In this episode, I’m joined by writer, broadcaster, and mentor Maria McHale for an honest and inspiring conversation about what it really means to start over. After a major life shift her divorce and her children leaving for college Maria made the bold decision to leave her hometown and begin a new chapter in Dublin.

We explore the emotional and practical challenges of stepping into the unknown, from rebuilding a sense of identity to navigating loneliness and self-doubt. Maria shares how pushing beyond her comfort zone opened the door to unexpected growth, new opportunities, and a deeper understanding of herself.

This is a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the courage it takes to move on even when it feels uncertain

Maria McHale

https://www.instagram.com/themariamchale?igsh=ZWhlMGVuamZtZGZ2

Lisasvistas

https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas/?hl=en

Audio & Media production by Ben Lawless

https://www.instagram.com/benjiiiiee/?hl=en

A podcast for women navigating midlife, change, relationships, health worries and the parts of life nobody really prepares you for.

Contact us Lisa@brasoffandbreathe.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Contact us Lisa@brasoffandbreathe.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

https://www.voicebank.ie/artist/rd - margaret-mcauliffe

Spotlight

https://www.spotlight.com/0451-3424-3944

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 Lisa@brasoffandbreathe.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.