Melanie Reid: Facing Life's Unexpected Turns—Resilience, Reflection, and Reinvention

This week on How To Be 60, Kaye and Karen sit down with the remarkable Melanie Reid, a journalist whose life took a dramatic turn after a devastating horse-riding accident left her paralyzed. At 67, Melanie opens up about the stark realities of living with a disability, the emotional and physical challenges she faces daily, and how she's learned to find joy and meaning in the little things. Her story is one of resilience and reflection, offering powerful insights into how to navigate life’s most unexpected challenges. From rediscovering the world through a different lens to redefining what it means to live fully, Melanie's journey is both humbling and inspiring. 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.