Grime Gran on ageing well, grief and how she keeps her mind and body sharp

03/06/20262 min read

Grime Gran joins Ellie Taylor for a funny and unexpectedly moving chat about life at 88, walking everywhere, family, grief – and the habits that help her stay active, upbeat and feeling like herself

TikTok’s favourite Gran – that’s Margie to you – joins Ellie Taylor alongside her grandson Beau for a conversation full of humour, heart and brilliantly straight-talking wisdom. From meeting Kim Kardashian and explaining the humble ‘jacket tater’, to staying active at 88, taking magnesium, living through the Blitz and finding strength after grief, Margie reflects on the body that’s been carrying her through a remarkable life. Plus, H&B Science Specialist Patille Madaghjian breaks down the science behind creatine, before Margie takes on The Stack and reveals the wellness habits, routines and East End comforts that keep her feeling like herself.

“When you’re young, do everything you want to do. Don’t leave it too late and look back thinking, if only I’d done this, if only I’d done that”

Timestamps

[00:00] Intro: Meet Grime Gran

[00:57] Kim Kardashian and the jacket tater moment

[02:37] Grime Gran’s favourite celebrity interviews

[03:43] Feeling good at 88 and walking every day

[04:22] Magnesium, omega-3 and keeping her brain sharp

[05:04] Growing up during the Blitz and rationing

[05:40] How wellness has changed over the years

[07:05] Grime Gran vs modern technology

[08:00] Life with grandson Beau

[09:47] Grime Gran’s advice for younger people

[10:34] Looking after yourself at every age

[10:59] Trying the viral magnesium snoozy mocktail

[11:48] Arthritis, paracetamol and the truth about shandy

[12:51] The daily habits that keep Grime Gran moving

[13:27] Family, friendship and finding support without therapy

[16:40] Going viral during lockdown

[17:58] Getting hit by a car and recovering from a broken arm

[18:53] Sleep, night owl habits and afternoon naps

[19:46] The Science Break: Creatine with Patille Madaghjian

[22:07] Quick-fire health questions with Grime Gran

[25:46] The secret to ageing well

[27:12] Easter Egg: The verdict on the snoozy mocktail 🍹

“Look after yourself. Don’t take anything for granted”

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