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- 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 - Sex and relationships therapist Georgina Vass joins Isabel to talk all things intimacy – and how to feel sexy and confident in your body at any age.
Want your question answered by our experts? Email secondactpod@hellomagazine.com with your burning midlife questions.
From HELLO! magazine
Producer: Millie Jackson
Editor: Sonni Hendrickson
Executive producer: Isabel Mohan
Follow @secondacthello on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Dragons' Den icon Deborah Meaden reflects on her remarkable journey from a fearless 16-year-old entrepreneur to one of Britain’s most respected business leaders.
Deborah opens up about how growing up with a fiercely independent single mother removed her fear of starting over, the misogyny she faced in the male-dominated world of venture capital, and why women should take complete control of their personal finances.
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
Editor: Liam Davis
Executive producer: Danielle Lawler
Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel.
Chapters
01:50 – Single-Mother Resilience: Growing Up Without the Fear of Failure
03:40 – Dropping Out of Brighton Tech & Learning Through Doing
06:10 – Saving £50 for a Pony at 12 & Early Summer Jobs
08:15 – Playing Business at 7: The Cashier & Car Wash Mindset
09:40 – What Entering the "Second Act" Really Means
10:40 – Boardroom Power Dynamics: Sitting in the Boss's Chair
12:40 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Celebrating Your Wins
16:20 – Financial Literacy for "Queen Agers": Why Midlife Women Need Financial Power
19:40 – Dropping the Sack of Past Mistakes & Driving Forward Momentum
22:45 – How to Start Investing: Platform Tips & Finding Your Market
25:50 – Dragons' Den Success Stories: Dock & Bay Towels vs. Tangle Teezer
28:00 – Tough vs. Hard: Standing Firm for the Greater Good
31:25 – Late-Blooming Entrepreneurs & Finding the Right Timing
34:50 – 33 Years with Paul: Meeting at Butlin's & The Avenue Creamery First Date
37:20 – The Marriage Ultimatums & Choosing Independence
39:35 – Unapologetically Childfree: Challenging Societal Pressures & Tabloid Backlash
43:00 – Argentine Tango & How Strictly Come Dancing Transformed Her Marriage
44:45 – Horse Riding & Cognitive Health: The Power of Animal Connection
47:00 – Living in a Rescue Sanctuary: 6 Horses, 11 Sheep & 3 Dumped Cockerels
49:00 – Climate Activism & Taking Control of Purchasing Power
51:00 – Proudly 67: Rejecting Age Constraints & Climbing Over Locked Gates
53:50 – Advice to Her Younger Self: "Make All the Same Mistakes"
55:50 – Unplugging from Phone Anxiety & Focusing on Global Climate Solutions
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - What's the real secret to feeling more confident in yourself? Ateh Jewel is joined by TV star and relationship expert Anna Williamson and HELLO!'s Head of Beauty Cassie Steer for a live panel event at Bluebird Chelsea to discuss how your relationship with yourself and others is the key to reaching your true potential in midlife.
From dropping the burden of people-pleasing and conquering perimenopause anxiety to reinventing your beauty routine and setting boundaries at home, our panel shares unfiltered wisdom, hilarious dating stories, and expert relationship advice. Whether you are stepping back into the workplace, stepping out on the dating scene, or simply reclaiming your time, this episode is a celebration of wisdom, power, and self-love.
This episode is sponsored by L’Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm.
Producer: Millie Jackson
Director of Photography: Christian Cometa
Sound Engineer: Sam Chisholm
Executive Producers: Charlie Atkin, Danielle Lawler, Leanne Bayley and Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lucy Porter: My success came when I turned 40 and said goodbye to imposter syndrome
24/08/2026 | 49 mins.Comedian and writer Lucy Porter sits down for a delightfully candid, laughter-filled conversation reflecting on her early career navigating the lad-culture of the 2000s, the chronic imposter syndrome that held her back – and how turning 40 unleashed a wave of creative liberation.
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
Editor: Chelsey Ranore
Executive producer: Danielle Lawler
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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About Second Act with Ateh Jewel
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join midlifer Ateh Jewel as she speaks to celebrity guests about the moment they knew they were in their 'second act', and how they're changing the game in their next one.
We're not interested in any of the usual stereotypes about age - whether you're 40 plus, 60 plus or 100 plus this is the place for you.
No topic is off-limits. We'll be covering fashion, beauty, menopause, parents, kids, spouses, sex and more. Send in your questions and dilemmas to secondactpod@hellomagazine.com, and together with celebrity guests and experts, we will help bring you the clarity and community you've been looking for.
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