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Second Act with Ateh Jewel

Hello! Magazine Ltd.

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,

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20:32

Why is it so hard to lose weight now I’m over 40?

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/07/09

Emma Bardwell, leading menopause nutritionist and author of The 30g Plan Cookbook, joins Isabel to discuss weight loss and nutrition in your 40s and beyond. Want your question answered by our experts? Email secondactpod@hellomagazine.com with your burning midlife questions. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Chelsey Ranore Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube

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71:28

Paula Sutton: My mum died and we were crumbling –...

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/07/06

This episode is brought to you by L'Oréal Paris Magic Retouch. The delightful queen of vintage Paula Sutton sits down with Ateh Jewel this week to share details about her incredible midlife journey from her high-powered London career to rural Norfolk’s favourite vintage tastemaker. 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

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59:42

Midlife on Your Own Terms: Second Act Live with Jo Good

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/07/02

In this very special live recording of the Second Act podcast at the Bankside Hotel in London, Ateh is joined by beloved guest, broadcaster and social media star Jo Good, aka MiddleAgedMinx. Jo and Ateh discuss living midlife on your own terms, including the secrets to style and confidence at any age, and Jo's renewed approach to life after her recent near-death experience. Plus, our dynamic duo fielded burning audience questions. Products in the goodie bag: Skincare Heroes Estée Lauder

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45:11

Fran Cutler: How I navigate midlife as a lone wolf

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/06/29

In this week’s episode of Second Act, Ateh sits down with the ultimate London tastemaker, party architect, and business liaison to the stars, Fran Cutler. From her childhood growing up in gangster-era Soho pubs to organising iconic bashes for the likes of Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, Fran has seen and heard it all – and she’s kept the secrets safe. 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

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61:58

Nisha Katona: Whatever your age, you can make a...

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/06/22

Lawyer-turned-restauranteur Nisha Katona joins Ateh on the podcast to talk about her wild midlife career transition, and how she's stepping into the next gear in her 40s. 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

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32:38

How do you know whether to stay or go?

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/06/18

This episode of Second Act Unpacked is brought to you by amicable. Experts on divorce, separation and family law reform Kate Daly joins Isabel to discuss relationships in midlife – when is it best to call time? What do you do once you decide divorce is the only option? Is it possible to have an 'amicable' separation? Come to our live event in June with Second Act favourite Jo Good. Link here:

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75:42

Jane Green: How I knew it was time to end my marriage...

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/06/15

This episode is brought to you by amicable. New York Times Bestselling author Jane Green opens up about shame she felt of living a lie, ending her marriage, losing her identity and coming out as bisexual 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

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82:52

Nicki Chapman: What really happened in the 90s

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/06/08

This week presenter Nicki Chapman opens up about her wild showbiz past, the terrifying brain surgery that made her face her own mortality, and why she is fiercely grateful to turn 60.After a glittering PR career looking after The Spice Girls, Take That and S Club 7, Nicki Chapman’s life came to an abrupt standstill when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019. The Magic Radio host now has a renewed positivity for life after doctors warned she could have died during the operation to remove

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24:31

I'm single in midlife but dating apps terrify me - help!

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/06/04

In the first ever episode of Second Act's new bonus series, Second Act Unpacked, comedian and author Helen Thorn joins Isabel to take a deep dive into navigating the dating scene in midlife. Following a difficult and highly publicised divorce, Helen gets refreshingly candid about what it’s really like to put yourself back out there in your 40s.Have a question you'd like Host: Isabel Mohan Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Celine Ponio Bagtas Executive producers: Isabel Mohan and Danielle

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70:42

Shazia Mirza: I led a secret double life as a comedian

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/06/01

This week, brilliant comedian and presenter Shazia Mirza joins Ateh on the podcast. From her early days navigating a strict upbringing in Birmingham to her secret double life as a science teacher by day and an aspiring stand-up comic by night, Shazia opens up about the sheer tenacity it took to break free. 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

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77:18

Andrea McLean: I was 24 hours from death – here's...

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/05/25

Former Loose Women host Andrea McLean opens up about her unusual childhood, the shame of failure in her 50s, her terrifying dice with death, and how she found the strength to start again. When Andrea Mclean hit rock bottom and lost everything she had worked for in her fifties, she felt so much shame she refused to even tell her closest friends. 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

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65:15

Gabby Logan: My biggest mistakes and why I’m owning...

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/05/18

In an intimate conversation that spans the highs of a 30-year broadcasting career to the deeply personal depths of family grief, Gabby Logan opens up about the moments that truly define her. The trailblazing presenter reflects on her 'soulful' journey – one marked by the early loss of her brother and a career that she was once told would expire before she hit 30. Gabby shares the touching story of the 'sliding doors' night she met her husband of 25 years, Kenny Logan, and the secret to their

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50:25

Karen Millen: How I bounced back at 63 after losing...

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/05/11

Fashion mogul Karen Millen OBE opens up about the ‘disaster and downfall’ that came after she sold her business for £100m, how she bounced back after losing everything and how she is starting again in her 60s.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

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65:35

Bryony Gordon: At 45 I'm scared of getting addicted...

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/05/04

Journalist and author Bryony Gordon opens up to Ateh this week about her struggles with addiction and alcoholism, the OCD that has shaped much of her life and how her body image has changed in midlife. 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

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46:59

Adele Roberts: Bowel cancer at 42 gave me the chance...

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/04/27

Inspirational Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts opens up about the second chance her bowel cancer diagnosis gave her, her surprise Royal fan club, why she came out on Big Brother and the ‘big mistake’ which changed her life. 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

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65:55

Glynis Barber: Why you need to stop dressing for your...

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/04/20

Actress and Second Act columnist Glynis Barber opens up about the crippling anxiety she felt after the menopause, tragedy that kicked off her acting career, why she continues to ‘torture’ herself, inside her 30 year marriage to Dempsey and Makepeace co-star Michael Brandon and her secrets to looking good inside and out at 70. 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

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66:48

SJ Mee: How I navigate having a blended family in my 40s

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/04/13

Sky News presenter Sarah Jane Mee opens up about finding love in her 40s, her stalker shock, the impact her daughter has had on her career, the importance of midlife friends and how she has created the perfect step-family dynamic. Sarah-Jane presents The UK Tonight, Mon-Thurs at 8pm. 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

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52:10

Hermione Norris: I dropped my mask after menopause

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/04/06

In this episode, Cold Feet actress Hermione Norris opens up about how her volatile childhood shaped her approach to motherhood, the downside to having children later in life, why she is suspicious of passion and her lifechanging 50s.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

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78:13

Donna Ashworth: I stopped fighting Mother Nature and...

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/03/30

Content warning: This episode contains themes that some listeners may find distressing.Poet Donna Ashworth opens up about her midlife ‘earthquake’ that changed everything, coping with echoes of anorexia amongst the noise of weight loss jabs, her mental health tools to keep her OCD at bay, and why she loved turning 50. 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

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52:53

Sarah Beeny: Breast cancer at 50 reshaped my entire life

Second Act with Ateh Jewel ·

2026/03/23

In an incredibly candid and heartwarming chat, the UK’s favourite property expert, Sarah Beeny, invites us into her world like never before. From her "weird" childhood and the scathing school reports that predicted she’d amount to nothing, to becoming a national treasure and property mogul, Sarah proves that being different is exactly what makes you a success. 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

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