Sinead O'Moore

Stretch Marks

A Self-Improvement , Education and Kids & Family podcast

#4 in Education · 🇮🇪 #4 in Self-Improvement · 🇮🇪

About the show

The award winning No1 podcast that champions how life stretches us and through conversation, we can heal not hide the marks left behind. Join host Sinead O'Moore as she speaks with inspirational and influential guests who talk about the parts of life//family//career//relationships//self that can truly stretch us. Here we acknowledge the challenges we face but this podcast will leave you feeling empowered, strong and proud of the people we are becoming. Have your voice shared - take part each week on instagram where there will be weekly polls and Q+A's on the themes discussed in this podcast. This is more than a podcast - this is a community. Get involved @stretchmarkspodcast Join this community and get involved on instagram @stretchmarkspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newest episodes

My Time in a Psychiatric Hospital: Laura O'Connell on Motherhood, Mental Health and Asking for Help

Nov 11, 2026 48 min

Shortlisted for Best Conversation Podcast in the All Ireland Podcast Awards 2026 Here we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on our bodies - they happen throughout our lives. TRIGGER WARNING This episode discusses mental health, psychiatric hospital care, medication & postnatal depression. This conversation isn’t a substitute for professional advice. Laura O'Connell joins Sinead for an honest conversation about motherhood, mental health and her recent experience in psychiatric care last month. With humour and grace, she talks about the pressure to keep going, the shame that can surround asking for help, and why seeking care doesn’t make someone less. We discuss what can happen when stress, depression or anxiety piles up, Laura’s experience of having her medication adjusted under medical supervision, the relief of being in a place where people can speak openly and why we need to make it safer for people to say they’re struggling. Supported by Mabelle Menocare, created by Clonmel Healthcare. Visit Mabelle.ie Host: Sinead O'Moore Insta: You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com GUEST: Laura O'Connell https://www.instagram.com/just_lauraoconnell/?hl=en Links to Maternal Mental Health Support Nurture Aware Samaritans call 116 123 Turn2Me Pieta House text HELP to 51444 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self Care = Some Fun: Why Play Can Help Relieve Stress with Dr Joanna Fortune

Nov 4, 2026 1 hr 0 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on our bodies - they happen throughout our lives. "You are only resilient when your resources to cope outweigh the stress you're coping with." If you're carrying too much, this episode is for you. host Sinead O'Moore talks with Dr Joanna Fortune about why a bubble bath and a scented candle often don't touch the stress we're under. They also cover why adults need to play, and how to build up the resources that make us resilient. Dr Joanna Fortune is an Irish psychotherapist and attachment specialist with over 20 years' experience working with children and families. She is the author of the 15-Minute Parenting books and Why We Play. We talk about Date nights and friendshipThe value in regular nervous system regulation, not elaborate trips awayWhy adults forget to play and why feeling safe might be the key to unlocking a lighter state of mind Deserving therapy instead of resigning to itBurnout and fatigue, and why you're only resilient when your resources outweigh your stress You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com GUEST: Dr. Joanna Fortune https://www.drjoannafortune.com https://www.instagram.com/drjoannafortune/ Supported by Mabelle Menocare, created by Clonmel Healthcare. Visit Mabelle.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Smear, Check Your Bits: A Story of Cervical Cancer, A Sisters Grief and Continuing the Fight

Oct 28, 2026 53 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on our bodies - they happen throughout our lives. Siobhain Gibbons joins Sinead on Stretch Marks to share the story of her sister, Eileen Rush. Eileen was diagnosed with cervical cancer in December 2018, at 33. She became a blogger and advocate, and her slogan was "Check your bits. We talk about: Who Eileen was: a single mum at 21 who took no bull and was her sister's soulmate and chief bridesmaid.Eileen's diagnosis, treatment and the year that followed, and her message to get your smear test and the HPV vaccine.How surgical menopause hit Eileen overnight, and why women so often dismiss their own symptoms.Siobhain's own journey: a traumatic birth, a triple prolapse, a hysterectomy at 36 and learning what "sleepy ovaries" means.Miscarriage, grief, redundancy and losing her sense of identity.Starting her own business supporting women returning to work after maternity leave. This is an honest conversation about the shame and silence around women's health. It is also about carrying on a loved one's voice, and being kinder to yourself. BOOK YOUR SMEAR & CHECK YOUR BITS You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com GUEST: Siobhain Gibbons Supported by Mabelle Menocare, created by Clonmel Healthcare. Visit Mabelle.ie Ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All episodes

My Time in a Psychiatric Hospital: Laura O'Connell on Motherhood, Mental Health and Asking for Help

Nov 11, 2026 48 min

Self Care = Some Fun: Why Play Can Help Relieve Stress with Dr Joanna Fortune

Nov 4, 2026 1 hr 0 min

Book Your Smear, Check Your Bits: A Story of Cervical Cancer, A Sisters Grief and Continuing the Fight

Oct 28, 2026 53 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on our bodies - they happen throughout our lives. Siobhain Gibbons joins Sinead on Stretch Marks to share the story of her sister, Eileen Rush. Eileen was diagnosed with cervical cancer in December 2018, at 33. She became a blogger and advocate, and her slogan was "Check your bits. We talk about: Who Eileen was: a single mum at 21 who took no bull and was her sister's soulmate and chief bridesmaid.Eileen's diagnosis, treatment and the year that followed, and her message to get your smear test and the HPV vaccine.How surgical menopause hit Eileen overnight, and why women so often dismiss their own symptoms.Siobhain's own journey: a traumatic birth, a triple prolapse, a hysterectomy at 36 and learning what "sleepy ovaries" means.Miscarriage, grief, redundancy and losing her sense of identity.Starting her own business supporting women returning to work after maternity leave. This is an honest conversation about the shame and silence around women's health. It is also about carrying on a loved one's voice, and being kinder to yourself. BOOK YOUR SMEAR & CHECK YOUR BITS You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com GUEST: Siobhain Gibbons Supported by Mabelle Menocare, created by Clonmel Healthcare. Visit Mabelle.ie Ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pressure Has to Come Off: Why Women Are Burning Out - Kelly Connor _ Millhouse

Oct 21, 2026 51 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on our bodies - they happen throughout our lives. Kelly Connor on career pressure, motherhood, and why the pressure has to come off.Kelly Connor joins Sinead for a candid conversation about the stretch of midlife: juggling work, young children, ageing parents, and the pull to rethink what success looks like. Kelly shares how building a home with little money shaped her fearlessness, and how becoming a mother changed her priorities, her pace, and her definition of a good life. We also get into the emotional load of parenting, the pressure women feel to keep doing more, and why exercise is not about punishment or perfection but staying mentally and physically well. All the good stuff!! let's go. xx You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com GUEST: Kelly Connor Supported by Mabelle Menocare, created by Clonmel Healthcare. Visit Mabelle.ie Ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could It Be My Hormones? What Women's Health Specialist Dr. Ciara McKenna Wants More Women To Know

Oct 14, 2026 46 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on our bodies - they happen throughout our lives. In this episode, Sinead and Dr. Ciara McKenna GP and women's health specialist discusses the complex realities of hormonal fluctuations emphasizing the importance of understanding our bodies, managing symptoms, and breaking societal stigmas. We explore treatment options, lifestyle adjustments, and the emotional journey women face during this transition. An essential listen for women being stretched by modern life. menopause, perimenopause, hormonal health, HRT, women's health, aging, stress management, lifestyle medicine, menopause in the workplace You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com GUEST: Dr. Ciara McKenna insta Rose Clinic Bray website Supported by Mabelle Menocare, created by Clonmel Healthcare. Visit Mabelle.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stretch Marks is Back!

Oct 13, 2026 1 min

Celebrating SEASON 12! Hello - I’m Sinead O’Moore and I’ve got good news for fans of the pod. Stretch Marks returns Wednesday 14th of October. In case you’re new - let’s catch you up Stretch Marks is a podcast that goes deep into the parts of life that are stretching us. And creates a safe community for us to heal, not hide the marks left behind. It very much started in motherhood - but it's grown to include relationships, career, health and hormones how to function when it all feels too much. So I’m here for the next 10 weeks supported with deep conversations with inspirational guests, experts and friends about how to embrace, conquer and thrive throughout every stretch. Talk to you Wednesday. Created by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Helen O'Neill Hertility - Why Our Hormones Hold the Key to Our Health

Jun 10, 2026 47 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world). This is for any woman who is furious at the medical system for ignoring our health, our periods, our fertility and in turn our ability to show up with energy and joy with answers to whats going on. My guest is a phenomenal irish woman Dr Helen O’Neill who decided we deserved better. She is a molecular geneticist, reproductive scientist, and as CEO and Co-founder of Hertility Health, an award-winning women’s health biotech company she is pioneering a shift in female healthcare. Dr. Helen saw how abandoned women are in healthcare and decided to use what she knows to create answers. Hertility makes Advanced Tailored hormone and fertility testing kits that are delivered straight to your home. With answers you then have referrals to partner clinics. But don’t worry this isn’t heavy on the science, but it is full of proof that there are several generations of women that know that something is wrong without knowing how to get any answers. For more visit HertilityHealth.com Get in touch with me at stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen Thorn - Affair, Divorce, Big Change and Back Stronger

Jun 2, 2026 45 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world). Helen Thorn is an award winning comedian, podcaster and Sunday Times bestseller. She is one half of the successful comedy duo Scummy Mummies and she joins me on the pod to talk about her new book "How To Face Big Change and Come Back Stronger" After discovering her husbands affair, Helen did what most of us would and took to the bed with a bottle of booze, comfort food and grieved until her friend gently suggested she have her health checked and turns out she wasn't doing so well! She made a decision to use her betrayal as a catalyst for good in her life and to come back stronger. Since then she has had massive career success, ran 13 marathons, regained her confidence and is pretty much unstoppable. This book is a gift for anyone facing giant life changes not just divorce and talks through the many arteries of your life that change impacts from friends to career, health to reigniting your sex life again. It's all in this book. SCUMMY MUMMIES IN IRELAND Helen and Ellie are on tour with their new show Hot Mess and coming to Ireland YAY! Who wants to go to the Helix on Nov 5th?? send me a DM or email https://www.instagram.com/sinead.omoore/ stretchmarkspod@gmail.com GALWAY - 04 November - Town Hall Theatre - Doors 7.30 pm, show 8 pm Tickets DUBLIN - 05 November - The Helix - Doors 7 pm, show 7.30 pm Tickets DERRY - 06 November - Nerve Centre - Doors 7 pm, show 7.30 pm Tickets BELFAST - 07 November - Mandela Hall - Doors 6.30 pm, show 7.30 pm Tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shonagh O'Connor - A Termination after 12 weeks: How women are still being denied abortion care in Ireland

Apr 1, 2026 48 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world). TRIGGER WARNING - PREGNANCY TERMINATION This episode discusses the termination of a pregnancy due to fatal fetal abnormality. But if you can stay - please do, because every woman in Ireland needs to hear this story to understand why our abortion legislation is letting down women who need and deserve to be cared for - here - in this country. My guest this week is mother of two Shonagh O'Connor. She contacted me and she asked me would I consider covering the topic of termination specifically to highlight how for some women they fall outside of the legislation and don’t receive care here. She explained her story and my response was to invite her to share it with you too - in her own words. At 12 weeks and 2 days, at a scan, she was told that her pregnancy was unlikely to continue to term. But as she was 12 and 2 days that there was nothing they could do for her in Ireland. She would have to travel to the UK for a termination. If she had been 11 week she could be treated here, despite the historic referendum, a landslide of 66.4% voting in favour to repeal the 8th amendment and provide abortion care for women in Ireland. This conversation acts as an example of how we are still exporting care of women in need of reproductive healthcare in this country. If you have been affected by the themes in this episode please find the following supports: Bereavement Support https://lmcsupport.ie/ https://wellwomancentre.ie/unplanned-pregnancy/ema-step-by-step/ https://www.ifpa.ie/advocacy/abortion-in-ireland-legal-timeline/ https://www.abortionrightscampaign.ie/abortion-law-in-ireland/ British Pregnancy Advisory Service You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand...

Caitlín Kirrane - PMDD, Self Regulation and Stretched Beyond Reason Building Your Family Home

Mar 25, 2026 39 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world). This week I’m joined by Caitlín Kirrane @mrscaitlinkirrane, to talk about the stretch of holding on to the vision of building their family home in the West of Ireland while living as a family of 4 kids, 2 adults in a mobile home for 6 years. Beyond the house we also talk about hormonal and mental health particularly Caitlín's struggles with PMDD Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and how as she approaches 40 those hormonal dips have become unsustainable for a healthy happy life. We talk about what PMDD feels like for her, starting hormone replacement therapy to help even out her month, her non negotiables, boundaries and approach to life. You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katrina Kelly - Stretching your Financial Self Esteem: From Fear to Female Equality

Mar 19, 2026 51 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world). Katrina is a creative powerhouse in the hair industry with her salon Darlo and is climbing into a new heights of entrepreneurship with the launch of the hugely popular Hey Dario and new product Darlo Bounce. And not unlike her Darlo Bounce Rollers, as a person you can’t help but feel lifted and supported at the roots by this woman. We talk about the lessons women in her salon have taught her over the years. Why she’s so passionate about female founders becoming more financially literate after being screwed over in the past. And how she’s so proud of where she came home and where her goals are taking her. If you’re limiting yourself right now when you know it’s time to stretch beyond your comfort zone and make things happen - this conversation will get you there. Thank you for listening you can find my guest @katrinakelly_ on instagram As always thank you for your support for being here and pressing play. if you have a second please leave a review on apple or spotify, subscribe and share across your socials. Get in touch with me at stretchmarkspod@gmail.com And I’ll talk to you again, next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish with Mollie - The Lost Language of Our Soul. Why we are Reclaiming our Irish Mother Tongue.

Mar 11, 2026 41 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world). Mollie is is an Irish language educator, content creator, and language activist with nearly 300,000 followers across social platforms reigniting our language. And here we talk about why thats important - not just for the tradition or heritage but for our souls. You see its only now through witnessing in real time the attempts to erode an indigenous people am I revisiting our own Irish history with a new appreciation for what was lost. Our language was a crime. How we said I love you was a crime. Our words and poetry and music and wisdom no longer had a voice to carry it. I believe in the power of words and we lost ours. And so this week on Seachtain na gaeilge I want to better understand the marks this left behind. You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NewsByHil - Over Stretched by World Events. Staying Informed and Staying Sane

Mar 4, 2026 59 min

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world). In another week where the news headlines continues to stretch our nervous systems, I want to talk about how we stay informed, be conscious citizens to other peoples lived experiences around the world - while still having enough regulation to be in our bodies, in our lives, empty dishwashers, answer emails.... And I want to have this conversation with journalist Hilary McGann who you might know and follow as NewsbyHil. Hil is from Limerick, worked at CNN and is now based in Boston with her husband and 8 month old son. And she’s using her professional love to bring us accessible information on whats going on in the world - in a way that makes me feel clued in without the rage bait that is so loud on the internet right now. I wanted to get into all of this with Hil because in many ways her life is intersecting all thats going on right now. Professionally as a journalist on @newsbyhil and creator of Booked In Podcast Personally as a new mother. And living in the US which is the epicentre of the chaos in many ways. I’m of the hope that we all have the ability to play a part in where the world goes next. And while I can’t change anything, I can have use Stretch Marks to have this conversation and hopefully help you if you’re feeling like I am right now. You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy De Bhrún - Mothering Neurodiversity & Why Parents Need More Compassion

Feb 25, 2026 46 min

On this award winning show we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the growth that we are grateful for and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life. This week on Stretch Marks I am joined by Irish Actress, Writer, Producer and all round icon Amy De Bhrún, best known for her roles in Line of Duty, Vikings, Jason Bourne... In this conversation, Sinead and Amy De Bhrun explore the emotional and practical challenges of parenting a neurodivergent child, particularly focusing on Amy's film 'Samhain'. They discuss the stigma surrounding autism, and the importance of support systems for families. The conversation highlights the personal journey of creating the film, the societal perceptions of neurodiversity, and the hope for a more compassionate understanding of autism in the future. Her new short film "SAMHAIN" is inspired by her son River's autism diagnosis and is available to watch on Virgin Media Player later tonight Wednesday 24th Feb 2026. https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/ You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast Produced by the brand story For brand collaborations please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison Keating - The Psychology Behind Reclaiming the Family Meal Time

Sep 3, 2025 53 min

Bonus Episode for your September Reset: Eating together as a family (at least a few nights a week) builds stability, safety and connection and healthy food habits - and according to my guest Psychologist Allison Keating, the connection starts long before the first bite. Yes we had a summer of eating on the go but autumn, school and routine is here and its time to settle back in to the kitchen table - and here Bestselling Author Psychologist Allison Keating explains why. New research from HelloFresh reveals that family dinners in Ireland are in decline. The desire to reverse that trend is strong, with 85% wishing they could enjoy more family meals together. The biggest barriers are a lack of time (58%), children’s busy schedules (30%) and the sheer overwhelm of weeknight chores (23%). As the pressure to “do it all” mounts with the return to school, parents admit that dinnertime has become less a cherished ritual and more a daily chore they struggle to keep up with. More than 80% of those aged 25 to 34 say they spend less time at family dinners than they did in the past, highlighting how quickly the tradition is fading in households with young children. Here we talk about practical solutions to reduce the overwhelm of mealtimes, why children benefit from being involved in the prep and the psychological benefits (along with nutritive) for sharing a balanced meal as many evenings as you can manage together. Supported by Hello Fresh, Ireland's No1 Recipe Box Get 50% off your First box HERE "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aileen Cox Blundell - Why it's never too late to break beyond limiting beliefs, reset nutrition and fuel your body.

Aug 12, 2025 1 hr 2 min

FINAL EPISODE of SEASON 10 And so I wrap up for now with Aileen Cox Blundell, a dear friend of mine since 2017. She's the best selling author of multiple Baby Led Weaning books and creator of the hugely successful babyledfeeding.com But she has taken an even bigger leap of faith and stretched herself beyond any limiting beliefs she carried since the day a teacher said college wasn’t for her - because with her weaning content and books thriving she knew she needed the qualifications to fulfill her mission - to meaningfully support parents and has just completed her Masters to become a registered Nutritionist. It’s taken 10 years to get to where she is now and at the end of season 10 - I salute her. And every one who has been brave enough to stretch into the women they are here to be in this world. Food and nutrition is a pillar of our health. And when we deplete it we dont have the energy to show up in our lives with the energy to become, to grow, to love, to thrive. Thank you for listening - 10 SEASONS is a huge milestone for me. Thank you xx Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy. Take the first step towards better health and visit one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or use my favourite tool for managing prescriptions by downloading the new McCabes Pharmacy App. McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Follow along on: https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Kavanagh: Fighting Crohn's, Colon Cancer & Why We Need Regular Health Checks

Aug 5, 2025 52 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast. Meet Liz Kavanagh - a woman from Galway sharing her personal journey with Crohn's & now Colon Cancer. In Ireland, Colon Cancer is the third most common cancer in women. Approximately 1,100 women are diagnosed with colon or bowel cancer each year and the risk increases as we age. For Liz her story goes way back to her teenage years when she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease which led to surgery last year. She woke from surgery with a stoma but also the news that they found a mass. Here we talk about how grateful she feels about the mass being found, removed and treatment kicking in but how difficult it is to have life so suddenly and so severely interrupted with this news. She's been sharing her story on instagram and tiktok to keep her sane but also to connect with other women going through illness, treatment and recovery and to remind us all that we can’t assume to take our health for granted. Follow her HERE I recently had my bloods checked by Bloodworks now available at select McCabe’s Pharmacy’s. Book your test HERE This test includes genetic screening for heart disease and diabetes, as well as cancer antigen testing for breast, prostate, colon, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. For more on colon cancer and the symptoms please click here. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy. Take the first step towards better health and visit one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or use my favourite tool for managing prescriptions by downloading the new McCabes Pharmacy App. McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Follow along on: https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzy Griffin-Dunne: It's Never Too Late. Why Launching Hildun is Building a Beautiful Life

Jul 29, 2025 48 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast. This week I’m with founder of the latest Irish Make Up Brand thriving here and in the UK, Hildun Beauty, Suzy Griffin Dunne. With 3 young kids at home, Suzy left her job as a producer at RTE to take this huge risk and it’s paying off. We talk about giving birth on the day lockdown was announced, and another just a year later. What motivates her chase her dreams and the genuine support other irish female founders pour into each other. Irish beauty and their founders are having a real moment right now and are the perfect inspiration for why you can’t play small and that huge success is here for us in our 40’s. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy. Take the first step towards better health and visit one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or use my favourite tool for managing prescriptions by downloading the new McCabes Pharmacy App. McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Follow along on: https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Kehoe - Redefining 39 & Rejecting the Pressure Women are Under

Jul 22, 2025 1 hr 2 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast. This week I’m a woman who has just stepped into her last year before she turns 40. Emma Kehoe is an Empowerment Coach & Mindfulness Mentor but she’s also gained a following for her beauty, style and connecting with woman who might not be on the trajectory of married with kids that life tells us we should be on by now. She is single, she’s independent and she’s embracing where her life is taking her, with its own plan, in its own time. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy. Take the first step towards better health and visit one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or use my favourite tool for managing prescriptions by downloading the new McCabes Pharmacy App. McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Follow along on: https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miriam Hussey - What we Need to Know to Energise our Bodies and Light Up our Souls

Jul 16, 2025 1 hr 19 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast Are you ready to Light your Soul all the way back UP with today’s guest Miriam Hussey, co founder of the Soul Space movement, pharmacist, mother, integrative health advocate and NOW author of her first book Light Up. Light Up explores the intricate connections between mind, body, and soul, with a profound emphasis on the soul as the focal point of our overall well-being. Written for those who feel they are struggling with our ‘always on’ culture, this book offers a pause to prioritise our own needs so that we can shine brightly and live purposefully once again. We talk about motherhood, the distress our bodies feel as we consciously awaken to all the distress in the world right now, and she shares really accessible ways to light up within - because closing ourselves down right now is not an option. And If you love this conversation join Miriam and husband Gerry Hussey in the Armada Hotel this October for their Light Up retreat, and keep an eye for their annual Christmas event on their socials. Click to: Preorder Miriam's Book Light Up Click for: Light Up Retreat in the Armada Click to: Join Soul Space Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy. Take the first step towards better health and visit one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or use my favourite tool for managing prescriptions by downloading the new McCabes Pharmacy App. McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Follow along on: https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinead The Beaut Truth - Tattle, Boobs, Boundaries and Not Leaving the GP Without HRT

Jul 8, 2025 46 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast This week I’m with one of my favourite, honest, mid life and mid size, fashion and beauty influencers Sinead from the Beaut Truth. Like me, Sinead is in her early 40’s she has kids and a career and like many many other women I know has recently gone through a bit of a dark night of the soul and new direction - new priorities - new boundaries - new woman. We talk about everything here from body image to physical health to breast reduction surgery. And how after losing her dad a few years ago that none of this self judgement means a damn thing. Being well is all that matters. And another thing that shouldnt mean a thing - are the opinions of others especially those that have written about Sinead in tattle threads, some even commenting on how she looked at school dropoffs - because ya know that’s a measure of her as a woman! Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy. Take the first step towards better health and visit one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or use my favourite tool for managing prescriptions by downloading the new McCabes Pharmacy App. McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Follow along on: https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niamh Ryan - Unapologetic Living. Why in our 40's we have to reclaim our life-force.

Jul 1, 2025 57 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast This week I’m with a founder of one of my favourite skincare brands Niamh Ryan of Ella and Jo. Beyond the whole co founder success story - she is also a mother of 4 and the past decade has been a serious personal and professional stretch. And here at 41 she says for the first time she can feel herself drop into her body and live truly as herself. We talk about her spirituality, how she channels confidence, energy and discipline when it comes to giving her soul and body what it needs. She runs, she plunges, she meditates, she holds beautiful retreats for us all to drop our shoulders and take a breath. And this conversation will inspire you to grab on to life, to be ruthless about conserving and nurturing your own energy and never wasting a drop of it on self doubt. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy. Take the first step towards better health and visit one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or use my favourite tool for managing prescriptions by downloading the new McCabes Pharmacy App. McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Follow along on: https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Tobin - Feel your Feelings. Release your Emotions. Tap into YOU.

Jun 24, 2025 1 hr 2 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast Hello you’re listening to Stretch Marks with me your host Sinéad O'Moore. This week I’m joined by a friend, a woman who has nourished her grief into an empathy that is helping others through a modality known as Emotional Freedom Technique and now author of her first book Tapping into You - Sarah Tobin. I first met Sarah about 7 years ago as she joined me to share her story of losing her newborn Alice and explored what all this “tapping” stuff was. As you listen to the episode here, you’ll see how I began as a bit of a cynic but as for us all in some shape or form, life brought me to my knees one day and without realising it - I was there tapping on the points that Sarah has once taught me and feeling a wash of calm - just enough to get through. This conversation is vibrant and loving and hopeful and full of light - but it does also reflect on our own personal experiences of grief and baby loss so just mind yourself if that is not what you need right now but I promise you it will introduce you to something that can look after your emotional health. Preorder Sarah's Book HERE Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy. Take the first step towards better health and visit one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or use my favourite tool for managing prescriptions by downloading the new McCabes Pharmacy App. McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Follow along on: https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hazel Burton The Home Reset - Reset Your Life

Jun 17, 2025 1 hr 8 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast Hazel Burton founder of The Home Reset joins me to inspire you to reset your life. I am obsessed with watching Hazel’s tips and transformations and fully believe that her business is not just about resetting someone’s home but it can reset their life - its a modern day therapy when life feels too much and you don't know where to start. We talk about the courage Hazel needed to resign from her high paying, safe, secure, corporate job, how in her 40’s she now has the career balance and confidence she dreamed and what she’s learned from being welcomed into her clients. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy. Take the first step towards better health and visit one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or use my favourite tool for managing prescriptions by downloading the new McCabes Pharmacy App. McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Follow along on: https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Ryan - Why we can't take life too seriously, Ulcerative Colitis and learning to live alongside grief.

Jun 10, 2025 50 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. Say Hello to Rebecca Ryan. Rebecca is an actress, viral lip syncer, and a fellow 1984 baby like me. We talk about coming out of the haze of early motherhood, how her creche closing changed her career path, taking back control of her health, weight and wellbeing and life with Ulcerative Colitis. We also couldnt get through this very warm and gorgeous open book of a conversion without acknowledging the grief and the lifetime of gratitude she has for her dad who she lost a few months ago. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy. Take the first step towards better health and visit one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or use my favourite tool for managing prescriptions by downloading the new McCabes Pharmacy App. McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Follow along on: https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 10

Jun 9, 2025 1 min

Celebrating SEASON 10! Hello - I’m Sinead O’Moore and I’ve got good news for fans of the pod. The 40’s Stretch is coming back on Wednesday June 11th thanks to my partner McCabe’s Pharmacy. In case you’re new - let’s catch you up Stretch Marks is a podcast that goes deep into the parts of life that are stretching us. And creates a safe community for us to heal, not hide the marks left behind. It very much started in Motherhood - but its grown to include relationships, career, health, the world losing its mind and how to function when it all feels too much. And now at SEASON 10 the focus is on the 40’s Stretch. This is a profoundly influential decade of our lives and for the trajectory of our wellbeing and I am back talking to more women about what they are going through physically, mentally, hormonally, professionally... Basically I want all their tips - and then share them with you. So I’m here for the next 10 weeks supported by McCabe’s Pharmacy with deep conversations with inspirational women, experts and friends about how to embrace, conquer and thrive throughout our 40’s stretch. Ok, together let’s figure out The 40’s Stretch. Talk to you Wednesday. Created by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Byrne, No Spring Chicken: Why So Much of Life Collides for Women in Their 40's

May 6, 2025 1 hr 6 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. This season wraps up with a huge conversation with Maria Byrne also known as No Spring Chicken Maria is a mother of 2 about to leave her 40's behind - a decade where so much has changed for her professionally, personally and hormonally. From the grief of losing her mum to deep anxiety, redundancy and figuring out a childhood where the dad she saw once a week had another family, his “real family” and she was the other child… and the scandal and insecurity that all brought. And how somewhere in her 40’s all these threads and stories that made her who she was all came to a head - or more like a wrecking ball. But she is here, in a good space with her health back on track. Which is what its all about. Life leaves it’s mark on us and eventually instead of hiding them we have to heal them. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy: Download the new and improved McCabes Pharmacy app today, it's a simple, secure, and time-saving way to manage medications. PLUS you'll get 20% off your first purchase through the app using the code NEWAPP20. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loretta Dignam - Don't Suffer in Silence. Why she launched the Menopause Hub

Apr 29, 2025 50 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. Today I'm joined by the first Irish woman to be included in the Forbes 50 over 50 global list of trailblazing women - Loretta Dignam founder and CEO of the Menopause Hub, Ireland's first dedicated menopause clinic. After three years of hot flushes, broken sleep, migraines, headaches, dizziness, weight gain, UTIs and dry eyes, energy levels on the floor, Loretta felt like her old self had disappeared. And instead of just making a change - she made a revolution. Here we talk about what led to her courageous move out of her career and into the Menopause Hub, why we need specialist menopause clinics and the value of women being so much more informed and empowered in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s to not only protect their hormones but their future health. SURVEY: The Menopause Hub invites you to take part in their annual Perimenopause and Menopause survey. It is the 7th year of the survey, and the results help to inform stakeholders, including Government, Dept of Health, Medical Professionals, Employers and Media as well as Policy Makers and Society generally. Click here to take part. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy: Download the new and improved McCabes Pharmacy app today, it's a simple, secure, and time-saving way to manage medications. PLUS you'll get 20% off your first purchase through the app using the code NEWAPP20. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Carr - Why in Midlife you Need Somatic Healing, Energy & Breath work

Apr 22, 2025 48 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. This week I'm joined by breath work facilitator Laura Carr. With over 16 years in this space, Laura integrates grounded coaching, somatic techniques, and spiritual insight to release blocks, restore balance, and guide you toward alignment with your true self. She is also calm, compassionate but good craic too… We talk about what led her to moving from the corporate hustle to these therapies. What breathwork can do for our nervous system regulation as we move through each stretch of life and she takes us through a breath work exercise which we can all do anytime we feel we need to take a breath. This stuff isn’t new age - it’s ancient. It’s not being invented. It’s being remembered. This conversation, this whole series in fact shows us how to take steps towards better health which is why it makes sense to partner with McCabe’s Pharmacy. So find more support by popping into one of their 110 McCabes Pharmacies nationwide, visit their website or download their new McCabes Pharmacy App. Thank you so much to McCabes Pharmacy - better health for every body. Thank you so much to my guest - you can find her on instagram at lauracarr wellness And to my sponsors McCabe’s Pharmacy - Better Health for Everybody. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy: Download the new and improved McCabes Pharmacy app today, it's a simple, secure, and time-saving way to manage medications. PLUS you'll get 20% off your first purchase through the app using the code NEWAPP20. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Cullinane - In my "No More Holding Back" Era

Apr 15, 2025 59 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. Join me for this conversion with child and adolescent psychotherapist and play therapist Debbie Cullinane who at 42 is in her “no more holding back” era! We talk about aging, the lessons she has taken from her grandmother who is still a force at 92 and Debbie’s evolving relationship with her body. She is very open about her history of anorexia and bulimia and why now strong is better than small. We also get very honest about our changing relationships with alcohol - and recognising that the mummy wine culture is not serving. As a health professional focused on children’s mental health, Debbie reminds us here that we can so easily allow our own health to decline as life stretches us to thin. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy: Download the new and improved McCabes Pharmacy app today, it's a simple, secure, and time-saving way to manage medications. PLUS you'll get 20% off your first purchase through the app using the code NEWAPP20. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorna Cronin LorzyLovey - GLP1, ADHD, Time to look after me.

Apr 9, 2025 59 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. Hello this is Stretch Marks Podcast. I’m Sinead O’Moore Lorna makes us laugh on the internet, but its not all fun and games. She has had a huge 5 years and since 40 is beginning to take care of herself - unapologetically. We talk about the impact of her son's Autism diagnosis and after 40 years of masking it all made sense as she received her own diagnosis of ADHD. TW: She also opens up about pregnancy loss - so just take note of how you’re doing as we do talk about miscarriage here. Lorna started taking a GLP1 drug 6 weeks ago to take back control of her weight and her future health, which we dive into. Now while all of this sounds heavy - it’s lorna so she moves through this conversation with the wit and fun that has made her so popular online. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy: Download the new and improved McCabes Pharmacy app today, it's a simple, secure, and time-saving way to manage medications. PLUS you'll get 20% off your first purchase through the app using the code NEWAPP20. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sabrina Hill - How My 40's Changed Everything

Apr 1, 2025 54 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. Sabrina Hill is the owner of the award winning Copper Hair Salon in Cork and mother of two boys at either end of the age spectrum - one in his 20's and one under 2. She has had a transformational start to her 40’s: career shifts // divorce // a new relationship // engagement // pregnant at 42 //ivf // hyperemesis // perimenopause If ever there was an episode that proves that this decade leads to profound life shifts - it’s this one. Sabrina has had to figure out a lot of new life stretches and we talk about them all as she shares the lessons and the supports she’s leaned into along the way. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy: Download the new and improved McCabes Pharmacy app today, it's a simple, secure, and time-saving way to manage medications. PLUS you'll get 20% off your first purchase through the app using the code NEWAPP20. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirsty Gallagher - Your Purpose Is Calling You

Mar 26, 2025 1 hr 8 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. Kirsty Gallagher is a spiritual coach and Sunday Times bestselling author. She teaches you how to live back in alignment with your soul and divine purpose by reconnecting with ancient wisdoms and natural cycles. Her free meditations on spotify each monday are mow essential for my health, each sunday she gives me my weekly dose of sanity with her cosmic weather reports, and her workshops have explained life and purpose to me in ways I will never now not see. Kirsty’s 7th book - Your Cosmic Purpose: Trust in the universe and discover your life path is available for preorder now. It promises to help you find your anchor within, the guiding light which will provide stability, confidence and joy even through the challenging times we live in. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy: Download the new and improved McCabes Pharmacy app today, it's a simple, secure, and time-saving way to manage medications. PLUS you'll get 20% off your first purchase through the app using the code NEWAPP20. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracy Clifford - Life, Confidence + Silent Endometriosis

Mar 19, 2025 47 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. Tracy Clifford a leading 2fm broadcaster joins me to talk about figuring out life, finding her career confidence in her 40's - while also figuring out Silent Endometriosis and a complicated fertility journey. Painful periods are one of the first things as woman we are taught to “just get on with”. Unavoidable and unrelenting. And so begins a relationship with denying what our body might be trying to tell us in the hope that we can mask our discomfort and limit our shame. Here Tracy gets really open about her symptoms, her diagnosis, her anger that other women don’t know what to look out for yet and a culture of masking not fixing our female health. The Endometriosis Association of Ireland is hosting their annual event on Saturday 29th of March 2025 in the Maldron Hotel in Dublin. Tickets are €25 - click here for more information Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy: Download the new and improved McCabes Pharmacy app today, it's a simple, secure, and time-saving way to manage medications. PLUS you'll get 20% off your first purchase through the app using the code NEWAPP20. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simone Gannon - Good Skin, Good Hormones, Good Friends, Good Life.

Mar 12, 2025 47 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. Welcome my second guest Simone Gannon (Simone Scribes) - Beauty Editor at the Irish Times, Aesthetician and skincare educator & a very close friend, Simone was a guest on Stretch Marks in 2023 in an episode called the Almost 40 Stretch & talked about how she won’t descend quietly into hormonal change but will always advocate for her health. listen here Here we talk about anxiety, fighting fatigue and how changing her pill has made a huge difference to her energy, clarity and rage. How important it is to not sit with these symptoms - but to take action, with the right health care provider you’ll be listened to. We also have a bit of a girl chat about life, work, our love for CBD oil, picking up the phone and having a friend you trust course correct your overwhelmed over stimulated out of control spiralling thoughts of doom. Simone has launched a new substack GLOW NOTES which is full of expert skincare and beauty guides. Subscribe here. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy: Download the new and improved McCabes Pharmacy app today, it's a simple, secure, and time-saving way to manage medications. PLUS you'll get 20% off your first purchase through the app using the code NEWAPP20. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lean with Lesley - Strong, Fit Forties

Mar 5, 2025 43 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. So I’m starting this season with a woman who inspires me to get off my arse on those low mood days, to move my body more and not with punishment as the goal but replenishment and vitality and joy. Lean with Lesley (Lesley Giltinan) has created a community a community of empowerment fit women - and i want to be one of them. Beyond her classes in cork she has developed a digital programmes that any of us can do from home with over 400 workouts. Here she shares how she completely redirected her career from corporate to coach in her 40’s, how she has seen movement transform the women she has met over the years and she gives us all the pep talk we need to use this new spring energy. You can join her 7 day FREE programme here. Supported by McCabe's Pharmacy: Download the new and improved McCabes Pharmacy app today, it's a simple, secure, and time-saving way to manage medications. PLUS you'll get 20% off your first purchase through the app using the code NEWAPP20. "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 40's Stretch is Back

Mar 2, 2025 1 min

NEW SEASON The 40's Stretch 2.0 Hello - I’m sinead O’Moore and I’ve got good news for fans of the pod. The 40’s Stretch is coming back on Wednesday March 5th thanks to my new partner McCabe’s Pharmacy. In case you’re new - let’s catch you up Stretch Marks is a podcast that goes deep into the parts of life that are stretching us. And creates a safe community for us to heal, not hide the marks left behind. It very much started in Motherhood - but its grown to include relationships, career, health, the world losing its mind and how to function when it all feels too much. And this, the 2nd season of the 40’s Stretch. I turned 40 a few months ago, entering this new and pivotal decade for the trajectory of my wellbeing and I am back talking to more women about what they are going through physically, mentally, hormonally, professionally in this profoundly influential decade of our lives. Basically I want all their tips - and then share them with you. So I’m here for the next 10 weeks supported by McCabe’s Pharmacy with deep conversations with inspirational women, experts and friends about how to embrace, conquer and thrive throughout our 40’s stretch. Ok, together let’s figure out The 40’s Stretch. See you this Wednesday March 5th Created by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Emily Norris - Panic Attacks, Perimenopause and Prioritising Health

Feb 5, 2025 56 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. So let’s drop our shoulders and take a breath and welcome my guest - Emily Norris Emily is one of the original youtuber moms - she now has over 850k subscribers to her channel where she has shared vlogs on her life, home and health. In this episode Emily opens about a recent panic attack and how it led her to realising that she was in perimenopause and needed to support her hormonal health. From weight training to period cycle tracking so as to know when her tolerance would be low, to her relationship with coffee and alcohol and starting HRT this episode is such an open and relatable conversation about a very normal and all too common 40’s stretch. Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Liz Dwyer - Divorce, Dating, Aging and Future Beauty Show

Jan 29, 2025 1 hr 0 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. So let’s drop our shoulders and take a breath and welcome my guest - Liz Dwyer. As Liz turned 40, her marriage ended. We talk about that moment when her husband told her it was over, how putting all her energy into Future Beauty with her sister Nikki not only became a passion project but something that has gone on to help connect thousands of women with the right clinics for them and gave her back her financial security again. And how ultimately she is grateful it all ended - that she has a second chance. And she is having so much fun with it. Future Beauty and Future Fertility shows will be taking over the RDS on Sat and Sunday March 1st and 2nd 2025. Book your tickets here. Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Clare McKenna - The Daily Practices We Need In Our 40's

Jan 22, 2025 1 hr 2 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. So let’s drop our shoulders and take a breath and welcome my guest - Clare McKenna Clare hosts Newstalks health and wellbeing show, Alive and Kicking which has inspired her to qualify as an Integrative Health Coach and launch Nourish Yourself - where she supports her clients on a transformative experience through holistic living. Clare wants more of us to rediscover our vitality, to embrace joy, and nourish our mind, body, and soul - in small but meaningful ways that work with the lives we live. We talk about what how she integrates wellness into her life at 47 and a mother of two. What she has learned from connecting with so many health experts and how she is committed to supporting for herself this decade. Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Suzanne Kane - Part II, HRT & Peri Era Update

Jan 15, 2025 56 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. So let’s drop our shoulders and take a breath – and welcome Suzanne Kane back to the pod. Suzanne is a broadcaster on 98fm, a mother of 3 and 6 months ago she opened up here on Stretch Marks podcast about her perimenopause era. The response was a collective sigh of relief and gratitude from the thousands of women that had the same symptoms and had no idea what was going on for them. Suzanne inspired so many women in their 40’s to book those appointments and to stop waiting for the stereotypical symptoms of hot flushes to appear. Anxiety was a big enough sign. 6 months on and a rollercoaster of HRT, she’s back to fill us all in. Listen to part 1 here Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Sinéad Brady - Celebrating the Courageously Curvy Careers of Women

Jan 8, 2025 1 hr 2 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. So let’s drop our shoulders and take a breath – it’s time to meet my first guest of 2025, Sinéad Brady @thecareerpsychologist Sinéad is a Career Psychologist and best selling author of the book Total Reset - Quit Living to Work and Start Working to Live. She is a mother of 4, in her mid 40’s and has dedicated her career to helping us achieve career success with evidence-based psychology and practical strategies. We talk about wanting change, burnout, intuition and the clarity that come in our 40’s when we are no longer willing to climb the wrong ladder. She shares why we need to protect the longevity of women’s careers and how in our 40’s we can’t be underestimated. If you need support from my guest Career Psychologist Sinead Brady you can follow her @thecareerpsychologist on instagram. Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Emily O'Donoghue Fashionably Fortyish - Embracing and Thriving in our 40's

Dec 18, 2024 56 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. So let’s drop our shoulders and take a breath – it’s time to meet my last guest of 2024, Emily O’Donoghue @Fashionablyfortyish If you haven’t discovered Emily yet she is a mother of 2 girls who started her instagram 5 years ago to share her love of fashion which has grown into this really engaged community of women sharing and supporting each others growth, passions and health. She is 45, midway through her 40’s and gives us glorious nuggets of truth and wisdom in this conversation. We talk about how our 40’s is such a pivotal decade for women. How moments in early motherhood with premature births and dangerously high blood pressure continue to leave their mark on her, and how she supports her mental health with anti depressants, movement, nutrition and great friends. As women in our 40’s we need to gather and connect - whether through social, on this pod or I hope in real life. And this is that. It’s a beautiful celebration of connection. And the last episode to close out the year. Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Kellie Billings - Caring for Mam with Alzheimers

Dec 11, 2024 1 hr 9 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. There comes a point for many of us where we slide into this “sandwich” generation of caring for young and caring for old. And somewhere between the weight, worry and love for them all, we can ignore our bodies whispers - but as my guest today Kellie Billings explains, you can only ignore them for so long. Kellie is in her early 40’s, she's the Beauty Editor with Social and Personal Magazine, co-host of the Skin in the Game podcast, a mum of 3 girls and daughter of an incredible mother with alzheimers. And in August her body said no more and she needed urgent surgery for a perforated stomach ulcer while in Portugal on holiday. We talk about caring for her mam with Alzheimers, signs her body was not ok, and the lessons learned from her emergency health scare. Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Aoife Harvey - Pelvic Floors, Oestrogen, Moods and More

Dec 4, 2024 45 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. Please welcome women's pelvic health physio specialist Aoife Harvey - from @womenhealthdublin to the pod. Aoife has her own physio practice plus she is co founder of mocohealth an app that shares birth recovery support. Like me she turned 40 earlier this year and like me she felt the stirrings of perimenopause - the brain fog, fatigue, and pms kicked in. We talk about her decision to get HRT, her love of the coil; and how as women she witnesses her clients suffer in silence with common pelvic symptoms, thinking this is our new normal. And she is currently on a mission to make vaginal oestrogen an over the counter treatment in Ireland to minimise bladder issues, leaking, urinary tract infections, dryness and pain caused by the decreasing levels of oestrogen in the body. SIGN HER PETITION HERE Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Allison Keating - It's All Too Much in our 40's

Nov 27, 2024 1 hr 1 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. It’s ALL TOO MUCH - written by Psychologist Allison Keating who has worked in her private practice for over 20 years. And she has never seen anything like the levels of anxiety, panic and overwhelm that women are experiencing today. She is warm and fun, honest and fair. And a balm for my nervous system because she gets it - she knows life right now, and her book is an essential resource for us all. Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Áine O'Donnell - My Multiple Sclerosis Fight

Nov 20, 2024 1 hr 8 min

NEW! "The 40's Stretch" - A new season from Stretch Marks Podcast We are stretching - this time into our 40's. Meet Áine O'Donnell - one of my closest friends and favourite humans. At 27 she was diagnosed with MS, Multiple Sclerosis, an incurable neurological condition that interrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage and loss of power. At 40, she lost her dad, got married and learned that her hero drugs have failed her. And this week, as this goes out, she begins the process of a Stem Cell Transplant in the UK - her last chance to hold back her advancing MS. But it's not all tears. We laugh. We reminisce. We talk about the grief of losing her dad. And marrying the love of her life Tara. And in this one hour - she will teach you more about life than anyone could. DONATE xx To help with the financial burden of this fight, friends have set up a GOFUNDME page for Áine. To donate to this page and support my wonderful friend, you can follow the link here. Áine - we love you, fight like hell. Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Laura Nolan Horgan - Surgical Menopause BRCA Gene

Nov 13, 2024 48 min

NEW! The 40's Stretch - Stretch Marks with Sinéad O'Moore Please welcome my second guest, Laura Nolan Horgan, founder of LNH Edit, mother of 3 and BRCA gene warrior who in her early 30's said no thanks to Ovarian and Breast cancer and underwent a Salpingo Double Ooverectomy, full hysterectomy which removed her ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, womb and double mastectomy - and while this saved her life, it also plunged her straight into surgical menopause. Laura shared her story on Georgie's Good Glow podcast 4 years ago which gives a really good insight into her BRCA Gene story and well worth a listen - but here, with the grace of time and distance from this traumatic life grenade, Laura shares the hormonal impact thereafter. We talk about HRT, how Menopause and Women's Health specialist, Dr. Deirdre Lundy brought her back to life, reclaiming her sense of womanhood and the lessons every woman should know from someone who had to learn the hard way, far far too young. Supported by Key For Her - Their two-step supplement includes two unique blends to support your daily wellness and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com "The 40's Stretch" is a Stretch Marks Production, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: Sophie Morris - Food Fuelling at 40

Nov 6, 2024 51 min

NEW! The 40's Stretch with Sinéad O'Moore This season is a deep dive into the 40's stretch. Physically/mentally/emotionally/hormonally/professionally/ this is a profound decade and one that I hope to live well. And just like in early motherhood - there is so much left unsaid, so much to learn and so much to gain from connecting with and sharing the real experiences of women. Supported by Key For Her Use the discount code STRETCH for 20% off your first order across all products on keyforher.com Meet my first guest, Sophie Morris. Sophie is currently breaking the internet with her food label awareness and supermarket swap reels, highlighting the ultra processed foods which could be having an impact on our wellbeing supported by her Diploma in General Nutrition and a Diploma in Advanced Nutrition for Fitness. She is 41, a mother of two young boys and she is stretched. We talk about her experience of entering this new decade, what she wishes every woman in her 40's knew and how she's fuelling herself. **If you are worried about your own health, hormones, nutrition or wellbeing - always speak with your GP as this conversation should not replace advice from a qualified medical practitioner.** The 40's Stretch is part of Stretch Marks Podcast, Hosted by Sinéad O'Moore, produced by The Brand Story and sound edited by Alan Breslin. Contact: stretchmarkspod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/stretchmarkspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 40's Stretch

Nov 4, 2024 1 min

NEW SEASON We are stretching - this time into our 40's. I’m Sinead O’Moore host of Stretch Marks podcast and If you're a fan of that podcast, you'll know it started in motherhood but over the years has grown to discuss all the ways life continues to stretch us. And this season is a deep dive into the 40's stretch! I really believe that our 40’s is a powerful decade where we can grow into the women we are here to be. There can be a bit of liberation, reclamation. we could take over the world – if the world and our hormones would stop knocking us back down again. I turned 40 in July, perimenopause is hovering over my shoulders, I am getting more anxious, more stressed, sleeping less even though my kids are sleeping more and I know countless women in my tribe who know the game has changed but have no idea how to win anymore. And just like in early motherhood - there is so much left unsaid, so much to learn and so much to gain from connecting with and sharing the real experiences of women. So together with my amazing new sponsor Key For Her, the Irish female owned two-step supplement brand that includes two unique blends to support your daily health and help naturally alleviate the symptoms associated with your menstrual cycle, peri and menopause, - I'll be having deep conversations with inspirational women, experts and friends about how to embrace, conquer and thrive throughout our 40’s stretch. This new 12 episode season kicks off on Wednesday 6th of November. I’ll be joined by inspiring, educated, courageous women, experts and friends and I will be taking notes. Ok, together lets figure out The 40’s Stretch. See you wednesday. Created by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Created by: Sinead O'Moore
Status: Active
Latest episode: Nov 11, 2026
Episodes: 115
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Avg. episode length: 50 min
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