Bras off and Breathe

This week on Bras Off & Breathe, I'm joined by the brilliant Edel Laws, a young woman currently navigating college life in Ireland and sharing her honest experiences of growing up female in today's world. We dive into the realities of sexism, misogyny, gender stereotypes, and the pressures young women still face, both online and offline. While Ireland has changed dramatically over the past few...

This week, I'm delighted to welcome Jennifer Drum, founder of the Ladies Let's Talk Collective, award-winning women's advocate, and passionate voice for midlife wellness. Jennifer has built a supportive community where women can openly discuss health, confidence, and life transitions, drawing from her own experiences, including her HRT journey in her 40s. Through her platform, she inspires th...

Fiona Tuomey is the founder and CEO of HUGG ( Healing Untold Grief Groups ), a national Irish charity that supports people bereaved by suicide. Her work is deeply personal.  In 2016, Fiona lost her 11-year-old daughter, Milly, to suicide. In the aftermath, she actively searched for support from others who truly understood that specific kind of grief, but couldn’t find any peer-led groups in I...

Founded by leading beauty educator and entrepreneur Karen Grehan, Secret Warehouse Dublin was created with one mission, to give people the tools, space, and support they need to unlock their true potential. I sit down and chat to Karen about her life growing up, where her ambition comes from and what's next for lash dolls and secret warehouse Lash Dolls https://www.instagram.com/lashdolls_ireland?...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by stylist extraordinaire Cathy O'Connor, an expert in her field with years of experience and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things fashion and personal style. We sit down for an honest conversation about style, self-confidence, and learning to dress for who you are rather than simply following trends. From finding your own voice through fashion to...

Welcome back to Bras Off and Breathe, the podcast where we say what everyone’s thinking but rarely out loud.  This episode, Surviving the School Run, is all about the chaos, cliques, and quiet judgments of the school gate. I’m chatting with Leonie and Rachael about everything from awkward hellos to the full-blown drama of the cake baking competition (honestly, who knew it could get that...

On this episode of my podcast with Molly, we explore the deeply human themes of life and death through an honest and heartfelt conversation. We talk about how loss reshapes our understanding of what it means to live, and how grief isn’t something to “move on” from, but something we learn to carry. Molly opens up about the emotional complexity of losing someone so central to her world, and how that...

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, f...

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 e...

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,...

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 under...

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 c...

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 Pause is an open, honest, and unfiltered conversation between women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Hosted by Lisa Lawless of Bras Off and Breathe, this podcast brings (OvertheHilda) Hilda Smith and Susan Doorley to the table to share their personal experiences, real-life challenges, unexpected humour and the truths so many women have been taught to keep quiet. Fr...

Join me, Lisa Lawless, as I sit down with Eimear Brogan to talk about life after death. Eimear and her family suffered the unimaginable loss of their magnificent daughter, Keeley. In the depths of that devastation, they were forced to face the heartbreak, the questions, and the profound grief that comes with losing a child. Yet through their pain, they have found strength, purpose, and resilience....

Before I recorded the Aunty Ageing episode I had a chat with Shauna Feeney and was able to dive a little deeper into the health and fitness sector. Audio & Media Production by Ben Lawless 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/pr...

In this episode, join me Lisa Lawless as I talk to Shauna Feeney , health and wellness expert, and Eavanna Breen Clinical Director of the Eavanna Breen Clinic and skincare expert, for an honest, refreshing conversation about aging. During our chat we bust some of the biggest myths in the health, wellness, and skincare industries , separating fear based marketing from what actually matters. We also...

Today’s conversation is about the "Big C!" Cancer. Not the medical charts or the inspirational posters, but what it actually feels like to live inside it, as a woman. A big thank you to today's guests Sarah Murray & Rachael Kelly If you would like to be part of the conversation email Lisa@brasoffandbreathe.com or DM us on Instagram! Sound, Music & Production by Ben Lawless Benjiimusic...

Bras Off and Breathe is a podcast for women, about women, and real life. From love and relationships to the everyday challenges we face, we have honest conversations with real women about real experiences, always through the lens of joy, growth, and happiness. A podcast for women navigating midlife, change, relationships, health worries and the parts of life nobody really prepares you for. Contact...