This week on The Midpoint, we’re joined by breathwork expert and wellness coach Rebecca Dennis to explore the transformative power of the breath — and why something we do every day might be the key to feeling calmer, clearer and more in control.

Rebecca shares her personal journey from burnout and anxiety to discovering breathwork as a life-changing practice, and explains how conscious breathing can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress and reconnect us with our bodies — especially during the often overwhelming midlife years.

In this episode, we talk about why so many of us are stuck in “survival mode,” how poor breathing habits can impact both our mental and physical health, and the simple techniques we can use to reset in moments of stress. Rebecca also demystifies breathwork, making it accessible for beginners while offering deeper insight for those looking to build a consistent practice.

This is a grounding, practical and deeply empowering conversation — a reminder that sometimes the most powerful tools for change are already within us.

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This week on The Midpoint, we’re joined by psychotherapist, former NHS clinical lead, and bestselling author Owen O’Kane for a powerful conversation about what it really means to take care of your mental health in midlife.

Owen has spent decades helping people navigate anxiety, burnout, grief and the relentless pressure many of us place on ourselves. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned from both the therapy room and his own life — from growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland to working in palliative care, where he witnessed firsthand what people value most at the end of life.

Together we explore why midlife can be such a psychologically intense period, how perfectionism and people-pleasing keep us stuck, and why learning to tolerate uncertainty might be the most important skill we can build. Owen also offers practical tools to quiet an overactive mind, manage anxiety, and create a healthier relationship with our thoughts.

It’s an honest, reassuring conversation about letting go of the pressure to have everything figured out — and focusing instead on what actually matters. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your own mind, this episode is for you.

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This week on The Midpoint we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of the usual conversation with one guest, Gabby is joined by one of the most enduring couples in British showbusiness: Martin Kemp and Shirlie Kemp.

Martin, best known as the bassist in Spandau Ballet and for his acting career, and Shirlie, former member of the pop duo Pepsi & Shirlie, have spent decades navigating fame, family life and the ups and downs that come with both.

In this episode, they talk openly about marriage, loyalty, and what it takes to grow together through life’s different chapters. From the intensity of their early pop careers to raising a family in the public eye and facing serious health challenges, Martin and Shirlie reflect on resilience, perspective and the strength that comes from partnership.

A warm, honest and often funny conversation about love, longevity and supporting each other through the many midpoints life throws our way.

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Welcome to The Midpoint with Gabby Logan — the podcast where we pause at life’s crossroads and talk honestly about the shifts, challenges and opportunities that come with being in the middle of it all.

Today, Gabby is joined by bestselling psychological thriller writer Lesley Kara, whose gripping novels have captivated readers across the UK and beyond. After years working in education, Lesley took a leap of faith and turned to writing — and her debut novel The Rumour became an instant sensation, proving that it’s never too late to change direction and chase something new.

In this conversation, Lesley reflects on the courage it takes to reinvent yourself, the realities of launching a creative career later in life, and how self-doubt can coexist with ambition. She shares what she’s learned about resilience, success, and the surprising pressures that come after a breakthrough moment.

Expect a thoughtful and candid discussion about second acts, creative risk-taking, and what it really means to find your stride at midlife.

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This week on The Midpoint, Gabby Logan is joined by registered nutritionist and bestselling author Rhiannon Lambert for a conversation that puts one often-overlooked nutrient centre stage: fibre.

Inspired by Rhiannon’s latest book on the power of fibre 'The Fibre Formula', this episode explores why it’s essential for gut health, hormone balance, heart health, blood sugar stability and long-term wellbeing — particularly in midlife. Rhiannon explains how fibre works in the body, why most of us aren’t getting enough, and how to increase it in realistic, sustainable ways without overhauling your entire diet.

This episode also features questions from Midpoint listeners, covering everything from bloating and cravings to weight changes and perimenopause. With practical advice and myth-busting clarity, Rhiannon offers simple, evidence-based guidance to help you feel more in control of your health at this stage of life.

A reassuring, informative and highly practical conversation about small changes that can make a big difference — starting with what’s on your plate.

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This week on The Midpoint, Gabby Logan sits down with broadcaster Jenni Falconer to talk about longevity, reinvention, and staying relevant in an ever-evolving media industry.

With a career spanning decades across television and radio and now presenter of Smooth radio breakfast show, Jenni has become one of the UK’s most recognisable and trusted voices. From live TV presenting to the discipline of early-morning radio, she shares what it really takes to build a lasting broadcasting career — the resilience behind the scenes, adapting to change, and maintaining confidence in a competitive, youth-focused world.

Alongside her media career, Jenni is also a passionate endurance runner (as displayed in he podcast 'RunPod'), and she reflects on how fitness has shaped her mindset both on and off air. For her, running isn’t just about physical strength — it’s about mental clarity, structure, and stamina, qualities that have supported her through career highs, industry shifts, and the challenges of midlife.

Together, Gabby and Jenni explore ambition, visibility, wellbeing, and why experience — combined with self-discipline and perspective — can be a powerful advantage at this stage of life.

A thoughtful and energising conversation about career endurance, personal resilience, and building strength in more ways than one.

Why not check out Jenni's health and wellness brand, Kollo (kollohealth.com) which contains award winning marine collagen or listen to more on her travel podcast, 'Routes'.

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For this episode, Gabby sits down with author and speaker Catherine Gray for an honest, curious conversation about the habits that shape our lives — and the tiny patterns that quietly run the show.

Best known for her writing on behaviour change and sobriety, Catherine joins us to explore the ideas behind her book Little Addictions, unpacking how small compulsions — from scrolling and sugar to work and worry — can subtly steer our choices, moods, and identities. Together, we look at why humans cling to rituals, what it really takes to shift ingrained habits, and how self-awareness can open the door to something more intentional.

This episode marks a reflective pause in the journey: a chance to examine the everyday dependencies we often overlook, and to ask what freedom might look like — not in dramatic transformations, but in small, meaningful changes.

A thoughtful Midpoint conversation about awareness, agency, and the stories we tell ourselves about control.

• More than 40 percent of respondents who began drinking before age 15 were classified with alcohol dependence at some time in their lives, the researchers found: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/age-drinking-onset-predicts-future-alcohol-abuse-and-dependence

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Today we speak to David Erritzoe (Clin Associate Professor in Psychopharmacology & Psychiatry) .

A leading researcher in the science of psychedelics, addiction, and mental health, David joins us to unpack what’s actually happening in the brain when patterns break, beliefs loosen, and change becomes possible. Together, we explore the tension between biology and meaning, evidence and experience — and what modern neuroscience can (and can’t) tell us about transformation.

This conversation sits right at the heart of the journey: a moment to question assumptions, re-examine what we think we know about the mind, and consider how altered states — whether clinical, chemical, or contemplative — might reshape the stories we tell about ourselves.

• David is a highly cited scientist (top 0.1% globally in 2025, Clarivate), and in 2025 received Imperial’s President Award for Excellence in Research, and his team has received several additional awards in recent years. David and his team have been awarded competitive grant & fellowship funding, hereunder from MRC/UKRI, NIHR and Welcome Trust. David has published 150+ scientic papers, contributed to 7 books (incl author of 6 book chapters), an per Dec 2025 has a Scopus h-index of 54 and 19k+ citations.

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