Alan Johnson: A Journey Through Loss, Family Bonds, and Overcoming Adversity

Joining Kaye and Karen on the How To Be Sixty podcast is Alan Johnson, a British politician with an extraordinary life story!In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Alan opens up about the loss of his mother at the age of 13, how he and his sister, Linda fought to not be separated and the profound impact it had on his life growing up.Don't forget you can get in touch at podcast@htb60.com and Karen and i are taking the podcast back on the road at the Edinburgh Fringe. We’ll be there on the 9th 10th and 11th of August . If you’ve like to come and see us , check out the Edinburgh fringe website or the gilded balloon website for ticket details Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Turning 60 isn’t about slowing down—it’s about shaking things up. Whether it’s downsizing and embracing a simpler life, starting a new career, moving abroad, or navigating love and relationships in unexpected ways, How To Be 60 proves that this stage of life is anything but predictable.Join Kaye Adams and her brilliantly blunt co-host, Karen MacKenzie, as they chat with familiar faces and everyday people rewriting the rulebook on aging. With honesty, humour, and plenty of surprises, they explore what it really means to embrace change, challenge expectations, and make the years ahead the best yet.If you’re wondering what’s next—or just need a reminder that it’s never too late to do something bold - this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.