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Jayne Wallace, resident psychic of Selfridges London and founder of Psychic Sisters joins Isabel this week for a spooky-themed episode all about her line of work and why so many people turn to spirituality for guidance. Want your question answered by our experts? Email [email protected] with your burning midlife questions. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan Follow @secondacthello on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh talks about becoming a step mum at 23, how Sarah Harding’s death gave her health anxiety, how she coped with weight jibes in Girls Aloud and why she is launching her own beauty range. 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producer: Danielle Lawler Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Chapters: 00:36 – The Three Words: Resilience, Music, and Family 01:06 – Starting at Age 5: Rejection, Auditions, and Grit 04:40 – Growing Up in a Musical Family & Finding Her Voice 08:39 – The 2000s Pop Explosion: 10 Rooms, Westlife & Wild Nights 11:42 – Fame at 20: Navigating Paparazzi Before Social Media 13:39 – Confronting 2000s Media Body Shaming & Toxic Diets 16:23 – Crazy Schedules: 4 AM Wake-Ups and Photo Shoots 18:00 – Meeting Justin Scott at 23 & Becoming a Step-Mom 23:15 – Becoming a First-Time Mom at 33: Needing a Village 26:08 – Losing Sarah Harding: Grief, Health Anxiety, and Legacy 29:10 – Reframing Aging: Why Every Birthday Is a Privilege 30:50 – The Girls Aloud WhatsApp Group & Growing Together 33:30 – West End, Strictly Come Dancing, and Live TV Presenting 37:05 – First Jobs: From Freezer Cleaning to Financial Freedom 38:42 – Skincare, Hydration, and Loving the Body You Have 46:54 – Early Perimenopause, Hormones, and Irritability 50:20 – Advice to Her Younger Self: "Stop Letting People Change Your Mind" 54:48 – Advice for Listener Linda: Coping with Raw Grief and Loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, celebrated author Gyles Brandreth joins Isabel to discuss longevity, and to share his top tips to live well to 100. Want your question answered by our experts? Email [email protected] with your burning midlife questions. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producer: Isabel Mohan Follow @secondacthello on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global best-selling author Bonnie Garmus sits down to reflect on her extraordinary journey to international stardom. Opening up about her childhood as a self-described "too tall stutterer" who towered over her peers, Bonnie reveals how early adversity and learning to listen deeply laid the groundwork for her literary power. The beloved novelist gets remarkably candid about the defining moment she turned 40, reclaimed her voice, and turned workplace rage into global success after her debut manuscript was rejected a staggering 98 times. Plus, Bonnie shares touching insights into raising her two adopted daughters, her fierce passion for protecting human creativity in the age of AI, and the surreal moment she struck up a firm friendship with Queen Camilla—the only person on Earth entrusted with the secrets of her next novel! 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Sophia Liversedge Executive producer: Danielle Lawler Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Model and age-positive influencer Mia Maugé joins Isabel on the pod to discuss self care rituals and the little habits that keep you looking and feeling your best in midlife. This episode is sponsored by L'Oréal Paris. Want your question answered by our experts? Email [email protected] with your burning midlife questions. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producer: Isabel Mohan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former supermodel turned TV chef and psychotherapist Lorraine Pascale sits down for an intimate, heart-to-heart conversation. From navigating the highs of '90s Paris catwalks alongside Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss to enduring the heartbreaking realities of foster care, adoption, and hidden coercive control, Lorraine opens up like never before. She speaks candidly about finding her biological father at 94, and why turning 50 gave her the ultimate freedom to rewrite her own story. This episode is sponsored by L'Oréal Paris. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & The Triggers of the "First Act" 00:30 – Childhood Trauma, Foster Care & Adoption Struggles 03:01 – Finding Her Biological Father at 94 & The 1974 Letter 05:15 – Becoming a '90s Supermodel: Racism, Rejection & The Catwalk 12:15 – Protecting Yourself Backstage: Predators & Industrial Realities 15:08 – Making History on Cover Pages & The Supermodel "Sorority" 18:38 – Turning 50: Power, Boundaries & Caring Less 21:05 – Being a Young Mother & Navigating "School Gate" Judgment 23:55 – Neurodiversity, CPTSD & Finding Out You're "Spicy" 30:50 – From Model to Chef to Clinical Psychotherapist: Earning 5 Degrees 34:00 – Understanding Coercive Control: Why Strong Women Get Trapped 42:23 – How 160 Hours of Therapy Saved Lorraine's Life 46:51 – Finding True Love at 50 & Meeting Her Husband in the Gym 52:08 – Burnout, Reclaiming Food & Embracing Natural Gray Hair 58:00 – Advice for Feeling Lost in Your Second Act From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TV presenter and former supermodel Lisa Snowdon opens up about navigating midlife with absolute confidence, joy, and zero regrets. From her whirlwind 90s modelling career, including the dark side of Paris and standing up to industry predators, to high-profile romances with Hollywood royalty like George Clooney, Lisa lays it all bare. She reflects on why her 50s are her most empowering decade yet, how she made peace with not having children, and why ending a 12-year relationship at 54 was the ultimate act of self-love. 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome Lisa Snowdon to Second Act 01:25 - Model Scouting at 19 & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 03:00 - Breaking the Cycle of Toxic & Narcissistic Relationships 05:40 - Life After 50: Embracing Singlehood & Self-Romance 07:05 - Making Peace with Motherhood, Miscarriage & Perimenopause 10:38 - Ending a 12-Year Relationship at 54 19:15 - Navigating the Toxic 90s Modelling Scene & Escaping Predators 30:05 - The Truth About Dating George Clooney in the 90s 35:28 - Reclaiming Power at 50 & Finding Freedom in Saying "No" 43:00 - Celebrating Women's Unmarked Milestones 50:20 - Identity, Aging & Embracing Natural Grey Hair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Sohère Roked, a GP and functional medicine and hormone doctor, joins Isabel this week to talk about hormonal treatments for the menopause, and how to know if HRT is for you. Want your question answered by our experts? Email [email protected] with your burning midlife questions. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Sonni Hendrickson Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan Follow @secondacthello on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Housewives of London star Juliet Angus spills the tea on the new series, opens up about empty nesting, on returning to her Polish roots, and why she wouldn’t say no to a facelift. 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former CBBC host and patron of Girlguiding Angellica Bell joins us in the studio to talk about inspiring the next generation, lessons from grief, new challenges, life pivots, and how she nearly lost her home. This episode of Second Act is sponsored by Girlguiding. 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producer: Danielle Lawler Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your kids might be leaving home, or telling you they don't need their hand held for the first time – if someone has spent shaped their midlife around motherhood, what happens when your children learn independence? Life coach Mhairi Todd joins Isabel to discuss the best ways to navigate this identity shift. Want your question answered by our experts? Email [email protected] with your burning midlife questions. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan Follow @secondacthello on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global music icon Anastacia sits down for a candid, heart-to-heart discussion about her extraordinary life, from her humble beginnings working in a New York bakery and dancing in 90s music videos to becoming an overnight sensation at 31. With her trademark warmth, wit, and unfiltered honesty, Anastacia opens up about surviving two life-altering breast cancer diagnoses – revealing the surprising way a routine cosmetic procedure saved her life – and shares her raw experience with menopause, zero-level hormone depletion, and reclaiming her power in her 50s. Plus, she reminisces about her legendary brush with Steven Spielberg, performing for Prince William and Prince Harry at the Concert for Diana, her tight-knit friendship with Michelle Visage, and why she’s happily treating her career as the true love of her life. Chapters 00:48: Summarizing Act One: Unsure of Her Sound 00:03:55: Family Dynamics & Latchkey Upbringing 00:05:40: The Nostalgia of Analog Music & Physical Records 00:07:20: Performing Arts High School & Going to Prom with Theo Huxtable 00:10:00: Introverted Extroverts & Learning to Solicit Peace 00:14:15: Day-One Friendships & Her Girl Band with Michelle Visage 00:17:05: 15-Year Overnight Success & Working Since Age 14 00:23:40: Crashing Steven Spielberg’s Lunch Table 00:28:35: Lying About Her Age & Industry Misogyny 00:39:00: Battling Breast Cancer Twice & How a Surgery Saved Her Life 00:44:20: Call to Action: Proactive 'Birthday Mammograms' 00:56:30: Performing for Prince William, Prince Harry & Meeting the Queen 00:49:30: Entering Her Second Act & Navigating Menopause 00:59:00: Love, Dating & Loving Her Career 01:06:00: Advice to Her 30-Year-Old Self & Divorce Healing From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producers: Isabel Mohan and Danielle Lawler 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Place in the Sun presenter Laura Hamilton sits down for an intimate chat about navigating life’s biggest plot twists. From renovations and relocations to overcoming public scrutiny following her divorce, Laura gets candid about building her midlife. She shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from her early days at Nickelodeon and meeting Simon Cowell, and explains why she refuses to compromise on her own happiness. Plus, Laura opens up about raising two confident children with "roots and wings," why she’s done with people-pleasing, and why the secret to success isn't just following your path – it's creating your own lane. Episode Chapters 00:00 – Fashion Rules & How A Place in the Sun Inspires Life Changes 02:24 – The 3 Words Defining Act One: Adventure, Achievement & Family 05:58 – Parenting with "Roots & Wings" 11:15 – Raising Kids On Location & Work-Life Guilt 16:47 – What Does Your "Second Act" Really Look Like? 21:00 – The Realities & Priorities of Co-Parenting 23:18 – Dating Apps, Boundaries & Keeping New Relationships Private 25:15 – Media Rumours, Online Trolls & Fact vs. Fiction 32:18 – Early TV Days: Nickelodeon, Slime & Meeting Simon Cowell 38:55 – Learning to Surrender & Turning Your Passion into a Niche 48:50 – Renovating in Mallorca & Launching a Property Channel 53:18 – Self-Love, Kindness & Handling Negative Comments 57:50 – Managing the Summer Holiday Work Juggle 01:03:48 – Milestone Birthdays, Fitness Shifts & Aging with Confidence 01:08:28 – Advice to My Younger Self: Stop Doubting Yourself 01:10:23 – Empty Nester Dilemma: Decluttering 20 Years of Kid Chaos Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Juliet Walsh Executive producer: Danielle Lawler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex and relationships therapist Georgina Vass joins Isabel to talk all things intimacy – and how to feel sexy and confident in your body at any age. Want your question answered by our experts? Email [email protected] with your burning midlife questions. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Sonni Hendrickson Executive producer: Isabel Mohan Follow @secondacthello on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dragons' Den icon Deborah Meaden reflects on her remarkable journey from a fearless 16-year-old entrepreneur to one of Britain’s most respected business leaders. Deborah opens up about how growing up with a fiercely independent single mother removed her fear of starting over, the misogyny she faced in the male-dominated world of venture capital, and why women should take complete control of their personal finances. 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Liam Davis Executive producer: Danielle Lawler Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Chapters 01:50 – Single-Mother Resilience: Growing Up Without the Fear of Failure 03:40 – Dropping Out of Brighton Tech & Learning Through Doing 06:10 – Saving £50 for a Pony at 12 & Early Summer Jobs 08:15 – Playing Business at 7: The Cashier & Car Wash Mindset 09:40 – What Entering the "Second Act" Really Means 10:40 – Boardroom Power Dynamics: Sitting in the Boss's Chair 12:40 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Celebrating Your Wins 16:20 – Financial Literacy for "Queen Agers": Why Midlife Women Need Financial Power 19:40 – Dropping the Sack of Past Mistakes & Driving Forward Momentum 22:45 – How to Start Investing: Platform Tips & Finding Your Market 25:50 – Dragons' Den Success Stories: Dock & Bay Towels vs. Tangle Teezer 28:00 – Tough vs. Hard: Standing Firm for the Greater Good 31:25 – Late-Blooming Entrepreneurs & Finding the Right Timing 34:50 – 33 Years with Paul: Meeting at Butlin's & The Avenue Creamery First Date 37:20 – The Marriage Ultimatums & Choosing Independence 39:35 – Unapologetically Childfree: Challenging Societal Pressures & Tabloid Backlash 43:00 – Argentine Tango & How Strictly Come Dancing Transformed Her Marriage 44:45 – Horse Riding & Cognitive Health: The Power of Animal Connection 47:00 – Living in a Rescue Sanctuary: 6 Horses, 11 Sheep & 3 Dumped Cockerels 49:00 – Climate Activism & Taking Control of Purchasing Power 51:00 – Proudly 67: Rejecting Age Constraints & Climbing Over Locked Gates 53:50 – Advice to Her Younger Self: "Make All the Same Mistakes" 55:50 – Unplugging from Phone Anxiety & Focusing on Global Climate Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices