Focus: Lauren Larkin - Actor/Writer of One More Round

This episode my guest is Dublin native, actor and writer Lauren Larkin, whose short film One More Round just premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh last month. This film deals with a young couples struggles during IVF treatments, showing their emotional and financial strain with beautiful depth. Dive into this pocket of joy as we discuss family dynamics, juggling careers and motherhood, the Sandwich Generation, how the pandemic affected us all and my low-demand lifestyle. Follow Lauren on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlarkin10?igsh=MXI5OHg0eWRodXJueQ==Follow One More Round film on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/onemoreroundfilm?igsh=MWE0YXNjYXJoOTc2ZQ==Timestamps00:00 Niamh accommodating her neurodivergence on camera!02:10 Lauren’s entry into acting04:00 Having a baby and a career05:10 Lauren’s writing career07:45 Touring with Lauren’s first baby 08:36 Breastfeeding while working10:50 Lauren having her second baby during the pandemic11:35 Lauren leaving social media for 11 months13:05 How different life was during the pandemic14:50 Juggling her career with motherhood16:30 Living on adrenaline17:47 One More Round short film about infertility22:06 Representing her community of Cabra23:22 Having a strong vision to get a project made24:25 Shooting on real film24:44 Barry O’Connor’s approach directing the film26:00 Appreciating the present moment26:58 Writing the play “Mr Moran” about family dynamics/grief28:46 The Sandwich generation (caring for children and elderly parents)30:32 Future projects for Lauren31:27 Managing a home plus working38:12 Niamh’s low-demand lifestyle38:48 Routine/Anchors in your day39:24 Lauren’s gym habit41:00 Book/movie that made a big impression42:02 Favourite meal42:48 Motto for life43:04 Lauren’s idea of perfect happinessIf you love my approach you might enjoy my Inner Circle members club, a free monthly meetup to support your personal growth and goals. Open to all genders and neurotypes, this is a supportive space to learn self-care practises, managing stress and busy schedules while still supporting your own needs. More details at https://thewellnessclinic.ie/inner-circle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.