How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams
Kaye Adams
Turning 60 isn’t about slowing down—it’s about shaking things up. Whether it’s downsizing and embracing a simpler life, starting a new career, moving abroad, or navigating love and relationships in unexpected ways, How To Be 60 proves that this stage of life is anything but predictable.Join Kaye Adams and her brilliantly blunt co-host, Karen MacKenzie, as they chat with familiar faces and everyday people rewriting the rulebook on aging. With honesty, humour, and plenty of surprises, they explore what it really means to embrace change, challenge expectations, and make the years ahead the best yet.If you’re wondering what’s next—or just need a reminder that it’s never too late to do something bold - this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 21, 2022 • 46min
Ep 15: Finding yourself with Nicky Campbell
This week we're joined by 'golden boy' Nicky Campbell. The podcaster and broadcaster joins Kaye & Karen for a conversation about growing up, his early career, mental health and finding himself. You can join Kaye and Karen at the Edinburgh Fringe on 23rd & 24th August at the Gilded Balloon, with lots of special guests. Get your tickets at https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4396/ Do you know yourself? Share your story with Kaye & Karen know by emailing Podcast@HTB60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2022 • 33min
Ep 14: Orgasms, yoga and changing course with Aggie McKenzie
We’re joined by Karen’s sister Aggie this week to discuss everything from helping her sister orgasm to how her life changed after her mum passed away. We even get in to the best yoga positions for sex! You can join Kaye and Karen at the Edinburgh Fringe on 23rd & 24th August at the Gilded Balloon, with lots of special guests. Get your tickets at https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4396/ Has your life course changed? Share your story with Kaye & Karen know by emailing Podcast@HTB60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2022 • 49min
Ep 13: Loss and how to stay positive, with Sally Morgan
Loss is the topic of conversation in this week's episode - from weight loss to losing John, her husband of 46 years, we're joined by psychic Sally Morgan who explains why her grief ‘exhausts her.’You can join Kaye and Karen at the Edinburgh Fringe on 23rd & 24th August at the Gilded Balloon, with lots of special guests. Get your tickets at https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4396/Have you dealt with loss, how did you cope? Maybe you're scared of losing someone, or you've overcome tragedy? Share your story with Kaye & Karen know by emailing Podcast@HTB60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2022 • 49min
Ep 12: Relationships & sexual awakenings in the third age with Anjula Mutanda
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande put sex in the third age in the spotlight when it was released on 17th June, so what better topic to discuss than sexual awakening with Kaye Adams, Karen MacKenzie and their special guest this week - relationship psychologist Anjula Matanda. You can join Kaye and Karen at the Edinburgh Fringe on 23rd & 24th August at the Gilded Balloon, with lots of special guests. Get your tickets at https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4396/When did you have a sexual awakening, or are you still waiting for yours? Let Kaye & Karen know by emailing Podcast@HTB60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2022 • 51min
Ep 11: Third age and filthy with Jenny Eclair
As she learns How To Be 60, Kaye Adams and her frank friend Karen MacKenzie talk to comedian and writer, Jenny Eclair, as they discuss working 'til the end, seizing opportunities and being filthy - making Karen blush!You can join Kaye and Karen at the Edinburgh Fringe on 23rd & 24th August at the Gilded Balloon, with lots of special guests. Get your tickets at https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4396/Tell Kaye and Karen your experiences of learning How To Be 60 by emailing Podcast@HTB60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2022 • 51min
Ep 10: Kaye goes Grey with Nadine Baggott
As she learns How To Be 60 Kaye Adams and her rather frank friend Karen MacKenzie talk to beauty presenter and journalist Nadine Baggott as well as swapping hair colour to see what it's like being grey and being mistaken for CAROL SMILLIE!Email your thoughts and suggestions to Podcast@HTB60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2022 • 57min
Ep 9: Leaking, Crazy Shoes & Trisha Goddard
The countdown clock is ticking for Kaye Adams as she approaches her worst fear....her 60th birthday!! Luckily her friends are on hand to help ease the pain including Karen MacKenzie and this week Trisha Goddard who is VERY honest about motherhood in a changing world and how the Queen helped her realise that she was older than she thought! A Must Listen!Your e-mails are VERY helpful too, send them in to Podcast@HTB60.Com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2022 • 45min
Ep 8: A Big Box of E-Mails!
Still traumatised at the thought of turning 60, Kaye Adams and her no-nonsense friend Karen MacKenzie are always delighted to hear from you with your advice, experience and, well, comments on just how rude Karen can be. That's why they've devoted a whole episode to them. There's always room for more though, so e-mail your thoughts and hints on How To Be 60 to this email address: Podcast@HTB60.ComThankyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2022 • 49min
Ep 7: Jonathan Ross talks Clothes, Nights Out and Washing Machines
She's biting the bullet.....Kaye Adams will be 60 this year and she doesn't want to be....BUT with a little help from her sort-of-friend Karen MacKenzie and this week's guest, national treasure Jonathan Ross, we think she might just do it! Any advice for Kaye? She'd welcome it....e-mail her. Podcast@HTB60.Com. There's lovely! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2022 • 49min
Ep 6: Downsizing and Career Change with guest Jane Moore
More help and advice to assist Kaye Adams in coping with her impeding 60th birthday, with some useful (and not so useful) tips from 60-embracer Karen MacKenzie and journalist, writer and TV presenter Jane Moore.In this show, they chat Touchy-Feely, Parental influence, School careers advice and Downsizing. Get in touch with Kaye, send her some advice and your experiences by emailing Podcast@HTB60.Com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
