When the Fuck Did I Become Old? is hosted by Jo Parker — a no-nonsense woman in her 60s who’s done sugarcoating the realities of aging. With humour, honesty and a healthy dose of profanity, Jo tackles everything from chin hairs and creaky joints to grief, reinvention and the fast pace of tech.
This no-holds-barred podcast is for anyone over 60 who feels like life is shifting fast; physically, emotionally, financially and no one’s talking about it properly. Each episode mixes Jo’s raw reflections with unfiltered conversations from guests who have lived a little (and learned a lot). Topics range from sex after 60 and digital-age dating (bifocals optional), to loneliness, retirement shenanigans and the art of staying visible when society wants you to disappear.
Jo’s mission? To break the silence, smash the stereotypes and make aging something we can laugh at, cry through and fully own….together.
It’s aging, without the airbrushing
Season 1 - The Journney Begins...
Season 2 - The Search for a Co-Host
Season 3 - A new Co-Host; my partner Kev Stockbridge
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When the Fuck Did I Become Old? is hosted by Jo Parker — a no-nonsense woman in her 60s who’s done sugarcoating the realities of aging. With humour, honesty and a healthy dose of profanity, Jo tackles everything from chin hairs and creaky joints to grief, reinvention and the fast pace of tech.
This no-holds-barred podcast is for anyone over 60 who feels like life is shifting fast; physically, emotionally, financially and no one’s talking about it properly. Each episode mixes Jo’s raw reflections with unfiltered conversations from guests who have lived a little (and learned a lot). Topics range from sex after 60 and digital-age dating (bifocals optional), to loneliness, retirement shenanigans and the art of staying visible when society wants you to disappear.
Jo’s mission? To break the silence, smash the stereotypes and make aging something we can laugh at, cry through and fully own….together.
It’s aging, without the airbrushing
Season 1 - The Journney Begins...
Season 2 - The Search for a Co-Host
Season 3 - A new Co-Host; my partner Kev Stockbridge
Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Follow us on
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenthefkdidibecomeold/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WhenthefkdidIbecomeold/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gaylin_jo
Email us whenthefkdidibecomeold@gmail.com
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In this episode, we explore the complexities of spending Christmas with adult children. We discuss the emotional challenges of changing family dynamics, the evolution of Christmas traditions and the importance of adapting to new realities as children grow up. We highlight the importance of open communication and understanding as our families navigate the evolving landscape of holiday celebrations.
Key Takeaways
Christmas with adult children brings new challenges.
Creating new traditions is essential as families evolve.
Emotional responses to children not being home for Christmas are common.
Parents must adapt to their children's changing preferences.
The pressure of parental expectations can affect holiday gatherings.
Open communication is key to understanding children's needs.
Christmas celebrations should reflect the current family dynamics.
It's important to allow children to create their own holiday experiences.
Financial considerations play a role in hosting Christmas.
Navigating adult relationships requires flexibility and understanding.
Time Stamps
01:14 Our first Xmas with no kids at home
01:38 Remembering Xmas as a child
06:04 Creating New Christmas Traditions for our kids
10:55 How it felt when my daughter asked if she could spend Xmas with her friends
13:15 Pros and cons of having Xmas with adult children
16:29 Managing expectations
17:58 Shifting Dynamics of Family Gatherings
18:23 Hosting Xmas is expensive
20:41 We think we might be invited for Xmas soon
21:21 We have to let our kids create their own Xmas
22:00 Main reasons adult children don’t want to spend Xmas with their parents
24:24 New Year’s Eve
27:35 Is this the last year we go clubbing on New Year’s Eve?
29:10 Get to know your children as adults
30:14 Redefining Christmas CelebrationsSubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
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