Dear Jill with Jill Halfpenny

Dear Jill with Jill Halfpenny

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 one caller, live from their Newcastle based studio. 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. Have a dilemma you want to share? Send us a voice note on Instagram @DearJillPodcast You can also email us at dearjill@unlockedpodcasts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

July 29, 2025 44 mins

Do you believe in messages from the higher side of life? In this Episode, Jill explains the importance of being present, which is not always as straightforward when dealing with what life throws at us. From ‘beggy’ friends not replying to messages to the messages that go unnoticed from a loved on. Jill also answers your dilemmas on pet bereavement and media detoxes.


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How serious do you take life? That’s the question Jill Halfpenny is asking you today on Dear Jill. Are you able to let go? Or do you hold on a little too tight? Jill is here to answer your dilemma’s, from not wanting to prepare to lose a loved one to one night stand advice. Jill also reveals how she brings up death in conversations and losing someone in a beautiful way.


00:00 Intro

00:50 How Seriously Do You Take Life?

04:06 Being...

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Today on Dear Jill, Jill Halfpenny chats about the wisdom she has taken from working with some of the older greats in acting after working with Gavin & Stacey Star Larry Lamb. Jill is here to answer your dilemmas including, second guessing relationships and stealing pets. Jill also opens up on what to do with the physical belongings of someone you have lost, and when is the right time to let them go.


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We are 6 months through the year and Jill reflects on goals setting. Jill answers your dilemma's including cheating and feeling paranoid, to marriage and how important your name is. Jill also discusses proposals and opens up about her perfect proposal (which she did not get first time round).


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00:26 Hitting Half The Year

07:29 Is My Partner Cheating?

12:06 How To He...

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In this Episode we hear Jill explain the importance of communication with your child and how we should not be afraid to talk about loved ones who have passed in front of them. Jill also debates the tricky conversation on posting photos of your children online, from fun family trips to school photos. We also hear about the mysterious bunch of flowers. 


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Jill is here to answer your Dilemma’s big and small. From In-laws excluding family members to how fair your family was growing up.  Jill explains the importance of both having a shoulder to cry on and being the shoulder too. Giving her advice for those who need to talk in a crisis.


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00:26 Making A Call When You Need To Talk!

07:01 Does Money Change People?

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In this episode Jill gives us the low down when it comes to filming. Chatting how filming schedules work and what to do when you feel like the new girl. Jill shares her top tips for feeling confident and answers your dilemmas on how to deal with life changing events and working out marriage after having a child.


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01:14 Feeling Like The ‘New Girl’

05:48 Top Tips ...

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Today on Dear Jill we hear from those at different stages of grief. From Grieving a tricky relationship with your father to what grieving a partner’s passing without the marriage title feels like. Jill also chats about the struggle of letting go, hearing about those ready to move on when grief is still present. 


Producer Emma shares her little book of celebrity quotes where we hear from Ed Sheeran, Emma Stone and Jill’s sur...

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In this episode of Dear Jill, Jill opens up about when to leave a relationship even though it is going to hurt and putting your life first instead of delaying for others. Jill also answers your dilemmas on tight mates, boyfriend spending too much time with the boys and if you are recognised by a “fan” on a first date. 


Additionally Jill chats how AI can be your friend… if you treat it nicely that is!


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Jill is here answering yet more of your dilemmas from wanting to get kinky in the bedroom to worrying your friend is taking things too far. Jill also chats about her time in Calendar Girls and the time she had to take a bath in some milk!


00:00 Intro

00:45 How To Deal With Menopausal Skin

08:07 Is Jill Tempted With A Facelift?

09:25 My Mum Worries Too Much About The Little Things, How Can I Help Her?

14:52 I Have Just Left A Control...

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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 Workp...

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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 Celeb...

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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