The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

Clodagh McKenna: Finding Your Own Path, Food and the Importance of Change

<p> How do you know when it&#39;s time to change direction, and how do you find the confidence to start again? This week, Gabby is joined by chef, broadcaster and entrepreneur Clodagh McKenna for a conversation about family, food, relationships and the different paths life can take.</p><br><p>Clodagh looks back on growing up in Ireland and the influence of her mother, whose independence and determination inspired her from an early age. She talks about finding her way into the world of food, her time living in Italy and opening three restaurants in Dublin. After eight years running them, she realised she had lost some of the connection with food that had started it all, and made the decision to take a step back and move to London.</p><br><p>She also talks about finding love later in life and her marriage to Harry, sharing why she believes it&#39;s important to be happy and comfortable in yourself, whether you&#39;re in a relationship or not. And a look into her life at Broadspear Farm, her love of entertaining and why food has always been about so much more than what&#39;s on the plate. She brings some of this into her new book, Clodagh at Home, available to buy now.</p><br><p>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. </p><br><p>Life At The Midpoint is brought to you by Vitabiotics Menopace, providing expert nutritional care for during perimenopause, and during and after the menopause. Visit <u><a href="http://menopace.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menopace.com</a></u> and Embrace the Change.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

To the Point: Divorce & Relationships

<p>Gabby answers your questions on divorce, co-parenting and relationships. How honest should you be with your children about a difficult divorce? And how do you respond when friends seem to constantly complain about their partners? </p><br><p>Gabby shares her thoughts on navigating separation, knowing when relationship gripes are harmless and when they’re a sign of something more serious, and why it’s important to look at our own behaviour in relationships too.</p><br><p>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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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

<p>How do we find the courage to speak the truth about our past, and what happens when we finally do? Gabby is rejoined by broadcaster and Long Lost Family presenter Nicky Campbell. Nicky has been a fixture of British broadcasting for decades, hosting on BBC Radio 5 Live and fronting ITV&#39;s Long Lost Family, now in its 16th series. Nicky spoke to Gabby about going public with his story of childhood abuse at school, and the overwhelming response from people who had never told anyone. He revealed how his ADHD and bipolar diagnosis helped him understand why broadcasting suits him, and shared emotional stories from the new series of Long Lost Family.</p><br><p>Nicky also opened up about his adoption journey, including the extraordinary coincidence of discovering his half-sister had been in the same house decades earlier. He reflected on his four daughters&#39; bond, the shifting lines of free speech in comedy, and the loss of his beloved dogs.</p><br><p>Long Lost Families is available to watch on ITVX.</p><br><p>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. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

To The Point: Money & Finances

<p>Gabby answers your questions on money and saving. How do you cope if you and your partner have different attitudes to saving and spending? And when is the right time to start saving for the future? Gabby talks about how she and Kenny deal with money matters. </p><br><p>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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Melinda French Gates: Investing in Women's Health and Finding Joy

<p>How do we unlock the lack of research into women’s health and menopause? Gabby is joined by philanthropist Melinda French Gates. In 2015 Melinda founded Pivotal, an a group of organisations working to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the world. Melinda is frequently listed as one of the world&#39;s most powerful women by Forbes magazine, and is worth over $30 billion. </p><br><p>She talked to Gabby about her new project exploring care during the menopause, which revealed that women were too often navigating perimenopause without adequate information, care or support. </p><p>Melinda also revealed what it’s like parenting as a billionaire, the importance of female friendship and what it was like to start dating again. </p><br><p>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. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

To The Point: Fitness

<p>Gabby answers your questions on exercise, and keeping fit and healthy. Gabby talks about how and when to start exercising, and the huge changes a small amount of movement can bring to your quality of life.</p><br><p>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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Joe Wicks: Motivation and how to be a good Dad

<p>If you’ve spent all your adult life teaching people how to get fit, what else is there left to learn about staying healthy? Fitness coach and presenter Joe Wicks found out…lots! Joe chats to Gabby about his new project testing his own body and mind and discovering what it really takes to be healthy.</p><br><p>He also explores how he approached parenting after his own childhood was shaped by his father’s addiction problems and mother’s struggle with mental health. What it was like getting famous during lockdown and why he won’t run a fast marathon anymore.</p><br><p><strong><em>Health or Hype from Joe Wicks and Bupa is available now, click link <a href="https://www.bupa.com/impact/action/health-or-hype" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></em></strong><a href="https://www.bupa.com/impact/action/health-or-hype" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><strong><em>to find out more.</em></strong></p><br><p>You can send in your thoughts and reflections to <u><a href="mailto:hello@midpointlife.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@midpointlife.com</a></u>.</p><p>Watch and subscribe on YouTube @midpointlife</p><p>Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @midpointlife.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

To The Point: Careers

<p>Gabby answers your questions on careers, confidence and feeling stuck. She shares her own experiences of learning to network, offers advice on reaching out and putting yourself out there, and explores why we can still feel like we haven’t reached our potential, even in midlife. Plus, Gabby tackles a dilemma from someone craving change after years of the same routine, and why sometimes small steps and a little movement can be more powerful than blowing everything up.</p><br><p>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. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Tom Davis: Imposter Syndrome and Never Feeling Good Enough

<p>How do you get from your mum despairing about your future, to being one of the most in-demand comedy actors in the UK? Tom Davis talks to Gabby about the moments that have changed his life. From feeling lost in his thirties and discovering stand-up comedy, to the anxiety and imposter syndrome that eventually forced him to stop performing, and how he came back to the stage. Tom opens up about his relationship with alcohol, his changing attitude to his health, and the seven-year journey to becoming a father. </p><br><p>They also talk about masculinity, why men can struggle to have honest conversations, the pressure of social media, and whether getting older makes it easier to enjoy the life you&#39;ve built.</p><br><p>You can send in your thoughts and reflections to <u><a href="mailto:hello@midpointlife.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@midpointlife.com</a></u>.</p><br><p>Watch and subscribe on YouTube @midpointlife</p><br><p>Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @midpointlife. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Life At The Midpoint with Gabby Logan

<p>What does it mean to reach a turning point in your life? Because things change. Our bodies change, relationships evolve, priorities shift, and what we once wanted can start to look very different.</p><br><p>Every Tuesday on Life At The Midpoint, Gabby talks candidly to well-known faces about the moments, choices and challenges shaping their lives. From identity, family and ambition to health, relationships and what comes next, Gabby explores the big questions that come with midlife, and what it means to realise there’s still so much life ahead.</p><br><p>Every Thursday, there’s To The Point, a bonus episode where your questions, dilemmas and the things you really want to know are put straight to Gabby. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Tabitha Webb

<p>Tabitha Webb has packed a lot into one career. She launched her luxury fashion brand in 2013 and has built it into a label with an impressive fan base — Miranda Kerr, Pippa Middleton and Fearne Cotton among them. But fashion is only part of the story. </p><br><p>Tabitha has also carved out a second life as a novelist, and her latest book Playing the Field is out this summer. In this episode of Midpoint, Gabby sits down with Tabitha to talk about building a business from scratch, reinventing yourself, and what it actually takes to juggle entrepreneurship with creativity. This is a r conversation about ambition, taking risks and backing yourself at every stage of life.</p><br><p><em>Playing the Field by Tabitha Webb is available to buy now, published by HQ, HarperCollins (£9.99)</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Mark Foster

<p>Mark Foster is one of Britain's most decorated swimmers — a six-time World Champion and one of the most recognisable faces in British sport over the past three decades.&nbsp;</p><br><p>But this conversation goes well beyond his professional career and achievements. In this episode of Midpoint, Gabby sits down with Mark for an honest and open discussion about his career, his life and his decision to come out publicly. Mark talks with real honesty about what that process was like, what it meant to him personally, and why he chose to share it.&nbsp;</p><br><p>His new book, My Double Life, tells the story of his pursuit of sporting excellence alongside the very personal journey of finding a way to live as honestly as possible — and it is out now.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Katie Brindle

<p>Menopause is something most women know is coming — but for many it still arrives as a shock. Hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog, anxiety, exhaustion — the symptoms are so common they have almost become expected. </p><br><p>But Katie Brindle, one of the UK's leading Chinese medicine practitioners and founder of The Hayo'u Method, has a very different take. After more than twenty years in clinic she doesn't believe women are failing at menopause — she believes modern life is failing women. </p><br><p>In Chinese medicine, menopause is known as the Second Spring — not a decline but a transition into a new chapter marked by wisdom, confidence and renewed purpose. In this episode of Midpoint, Gabby talks to Katie about what that reframe can mean in practice, and how ancient wisdom might offer something that modern medicine hasn't always managed to.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Frida Redknapp

<p>Frida Redknapp grew up in a small town in Sweden and left at fifteen to model in Paris. Since then she has built a very different kind of life — mother of five, former model and now founder of food brand Frood, which launched last month. </p><br><p>In this episode Gabby talks to Frida about what the modelling world was really like, how her relationship with food and her body has changed over the years, and what eventually led her to start her own business. Frood came out of a late night idea and a conversation at a school gate, and is designed to make genuinely healthy eating quicker and easier for busy families - something most of us would welcome!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sophie Raworth

<p>In this episode of Midpoint, Gabby sits down fellow broadcaster Sophie Raworth. Sophie is one of Britain's most recognisable faces on the BBC news for over thirty years, and someone who has covered some of the most significant moments in modern history and interviewed some of the most important figures of our time. </p><br><p>But this conversation tis around a different subject. Away from the newsroom, Sophie has built another passion entirely. At 40, having done almost no exercise for decades, she decided to run the London Marathon. She collapsed two miles from the finish. She got up and did it again. She has now completed all seven World Marathon Majors, more than twenty marathons and ten ultra-marathons, including the 150-mile Marathon des Sables across the Sahara. Her first book, Running on Air, published by Bloomsbury, tells the story of how running changed her — not just physically but in the ways that actually matter. This is a conversation about resilience, getting things wrong and what it takes to keep going and how MidPoint is often, the perfect time to try something new.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sunetra Sarker

<p>Sunetra Sarker has been a familiar face on British television for decades — from Brookside and No Angels to nearly a decade in Casualty, and more recently Ackley Bridge. But it's what she has done since leaving the security of that long-running role that makes her such a good MidPoint guest.</p><br><p>Sunetra talks openly about hitting the MidPoint as a real turning point — the moment she stopped playing it safe and started taking more risks. She also talks honestly about the menopause, and how it was actually being on Loose Women and hearing her fellow panellists talk so openly about their own experiences that made her realise what she was going through herself.</p><br><p>Becoming more comfortable in her own identity as a British Asian woman who grew up in Liverpool, whose parents were suspicious of her professional path, exploring new projects and how she’s tried new things are themes of this conversation. This episode reminds us again of why being in the MidPoint is actually alright and brings its own benefits.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Dr Fede Amati

<p>Weight and weight loss is something that we have struggled to understand properly for decades. Whether its a fad diet, a new theory or an alternative approach, it's something we have been discussing and often misunderstanding, for many years.</p><br><p>With the introduction of GLP1s, this has only increased.</p><br><p>GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight, appetite and health in a way few of us could have predicted. But what happens before you start, while you're on them, and after? </p><br><p>Dr Fede Amati, who has joined us on The Midpoint before, is a Medical Scientist and Registered Public Health Nutritionist who has been at the forefront of the research into how food and our bodies interact — and her brilliant new book tackles one of the most talked about topics in health right now. </p><br><p>In this episode of Midpoint, Gabby sits down with Dr Amati for a conversation about what these medications actually do, why what you eat alongside them matters more than you might think, and how to build a relationship with food that serves you at every stage of life. No judgement, no fads — just really good science explained clearly. </p><br><p>Dr Fede Amati's new book, The Appetite Reset: How to Eat, Drink and Thrive Before, During and After GLP-1s, is published by Penguin Michael Joseph and is out now, priced £25.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Professor Vaibhav Modgil

<p>Although we speak a lot about women's health on The Midpoint, it's also important to look at men's health and what we should take notice of. Kenny's diagnosis changed a lot of things with regards to our awareness of health and proved that we should always get ahead of what can go wrong or actually look for the signs before something really does become an issue.</p><br><p>Today's guest is someone who is at the absolute forefront of Men's Health in this country. Professor Vaibhav Modgil is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Manchester Royal Infirmary and one of the UK's leading experts in andrology — which is essentially the study of male health and the male reproductive system. He has just won one of the most prestigious awards in British urology and his whole career has been built around not just treating men, but understanding them.</p><br><p>He has introduced pioneering microsurgical techniques to the North West, and his specialist practice covers everything from erectile dysfunction and testosterone deficiency to complex reconstruction. He founded the Manchester Andrology Research Collaborative, has published over sixty academic papers, and has contributed to international guidelines on men's health across Europe and America. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Trends in Urology and Men's Health.</p><br><p>Whether this is relevant to you, or someone you care about, hopefully you will find something useful to take away.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Vicki Anstey

<p>My guest today is someone whose life reads like a series of things most of us would consider utterly impossible. </p><br><p>Vicki Anstey is a world record holder, a human performance coach, an entrepreneur and an adventurer — and that only scratches the surface. She was one of the first women to reach the final stages of SAS Who Dares Wins, rowed the mid-Pacific unaided, and in 2024 cycled 3,000 miles across America in one of the toughest endurance races on the planet. She has raced 250 kilometres across the Arctic in minus 35 degrees and across the Savannahs of Kenya in 50 degree heat. Vicki is also a passionate advocate for girls and young women through her role as UK Ambassador for Inspiring Girls International. </p><br><p>She is a perfect Midpoint guest because at the heart of everything she does is a belief that we are all capable of so much more than we think — and her own life is the proof. Her brilliant new book, Other People Are Like The Weather, is published by Northside House and is out on the 17th of June in hardback from Waterstones and Amazon. You can also pre-order a signed and dedicated copy —<a href="https://vickianstey.co.uk/product/other-people-are-like-the-weather/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vickianstey.co.uk/product/other-people-are-like-the-weather/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Victoria Pendleton

<p>Gabby' s guest today is one of Britain's greatest ever Olympians. Victoria Pendleton is a nine-times world champion cyclist who won gold at two Olympic Games — and then, just to keep things interesting, retrained as a jockey, attempted Everest and walked a high wire over the Olympic Stadium. </p><br><p>Victoria has never been someone who stands still. She has a new book out called The Fear Opportunity, and at the centre is a powerful idea — that the things that scare us most are actually the greatest opportunities we have to grow. But this book is also something much more personal than a self help guide, and Victoria talks with real openness today about the experiences that shaped it. </p><br><p>She is a brilliant Midpoint guest because her whole life has been about pushing through fear to discover what you are truly capable of — and she has learned some hard lessons along the way that she shares with extraordinary honesty. This is an inspiring, moving and honest conversation. Victoria's book The Fear Opportunity is out now and is published by Bluebird.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sarah Jossel

<p>Sarah Jossel is one of the most respected names in beauty journalism — a woman who has built a brilliant career helping people look and feel their best while navigating all the twists and turns that come with life in a fast moving industry. </p><br><p>In this episode of Midpoint, Gabby sits down with Sarah for a conversation that is part career deep dive, part listener Q&amp;A — because you had questions and Sarah had answers. From the secrets of the beauty world to the bigger questions about confidence, ageing and how we feel about ourselves as we reach our own midpoints, this is a really open and honest conversation. </p><br><p>Sarah is warm, knowledgeable and refreshingly straight talking — and your questions made it even better. This one is for anyone who has ever wanted to know what really is behind the beauty myths and what actually works!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Fern Britton

<p>My guest today is someone who has been part of British television for decades. Fern Britton is one of the most recognisable and beloved faces on our screens — from Ready Steady Cook to This Morning, she has entertained and connected with millions of people over the years with her warmth, her humour and her extraordinary ability to make everyone feel at ease. But as many of you will know, Fern's life hasn't always been straightforward, and she talks with real honesty today about the journey that has brought her to where she is now. </p><br><p>And the next chapter of her life is one she has very much written herself — as a novelist who is producing work that her readers absolutely love. Her latest book, A Cornish Legacy, published by Harper Collins, is out now and it is a brilliant read. She is a perfect Midpoint guest because her story is really one of resilience, reinvention and finding out who you truly are. This is a warm, funny and deeply honest conversation and I am so pleased to have her here today.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sam McAlister

<p>Sam McAllister spent years working behind the scenes as one of the BBC's most tenacious and determined producers — pitching, pushing and refusing to give up until she got the story. And it was that relentless determination that led to her securing one of the most explosive television interviews in recent memory — Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview that shocked the world. </p><br><p>In this episode of Midpoint, Gabby sits down with Sam to talk about the ambition and resilience it takes to succeed in a male dominated industry, what really goes on behind the camera in journalism, and the moment her own story broke. Sam talks about the things she's achieved and how she got there - even when things werent straightforward.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Donna Ashworth

<p>My guest this week is someone whose words have stopped people in their tracks all over the world. Donna Ashworth is a poet whose work has taken social media by storm — honest, warm and deeply human poems that somehow manage to say exactly what so many of us are feeling but can't quite find the words for ourselves. </p><br><p>What I love about Donna's story is that it didn't happen overnight — she came to poetry later in life, through her own personal journey, and that experience is at the heart of everything she writes. She is a perfect Midpoint guest because she understands better than most what it means to find your true purpose when you least expect it. This is a really beautiful and uplifting conversation about creativity, self discovery and the extraordinary power of the right words at the right time.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Cathy Newman

<p>My guest this week is one of Britain's most respected and fearless journalists. </p><br><p>Cathy Newman spent twenty years at Channel 4 News, interviewed eight Prime Ministers, and broke some of the biggest stories of the last decade — including the investigation that led to the Archbishop of Canterbury resigning for the first time in history. She's just been named Journalist of the Year and Interviewer of the Year, and she's now embarking on an exciting new chapter at Sky News fronting her own show. </p><br><p>But away from the headlines and the political interviews, who is Cathy Newman? What drives her, what has she sacrificed, and what does it feel like to be at this particular midpoint — leaving somewhere you've called home for two decades and stepping into something completely new? This is a really honest and fascinating conversation and I think you're going to enjoy it.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Family Special - Kenny and Lois

<p>WE MISSED YOU, REUBEN!</p><br><p>This week I'm doing something a little different — I'm joined by my husband Kenny and our daughter Lois. </p><br><p>Yes, I'm interviewing my own family. </p><br><p>Kenny is someone who has never been short of an opinion, and has had quite a journey both on and off the pitch that he talks about with real openness. Lois is twenty, at university, and absolutely not afraid to say what she thinks — especially about me and her dad. Between the two of them I barely got a word in. We chat about meeting in-laws, giving back and how technology is taking over our communication methods.</p><br><p>What I love about this conversation is that it's a proper family chat — the kind where nothing is really off limits and everyone is fair game. It's honest, it's fun and at times it's fairly revealing. I really enjoyed making this one and I hope you enjoy listening to it.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Hilary Whitehall

<p>Hilary Whitehall is warm, funny, razor sharp and utterly brilliant company — someone who has lived a life full of joy, laughter and love. And right now life is particularly sweet — she's embracing the wonderful chaos of being a grandmother, and with Jack's wedding to Roxy on the horizon, the Whitehall family is about to have even more to celebrate. </p><br><p>Hilary has played hockey all her life and that commitment to staying active hasn't slowed down one bit — she's found a brilliant PT and is more determined than ever to keep fit and healthy for the grandchildren she adores. She is a perfect Midpoint guest because this is a woman who has arrived at this chapter of life with real grace, real energy and a genuine appreciation for everything it brings. </p><br><p>This is a funny, warm and deeply heartfelt conversation about family, love, keeping yourself going and the very particular joy of watching your children find their happiness.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

David Gray

<p>David Gray is one of those artists whose music has genuinely soundtracked people's lives. Babylon, Please Forgive Me, This Year's Love — songs that felt deeply personal to millions of people all over the world. </p><br><p>But what really sits at the heart of David's story is something so pure and so human — a love of music so deep and so consuming that it has driven everything he has ever done. And then there's the live experience — the extraordinary connection that happens between an artist and an audience when a song lands in a room full of people (even if touring is sometimes difficult). For David, that feeling is everything. He's a perfect Midpoint guest because reaching this point in life and career doesn't dim that fire — if anything it deepens it. The love of the craft, the thrill of performing, the relationship with an audience built over decades — at the midpoint, all of that means more, not less. </p><br><p>His story is really a love story — between an artist, his music, and the people who have shared it with him. This is a joyful, warm and deeply honest conversation about creativity, connection and what it means to dedicate your life to something you truly love.</p><br><p>David Gray’s new album&nbsp;Nightjar,&nbsp;a companion to his 2005 No.1 record&nbsp;Life in Slow Motion,&nbsp;is out now via Bella Figura. He’ll be touring across the UK and Ireland this summer as part of his&nbsp;Past &amp; Present World Tour&nbsp;(21 dates).</p><br><p>More info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.davidgray.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.davidgray.com/</u></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Dr Jack Mosley

<p>This week on <em>The Midpoint</em>, we’re joined by GP and media medic <strong>Dr Jack Mosley</strong> for a timely and much-needed conversation about GLP-1 medications — and what they really mean for our health in midlife.</p><br><p>Dr Mosley breaks down the science behind drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, explaining how they work in the body, why they’ve become so popular, and what role they can (and should) play in weight management. With so much hype — and misinformation — surrounding these medications, he offers a clear, balanced view on who they’re for, the potential benefits, and the risks that are often overlooked.</p><br><p>We also explore the bigger picture: why midlife weight gain happens, how hormones, lifestyle and metabolism all intersect, and whether these medications are a long-term solution or simply part of a wider toolkit.</p><br><p>It’s an honest conversation about expectations, quick fixes, and the reality of sustainable health — without shame or judgment.</p><p>If you’ve been curious about GLP-1s, confused by the headlines, or wondering whether they might be right for you, this episode will help you make sense of it all.</p><br><p>Jack is working with The Fast 800 intermittent fasting plan. For a 7 day free trial of The Fast 800 online programme and for more info, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thefast800.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thefast800.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Rebecca Dennis

<p>This week on <em>The Midpoint</em>, we’re joined by breathwork expert and wellness coach <strong>Rebecca Dennis</strong> to explore the transformative power of the breath — and why something we do every day might be the key to feeling calmer, clearer and more in control.</p><br><p>Rebecca shares her personal journey from burnout and anxiety to discovering breathwork as a life-changing practice, and explains how conscious breathing can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress and reconnect us with our bodies — especially during the often overwhelming midlife years.</p><br><p>In this episode, we talk about why so many of us are stuck in “survival mode,” how poor breathing habits can impact both our mental and physical health, and the simple techniques we can use to reset in moments of stress. Rebecca also demystifies breathwork, making it accessible for beginners while offering deeper insight for those looking to build a consistent practice.</p><br><p>This is a grounding, practical and deeply empowering conversation — a reminder that sometimes the most powerful tools for change are already within us.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>