The Second Half

Well what a listen, whilst Jane has been having emergency root canal treatment her co-host Andy has been living his best life. We won't spoil it all here, but have a listen to hear about a new book, a TedX and a big win!! The title of this episode is the title of Andy's recent TEDx talk. Until Jane listened she hadn't fully grasped the power of this topic and the thoughts behind it. Ha...

Your host Jane introduces Wingwoman Caroline Rust and they start with how they actually met before digging into the Discover Your Second Half   event which launches soon. From there the conversation opens out into Caroline's "radical candour" take on cutting through curated social media, the risk of treating AI as a 24-hour therapist, and her own decade-long perimenopause journey bef...

Jane and Andy get together for a long-overdue catch-up. Neither of them expected the conversation to include bum holes and bumps, but that's where it went! Poor Jane has been in the wars for the last six weeks, but she shares her stories and her top tips for moving from feeling like a victim to becoming a victor by focusing on what she  can  do. Something exciting is also brewing for women in...

In this episode of the Second Half podcast, Jane welcomes Rachel Bird to share her inspiring second half story. Having first met many years ago through triathlon and stood on several start lines together, the two reconnect for an honest and heartfelt conversation. Together, they explore their shared passion for helping others, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and what life in the seco...

Andy is back with hosting duties and dives into what Lady Jane has been up to over the last few weeks. Warning: it’s an exhausting listen with all her endurance antics! But don’t think you need to be superhuman to get moving or take on challenges. In this episode, Jane shares her story from the last 25 years — going from managing 8 minutes on a treadmill to sometimes thinking she’s Forrest Gump an...

Jane welcomes Paul Reeve, founder of Sky Blue Adventures, for a conversation about building a business with purpose at its heart. After a career in the Police, Paul knew he didn’t want to return to a “normal job” once he retired. Instead, he began building Sky Blue Adventures as a side hustle creating a lifestyle business that not only changes the lives of the people who join his adventures, but a...

Andy has taken the reigns again as host and by giving a very warm welcome to his co-host 'Lady Jane' is clearly flattering her so he can be host again! We started with hormones and HRT and somehow ended up asking a bigger question, when did “fun” stop being such a big part of life? In this episode, we chat about midlife changes, shifting priorities, and the surprising difference between fu...

Welcome to this episode - Are you past your sell-by date? Jane is your host for this episode, and she welcomes Sarah Barker to share insights about thinking ahead to your second-half career. Sarah is a huge cheerleader and supporter of the Second Half, as well as a Founding Hub member. Day-to-day, she is an experienced executive coach helping leaders with professional development, career managemen...

Midlife - when your back goes out more than you do, your purpose gets lost, but your ambitions can suddenly come back stronger than ever. Making you the hero of your story! In this episode, your hosts dive into health kicks, fitness flips, and the bold (possibly reckless) decision to start something new 'The second half'. This is the episode where we try to agree our elevator pitch. It’s p...

Jane welcomes her friend and guest James Walsgrove to this episode to delve into starting a lifestyle business with the end in mind. Having spent many years working for BT, James then set up Norfolk’s only Triathlon shop.  But getting frustrated with everyone coming in whilst on a bike ride he realised retail wasn’t for him. Instead a career which enabled him to work where he wants so that he can...

Welcome  Mike Dawson  from  MDA Ltd  to this episode. Mike is a fellow midlifer (albeit a little younger than Jane and Andy) who has made some huge career pivots since leaving the army. He’s now the owner of  MDA Ltd , a business that was born from a few gin and tonics and a spontaneous Friday-night idea! Mike’s passion for what he does is absolutely infectious. In this episode, host Jane chats wi...

Your Second Half  host Jane Hannah welcomes  Tiana Scott  in this episode to explore what it means to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the unknown. After many years in the NHS, Tiana recently took a bold “Second Half” leap from healthcare into the world of insurance. She shares her motivations, feelings, and personal experiences along the way. Tune in and be inspired by her journey of  Se...

Welcome to the Second Half Podcast, hosted by Jane Hannah. In this episode, Jane is joined by her very first guest, Keely Armitt, who shares her inspiring journey from employment to self-employment. Having worked together many moons ago, this conversation is also a long-overdue catch-up about life, growth, and reinvention. Both now navigating self-employment in their second half, Jane and Keely ta...

Andy Moss and Jane Hannah from  The Second Half  are so excited to welcome you to Episode One of the podcast. In this first episode, they’re sharing how two midlifers came together, the story behind  The Second Half , and what inspired this journey in the first place. Along the way, Andy and Jane will be exploring plenty of “why’s” asking the questions that matter, reflecting on change, and helpin...

Jane is always on the move but recently, she started to feel… stuck. Despite doing all the “right” things, she noticed she was slowing down, feeling flatter, and not quite as full of beans as she’d like to be. Then, at a menopause event, she met Maria Marsh from NuMi — a specialist testing hub for people who already move their bodies and want real evidence that what they’re doing is actually worki...

Jane kicks off the pre-festive season with an uplifting episode featuring her mate Bargie (aka Lewis Wardale). After bonding over a water bottle four years ago, they’ve become the kind of friends who pull each other into big challenges and bigger dreams. They unpack what resilience really looks like, why kindness matters, and how the people around you shape your growth. Bargie’s latest mission? Ra...

Sorry for the lack of episodes lately, but we’re back—and with an absolute cracker. Jane is joined by her new friend  Triathlon Tom , who shares his inspiring journey from spending most of his time in the pub to now spending it in the pool, on the bike, or out running. In just six months, the power of movement and creating forward momentum has completely transformed Tom’s life. He talks about the...

Your host Jane is delighted to welcome an old friend and colleague to this episode to talk about mid life! Darren Lawrence from Front Foot Coaching shares his amazing insights from his 'Understanding Mid Life for Men' research and findings. We hear too much about mid life crisis points but how about reframing that and think about mid life as your half time? A chance to take all your experi...

Jane is delighted to welcome Neil Hawkes to this episode. Neil is better known as being Dr Values. Which you will have to listen to the episode to find out why. Having worked together over the years Jane your host and Neil delve deep into the importance of values. dignity, ethical vocabulary and how to be self led by the authentic you. Don't let all these big words turn you off from listening...

How was your summer? Jane your host was whizzing around on her bike and retiring from Long Distance triathlon (we will see)! Jane is delighted on this episode to chat to her friend and old colleague Andy Heald to see what he has been up to and how he finds his energy. Andy provides a very personal insight into his life and his mental wellbeing journey over the last few years. Sharing his top tips...

Your host Jane is delighted to welcome Andy Moss from Oakbridge Consulting to this episode. Having known Andy for nearly 5 yrs they have a good reminisce about how they met at Army Camp and how their values and passions have led them to taking the plunge to make a change in their professional lives. Andy gives a great insight into energy and motivation and also the importance of doing what you say...

This week’s guest is the wonderful Rachel Scandling who shares so many insights from an exciting career and life to date.  As one of the first women in the Navy to go to sea Rachel has experiences and values which we can all learn from and use to reflect on our own values. Your host Jane met Rachel on a mountain in Mallorca earlier in the year when they were both cycling. Instantly bonding over a...

Jane your host is delighted to welcome back Mia Everitt to the More Energy Time Podcast to share her journey since the last episode. Mia was a popular guest first time round with her words of wisdom and outlook on life. Having told us about her journey through university and ambitions of joining the army she comes back to tell us what has and hasn't been happening. An important set of lessons...

Your host Jane Hannah welcomes another Jane to this episode to hear all about their recent girls cycling trip to Mallorca. They talk about the mountains they conquered, the wine they drunk and the incredible on and off the bike bonding that the group had. Some excellent takeaways from this chat around stepping back when there are others to help and why just getting shit done is important. They tal...

Jane is excited to introduce Claire Russell to this episode. Claire is an awesome individual who not only shares Jane's passion for going to bed as early as possible but someone who really recognises the importance of putting yourself first.  Being a phenomenally busy lady doesn't stop Claire prioritising herself to make the time to do the things that she knows are important to what she needs to g...