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.

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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.

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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

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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

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"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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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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

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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"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: [email protected]

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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: [email protected]

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