Dear Jill

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Dear Jill

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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

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Episodes

14. 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.

Mar 11, 2025•43 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast

13. 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....

Mar 04, 2025•35 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast

12. 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....

Feb 25, 2025•30 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast

11. 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....

Feb 18, 2025•41 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast

10. 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.

Feb 11, 2025•39 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

9. 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.

Feb 04, 2025•37 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

8. 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.

Jan 28, 2025•35 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

7. 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.

Jan 21, 2025•36 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

6. 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....

Jan 14, 2025•36 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

5. 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....

Jan 07, 2025•39 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

4. 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....

Dec 31, 2024•33 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

3. 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.

Dec 24, 2024•43 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

2. 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.

Dec 17, 2024•33 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

1. 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....

Dec 10, 2024•25 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

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 ...

Dec 09, 2024•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast