To the Point: Parenting "Am I getting it wrong?"

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

November 12, 2026 ∙ 22 mins

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Gabby explores the realities of parenting, sharing the mottos and advice you’ve sent in and asking what it really means to get it right as a parent. Reflecting on her own experiences, she considers the guilt we carry, and how our approach to parenting changes as our children grow up.

If you have any questions, dilemmas or things you’d like to discuss, please get in touch email hello@midpointlife.com or you can find us on social media @midpointlife.

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The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

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248

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November 12, 2026

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22 mins

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If you’re missing The Traitors, we’ve got just the thing for you… Gabby’s guest this week is S3 finalist, Frankie Rowan-Plowden. We get the lowdown on why Frankie decided to apply for the show, how she kept it a secret from her four sons, and the (surprising) key to her fashion choices within the castle! […]
Jennie Gow

Jennie Gow is a journalist and broadcaster who has been covering motorsport for over a decade, and is an expert on all things Formula 1. But fast cars are not the main focus of today’s episode; she joins Gabby to talk about an experience away from the track that she never envisaged happening to her […]
Dame Kelly Holmes

Double Olympic champion, Dame Kelly Holmes, joins Gabby to talk about why she is truly living her best life at the midpoint. Kelly explains how she became consumed by fear of being outed and lived like a recluse after her huge success in Athens, but the death of her mum coupled with the pandemic in […]
Dr Linda Papadopoulos on Body Image and Social Media

Psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos has been looking into the cognitive impact of self-perception for many years, and so in this episode, we put your questions on body image directly to her, and discuss some of the challenges that are unique to midlife when it comes to accepting how we look. Gabby and Linda talk about […]
Nicki Chapman

Nicki Chapman joins Gabby this week to share what it was like promoting the biggest bands in the world of pop, and working at the top of the music industry for twenty years. She’s candid about her strengths and weaknesses, and how it’s easy to work hard at a job you love. Nicki also shares […]
Suzi Ruffell

Warning: This episode contains some strong language. Comedian Suzi Ruffell joins Gabby to talk about growing up and realising she was gay without any positive point of reference, and why now – on the cusp of midlife – she’s more determined than ever to celebrate the joy of being gay and having a family of […]
Dr Rangan Chatterjee on Making Change That Lasts

We’re putting our best foot forward and kicking off 2025 with Dr Rangan Chatterjee! Dr Chatterjee has been a practicing medical doctor for over twenty years, but he turned his attention to writing and podcasting because he wanted to help more people be the architects of their own health. Rangan is ringing in the new […]
The Festive Family Special

Warning: This episode contains Christmas spoilers! And is not suitable for young ears. In this festive special, you get three members of the Logan family instead of one! Gabby is joined by Lois and Kenny to relive some of their most memorable (and embarrassing) Christmas moments, and share their favourite Yuletide traditions. You’ll be left […]
Claudia Winkleman

It’s the week before Christmas, and whilst there are still 101 jobs to be done, step away from the to-do list and take some time out for a giggle with Gabby and Claudia! Strictly and Traitors host Claudia Winkleman spills the beans on her family traditions, what she loves most about this time of year, […]
Rosemary Ferguson on Nutrition

Rosemary Ferguson was one of the most recognisable models of the 90’s, and on the cusp of 50, she still graces the pages of fashion magazines – but this is not the reason she is on The Mid•Point! Rose has turned a lifelong interest in health and nutrition into a career, and now works as […]
Marcus Brigstocke

The breadth and depth of topics discussed on this episode with comedian Marcus Brigstocke may be unexpected, but just like the journey to the midpoint in life, this podcast is full of surprises! As well as being very open and honest about his experiences with addiction and the whirlpool of shame he says it creates, […]
Allison Gilbert on Making Connections

It can feel difficult to make new connections in midlife, and perhaps you feel you don’t need to? Maybe making new friends is something you had written off for this stage of life? This week Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert talks to Gabby about the health importance of making new connections at any age and […]
Julian Clary

Julian Clary takes time out of Panto season to chat with Gabby about the sense of urgency and clarity that getting older has brought him; how much he still loves making others laugh, hence why retirement is not for him; and why he doesn’t believe midlife needs to be about any kind of crisis. The […]
Bryony Gordon

This episode contains strong language. This week journalist and podcaster, Bryony Gordon, speaks to Gabby about the acceptance she’s found in midlife, and how experiencing early menopause made her think about what she really wants and taught her to be less of a “chaise longue!” Listen on to hear more about that… Bryony also speaks […]
Victoria Jackson

Entrepreneur, medical research catalyst, and author, Victoria Jackson joins Gabby to talk about the power of keeping things simple to keep yourself moving forward – no need for complicated steps, just do the next thing! Victoria may be on the cusp of turning seventy, but she went through an extraordinary transformation at the midpoint of […]
Has Gabby Hit Her Health Goal?

It’s the last episode in the series and the time to discover whether Gabby has hit the health goal which motivated her to kick this whole series off. To help her determine how she’s fared, Gabby is once again joined by Dr Amy McKenzie, Director of Clinical Research at Lingo by Abbott. The pair discuss what’s […]
Josh Widdicombe

This episode contains strong language. Comedian and podcaster, Josh Widdicombe, can’t wait to tell Gabby how happy he is to be eligible for this podcast! Josh shares why he feels so much more comfortable in midlife thanks to all the life changes he made around the time of his fortieth birthday, including becoming sober and […]
The MidPoint's Guide To Hitting Your Health Goals – Exercise

Gabby welcomes wellness coach Adrienne Adhami to the latest episode of The MidPoint’s Guide To Hitting Your Health Goals, in partnership with Lingo by Abbott, as she looks to perfect her approach to training. The pair discuss the importance of achieving movement throughout the day, strength training and how we can best prepare and recover […]
Shirley Ballas

Latin dance champion and Strictly Come Dancing head judge, Shirley Ballas, cha-cha-cha’s into the studio to chat with Gabby this week. Shirley tells Gabby why her marriage to dance has never faltered, and how attitudes to weight and appearance have changed within the sport but the scars still run deep. They discuss staying fit and […]
The MidPoint's Guide To Hitting Your Health Goals – Hormones

Next up in The MidPoint’s Guide To Hitting Your Health Goals, brought to you in partnership with Lingo by Abbot, Gabby sits down with Liz Earle to talk hormones. Gabby has previously spoken honestly and publicly about her perimenopause experience in the past, but what actions can she take now to help her manage the […]
Dr Naomi Potter on Menopause

Founder of Menopause Care and co-author of Menopausing: The Positive Road Map To Your Second Spring, Dr Naomi Potter is Gabby’s special expert guest this week. They discuss all things menopause and address concerns regarding HRT dosage as well as lifestyle remedies which can help ease symptoms without medical interventions. They also discuss the use […]
The MidPoint's Guide To Hitting Your Health Goals – Nutrition

In this episode of The MidPoint’s Guide To Hitting Your Health Goals, brought to you in partnership with Lingo by Abbott, Gabby sits down with Dr Rupy Aujla – the host of The Doctor’s Kitchen podcast. In her quest to maintain consistent energy levels throughout the day Gabby has decided to take a look at […]
Louise Minchin

Journalist, broadcaster, and now author, Louise Minchin, overcomes wild weather, technical issues, and a hotel turn-down, to chat to Gabby this week on The Mid•Point! Louise shares her love of swimming, and how finding a passion for triathlon later in life unwittingly helped her to navigate the menopause; she describes it as “self medication”. Louise […]
Introducing The MidPoint's Guide To Hitting Your Health Goals

Welcome to this new mini-series from The MidPoint, this is The MidPoint’s Guide To Hitting Your Health Goals, brought to you in partnership with Lingo by Abbott. In this raw and honest series we follow Gabby as she takes on a five week challenge to hit a personal health goal and in doing so, works […]
Gabby & Kenny – Dyslexia Special

Ahead of Dyslexia Awareness Week in the UK, Gabby and Kenny sit down to talk about Kenny’s experience of dyslexia. Kenny shares some of the emotional turmoil that accompanies the condition and dogged his school days, he explains how dyslexia manifests for him personally and not only affects his ability to read, and the strategies […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Moving At Any Stage of Life – LIVE with Sweaty Betty

This is a very special LIVE episode of The Mid•Point, in partnership with Sweaty Betty! Gabby is joined by not one, not two, but three brilliant guests this week: menstrual health expert, yoga teacher, and registered nutritionist, Le’Nise Brothers; lecturer in Reproductive and Molecular Genetics at University College London and CEO and Founder of Hertility, Dr Helen O’Neill; and […]
Alex Horne

The taskmaster himself joins Gabby this week! Comedian and Taskmaster grand creator, Alex Horne, talks about what it’s like making one of the most beloved comedy shows on TV, as well sharing what his showbiz marriage is like with his co-host, Greg Davies. Alex also talks about his other successful marriage and how family life […]
Kate Thornton

Warning: This episode contains strong language. Kate Thornton is as frank and funny as ever, and this week she joins Gabby to talk about everything from single motherhood and presenting prime time Saturday night telly, to the power of talking therapy and recovering from an eating disorder. Kate speaks about the importance of female friendships […]
Elis James

Gabby chats to comedian and broadcaster, Elis James, who is slightly resentful about being eligible for the show! Elis talks about the pitfalls of parenting, including the impossible task of policing children’s access to phones and social media, and explains why he is evangelical about cycling and insufferable on endorphins. They also talk about how […]
Lauren Mahon

Podcaster and activist Lauren Mahon popped by the studio this week with her dog, Ray! Lauren chats to Gabby about the seismic impact You, Me And The Big C had on the way people talk about cancer, but also the emotional heavy lifting it required from her on a personal level. She also talks about experiencing a […]
Milton Jones

Comedian Milton Jones joins Gabby to talk about why he sees midlife as being like the “second time round to the buffet!” They also talk about his Christian faith and how attitudes towards faith can change as we get older. They also discuss having aging parents, and Milton speaks very openly about what it was […]
Jill Halfpenny

Jill Halfpenny has been acting on our screens for over 30 years, but she is not here to talk about one of her character’s storylines but rather her own life story which is the basis of her new memoir A Life Reimagined: My Journey of Hope in the Midst of Loss. Jill talks to Gabby […]
Dr Federica Amati on Nutrition

Gabby is joined by expert guest Dr Federica Amati to talk about all things nutrition, and to answer your questions on everything from which foods are particularly beneficial in midlife, to what to feed the teenagers in your life. They also chat about the importance of questioning sources when it comes to nutritional advice; tweaking […]
Nikki Fox

BBC News’ Disability Correspondent, documentary maker, and presenter on Watchdog and The One Show, Nikki Fox, brings lots of warmth and humor to the podcast this week. Nikki shares how she found the love of her life after throwing what she describes as the wedding to herself, aka Fox Fest – her fortieth birthday party! Nikki also opens up […]
Jason Fox

Former SBS Sergeant turned TV presenter and author, Jason Fox, joins Gabby on the podcast this week. Jason speaks at length about how being diagnosed with PTSD and medically discharged from the military sparked a chain of events which led to thoughts of suicide. He explains how being honest with himself and owning his mistakes […]
Adele Roberts

DJ, presenter, and Guinness World Records holder, Adele Roberts, chats to Gabby this week about how a midlife bowel cancer diagnosis has completely changed her outlook on life, and crucially, her relationship with herself. Adele shares some of the realities of living with a stoma (also known as ‘naughty Audrey’); how she coped with the […]
Gabrielle

Popstar Gabrielle joins Gabby to talk about why she’s living her best life in her fifties! They discuss all the learnings that have come with age, including better boundaries, emotional resilience, and knowing how to strike a better balance in life. Gabrielle also talks about how music was always her friend growing up; how she […]
Dr Chris van Tulleken on Ultra-Processed Food

This week Gabby is joined by Dr Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop? Poor diet has overtaken tobacco as the leading cause of early death, and so they discuss what ultra-processed food is and how we can easily identify […]
Konnie Huq

Former Blue Peter presenter turned children’s author Konnie Huq chats to Gabby this week about a wide range of topics, including why she feels modern life is getting more and more absurd by the minute, how she wrestled with stereotyping in her younger years and ended up presenting TV before she had finished school, and […]
Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond joins Gabby this week to talk about the “pale stale male” and what he’s doing to avoid becoming one! The former Top Gear presenter warns of the dangers of living in an echo chamber when you get to this stage of life, and why he’s hoping his new podcast (Who We Are Now) […]
Gabby & Kenny – Travel Special

This is a special episode in partnership with British Airways. Gabby and Kenny Logan reminisce about the memorable trips they’ve taken over the course of their lives, from Kenny’s first long haul flight when he was initially selected to play rugby for Scotland, to Gabby’s trip to the Commonwealth Games as a 16 year old […]
Laura Smyth

We are starting a new era of the podcast as we mean to go on, with a brilliant guest who epitomises all the things we celebrate on this show. Laura Smyth decided to radically change her life at the midpoint, leaving her dependable job as a teacher for the uncertain world of stand up comedy. […]
Rachel Burden

Journalist, broadcaster, and one half of the 5 Live Breakfast presenting team, Rachel Burden, joins Gabby on the podcast this week. Rachel talks about how years of very early wake up calls have taught her not to get too paranoid about the amount of sleep she gets, instead looking at the bigger picture and the […]
Dr Jen Gunter on Menopause

Gynaecologist and bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter is our special expert guest this week! Dr Gunter is here to shed some light on what is happening to the body when it goes through the menopause transition. Jen also takes your questions on everything from brain fog to weight gain and supplements to HRT – busting […]
Helen Glover MBE

It’s not every week we have a double olympic champion on the podcast, but this week rower Helen Glover is adding a touch of greatness to proceedings. Speaking directly from a training camp in Portugal ahead of what will hopefully be her fourth olympic games, Helen reveals what motivated her to come out of retirement […]
Matt Baker MBE

One of the nation’s best loved presenters, Matt Baker, brings his infectious enthusiasm to the podcast this week! By happy accident, this episode is all about midlife pivots and making bold steps towards doing more of the work you love. Listen to hear the unlikely story of how Matt came to be on our screens […]
Jill Douglas MBE

Jill Douglas MBE has been part of some of the biggest sporting events on television for the last three decades, and this week she joins Gabby to reflect on how this Scottish farmer’s daughter became a self confessed newshound, then somewhat unexpectedly found herself presenting Rugby Special – and hasn’t looked back since! They discuss […]
Nicky Campbell OBE

TW: This episode contains references to child sexual abuse, and discussions about suicide. Gabby is joined by one of the great voices of our time; radio and television broadcaster, Nicky Campbell. They discuss Nicky’s professional versatility and esteemed career; his midlife diagnosis of ADHD; his great love of animals and how his beloved dog, Maxwell, […]
Emma Hayes OBE

On the cusp of taking on arguably the biggest job in women’s sport, six-time Women’s Super League winning football manager, Emma Hayes, joins Gabby on the podcast this week. As well as revealing the relentlessness of life as a top coach, Emma speaks candidly about her struggle with Endometriosis; what it was like entering sudden menopause after […]
Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Hot off the Strictly Come Dancing tour and straight from presenting a live news bulletin, Gabby is joined today by Krishnan Guru-Murthy! Krishnan is a longstanding presenter of Channel 4 News and has reported from all over the world in the 26 years that he’s been part of the team, but it’s not his distinguished […]
Louise Boyce (Mama Still Got It)

TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. Model, content creator, and author, Louise Boyce aka Mama Still Got It, is stopping by Gabby’s podcast room this week. Louise shares her experiences as a very young model in the 90’s; how she healed her relationship with her body after suffering from bulimia; re-entered the industry […]
Kelly Hoppen CBE

The Queen of Taupe joins Gabby on the podcast this week! Interior designer and entrepreneur, Kelly Hoppen CBE, shares some easy wins when it comes to refreshing your home interiors, as well as the secret to remaining energised and passionate about your work even when you’ve been doing it for five decades. Kelly shares why […]
Rosie Nixon

Former Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! magazine, and now creative consultant, coach, author, and podcast host, Rosie Nixon, drops by Gabby’s podcast room for a chat this week. From the outside, Rosie seemed to have it all in midlife; the job, the family, the glamorous lifestyle. But on the inside things felt very different, and although she […]
Stephanie Romiszewski on Sleep

For some, sleeping is as easy as closing your eyes, for others, it’s a nightly struggle. The cornerstone of good health can be frustratingly elusive, particularly in midlife, so we thought it was time to speak with an expert on all things the land of nod! Sleep Physiologist and the Chief Medical Officer of re-sleep, […]
Emma Barnett

TW: There are references to fertility treatment and miscarriage in this episode, so please take care whilst listening. Journalist and broadcaster, Emma Barnett, is on the precipice of midlife, and so she joins Gabby this week to talk about how she feels about this next stage of life. Emma also sheds light on what it’s […]
Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Singer songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor is Gabby’s guest this week! Gabby chats to her about being a working mum to five boys and what it’s like when your eldest is leaving home the same week that your youngest is starting school; how her legendary Kitchen Discos came about; hearing the voice of her inner critic less as she […]
Gary & Emma Neville

Today is a first for the podcast: it’s the first time our celebrity guest and our expert guest are a married couple, recording from the same house. Gary Neville is known for his glittering football career playing for Manchester United and England, while his wife, Emma, is a counsellor and Menopause Coach with her own […]
Gabby & Kenny – Festive Special

Warning: This episode contains some Christmas spoilers and is best enjoyed by adults only! Kenny Logan joins Gabby this week for a walk down memory lane and to discuss the highs and lows of Logan Christmases past. From the best and worst gifts – including nipple tassels, dressing gowns, and unicycles – to food failures, […]
Julia Samuel on Family Conflict at Christmas

TW: There are references to eating disorders in this episode. Psychotherapist and best-selling author, Julia Samuel, is back on the podcast for a festive special. Christmas is supposed to be a happy time of year, but despite our best intentions, it’s not always as simple as that! Between grief, heartbreak, illness, and challenging family dynamics, […]
LeAnn Rimes

Double GRAMMY award winner LeAnn Rimes dropped by to chat with Gabby this week about all the lessons she’s learned on her way to the midpoint. LeAnn opens up about surviving child stardom and how she ended up divorced and in rehab by the age of thirty; rebuilding her sense of self in the early […]
Amol Rajan

TW: The episode contains references to suicide and depression, so please take care whilst listening. If you are affected by anything you hear in this episode, you can reach out to The Samaritans for free on 116 123. Journalist, broadcaster, and new host of University Challenge, Amol Rajan, is Gabby’s guest this week. Amol speaks […]
Anna Richardson

TW: There are references to pregnancy loss and infertility in this episode. Presenter, producer, and journalist, Anna Richardson, joins Gabby this week to talk about everything from returning to education in your 50’s, to the lonely road of infertility; from how difficult yet vital it is to speak truth to power, to what a memory […]
Kate Moyle on Sex

This week, we have an expert taking centre stage! Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and Psycho-Sexologist, Kate Moyle, is here to talk sex and intimacy. It’s something many people still struggle to talk about, but midlife can radically change the landscape when it comes to sex; certainly, when we asked The Mid.Pointers for questions to put […]
Angela Hartnett OBE

Gabby is joined by one of the most recognisable names in the British restaurant world: Michelin Star chef, restaurateur, and broadcaster, Angela Hartnett OBE. Angela shares her experience of going through the menopause in somewhere as hot and pressurised as a top kitchen; how she’s learned in midlife that sometimes you need to ask for […]
Dara Ó Briain

WARNING: This episode contains strong language. Comedian, presenter, and author, Dara Ó Briain, joins Gabby to talk about how midlife is treating him; how it has expanded his comedy and allowed him to become more of a storyteller; and what it’s like touring alongside being a dad and getting usurped in popularity by their new […]
Kate Bottley

This week’s guest has been compared with the Vicar of Dibley, and she doesn’t mind one bit! This week, the Reverend Kate Bottley brings all the warmth and humour that Dawn French’s character was famous for, and then some. Gabby and Kate discuss all the big topics in this episode: love, death, and skinny dipping! […]
Sarah Beeny

Property expert and broadcaster, Sarah Beeny, chats with Gabby this week about the opportunities that you can unlock in midlife, the joy of being a groupie mum, and the breast cancer diagnosis which she refuses to let define her. Sarah’s new book, The Simple Life: How I Found Home, charts her life through the properties […]
Kenny Logan – Rugby World Cup Challenge

Gabby and Kenny get together for a wee debrief after completing Kenny Logan’s Rugby World Cup Challenge, in memory of their great friend Doddie Weir and in aid of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. They talk about the highs and lows of the weeklong cycle-walk challenge, carrying the Ireland v Scotland Rugby World Cup match ball […]
Ed Balls

Few former politicians have had successful reincarnations as television presenters, but Ed Balls is one of them. He joins Gabby to talk about how he is loving the so-called midlife crisis because it’s only really at the midpoint that he’s been able to say yes to the many things he would like to try – […]
Lee Mack

Gabby’s guest this week is a comedian, writer, and TV presenter, and he’s also turning the midlife crisis on its head! For Lee Mack, the midlife crisis is more like the midlife question mark: a time when you question some of the ways you’ve been told to live. Lee shares why things like meditation, veganism, […]
Julia Bradbury

Presenter, author, and outdoor evangelist, Julia Bradbury, is with Gabby on the podcast this week. Julia talks about how her breast cancer diagnosis has had a profound effect on her midlife, and how it partly inspired her new book Walk Yourself Happy. As well as the power of walking, they discuss the other lifestyle habits […]
Extraordinary People: Mandy Hickson

Trigger Warning: Miscarriage is discussed in this episode, so please take care whilst listening. We are finishing our mini-series featuring extraordinary people with inspiring stories to tell by hearing from former RAF fast jet pilot, Mandy Hickson. Mandy always dreamed of following in her grandfather’s footsteps and becoming a pilot, but in her early adulthood, […]
Extraordinary People: Fiona Spargo-Mabbs

Trigger Warning: This week’s episode contains a conversation about the loss of a child. This is the second instalment of our special mini-series focusing on extraordinary people with remarkable stories to share. Gabby was inspired to break away from the usual roster of celebrities and experts, and instead spotlight ordinary people who have real insight […]
Extraordinary People: Ed and Lois Jackson

This month, Gabby presents a special mini-series focusing on extraordinary people with remarkable stories to share. The Oprah Winfrey Show was formative viewing for Gabby, and having rediscovered its early episodes, she was inspired to break away from the usual roster of celebrities and experts and instead spotlight ordinary people who have shown remarkable strength […]
The Menopause

To round out our series of summer specials, we’ve combed the archive for some of the most insightful chats we’ve had about the menopause. There are a myriad of symptoms associated with menopause and it manifests differently for everyone, so it’s important we continue to talk about it and to share helpful tips that make […]
Relationships in Midlife

This is the second of our special compilation episodes this summer; perfect for you to dip in and out of on your holidays, or to accompany you on any long journeys. This week we’re focusing on a topic that comes up a lot on The Mid.Point: relationships. Be they romantic, familial, or purely platonic, they […]
The Joys of Getting Older

School’s out, and so is the rule book! This summer we’re bringing you a special mini-series which takes you on a trip through the archive, showcasing the best snippets from our vast and varied line up of guests. Each week we’ll be focusing on a topic that’s particularly pertinent to those of us at the […]
Davinia Taylor

Author of It’s Not A Diet and founder of supplement brand Will Powder, Davinia Taylor, is here to explain the principles behind her new book Hack Your Hormones. You may well remember Davinia from her days as an actress on Hollyoaks and being a renowned party girl in the 90’s – painting London red with The Primrose Set! But gone are those […]
Julia Samuel on Grief

By its very nature, this expert episode on grief is raw and emotional, and some tears were shed in the making of it. But Psychotherapist, best-selling author, and podcaster, Julia Samuel, is here to guide us through the many shades of grief; something which impacts all our lives in one way or another and particularly […]
Patrick Kielty

Comedian, radio presenter, and brand-new host of The Late Late Show, Patrick Kielty, is reaching new heights at the midpoint! Not only does he bring the laughs this week but he also brings the wisdom, including the importance of creating opportunities for yourself, how not to prepare for the London Marathon, and why you must make sure the material […]
Monica Galetti

Full disclosure: this episode is highly likely to make you hungry! Gabby is joined by one of the most revered chefs in the country, MasterChef: The Professionals judge and Mere Restaurant chef owner, Monica Galetti. Monica grew up in Samoa imbibing the food centric culture there, before travelling to New Zealand to train as a chef and landing in […]
Lara Lewington on AI

We’ve got another expert episode for you, and this time we’re tackling a subject that’s been making the headlines of late… AI! We’ve all heard about it, but what do most of us really know about artificial intelligence beyond the scary stories? How is it going to change our everyday lives, and how prevalent is […]
Alex Jones

It’s been an interesting career trajectory for TV presenter, Alex Jones; from having Davina McCall invigilate her university exams whilst competing on a reality TV show, to broadcasting to millions every night hosting BBC’s The One Show. But there is always more to a story like this than meets the eye… And there is a reason […]
Rob Rinder MBE

From the U.N.’s International Court of Justice to the bejeweled Strictly ballroom at Blackpool, this week’s guest’s journey to the midpoint has been quite an extraordinary one. Gabby chats with barrister and broadcaster Rob Rinder MBE, ahead of the release of his debut novel The Trial. They talk about everything from why it’s important that we […]
Reuben Logan – Flying the Nest

In the interests of fairness – and keeping everyone in the family happy – Gabby’s son Reuben joins her on the podcast this week, ahead of leaving home to begin his professional career as a rugby player. It’s a very open discussion about what it means to be a teenage boy in the modern world, […]
Trevor Nelson MBE

This week’s guest is usually the one asking the questions, more accustomed to interviewing some of the world’s biggest R&B stars, but today it’s his turn to come up with the answers! Gabby is joined by critically acclaimed radio host and DJ Trevor Nelson MBE, to talk about how he’s feeling about life on the […]
Kenny Logan – Prostate Cancer: The Follow Up

Kenny joins Gabby on the anniversary of his Prostatectomy to talk about how the diagnosis affected him and the changes his body has gone through in the year since his operation. It’s also a frank and honest chat about how the couple have navigated this together – and yes, there is quite a lot of […]
Lorraine Candy

Journalist, podcaster, and former Editor in Chief, Lorraine Candy, spent her career writing for and about women in some of the nation’s best-known publications, but when she started experiencing what she calls her “physical and emotional unraveling”, she had no idea that what she was experiencing was in fact the perimenopause. Now, Lorraine is on […]
Dr Megan Rossi on Gut Health

The gut is often referred to as ‘the second brain’ and Dr Megan Rossi is here to tell us why! Megan – aka The Gut Health Doctor – is here to shine a light on our gut microbiome’s incredible potential, a fascinating and relatively new area of scientific research which Dr Rossi has dedicated her career […]
Gabby & Lois – Navigating Midlife Family Dynamics

We’re keeping it in the family this week, with Gabby’s daughter Lois Logan joining her to talk about something that many teenagers (and parents) will be dealing with right now: leaving school and revising for exams! Lois and Gabby also discuss their different perspectives on things like beauty standards on social media, the moment your […]
Professor Rose Anne Kenny on Ageing

This week, Gabby takes a deep dive into the biology of ageing with Professor Rose Anne Kenny. Professor Kenny is a physician, researcher, and the founding principal investigator of The Irish LongituDinal study on Ageing. Rose Anne is also a best-selling author, and Gabby has read her book – Age Proof: The New Science of […]
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill

Despite still being in her thirties, Olympic gold medallist and British sporting icon, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to navigating big transitions in life. Having retired from professional sport in 2016, Jess talks about how she had been so focused on being the best heptathlete she could be, that […]
Adrian Chiles

Gabby welcomes broadcaster and writer, Adrian Chiles, to the podcast room! Adrian speaks with his usual candour about how getting his dream job set him on a path of self-reflection, resulting in newfound religion and a midlife diagnosis of ADHD. Adrian also challenges society’s perception of what alcoholism is, and shares some of what he’s […]
Olivia Williams

It’s not every day you get to chat to a Hollywood actress, but this week, Gabby does exactly that! Olivia Williams has starred in some hugely successful films, such as Sixth Sense, Rushmore and The Heart of Me. She has rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest names in the business, and yet she has […]
Gabby & Kenny – The Empty Nest

Kenny joins Gabby for another special episode this week! The couple come together to talk about the prospect of their soon to be empty nest and how best to prepare for it, as well as how to support your children through tough exam periods. Gabby also puts your questions to Kenny, and they discuss everything […]
James Haskell

This week’s guest is not (quite!) at the midpoint of life yet, but as a retired sportsperson, James Haskell has already experienced many things we go through in midlife. It’s sometimes said that sportspeople have two deaths, but if anything, James has just had multiple rebirths. Since retiring from rugby, he’s tried his hand at […]
Elizabeth Day

Writer and host of the very successful podcast How To Fail, Elizabeth Day, has come very close to turning failure into an academic discipline! And she is sharing all she has learned with Gabby this week. Elizabeth’s podcasts and books have helped to reshape the language around failure and now she is hoping to do the same with […]
Anton du Beke

Strictly dancer and now judge, Anton Du Beke, chats to Gabby about show business and the importance of honing your craft, why he couldn’t have imagined being a dad before he was fifty, and of course, what Strictly has taught him about women in their midlife! Former Olympian and Physical Activity Expert , Professor Greg Whyte, is also […]
Nadine Baggott on Beauty

We have a new addition to The Mid•Point podcast! We are letting experts take centre stage in a new topic-led strand to educate us in a series of episodes on subjects that are of particular interest to midlifers. For this first one, Gabby is joined by health and beauty journalist Nadine Baggott, who is here to […]
Friendships according to Gabby, Kenny and Kirsty Gallacher

Kenny Logan and Kirsty Gallacher join Gabby for a special bonus episode, focusing on special friendships – special, but not that special you understand! Gabby and Kirsty have been best friends since before Gabby and Kenny became an item, and so Kenny explains how he felt he joined their relationship and not the other way around. They […]
Kirsty Gallacher

This week’s guest is a sports presenter, broadcaster and fitness fanatic who Gabby knows very well. In fact, they’ve known each other for over 25 years and Gabby is godmother to one of her sons! In this frank and honest chat, Kirsty Gallacher talks to Gabby about dating in later life and the pros and […]
Gary Lineker

This week’s guest has had two very successful careers to date, firstly as a footballer and secondly as a TV presenter, who has hosted BBC’s Match of the Day for the last 24 years! So, you could say that Gary Lineker knows a thing or two about adapting to changes that the rolling years can […]
Zoe Lyons

Comedian, Zoe Lyons, has learned some midlife lessons the hard way, after going through what she describes as a “pretty blokey” midlife crisis. Thankfully, she is out the other side – two sports cars lighter! – and Zoe shares all she learned from that experience with us on this week’s podcast. From making a success […]
Gabby & Kenny

The Mid•Point is back! In this special episode, Gabby is joined by her husband, Kenny, to bring you a flavour of what’s to come in Series 7, which will be dropping into your feeds from Wednesday, 22 February. Former international rugby player, Kenny, got a taste for the podcast game when he featured on The […]
Ben Shephard

Saturday night telly, sports coverage and breakfast on Good Morning Britain, Ben Shephard has truly done it all. He tells Gabby about his current training plan and remembers turning up to a dance audition in a pair of dirty rugby shorts. He also considers what makes a happy, long-lasting marriage. Gabby and Ben are also […]
Kerry Godliman

A stalwart of the stand-up circuit and renowned actor, Kerry Godliman has a CV that many would envy. Kerry tells Gabby about how doing stand-up can feel like having a superpower. She talks about being comfortable in her skin as a mid-life performer, and about losing the ‘bolshy’ approach with which she manoeuvred the male-dominated […]
Vernon Kay

He’s been on our screens since 1998, and Presenter Vernon Kay is still keeping us company. Vernon tells Gabby how he found himself on TV after an initial modelling career. They discuss the highs and lows of the digital age, how he first came to know about the menopause whilst he was working as a […]
Kate Silverton

Having been a regular on our screen for so many years, Kate Silverton has achieved the thing so many of us are scared to do: change career in midlife. Gabby and Kate discuss the sense of purpose she now has from her new job, having children later in life and the value of compassion in parenting. Gabby is also joined by Dr […]
Jo Whiley

With a career that spans nearly 4 decades, Jo Whiley has many stories to share. Gabby and Jo discuss how her love of music led her to an incredible career and also a marriage that has lasted over 30 years, plus they talk about how she tackled the negative reporting around her BBC Drivetime show […]
Raphael Rowe

After spending 12 years in prison for crimes he did not commit, presenter and British broadcast journalist Raphael Rowe has since paved a way for himself and reclaimed his life by dedicating his career to shining a light on the prison system and miscarriages of justice. Gabby and Raphael discuss how prison made him the […]
Jane Fallon

Getting out of her comfort zone is less and less appealing for author and television producer Jane Fallon; she is much happier doing the things that make her happy. Gabby and Jane discuss the stigma around the menopause, her journey into published written work and how that her career in television has allowed her to […]
Matt Lucas

As he gets and older, and possibly wiser (which he debates), award-winning comedian, actor, writer, television presenter and author, Matt Lucas reflects on how his father’s death at the age of 52 inspired him on to embark on a weight loss journey, how his friendships have ebbed and flowed over the years as well as the twists […]
Kenny Logan | The Prostate Episode

The Midpoint is back and in this very special episode, we’re starting with a story close to Gabby’s heart. In a series of candid conversations between Gabby and her husband Kenny, together they chart his journey with prostate cancer. From shocking diagnosis to surgery finally, recovery, you’ll join them at each stage hearing the pre-op […]
Colin Murray

After humble beginngs in Northern Ireland and difficulty at school, Colin Murray’s success was not a given. But his driving work ethic, intelligence and passion have delivered him to dizzying heights. Throughout the 1990’s he slid from the news room into music journalism, eventually finding himself on BBC Radio 1, where he broadcast to the […]
Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis. A man who spent a lifetime championing the consumer. As a financial journalist, he started a newsletter which grew and grew into the behemoth that is MoneySavingExpert.com. In 2012 he sold it for a purported £87 million, which makes Martin a very wealthy man; yet his passion for taking on the underdog and […]
Mary Portas

Mary Portas is not afraid of change and is never short of new ideas. An innovative bussiness woman, she transformed Harvey Nichols into a global fashion brand in the 90’s and has graced our screens and our bookshelves in the two decades since. She’s advised governments and developed clothing lines of her own. But now, […]
Patrice Evra

Patrice Evra, a hero to many both on and off the pitch. Described as the best left-back in Europe by Fergie, for years his leadership and passion helped bring Manchester United and the French national team to cup glory. But Patrice has battled through poverty, sexual abuse and homelessness to get to where he is. Now, […]
Charlene White

Charlene White is best known for presenting ITV News and making us laugh on Loose Women. This week she reveals some of the things she wishes she’d known about earlier. Together they explore the missed signs and signals of her mum’s menopause, what it’s like to parent younger children as we slow down in midlife, and temping her parent’s expectations when she had a family later than they […]
Tamzin Outhwaite

Tamzin Outhwaite may be best known for her role as Mel Owen on EastEnders but has never been defined by it. Her work ethic and strength of character has led her to pull focus on so many shows – Red Cap, Hustle, Hotel Babylon, The Fixer, Silent Witness, Law & Order UK, the list goes […]
Will Young

In 2001 Will Young was crowned winner of Pop Idol. His debut single ‘Evergreen’ became the fastest selling in UK history and he became a star overnight. After eight albums, three books, award-winning stage shows, and a very popular podcast Will’s star power has not waned, but his personal life is transformed. Now 43, he’s […]
Season 5 Trailer: The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

Gabby Logan is middle aged and unashamed. But what does it mean to reach the halfway stage? Because things are changing; emotionally, physically, mentally. And with that our expectations, priorities, ambitions, and dreams rightly shift too. In the fifth season of The MidPoint you’ll hear how Emily Dean, Will Young, Tamzin Outhwaite, Patrice Evra and […]
Richard Madeley

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Phil Neville

Known as one of ‘Fergie’s Fledglings’, Philip Neville is football royalty. He’s won countless trophies in six premier leagues and the champion’s league, played for England 59 times, and shares sporting DNA with Man United golden boys David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and, of course, his brother Gary. After three years coaching […]
Caroline Hirons

Dubbed the most powerful woman in beauty, Caroline Hirons is the straight talking blogger whose no nonsense approach to skin-care has transformed her life and career. Now trusted by millions and feared by many, her product critiques are often hilarious and biting in equal measure. Championing transparency, accuracy, and science as well as equity and […]
Lorraine Kelly

Lorraine Kelly really needs no introduction. A daughter of Scotland and stalwart of the screen, her light touch on tough subjects has made her a British icon. But whilst she makes it all look effortless, Lorraine has battled behind to overcome those who underestimate her, from bullies in the playground to the bosses in all […]
Jürgen Klopp

A hero to many, Jürgen Klopp has achieved what very few have. In the often tribal world of football, he’s united fans, pundits and players alike, whilst successfully leading Liverpool FC to domestic and European triumph. Outspoken and easy to laugh, yet measured and deliberate too, his virtues off and on the pitch are celebrated […]
Clare Balding

The daughter of a top horse trainer, and herself a champion jockey, Clare Balding OBE made the leap into broadcasting as the BBC’s racing specialist. Since then though, she’s reported on everything, from the Olympic Games and Wimbledon to Royal Weddings and Crufts. But for a decade she was also hiding her sexuality and looked […]
Nihal Arthanayake

Nihal Arthanayake, a rapper turned broadcaster who knows a thing or two about shaking things up. Born to Buddhist parents of Sri Lankan origin in Essex, Nihal performed for five years as an MC before turning his hand to promotion and freelance music journalism. After years championing Asian and Desi bests in dark club basements, […]
Sharleen Spiteri

The Midpoint is back and we’re kicking things off with an absolute powerhouse, both on stage and in everyday life. Sharleen Spiteri has never been one to sit on the fence; In the nineties, she broke new ground with an androgenous look and searing vocals that challenged an industry of men. Since then, her band […]
Season 4 Trailer: The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

Gabby Logan will not succumb to beige middle-age – and neither should you! As we reach the middle of our lives things are changing; emotionally, physically, mentally. And with that our expectations, priorities, ambitions, and dreams shift too. But what’s really going on when we reach our mid-points? With a little help from a host […]
Mark Watson

Mark Watson is a comedian, author and sports pundit. Taking to the stand-up stage with his first gig in 2002, he won the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Competition that same year and the rest is history… well, not quite? Mark and Gabby talk candidly about his divorce, using it as material for his comedy and, […]
Andi Osho

Andi Osho is what the cool kids of our day would call your typical “Slashie”, meaning she cannot be defined by just one occupation. She is an award-winning comedian, writer, actress and on top of that she is the only person to win Celebrity Mastermind, not once, but twice. For the past eighteen years […]
Edith Bowman

International broadcaster and host of critically acclaimed podcast, Soundtracking, Edith Bowman joins The Midpoint this week. For over two decades, Edith has held court in the UK’s largest media houses. From MTV and Capital FM to Channel 4, Virgin Radio and of course Radio 1 she’s lived life in the fast lane. But she was […]
Brian O'Driscoll

The highest try scorer of all time in Ireland, and the 8th in the history of the sport he’s earned his place in the Rugby Union Hall of Fame. But after retiring in 2014, Brian O’Driscoll has had to pull focus, from adoring crowds and adrenaline fuelled games to neighbour, father, husband and friend. So […]
Penny Lancaster

Penny Lancaster. Rock wife, beauty queen, photographer, TV presenter, and now, Special Constable with City of London Police. At 50, she embraced the midpoint gear shift with absolute fearlessness and tenacity. She’s also an extremely kind, giving person who’s grounded by family and believes strongly in supporting those in need. But Penny spent much of […]
Alexandra Shulman

Alexandra Shulman led British Vogue for over 25 years until stepping down in 2017. Under her direction the magazine saw its readership rise to unprecedented levels, offering women a more accessible and inclusive blueprint for what fashion could mean to them. She also championed British designers and was one of the first to feature plus-size […]
Gareth Thomas

Gareth Thomas, a man who can be truly proud of who he is and where he’s come from. As a former captain of the British and Irish Lions, and the second highest try scorer for Wales, Gareth is without doubt a sporting hero. But he’s also one of the few British sportsman to publicly come […]
Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax OBE is no stranger to change. Once the comedy queen of screen and stage, she’s now more likely found reflecting on mindfulness having swapped the stand up circuit for the writer’s shed. In the past decade she’s graduated from Oxford university, written four best-selling books and has found a new calling, centred on […]
Season 3 Trailer: The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

Gabby Logan will not succumb to beige middle-age. And neither should you. But, as we reach the middle of our lives things are changing; emotionally, physically, mentally. And with that our expectations, priorities, ambitions, and sense of self shift too. So what’s really going on when we reach the mid-point? With a little help from […]
Kelly Cates

A life shaped by football, but never on the pitch, Kelly Cates is the Sky Sports Premier League anchor who, at 45 and in lockdown, finds herself reflecting on the sliding doors moments that define our lives. What does romance look like after divorce? How does she judge the successful career she’s had so far? […]
Jimmy Carr

After quitting a lucrative job, hitting the road and doing nine hundred gigs in three years, Jimmy Carr was just twenty-eight but had never felt older. Two decades down the line, there can be no doubt that the gamble paid off. Now one of the most successful in his field, this baby-faced comedian has never […]
Fi and Jane

With over 60 years of broadcasting experience between them, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are true BBC stalwarts with too many awards to count. From the unflinching world of current affairs and investigative journalism, they’re now more often found musing on family pets, leaking hose pipes and bingo wings, in their irreverent and utterly compelling […]
Rio Ferdinand

An icon from the golden generation at a peak in football fever, Rio Ferdinand is known for being one of the best defenders in Premier League history, and has lived a lifestyle to match. Fast, glamorous and relentless, Rio’s passion meant missed holidays, weddings – even the birth of his third child. Since then though, […]
Tess Daly

It’s easy to see why Bruce Forsyth nicknamed Tess Daly ‘Miss Sunshine’. With age defying beauty, a dazzling smile and a disposition to match, she’s a darling of British Television. But boy, has she worked to get there. From mooching around the streets of Salford to modelling in Paris, Barcelona, Tokyo and New York, she […]
Richard Bacon

Richard Bacon has done a lot in his life. From Blue Peter and the Big Breakfast to 5 Live and Panorama, he’s been the face of countless programmes in almost every broadcast genre imaginable. Richard has described his career as ‘scattergun’ and himself as high energy with a short attention span, but one thing is […]
Davina McCall

It’s official. Davina McCall is growing old disgracefully. After 20 years gracing our screens, Davina is a juggernaut of British television and mother to three children. Now 53, her star-power has not waned, but her personal life is transformed. She’s moved on from a marriage, reclaimed her body, and has lost patience, with everything and […]
Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan may be many things, but a quitter is not one. In his journey from local news reporter to one of Britain’s most famous faces, Piers has experienced more than his fair share of success, scandal, and setbacks – each time, rising to occupy positions of ever greater influence. But now in his mid […]
Season 2 Trailer: The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

Gabby Logan will not succumb to beige middle-age. And neither should you. But what is going on with us when we reach the middle of our lives, emotionally, physically and mentally? Speaking candidly to a host of well-known faces, Gabby hopes to find some answers. In this second season of The Mid•Point Gabby welcomes Piers […]
Mariella Frostrup

We finish this series with the legendary Mariella Frostrup. Having smashed through the career glass ceilings so many times – reinventing herself over and over when being told she can’t – her reward is being the cultural presenting icon she is today, and feeling secure in herself as she hits menopause. We’re joined by nutritionist […]
Richard Osman

From a very successful career making TV happen off camera, to becoming recognised nationwide as a TV personality on Pointless, Richard Osman’s life has flipped completely and now he’s a chart-topping novelist too. How does he feel about becoming unexpectedly famous and what does that mean now he’s also single? Plus, we’re joined by relationship […]
Denise Lewis

Denise Lewis had an Olympic Gold medal and three lovely children and then at the age of 46 she decided to have another baby. While caring for a toddler at 47 she also found herself taking her teenage son to a BLM march and realising that she hadn’t really had frank conversations about race with […]
Andrew Cotter

Andrew Cotter might have had one of the most successful Lockdowns of all time, using his award winning commentary skills to entertain the internet with the help of his Labrador’s Mabel and Olive. At 47 he’d had itchy feet, lockdown forced his creative comedic brain into overdrive and a new venture was born. Jim Hytner […]
Caitlin Moran

Being more than a woman is something very important to today’s guest. Caitlin Moran has chronicled her life up to now in her amazingly candid books – and is spending her midlife trying to be the very best hag she can be. We’re also joined by the superb Charlotte Green, who’s our very stylish expert. […]
Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson may be a retired sprinter, but his journey is far from over. From settling into a new, slightly less stress filled life (still rammed packed full of goals and challenges) to using his platform to fight systemic racism, via a stroke – Michael isn’t accepting retirement to mean that it’s time to sit […]
Claudia Winkleman

Claudia Winkleman can’t wait to turn 50! The Cambridge educated Saturday night TV host will not fight ageing “grow your fringe longer” and is content “I have enough friends and I am not trying a new restaurant an hours drive across London with a ‘fun’ couple I met on holiday”. The key to a successful […]
John Bishop

John Bishop gave up his job as a pharmaceutical rep at 40 to become a full-time comedian, the result of one of the most successful mid-life crisis decisions ever. John and Gabby are joined briefly by the ultra challenge expert Greg Whyte who gives targeted fitness advice and delivers his theory on the middle-aged obsession […]
Trailer: The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

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. With upcoming guests including John […]

How to lose weight without feeling hungry – the best method for fat loss without dieting and counting calories | Prof Giles Yeo & Dr Federica Amati

Why are you not losing weight? Many of us ask this, and the advice on how to lose weight often leaves you feeling hungry. We’ve been told weight loss means eating less, moving more, but for lasting fat loss dieting, calorie counting, and willpower may not be the answer. In today’s episode, Professor Giles Yeo, […]
SEEN & HEARD: Perimenopause, Brain Fog & Mental Health: Finding Yourself Again with Alison Gary & Dr. Harita Raja

“I was having a hard time finishing sentences. I was having a hard time looking people in the eye. I was not understanding what was going on with my body.” Alison Gary knew something had changed. She was experiencing sleepless nights, brain fog, joint pain, and difficulties in her relationship. But when she sought help, […]
Lymphatic Drainage Tips & Tools – How To Jump Your Way To Health | 310

Women in perimenopause and menopause who feel puffy, foggy, inflamed, and heavy without a clear explanation may have never had anyone point to their lymphatic system as a contributing factor. Unlike every other major circulatory system in the body, the lymphatic system has no pump. It has no heart to push fluid through it. It […]
The Four-Season Rule: How to Know If It’s Real Love with My Husband, Ira Bernstein

So many women come out of a divorce believing that part of life is over. Not because they’ve stopped wanting connection, but because they no longer trust themselves to choose it. Tamsen was one of them. By the time she met Ira, she had decided she would never marry again, and she meant it. In […]
To the Point: Parenting "Am I getting it wrong?"

Gabby explores the realities of parenting, sharing the mottos and advice you’ve sent in and asking what it really means to get it right as a parent. Reflecting on her own experiences, she considers the guilt we carry, and how our approach to parenting changes as our children grow up. If you have any questions, […]
The Orgasm Expert: "Low Libido" Doesn't Exist! The Real Reason You're Not In The Mood

Why does desire fade in long-term relationships? And could everything we’ve been taught about female pleasure be wrong? In this eye-opening episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall is joined by clinical psychologist and psychosexologist Dr Karen Gurney to explore the truth about female pleasure, sexual desire and intimacy, and why so much of what we’ve […]
118 – Can your skincare products disrupt your hormones?

Can your skincare products affect your hormones? This episode covers what endocrine disruptors are and how to read a skincare product label. Gina Lewis spent many years working in early years education, and when her daughter, now nearly 12, started wanting the products her friends used, Gina began looking closely at what goes into them. […]
The Silent Signs of Breast Cancer & How to Know Your Cancer Risk With World-Renowned OB-GYN

This episode is a MUST listen. It’s one of the most important conversations about women’s health we’ve ever had on The Mel Robbins Podcast. Today, you’re going to learn life-saving information every woman needs to know about cancer prevention, the screenings and tests that could help detect cancer early, and how to advocate for your […]
Happy Place Hotline: Making connections and finding joy

It’s that time again – the hotline is open! On this week’s Happy Place Hotline, Fearne helps busy listener Hannah find ways to slow down. We also hear from Claire in Norfolk, who feels like she’s doing life alone and wants to find connection. Plus, Steve brings a tear to Fearne’s eye with his love […]
Thursday Thoughts – Sauna & Cold Water Therapy

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the health benefits of saunas and cold water therapy, and why exposing ourselves to heat and cold can have such a powerful effect on how we feel. We explore some of the fascinating research into regular sauna use, including a large Finnish study linking […]
Reset Your Relationship with Food and Learn to Trust Your Hunger

Join us on Menopause Made Easy as Dilyana Mileva welcomes Shirley Billigmeier for a conversation about resetting your relationship with food and learning to use hunger as a guide. From grabbing bites while making dinner to reaching for something sweet after a stressful day, Shirley explores the everyday habits that can make it harder to […]
Midlife Sexual Health: Healing Trauma and Reclaiming Pleasure in Intimacy

Menopause Mastery | Midlife Sexual Health: Healing Trauma and Reclaiming Pleasure in Intimacy | Episode 304 with Brooke Bralove Welcome to Menopause Mastery! 🌿 Sexuality and intimacy can change dramatically during midlife and menopause. But what happens when past trauma, stress, relationship challenges, or years of putting everyone else first make it difficult to feel […]
Closing the Coverage Gap with Janet Liang, EVP & President of Oscar Insurance

Janet Liang, executive vice president and president of Oscar Insurance brings decades of healthcare experience to the menopause conversation. She joins Stacy to talk about how menopause care fits into coverage today, how insurers are starting to design around women’s needs in midlife, and what it will take for menopause care to be treated as […]
Part Two: The Dead Don’t Go To Heaven. Here’s Where They Actually Are Right Now | Suzanne Giesemann

Can We REALLY Communicate With the Dead? Suzanne Giesemann Reveals Shocking Evidence, Afterlife Secrets & the Science of Intuition Is the afterlife closer than you think? What if the difference between an ordinary thought and a message from Spirit comes down to something you can actually learn to recognize? In this episode of Mayim Bialik’s […]
What If My Body Isn't Something I Need to Fix? with Lisa Congdon (Episode 300)

Artist, author, and gravel racer Lisa Congdon is back for the first time in more than three years, and a lot has happened. She had both knees replaced seven weeks apart, raced the Unbound 50 five months later, and got her power numbers back. Then she decided to stop chasing them. Lisa talks about her […]
Premier Women & Money: How to Create a Forever Paycheck in Retirement with Jean Chatzky

What if you could retire with confidence, enjoy the money you’ve worked so hard to save, and create a reliable income stream that lasts for the rest of your life? This week, we welcome back Jean Chatzky, renowned financial journalist, financial education advocate, and author of Forever Paycheck, to discuss how women over 50 can […]
#266 The Things You Don't Realize You've Lost Until You Get Them Back with my sister Teresa

In this episode, I'm chatting with my sister Teresa about the little things that make a BIG difference in everyday life. Since joining the Vibrant Living Academy, she's noticed she can put her pants on while standing with better balance and ease. She's also realized that an ankle that used to bother her regularly for […]
Episode 243 – Why This Menopause Doctor Isn't Against Supplements

Ever wondered which supplements might actually help you feel better during or after cancer treatment and help ease menopause symptoms? And which ones are worth your money? When you’re feeling exhausted, struggling with symptoms and desperate to feel more like yourself, it’s tempting to head straight to the health food shop. But with so much […]
Do we really need to eat differently after menopause? – with Dr Mandy Leonhardt

How can we nourish ourselves in our 50s and beyond without the overwhelm of diet advice? Liz is joined by Dr Mandy Leonhardt, GP and nutritional consultant for supplement brand SISTERLY, to explore how our nutrient needs change with age. They discuss the essential vitamins and minerals women need at this stage of life, and […]
Most replayed moment: The five fundamental pillars of longevity | Kayla Barnes-Lentz & Dr Federica Amati

Kayla Barnes-Lentz follows an intensive, highly structured daily protocol designed by a team of scientists to optimise every aspect of her health. She believes this carefully curated lifestyle could help her live to 150 years or more. While her routine may not be realistic for everyone, the insights behind it could benefit us all. Today, […]
360 🐝 How to Handle Big Emotions in Midlife: DBT Skills for Stress, Boundaries & Loneliness with Dr. Alicia Smart & Dr. Jesse Finkelstein of TheraHive

Ever had one tiny thing — a snippy text, an eye roll from your teenager, a comment from your mother — send you into a full-blown emotional tornado? On this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with psychologists Dr. Alicia Smart and Dr. Jesse Finkelstein, co-founders of TheraHive, to make dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) refreshingly simple. They […]
248 | What's the Best Exercise to Lose Belly Fat During Menopause?

Have you ever wondered which workout is actually going to help you lose the stubborn belly fat that showed up after 40? One person says walk more. Another says lift heavy. Someone else says HIIT is the best fat burn exercise for belly fat—and then the next person warns you that HIIT will send your […]
The 3 Non-Negotiables for a Strong, Durable Body as You Age | Juliet Starrett

📩 Get Dr. Vonda’s insights Want to understand what’s happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& Your body can’t […]
Perimenopause or Something Else? Brain Fog, Anxiety & Fatigue with Dr. Fran Haydanek

What happens in the gap between your last baby and your first hot flash? Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Fran Haydanek — board-certified OB/GYN and the science communicator behind Paging Dr. Fran — to connect the dots most women are never shown. They unpack “reproductive hormone sensitivity”: why women whose brains react […]
The Dead Don’t Go To Heaven. Here’s Where They Actually Are Right Now | Suzanne Giesemann

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Ep. 244 – Living the Lifetime of All Lifetimes: Astrology, the Second Saturn Return, and the Moon Cycles

In this conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Shannon Hugman, a professional astrologer with fifteen years of experience, retreat host, and author of Dear Stardust and the Moon Cycles and Me Journal. Shannon shares her unlikely path into the work—she tried hard not to become an astrologer—and explains how a childhood game of guessing birthdays on […]
What Actually Is IBS? The Girl's Guide to Guts

This episode is sponsored by AirDoctor. AirDoctor – Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. IBS symptoms in women are often dismissed. Could […]
Ep 553: 4 Weight Loss Wins That Have Nothing to Do With the Scale

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Nicky Campbell: Speaking Out, Finding Family, and Saying Goodbye

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