# Kelly Holmes: Why I waited until I was 52 to come out

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Podcast: [Second Act with Ateh Jewel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/second-act-with-ateh-jewel-7364966)
Published: 2026-02-09T02:33:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3810

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Content warning: This episode contains themes that some listeners may find upsetting, including references to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Olympic double-gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes MBE joins Ateh on the podcast this week to talk about her athletic career and journey to find happiness in her 50s. Kelly shares what held her back from coming out as a lesbian woman until her 50s, how she overcame a midlife breakdown and the best way to keep her mindset strong. Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life. If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson with support from Danielle Lawler Editor: Liam Davies Executive producer: Isabel Mohan Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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