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.

Second Act with Ateh Jewel is a society podcast hosted by Ateh Jewel, with 83 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ateh Jewel hosts Second Act with Ateh Jewel, a society show with 83 episodes published.

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  Episode #67

  Juliet Angus: This is the best way to survive an empty nest

  Sep 27, 20261h 1m

  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 ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ 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

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  Episode #66

  Angellica Bell: Why working hard was the only way I could process my grief

  Sep 20, 202650 min

  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 ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ 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

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  Second Act with Ateh Jewel

  Who even am I now my kids don’t need me as much?

  Sep 16, 202635 min

  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 secondactpod@hellomagazine.com 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

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  Episode #65

  Anastacia: I thought I had early onset dementia and a brain tumour

  Sep 13, 20261h 12m

  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 ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #64

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

  Sep 6, 20261h 3m

  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

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