018 Formidable Over Forty: Going Beyond the Spotlight with Gail Porter

Gail Porter is a TV and radio personality, speaker, and activist. Gail’s journey has taken her through all sides of the media – from presenting children’s TV, to modelling, to reality TV, to creating hard-hitting documentaries, to stand-up comedy.

On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Gail’s bravery and optimism shine through as we go beyond the spotlight to find out more her life. Gail shares more about facing homelessness, debt, hair loss, and mental health challenges, along with giving actionable advice to support anyone who may be facing similar situations.

Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love.

Resources we signpost in this episode:

Samaritans: www.samaritans.org/Centrepoint:

Find your local library: www.gov.uk/local-library-services

Find local community support: www.gov.uk/find-a-community-support-group-or-organisation

Follow Gail: www.instagram.com/iamgailporter/