{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6560ba37a0ec71001269fc1e/6adc6b468b1eeffaa2cae6e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Janey Smith | The Reality of Second Chance Romance","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6560ba37a0ec71001269fc1e/1792830247843-af953b07-cc64-47bd-9c37-23c9e8d35203.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does it take to open your heart again after years of being single - and let the nation watch?</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode Michelle Ford is joined by <strong>Janey Smith from My Mum, Your Dad</strong> for a warm, honest conversation about second-chance romance, rebuilding confidence and finding love in midlife.</p><p>Recently engaged to <strong>Roger Hawes</strong>, Janey reflects on the brave decision to join the dating show with her son’s encouragement. With him heading off to university, she recognised that she wanted companionship - but putting herself out there meant confronting fears about trust, vulnerability and getting hurt again.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore dating after heartbreak, navigating a relationship with someone who has experienced bereavement, and making space for a new love story while respecting the past.</p><p>Janey also opens up about perimenopause and losing her confidence on stage as a singer after decades in the entertainment industry and why the person you see on screen might not tell the whole story.</p><p><br></p><p>And, of course, we talk about Roger, their engagement and what this next chapter means to h er.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>• Finding love in midlife after years of being single</p><p>• Taking a chance on reality show <em>My Mum,Your Dad</em></p><p>• Roger, their engagement and building a future together</p><p>• Navigating love after loss and overcoming past heartbreak</p><p>• Trust, vulnerability and the fear of being someone’s “stepping stone”</p><p>• Perimenopause, self-confidence and feeling comfortable socially</p><p>• Dating apps, first impressions and giving connection a chance</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered whether you could fall in love again, or felt nervous about taking that first step, this conversation offers warmth, reassurance and plenty to think about.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Michelle</strong></p><p>Follow Michelle Ford for more author interviews, book recommendations, radio and podcast content, and conversations about books, life, confidence and everything in between.</p><p>Instagram: <u><a href=\"@michellefordofficial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@michellefordofficial</a></u> <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/michellefordinterviewspod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@michellefordinterviewspod</a></u></p><p>Podcast: Michelle Ford Interviews</p><p>YouTube<strong>:</strong> <u><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleFordInterviews\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@michellefordinterviews</a></u></p><p>TikTok: <u><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@michellefordofficial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@michellefordofficial</a></u></p><p>Email: <u><a href=\"mailto:twowomenchatting@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">twowomenchatting@gmail.com</a></u></p><p>Website: <u><a href=\"https://www.michellefordinterviews.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">michellefordinterviews.com</a></u></p><p>Media/brand enquiries: <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kindlingtalent/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@kindlingtalent</a></u></p><p>Produced by: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/emmatind/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tindall Productions</a></p><p><br></p><p>#secondchances #midliferomance #mymumyourdad #loveover40 #realityshow #</p>","author_name":"Michelle Ford"}