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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 1H

Jane Fallon: I became brave and bonkers after perimenopause

from Second Act with Ateh Jewel · host Hello! Magazine Ltd.

Bestselling author and former TV producer Jane Fallon opens up about quitting her successful career to follow her dream job in midlife, why she decided not to have children with her partner of almost 40 years Ricky Gervais, her views on aging and how insomnia inspired her bravest move. 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 with support from Danielle Lawler Editors: Celine Ponio Bagtas and Chelsey Ranore Executive producer: Isabel Mohan 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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