Middle age comes for all of us… but some days it arrives wearing steel‑toed boots. In this episode, we're taking you back to the lockdown era — that strange time when we were all trying to reinvent ourselves, stay sane, and maybe become “fitness people,” despite every shred of evidence to the contrary.

Anna da Silva’s wickedly funny story walks through five deeply effective ways to humiliate yourself as a middle‑aged woman. We’re talking Joe Wicks workouts performed with the grace of a tranquilized moose, a tween who has mastered the art of silent judgment, and the kind of domestic chaos that makes you question every life choice that led you here.

If you’ve ever tried to do something “for your health” only to end up sweating, swearing, and being emotionally dismantled by a child… settle in. This is a love letter to all of us who tried our best during a global crisis and still managed to embarrass ourselves spectacularly.

Welcome to the Does This Happen to You show, where life's absurdities take center stage—told by the women and men who have lived them. Ever found yourself utterly perplexed by the world? You’re not alone! This show is a collection of laugh-out-loud, first-person stories from female writers and the occasional male writer, sharing their real-life experiences with wit, charm, and a touch of bemusement. Whether it’s navigating social mishaps, deciphering life’s oddities, or simply embracing the delightful chaos of everyday moments, these stories will have you nodding in recognition and chuckling in solidarity.