Dear Jill
Do you have a burning question and need advice? Asking questions out loud is the first step toward finding answers, whether it’s about coping with loss, understanding why everyone loves Taylor Swift except you, or discovering your purpose and what really makes you tick!With a career spanning stage and screen and a life marked by profound personal experiences, Jill brings an unfiltered approach to life's most complex questions.Every Tuesday, Jill is here to offer her perspective on any question you have, big or small. Jill answers listener dilemmas that are sent in via voice notes, including speaking to...
S1 E17 · Tue, April 01, 2025
Am I Coping Too Well? Stages Of Grieving a Loved One
Jill is here to answer your dilemma's big and small. This week Jill chats about trust in a relationship, calling out red flags in the workplace and how if you are struggling to get work, what can you do to stand out! Jill also chats about grief and the different stages of coping with losing a loved one. 00:00 Intro 00:36 Celebrity Crushes 06:22 I Don't Trust My Partners Guy Best Friend 14:52 Should I Call Out Red Flags in the Workplace? 18:04 No One Want's Me To Work For Them! 24:00 My Father Passed Away And I Am Coping Too Well 35:00 How Should I Feel When Grieving? 37:35 Dreaming Of Loved Ones How Have Passed 39:36 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E16 · Tue, March 25, 2025
How to deal with losing my Mum: Grieving this Mother Day
It’s our Mother’s Day Special of Dear Jill. In this week's episode we hear about your dilemma’s with your own Mum’s, Mam’s and Mom’s. How Mother in laws can be the making and breaking of a relationship and if you are grieving your own Mum this Mother’s Day, Jill can help. 00:00 Intro 00:44 A Message to Single Mothers on Mother's Day 04:42 Knowing You Don't Want to Become a Mother 06:38 Grieving My Mother on Mother's Day 11:34 Celebrating being a Mother 13:20 My Mum Gets Involved with EVERYTHING! 21:26 Jill's Mystic Ball 22:38 Would You Read the Book of Your Life? 23:27 Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason? 26:15 Help Me Help My Mum 32:40 Saying 'I Need to get Help' 34:32 My Husband is in the Middle of Me and My Mother In Law 40:47 What Roles Did You Play at School? 45:51 'Should I Feel Guilty for Having Fun with Someone Else's Mum?' 50:51 Mum, Mom or Mam? 53:02 Jill's Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E15 · Tue, March 18, 2025
Judgement, Juggling Communication and 'It's Just Stealing 1 Glass'
In this episode Jill opens up about growing up on screen and how she has become more accepting of herself and others. Jill also answers your dilemmas on noisy eaters, communicating with your partner and tells us what we CAN and CAN NOT take from a hotel room! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E14 · Tue, March 11, 2025
Solitude, Self Care and Sometimes Needing to Lie
Today on Dear Jill, Jill shares her thoughts on solitude and how self care is never selfish. Jill answers your dilemmas on tricky neighbours, compromising with your partner and hearing why Jill goes against being open and honest, to suggesting the best time to lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E13 · Tue, March 04, 2025
Adult Guilt, Group Chats and Guiding New Careers
In this episode Jill answers your questions on annoying group chats, feeling guilty doing adult things when you are a parent or partner and feeling anxiety when it comes to sex. Jill also shares her stories on being an actor and how a little bit of the characters she has played, have made her the woman she is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E12 · Tue, February 25, 2025
Gut Feelings, Enjoying the Moment and Eremition
Do you feel like life moves too fast, from your child growing up to experiencing loss? In this episode Jill chats about not worrying about the past or future and to enjoy being present in the moment.As well as hearing your dilemma Producer Emma chats through her friendship planning conundrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E11 · Tue, February 18, 2025
Power Playlists, Painting Plates and Processing Grief
Jill Halfpenny continues to answer your dilemma’s from the little niggly problems to whatever life decided to throw at us. In this episode we hear dietary demands to processing a loss in different stages of our lives. Jill also opens up about working in the creative industry and how we can be our own obstacle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E10 · Tue, February 11, 2025
Surprise Sexy Time, Love Languages and Fiancé Football Feuds
Love is in the air this week as Jill is back answering your valentines dilemmas. From being caught in the act to finding the balance of love vs lust. Jill shares her thoughts on navigating relationships from the budding beginnings to growing together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E9 · Tue, February 04, 2025
Absorbing Art, Acceptance and Returning to Dating Apps
In this episode Jill answers your dilemmas on friends who owe you, returning to work within the grief process and how to navigate dating in later life. Jill also shares her thoughts on worth and realising that everyone has a life as complex as your own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E8 · Tue, January 28, 2025
Moving On From Fear, Grief and Relationships
Today on the podcast we hear from those in movement. From moving to a new city for your dream job, to moving onto a new relationship. As well as talking about what stops us from moving on like fear and grief. Jill is back answering your dilemmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E7 · Tue, January 21, 2025
Savage Friends, Red Flags and How To Be A Good Parent
In this episode Jill chats about friendship groups, how introducing a partner can be daunting and how telling your friend their partner could be a walking red flag. Jill also gets a surprise caller from her niece Chelsea - and yes, we do hear about her 5 star feet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E6 · Tue, January 14, 2025
Feeling Worried, Finding Family and Fishy Flaws
Jill continues to sort your dilemma’s and when we say there is no problem too big or small we mean it! Even for fishy tales! In this episode Jill opened up a can or worms…or should we say fish. We also hear about new family findings as well as navigating through life and managing worry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E5 · Tue, January 07, 2025
Guilt, Grieving and Self-Governing
In this episode Jill dives into the feeling of guilt whether that be for the good or bad, from putting yourself in the driving seat of your life to not wanting to upset others. Jill explains how being the main character in your own life shapes YOU and how you should stay true to that shape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E4 · Tue, December 31, 2024
New Year, Better Me!
As we open the new calendar, set our resolutions and promise ourselves to do dry January, Jill is here with another episode to help you through your “New Year New Me” dilemmas. Hearing your issues as well as Jill’s thoughts on mindset as we go into, what feels like, the longest month of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E3 · Tue, December 24, 2024
Dear Santa (Jill)
In this episode of Dear Jill, we hear your Christmas dilemma (love it or hate it there is no judgement here). From practising the best poker face and wrapping gifts to having an empty chair at the dinner table this year, Jill channels her inner Mrs Claus to lend a helping hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E2 · Tue, December 17, 2024
Who Would YOU Be Without Fear?
Today we tackle fear. But fear not Jill Halfpenny may have the answers to your dilemmas. From the anxiety of not being a good parent to being scared to divert from your diary with a spontaneous plan, Jill navigates the unease and dread that may crop up in our head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E1 · Tue, December 10, 2024
Flippant Friends and Five Star Feet
Jill is here to offer her perspective on any question you have, big or small. In our first episode Jill opens up about dealing with the grief of losing her father and reflecting on rationalising your thoughts in a time of loss. We also hear your dilemmas from nailing the work life balance to how to bring up the topic of money with those cheap friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Mon, December 09, 2024
Welcome to Dear Jill!
Do you have a burning question and need advice? Asking questions out loud is the first step toward finding answers, whether it’s about coping with loss, understanding why everyone loves Taylor Swift except you, or discovering your purpose and what really makes you tick! With a career spanning stage and screen and a life marked by profound personal experiences, Jill brings an unfiltered approach to life's most complex questions. Jill is here to offer her perspective on any question you have, big or small. She’s also on a journey of curiosity and learning alongside you. While she won’t claim to have all the answers, Jill promises to provide honest and thoughtful insights, in a space where questions are explored together. We want to hear from you! If you have a dilemma that you want Jill to answer, leave voicenote on Instagram @DearJillPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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