Episodes

  • Brian Conley: Breaking Barriers With Laughter and Determination

    Brian Conley: Breaking Barriers With Laughter and Determination
    Nov 29 2024
    "On this week’s How To Be 60", Brian Conley reflects on his incredible journey from being a struggling student labeled “thick” because of his dyslexia to becoming a beloved entertainer. He shares the highs of standing ovations and the lows of loneliness in fame, revealing how resilience, humor, and family have been the constants in his life. At 64, Brian opens up about the lessons he’s learned, the importance of therapy, and why true happiness comes from within, not from the spotlight.

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    39 mins
  • Midweek Catchup: Karen’s Fight Against Online Fraud

    Midweek Catchup: Karen’s Fight Against Online Fraud
    Nov 27 2024
    In this special midweek blether, Karen shares her recent encounter with a sophisticated scamming operation. With honesty and humor, the hosts discuss the vulnerabilities of our digital lives.

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    10 mins
  • Julie Graham on Love, Loss, and Why Age is Just a Number

    Julie Graham on Love, Loss, and Why Age is Just a Number
    Nov 22 2024

    On How to Be 60 this week, Julie Graham talks about how love came when she least expected it. With honesty and humour, she reflects on navigating a relationship with a younger partner and the lessons she’s learned about what really matters.


    Get in touch with your feedback and stories at podcast@htb60.com


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    39 mins
  • Midweek Laughs & Lessons: Arguing Styles and Relationship Realities

    Midweek Laughs & Lessons: Arguing Styles and Relationship Realities
    Nov 20 2024
    Join Kaye and Karen in this special midweek episode as they delve into the hilariously relatable world of arguing styles, inspired by Sue Cleaver's insights. From "Venters" to "Exploders," they reflect on their own experiences with partners and the little quirks that make long-term relationships a blend of love, patience, and compromise. Expect honest confessions, belly laughs, and a reminder that no one really has it all figured out!

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    14 mins
  • Alvin Hall on Money, Meaning, and Making the Most of Life After 60

    Alvin Hall on Money, Meaning, and Making the Most of Life After 60
    Nov 15 2024

    This week, Kaye and Karen sit down with Alvin Hall—renowned finance guru and master storyteller—as he shares his extraordinary journey from a segregated, small-town upbringing to a life of financial expertise and personal fulfillment. Alvin reveals his hard-earned wisdom on managing money in a way that brings not just security but joy, especially as we get older. They dive into the emotions that often shape our relationship with finances, the importance of making intentional choices for the years ahead, and why spending well can be as vital as saving. Alvin’s insights provide both practical tips and fresh inspiration for anyone wondering how to live fully without fear of running out.


    Get in touch with us at podcast@htb60.com with your thoughts, questions, and stories.


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    54 mins
  • Kaye's Washington Adventure: Museums, Mishaps, and Midweek Catch-ups

    Kaye's Washington Adventure: Museums, Mishaps, and Midweek Catch-ups
    Nov 13 2024

    n this midweek special of How to Be 60, Kaye Adams joins Karen for a proper catch-up about her recent escapades in Washington, D.C. From captivating visits to the Holocaust Museum, the African American History Museum, and the National Museum of the American Indian, to amusing observations on American life—including the seniors out on the town and a classic travel tiff over her partner’s navigation mishaps


    Get in touch at podcast@hbt60.com


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    16 mins
  • Heather James: Living in the Moment – On Loss, Legacy, and Love

    Heather James: Living in the Moment – On Loss, Legacy, and Love
    Nov 8 2024

    In this heartfelt episode of How to Be 60, Kaye Adams and Karen Mackenzie sit down with Heather James, mother of the beloved and inspirational Deborah James, also known as “Bowel Babe.” Two years after Deborah's passing, Heather reflects on her journey through grief, resilience, and the strength of familial bonds. She shares profound insights into coping with loss, embracing life’s fleeting moments, and carrying forward her daughter's legacy to raise awareness for bowel cancer.

    Heather opens up about the personal transformation that Deborah inspired, her thoughts on aging, and her commitment to living each day fully. This episode is a moving testament to finding light in dark times, with lessons that resonate deeply with anyone navigating life over 60. Heather’s words encourage us to cherish our loved ones and seize every precious moment.


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    39 mins
  • Adult Kids, Big Worries, and the Art of Staying Out of Their Way

    Adult Kids, Big Worries, and the Art of Staying Out of Their Way
    Nov 6 2024
    In this midweek catch-up, Kaye and Karen dive into the all-too-relatable dilemma of parenting adult kids—when to let go, and when to hover like a true 'helicopter mum.' From Kaye’s inner turmoil over her daughter’s first road trip to Karen’s laissez-faire approach to her globetrotting kids, they ask: do we worry for them, or for ourselves? With a hilarious sidetrack on dinner plans, mysterious wall art, and what happens when the kids start watching you, this episode is packed with laughs and life lessons. (Bonus tip: butter beans and cannellini are not the same!)

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    17 mins