Stretch Marks

With 10 months of my 30's left I'm hitting the "Almost 40 stretch"But I'm not alone - my amazing friend and beauty editor Simone Gannon (Simone Scribes) is right along side me.We go deep into the lessons learned, the sh!t that no longer serves us, peri-menopause and it's relentless pace towards us and Simone shares what we need to know about keeping our skin healthy as we age gracefully. It's a rant, it's liberating, it's excited, there's a touch of grief about fertility - it's all here if you are also in the almost 40 stretch.If you like what you hear please support the show and hit subscribe, rate or review.Every tiny bit of interaction helps.Hosted by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch at @stretchmarkspodcast This season is supported by VitabioticsStretch Marks is owned and produced by the brand story - sound editing by Alan Breslin.

Time to meet Dr. Johanna Clancy and Dr. Marese McDonnell both qualified clinical psychologists and founders of Cradle Psychology - a dedicated clinic, focused on parental wellbeing, uniquely developed and delivered by clinical psychologists.Dr. Johanna is pregnant with her first baby and navigating the beginning of matresence while Dr. Marese has just had her second and now knows the true limitations mothers have to properly switching off. If you are experiencing any of the issues raised in the episode please know that there are so many sourced of support out there - you do not have to stay feeling what you are feeling. Contact: Cradle Psychology // InstaYour maternity team (you can asked to be linked with their mental health support service - often there will be a mental health midwife or psychologist available)Your GPYour local public health nurseYour local Primary Care Psychology teams and Community Mental Health Services can also be accessed where appropriate via your GP. Samaritans: Call 116123Pieta House: Call 1800247247Please always reach out for support.If this conversation supports you at all please support us back and hit subscribe, rate or review.Every tiny bit of interaction helps.Hosted by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch at @stretchmarkspodcast This season is supported by VitabioticsStretch Marks is owned and produced by the brand story - sound editing by Alan Breslin.

Where to even begin... this conversation covers so many stretches with lessons shared throughout. Denise Kenny Byrne is co-founder of The Head Plan, a life + wellness coach and a mother to 4 month old baby girl. Denise's business is about writing it down + making it happen - but in motherhood we need to build a mindset ready for the unexpected. We talk about IVF, pregnancy anxiety, an emergency C-Section, the mental load of breastfeeding, hormonal crashes and the 4 month sleep regression - plus the absolute success story of The Head Plan that is running parallel to this wild journey. Honest, wise and hopeful this episode is a must listen. **Special points for the amount of times we made reference to our 90's icon Anneka Rice. FREE DOWNLOAD - Get Started with The Head Plan todayIf this conversation supports you at all please support us back and hit subscribe, rate or review.Every tiny bit of interaction helps.Hosted by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch at @stretchmarkspodcast This season is supported by VitabioticsStretch Marks is owned and produced by the brand story - sound editing by Alan Breslin.

Waiting for baby to arrive is a stretch.Watching your body for signs that's it time, nesting, prepping, waiting, hoping, loving.Jess Redden is waiting to welcome her first baby into the world with husband Rob Kearney.We talk about her pregnancy, the moment she found out, cravings, aversions, hopes and dreams.Plus we hear all about her brand new book - The Food Pharmacy out for preorder now.If this conversation supports you at all please support us back and hit subscribe, rate or review.Every tiny bit of interaction helps.Hosted by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch at @stretchmarkspodcast This season is supported by VitabioticsStretch Marks is owned and produced by the brand story - sound editing by Alan Breslin.

As the first generation of parents who are openly talking about their own mental health we need to advocate for our childrens too. The Mental Health Commission published their final report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and let me tell you if you’re not concerned - you should because they announced they "Cannot currently provide an assurance to all parents or guardians in all parts of Ireland that your children have access to a safe effective, and evidence-based mental health service.”So we have to talk about it. To help us understand whats going on, whats going wrong and what we can do to impact and create positive change I’m joined by Niall Breslin, Bressie, musician, mental health advocate, creator of where is my mind podcast, co-founder of a lust for life a charity that supports young people to be effective guardians of their mind -  Bressie, is a powerful and honest voice and the person I needed to have this conversation with. If this conversation supports you at all please support us back and hit subscribe, rate or review.Every tiny bit of interaction helps.Hosted by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch at @stretchmarkspodcast This season is supported by VitabioticsStretch Marks is owned and produced by the brand story - sound editing by Alan Breslin.

This one is for anyone in the midst of a career stretch - with expert Career Consultant Angela Burke.I spoke about my own Career Stretch in season one and I know its a juggle for many.Angela burke is a career consultant who supports people to find clarity, to pivot and advance their career and their career wellbeing.From needing to advocate for your needs, to knowing its time to leave, from feeling the fear, to feeling the relief when you make the necessary changes - it’s a lot and I want an expert voice to help us out. It’s a highly valuable conversation that I know will help many who are in this right now so get in touch with your feedback, I love to read them. If this conversation supports you at all please support us back and hit subscribe, rate or review.Every tiny bit of interaction helps.Hosted by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch at @stretchmarkspodcast This season is supported by VitabioticsStretch Marks is owned and produced by the brand story - sound editing by Alan Breslin.