On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen dive into the real highs and lows of midlife - from insomnia and itchy skin to the deep joy of mashed potatoes and dental sticks.

Between chemo updates, Calamine lotion nostalgia, and a heated debate over wine through a straw, it’s a reminder that sometimes the most ordinary moments become the funniest parts of getting older.

Because this is life in your sixties: a little tired, a little itchy, but still laughing through it all.

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Siobhan Daniels, the self-proclaimed retirement rebel who swapped burnout for a camper van named Dora and never looked back. At 60, Siobhan sold her home, hit the road, and rebuilt her life from the ground up. Now 66, she’s thriving — proof that freedom and fulfilment aren’t reserved for the young.

Whether you’ve ever dreamed of walking away from it all or just want to feel a little braver in your own skin, this one’s for you. Because no one tells you how liberating it can be to start again at 60 or how much joy there is in finding your happy place on your own terms.

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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen swap gallows humour for sleepless nights — and find themselves comparing coping mechanisms that range from midnight lentil mashing to burning old parkas. Karen’s chemo fatigue meets Kaye’s restless mind, and between them they land on something every woman over 45 will recognise: the impossible balance between slowing down and staying strong.

Whether you’re running on fumes or trying to find your own off switch, this one’s for anyone whose brain refuses to clock off — even when your body’s begging it to.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: The discussion includes mentions of sleep remedies and supplements. Always check with your medical team before trying any new sleep aids or treatments.

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Denise Black — actor, singer, and unapologetic non-conformist — who’s proving that life in your sixties can be wilder, wiser, and far more liberating than you’d expect.

From being told she was “too fat” or “too disabled” for TV to embracing her silver hair and refusing to fade into the background, Denise opens up about body image, visibility, and the power of not caring what anyone thinks anymore.

It’s funny, fierce, and full of the kind of honesty you only earn with time. Whether you’re wrestling with self-doubt, dyeing your roots, or learning to live life on your own terms — this one’s for you.

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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen dive into the strange, funny, and surprisingly touching realities of Karen’s chemo journey — from debating whether to cut her hair to discovering a treatment called Happy Endings and, yes, blending up a breast milk smoothie.

Whether you’re navigating your own health battles or just trying to laugh through life’s curveballs, this one’s a reminder that midlife rarely goes to plan — but it’s always worth talking about.

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by legendary hairstylist Sam McKnight, the man behind Princess Diana’s iconic short hair and decades of runway glamour.

But at sixty, Sam swapped Chanel and Versace for compost and calm — and found something far more stylish: peace of mind.

He talks about getting off the hamster wheel, learning to say no, and discovering that real luxury is living on your own terms.

Whether you’re still sprinting through midlife or dreaming of slowing down, Sam’s story is a reminder that reinvention doesn’t require a catwalk, just courage.

Hair by Sam McKnight is available online and from SpaceNK, Selfridges, and Marks & Spencer.

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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye’s dragged out of bed for a 7 a.m. Pilates class (thanks to daughterly guilt), Karen’s contemplating a strawberry-banana-breast-milk smoothie, and both are pondering the slow slide of their backsides toward Antarctica. From chimney-sweep superstitions to the shock of receiving a state-pension letter, it’s classic midlife chaos wrapped in laughter.

Whether you’re an early bird, a late bloomer, or somewhere between Pilates and pudding, this one’s for you.

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Hilary Whitehall, who proves life doesn’t have to follow the usual order. She had the kids first, the career later — and now, in her 60s, she’s touring the country, podcasting with her husband Michael (85), and finally getting the spotlight she put on hold decades ago.

We talk about big age gaps, raising Jack Whitehall, career comebacks, and keeping love alive when your other half’s leg literally falls off the bed.

Whether you’ve paused your plans for family, or you’re wondering if it’s “too late” to start again — this one’s for you. Because sometimes the best chapters come out of order.

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Find out more and book tickets to The Wittering Whitehalls Barely Alive tour at https://hilaryandmichaelwhitehall.com/#podcast

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