker and her partner Kev Stockbridge, this is real talk about ageing from 55 onwards. With humour, honesty and a healthy dose of profanity, Jo and Kev tackle everything from hot flushes and shit sleep to grief, reinvention, sex after 55 and dating in later life. Plus menopause, loneliness, retirement, mental health and the art of staying visible when society wants you to disappear. If you’re over 55 and feel like life is shifting fast physically, emotionally, finan...

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Jo Parker

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Staying Up To Date - with Tech and Trends 17.07.2025

How to stay up to date. Staying up to date with Thomas Power Episode Summary: In this episode we welcome our guest Thomas to discuss how to stay relevant with AI, Chat GPT and all the new tech and trends. Thomas gives his personal and professional takes on using AI and how this benefits everyone in all aspects of our lives. Key Takeaways: How AI is changing the way we work Staying relevant Timesta...

Erection Fitness - For health not just pleasure 10.07.2025

Put an Erection Ring on it Summary: In this episode we have an amazing guest Dr Elliot Justin who has invented an erection ring that not only helps maintain an erection but also provides data on your erection health, which is an indication of other health issues. He talks in depth about the benefits of the erection ring and how people have responded to it. Key Takeaways: Dr Elliot Justin and the E...

Right Sizing not Downsizing your home 03.07.2025

Right Sizing not Downsizing Don’t downsize just find the right size Episode Summary: In this episode we are joined by the amazing Sally Rule who is an incredible Homeologist. We talk with her about what a Homologist does and how she helps people in later life. She discusses why people call her in and the importance of finding the right size home. By the way Sally is our sponsor! Key Takeaways: How...

How Erectile Dysfunction Affects Women 26.06.2025

How Erectile Dysfunction Affects Women Episode Summary: In this episode we talk about how the blue pill affects women, especially as we get older, how it doesn’t supply the desire just the erection and how that affects relationships. We talk about the importance of communication, why don’t we tell our partners we are using pills for erections or pessaries for dryness? We discuss what the equivalen...

The Importance of Staying Curious 19.06.2025

The Importance of Staying Curious In this episode we look at how being curious helps maintaiin a youthful outlook. We discuss ways of being curious and taking ourselves out of our comfort zones. Try anything once (within reason), change rountines and ask questions. •        Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify •        Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenthefkdidi...

The HRT Journey Post Menopause 12.06.2025

Jo's HRT Journey Episode Summary : In this episode we talk about Jo’s HRT Journey, the side effects she has had from menopause including sleepless nights, anxiety and hair loss and how the HRT has helped with some of these. We discuss the changes you go through in your menopause. Gaylin opens up and talks about her HRT journey. Key Takeaways: Chasing a level of normality Side effects of menopause...

Why it is important to be playful 05.06.2025

Why it is important to be playful Episode Summary: In this episode we discuss different ways of being playful and the importance of being playful. We talk about being judged for being playful and accepting who we are and being whoever we want to be. Finding new things to do to be playful and inviting people to be playful with you. Key Takeaways: How to play in your 60’s Playing is youthful Being J...

It is never too late to start again 29.05.2025

It’s never to late to start over Episode Summary: In this episode we have our guest Clare Hughes who is an outstanding estate agent, discussing ageing in the industry and being a woman in estate agency. Clare shows us how it is never too late to start again, in any industry and under difficult circumstances. We talk about health issues and surgery that Clare has had and how this has changed her li...

Will we ever retire? 22.05.2025

Will we ever Retire Episode Summary: In this episode we discuss if we will ever retire with the changes of age, who do we become when we retire and if we should prepare for retirement. We talk about what is retirement and what the expectations of retirement are. If we should plan for retirement and what to think about financially. Key Takeaways: Retirement age is changing Do we actually retire? Pl...

Battle of the Sexes - Part 2 15.05.2025

Battle of the Sexes - Part 2 Episode Summary: In this episode, we have a guest, Ali Creelman, who is a personal trainer and wants to share a different view on ageing men and women than the one in episode 9,  we discuss her opinion on many topics related to aging. We talk about men and women’s skin, fitness, how to look after yourself and having a good balance. Key Takeaways: Different view on agin...

Have we become intolerant in our old age? 08.05.2025

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss tolerance and intolerance and how these change as you get older. We talk about how things changing around us affect our tolerance and the difference between tolerance and being moody. Key Takeaways: What we tolerate and don’t tolerate How getting older changes what we tolerate Is moody being intolerant? Timestamps: • [01:20] – Do you think its fear? • [...

Navigating sex and sexual choices after 60 01.05.2025

Navigating Sex and Sexual Choices after 60 Summary: In this episode we explore talking about sexual choices when you get old, we discuss wife swapping, polyamorous relationships and porn. We talk about what partner’s needs are sexually, playing and having fun in sexual intimacy. Key Takeaways: Polyamorous relationships How porn can affect relationships Having fun with sex Timestamps: • [01:02] – W...

When friendships and relationships evolve 24.04.2025

When friendship evolves in later life. Episode Summary: In this episode we discuss everything about friendships, how these change in later life, what we need from a friendship and how to make new friends. We talk about long term friends and new friends and also what friendship means to us. Key Takeaways: What is friendship about? What are you wanting from a friendship The 4 assumptions Timestamps:...

Early Days of Retirement - What I wish I had done! 17.04.2025

The Early Days of Retirement.   Episode Summary: In this episode we discuss the early days of retirement with our guest Paul Rolfe. We talk about how the process feels and what regrets you may have. We go into the money side of retirement and when and what to think about at younger ages.   Key Takeaways: Finances in retirement Regrets before retirement How retirement makes you feel Paul Rolfe’s ne...

Battle of the sexes in the aging process - it's not fair! 10.04.2025

The Battle of the Sexes as we age. Episode Summary: In this episode we discuss the difference between Men and Women aging. We talk about how men can still reproduce at older age, how the media perceives it to be allowed for Men to get old but not for Women and the grey hair look on both Men and Women. Key Takeaways: Men can still biologically still reproduce at older age. If they can shame people...

Let's talk about our sexuality - now! 03.04.2025

Episode Summary: In this episode we talk about everything linked to sexuality, how this has changed over the years, being comfortable in yourself and energy shifting. We discuss how sexuality changes as you get older and the importance of self-love. Key Takeaways: Being comfortable and confident in yourself. Physical energy shifts Self-love Timestamps: • [00:27] – What does Sexuality mean. •[02:34...

Exploring being a mother after 60 - Happy Mother's Day 28.03.2025

Episode Summary: In this episode we talk about everything that is linked to Mother's Day. We discuss how Mother’s Day has changed as we have got older, the pressure of the day and why we celebrate Mother’s Day. We also talk about how it feels for others who don’t have mothers or who are not mothers and the impact the day has on them. Key Takeaways: Why do we celebrate Mother’s Day? The pressure of...

Ailments and trying not to become them! 21.03.2025

Episode Summary: In this episode we talk about how we discuss ailments, how things change as you get older, how we are always discussing ailments at dinner parties. Wear and tear as you get older and what we can do to help. We also talk about the blue zones; 5 areas in the world where poeple are living well at 100 plus. Key Takeaways: Changes as you get older Discussing Ailments all time Blue zone...

Beyond Labels 14.03.2025

Being Humans and relating beyond labels Episode Summary: In this episode we talk about being humans, being judgemental and taking it back to who we are instead of what we are. We discuss viewing each other as humans and not viewing on a material level; age gender, looks. What would the world be like if we all looked the same? Key Takeaways: Being Humans Accepting People for as they are Why is agin...

Navigating The Challenges of Aging Parents 07.03.2025

Navigating the challenges of aging parents Episode Summary: In this episode we talk about navigating older parents, talking about support and help for you and for the aging parents. We discuss putting parents into homes and how to make challenging decisions. Key Takeaways: Looking after older parents Asking for help Having relationships with your adult children Timestamps: • [01:04] – Navigating o...

Sex After 60 - does it exist? 28.02.2025

Let’s talk about Sex later in life   Episode Summary: In this episode we talk about sex post menopause, dry vaginas, no libido  and sagging bits. We discuss how communicating your needs can benefit both parties. Introducing some toys and have some fun.   Key Takeaways: Sex after Menopause. How to have sex without a Libido Communication about Sex is key   Timestamps: ·      [00:39] – Post Menopause...

Changes – whether we like it or not! 21.02.2025

Episode Summary:  In this episode we are going to talk about some of the different changes we go through including children leaving home and retirement. We discuss taking risks, having choices and how to manage change.    Key Takeaways:  Who do we become when the kids leave home?  Making active choices.   Managing change.    Timestamps:  [00:53] – Transiting from one role to another  [08:49] – Acc...

Dating in later life 14.02.2025

What it is like to Date in Later Life.   Episode Summary:   In this episode we talk about dating with apps, setting expectations, getting naked, the "fuck of death" and so much more. We explore our own personal experiences and what it was like dating before social media.    Key Takeaways: Ask yourself why you are dating and what are you looking for in the relationship. Don’t judge people on appear...

The Introduction 04.02.2025

Introducing the podcast and the hosts. This is the space where we explore post-menopause challenges, together. We would love you to join in. •     Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts •     Follow us on     Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenthefkdidibecomeold/     Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WhenthefkdidIbecomeold/     TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gaylin_jo     Email us whenthe...

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