How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Alice Morrison, the adventurer who swapped a high-flying media career for a tent, two camels, and a life of radical freedom. From milking a camel on her 60th birthday to walking the length of Saudi Arabia, Alice proves it’s never just about physical grit - it’s about daring to live on your own terms. Whether you’re wondering if you could still reinvent yourself, or just daydreaming about what it might feel like to ditch the 9–5 and head for the desert, this conversation will nudge you to ask: what’s really stopping you? Because no one tells you that 60 can be the start of your boldest chapter yet.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com.To keep up to date with Alice’s adventures: Website: alicemorrison.co.uk — details, books, podcast, and blog Instagram & X: @aliceoutthere1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen swap horror stories about broken heaters, wig fittings gone wrong, and freezers full of mushy brambles. It’s never just about hair or home disasters though - with Karen preparing for her first chemo this week, the laughter is laced with nerves, honesty, and the odd mix-up between dihydro and Viagra.Whether you’re bracing for life’s curveballs or just trying to stop your partner from misnaming raspberries, this one’s for you. Because no one tells you ageing comes with corn extractions, hearing aids, and Vespa-ridden partners in Italy - yet somehow, we’re all muddling through with a laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Ross King, who knows a thing or two about reinvention - from Glasgow to Hollywood, red carpets to morning TV.We talk about what it really takes to stay relevant in a youth-obsessed industry, the curveballs life throws at you after 50, and why confidence isn’t about looking young, but about backing yourself at any age.Whether you’re wondering if it’s too late to start again, or you just want to hear some brilliant behind-the-scenes stories (including a few that went very wrong), this one’s for you.Because no one tells you that ageing doesn’t mean slowing down — it means rewriting the rules.Ross is also about to embark on a new adventure – joining the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom! The new series of Strictly Come Dancing launches on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 20th September.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re talking about everything from buying your first Christmas present in September to facing chemo with a mix of grit and humour. Karen shares how she’s bracing for treatment (and getting organised early), while Kaye reminds her that every child is apparently a genius — especially when it’s yours.From dodgy halloumi-and-pineapple dinners to heartfelt listener emails, it’s an episode full of laughter, honesty, and the kind of solidarity you only find in midlife.Because no one tells you how quickly life can shift — or how much you’ll need your friends (and a decent hat) to carry you through.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Tiggy Walker, who reflects on hitting 60 just as her life with legendary DJ Johnny Walker entered its toughest chapter. From caring through illness to carving out a new future, she shares how ageing brings heartbreak, humour, and unexpected strength.Because no one tells you that your 60s can be both the hardest and most liberating years of your life.Not a cosy love story — but an honest, unforgettable one. Tiggy Walker’s memoir Both Sides Now is available to buy now from Amaazon and all good bookstores.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen cover everything from failed cold-shower experiments to the rediscovery of the humble rainmate — and yes, even Stephen’s hernia gets a (rather graphic) mention.Whether you’re braving the big stuff — hair loss, hospital appointments, or just dodgy haircuts — or laughing at the little indignities of midlife, this episode is a reminder that ageing never comes without a punchline.Because no one tells you that one minute you’re Googling cashmere beanies and the next you’re ordering rainmates in bulk for your student daughter.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, she’s back — Anna Ryder Richardson returns a year after her first chat with us, and what a year it’s been.From the rubble of divorce to running a zoo with 250 animals, she’s swapped fear for freedom and found herself bottle-feeding tiger cubs and finally calling the shots.We cover:The reality of starting over at 60How confidence returns after years of being silencedWhy chaos can be liberatingAnd the small joys - even when it involves a dead mouse under the piano.Because no one tells you reinvention at 60 could look this wild. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen swap stories of cold showers, flatpack disasters, and grandparent bedtime negotiations. From Bonnie’s secret morning ritual to Gloria Hunniford’s powerful reminder that sometimes the answer should be “yes,” it’s a mix of laughs, honesty, and a little wisdom about finding your footing in midlife.Whether you’re braving a bathroom challenge, juggling grown-up kids and grandkids, or just wondering when to finally say no (or yes), this one will feel close to home.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by filmmaker Victoria Mapplebeck, who spent 20 years filming life with her son Jim on nothing more than an iPhone. The result? Motherboard — a brutally honest, unexpectedly funny chronicle of single motherhood, breast cancer, teenage tantrums, and unconditional love.From supermarket bread dashes at midnight to the shock of a 60th birthday that feels less like loss and more like freedom, Victoria’s story is one every woman will recognise in some way.Because no one tells you motherhood isn’t glossy montages — it’s gallows humour, late bills, fear, laughter, and the kind of bond that never lets go.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen swap stories of stress yawns, mortifying “Muttley” laughs, and some very questionable gifts (yes, that Fringe present makes a comeback). From Aggie’s bra controversy to monster courgettes and Harley-Davidson daydreams, it’s another gloriously sideways look at life after 60.Whether you’re hiding your laugh, rethinking a red sports car, or just trying to dodge the label “senior,” this one’s for you. Because no one tells you ageing is equal parts ridiculous and revealing.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.