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Bras off and Breathe
A podcast for women navigating midlife, change, relationships, health worries and the parts of life nobody really prepares you for.
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4. Young, Female, Navigating Modern Ireland Today
39:20||Season 2, Ep. 4This week on Bras Off & Breathe, I'm joined by the brilliant Edel Laws, a young woman currently navigating college life in Ireland and sharing her honest experiences of growing up female in today's world.We dive into the realities of sexism, misogyny, gender stereotypes, and the pressures young women still face, both online and offline. While Ireland has changed dramatically over the past few decades, has equality truly caught up with the lived experiences of young women? Or are outdated attitudes simply showing up in new ways?This is a thoughtful, eye-opening conversation about identity, confidence, empowerment, and what it really means to be a young woman in Ireland today.
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4. Midlife, Menopause & Momentum
29:20||Season 2, Ep. 4This week, I'm delighted to welcome Jennifer Drum, founder of the Ladies Let's Talk Collective, award-winning women's advocate, and passionate voice for midlife wellness. Jennifer has built a supportive community where women can openly discuss health, confidence, and life transitions, drawing from her own experiences, including her HRT journey in her 40s. Through her platform, she inspires thousands of women to embrace change, prioritize their wellbeing, and find strength in connection. I'm excited to hear her story, the lessons she's learned along the way, and the impact she's making in the lives of women every day.LisasVistashttps://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas/Media & Audio Production by Ben Lawless
3. How One Family’s Grief Became a Lifeline for Thousands
50:42||Season 2, Ep. 3Fiona Tuomey is the founder and CEO of HUGG (Healing Untold Grief Groups), a national Irish charity that supports people bereaved by suicide.Her work is deeply personal. In 2016, Fiona lost her 11-year-old daughter, Milly, to suicide. In the aftermath, she actively searched for support from others who truly understood that specific kind of grief, but couldn’t find any peer-led groups in Ireland.HUGG Websitehttps://hugg.ie/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/huggireland?igsh=MWFwZGtpMGM1NXp2eQ==Lisasvistas https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas/Audio & Media by Ben Lawless
2. The Woman Behind The Lashes
33:51||Season 2, Ep. 2Founded by leading beauty educator and entrepreneur Karen Grehan, Secret Warehouse Dublin was created with one mission, to give people the tools, space, and support they need to unlock their true potential.I sit down and chat to Karen about her life growing up, where her ambition comes from and what's next for lash dolls and secret warehouseLash Dollshttps://www.instagram.com/lashdolls_ireland?igsh=MWVocGdmZGN4dHM5Mw==Secret Warehouse Dublin https://www.instagram.com/secretwarehousedublin?igsh=MzlnOWs0eGQzMmtkLisasVistas https://www.instagram.com/secretwarehousedublin?igsh=MzlnOWs0eGQzMmtkAudio & Media Production by Ben Lawless
1. Style, Confidence & Ignoring The Rules
35:34||Season 2, Ep. 1On this week’s episode, we’re joined by stylist extraordinaire Cathy O'Connor, an expert in her field with years of experience and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things fashion and personal style. We sit down for an honest conversation about style, self-confidence, and learning to dress for who you are rather than simply following trends. From finding your own voice through fashion to embracing the beauty of becoming your own woman, this episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and empowering insights.Cathy O'Connor https://www.instagram.com/cathyocstylist?igsh=MWcwNGRlMWV5cXU0eA==Lisasvistas https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas?igsh=dXEzZDR4cGxreXZxAudio & Media Production by Ben Lawless
11. Surviving The School Run
57:42||Season 1, Ep. 11Welcome back to Bras Off and Breathe, the podcast where we say what everyone’s thinking but rarely out loud. This episode, Surviving the School Run, is all about the chaos, cliques, and quiet judgments of the school gate. I’m chatting with Leonie and Rachael about everything from awkward hellos to the full-blown drama of the cake baking competition (honestly, who knew it could get that serious?). We also dig into a bigger question, why Ireland still seems to favour third-level college over trades and practical paths, and what that pressure means for us as parents trying to steer our kids in the right direction. It’s real, it’s relatable, and it might just make you feel a bit less alone in the madness.
11. Surviving Grief. Loss, how it reshapes us, and how we find meaning after heartbreak.
39:07||Season 1, Ep. 11On this episode of my podcast with Molly, we explore the deeply human themes of life and death through an honest and heartfelt conversation. We talk about how loss reshapes our understanding of what it means to live, and how grief isn’t something to “move on” from, but something we learn to carry. Molly opens up about the emotional complexity of losing someone so central to her world, and how that experience has changed her perspective on time, relationships, and what truly matters. Together, we reflect on the fragility of life, but also the quiet strength that can emerge in the face of profound sorrow.Molly shares how the loss of her beloved mother has left a lasting imprint on her day-to-day life, from small routines to major life decisions. She speaks candidly about the ways she copes, through memory, connection, and allowing herself space to feel everything as it comes. Rather than presenting grief as something linear, Molly describes it as evolving, sometimes heavy, sometimes gentle, but always present in some form. Her story is not just about loss, but about resilience, love that continues beyond absence, and the ongoing process of finding meaning after heartbreak.Molly Ryanhttps://www.instagram.com/supermol/Lisasvistas https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas/Audio & Media production by Ben Lawless https://www.instagram.com/benjiiiiee/