Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join midlifer Ateh Jewel as she speaks to celebrity guests about the moment they knew they were in their 'second act', and how they're changing the game in their next one.
We're not interested in any of the usual stereotypes about age - whether you're 40 plus, 60 plus or 100 plus this is the place for you.
No topic is off-limits. We'll be covering fashion, beauty, menopause, parents, kids, spouses, sex and more. Send in your questions and dilemmas to secondactpod@hellomagazine.com, and together with celebrity guests and experts, we will help bring you the clarity and community you've been looking for.
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Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join midlifer Ateh Jewel as she speaks to celebrity guests about the moment they knew they were in their 'second act', and how they're changing the game in their next one.
We're not interested in any of the usual stereotypes about age - whether you're 40 plus, 60 plus or 100 plus this is the place for you.
No topic is off-limits. We'll be covering fashion, beauty, menopause, parents, kids, spouses, sex and more. Send in your questions and dilemmas to secondactpod@hellomagazine.com, and together with celebrity guests and experts, we will help bring you the clarity and community you've been looking for.
Model and the brains behind Mama Still Got It, Louise Boyce opens up about how her time as a teen model left her with an eating disorder, how she regained confidence after becoming a mum-of-three as a plus sized model and how she is thriving in peri-menopause.
This episode is sponsored by Absolute Collagen.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
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Producer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle Lawler
Editor: Ana Truesdale
Executive producer: Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
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In this week’s episode, celebrity make-up artist turned beauty mogul Bobbi Brown opens up about her make-up secrets to look good at 68, the ups and downs of creating not one but two beauty empires, outrageous party plans for turning 70 – and the British workout that she swears by to keep fit.
Opening up about her early years, Bobbi says she didn’t feel ‘smart’ growing up as she struggled at school - something she later discovered was caused by having ADD. She also shares her make-up must haves and advice for keeping a long marriage alive.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
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Producer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle Lawler
Editor: Liam Davies
Executive producer: Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
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Actress, writer and director Sherise Blackman opens up about how she transformed her life from being homeless as a teenager to starring in Bridgerton, Line of Duty and EastEnders, her secret to a 27-year marriage and lessons she teaches her three children.
Sherise, whose Audible play Do Not Disturb is out now, reveals how it was only in her Second Act that she overcame the trauma of school bullies ruining her 13th birthday party after they stopped guests from turning up - leaving her to celebrate alone.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle Lawler
Editor: Ana Truesdale with support from Celine Ponio Bagtas
Executive producer: Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
For the first time in 20 years, the S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens is single and embracing a fresh start. When the singer ended a three-year relationship in the summer, it stirred up emotions that she had been bottling up for decades – from suffering panic attacks as a teenager in S Club 7 to the divorce of her parents and the end of her own marriage to Alex Bourne.
Rachel opens up about heartbreak in midlife, her panic attacks while in S Club 7 and how she's navigating her physical and mental health now.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
From HELLO! magazineProducer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle LawlerEditor: Liam DavisExecutive producer: Sophie Vokes-DudgeonFollow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
To mark World Menopause Awareness Day 2025, we're releasing this special compilation episode with all the best wisdom from our guests so far on their experience with the menopause. Hear from author Esther Freud, model Penny Lancaster, Olympian Michelle Griffith-Robinson and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup as they share their menopause experience and best advice.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle Lawler
Editor: Chelsey Ranore with support from Celine Ponio Bagtas
Executive producer: Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
This week, comedian and impressionist Ronni Ancona joins Ateh on the podcast to talk about her experience getting diagnosed with ADHD in midlife, her experience as a woman in comedy and, of course, her best impressions – see if you can identify them!
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and
experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com
and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle Lawler
Editor: Liam Davis and Chelsey Ranore
Executive producer: Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Glow Up star, make up artist extraordinaire and creator of the 'Ding Dong', Val Garland joins Ateh for this special bonus episode.She opens up about her early career in Australia, life post-divorce and the highs and lows of life in showbiz.Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.From HELLO! magazineProducer: Millie JacksonEditor: Vali Raza and Ana TruesdaleExecutive producer: Sophie Vokes-DudgeonFollow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Novelist Esther Freud joins Ateh on the podcast this week for a touching episode about her divorce, finding love again. Esther shares her best wellness tips, including her love of cold water swimming, and how her sister Bella pushed her to seek help after she experienced terrible menopause symptoms.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and
experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com
and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle Lawler
Editor: Liam Davis and Ana Truesdale
Executive producer: Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Welcoming Nadia Alibhai, an osteopath with over two decades of experience transforming the lives of thousands of people who have been gripped by physical pain, illness or lifestyle challenges that have prevented good rest and relaxation.
The Night Shift is powered by Estée Lauder. Wind down with a free Beauty Sleep Glow Facial at your nearest Estée Lauder counter. Book in-store or online https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/book-appointment.
If in doubt, check with your health professional before trying any of the methods described in this series.
Estée Lauder’s iconic Advanced Night Repair collection is designed to support the skin’s natural nightly renewal rhythm, harnessing over 40 years of pioneering night science research, and repairing the look of sleep-deprived skin.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson
Editor: Liam Davies
Executive producer: Arianna Chatzidakis with support from Annie Tidd
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Content warning: This episode contains some themes that listeners may find distressing, including sexual assault of a minor.This week, model, police officer and author Penny Lancaster opens up about life with husband Rod Stewart and their extended blended family, how she dealt with traumatising sexual harassment and how she ‘crashed and burned’ during the menopause.Penny opens up to Ateh about the time she felt at breaking point mentally, how she came out the other side and the lessons she's learning in her second act.This episode is sponsored by Estée Lauder.Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.From HELLO! magazineProducer: Millie Jackson with support from Andrea CaamanoEditor: Liam DavisExecutive producer: Sophie Vokes-DudgeonFollow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Charlotte Faure Green is a BANT Registered Nutritionist, speaker, writer, and brand nutritional advisor. She specialises in helping people manage stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and burnout through sustainable lifestyle changes and science-backed nutrition advice.
The Night Shift is powered by Estée Lauder.
Wind down with a free Beauty Sleep Glow Facial at your nearest Estée Lauder counter.
Book in-store or online https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/book-appointment.
If in doubt, check with your health professional before trying any of the methods described in this series.
Estée Lauder’s iconic Advanced Night Repair collection is designed to support the skin’s natural nightly renewal rhythm, harnessing over 40 years of pioneering night science research, and repairing the look of sleep-deprived skin.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson
Editor: Liam Davies
Executive producer: Arianna Chatzidakis with support from Annie Tidd
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
This week, star of The Guest, The Crow Girl and Coldwater Eve Myles joins host Ateh Jewel on Second Act.In this emotional episode, Eve opens up about the experience of losing both parents within a short period of time - then discovering that she was pregnant with her third child. Eve also shares the secret to a happy 31-year marriage and her secret to ageing well.This episode is sponsored by Estée Lauder.Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.From HELLO! magazineProducer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle LawlerEditor: Liam DavisExecutive producer: Sophie Vokes-DudgeonFollow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
We’re delighted to speak to Kathryn Pinkham, an insomnia expert and founder of the Insomnia Clinic, who specialises in sharing the benefits of good sleep and the methods to achieve better rest and relaxation.
The Night Shift is powered by Estée Lauder.
Wind down with a free Beauty Sleep Glow Facial at your nearest Estée Lauder counter. Book in-store or online https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/book-appointment.
If in doubt, check with your health professional before trying any of the methods described in this series.
Estée Lauder’s iconic Advanced Night Repair collection is designed to support the skin’s natural nightly renewal rhythm, harnessing over 40 years of pioneering night science research, and repairing the look of sleep-deprived skin.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson
Editor: Celine Ponio Bagtas
Executive producer: Arianna Chatzidakis with support from Annie Tidd
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
This week, Motherland actress Tanya Moodie opens up about her career, fertility issues and dealing with relationship break-ups in midlife.
Talking for the first time about her recent heartbreak, Tanya - who has also starred in Star Wars - revealed she dramatically split from her partner of eight years on Christmas Day. Discover how she coped with her PCOS diagnosis, which Motherland star helped her in scenes and the impact her Buddhist faith has had on her life.
This episode is sponsored by Estée Lauder.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle Lawler
Editor: Liam Davis
Executive producer: Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Second Act is proud to partner with Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair collection to present The Night Shift - a podcast mini series created for those who are experiencing challenges in their nightly rest routine. We’re talking to some of the UK’s leading sleep experts, giving real insight into how to combat the effects of midlife changes that hold us back from achieving meaningful rest and rejuvenation. The Night Shift is presented by HELLO!’s Chief Content Office, and Second Act pioneer, Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon.
We’re delighted to speak to Poppy Delbridge, the global innovator who introduced us to Rapid Tapping. A pioneer in energy psychology and visualisation-based transformation, her method - Rapid Tapping - can effectively deal with poor sleep,, lack of energy, unlocking relaxation and renewal plus supporting mental clarity for midlifers.
The Night Shift is powered by Estée Lauder. Wind down with a free Beauty Sleep Glow Facial at your nearest Estée Lauder counter. Book in store or online https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/book-appointment.
If in doubt, check with your health professional before trying any of the methods described in this series.
Estée Lauder’s iconic Advanced Night Repair collection is designed to support the skin’s natural nightly renewal rhythm, harnessing over 40 years of pioneering night science research, and repairing the look of sleep-deprived skin.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson
Editor: Celine Ponio Bagtas
Executive producer: Arianna Chatzidakis with support from Annie Tidd
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Actress and singer Patsy Kensit opens up about her career and family life in this week's episode.
From a child star and Hollywood actress to marrying not one but two world famous frontmen, Patsy Kensit has lived the majority of her life under the spotlight. But it is her relationships behind closed doors with sons James, who she shares with his father Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr and Lennon with ex-husband Liam Gallagher that she treasures above all else.
Hear how Patsy coped with the death of her mother, her experience with an empty nest and how she's approaching finances and dating in her second act.
This episode is sponsored by Estée Lauder.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle Lawler
Editor: Liam Davis
Executive producer: Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Restaurant critic and new face of MasterChef Grace Dent joins Ateh on Second Act this week.
She opens up about her approach to dating and finances in midlife, her experience with the menopause and how her mother's death forced her to 'take charge' and come into her own.
This episode is brought to you by Estée Lauder.
Grace Dent has partnered with Zopa on the Biscuit bank account.
The content is not a substitute for professional financial advice and is not intended to be relied upon as the sole basis for making financial decisions. The opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guests. We are not financial advisors, and you should not act or rely on any information provided in this podcast without seeking the advice of a qualified and licensed financial professional.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
From HELLO! magazineProducer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle LawlerEditor: Liam DavisExecutive producer: Sophie Vokes-DudgeonFollow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
This week, host Ateh Jewel meets author Adele Parks. On the publication week of her 25th novel Our Beautiful Mess, Adele Parks MBE, who has sold more than six million books and received an MBE for services to literature, opens up about the plot twists that have shaped her own life.
Hear about how Adele juggled the demands of a career alongside her 10-month-old son Conrad after splitting from her husband, what she did to manage a civilised divorce, and how her second husband Jim gave up his job to support Adele and Conrad.
Discover her secret to a 21-year marriage and how her approach to friendship has changed in her second act.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
From HELLO! magazineProducer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle LawlerEditor: Liam DavisExecutive producer: Sophie Vokes-DudgeonFollow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Comedienne, podcast host and author Cally Beaton joins Ateh on the podcast this week to discuss empty nest syndrome, how to have an amicable divorce and why letting go of control has worked for her.
Cally left her job as a high-flying corporate TV executive at 50 and completely changed careers thanks to advice from the late Joan Rivers. Despite being a single mum and breadwinner, Cally took the leap - and she's never looked back.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle Lawler
Editor: Liam Davis
Executive producer: Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Comedienne and social media sensation Deborah Frances-White joins Ateh Jewel this episode to discuss her upbringing in Australia, including her teenage years spent in what she describes as a "religious cult", and how leaving the cult led her to re-evaluate everything.
Deborah shares her best lessons from a decade of studying feminism, how to have difficult conversations and how to be more confident as a woman.Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background.
Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at secondactpod@hellomagazine.com and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
Second Act is sponsored by Absolute Collagen.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson
Editor: Liam Davis
Executive producers: Christian Anderson-Ramshall and Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join midlifer Ateh Jewel as she speaks to celebrity guests about the moment they knew they were in their 'second act', and how they're changing the game in their next one.
We're not interested in any of the usual stereotypes about age - whether you're 40 plus, 60 plus or 100 plus this is the place for you.
No topic is off-limits. We'll be covering fashion, beauty, menopause, parents, kids, spouses, sex and more. Send in your questions and dilemmas to secondactpod@hellomagazine.com, and together with celebrity guests and experts, we will help bring you the clarity and community you've been looking for.