Second Act Wellbeing Last Updated On | 29 Apr 2026
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Celebrity Acupuncturist Sarah Bradden reveals how grief can age your face, and the step-by-step tutorial on how to reverse it The more unusual perimenopause symptoms that are surprising — but our expert explains they happen for a reason... Rebecca Seal explains why women in midlife can develop new allergies — and why you should avoid unreliable online tests Facialist to the A-List Keren Bartov shares her ‘no-tox’ wisdom on how to achieve a glowing complexion in midlife When Jenny Holliday decided to try a cold dip at her local lido, she was surprised to find the side effects went way beyond tingly skin… Actress Glynis Barber talks to Second Act about how she got through some of the toughest times in her life The film director shares her tips on how to turn an empty nest into a fulfilling midlife exclusively with HELLO! in a new interview The poet opens up about her ‘debilitating’ issues with anorexia and OCD and reveals the transformational mental health tools that help her Glynis Barber's life has been a whirlwind recently, but she's purposefully looking for peace this year Ariane Sherine's experience of drastic weight loss has made her reconsider how she talks to her daughter about body image Can a normal busy mum in midlife benefit from the supermodel's intense morning regime? Lifelong fan Anniki Sommerville puts it to the test... Second Act expert Nadia Alibhai explains why vitamin D is so crucial in midlife, and how you can make sure you're getting enough After grieving beloved friends and family members, the presenter shares her secrets to keeping healthy and happy in your second act As the Love Is Blind presenter celebrates her milestone birthday, we find out how she's honed her iconic look over the years On this week's Second Act podcast, national treasure Gaby Roslin reflects on her successful career, almost a decade of sobriety and how grief has changed her Our shopping editor shares the tips and products to combat perimenopause sleep issues, including temperature-regulating linen and silk. Before her diagnosis this week with early stage breast cancer, writer Jane Fallon told Second Act that she was embracing getting older Everyone seems to be a sexy witch on Instagram these days – how can we make sure we don’t get scammed? Woo woo expert Jo Carnegie explores the murky world of social media spirituality Celebrities and experts open up about why women should 'give to gain' on this International Women's Day to thrive in midlife Dr Ellie Rashid answered your burning questions about menopause skin in our first live expert Q&A. Here's what we learned... No, we're not just on Instagram! Our phones can feel like a lifeline, but digital wellness expert Laura Wyatt-Smith has tips on unplugging to avoid burnout Over the years, Glynis Barber has perfected her sense of style, looking as chic at rehearsals as she does on the red carpet. Here, she talks us through her shopping rules Even if you're not a world famous supermodel, you can learn a thing or two from the tweaks Cindy Crawford has made to her routine in midlife Writer Alison Perry’s confidence was rock bottom until she decided to dress herself happy in her forties Beauty entrepreneur Jo Malone CBE opens up to Ateh Jewel about her cure for crippling anxiety, the impact of selling off her business and how cancer changed her life The popular comedian and mental health advocate talks about the power of reinvention, her most famous interview guests and how meditation helped her in the jungle See the before and after images of EastEnders' Tamzin Outhwaite non-surgical facelift that changed her life and gave her confidence back Beauty editor Cassie Steer reflects on her disappearing brows and suspects hormones are to blame Our Second Act community had lots to say about Dr Louise Newson's new thoughts on menopause Energy, metabolism, mood, libido, mental clarity and vitality are all impacted by low testosterone The UK's best-known menopause expert Dr Louise Newson shares her own lifestyle tips to help support you through perimenopause and beyond If you're deep in winter doom and gloom and feeling frazzled, osteopath and Second Act columnist Nadia Alibhai has a few practical tips Second Act's agony aunt Mariella Frostrup relates to a reader's winter hair woes We spoke to leading menopause expert Dr Louise Newson about her new perimenopause documentary — but what she told us about hormones was surprising A diagnosis of generalised anxiety disorder took Glynis Barber by surprise in midlife - but she was determined to beat it When Ellie Fennell's hair suddenly went curly in her forties, she turned to a few experts who've helped her embrace her midlife mane Writer Alison Perry says reconnecting with her teenage loves – and friendships – makes adulting in her 40s a lot easier Millions of women in the UK are using weight loss medication, but many of them in secret. Vanessa Holburn, author of Secret Women: What We Hide and Why, explores their reasons