Francesca Rowan-Plowden

Francesca Rowan-Plowden

Author: Gabby Logan February 12, 2025 Duration: 43:49
If you’re missing The Traitors, we’ve got just the thing for you… Gabby’s guest this week is S3 finalist, Frankie Rowan-Plowden. We get the lowdown on why Frankie decided to apply for the show, how she kept it a secret from her four sons, and the (surprising) key to her fashion choices within the castle! Frankie also shares how she survived to the end of the show, what she has learned about gut health since her recent ADHD diagnosis, and why midlife was the perfect time to embark on something daring and outside of her comfort zone! She might inspire you to do the same…

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There’s a particular kind of energy that comes with the middle of life-a mix of experience, shifting priorities, and a few unexpected physical and mental curveballs. On The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan, broadcaster Gabby Logan leans into that phase with curiosity and frank humour. Each conversation moves beyond the surface, as Gabby sits down with familiar names to unpack their personal midlife stories, from career pivots and family dynamics to the very real changes in health and fitness. This isn’t just anecdotal; the discussions are thoughtfully informed by specialists, whether that’s a nutritionist reframing diet, a sleep scientist, or a doctor explaining hormonal shifts. The result is a podcast that feels like a series of honest, reassuring chats with friends who aren’t afraid to ask the real questions. Listeners will find a space that normalises the complexities of this life stage, offering both relatable stories and tangible takeaways for navigating one’s own midpoint with more clarity and a lot less shame.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan
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The Festive Family Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Claudia Winkleman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Rosemary Ferguson on Nutrition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:35
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Marcus Brigstocke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:05
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Allison Gilbert on Making Connections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:44
It can feel difficult to make new connections in midlife, and perhaps you feel you don’t need to? Maybe making new friends is something you had written off for this stage of life? This week Emmy Award-winning journalist…
Julian Clary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:26
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Bryony Gordon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:58
This episode contains strong language. This week journalist and podcaster, Bryony Gordon, speaks to Gabby about the acceptance she’s found in midlife, and how experiencing early menopause made her think about what she re…
Victoria Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:12
Entrepreneur, medical research catalyst, and author, Victoria Jackson joins Gabby to talk about the power of keeping things simple to keep yourself moving forward - no need for complicated steps, just do the next thing!…
Has Gabby Hit Her Health Goal? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:11
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