How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

• Judy Murray: From Tiger Mum to Naughty Nana — Slowing Down Without Stopping

  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 jeans.We talk about:What really happens in the player’s boxWhy she never let the boys win — until they couldReinventing yourself in your 60s without apologisingAnd how being “Naughty Nana” might be her best role yetBecause no one tells you how to shift from doing everything for others… to finally choosing for yourself.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Hernias, Factor 8, and the Art of Not Giving a Toss

  On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re in full summer mode — or trying to be. Karen’s battling slugs, rogue cauliflower, and a partner who may have faked a hernia for attention. Kaye’s sunning herself in Spain, confessing to lazy mornings, Golden Girls reruns, and questionable SPF choices.From surgical bras stuck to stitches, to the unspeakable horror of tan lines between tummy rolls, it’s proof that midlife holidays are anything but serene.Whether you’re slapping on Factor 50 or still clinging to coconut oil dreams, this one's for anyone navigating the heat, hormones, and partner with a side of sarcasm.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Glynis Barber: Saying Yes in Your 60s — Even When You're Terrified

  On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Glynis Barber — actress, wellness advocate, and one half of iconic ‘80s duo Dempsey and Makepeace. Now approaching 70, Glynis shares how fear used to quietly rule her decisions — until one pivotal question made her completely change how she shows up in the world.We talk reinvention, long-term love (even if your husband still can’t dance), and what it really means to live “agelessly” when the world insists on putting you in a box.Whether you’re still working out who you want to be in your 60s, or just trying to convince your partner to go on holiday, this one’s for you.Because no one tells you how liberating it is to finally say yes — even when your inner critic’s still muttering in the background.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Cauliflowers, Cardamom, and Campervan Chaos

  On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re deep in cauliflower season (Karen vs. Slugs: Round 3), baking our way through cardamom moods, and navigating campervan logistics that would make Enid Blyton blush. Kaye’s rediscovering her love of reading (thanks, Amy Bloom), while Karen shares the emotional whiplash of post-op rashes, toddler shoe shopping, and prepping for round two of surgery with her usual dark humour and a side of millionaire’s shortbread.Also in the mix: rash revelations, auction room nerves, and… a nun obsession?Because no one tells you turning 60 would include anti-histamine drama and spiritual nostalgia in equal measure.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Amy Bloom: Love, Loss, and the Choice to Let Go

  On this week’s episode, we’re joined by American writer and psychotherapist Amy Bloom, who shares the extraordinary story behind her memoir In Love - a tender, raw, and deeply honest account of her husband Brian’s decision to end his life at Dignitas after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s.But this isn’t a story about assisted dying. It’s a love story - one that begins with deep affection, holds steady through devastating change, and ends in an act of unwavering devotion.We talk about love later in life, why men rarely change, what it really means to choose someone, flaws and all, and how grief can strip life back to what truly matters. Whether you’ve faced loss or simply wondered how you might cope, this episode lingers.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected] Bloom’s latest novel I’ll Be Right Here is out now, and you can follow her work via her website or on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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