Second Act with Ateh Jewel

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

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Producer: Millie Jackson

Editor: Juliet Walsh

Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan

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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.

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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

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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.

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Producer: Millie Jackson

Editor: Sonni Hendrickson

Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan

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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.

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Producer: Millie Jackson

Editor: Juliet Walsh

Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan

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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

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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.

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Producer: Millie Jackson

Editor: Juliet Walsh

Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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