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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 1H 6M

Becoming Visible

from Bras off and Breathe

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 uncertainMaria McHalehttps://www.instagram.com/themariamchale?igsh=ZWhlMGVuamZtZGZ2Lisasvistas https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas/?hl=enAudio & Media production by Ben Lawless https://www.instagram.com/benjiiiiee/?hl=enA podcast for women navigating midlife, change, relationships, health worries and the parts of life nobody really prepares you for. Contact us [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 uncertainMaria McHalehttps://www.instagram.com/themariamchale?igsh=ZWhlMGVuamZtZGZ2Lisasvistas https://www.instagram.com/lisasvistas/?hl=enAudio & Media production by Ben Lawless https://www.instagram.com/benjiiiiee/?hl=enA podcast for women navigating midlife, change, relationships, health worries and the parts of life nobody really prepares you for. Contact us [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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