Stretch Marks

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

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GUEST:

Siobhain Gibbons

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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 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

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Kelly Connor

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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

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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

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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 [email protected] 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 [email protected] 

And I’ll talk to you again, next week! 

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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

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