{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6654619f38e8dd0012bdbe10/66baa3023889f01ccfed7856?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Focus: Lauren Larkin - Actor/Writer of One More Round","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6654619f38e8dd0012bdbe10/1723506975138-81500191-2dc6-43d4-aa07-720e853df4ed.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode my guest is Dublin native, actor and writer Lauren Larkin, whose short film One More Round just premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh last month. This film deals with a young couples struggles during IVF treatments, showing their emotional and financial strain with beautiful depth.&nbsp;</p><p>Dive into this pocket of joy as we discuss family dynamics, juggling careers and motherhood, the Sandwich Generation, how the pandemic affected us all and my low-demand lifestyle.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Lauren on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlarkin10?igsh=MXI5OHg0eWRodXJueQ==</p><p>Follow One More Round film on Instagram here:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/onemoreroundfilm?igsh=MWE0YXNjYXJoOTc2ZQ==</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 Niamh accommodating her neurodivergence on camera!</p><p>02:10 Lauren’s entry into acting</p><p>04:00 Having a baby and a career</p><p>05:10 Lauren’s writing career</p><p>07:45 Touring with Lauren’s first baby&nbsp;</p><p>08:36 Breastfeeding while working</p><p>10:50 Lauren having her second baby during the pandemic</p><p>11:35 Lauren leaving social media for 11 months</p><p>13:05 How different life was during the pandemic</p><p>14:50 Juggling her career with motherhood</p><p>16:30 Living on adrenaline</p><p>17:47 One More Round short film about infertility</p><p>22:06 Representing her community of Cabra</p><p>23:22 Having a strong vision to get a project made</p><p>24:25 Shooting on real film</p><p>24:44 Barry O’Connor’s approach directing the film</p><p>26:00 Appreciating the present moment</p><p>26:58 Writing the play “Mr Moran” about family dynamics/grief</p><p>28:46 The Sandwich generation (caring for children and elderly parents)</p><p>30:32 Future projects for Lauren</p><p>31:27 Managing a home plus working</p><p>38:12 Niamh’s low-demand lifestyle</p><p>38:48 Routine/Anchors in your day</p><p>39:24 Lauren’s gym habit</p><p>41:00 Book/movie that made a big impression</p><p>42:02 Favourite meal</p><p>42:48 Motto for life</p><p>43:04 Lauren’s idea of perfect happiness</p><p><br></p><p>If you love my approach you might enjoy my Inner Circle members club, a free monthly meetup to support your personal growth and goals. Open to all genders and neurotypes, this is a supportive space to learn self-care practises, managing stress and busy schedules while still supporting your own needs. More details at https://thewellnessclinic.ie/inner-circle/</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Niamh O'Connell"}