Annmarie O’Connor

With a self-styled ‘wardrobe wellness’ brand and mindful approach to dressing, Annemarie helps people find their personal style. However, in late 2021, her life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative condition affecting movement and mental health.She has since become an outspoken advocate for Parkinson’s awareness, sharing her journey to shed light on the realities of living with the disease including a five-part podcast series, Living Your Best Life.In recognition of her commitment to bringing about social change, she won the Catalyst award at Irish Tatler’s Women of the Year 2023 and was featured by the Irish Examiner as one of 100 Women Changing Ireland, 2023.Aran Island Discs is an Irish themed podcast hosted by Rossa McDermottEach episode features a guest who is invited to imagine themselves on the Aran Islands—a symbolic place evoking rugged beauty and Irish cultural heritage—and explore the soundtrack of their life. Guests choose songs that have shaped their personal journeys, sparking conversations about key moments, memories, and influences in their life.edited by Peter Rice, and distributed via platforms Acast, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. .Sponsorship [email protected]“Feels like sitting in on a real conversation”#AranIslandDiscs #IrishPodcast #PodcastIreland #IrishStories #MusicAndMemory #LongFormPodcast#IrishCulture#PodcastLife  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.