Performer: Actor & Writer Margaret McAuliffe

I am delighted to introduce my guest for this episode: Dublin-based actor and writer Mags McAuliffe who wrote and toured her one-woman show The Humours of Bandon for the last eight years. This play explores what happens when we leave behind a childhood passion that was our everything. Dive into this pocket of joy as we discuss beginning a career as an "older" graduate, motherhood, Mags' writing process, touring the world with her play, and her clever #backstagesnax on Instagram.Have you caught up with the previous episodes? There’s something for everyone this season, Don’t forget to rate this podcast and share it with your friends. Help me spread the joy by sharing this podcast with a friend, click on the “like” button and subscribe to my channel for more. Thank you!!Mags' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moi_mags/Mags' Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/moi_mags/Niamh’s Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/thewellnessclinicireland Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:50 Being an "older" acting graduate02:35 Being a woman in the acting industry04:10 Being a woman in your prime in your 40s04:50 Breastfeeding and slow weight gain06:20 Niamh's autism diagnosis (ADHD too!)07:00 Theatregoing as ND person(mention Jody O'Neill's play "What I (Don't) Know About Autism")08:30 The Humours of Bandon show09:50 Mags' Irish Dancing School13:00 Writing process for The Humours of Bandon16:18 Claire McKenna, Mags' Irish dancing teacher17:35 Touring with The Humours of Bandon19:40 Wellbeing while touring 22:15 Motherhood 23:45 Next project25:22 Cancel culture28:20 Using Social media for self-promotion29:00 #backstagesnax32:20 Book/movie that made a big impression34:10 Favourite meal35:33 Motto for life36:40 Losing things38:14 Idea of perfect happiness39:35 Being a working mom43:30 Where to find Mags Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.