Midlife? No crisis!!

Katy and Katie
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Two midlife mates in their 40s, no filters, and plenty of laughs. A funny, honest podcast about friendship, women, and surviving midlife with humour, nostalgia, and too much Prosecco. Expect real talk about relationships, teenage memories, and the chaos of life after 40. Get in touch with us at hellomidlife@icloud.com, and please consider supporting us so we can keep making it better and better - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/support  

  1. Crisis Talks: Can you take a pac a Mac to a rave?

    MAY 20

    Crisis Talks: Can you take a pac a Mac to a rave?

    This week on Crisis Talks, Katy and Katie continue their hilarious deep dive into how nights out evolve as you get older - from chaotic clubbing memories to carefully planned “day raves” with strategic toilet locations and emergency Pack-a-Macs. Following on from Monday’s main episode, the pair tackle a series of quick-fire questions about modern midlife nightlife: What’s in your handbag now? What time is acceptable to leave? Which friend always disappears? And when exactly did loud music become… exhausting? There’s nostalgia, nightclub toilet therapy, conversations about ageing, and a surprisingly emotional appreciation for comfortable shoes. If you’ve ever cancelled plans because your sofa looked too inviting, this episode will feel deeply validating. ✨ Midlife friendship ✨ Nostalgia and club culture ✨ Women ageing unapologetically ✨ Day raves and dance music ✨ Social anxiety and sensory overload ✨ Comfort over fashion ✨ Parenting adult children ✨ The evolution of nightlife Love nostalgic chats, chaotic life stories and honest midlife conversations? Subscribe to Midlife No Crisis and Crisis Talks for weekly episodes full of humour, honesty and relatable chaos. 🎙️ New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. Get a message straight to the show! Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

    25 min

  2. MAY 18

    Midlife: Hangovers heels and home before 10pm!

    This week on Midlife No Crisis, Katy and Katie dive into the evolution of nights out - from underage raving at Wigan Pier and sticky dancefloors in Bolton, to modern-day “day raves” where being home by 10pm feels like the ultimate luxury. The conversation takes plenty of classic Midlife No Crisis turns along the way: smear tests, mammograms, fasting diets, hot yoga disasters, GCSE stress, road rage, and the very real midlife panic of figuring out what to wear when it’s raining at an outdoor rave. Expect nostalgia, honesty, laughter, and a lot of discussion about why hangovers now last approximately 48 working hours. Whether you’re still partial to a dancefloor or happiest in pyjamas by 8pm, this episode will feel painfully relatable. Key Topics & Themes ✨ Midlife wellness ✨ Nostalgic 90s club culture ✨ Day raves & ageing gracefully ✨ Women’s health conversations ✨ Parenting teenagers during GCSEs ✨ Fitness, fasting & body image ✨ Friendship & funny life observations ✨ British weather ruining literally everything If you: Grew up clubbing in the 90s or early 2000sLove nostalgic conversations about old nightlife cultureAre navigating midlife health, parenting or identity shiftsSecretly prefer afternoon drinking and an early bedtimeStill believe dance music fixes most things……this episode is for you. If you enjoyed this episode of Midlife No Crisis, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your fellow midlife ravers. 🎙️ New episodes every week. Get a message straight to the show! Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

    41 min
  3. Crisis Talks: The Power of Paying It Forward

    MAY 13

    Crisis Talks: The Power of Paying It Forward

    After discussing selfishness in the main episode, this week’s Crisis Talks flips the conversation around and asks: Are people actually more kind and selfless than we realise? From surrogacy and fundraising to helping strangers with prams, letting people out in traffic and supporting each other through menopause and illness, this episode explores the small everyday acts that quietly keep the world going. We chat about: The incredible story of a woman becoming a surrogate for her brotherWhy kindness creates communityThe positive side of social media and online support groupsMenopause communities and shared experiencesThe “Pay It Forward” conceptWhy helping others improves your own wellbeingThe importance of connection in modern lifeTiny acts of kindness that genuinely matterWhy we need more empathy and less rushingMidlife friendships, walks and slowing downThere’s also discussion about camping vans, GCSE season, gardening, rave plans, Monty Don, The Devil Wears Prada and why Saturday morning podcasting might actually be the future. A warm, funny and surprisingly uplifting conversation about kindness, connection and how to be a slightly better human. Get a message straight to the show! Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

    24 min

  4. MAY 11

    Midlife: Self-Care or Selfishness?

    In this episode, we ask a big question: have we become a selfish society? What starts as a catch-up about sensible nights out, camping trips, work events and intermittent fasting quickly turns into a deeper conversation about burnout, modern life, social media, self-care culture and why everyone feels permanently exhausted. We chat about: Why people seem more self-absorbed after COVIDThe difference between self-care and selfishnessSocial media’s obsession with “perfect lives”Why nobody gets a medal for burnoutOffice pranks, hot desking and stolen Mars barsWork culture in your 50sRoad rage and why driving changes human behaviourGCSE stress and whether exams actually prepare kids for lifeCamping with teenagersThe Fast 800 diet, step counting and the tragedy of giving up VimtoThere’s also discussion about kindness, empathy and why maybe the answer to modern life is simply giving people a bit more grace. A funny, honest and very relatable conversation about friendship, midlife and trying not to lose your mind in 2026. Get a message straight to the show! Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

    41 min
  5. Crisis Talks: 50 Episodes Later - What Podcasting Has Really Taught Us

    MAY 6

    Crisis Talks: 50 Episodes Later - What Podcasting Has Really Taught Us

    50 episodes in… and we’ve actually learned a few things! In this Crisis Talks episode of Midlife, No Crisis, we reflect on what it’s really like starting (and sticking with) a podcast — from chaotic beginnings to finding our rhythm. What started as a spontaneous chat with zero plan has turned into something much bigger than we expected… and not just in terms of podcasting. What We Talk About in This Episode How the podcast started (spoiler: no plan, no equipment, no clue)Why getting microphones was a total game changerLearning to actually prepare (a bit!) and structure conversationsThe reality of editing, tech, and behind-the-scenes workHow we’ve improved our communication and stopped talking over each otherSocial media growth and unexpected viral momentsWhat it feels like when people you know (and don’t know!) listen 💡 What We’ve Learned From 50 Episodes You don’t need to be perfect to start — just startConsistency matters more than polishTech helps… but personality matters morePodcasting is more work than it looks (especially without a team!)You get more confident (and honest) over timeNot everyone will like you — and that’s fine ❤️ The Unexpected Bit One of the biggest surprises?  This podcast has completely reinvigorated our friendship. From occasional messages to proper weekly catch-ups, it’s brought back that feeling of actually talking — not just texting. 🌍 Listener Love From friends and colleagues to unexpected listeners overseas — including Australia 🇦🇺 — this episode is a reminder that even small podcasts can build real connections. 🎯 Why Listen? If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast — or just love honest, relatable conversations about life, friendship, and midlife chaos — this episode gives you a real behind-the-scenes look. Get a message straight to the show! Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

    23 min

  6. MAY 4

    Midlife: 50 Episodes Later

    In this special celebratory episode of Midlife, No Crisis, we’re throwing it back to one of our favourite formats Room 101 where we banish life’s biggest annoyances (and have a good rant while we’re at it). From everyday irritations to full-on midlife frustrations, we revisit some of our most iconic pet peeves and add a few new ones to the list. What We Cover in This Episode: Our journey to 50 episodes (and why we’re surprised we made it!)A nostalgic throwback to past Room 101 entriesThe most relatable modern-day annoyancesWhy midlife makes you less tolerant of nonsenseListener-inspired rants and workplace frustrations What’s Going Into Room 101 This Time? Expect strong opinions (and zero apologies) as we banish: Long, aggressive car horn beeping & road rageHot desking and corporate office frustrationsPeople abandoning shopping trolleysTeenagers in balaclavas (you know the ones 👀)Excessive adverts in podcastsPeople trying too hard to be quirkyPhones listening to us and serving creepy targeted adsPlus unexpected tangents involving Ghostbusters, Donald Trump, and even a nod to King Charles III. Real Life Updates (Because It Wouldn’t Be Us Without Them): Post-travel blues after Australia adventuresSurprise family visits (that weren’t actually surprises…)Ongoing airline compensation battlesCorporate life frustrations creeping back in Why You’ll Love This Episode If you enjoy: Relatable midlife conversationsHonest (and slightly chaotic) chatsLaughing at life’s everyday annoyances…this episode is peak Midlife, No Crisis energy. 📢 Get Involved! Got something YOU want to throw into Room 101?  We’d love to hear it — send it in and we might feature it in a future episode! 📧 hellomidlife@icloud.com Get a message straight to the show! Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

    41 min

  7. APR 29

    Crisis Talks: Room 101 Throwback

    We’ve made it to 50 episodes (how did that happen?!), and obviously… we needed an excuse to celebrate. So what better way than a Room 101 special 😏 This week, we’re throwing it right back to where it all began — revisiting our very first ever Room 101 episode. Did you catch it the first time round, or is this your first dive into our ultimate pet peeves? Expect strong opinions, a few questionable takes, and the big question… does Katie still hate umbrellas?! ☔️ This week's Crisis Talks is a throwback to our first ever 101! 💬 We want you involved! To celebrate properly, we’re building a brand new Room 101 — and we need your submissions. What deserves to be banished forever? 📩 Send yours to: hellomidlife@icloud.com Let’s make Episode 50 the most chaotic one yet…  Get a message straight to the show! Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

    41 min

  8. APR 27

    Midlife: Travel, Growing Up & Why “It’s Not That Serious” aka The Olivia Special

    This week, we’re joined by a very special guest—Olivia—fresh back from months of travelling across Australia (with a little Thailand thrown in too). From sleeping under the stars in the Whitsundays to navigating “real life” back in the UK, we dive into what travel really teaches you… and why it might just change everything. We also chat about: The shock of returning home (and Tesco being the highlight 👀)Why Aussies might have life figured out better than usThe truth about uni, careers, and the pressure to “have it all sorted”Mental load, social media debates, and why people LOVE a moanAnd the big question: are we all taking life a bit too seriously?It’s honest, funny, slightly chaotic—and packed with perspective. Get a message straight to the show! Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

    50 min
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Two midlife mates in their 40s, no filters, and plenty of laughs. A funny, honest podcast about friendship, women, and surviving midlife with humour, nostalgia, and too much Prosecco. Expect real talk about relationships, teenage memories, and the chaos of life after 40. Get in touch with us at hellomidlife@icloud.com, and please consider supporting us so we can keep making it better and better - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/support  

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  • Creator
    Katy and Katie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Midlife? No crisis!!
  • Show Website
    Midlife? No crisis!!

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