The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

It’s not everyday that the Managing Director of one of the biggest media platforms drops by the studio, but today, Gabby is joined by Alison Lomax - MD of Youtube UK and Ireland. Alison explains how she came to be doing a job that didn’t even exist when she was graduating from university, and how she took a massive chance by working in digital advertising - a chance that has really paid off! She also speaks about what it was like climbing the ladder in a male dominated industry and how it took her a long time to find her leadership style, plus how she learned how to juggle her responsibilities as a mother with her career. She speaks openly about taking a sabbatical in midlife in order to recharge and to help her daughters through their exams, and how it enabled her to attack her dream job with new energy and rigour. She also shares what it’s been like since discovering she had breast cancer 18 months ago, and how it led to a health reset and even more gratitude for life and all the opportunities it presents. Alison mentions Future Dreams in this episode, and to find out more about the charity’s work visit futuredreams.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Fitness Coach and Founder of Caroline’s Circuits, Caroline Idiens, shares what she’s learned about strength training in midlife. Caroline’s passion for movement and fitness is infectious, but as you’ll hear throughout this episode, as a busy working middle-aged mum she is also mindful of keeping workouts achievable; the key thing for Caroline is consistency, not complicated equipment, fancy gyms, or long sessions. Gabby and Caroline chat about tailoring workouts in midlife so that they future-proof your daily activities, how strength training can help prevent injuries, and most importantly, the empowerment and inner confidence that Caroline sees time and again when her clients start to lift weights. They also discuss the six week plan that features in her new book Fit At 50, and Caroline busts some myths around strength training and addresses the questions she is most asked online.As well as practicing what she preaches, Caroline is also the living embodiment of someone who has made a huge success out of doing what they love! And she shares her story of how she went from online workouts in lockdown for a select few, to a global following of over 2 million people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician turned priest, and now author and broadcaster, the Reverend Richard Coles, joins Gabby to talk about his fabulous and varied journey to the midpoint! Richard speaks about his early years in London as a self-described gay runaway, and working with Jimmy Sommerville; how he went from 80’s pop to the pulpit; and dealing with the death of his husband in midlife before finding love again. Richard is really enjoying his sixties, and speaks about his return to piano lessons and the importance of learning new things at any age. They also touch on topics both big and small, including assisted dying, Gaelic football, and Richard’s time on Strictly and in The Jungle! Richard’s latest podcast The Apple & The Tree unpacks the complex bonds between parents and their grown-up children, and you can listen to it now on all podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holly Tucker MBE sits down with Gabby this week to share her fascinating journey to the midpoint in life, and how she’s using her mortality as a motivating force to ensure the next chapter is a healthy and purposeful one. The trailblazing entrepreneur and founder of Holly & Co has dedicated the last twenty years to championing small businesses, and especially, turning people’s attention to the power of the female pound! We find out why her nickname is Holly Hurricane; what exactly a “marigold clause” is; and why doing things differently has been the one constant in Holly’s life. She also talks about why guilt is a wasted emotion when it comes to juggling parenting with a successful career, and how women in midlife have an opportunity to reclaim themselves and own their power, both in business and in life. Just like Holly, this episode will leave you with a sense of belief, purpose, and power! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Mid.Point, Gabby sits down with the multi-talented Rick Edwards, renowned BBC Radio 5Live presenter. Rick shares what it’s like hosting live radio, the challenges, the joys, and offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world of broadcasting. With a perfect blend of humour and sincerity, he also opens up about his life as a father and the challenges and joys of balancing a demanding career with family life. Beyond radio and parenting, Rick shares his deep love for science, and his passion for sport. This episode is full of relatable moments and inspiring insights with one of radio’s most dynamic personalities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Gabby chats to former British Number 1 tennis player Annabel Croft. At 15, Annabel became the youngest Briton to play in Wimbledon’s main draw for nearly 100 years! And after retiring from tennis at 21, she turned her attention to TV and has been working as a presenter and pundit ever since.In this episode Annabel opens up about the loss of her husband Mel who died of colon cancer in 2023 and the grief she's experienced. She and her husband, Mel, were married for nearly 30 years and established the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy together, which now has a permanent centre in Portugal. Annabel also tells Gabby about her decision to join Strictly Come Dancing after her husband's passing, revealing how dancing became a form of healing. This episode is a raw and powerful conversation that goes far beyond the tennis court.Annabel is also set to embark on her upcoming 28-date tour across England, Scotland, and Wales starting September 2025. For more information on the tour visit https://www.awaywithmedia.com/tours/annabel-croft  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode brought to you in partnership with Lingo by Abbott, Gabby sits down with certified food lover, TV host and chef, Matt Tebbutt. We hear how Matt’s fun-loving and sometimes chaotic lifestyle is evolving in midlife, which brings with it a number of changes - not least to his health. From living in and running an award-winning restaurant with his wife, to kicking off the weekend for millions of us on TV every Saturday; Matt’s zest for life is something to admire. With the help of today’s expert – Sophie Bertrand, in-house nutritionist at Abbott's Lingo business - and the wealth of data available to Matt on the Lingo app, will he be able to continue to embrace life whilst also making the positive changes he needs to hit his health goal?Lingo is not for medical use. 18+ only. Individual responses may vary. Lingo, and related trademarks are marks of the Abbott group of companies. This podcast and the guests are part of a paid advertisement for Lingo.For more information visit hellolingo.com/uk#HelloLingouk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paralympic medallist turned broadcaster, Ade Adepitan MBE, chats to Gabby about his journey to the midpoint and why family life came a little bit later for him. Ade shares how sport completely changed his life - giving him a new found freedom as a young disabled person - and describes the single-mindedness required to be an athlete and compete at the highest levels in wheelchair basketball. He talks openly about becoming estranged from his parents, living alone from the age of 17, but how time allowed for the healing that ultimately led to a beautiful reconciliation with his parents. Ade also speaks frankly about the realities of life as a wheelchair user and why he was concerned about his children being born with a disability, in spite of all he has done and achieved in his life. They discuss why a challenge that’s your own personal choice can be so rewarding, and why Ade believes a win-a-day is so vital to our wellbeing and sense of self. Ade’s story is one of determination, resilience, and hope; and this episode is not to be missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8th March, Gabby has brought a very special group of women together to talk about the road to parity; what progress has been made, and what still needs to happen to secure gender equality. All four of these women have achieved sporting greatness, and redefined what it means to be a female in sport; Karen Carney OBE played football well over 100 times for England, hurdler Sally Gunnell OBE once held the Commonwealth, European, World, and Olympic titles concurrently, Dame Denise Lewis was the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon, and two-time Olympic champion Helen Glover MBE blazed a new trail when she came out of retirement to compete at the Olympics after having her children. All of them have overcome gender barriers at the cutting edge of elite sports and are passionate about leaving things in a better place for the next generation of women whatever their goals or aspirations may be; they embody the determination and will - not to mention, the competitive nature! - that's needed to #AccelerateAction this International Women’s Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Chris Hoy is a British sporting icon who has battled his way to the top of the Olympic podium multiple times, but little did he know that the toughest battle was awaiting him in midlife. At the age of 47, Chris was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. In this episode, Chris opens up about the shock and emotion of the first few weeks and months, and how he tried to use all the tools he’d learned from his time as a professional athlete to get through the treatment that was keeping him alive. He is candid about how different his mindset is even compared to six months ago, and how his wife, Sara, has helped him to see how lucky they are as a family, despite receiving her own life changing diagnosis at the same time. Remarkably, Chris has found a way to stay in the moment and not hang on too tightly to a future that is guaranteed to no-one; this episode will certainly get you thinking about what is truly important in life.For more from Chris, check out his autobiography All That Matters which is out now. Gabby and Chris also mention Professor Steve Peters’ book The Chimp Paradox. To find out more about Chris’ fundraising efforts and the Tour de 4 cycling event in September 2025, visit www.tourde4.com.For more information about prostate cancer and to check your own level of risk, visit www.prostatecanceruk.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.