How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Karen Mooney, the matchmaker behind high-end dating agency Sara Eden, to talk silver splitters, second chances, and what older women really want from a partner. (Spoiler: it's not a brown Sierra.)Kaye confesses to lying about her great-nephew. Karen McKenzie puts her daughter’s boyfriend to work. And we ask the big question: if your partner vanished tomorrow, would you even want to replace them?Whether you’re newly single, long-time married, or team “never again,” this one’s for anyone wondering what love looks like when you’re old enough to know better.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 go from garden tours to glam squads — and land right in the middle of the Pamela Anderson makeup-free Met Gala drama.What happens when women over 50 stop asking permission? You get rebellion in lipstick form, fury at the word “frumpy,” and a quiet refusal to be told what ageing should look like.Because hitting 60 isn’t about fading out. It’s about deciding for yourself.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jeff Innocent, the British Comedian of the Year 2021, as he shares his vibrant journey through late-life fame and unexpected love at 68. He hilariously reflects on the quirks of aging, from maintaining confidence on embarrassing train journeys to moments of raw honesty on stage. Jeff also dives into the emotional impact of newfound relationships and the humor in evolving fashion choices as we grow older. Discover how life's best moments can still surprise you, even after a cabbage curry!

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re talking tattoos — from drunken wrist blunders to meaningful mum tributes, nipple symbols of survival, and the beauty of late-life ink.Whether you’ve never fancied one or you’re already inked up like a wildflower meadow, it’s never just about the tattoo — it’s what it means. Kaye’s still shocked she’s got one, Karen’s daughters went stealth-mode, and listeners sent in some brilliant, bonkers, and beautiful tattoo stories (including the woman who accidentally ended up with “BJ” on her wrists).Because no one tells you the most rebellious thing you might do at 60... is finally get a tattoo your mother would hate.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 actress Cheryl Fergison — forever known to many as Heather from EastEnders — who opens up about turning 60, the decade of upheaval she’s survived, and why this milestone might just mark her true comeback.From cancer and food banks to trolls and tabloid takedowns, Cheryl reflects on the tough years since Albert Square — and how her younger husband, her son, and a hard-won sense of humour have kept her going.Also in this episode: Kaye confesses to texting through a spin class (yes, really), Karen finally gets new shoes (not hers), and we wonder aloud — do we share too much with our kids, or not enough?Because no one tells you that ageing doesn’t feel like ageing — until your knees start shouting louder than your Spotify.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 how turning 60 today is a whole different beast — less pinnies and perms, more denim cut-offs and dodgy car keys. From grandmothers on ponies to short hair politics and the surprisingly emotional weight of a fringe, we unpack how getting older has changed — in looks, in attitude, and in spirit.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com.Book tickets for our live show at the Edinburgh Fringe at https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:5856/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by comedian and broadcaster Mark Steel, who brings his signature wit to a chapter of life no one volunteers for: cancer. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2023, Mark talks candidly — and hilariously — about mucus tsunamis, rebellious ward neighbours, and the dark comedy of the critical care unit.But this isn’t just about illness. It’s about what changes — your tolerance for whingeing about builders, your appreciation for a good view, and maybe even your relationship status. Because when the doctor says touch wood, you stop assuming there’ll always be time to fix things.Whether you’re laughing through fear, falling out over hair dye, or just wondering if you’ve become your town’s version of Wrexham… this one will hit you in the heart, then in the ribs.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com.You can catch Mark on tour throughout this year. Full details at https://marksteelinfo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re deep in the joys (and jolts) of ageing as Kaye and Karen swap sun damage confessions, dream of cosy nights, and face the ticking clock of life after 60. Inspired by Jo Good’s honesty about turning 70, the conversation spirals from speckled décolletés to major life rethinkings — downsizing, new clothes, state pensions, and whether counting snuggles instead of springs makes the passing years feel a little sweeter.Whether you’re feeling fired up to carpe diem your sixties or still clinging to your thousands of bowls of porridge, there’s solidarity (and a few laughs) here.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on How to Be 60, Kaye and Karen are joined by two brilliantly unfiltered voices: beauty journalist Nadine Baggott and radio host/fashion YouTuber Jo Good. They dive into the raw realities of ageing -from solo living and post-menopause sex to bold fashion choices and why staying visible is an act of defiance. Expect sharp insights, irreverent laughs, and zero sugar-coating. It’s a no-holds-barred conversation about living unapologetically, embracing change, and throwing out the rules about what women “should” be after 60.Follow Jo Good: Instagram | YouTubeFollow Nadine Baggott: Instagram | YouTubeGot thoughts or stories to share?Email us at: podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re fresh from the Easter fog and diving into the glorious chaos of post-holiday reflections — from dodgy egg pouches to a Japanese knife so sharp it’s been deemed a danger to national security (or at least Kay’s fingers).We’re talking:Age-inappropriate presents (hello, 12-year-old egg cups)Men who try with gifts (rollerblades at 40, anyone?)Why some health presents just feel like a passive-aggressive diagnosisAnd the dark art of the last-minute Sainsbury’s Easter aisle scrambleBecause no one tells you that turning 60 means you might genuinely be delighted by a battery-powered de-bobbler — or that someone might gift you a toasty maker shaped like a cow.Whether you’re loving the dark chocolate diet loophole or quietly resenting your polar bear fleece, this one’s for you.Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.