Lucy Porter on Middle Aged Women Get Sh*t Done - Book Club
Summary
Richard Herring is joined by Lucy Porter to discuss her new book, *Middle-Aged Women Get Sh*t Done*. They explore themes of aging, the mental load, and the unsung contributions of women in workplaces and healthcare. The conversation also covers parenting teenagers, the challenges of writing a book, and the differences in how men and women navigate middle age and friendship.
Topics discussed
Intro: Edinburgh Fringe announcement and Holosyn ad
Book discussion: Middle-aged women get shit done
Parenting late in life and the sandwich generation
Mental load, housekeeping, and teenage years
Watching comedy with kids and generational humor
Scrabble scores, looks-maxing, and manosphere slang
The 'Linda' archetype and undervalued women
Ads: Zinn nicotine pouches, Bombas, and Ripple milk
Aging, invisibility, and men's health taboos
Friendship dynamics: Women vs. Men
Writing process: Deadlines and focus issues
Audiobook recording and speed reading habits
Hearing loss, mansplaining, and idea theft
Mental load examples and book recommendations
Quiz shows, The Chase, and Tipping Point
Fringe show details and solo show history
Book recommendation and autumn tour announcement
Outro and support links
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