Midlife? No crisis!!
Two midlife mates in their 40s, no filters, and plenty of laughs. A funny, honest podcast about friendship, women, and surviving midlife with humour, nostalgia, and too much Prosecco. Expect real talk about relationships, teenage memories, and the chaos of life after 40.
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Episodes
65 episodes
Midlife Repeat: Does my Bum look big in this?!
Whilst we are on a break, we're replaying some old episodes you may have missed. This is one of our most downloaded - have a listen to find out why!In this episode of Midlife, No Crisis, we dive into the pressures of im...
Crisis Talks: Tiny Joys, Big Difference
This week on Crisis Talks, we’re talking about the small things that pull us back to ourselves when life feels overwhelming.From wildflower meadows and gardening to kind strangers, comforting TV shows, and quiet moments alone, this episo...
Midlife: Mildly Furious Again - Room 101
This week on Midlife? No Crisis!, we’re covering everything from the emotional rollercoaster of selling a house to the mysterious world of social media shadow bans.We chat about moving stress, parenting, hormones, upcoming travel plans, ...
Crisis Talks: The Diary Files - Our Teenage Years
This week we're opening the vault and reading from our teenage diaries. What could possibly go wrong?From embarrassing crushes and dramatic friendships to getting into trouble and desperately trying to fit in, we're reliving the highs, l...
Midlife: Backpacking, Bad Decisions & Midlife Reflections
This week we're catching up on all things life, family and travel before taking a hilarious trip down memory lane with our old Australia diaries.From new nieces and solo adventures to menopause chats and the reality of getting older, we ...
Crisis Talks: From CrossFit to Podcasting
Is CrossFit a cult? We investigate…In this Crisis Talks episode, Vikki’s back and we’re chatting all things CrossFit, confidence and podcast plans.From women’s fitness and strength training in your 40s to th...
Midlife: Strong Not Skinny - Midlife Fitness & CrossFit After 40
Can CrossFit change your life in midlife?This week on Midlife No Crisis, we’re joined by Vikki Gwilt, a dedicated CrossFit athlete and international competitor who discovered strength training later in life and nev...
Crisis Talks: Help I've got a teenager, but it ok coz I've also got van life dreams!
This week on Crisis Talks we talk about the emotional rollercoaster of parenting teens during GCSE season, learning how to let go and the challenge of balancing trust with boundaries.We also return to our happy place - van life!...
Midlife: Talking Crap & Chasing Freedom
This week sees us catching up after two busy weeks apart and doing what we do best - chatting rubbish while accidentally getting deep.This week we cover:• Corporate guff and work chaos• Decluttering and shed clear-outs
Midlife: Hangovers heels and home before 10pm!
This week on Midlife No Crisis, Katy and Katie dive into the evolution of nights out - from underage raving at Wigan Pier and sticky dancefloors in Bolton, to modern-day “day raves” where being home by 10pm feels like the ultimate luxu...
Crisis Talks: Can you take a pac a Mac to a rave?
This week on Crisis Talks, Katy and Katie continue their hilarious deep dive into how nights out evolve as you get older - from chaotic clubbing memories to carefully planned “day raves” with strategic toilet locations and emergency Pa...
Crisis Talks: The Power of Paying It Forward
After discussing selfishness in the main episode, this week’s Crisis Talks flips the conversation around and asks:Are people actually more kind and selfless than we realise?From surrogacy and fundraising to helping stranger...
Midlife: Self-Care or Selfishness?
In this episode, we ask a big question: have we become a selfish society?What starts as a catch-up about sensible nights out, camping trips, work events and intermittent fasting quickly turns into a deeper conversation about burno...
Crisis Talks: 50 Episodes Later - What Podcasting Has Really Taught Us
50 episodes in… and we’ve actually learned a few things!In this Crisis Talks episode of Midlife, No Crisis, we reflect on what it’s really like starting (and sticking with) a podcast — from chaotic beginnings to ...
Midlife: 50 Episodes Later
In this special celebratory episode of Midlife, No Crisis, we’re throwing it back to one of our favourite formats Room 101 where we banish life’s biggest annoyances (and have a good rant while we’re at it).From everyday i...
Crisis Talks: Room 101 Throwback
We’ve made it to 50 episodes (how did that happen?!), and obviously… we needed an excuse to celebrate. So what better way than a Room 101 special 😏This week, we’re throwing it right back to where it all began — revisiting...
Midlife: Travel, Growing Up & Why “It’s Not That Serious” aka The Olivia Special
This week, we’re joined by a very special guest—Olivia—fresh back from months of travelling across Australia (with a little Thailand thrown in too).From sleeping under the stars in the Whitsundays to navigating “real life” back in the UK...
Crisis Talks: Sharing the load (in theory!)
Welcome to Crisis Talks—where we attempt to solve the problems we created in Monday’s episode… and immediately get distracted again.After diving into the mental load earlier this week, we’re back with actual solutions...
Midlife: The mental load, or are we just control freaks?
Ever feel like your brain is running a never-ending to-do list? In this episode of Midlife No Crisis, we dive headfirst into the reality of the mental load—from life admin and invisible labour to the emotional weight many women ...
Crisis Talks: Menopausal misophonia?
Welcome back to Crisis Talks, where the moaning continues-and this time, it’s all about noise-related irritations that push us over the edge.From loud chewing and misophonia triggers to snoring partners, ...
Midlife: petty irritations anyone? 101 is back!
Our favourite rant-filled episode is BACK 🔥In this week’s Midlife? No Crisis!, we throw more things into Room 101- from menopausal surprises and annoying noises to corporate jargon, self-checkout chaos, and the absolute r...
Midlife: We're back!!! (IRL)
We’re back IRL (in real life!) for a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional catch-up. From a secret surprise visitto post-travel comedowns, we unpack what it really feels like to return home after a life-changing trip—an...
Crisis Talks: On the beach (nearly)!
One for the die hards! A quick catch up with Katie in Australia on everything she's been up to since we last heard from her.
Midlife: Fancy starting again?
In this episode of Midlife? No Crisis!, Katy is joined by guest co-host Pat for a relaxed but honest conversation about life, career choices, and midlife reflections.With Katie away in Australia, they dive into the big question:...
Crisis Talks: First love? Can you even remember it?!
In this episode of Crisis Talks, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to our first crushes, first kisses and teenage relationships.From awkward primary school Valentine’s cards to disastrous first kisses and dramatic teenage ...
