Reality television star Olivia Attwood has revealed she is taking a brief step back from her popular podcast, citing the need to "catch a breath and navigate big life changes" in a candid Instagram update shared on Thursday. The 34-year-old media personality, who publicly announced her separation from footballer husband Bradley Dack in January, explained the decision during an episode of Olivia's House, her weekly audio show.
Navigating Personal Transitions and Professional Demands
In the heartfelt message to her listeners, Olivia directly addressed the reasons behind the temporary pause. "Hi Dolls, Olivia here. I just wanted to pop on and give you a little update from my house to yours," she began. "So unfortunately, Olivia's House is going to be closed for just the next couple of weeks." She elaborated that an insane filming schedule, coupled with multiple new projects and significant personal adjustments, necessitated this short break. "Navigating some big life changes right now. In case you didn't know. So I just need a couple of weeks to catch my breath, so I'll be back ASAP," she assured her audience.
Life After the Split from Bradley Dack
This announcement follows a period of considerable personal upheaval for Attwood. Her marriage to Bradley Dack ended at the start of the year, with insider sources indicating the split occurred after he breached her trust. Since the separation, Olivia has been open about the emotional challenges, even joking about her "emotional baggage" in recent social media posts. Notably, tensions surfaced when Dack blocked her friend and podcast co-host, Pete Wicks, on Instagram shortly after the breakup.
The dynamic between Olivia and Pete has been a subject of public interest. They were photographed leaving a Manchester hotel together the morning after the BRIT Awards last month, sparking headlines. More recently, on their other collaborative podcast, Sunday Roast, the pair discussed their romantic lives with notable candour. Olivia inquired if Pete had been on any "hot dates," to which he laughingly replied it had been "very quiet." They also discovered shared flirting styles, with Olivia noting, "If I am really nice and polite to someone it means I don't fancy them..."
Focus on New Beginnings and Home Life
Amidst these changes, Olivia is also focusing on building a new home. During the podcast conversation, Pete asked about her new apartment, which she moved into following the split. "It's coming together," she shared. "I might start sharing it on the gram like next week… I feel like I've been so disconnected to my social media the last few weeks but it's because I haven't been ready to share anything but now I feel like it's looking at a point where I want to share some stuff." She mentioned that only a few furniture items and final touches on the "general vibe" remain.
Olivia's recent social media activity has mirrored this period of transition. Earlier this month, she posted humorous images from a Eurostar trip, including one where she wore a face mask with a large Hermes bag on her lap, playfully alluding to her "baggage." Other photos showcased her stylish appearance in a brown fur coat during the getaway.
As she manages this blend of professional commitments and personal evolution, Olivia Attwood's decision to pause her podcast underscores a deliberate effort to prioritise well-being during a transformative chapter. Fans can expect her return to the airwaves in the coming weeks, as she balances new projects with navigating life's unexpected turns.
