She left Holby City, dropped 3 stone, gained a granddaughter, and is still lighting up the West End in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This week, actress and accidental TikTok star Catherine Russell joins us to talk joyful ageing, misophonia, campervan blow-ups, ditching the hair dye — and why she’s determined to choose joy in her 60s.

Got your own reinvention (or campervan row) to share?

We’d love to hear from you at podcast@htb60.com

And don’t forget — we’re at the Edinburgh Fringe, 10–12 August at 2:45PM.

Book tickets now via Gilded Balloon or the Fringe website — it’ll be emotional, and probably inappropriate.

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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Karen shares something profoundly personal: her recent breast cancer diagnosis. From finding a lump, to unexpected test results, to prepping for surgery — she opens up about the emotional rollercoaster, the conversations with family, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life changes overnight.

This episode is about the surrealness of it all — how it doesn’t feel like it’s happening, how you shop for post-surgery bras while still cycling to appointments, and how even in the middle of it, there’s room for strawberries, courgettes, and a little lipstick.

Whether you’ve faced something similar, or you’re supporting someone who has, Karen’s story will resonate — honest, grounded, and full of heart.

Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com.

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She’s 63 with a biological age of 20 — and Kaye and Karen are trying to smile through the envy. In this episode, they’re joined by journalist and author Sandra Parsons, whose book Age Less is flying off shelves faster than a pair of sensible Skechers. Sandra shares how she rewired her body (and mindset) through fibre, fasting, running, and yes — cauliflower for breakfast.

From the science of glycans and autophagy to the reality of longevity clinics and the occasional well-timed Turkish bath, this is a warm, witty deep-dive into what happens when you stop accepting age as inevitable — and start treating it as optional.

Also featuring: alpacas, biological rage, and why cauliflower might just be the new Chardonnay.

Get in touch with your thoughts at podcast@htb60.com – and yes, there’s still time to book tickets for the How to Be 60 live show at the Edinburgh Festival (Aug 10–12, 2:45pm) at https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:5856/

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