Episodes

  • Patsy Kensit: It broke my heart when my sons left home

    Patsy Kensit: It broke my heart when my sons left home
    Sep 8 2025
    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.
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    57 mins
  • Grace Dent: I wasted time on men whose names I can't remember

    Grace Dent: I wasted time on men whose names I can't remember
    Sep 1 2025
    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.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Adele Parks: I married my one night stand

    Adele Parks: I married my one night stand
    Aug 25 2025
    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.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Cally Beaton: I didn't expect the pain of an empty nest

    Cally Beaton: I didn't expect the pain of an empty nest
    Aug 18 2025
    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.
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    59 mins
  • Deborah Frances-White: I escaped a cult and learned to live again

    Deborah Frances-White: I escaped a cult and learned to live again
    Aug 11 2025
    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.
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    57 mins
  • Mazz Murray: My best friend died at 41 and it changed my life

    Mazz Murray: My best friend died at 41 and it changed my life
    Aug 4 2025
    West End legend Mazz Murray joins Ateh Jewel on the Second Act podcast to discuss her role as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia!, her life as a performer and a mother raising two boys, as well as the changes she's made to her life since starting her second act. Mazz also opens up about the devastating death of her best friend, Casualty star Rebekah Gibbs, from breast cancer when Rebekah was just 41. 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.
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    50 mins
  • Adjoa Andoh: How to survive 'combustion moments' in a 24-year marriage

    Adjoa Andoh: How to survive 'combustion moments' in a 24-year marriage
    Jul 28 2025
    Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh joins Ateh Jewel on this week's episode of Second Act, sharing her best advice for maintaining a long-term relationship, how she found joy in her 50s, the lessons she's learnt from her grandson and which of her Briderton co-stars she'd most like more scenes with. 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 with support from Danielle Lawler Editor: Celine Ponio Bagtas Executive producers: Christian Anderson-Ramshall and Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
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    56 mins
  • Jo Good: Living alone at 70 is the ultimate freedom

    Jo Good: Living alone at 70 is the ultimate freedom
    Jul 21 2025
    At 70-years-of-age former Crossroads actress turned Instagram sensation Jo Good aka Middle Aged Minx believes she knows the secret to happiness in your Second Act. Having been married, divorced and suffered the loss of her long-term partner BBC London host George Webley, Jo tells Ateh Jewel in this week’s Second Act podcast, being single and selfish is the best way to spend her golden years. 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 with support from Danielle Lawler Editor: Celine Ponio Bagtas Executive producers: Christian Anderson-Ramshall and Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
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    1 hr