Episodes

  • Rachel Stevens: I didn't grieve the end of my marriage before starting my next relationship

    Rachel Stevens: I didn't grieve the end of my marriage before starting my next relationship
    Oct 20 2025
    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.
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    51 mins
  • Menopause Awareness Day Special

    Menopause Awareness Day Special
    Oct 18 2025
    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.
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    21 mins
  • Ronni Ancona: I'm learning to say no and stop being a people pleaser in my 40s

    Ronni Ancona: I'm learning to say no and stop being a people pleaser in my 40s
    Oct 13 2025
    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.
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    57 mins
  • Val Garland: I'm paying more attention to what I want in midlife

    Val Garland: I'm paying more attention to what I want in midlife
    Oct 8 2025
    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.
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    23 mins
  • Esther Freud: I felt like a failure after my divorce but I found love again in my 60s

    Esther Freud: I felt like a failure after my divorce but I found love again in my 60s
    Oct 6 2025
    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.
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    53 mins
  • The Night Shift with Nadia Alibhai, Osteopath

    The Night Shift with Nadia Alibhai, Osteopath
    Oct 1 2025
    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 Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
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    20 mins
  • Penny Lancaster: Rod Stewart is 26 years older than me but here's why the age gap never bothered me

    Penny Lancaster: Rod Stewart is 26 years older than me but here's why the age gap never bothered me
    Sep 29 2025
    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.
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    56 mins
  • The Night Shift with Charlotte Faure Green, Nutritionist, Writer and Speaker

    The Night Shift with Charlotte Faure Green, Nutritionist, Writer and Speaker
    Sep 24 2025
    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.
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    21 mins