Pretty Covered

In this warm and honest episode of Pretty Covered , host Jess Silva sits down with actress and mum of three Helen Flanagan, who grew up in the public eye after landing the role of Rosie Webster on Coronation Street at just nine years old. Helen reflects on growing up on the cobbles, dealing with bullying and online comments about her skin as a teenager, and how her time in the jungle meant people...

In this deeply personal episode of Pretty Covered , host Jess Silva sits down with mum of three and content creator Fay Mahon, who shares her experience of surviving cervical cancer in her twenties, losing her first husband Karl suddenly at 29, and rebuilding her life while raising two young children. Fay opens up about being diagnosed with stage one cervical cancer following her first smear test,...

In this uplifting episode of Pretty Covered, host Jess Silva sits down with influencer and thyroid cancer survivor Demi Jones , who opens up about her whirlwind diagnosis at just 22 years old, after being dismissed for months as “young and healthy.” Demi walks us through the emotional and practical challenges of receiving a cancer diagnosis so early in life, the urgent need for self-advocacy, and...

In this raw episode of Pretty Covered , host Jess Silva sits down with home and fashion influencer Kat Dodd ( @homewithkat_ ), who shares the terrifying night she found her partner, Adam, in cardiac arrest and the aftermath that followed. Kat takes us through the harrowing moment she performed CPR in the middle of the night, how her quick thinking saved Adam’s life, and the five agonising days tha...

In this empowering episode of Pretty Covered , host Jess Silva is joined by fitness coach and TV personality Gabby Allen. Gabby opens up about losing her dad to a brain tumour when she was just 20 years old, the suddenness of it all, and the financial and emotional aftermath that followed. Gabby speaks candidly about how her dad’s illness reshaped her outlook on life, responsibility, and legacy. F...

In this heartfelt episode, Jess Silva is joined by TV personality and mum of twins, Frankie Essex. Frankie opens up about the devastating loss of her mum at just 13 years old, the silence that followed, and how she pieced together the truth herself in the years that came after. She reflects on stepping into a parental role far too young, how grief shaped her teenage years, and how becoming a mum h...

In this moving episode, Jess Silva is joined by Rosie Moss, Widowed AF founder and mother of three whose life changed overnight when her husband Ben was tragically lost at sea whilst diving in 2018. His body was never recovered. Rosie speaks candidly about the heartbreak of her sudden loss, navigating through her traumatic grief, and the pressure of taking over her husband’s business while raising...

In this episode, host Jess Silva is joined by broadcaster, activist, and founder of GIRLvsCANCER, Lauren Mahon. Lauren opens up about receiving a breast cancer diagnosis in her early 30s, the emotional and financial challenges that followed, and why honest conversations around health, money, and the messy parts of life are more important than ever. This powerful and candid conversation explores th...

In this candid and inspiring episode, host Jess Silva sits down with presenter, reality star and proud mum Amy Hart. Known for her honesty around fertility, health, and motherhood, Amy brings warmth and wisdom to a deeply personal conversation about preparing for the unexpected while building the life you dream of. Amy opens up about navigating a cervical cancer scare during her first pregnancy, t...

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, host Jess Silva sits down with financial coach, speaker, and author Selina Flavius. Selina is the founder of Black Girl Finance and a powerful voice for women’s financial confidence and independence. Selina shares the story of losing her fiancé suddenly in 2022 and the financial, legal, and emotional aftermath that followed. Her personal experience, being...

Today’s episode is packed with practical, empowering insight as host Jess Silva is joined by financial advisor and educator Zoë Burt . Zoë is the co-founder of Financial Freedom Coach and a passionate advocate for helping women take control of their finances. In this episode, Zoë breaks down everything from savings and investing to pensions and life insurance, all with clear, jargon-free explanati...

Today we're joined by Kelsey Parker, podcaster, entrepreneur, mum and widow of Tom Parker, as she shares her story of love, loss, grief, and the strength she found when being strong was her only option.  Kelsey opens up about talking honestly about death, dealing with judgment, and her experience of having cover in place when she needed it most. 💗 This episode is brought to you by Polly. If you n...

Welcome to Pretty Covered - the podcast that makes protection feel personal. Hosted by Jess Silva , this series opens up honest conversations about life, love, loss, and looking after the people who matter most. We’re here to help you feel confident, calm, and well - pretty covered. Brought to you by Polly