Second Act with Ateh Jewel

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.

  1. 3d ago

    Laura Hamilton: After my divorce I want to show my kids what love looks like

    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

    Laura Hamilton: After my divorce I want to show my kids what love looks like
  2. Aug 31

    Deborah Meaden: Investing as a woman shouldn't be scary – here's how to start

    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 ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ 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

    Deborah Meaden: Investing as a woman shouldn't be scary – here's how to start
  3. Aug 17

    Katie Derham: Everything I learnt from losing my mum to early on-set Alzheimer's

    Legendary news anchor and BBC Proms presenter Katie Derham opens up about navigating the highs and hidden hurdles of her decades-long career, her 25-year marriage to Leon founder John Vincent, and her lifelong love of music. 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 Editor: Ana Truesdale Executive producer: Danielle Lawler Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Chapters 00:35 – Summarizing Act One: News, Ambition, and Over-Apologizing 02:30 – Unlearning Gen-X Conditioning & Raising Daughters Without Boundaries 04:00 – Inside 2000s Newsrooms: Tall Anchors & War Reporting 08:35 – Becoming ITV’s Youngest Newsreader at 27 10:30 – Illegal Mangoes & Bossa Nova: Growing Up in a Cultured Home 13:30 – Grandma Olive: Standing on the Shoulders of Erased Women 16:50 – Launching Peanut & Crumb: Entering Her Second Act 21:30 – Entrepreneurship, ADHD Superpowers, and Complementary Partners 23:20 – Gatecrashing a Ball & A First-Night Proposal Story 27:30 – Healthy Pursuit: How Her Husband Wore Her Down 29:50 – 25 Years of Marriage: Laughter, Respect, and Shared Vision 34:50 – Experimental Cooking: Dark Chocolate Cabbage & Fast Food Missions 37:00 – 17 Seasons of the BBC Proms: A Lifelong Love of Music 39:50 – Joy on the Strictly Come Dancing Floor 41:45 – Behind the Scenes of Royal Weddings & Commentating the Coronation 46:00 – The Mexico City Ultimatum: Choosing Economics Over Piano 48:00 – Escaping to Sussex: Countryside Living & Discovering Birding 50:50 – Embracing 56: Redefining Aging & Shedding the "Disease to Please" 53:50 – Losing Her Mother to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s at 61 57:40 – Advice to Her 20s Self: Stop Dressing Like an Old Lady! 1:00:00 – Tabloid Rivalries & The "Auto Cuties" Era 1:01:45 – Finding Hope & Support Through Loved Ones' Illnesses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Katie Derham: Everything I learnt from losing my mum to early on-set Alzheimer's
  4. Aug 10

    Jenny Powell: Having a hysterectomy at 56 changed everything after decades of pain

    Beloved British television icon Jenny Powell opens up about being catapulted into national fame as a bubbly 16-year-old schoolgirl. The former Wheel of Fortune and Top of the Pops star reveals the toll of severe burnout, living with painful health issues including a 1kg uterus before undergoing a life-changing hysterectomy, and how she found love again in a café in Euston station. This episode is sponsored by L’Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm. Chapters 01:00 – Fast, Fabulous & Formative: Winning TV Fame at 16 03:30 – Falling in Love with Manchester & Becoming an Honorary Mancunian 07:00 – From Podiums to Prime Time: The 1980s TV Industry Grind 11:00 – Breaking Barriers: Heritage, Diversity, and Groundbreaking Firsts 13:00 – Navigating Early Fame Before the Social Media Era 16:00 – Challenging the Patriarchy & Demanding Respect on Game Shows 19:00 – Carrying Young Ant & Dec & Evolving Past Wheel of Fortune 21:00 – Family Roots: Escaping Apartheid in South Africa 25:00 – Turning Trauma into Humour: A Legacy of Resilience 28:00 – Entering Act Two: Overcoming the "Disease to Please" 33:30 – Returning to Work Too Soon: Grief, Surgery, and Burnout 36:30 – Physical Signals: Recognising "No-Go Days" 39:30 – Health Struggles, Disordered Eating, and Hot Yoga Recovery 45:30 – Living with Adenomyosis, Fibroids, and Hysterectomy Recovery 48:30 – Breaking the Taboo: Building a Women's Health Community 51:30 – Meeting Her Model Fiancé in Pret A Manger 54:00 – A New York Proposal & Dating 90s Pop Icons (Take That & Bros) 59:00 – Advice to Her Younger Self & Raising Independent Daughters 1:02:00 – Preserving Family History & Final Words of Wisdom 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 Editor: Chelsey Ranore 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

    Jenny Powell: Having a hysterectomy at 56 changed everything after decades of pain

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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.

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