This week on How To Be 60, we welcome back the fantastic Sue Cleaver, who shares how turning 60 has been a transformative journey of self-compassion and personal growth. Sue opens up about her struggles with anxiety, overcoming feelings of self-doubt, and how therapy helped her learn to embrace who she truly is. Her new memoir, A Work in Progress, captures these moments and more, offering readers a candid look at her life.

Did Sue get you thinking? We’d love to hear from you at podcast@htb60.com. Come join the conversation!

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We're digging into the archives for this week's episode to share one of our favourite episodes with currently Strictly Come Dancing cast member, Toyah Willcox.

The ever-regenerating actress and musician has topped YouTube charts for her Sunday Lunch series with husband Robert, and in this early episode Kaye & Karen talk to Toyah about her upbringing, finding humour in everything she does, and much more.

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In this week's episode of How To Be 60, we talk with Philip Dundas, who bravely recounts his experience of surviving historic abuse at Edinburgh schools. Philip opens up about the emotional weight of breaking decades of silence, his journey through therapy, and the resilience it took to confront his past. Now, as he prepares for a fresh start in his third act of life, Philip reflects on healing, rebuilding trust, and moving forward with strength.

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This week on How To Be 60, we’re catching up with the one and only Dick Strawbridge, who’s done it all—from military operations to TV stardom, and of course, restoring that stunning French chateau. Known for his practical skills, larger-than-life personality, and can-do attitude, Dick shares how life really began at 50 when he and Angel took the plunge into chateau life. We talk family, love, and why there’s no such thing as an excuse when it comes to grabbing life by the horns. Dick & Angel's "Forever Home" UK 2024 Tour starts on the 6th October and don’t forget—season two of Dick & Angel’s CHAT…EAU podcast is back for more behind-the-scenes stories.

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This week on How To Be 60, we're joined by the fabulous Anna Ryder Richardson, who’s swapped the world of interior design for the wild side—literally!

Anna, who first burst onto our screens with Changing Rooms, spills the tea on her rollercoaster journey through a tough divorce, finding new purpose, and why taking on a zoo might just be her most daring adventure yet. It’s been a bumpy ride, but with her trademark humour and resilience, Anna is proof that 60 is just the beginning. Don’t miss out on Anna's upcoming takeover at Manor Wildlife Park—check out the zoo here, and follow Anna’s adventures on Instagram at @manorwildlifepark and @annaryderrichardson.

Get in touch at podcast@htb60.com and don't forget to vote for us in the Listeners' Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards.

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This week on "How to Be 60," join us as BBC News anchor Reeta Chakrabarti shares her fascinating journey from the vibrant streets of Birmingham and Calcutta to the bustling newsrooms of the BBC.

Born in London and raised across two continents, Reeta delves into how her multicultural upbringing shaped her into the acclaimed journalist she is today. We'll explore her recent endeavors, her thoughts on representation in media, and how she's preparing to turn the page to a new chapter as she approaches her 60s. Tune in for a deep dive into the life of a woman who’s as comfortable discussing global politics as she is reflecting on personal identity, all while gearing up to release her debut novel next year.

Finding Belle, Reeta's debut novel is available to pre-order now

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