{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6654619f38e8dd0012bdbe10/66956b34d050c6cd508ad814?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Performer: Actor & Writer Margaret McAuliffe","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6654619f38e8dd0012bdbe10/1721068039216-fe026764492cf875d0a9ecc02abb4c46.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>I am delighted to introduce my guest for this episode: Dublin-based actor and writer Mags McAuliffe who wrote and toured her one-woman show The Humours of Bandon for the last eight years. This play explores what happens when we leave behind a childhood passion that was our everything.  </p><p><br></p><p>Dive into this pocket of joy as we discuss beginning a career as an \"older\" graduate, motherhood, Mags' writing process, touring the world with her play, and her clever #backstagesnax on Instagram.</p><p><br></p><p>Have you caught up with the previous episodes? There’s something for everyone this season, Don’t forget to rate this podcast and share it with your friends. Help me spread the joy by sharing this podcast with a friend, click on the “like” button and subscribe to my channel for more. Thank you!!</p><p><br></p><p>Mags' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moi_mags/</p><p>Mags' Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/moi_mags/</p><p>Niamh’s Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/thewellnessclinicireland </p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:50 Being an \"older\" acting graduate</p><p>02:35 Being a woman in the acting industry</p><p>04:10 Being a woman in your prime in your 40s</p><p>04:50 Breastfeeding and slow weight gain</p><p>06:20 Niamh's autism diagnosis (ADHD too!)</p><p>07:00 Theatregoing as ND person</p><p>(mention Jody O'Neill's play \"What I (Don't) Know About Autism\")</p><p>08:30 The Humours of Bandon show</p><p>09:50 Mags' Irish Dancing School</p><p>13:00 Writing process for The Humours of Bandon</p><p>16:18 Claire McKenna, Mags' Irish dancing teacher</p><p>17:35 Touring with The Humours of Bandon</p><p>19:40 Wellbeing while touring </p><p>22:15 Motherhood  </p><p>23:45 Next project</p><p>25:22 Cancel culture</p><p>28:20 Using Social media for self-promotion</p><p>29:00 #backstagesnax</p><p>32:20 Book/movie that made a big impression</p><p>34:10 Favourite meal</p><p>35:33 Motto for life</p><p>36:40 Losing things</p><p>38:14 Idea of perfect happiness</p><p>39:35 Being a working mom</p><p>43:30 Where to find Mags</p>","author_name":"Niamh O'Connell"}