Do you have a burning question and need advice? Asking questions out loud is the first step toward finding answers, whether it’s about coping with loss, understanding why everyone loves Taylor Swift except you, or discovering your purpose and what really makes you tick!
With a career spanning stage and screen and a life marked by profound personal experiences, Jill brings an unfiltered approach to life's most complex questions.
Every Tuesday, Jill is here to offer her perspective on any question you have, big or small. Jill answers listener dilemmas that are sent in via voice notes, including speaking to one caller, live from their Newcastle based studio. She’s also on a journey of curiosity and learning alongside you. While she won’t claim to have all the answers, Jill promises to provide honest and thoughtful insights, in a space where questions are explored together.
Have a dilemma you want to share? Send us a voice note on Instagram @DearJillPodcast
You can also email us at dearjill@unlockedpodcasts.com
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Do you have a burning question and need advice? Asking questions out loud is the first step toward finding answers, whether it’s about coping with loss, understanding why everyone loves Taylor Swift except you, or discovering your purpose and what really makes you tick!
With a career spanning stage and screen and a life marked by profound personal experiences, Jill brings an unfiltered approach to life's most complex questions.
Every Tuesday, Jill is here to offer her perspective on any question you have, big or small. Jill answers listener dilemmas that are sent in via voice notes, including speaking to one caller, live from their Newcastle based studio. She’s also on a journey of curiosity and learning alongside you. While she won’t claim to have all the answers, Jill promises to provide honest and thoughtful insights, in a space where questions are explored together.
Have a dilemma you want to share? Send us a voice note on Instagram @DearJillPodcast
You can also email us at dearjill@unlockedpodcasts.com
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Why does it always happen to me? Trust me it's not ONLY you! Jill Halfpenny is back answering your dilemmas from choosing a pet or baby? How to deal with an abusive past and having healthy relationships within our lives.
Jill also wants to know what you can't live without and inventions you wish had been made!
📩 Send your Dilemma's to @DearJillPodcast on Instagram
00:00 Intro
00:35 Great Inventions
06:40 Cat or Baby?
14:56 Working Through Abuse
22:39 Why Do We Blame Ourselves?
25:07 Is This A Healthy Friendship?
31:46 Emma’s Inventions
34:25 Stylish Jill
26:35 Wearing The Same Bra
29:27 Final Thoughts
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Do you believe in messages from the higher side of life? In this Episode, Jill explains the importance of being present, which is not always as straightforward when dealing with what life throws at us. From ‘beggy’ friends not replying to messages to the messages that go unnoticed from a loved on. Jill also answers your dilemmas on pet bereavement and media detoxes.
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00:00 Intro
00:47 The Holiday Blues
02:09 Love On The Spectrum - The Way To Date
06:15 How To Deal With ‘Beggy’ Friends?
15:00 Should I Let My Dog Go?
19:50 The Pet Undertaker
22:36 Am I Getting Messages From Someone Who’s Passed?
29:20 What Message Would You Want To Leave?
31:02 How To Deal With Anxiety?
40:00 Jill’s Media Detox
42:58 WFS - Working From Sunbed
43:25 Final Thoughts
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How serious do you take life? That’s the question Jill Halfpenny is asking you today on Dear Jill. Are you able to let go? Or do you hold on a little too tight? Jill is here to answer your dilemma’s, from not wanting to prepare to lose a loved one to one night stand advice. Jill also reveals how she brings up death in conversations and losing someone in a beautiful way.
00:00 Intro
00:50 How Seriously Do You Take Life?
04:06 Being Able To ‘Let Go’
06:14 My Boyfriend Is Not Fully Present In Our Relationship
11:40 Jill’s Time On Record Breakers
13:39 I Have Never Lost Any Family. Should I Prepare For It?
18:25 How To Bring Up Death In A Conversation
21:35 Loosing Someone In A “Beautiful” Way
25:55 Questions To Ask Your Parents Before They Die
27:54 I Have Cheated! What Should I Do?
33:04 One Night Stand Or Deep Communication?
37:21 Would You Want To Know Your Partner Cheated?
40:49 Outro
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Today on Dear Jill, Jill Halfpenny chats about the wisdom she has taken from working with some of the older greats in acting after working with Gavin & Stacey Star Larry Lamb. Jill is here to answer your dilemmas including, second guessing relationships and stealing pets. Jill also opens up on what to do with the physical belongings of someone you have lost, and when is the right time to let them go.
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00:00 Intro
00:15 Wisdom That Comes From Older People
05:19 Second Guessing A Complicated Relationship
08:44 My Cat Is Stealing From My Neighbour
10:47 Emma’s Stealing Cat
14:19 It’s More Than Just A “Tacky” Picture To Me
18:14 Choosing your own Family
22:18 Letting Go Of The Physical Things After Loss
24:55 Words Of Wisdom From Larry Lamb
28:01 Being A Reflective Person
29:37 “I Cannot Imagine Retiring”
31:10 Final Thoughts
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We are 6 months through the year and Jill reflects on goals setting. Jill answers your dilemma's including cheating and feeling paranoid, to marriage and how important your name is. Jill also discusses proposals and opens up about her perfect proposal (which she did not get first time round).
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Hitting Half The Year
07:29 Is My Partner Cheating?
12:06 How To Help Yourself Being Paranoid
13:33 Should I Still Get Married The Second Time?
20:54 Should I Have To Change My Last Name?
24:48 Should The Woman Propose?
30:37 Jill’s First Proposal
33:43 Outro
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In this Episode we hear Jill explain the importance of communication with your child and how we should not be afraid to talk about loved ones who have passed in front of them. Jill also debates the tricky conversation on posting photos of your children online, from fun family trips to school photos. We also hear about the mysterious bunch of flowers.
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00:00 Intro
00:23 Spring Has Sprung
04:21 Being A Self Starter
06:07 The Best Job!
07:39 Am I Being Watched? The Mysterious Bunch of Flowers
11:35 How To Explain Death To Children
18:23 How Death Was Described To Jill As A Child
21:35 What Children Can Ask About Death?
22:56 Should I Post Pictures Of My Children Online?
29:17 Taking Picture To Post Online
32:58 Jill Taking Pictures With Fans
33:40 SULA (Sweaty Upper Lip Alert)
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Jill is here to answer your Dilemma’s big and small. From In-laws excluding family members to how fair your family was growing up. Jill explains the importance of both having a shoulder to cry on and being the shoulder too. Giving her advice for those who need to talk in a crisis.
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Making A Call When You Need To Talk!
07:01 Does Money Change People?
13:08 Connecting With Money
14:12 How Can I Be More Than A Shoulder To Cry On?
19:51 My In-Laws Are Leaving Out My Youngest Son
27:03 How Fair Is Your Family?
32:58 Final Thoughts
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In this episode Jill gives us the low down when it comes to filming. Chatting how filming schedules work and what to do when you feel like the new girl. Jill shares her top tips for feeling confident and answers your dilemmas on how to deal with life changing events and working out marriage after having a child.
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00:00 Intro
01:14 Feeling Like The ‘New Girl’
05:48 Top Tips For Feeling Confident
08:43 How Filming Schedules Work?
11:41 He Doesn’t Want To Get Married Anymore!
16:39 How Do I Manage Life Changing Events?
27:22 Help! I Have Lost My Identity As I Get Older
33:46 Jill’s On The Tango Poll
34:50 Final Thoughts
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Today on Dear Jill we hear from those at different stages of grief. From Grieving a tricky relationship with your father to what grieving a partner’s passing without the marriage title feels like. Jill also chats about the struggle of letting go, hearing about those ready to move on when grief is still present.
Producer Emma shares her little book of celebrity quotes where we hear from Ed Sheeran, Emma Stone and Jill’s surprise David Tennent meeting.
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In this episode of Dear Jill, Jill opens up about when to leave a relationship even though it is going to hurt and putting your life first instead of delaying for others. Jill also answers your dilemmas on tight mates, boyfriend spending too much time with the boys and if you are recognised by a “fan” on a first date.
Additionally Jill chats how AI can be your friend… if you treat it nicely that is!
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Jill is here answering yet more of your dilemmas from wanting to get kinky in the bedroom to worrying your fried is taking things too far. Jill also chats about her time in Calendar Girls and the time she had to take a bath in some milk!
00:00 Intro
00:45 How To Deal With Menopausal Skin
08:07 Is Jill Tempted With A Facelift?
09:25 My Mum Worries Too Much About The Little Things, How Can I Help Her?
14:52 I Have Just Left A Controlling Relationship. Should I Go Back?
18:40 Will My Friend Take It Too Far?
21:25 Jill's Bath In Milk
24:12 I'm A Police Officer And My Wife Wants Me To Use My Handcuffs
27:41 What's Your Type?
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Jill is here to answer your dilemma's big and small. This week Jill chats about trust in a relationship, calling out red flags in the workplace and how if you are struggling to get work, what can you do to stand out! Jill also chats about grief and the different stages of coping with losing a loved one.
00:00 Intro
00:36 Celebrity Crushes
06:22 I Don't Trust My Partners Guy Best Friend
14:52 Should I Call Out Red Flags in the Workplace?
18:04 No One Want's Me To Work For Them!
24:00 My Father Passed Away And I Am Coping Too Well
35:00 How Should I Feel When Grieving?
37:35 Dreaming Of Loved Ones How Have Passed
39:36 Final Thoughts
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It’s our Mother’s Day Special of Dear Jill. In this week's episode we hear about your dilemma’s with your own Mum’s, Mam’s and Mom’s. How Mother in laws can be the making and breaking of a relationship and if you are grieving your own Mum this Mother’s Day, Jill can help.
00:00 Intro
00:44 A Message to Single Mothers on Mother's Day
04:42 Knowing You Don't Want to Become a Mother
06:38 Grieving My Mother on Mother's Day
11:34 Celebrating being a Mother
13:20 My Mum Gets Involved with EVERYTHING!
21:26 Jill's Mystic Ball
22:38 Would You Read the Book of Your Life?
23:27 Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?
26:15 Help Me Help My Mum
32:40 Saying 'I Need to get Help'
34:32 My Husband is in the Middle of Me and My Mother In Law
40:47 What Roles Did You Play at School?
45:51 'Should I Feel Guilty for Having Fun with Someone Else's Mum?'
50:51 Mum, Mom or Mam?
53:02 Jill's Final Thoughts
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