Laura Hamilton: After my divorce I want to show my kids what love looks like

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 Executive producer: Danielle Lawler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices