Podcasts

52. How to have a good conversation in old age—with Kirsty Ferguson

June 30, 2026

I yearn for good conversation in old age, and I have problems. There’s tons of advice about how to talk TO old people. But I AM that old person, and I need help too. So I asked Kirsty Ferguson for help.

Photo of two young people cuddling and looking at something by the sea

51. How do young people and old people use proverbs?

June 16, 2026

What did your Nana say to you? Chances are it was a proverb or saying you had never heard of.

Colourful cartoon of a circus tent labelled Almost Old. inside people dance, walk, read, chat and play music.

50. Your Easy Aging Year with Hetty Hellriegel

June 6, 2026

At 75 I had an Easy Aging Year, and started 12 tiny lifestyle habits. I gained clarity, confidence and optimism about old age. So can you.

Three older people sitting around a table drinking. Woman on the right is drinking water.

49. Sobriety in old age with Lotta Dann

May 19, 2026

Some drink more in old age. Others choose to go sober. Lotta Dann has kind advice.

48. The face of old age (replay)

May 5, 2026

I asked Dr Susanna Kent why I am ugly in my 80s, when I used to be quite pretty. I’m getting used to the face of old age and hey, I’m not dead 🙂