My guest this episode is actor Victoria Smurfit.

I read Victoria a new poem 'Willow' and we chat about the gradual redundancy of parenting, 

the support of friends and allowing your children to see you struggle. 

Victoria spoke with frankness, love and longing about her mum, who she recently lost, and she explained how she 'takes one thing off' everyday.

I loved chatting to Victoria, she's a straight talker and she's inspired me with a killer opening line for a new poem!

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