Best Sinead OMoore Podcasts (2024)

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Aoife Dunne - My Depression, Shame & Healing life's Traumas' Stretch 1:07:04

2d ago1:07:04

1:07:04

This weeks guest is a comedian, a poet, a storyteller - Aoife Dunne english_and_aoife Her observations and comedy of the Irish Mother are wildly accurate and so too are her expressions of grief, depression and finding her real identity that lay hidden under trauma for too long. It’s deep, intelligent, beautiful and it's Aoife - so it's funny. And I…

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Genevieve Turley - The Real Beauty, Self Esteem & NOT Having it All Together Stretch 1:02:38

9d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

NEW SEASON of Stretch Marks with Sinead O'Moore Kicking off another 10 weeks with my first guest Genevieve Turley Genevieve is a make up artist in the rational, normal, you're doing great as you are babe sense of the word. She combines her wit with her natural beauty, her comfort with who she is and how she looks with informative, kind and hilariou…

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Keep Stretching: Season 7 is Here 2:01

10d ago2:01

2:01

Season 7 of Stretch Marks with Sinead O'Moore returns on Wednesday 19th June 2024 Joined by inspirational guests, experts and friends, this podcast will help us to flow with whatever life is throwing at us and leave us feeling more empowered, excited and confident about the version of ourselves we are growing in to. Together let's celebrate our per…

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Holly Cairns - My Leadership Stretch 51:37

3M ago51:37

51:37

Season Finale Holly Cairns - leader of the Social Democrats joins me to talk about her stretch as a women new to politics and what has motivated her to want positive change. I have admired Holly's ability to stand in the Dáil and speak on issues with empathy, humanity and an authenticity we don't always see. We talk about Gaza, how her view of poli…

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Justine King - My Natural Home Birth Stretch 51:41

3M ago51:41

51:41

5 days after giving birth at home - fashion stylist Justine King joins me to share her gorgeous natural home birth story. Making this empowered choice to birth at home wasn’t by accident - but an instinct that grew following her first lockdown baby - and his restricted birth. Instead this was within her control, within her safe 4 walls and within h…

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Paul O'Regan - Why Acupuncture supports my Stretch 1:14:09

3M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

For 5 years I’ve trusted Paul O’Regan founder of AcuDublin with my headspace, back pain, pregnancy preparation and postpartum recovery. Acupuncture and Anatomy in Motion with Paul is now firmly in my self care toolkit - and he has finally agreed to join me on the podcast to talk about my symptoms and how he treats so many women as stretched as me c…

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Laura Mangan - My Brain Tumour in Wrexham Stretch 1:10:33

4M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

One year ago, when her 1st born was 3 weeks old, Laura Mangan was diagnosed with a a brain tumour. From Limerick, now living in the UK with partner and Wrexham FC player Anthony Forde - club owner Ryan Reynolds stepped in and found answers. While Laura's story has been featured throughout media with and without her knowledge - this is Laura's story…

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Sonya Lennon - The Referendum Stretch 42:23

4M ago42:23

42:23

This Friday, March 8th Ireland is being asked to vote on two referenda. There are two articles for us to vote on. 1) The Family Article and 2)The Care Article I have written a full piece on the meaning of both on my substack - you can access that here. In this episode I speak with Sonya Lennon, founder of Work Equal and along with the Women's Counc…

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Maria Forde - The Hyperemesis NICU Stretch 57:14

4M ago57:14

57:14

Maria Forde’s journey through motherhood has been a sequence of stretches that have tested her and offered her some of the greatest loves of her life. We are talking about: severe hyperemesis A very rare condition leading to emergency airways surgery. An emergency section. A newborn in nicu with a collapsed lung- an injury occured during birth Meni…

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Sinéad de hOra - My Endo Fertility Spiritual Stretch 56:25

4M ago56:25

56:25

This episode is a blend of the physical and the spiritual. The blend of the feminine body and the feminine rising. A story of endometriosis, ivf, fertility and faith. Not in the religious sense but in spiritual sense. My guest Sinead De Hora, is a an Angel Healer, a rahanni teacher, an author and a facilitator of spiritual ceremonies. She is also a…

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Charlene Flanagan - The Finding Your Light Again Stretch 59:49

5M ago59:49

59:49

Charlene Flanagan co-founder of Ella and Jo is here for this gorgeous conversation about finding your light again. With Irish twins Charlene shares how necessary it was for her to find a way back to herself. She shares her toolkit for self regulation as she stretches beyond herself to create this business and life she loves. The darker moments - ho…

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Claire Walsh - The IVF Stretch 59:45

5M ago59:45

59:45

Claire Walsh is a successful author & ted talker, the first person to represent Ireland at the Freediving World Championships in 2019 and she is in the messy middle of subfertility. Fertility is a very personal + private journey. But that can leave us at risk of only hearing some commercial promises and the good news. Where is the messy middle?? We…

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Half of Carla - The Food Addiction Stretch 53:47

5M ago53:47

53:47

This weeks guest Carla Piera Fitzgerald has lost 183 lbs, half her body weight. But don’t assume this is a weight loss episode - because our conversation goes deeper than that. This is about shedding the mental weight of negative self talk, trauma and the mental health cycle that kept Carla trapped in self sabotage and food addiction for most of he…

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Kate O'Dwyer - The Visibility Stretch 58:46

7M ago58:46

58:46

Has motherhood made you feel smaller? Friendships stretched, identities stretched, career choice and opportunity stretched. It can be a real time of personal invisibility. Which is why I needed Visibility & Business coach Kate O’Dwyer to join me for this conversation. Kate is an advocate of authentic self expression & connection. Through her work, …

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Sinéad De Butléir - The 4th Trimester Stretch Continues 50:36

7M ago50:36

50:36

In season 3 I had one of the most listened to conversations with new mum Sinead De Butleir. She was 7 weeks postpartum. We talked about the 4th trimester, matrescense, childbirth, feeding decisions, feeding guilt, emotions, identities and the absolute life changing experience of new motherhood. It prompted to many other women to talk about their ex…

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Giovanna Fletcher - Here For The Stretch 55:12

8M ago55:12

55:12

Life keeps coming and we gotta stretch to meet it. This weeks guest Giovanna Fletcher is no stranger to an honest conversation about life, motherhood, real experiences and seeking our happiest selves. And without the gloss - she accepts that it is a total stretch. An author, podcaster, actress & advocate Giovanna Fletcher changed the game for milli…

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Síle Seoige - The Self Worth, Acceptance & Action Stretch 54:36

8M ago54:36

54:36

I'm so ready for the season 5 stretch! Kicking off with the beautiful, kind and soulful Sile Seoige as she shares her daughters experience of RSV, the signs, symptoms and actions we all need to know heading into winter 2023. RSV is a common and contagious virus that affects 90% of children before they are two years old. All infants are at risk of R…

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The Childcare Strike Stretch 56:48

10M ago56:48

56:48

It takes a village - well in 2023 the village is childcare. And the village is burning down! Leo, Micheal, Eamonn - send help and send it FAST!! Here I talk to Elaine Dunne the chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers to talk about the planned strikes & to understand what's really going on. STRIKE DATES: September 26th, 27th and 2…

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Simone Scribes - The Almost 40 Stretch 1:02:02

10M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

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 keep…

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Cradle Psychology - The It's OK to Need Help Stretch 1:12:22

10M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

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 …

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Denise Kenny Byrne - The IVF, Emergency C-Section, Baby love, Hormotional, Head Plan Stretch 1:06:33

10M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

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 …

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Jess Redden - The Waiting for Baby Stretch 48:03

10M ago48:03

48:03

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…

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Bressie - The Children's Mental Health Stretch 1:01:40

11M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

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 …

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Angela Burke - Expert Advice on the Career Stretch 54:09

11M ago54:09

54:09

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 …

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Aisling Brennan - The Second Baby Stretch 48:03

11M ago48:03

48:03

This one is about the stretch of going from baby number 1 to baby number 2 - with Aisling Brennan. Aisling has a little boy Daibi, she’s a nurse and as she says herself, the pain in Carl Mullans left side. First time round Aisling’s pregnancy featured a lot of long covid complications. What followed was a depleted first time mother mentally and phy…

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Brana - Remembering Evie's Worth: A Grief and Birth Stretch. 57:08

11M ago57:08

57:08

TW: This episode compassionately talks about infant loss. Evie who showed the world her worth and thought us so much in her little lifetime. It's a stretch that many wont have lived. But it is one I know many will want to hear as almost 100k people have been following this families journey and have fallen in love and in awe of Evie and her worth. E…

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Sinéad De Butléir - The 4th Trimester Stretch 47:59

11M ago47:59

47:59

The stretches keep coming - and so will this podcast. Season 4 is back with host Sinead O’Moore - supported by Vitabiotics. Ep1 and it's a huge stretch - the 4th trimester stretch. Sinead De Buitleir is in the midst of the 4th Trimester We talk about the perfect image of pregnancy that was so far from her reality. We talk about how even as a nurse …

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Stretched to f@$*: Season 4 1:30

12M ago1:30

1:30

Season 4 of Stretch Marks with Sinead O'Moore returns on Wednesday 19th July 2023 - because when it comes to parenting/working/budgeting/living/loving/coping - we are still stretched to f@$* Joined by inspirational guests, experts and friends Sinead hopes to help us flow with whatever life is throwing at us, calling out the areas of over stretch an…

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Suzy Reading - The Rest to Reset Stretch 54:32

1y ago54:32

54:32

So here we are - episode 10. I wanted to leave you with a conversation with a woman who’s pulled me back to balance more times than I can remember. Suzy Reading is a Chartered Psychologist specialising in wellbeing, stress management and facilitation of healthy lifestyle change. She is an accredited yoga teacher and through her integrated work she …

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Aoibhín Garrihy - 3 under 3. Supported but Oh so Stretched 44:40

1y ago44:40

44:40

I admire Aoibhín Garrihy so much - 3 under 3, projects that fuel her passion and always on the go. I compare myself (badly) to her and all it seems she can so effortlessly achieve. But ya know what... we are all the same. Women trying our best, doubting ourselves, comparing ourselves and feeling oh so stretched in this life we love. We talk about t…

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Jane Asple Keating - A business with baby stretch 50:08

1y ago50:08

50:08

Business // Babies // Boundaries // Backing yourself - it's a stretch. I'm joined by Jane Asple Keating, founder and creator of Emma by Jane, the luxury Irish jewellery and accessories brand. With a 19 month old Jane knows the business and baby juggle. We talk about working in the labour ward, how the pressure of breastfeeding was a stretch too far…

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Dr. Claire Conlon - Challenging Behaviour Stretch 58:26

1+ y ago58:26

58:26

Child behaviour//tantrums//dis-regulation//discipline This was a really highly requested episode. So I asked Dr. Claire Conlon, Senior Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Caterpillar Clinic to join me and to answer your questions. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Trinity College Dublin & works to support parents as well as c…

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Dominique McMullan - The Kin Keeping Stretch 46:51

1+ y ago46:51

46:51

Kin Keeping // The Mental Load // Motherwhelmed The unseen work that goes on in our head is a very real and fraying stretch. Join editorial director of Image Magazine Dominique McMullan and I (your host Sinead O'Moore) as we have a bit of a mam-rant about it all being too much. New to Kin Keeping?? Read Dominique's article here https://www.image.ie…

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Sarah Mc Ginn - Losing my Mother // Becoming a Mother Stretch 1:11:00

1+ y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

This is an episode for anyone who is navigating the stretch of losing a parent. Trigger warning // grief // breast cancer Sarah Mc Ginn host of Life's Too Short podcast, joins me to tell her story of losing her mother and becoming a mother in the same week. We talk about breast cancer and birth. Life and death. We talk about her mother Anne and her…

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Nessa Hurley & Anne O'Connell - Our Adoption Stretch 1:05:15

1+ y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

It's International Women's Day & this episode is about the strength of women today, the courage of the women in our past and the protection of the women of the future. It's about being born in Bessborough Mother and Baby Home, the culture of silence that prevents connection and healing and how way the universe brought two women together. I'm joined…

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Donegal Daddy {Michael Brennan}: The Dad Life Stretch 1:18:47

1+ y ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Micheál Brennan worked non-stop his whole life - until it no longer made sense. With fatherhood came perspective, options and the decision to step out of his career to be home with his girls. We talk about the stretch from a dad's perspective, mens mental health, having a laugh and being assessed for ADHD as an adult. If we are to stretch equally i…

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Clémentine MacNeice: Our Miscarriage Stretch 47:34

1+ y ago47:34

47:34

Clémentine MacNeice is a hugely popular and successful fashion stylist. And a woman who privately dreamed of starting her family. In this episode we go deep into how miscarriage can stretch our hearts and our fears. *trigger warning of loss * Clémentine speaks beautifully and compassionately about her experience of a missed miscarriage at a scan, a…

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The Separation Anxiety Stretch 54:32

1+ y ago54:32

54:32

83% of our listeners have experienced separation anxiety. It's a very real - very normal thing. But one that can feel like a massive stretch at the time. PLUS: We have NEWS as we go through our own podcast host separation. Sinead X Caroline This season is supported by Vitabiotics. With 50 Years of innovation in nutritional science, Vitobiotics has …

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The Self Care Stretch 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

41:18

This is the last episode of season 2, proudly supported by Pregnacare. To wrap up, we're taking it back to you: the mother. What does self care look like for you? Have you time for it? Is it another stretch? Is it one thing too many on your to do list? How do we take care of ourselves? In this episode we also hear from listeners who share their mos…

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The Birth Stretch 49:04

1+ y ago49:04

49:04

The birth stretch: in this episode Sinead and Caroline finally share a similar experience and that's two very positive birthing experiences (or 3 if you count the number of kids between them). They recount their birth stories, the highs and lows, the contractions, the tears, the absolute overwhelm of coming out the other side and everything else. O…

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The Feeding Stretch 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

48:50

This episode is supported by Pregnacare. Here, Caroline and Sinead share their respective experiences with feeding: from boob to bottle and everything along the way. Feeding is perhaps the biggest stretch of all. One that brings a lot of stress (if you're having difficulty) and also plenty of other people's opinions. We hear from listeners about th…

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The Getting Pregnant Stretch 54:55

2y ago54:55

54:55

This episode, supported by Pregnacare, explores the trying to conceive stretch which can take such an emotional, physical and mental toll. Getting that positive result on the pregnancy test, wondering if it will ever happen for you, assuming it will happen the second time because it worked for you the first time. As always, with involvement from ou…

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The Pregnancy Stretch 44:10

2y ago44:10

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Welcome to The Pregnancy Stretch: the mother of all stretches and where it all begins. This episode is proudly supported by Pregnacare, offering a range of supplements to see you through conception, pregnancy and beyond. For this episode, Caroline and Sinead once again share their experiences - both of which differ immensely, as per usual - while h…

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The Toddler Stretch 56:52

2y ago56:52

56:52

In this episode of Stretch Marks, we are talking all things toddlers. The tantrums, the negotiating and how to keep sane through what can be a bumpy year or two (which, of course, can still be filled with so much love and countless gorgeous moments). Again, Carolines comes at this from the perspective of a first timer, while Sinead has learned by t…

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The Growing Up Stretch 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

Tears packing away the 0-3 month old baby grows or tears on the first day of school - watching our children grow up is a massive stretch. This week, supported by DropChef (listen for our *discount code for 30% off your first 2 orders from DropChef), we're talking about how we wish away the day but don't want the years to pass. BRING TISSUES! With i…

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The Judgement Stretch 39:56

2y ago39:56

39:56

This week, supported by DropChef (listen for our *discount code), we're talking about judgement. The judgement we experience from others when we become parents. Unfortunately it's something we've ALL experienced. How do we handle that? Why do we experience that? We loved your input on this one. Caroline shares her experience of being trolled - neve…

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The Career Stretch 52:50

2y ago52:50

52:50

This episode, supported by DropChef (listen for our *discount code), is all about the career stretch. The going back to work stretch, the trying to juggle it with childcare stretch, the 'how do I pick up where I left off?' stretch, the 'is it really worth my while working when I have to pay so much for childcare?' stretch. The gender stretch. There…

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The Post Holiday Stretch Debrief 33:31

2y ago33:31

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It's been too long. Sinead and Caroline pop back into your ears for a catch up episode before returning with their full second season packed full of juicy discussions involving all of your input with polls and questions over on @StretchMarksPodcast Instagram. For now, they're debriefing after travelling with toddlers, talking about the various stre…

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The Travel Stretch 49:23

2y ago49:23

49:23

Parenting in a hotter location, hurrah! On this episode of Stretch Marks, Caroline - as per usual - opens up the contents of her forever fretful mind, this time it's all about taking that first trip with her 21 month old. Sinead talks through the reality of travelling with little ones, what's worked for her. As always, plenty of insight from Stretc…

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The Sleep Stretch 49:29

2y ago49:29

49:29

This week on @StretchMarksPodcast Caroline and Sinead are talking all things sleep. Their different approaches to and experiences of sleep since becoming parents. The go-with-the-flow style versus a more structured approach, what worked or is working for you? Listener participation covers topics such as co-sleeping, sleep training, and how a lack o…

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