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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Extraordinary People: Mandy Hickson

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/09/19

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, this was simply not an option: women were not allowed to be pilots in the RAF. But as soon as that rule changed, there was no stopping Mandy

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55:56

Extraordinary People: Fiona Spargo-Mabbs

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/09/12

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 when it comes to overcoming adversity; Fiona Spargo-Mabbs has exactly that.In 2014, Fiona’s worst nightmare became a reality when a police officer

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Extraordinary People: Ed and Lois Jackson

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/09/05

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 of character and overcome adversity. Over the course of the next three episodes you'll hear three very different stories, but all of

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46:36

The Menopause

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/08/29

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 this stage of life a little easier to navigate.In this episode, you’ll hear from writer Lorraine Candy, model Penny Lancaster, MP Carolyn Harris who campaigned to make HRT more

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45:53

Relationships in Midlife

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/08/22

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 can often take on a new importance when navigating midlife.Like everything, relationships change and evolve over time and sometimes they no longer serve us by the midpoint, hence why many people

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40:42

The Joys of Getting Older

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/08/15

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 midpoint, and this week we’re celebrating the joys of getting older.There’s still a pervading sense of pessimism when it comes to the mainstream narrative on ageing, but the chats on this podcast over

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49:13

Davinia Taylor

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/08/08

Author ofIt’s Not A Dietand founder of supplement brandWill 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 onHollyoaksand being a renowned party girl in the 90’s - painting London red with The Primrose Set! But gone are those hedonistic days, and in the last 14 years, Davinia has learned lots from her own journey from alcoholic to wellness advocate. She talks to Gabby all about biohacking, and

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33:16

Julia Samuel on Grief

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/08/01

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 in midlife.Julia very generously answers your questions on everything from practical ways to support loved ones who are grieving, dealing with living losses such as divorce, and

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Patrick Kielty

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/07/25

Comedian, radio presenter, and brand-new host ofThe 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, hownotto prepare for the London Marathon, andwhy you must make sure the material at your wake is good!Patrick also explains how one drunk phone call from a pub car park in rural Ireland turned into a life in LA, getting married to Cat

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56:04

Monica Galetti

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/07/18

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 Professionalsjudge andMere Restaurantchef 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 the UK in Chef Michel Roux Jr’s Michelin kitchen! After juggling competing priorities for many years, pressures on her business and her family meant Monica had

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30:09

Lara Lewington on AI

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/07/11

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 it already? Gabby is putting all your questions to tech journalist and AI commentator, Lara Lewington. Lara has presented and reported for the BBC’s flagship technology programme, Click, since

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52:40

Alex Jones

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/07/04

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 Alex has remained at the helm of the weeknight show for the last 12 years. Now at 46 years old, we find out what she’s learned en route to the midpoint and how she balances work

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1:12:59

Rob Rinder MBE

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/06/27

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 keep in mind the myriad of human reasons why people behave in the way they do, how forgiveness is sacred but is not the same as forgetting and how Rob lives in

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Reuben Logan - Flying the Nest

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/06/20

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, including Reuben’s take on masculinity and whether toxic influencers online actually have any influence at all. They also speak about how Reuben dealt with anxiety and the pressures of school, being added to the

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1:02:20

Trevor Nelson MBE

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/06/13

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 cusp of his 60th birthday. Trevor talks about the power of saying no, the secret to longevity in an industry that’s preoccupied with youth, enjoying the simple things in life and why he is

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38:41

Kenny Logan - Prostate Cancer: The Follow Up

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/06/06

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 chat about erectile function! They also discuss the fear of saying the wrong thing in today’s world, how signing up to challenges can really help to keep you motivated around the 50 mark, and a rather

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58:18

Lorraine Candy

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/05/30

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 a mission to share all that she’s learned about the menopause, to ensure that no woman feels alone or ashamed if their minds and bodies begin to change,

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Dr Megan Rossi on Gut Health

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/05/23

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 to. She talks about how the brain and the gut interact and why paying attention to the health of your gut microbiome can positively affect your mental health, not only that, but you can also increase

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29:42

Gabby & Lois - Navigating Midlife Family Dynamics

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/05/16

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 children become teenagers and no longer want to spend as much time with you, and what it’s like seeing your mum go through the menopause just as your hormones kick

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50:56

Professor Rose Anne Kenny on Ageing

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan ·

2023/05/09

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 Living a Longer and Healthier Life - cover to cover! They discuss key topics from her research, including what epigenetics are and how we can influence them and our biological

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