Bras off and Breathe

This week on Bras Off and Breathe, we sit down with Orla Diamantino for an intimate and deeply reflective episode titled Chameleon. Orla opens up about her coming out journey, sharing the quiet moments, the ruptures, and the courage it took to step into her truth. Through her story, she explores what it means to live many lives within one lifetime, shedding old skins, rebuilding from within, and embracing the constant evolution of self. It’s a conversation about identity, resilience, and the beauty (and discomfort) of becoming someone new, again and again.

Orla Dimantino
https://www.instagram.com/orladiamantino?igsh=MWJkeW41bjB2NDB5bg==

Lisasvistas
https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas/

Audio & Media by Ben Lawless
https://www.instagram.com/benjiiiiee/
A podcast for women navigating midlife, change, relationships, health worries and the parts of life nobody really prepares you for.
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In this week’s episode, Funny Girl, I sit down with Margaret McAuliffe, actress, writer, comedian, and the creative force behind The Humours of Bandon, her critically acclaimed one-woman show.

We talk about her journey from the early days to building a career in Ireland’s creative scene, and what it really takes to sustain a life in the arts. Margaret shares the story behind The Humours of Bandon, performing solo on international stages, and the resilience, humour, and honesty that fuel her work.

We also get into the personal side, motherhood, balance, and how having her daughter reshaped her perspective on creativity and ambition.

A warm, funny, and refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of being a creative in Ireland.

Margaret McAuliffe
Agent
https://sovrancarey.com/actors/margaret-mc-auliffe

Voiceover agent
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Spotlight
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Emma Dodd for the poem recited
https://www.instagram.com/emmadoddartistandillustrator?igsh=b3lzbDdxNXFuZXY4

Lisasvistas
https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas/

Audio & Media by Ben Lawless
https://www.instagram.com/benjiiiiee/

A podcast for women navigating midlife, change, relationships, health worries and the parts of life nobody really prepares you for.
Contact us [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast: Autism and Us.
Michelle and her daughter Kate share their powerful journey through Kate’s late autism diagnosis at 20. Together they speak openly about the challenges they faced, the frustrations with a system that too often overlooks young people, and the emotional moment when Kate finally felt truly seen after receiving her diagnosis. Now moving forward with a new understanding of themselves and each other, Michelle and Kate are using their voices to advocate for change, greater awareness, and stronger support for young people with autism. It’s an honest, heartfelt conversation about identity, resilience, and turning lived experience into meaningful change.

Juzt2girls
https://www.instagram.com/juzt2girls?igsh=YWJwM2JjZDRkdzBz

Lisasvistas
https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas?igsh=dXEzZDR4cGxreXZx

Audio & Media Production by Ben Lawless
https://www.instagram.com/benjiiiiee?igsh=MXR4eHk1NGh1bGE0cw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
A podcast for women navigating midlife, change, relationships, health worries and the parts of life nobody really prepares you for.
Contact us [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the world of high-performance sport with two incredible women who have competed at the highest level. Ciara Peelo, an Olympian in sailing, and the other, Karen Nugent, a top-level high-performance tennis player, share their personal journeys through the demanding world of elite competition. From intense training and career-defining moments to the challenges and sacrifices that come with chasing excellence, they reflect on what it truly takes to compete at the top.

But this conversation goes far beyond medals and rankings. Together, they talk about the friendships formed along the way, the lessons learned through wins and losses, and the moments of laughter that make the journey unforgettable. It’s a candid and inspiring look at how sport has shaped their live, not just through achievements, but through the experiences, resilience, and community that continue to influence who they are today

Lisasvistas
https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas/

Audio & Media Production by Ben Lawless
https://www.instagram.com/benjiiiiee/
A podcast for women navigating midlife, change, relationships, health worries and the parts of life nobody really prepares you for.
Contact us [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura thought she could “have it all” being the perfect mum, wife, friend, and employee, until the pressure pushed her to breaking point and into a mental health hospital. What looked like success from the outside was masking exhaustion and overwhelm. In this episode, she shares how her lowest moment became the catalyst for rebuilding her life with stronger boundaries, clearer priorities, and a healthier definition of success. Today, she’s not chasing perfection, she’s living better than ever.

Lisasvistas
https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas/

Laura O'Connell
https://www.instagram.com/just_lauraoconnell/

Audio & Media by Ben Lawless
https://www.instagram.com/benjiiiiee/
A podcast for women navigating midlife, change, relationships, health worries and the parts of life nobody really prepares you for.
Contact us [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.