
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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | a year ago |
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Queen of the West End Kerry Ellis opens up about performing for the royal family, balancing motherhood with a global career, taking up running in midlife and how she inspired Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked career.
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Anna Mathur, psychotherapist and author of How to Stop Snapping at the People You Love, joins Isabel this week to discuss perimenopause, rage and more.
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Author and actress Robinne Lee joins Ateh on this week's episode to dish on the global phenomenon of her bestselling novel-turned-hit-movie, The Idea of You, the staggering, real-life car crash that shifted her entire worldview, her fiercely bold dec... more
Bestselling author Emma Straub joins Ateh to discuss her writing, how she coped with her grief following the death of her father, and how she turned her boyband obsession into a bestselling novel. She also explains how she curates unshakeable self-co... more
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I absolutely LOVE this podcast. Listen to it every day. Ateh really cheers you up. xx
Loved the interview with Jo Good. What a fabulous woman ! Love you Jo ! x
Really enjoyed the episode with Naga Munchetty. You two had great banter and shared philosophies on life. The ads in between weren’t intrusive and I’ll definitely be subscribing to the podcast.
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This show centers on midlife reinvention, resilience, and living ambitiously beyond traditional aging stereotypes. Through candid interviews with high-profile women from media, fashion, sports, and entertainment, hosts explore second-act journeys—from career pivots and health challenges to motherhood, menopause, and creative reinvention. Episodes tend to blend personal storytelling with practical insights on authenticity, work-life balance, and building meaningful projects later in life, often drawing on vulnerability, ambition, and collaboration to illustrate how a compelling second act can redefine success. A notable strength is the guest diversity—ranging from performers and journalists to entrepreneurs and authors—creating a rich tapest... more
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Recent guests on Second Act include:
1. Kerry Ellis
2. Anna Mathur
3. Robinne Lee
4. Emma Straub
5. Emma Bardwell
6. Paula Sutton
7. Paris Hilton
8. Fran Cutler
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