How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

Kaye Adams
How To Be 60 with 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.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Glynis Barber: Saying Yes in Your 60s — Even When You're Terrified

    On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Glynis Barber — actress, wellness advocate, and one half of iconic ‘80s duo Dempsey and Makepeace. Now approaching 70, Glynis shares how fear used to quietly rule her decisions — until one pivotal question made her completely change how she shows up in the world. We talk reinvention, long-term love (even if your husband still can’t dance), and what it really means to live “agelessly” when the world insists on putting you in a box. Whether you’re still working out who you want to be in your 60s, or just trying to convince your partner to go on holiday, this one’s for you. Because no one tells you how liberating it is to finally say yes — even when your inner critic’s still muttering in the background. Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Cauliflowers, Cardamom, and Campervan Chaos

    On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re deep in cauliflower season (Karen vs. Slugs: Round 3), baking our way through cardamom moods, and navigating campervan logistics that would make Enid Blyton blush. Kaye’s rediscovering her love of reading (thanks, Amy Bloom), while Karen shares the emotional whiplash of post-op rashes, toddler shoe shopping, and prepping for round two of surgery with her usual dark humour and a side of millionaire’s shortbread. Also in the mix: rash revelations, auction room nerves, and… a nun obsession? Because no one tells you turning 60 would include anti-histamine drama and spiritual nostalgia in equal measure. Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  3. 3 JUL

    Amy Bloom: Love, Loss, and the Choice to Let Go

    On this week’s episode, we’re joined by American writer and psychotherapist Amy Bloom, who shares the extraordinary story behind her memoir In Love - a tender, raw, and deeply honest account of her husband Brian’s decision to end his life at Dignitas after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. But this isn’t a story about assisted dying. It’s a love story - one that begins with deep affection, holds steady through devastating change, and ends in an act of unwavering devotion. We talk about love later in life, why men rarely change, what it really means to choose someone, flaws and all, and how grief can strip life back to what truly matters. Whether you’ve faced loss or simply wondered how you might cope, this episode lingers. Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com. Amy Bloom’s latest novel I’ll Be Right Here is out now, and you can follow her work via her website or on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  4. 1 JUL

    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 podcast@htb60.com. 🎟️ 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.

    20 min

  5. 26 JUN

    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 podcast@htb60.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  6. 24 JUN

    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 podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  7. 19 JUN

    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 podcast@htb60.com 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.

    40 min

  8. 17 JUN

    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 podcast@htb60.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
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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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