How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

• Surgical Stockings, The Perfect Toast & the Struggle to Sit Still

  On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Karen’s fresh out of surgery and Kaye’s just back from Paris. Naturally, we kick off with a rogue penis, a marmalade moment, and a quick lesson in echo cancellation.Karen shares a raw, funny account of hospital life: surgical stockings, toast better than sourdough, and the emotional wobble that comes with waiting for results. There’s honesty about healing, the frustration of being a terrible patient, and the heartbreak of not being able to lift your grandchild when she reaches for you.Meanwhile, Kaye’s trying to stop saying gracias in France, reflecting on the joy of not caring what anyone thinks anymore, and asking the eternal question — why do men measure everything in squash courts?Whether you’ve faced surgery, survived Paris heat, or just need a laugh about laxatives and Louvre anecdotes, this one’s for you.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected].🎟️ And don’t forget — we're live at the Edinburgh Fringe from 10 to 12 August at 2.45pm at the Museum. Tickets available via the Edinburgh Fringe or Gilded Balloon website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Sarah Vine on Divorce, Disappearing — and Writing Herself Back In

  On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Sarah Vine, who opens up about the slow unraveling of her marriage to Michael Gove, the fallout from politics, and the childhood wounds that made it hard to ever say, “What about me?”It’s never just about divorce — it’s about disappearing, dimming yourself, and trying to be good enough for people who never really saw you. But at 58, Sarah’s finally drawing a line. In this conversation, she shares how writing her memoir helped her process the damage, break the cycle for her kids, and quietly start again — on her own terms.Whether you’ve stayed too long, stayed too quiet, or just want to feel seen again, this one wll land with you.Sarah's book "How Not To Be A Political Wife" is out now.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Midweek Catchup: Hedge Trimming, Hospital Bags & Red Lipstick Resilience

  On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re with Kaye and Karen ahead of Karen’s breast cancer surgery — and true to form, she’s been cutting hedges, hoovering stair carpets, and planning which shade of red lipstick to take to hospital.We talk about the surreal build-up to surgery, the power of distraction, and the shock absorbers our brains kindly deploy when reality feels too big. There’s also nesting, mallet shopping, granola stress, and the unexpected comfort of community.Whether you’re facing something tough or just dealing with the everyday chaos of being a woman over 60, this one’s full of warmth, grit, and a few perfectly placed tea bags.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Catherine Russell On Being 3 Stone Down and Joyfully 60

  She left Holby City, dropped 3 stone, gained a granddaughter, and is still lighting up the West End in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This week, actress and accidental TikTok star Catherine Russell joins us to talk joyful ageing, misophonia, campervan blow-ups, ditching the hair dye — and why she’s determined to choose joy in her 60s.Got your own reinvention (or campervan row) to share?We’d love to hear from you at [email protected] And don’t forget — we’re at the Edinburgh Fringe, 10–12 August at 2:45PM.Book tickets now via Gilded Balloon or the Fringe website — it’ll be emotional, and probably inappropriate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Midweek Catchup: When You Hear the Word Cancer (Karen's Diagnosis)

  On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Karen shares something profoundly personal: her recent breast cancer diagnosis. From finding a lump, to unexpected test results, to prepping for surgery — she opens up about the emotional rollercoaster, the conversations with family, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life changes overnight.This episode is about the surrealness of it all — how it doesn’t feel like it’s happening, how you shop for post-surgery bras while still cycling to appointments, and how even in the middle of it, there’s room for strawberries, courgettes, and a little lipstick.Whether you’ve faced something similar, or you’re supporting someone who has, Karen’s story will resonate — honest, grounded, and full of heart.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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