Midweek Catchup: Pockets of Joy, Retiring Abroad & A Brenda Takeover!

In this Midweek Catchup, Kay and Karen dive into the realities of retiring abroad—dream or disaster? After last week’s chat about moving to the sun, they received a fantastic email from listener Brenda, who shares her rollercoaster experience of relocating to France, working with Eurocamp, and the unexpected legal nightmares that followed.Kay also embraces the advice to seek "pockets of joy"—from impromptu trips to theatre outings and reconnecting with old friends. But could she really swap city life for a quaint countryside escape? And what happens when a campervan sale turns into a £20,000 legal battle?Plus, a surprise message from listener Jason (aka "High Queens") about vegan tablet, Alan Cumming, and the joys of Scottish sweets.Email us your own midweek musings at podcast@htb60.com—we’d love to hear from you! 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.