Lesley Kara

Lesley Kara

Author: Gabby Logan March 4, 2026 Duration: 33:13

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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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

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Duration: 36:32
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Duration: 42:00
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Duration: 34:55
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Duration: 23:58
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Duration: 35:12
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Duration: 49:54
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Alexandra Potter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:56
For today's episode ofThe Midpoint I’m joined by bestselling author Alexandra Potter.Alexandra is the author of numerous romantic comedy novels, including One Good Thing and Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up — one…
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Duration: 43:19
This week’s episode of the MidPoint is a little different. It’s brought to us in collaboration with our friends at One Day Tests.I was drawn to working with One Day Tests as a lot of the information I have around my heal…
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Duration: 34:19
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