Laura Hamilton: After my divorce I want to show my kids what love looks like
Second Act with Ateh JewelShow Notes
A Place in the Sun presenter Laura Hamilton sits down for an intimate chat about navigating life’s biggest plot twists. From renovations and relocations to overcoming public scrutiny following her divorce, Laura gets candid about building her midlife.
She shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from her early days at Nickelodeon and meeting Simon Cowell, and explains why she refuses to compromise on her own happiness. Plus, Laura opens up about raising two confident children with "roots and wings," why she’s done with people-pleasing, and why the secret to success isn't just following your path – it's creating your own lane.
Episode Chapters
00:00 – Fashion Rules & How A Place in the Sun Inspires Life Changes
02:24 – The 3 Words Defining Act One: Adventure, Achievement & Family
05:58 – Parenting with "Roots & Wings"
11:15 – Raising Kids On Location & Work-Life Guilt
16:47 – What Does Your "Second Act" Really Look Like?
21:00 – The Realities & Priorities of Co-Parenting
23:18 – Dating Apps, Boundaries & Keeping New Relationships Private
25:15 – Media Rumours, Online Trolls & Fact vs. Fiction
32:18 – Early TV Days: Nickelodeon, Slime & Meeting Simon Cowell
38:55 – Learning to Surrender & Turning Your Passion into a Niche
48:50 – Renovating in Mallorca & Launching a Property Channel
53:18 – Self-Love, Kindness & Handling Negative Comments
57:50 – Managing the Summer Holiday Work Juggle
01:03:48 – Milestone Birthdays, Fitness Shifts & Aging with Confidence
01:08:28 – Advice to My Younger Self: Stop Doubting Yourself
01:10:23 – Empty Nester Dilemma: Decluttering 20 Years of Kid Chaos
Producer: Millie Jackson
Editor: Juliet Walsh
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