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

Laura Hamilton: After my divorce I want to show my kids what love looks like7 sep1 u 03 min

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