In My Hometown
In My Hometown is a fun and thought-provoking lifestyle podcast hosted by Jamie Stein and Pascal (fan favorite from The Golden Bachelorette). The show explores relationships, reinvention, and what it means to thrive in life’s “golden — or going golden — era.” (after 50!)
The podcast features two series:
Golden Era Conversations
Jamie, Pascal, and expert guests dive into real conversations about divorce, dating, sex, wellness, and life transitions, exploring how people reinvent themselves and build fulfilling next chapters.
Bachelor Nation Fix
Jamie and Pascal recap and react to the latest shows including The Bachelorette, The Golden Bachelor, Bachelor Mansion Takeover, and more — breaking down the drama, the contestants, and the moments everyone is talking about.
Friends from Bachelor Nation, relationship experts, and Chicago voices join the conversation to share their perspectives and insights.
Whether you’re here for real talk about relationships and reinvention or your weekly Bachelor Nation fix, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to In My Hometown.
Jamie Stein is an award-winning PR, communications, and marketing executive, former reporter, and brand spokesperson. Pascal is a fan-favorite and finalist from Season 1 of The Golden Bachelorette and a successful business owner for more than 40 years.
In My Hometown
Inside The Golden Bachelor Finale: Peg & Mel's Connection, Cindy's Exit + Relationship Therapist
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We’re diving into every twist of The Golden Bachelor Finale — from Cindy’s emotional decision to leave before the Fantasy Suite to Mel's proposing a "commitment" to Peg.
Relationship therapist and author Jaime Bronstein (“MAN*ifesting”) joins us to break down the communication gaps, emotional patterns, and real relationship dynamics that played out both on screen and behind the scenes. Plus, Pascal shares what he saw at the final rose taping and even gets a little live relationship coaching himself
We Discuss:
-Cindy’s decision to skip the Fantasy Suite in Antigua and end her journey
-Her need for reassurance — and why Mel couldn’t give her the engagement clarity she wanted
-Mel choosing Peg and what makes their connection feel compatible
-The vibes from the Golden Bachelor Finale taping that Pascal attended
-Real relationship patterns we see in dating over 50
-Pascal's love life and some relationship coaching 😂
-Communication, reassurance, emotional safety, attachment styles & more
This is one of our deepest, funniest, and most revealing conversations yet — mixing Golden Bachelor drama with real, actionable relationship insight.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jaime Bronstein is a licensed relationship therapist and bestselling author of MAN*ifesting, known for her expert advice on love, dating, and emotional connection.
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