Join Ali and Ros for a raw, heartfelt, and unscripted conversation as they look back on eight months and over 30 episodes of Relational Lives. In this special episode, the hosts pull back the curtain on their journey — from the shock of going viral on Shut Up & Talking (160,000+ views!) to building a podcast from scratch, all while navigating friendship, vulnerability, and the realities of being two women in their 50s in the digital world.
They reflect on standout guests (like Caz’s powerful journey to embracing single life), explore how recording together has triggered old patterns, and share the moment one host bravely called out a “pedestal” dynamic — and how they repaired it. With warmth and honesty, they discuss what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why they’re pausing the podcast to regroup, recharge, and listen to YOU.
This isn’t just a recap, it’s a real conversation about growth, repair, and walking the talk of relational therapy.
Plus, they’re asking: What did YOU love? What should we do more of? Less of? (Sex and intimacy? More casual chats? Bring back “Would You Rather”?) Your feedback will shape Season 3.
Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome: Why This Episode Feels Different 00:30 – From Zero to 30: How It All Began 01:00 – The Viral Moment: Shut Up & Talking (160K Views!) 01:49 – The Younger Generation’s Mental Health Awareness 02:49 – 30+ Episodes in 8 Months: The Numbers 03:26 – Being 50+ in a Gen Z Podcast World 04:05 – “Mum, I wouldn’t watch you because of your age” 05:11 – Caz’s Story: Losing Yourself in Relationships 06:20 – Other Guests That Moved Us 07:30 – When Friendship Meets Therapy: The Pedestal Moment 40:57 – Calling It Out: Courage & Repair 41:43 – “The trouble with pedestals…” 42:54 – Catching Triggers Early: Walking the Talk 43:50 – Why We’re Pausing: Regroup, Recharge, Listen 44:19 – What’s Next? Sex, Intimacy & Your Ideas 45:11 – Feedback Wanted: More Chats? More Guests? 45:58 – Bring Back “Would You Rather”? 46:23 – Thank You & See You in Season 3
We Want to Hear From You What did you love most? What should we do more of (or less)? Topics you want: Sex? Intimacy? Parenting? Style: More casual chats? Shorter episodes?
Drop us a message: relationalives@gmail.com Or fill in anonymously: https://forms.office.com/e/qcrCkbhPiT
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All past episodes are still available — go back and revisit your favourites! Subscribe so you don’t miss Season 3. If this episode resonated, please like, share, and tell a friend.
Disclaimer Please remember, this is not meant to be a replacement for personal therapy and is for information and self-reflection only.
Please reach out to an appropriate professional in your area if you feel you need individualised help.
Credits Hosts: Alison Bickers and Ros Peckham at www.mytempo.co.uk Music by: Stile Tree Studio Produced by: Synergy Podcast Studio (Thanks, Paul!)
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