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Kim Wilde chats yoga and balancing life as a housewife and a musician

Kim shares how she struggled with low self-esteem and how it took her years to value her voice throughout her roller coaster career

Kim says she tried to go to the gym so she starts her day at 8am

I’m much healthier since I hit my 50s.

I’m never happier than when I’m snuggled in bed with my terrier Beau, but lately I’ve been trying to get fit, so I start the day at 8am with my personal trainer.

 Kim says she tries to go to the gym so she starts her day at 8am
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Kim says she tries to go to the gym so she starts her day at 8amCredit: STEVE ULLATHORNE

We’ll do a circuit, which includes a bit of cardio with abdominal and arms work, as well as a lot of stretching. Afterwards I’ll tuck into porridge with berries, yoghurt, honey and prunes, and an instant coffee.

Juggling being a housewife and a musician keeps me busy.

I have a new manager and a new album out, so it feels like a fresh adventure. In the mornings I’ll sling some washing in the machine or put on a stew, as my two children Harry, 20, and Rose, 18, are often at home. Then I’ll rush off to record my Magic Radio show.

 Kim admits she struggled with low self-esteem and it took her years to learn to value her voice
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Kim admits she struggled with low self-esteem and it took her years to learn to value her voiceCredit: Getty - Contributor

I love singing, but I’ve struggled with low self-esteem.

I’ll spend most of my afternoons in the recording studio working on my music, which is great fun. I prefer being in front of a live crowd, even though I know my voice isn’t brilliant like Aretha Franklin’s or Barbra Streisand’s.

However, I now appreciate what I have and it took me years to value it. If I could have a few more hits, it would be so cool.

My career has been a roller coaster.

I’ve had lots of success, especially being on the Michael Jackson tour in the ‘80s, as well as down moments.

Then I retired in the ‘90s and got into gardening, which brought so much inspiration into my life. Now it’s quite daunting throwing my pop-music hat in alongside the likes of Paloma Faith, Rita Ora and will.i.am, but I’m excited to see what happens!

 Kim goes to bed at 10pm but tries to do yoga in the evening
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Kim goes to bed at 10pm but tries to do yoga in the eveningCredit: Getty - Contributor

I’ve hired a stylist for the first time.

I’ve never been big on costume changes while touring in the past, but now I’m working with Christopher Wilmer – who works in the wardrobe departments in London’s West End – and I’m loving it.

He’s amazing, and seeing his drawings and ideas is like being a kid in a sweet shop – especially when he incorporates Swarovski crystals into my stage outfits. I’m a sucker for anything that sparkles.

Kim Wilde drunkenly sings to passengers on a train

Yoga is a great way to finish the day.

After dinner, my family will usually sit down to watch a movie. If there’s something good on then I’ll join them, but I enjoy sci-fi or a drama while they love horror.

I’m not really a TV person, so I prefer to head to the hot yoga studio near my home to de-stress.

I get to bed no later than 10pm.

But I spend at least an hour going through the day in my head – it’s like emotional spring-cleaning. I like to let the events of the past 24 hours settle in and think about what could have gone better or what I was happy about.

It means I don’t have too many worries to sleep on – hopefully!

  • Kim’s album Here Come The Aliens is out now on Wildeflower Records. Her tour starts on Friday – for tickets visit .