Dear Jill with Jill Halfpenny

Why Me? How To Deal With Self Blame

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Why does it always happen to me? Trust me it's not ONLY you! Jill Halfpenny is back answering your dilemmas from choosing a pet or baby? How to deal with an abusive past and having healthy relationships within our lives.

Jill also wants to know what you can't live without and inventions you wish had been made!

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00:00 Intro

00:35 Great Inventions

06:40 Cat or Baby?

14:56 Working Through Abuse

22:39 Why Do We Blame Ourselves?

25:07 Is This A Healthy Friendship?

31:46 Emma’s Inventions

34:25 Stylish Jill

26:35 Wearing The Same Bra

29:27 Final Thoughts

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How To Deal With Anxiety? Being More Present!

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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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00:00 Intro

00:47 The Holiday Blues

02:09 Love On The Spectrum - The Way To Date

06:15 How To Deal With ‘Beggy’ Friends?

15:00 Should I Let My Dog Go?

19:50 The Pet Undertaker

22:36 Am I Getting Messages From Someone Who’s Passed?

29:20 What Message Would You Want To Leave?

31:02 How To Deal With Anxiety?

40:00 Jill’s Media Detox

42:58 WFS - Working From Sunbed

43:25 Final Thoughts

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I Have Cheated! Should I Own Up Or Lie?

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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 Able To ‘Let Go’

06:14 My Boyfriend Is Not Fully Present In Our Relationship

11:40 Jill’s Time On Record Breakers

13:39 I Have Never Lost Any Family. Should I Prepare For It?

18:25 How To Bring Up Death In A Conversation

21:35 Loosing Someone In A “Beautiful” Way

25:55 Questions To Ask Your Parents Before They Die

27:54 I Have Cheated! What Should I Do?

33:04 One Night Stand Or Deep Communication?

37:21 Would You Want To Know Your Partner Cheated?

40:49 Outro

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How To Let Go: What Do I Do With The Physical Belongings Of Someone I've Lost?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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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00:00 Intro

00:15 Wisdom That Comes From Older People

05:19 Second Guessing A Complicated Relationship

08:44 My Cat Is Stealing From My Neighbour

10:47 Emma’s Stealing Cat

14:19 It’s More Than Just A “Tacky” Picture To Me

18:14 Choosing your own Family

22:18 Letting Go Of The Physical Things After Loss

24:55 Words Of Wisdom From Larry Lamb

28:01 Being A Reflective Person

29:37 “I Cannot Imagine Retiring”

31:10 Final Thoughts

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Should Women Propose: Will My Partner Feel Threatened?

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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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00:00 Intro

00:26 Hitting Half The Year

07:29 Is My Partner Cheating?

12:06 How To Help Yourself Being Paranoid

13:33 Should I Still Get Married The Second Time?

20:54 Should I Have To Change My Last Name?

24:48 Should The Woman Propose?

30:37 Jill’s First Proposal

33:43 Outro

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How To Explain Death To Children And The Questions They Might Ask

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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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00:00 Intro

00:23 Spring Has Sprung

04:21 Being A Self Starter

06:07 The Best Job!

07:39 Am I Being Watched? The Mysterious Bunch of Flowers

11:35 How To Explain Death To Children

18:23 How Death Was Described To Jill As A Child

21:35 What Children Can Ask About Death?

22:56 Should I Post Pictures Of My Children Online?

29:17 Taking Picture To Post Online

32:58 Jill Taking Pictures With Fans

33:40 SULA (Sweaty Upper Lip Alert)

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Arguing about Inheritance: Does Money Change People?

Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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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00:00 Intro

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

07:01 Does Money Change People?

13:08 Connecting With Money

14:12 How Can I Be More Than A Shoulder To Cry On?

19:51 My In-Laws Are Leaving Out My Youngest Son

27:03 How Fair Is Your Family?

32:58 Final Thoughts

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I Have Lost My Identity As I Get Older, How Do I Start My Life Again?

Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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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00:00 Intro

01:14 Feeling Like The ‘New Girl’

05:48 Top Tips For Feeling Confident

08:43 How Filming Schedules Work?

11:41 He Doesn’t Want To Get Married Anymore!

16:39 How Do I Manage Life Changing Events?

27:22 Help! I Have Lost My Identity As I Get Older

33:46 Jill’s On The Tango Poll

34:50 Final Thoughts

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How To Grieve A Person I Did Not Know: Complex Grief With Jill Halfpenny

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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 surprise David Tennent meeting.

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‘I Wish They Hated Me’ When Is The Right Time To End A Relationship?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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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Leaving A Controlling Relationship And Why You Should NEVER Go Back

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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 Controlling Relationship. Should I Go Back?

18:40 Will My Friend Take It Too Far?

21:25 Jill's Bath In Milk

24:12 I'm A Police Officer And My Wife Wants Me To Use My Handcuffs

27:41 What's Your Type?

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Am I Coping Too Well? Stages Of Grieving a Loved One

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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

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How To Deal With Losing My Mum: Grieving This Mother Day

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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

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Judgement, Juggling Communication and 'It's Just Stealing 1 Glass'

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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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Solitude, Self Care and Sometimes Needing to Lie

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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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Adult Guilt, Group Chats and Guiding New Careers

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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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Gut Feelings, Enjoying the Moment and Eremition

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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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Power Playlists, Painting Plates and Processing Grief

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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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Surprise Sexy Time, Love Languages and Fiancé Football Feuds

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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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Absorbing Art, Acceptance and Returning to Dating Apps

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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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Moving On From Fear, Grief and Relationships

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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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Savage Friends, Red Flags and How To Be A Good Parent

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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Feeling Worried, Finding Family and Fishy Flaws

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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Guilt, Grieving and Self-Governing

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:00:44 GMT

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.

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New Year, Better Me!

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:00:11 GMT

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.

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Dear Santa (Jill)

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:00:36 GMT

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.

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Who Would YOU Be Without Fear?

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:00:39 GMT

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.

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Flippant Friends and Five Star Feet

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:00:24 GMT

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.

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Welcome to Dear Jill!

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:18:20 GMT

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.

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