The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

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The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan Podcast

Gabby Logan is middle-aged and unashamed.But what does it mean to be at the halfway stage of your life? Here, Gabby talks candidly to well-known faces about their own midlife challenges and expectations, drawing on the advice of experts from sleep gurus, nutritionists, and doctors specialising on hormone treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Matt Willis

    Busted bassist turned actor, presenter, and podcaster, Matt Willis, joins Gabby this week to talk about his decision to open up about his experience of recovery and why he decided to make the Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction documentary at the midpoint of his life. Matt talks about the issues and difficulties when it comes to recovery, and why sobriety has to come first now. They also discuss Matt’s deep love for his wife, Emma Willis, and what it was like working together on Love Is Blind UK; adapting to raising teenagers; and his new midlife hobby which isn’t very rock and roll! You can listen to Matt’s podcast On The Mend here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  2. SEP 17

    Professor Jonathan Schott on Dementia

    In this episode, Gabby sits down with the Chief Medical Officer at Alzheimer's Research UK, Professor Jonathan Schott. Jonathan is also Professor of Neurology at the Dementia Research Centre and UCL’s Institute of Neurology, and is therefore very well placed to explain the latest research findings when it comes to dementia and how to try to optimise brain health in general.  They discuss the 14 modifiable risk factors that have been identified by the Lancet Commission - including two which have recently been added to the list - and how these risk factors interact with each other and impact our brain health. They also unpick the top lines when it comes to how preventable dementia really is, and the new test and potential treatments which have got professionals such as Professor Schott hopeful about the future.  Professor Schott also answers your questions on everything from how food, sleep, and exercise impacts brain health, to whether there are any links between dementia and the menopause, and how you can flex your memory muscles.  You can find the Think Brain Health check-in mentioned in this episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  3. SEP 10

    Lisa Snowdon

    On this episode of The Mid.Point, Gabby is joined by Model and TV and radio presenter Lisa Snowdon.   Lisa got spotted by a talent scout at aged just 19, and quickly became one of the UK’s top models, known for high fashion covers such as Vogue, and beauty adverts too. Lisa’s move into TV was in 2006, when she was announced as the Head Judge of ‘Britain’s Next Top Model’.  In 2008, she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing - the same year she began co-hosting the Capital London Breakfast Show (initially with Jonny Vaughn, and later with Dave Berry). She finished her early morning stint in 2015. On top of all the TV and modelling work she does, Lisa also finds time to be an Ambassador for Breast Cancer Care and The Meningitis Trust. Lisa is very honest and open about her menopause and the challenges she's had with HRT. She also talks about the imposter syndrome she has faced and overcome in her career, the early days of modelling and the gratitude she feels now, for how her life has turned out. We hope you enjoy the chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  4. SEP 3

    Romesh Ranganathan

    Comedian, writer, and broadcaster, Romesh Ranganathan, joins Gabby to talk about how he’s learned to manage his inner critic in the years leading up to the midpoint; why he loves making people laugh; plus, the sometimes complex relationships you have with your parents, and how that can impact the way you parent. Romesh also shares what happened at his worst stand-up gig, what he thinks is key to a happy, long term relationship, and why he believes small changes are the key to lasting health gains in midlife.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  5. AUG 27

    Gabby & Kenny - The (soon to be) Empty Nest

    Gabby and Kenny are preparing to be fully fledged empty nesters, and in this special episode, they come together to talk about how they are feeling about the prospect and what they’ve already learned since their son, Reuben, left home last year.  They also chat about the exploits that have put Kenny’s midlife fitness surge on hold, as well as his internet shopping mishaps, and they indulge in a different kind of pillow talk!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  6. AUG 20

    Summer Special: Family

    This episode contains some strong language. This week it’s all about family on The Mid•Point; whatever form it takes and whoever you include in yours, family is an important part of our lives - particularly in midlife.  We’ve cherry picked the best bits on this topic from Gabby’s recent chats with her guests, including Matt Baker, the Reverend Kate Bottley, Jill Halfpenny, Milton Jones, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, LeAnn Rimes, Dara Ó Briain, Elizabeth Day, Kate Thornton, and Adele Roberts. Gabby Logan’s latest book The MidPoint Plan is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  7. AUG 13

    Summer Special: Midlife Blessings

    This week, we’re giving the midlife crisis a makeover and celebrating midlife blessings! Gabby has cherry picked the best bits on this topic from recent chats with her guests, including Lee Mack, Gabrielle, Richard Hammond, Ed Balls, Rosie Nixon, Adele Roberts and the Reverend Kate Bottley.  Gabby Logan’s latest book The MidPoint Plan is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  8. AUG 6

    Paula Radcliffe

    Paula Radcliffe MBE joins Gabby this week! The three-time winner of the London Marathon talks about turning 50, The Olympics and why strength training is so important. In 2002, Paula received numerous accolades including an OBE, BBC Sports Personality of the Year and IAAF Athlete of the Year. Across her incredible career, Paula competed at four consecutive Olympic Games from 1996-2008, and won a gold medal in the marathon at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki. She still likes to run, but has found that she isn't competitive anymore (well, not very), which she finds quite refreshing. In 2020, her daughter was diagnosed with a rare germ cell tumour, so she and her family have been through a lot over the last few years. She talks to Gabby about the stress that this has put on her daughter and how much her family and friends have rallied.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
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Gabby Logan is middle-aged and unashamed.But what does it mean to be at the halfway stage of your life? Here, Gabby talks candidly to well-known faces about their own midlife challenges and expectations, drawing on the advice of experts from sleep gurus, nutritionists, and doctors specialising on hormone treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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