Stretch Marks

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind.
Stretch marks don't just happen on our bodies - they happen throughout our lives.

In this episode, Sinead and Dr. Ciara McKenna GP and women's health specialist discusses the complex realities of hormonal fluctuations emphasizing the importance of understanding our bodies, managing symptoms, and breaking societal stigmas.
We explore treatment options, lifestyle adjustments, and the emotional journey women face during this transition.
An essential listen for women being stretched by modern life.

menopause, perimenopause, hormonal health, HRT, women's health, aging, stress management, lifestyle medicine, menopause in the workplace

You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast
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Celebrating SEASON 12!

Hello - I’m Sinead O’Moore and I’ve got good news for fans of the pod.
Stretch Marks returns Wednesday 14th of October.

In case you’re new - let’s catch you up
Stretch Marks is a podcast that goes deep into the parts of life that are stretching us.
And creates a safe community for us to heal, not hide the marks left behind.

It very much started in motherhood - but it's grown to include relationships, career, health and hormones how to function when it all feels too much.

So I’m here for the next 10 weeks supported with deep conversations with inspirational guests, experts and friends about how to embrace, conquer and thrive throughout every stretch.

Talk to you Wednesday.

Created by Sinead O'Moore
Get in touch stretchmarkspod@gmail.com
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On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind.
Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world).

This is for any woman who is furious at the medical system for ignoring our health, our periods, our fertility and in turn our ability to show up with energy and joy with answers to whats going on.

My guest is a phenomenal irish woman Dr Helen O’Neill who decided we deserved better.
She is a molecular geneticist, reproductive scientist, and as CEO and Co-founder of Hertility Health, an award-winning women’s health biotech company she is pioneering a shift in female healthcare.

Dr. Helen saw how abandoned women are in healthcare and decided to use what she knows to create answers.
Hertility makes Advanced Tailored hormone and fertility testing kits that are delivered straight to your home. With answers you then have referrals to partner clinics.

But don’t worry this isn’t heavy on the science, but it is full of proof that there are several generations of women that know that something is wrong without knowing how to get any answers.

For more visit HertilityHealth.com

Get in touch with me at stretchmarkspod@gmail.com

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On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind.
Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world).

Helen Thorn is an award winning comedian, podcaster and Sunday Times bestseller.
She is one half of the successful comedy duo Scummy Mummies and she joins me on the pod to talk about her new book
"How To Face Big Change and Come Back Stronger"

After discovering her husbands affair, Helen did what most of us would and took to the bed with a bottle of booze, comfort food and grieved until her friend gently suggested she have her health checked and turns out she wasn't doing so well!
She made a decision to use her betrayal as a catalyst for good in her life and to come back stronger.
Since then she has had massive career success, ran 13 marathons, regained her confidence and is pretty much unstoppable.

This book is a gift for anyone facing giant life changes not just divorce and talks through the many arteries of your life that change impacts from friends to career, health to reigniting your sex life again. It's all in this book.

SCUMMY MUMMIES IN IRELAND
Helen and Ellie are on tour with their new show Hot Mess and coming to Ireland YAY!
Who wants to go to the Helix on Nov 5th?? send me a DM or email
https://www.instagram.com/sinead.omoore/
stretchmarkspod@gmail.com

GALWAY - 04 November - Town Hall Theatre - Doors 7.30 pm, show 8 pm Tickets
DUBLIN - 05 November - The Helix - Doors 7 pm, show 7.30 pm Tickets
DERRY - 06 November - Nerve Centre - Doors 7 pm, show 7.30 pm Tickets
BELFAST - 07 November - Mandela Hall - Doors 6.30 pm, show 7.30 pm Tickets

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On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world).

TRIGGER WARNING - PREGNANCY TERMINATION
This episode discusses the termination of a pregnancy due to fatal fetal abnormality.

But if you can stay - please do, because every woman in Ireland needs to hear this story to understand why our abortion legislation is letting down women who need and deserve to be cared for - here - in this country.

My guest this week is mother of two Shonagh O'Connor.
She contacted me and she asked me would I consider covering the topic of termination specifically to highlight how for some women they fall outside of the legislation and don’t receive care here. She explained her story and my response was to invite her to share it with you too - in her own words.

At 12 weeks and 2 days, at a scan, she was told that her pregnancy was unlikely to continue to term.
But as she was 12 and 2 days that there was nothing they could do for her in Ireland.
She would have to travel to the UK for a termination. If she had been 11 week she could be treated here, despite the historic referendum, a landslide of 66.4% voting in favour to repeal the 8th amendment and provide abortion care for women in Ireland.

This conversation acts as an example of how we are still exporting care of women in need of reproductive healthcare in this country.

If you have been affected by the themes in this episode please find the following supports:

Bereavement Support https://lmcsupport.ie/
https://wellwomancentre.ie/unplanned-pregnancy/ema-step-by-step/
https://www.ifpa.ie/advocacy/abortion-in-ireland-legal-timeline/
https://www.abortionrightscampaign.ie/abortion-law-in-ireland/
British Pregnancy Advisory Service

You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcast
Produced by the brand story
For brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com
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