The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

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 comedian, actor, and writer, brings his trademark risqué comedy and candour to this episode, and also discusses the excesses of his youth, his memories of Strictly Come Dancing, paying tribute to his great friend Paul O’Grady, and the synchronicity of dogs - how the universe will always provide the right canine friend just at the right time! You can catch Julian on stage at the Polladium Pantomime until January 2025, and his new novel A Curtain Call To Murder is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 candidly about alcoholism and sobriety, as well as living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder from a young age. She chats about using exercise as a mental health tool, as well as focusing on nourishing herself rather than punishing herself when it comes to what she eats. Bryony’s new podcast The Life of Bryony and her latest book Mad Woman are both available now, and you can visit Mental Health Mates to find out more about Bryony’s charity and find a walk near you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 her life following her daughter’s life changing medical diagnosis, and her story is hugely inspiring. Victoria says it’s her sense of purpose and intention which has defined her from the age of seventeen, and that’s why she continues to try and find a cure for autoimmune disease worldwide, as well as make cosmetics which empower women at the same time! She discusses the power of resilience and the common trait between the many powerful women she knows, including Gloria Steinem and Oprah Winfrey.  Victoria’s latest book We All Worry Now What? is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 worked for Gabby over the last few weeks, any challenges she's faced, habits she'll be taking forward and what impact the experience has had on her.Find out more at hellolingo.com/ukGet 15% off* the Lingo 2-week Learn Plan with code TMP15.*Code valid until 31 December 2024. New Lingo customers only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please see hellolingo.com/uk to redeem offer.Lingo is not for medical use. 18+ only.© 2024 Abbott. The biosensor housing, Lingo, and related trademarks are marks of the Abbott group of companies.This podcast and the guests are part of a paid advertisement for Lingo.#HelloLingouk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 re-evaluating his relationship with work. He also talks about his love of podcasting, sporting autobiographies, and late night sourdough toast! Grab tickets to Josh’s Not My Cup Of Tea tour here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabby welcomes wellness coach Adrienne Adhami to the latest episode of The MidPoint's Guide To Hitting Your Health Goals, inpartnership 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 andrecover from exercise as part of our daily routine.Get 15% off* the Lingo 2-week Learn Plan with code TMP15.*Code valid until 31 December 2024. New Lingo customers only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please see hellolingo.com/uk to redeem offer.Find out more at hellolingo.com/ukLingo is not for medical use. 18+ only.© 2024 Abbott. The biosensor housing, Lingo, and related trademarks are marks of the Abbott group of companies.This podcast and the guests are part of a paid advertisement for Lingo.#HelloLingouk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 healthy beyond the midpoint, and how Shirley is trying to manage a spinal condition with ice baths and an anti-inflammatory diet. She also speaks about dealing with her brother’s suicide; her relationship with her son, Mark, who really helped her when she was struggling with the perimenopause; and of course, this year’s Strictly cast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 impact of her hormones?Liz and Gabby discuss sleep, food choices and what to do with the wealth of data now available to us thanks to devices such as Lingo.Will this help get Gabby one step closer to completing her health goal?Get 15% off* the Lingo 2-week Learn Plan with code TMP15.*Code valid until 31 December 2024. New Lingo customers only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please see hellolingo.com/uk to redeem offer.Lingo is not for medical use. 18+ only.#HelloLingo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of testosterone, some of the strengths and weaknesses of the menopause movement, and why further research needs to be done to help women experiencing surgical menopause after cancer treatment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 her diet with Dr Rupy; an expert in nutrition and its impact on the body.The conversation sheds some light on the challenges presented to Gabby by her career and schedule when it comes to making the right food choices. Plus, we discover the impact that even seemingly healthy meals can have on your glucose levels.Find out more at hellolingo.com/ukGet 15% off* the Lingo 2-week Learn Plan with code TMP15.*Code valid until 31 December 2024. New Lingo customers only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please see hellolingo.com/uk to redeem offer.Lingo is not for medical use. 18+ only.© 2024 Abbott. The biosensor housing, Lingo, and related trademarks are marks of the Abbott group of companies.This podcast and the guests are part of a paid advertisement for Lingo. #HelloLingo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 also talks about big midlife decisions and what it was like when she left BBC Breakfast to pursue her writing career, as well as her obsession with reality TV, and how snacks and naps are two of her favourite things! Louise’s new novel Isolation Island is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 out the right way to stay on top of your health when you reach the midpoint.Within each episode Gabby will be sitting down with an expert from a different field, from nutrition to exercise, to help her make informed decisions about all areas of her life as we track her progress.In this first episode, Gabby speaks with Dr Amy McKenzie, Director of Clinical Research at Lingo, to get the lowdown on how her Lingo continuous glucose monitor can help her throughout her journey.Get 15% off* the Lingo 2-week Learn Plan with code TMP15.*Code valid until 31 December 2024. New Lingo customers only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please see hellolingo.com/uk to redeem offer.Lingo is not for medical use. 18+ only. Lingo, and related trademarks are marks of the Abbott group of companies.This podcast and the guests are part of a paid advertisement for Lingo.#HelloLingo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 he’s developed over the years to overcome it. They discuss how things have changed for the better as the condition has become more widely understood, and Mark Daniell joins them to shed more light on ways he helps dyslexic children who aren’t being served by the current mainstream education system. Mark is an early-years learning specialist and author at You Are The Star books; keep listening to hear his practical advice on ways to support children with dyslexia with their learning.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 recovery, and why sobriety has to come first now. They also discuss Matt’s deep love for his wife, Emma Willis, and what it was like working together on Love Is Blind UK; adapting to raising teenagers; and his new midlife hobby which isn’t very rock and roll!You can listen to Matt’s podcast On The Mend here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to optimise brain health in general. They discuss the 14 modifiable risk factors that have been identified by the Lancet Commission - including two which have recently been added to the list - and how these risk factors interact with each other and impact our brain health. They also unpick the top lines when it comes to how preventable dementia really is, and the new test and potential treatments which have got professionals such as Professor Schott hopeful about the future. Professor Schott also answers your questions on everything from how food, sleep, and exercise impacts brain health, to whether there are any links between dementia and the menopause, and how you can flex your memory muscles. You can find the Think Brain Health check-in mentioned in this episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 was in 2006, when she was announced as the Head Judge of ‘Britain’s Next Top Model’. In 2008, she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing - the same year she began co-hosting the Capital London Breakfast Show (initially with Jonny Vaughn, and later with Dave Berry). She finished her early morning stint in 2015. On top of all the TV and modelling work she does, Lisa also finds time to be an Ambassador for Breast Cancer Care and The Meningitis Trust.Lisa is very honest and open about her menopause and the challenges she's had with HRT. She also talks about the imposter syndrome she has faced and overcome in her career, the early days of modelling and the gratitude she feels now, for how her life has turned out.We hope you enjoy the chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 what happened at his worst stand-up gig, what he thinks is key to a happy, long term relationship, and why he believes small changes are the key to lasting health gains in midlife.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on hold, as well as his internet shopping mishaps, and they indulge in a different kind of pillow talk!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Baker, the Reverend Kate Bottley, Jill Halfpenny, Milton Jones, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, LeAnn Rimes, Dara Ó Briain, Elizabeth Day, Kate Thornton, and Adele Roberts.Gabby Logan’s latest book The MidPoint Plan is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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