Ep 58: Is This Still the Life I Want? Boogie Wonderland with Kate Halfpenny
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Is This Still the Life I Want? Boogie Wonderland with Kate Halfpenny
In this Between the Lines episode, we're talking about Boogie Wonderland — a novel that captures that very specific moment many of us remember all too well: COVID-19 upheaval, career burnout, relationship strain, and the quiet (or not so quiet) question of "Is this still the life I want?"
Set against the backdrop of a sea change, Boogie Wonderland explores what happens when life feels out of control — and the pull to step away, reset, and start again. Kate Halfpenny writes beautifully about reinvention, midlife uncertainty, and the messy reality of relationships under pressure.
We talk about:
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Why "starting over" is rarely neat or simple
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The emotional weight many people carried during COVID — even long after lockdowns ended
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How place, community, and slowing down can shift perspective
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The difference between running away and choosing change
It's a thoughtful, relatable conversation — especially if you've ever fantasised about packing it all in and moving somewhere by the sea.
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