S7 E6 - “The Boldest Thing I’ve Ever Done”: Laura O’Mahony on Motherhood, Finding Her Voice & Redefining Success

“This is the boldest thing I’ve ever done .” This week, I’m joined by Laura O’Mahony - and this conversation felt like sitting down with someone who tells the truth about life exactly as it is.Laura is an actor, comedian, writer, and the host of the award-winning Red Raw Podcast. You might know her from The Young Offenders, Bridget and Eamonn, Republic of Telly, or her regular appearances on RTÉ’s Today - but behind the humour is someone with a huge amount of emotional depth, honesty, and self-awareness.In this episode, we talk about everything from feeling out of place in college, navigating the entertainment industry, and becoming a mother, to burnout, identity shifts, people pleasing, and the pressure women feel to constantly “do it all.”Laura speaks so openly about motherhood and how it changed her priorities, her relationship with herself, and even her definition of success. We also talk about social media, loneliness, creativity, ambition, and why learning how to slow down can sometimes be the hardest thing of all.This conversation is funny, chaotic, vulnerable, and deeply relatable in all the best ways.✨ In this episode:Growing up in Cork and always feeling creativeStudying drama and feeling out of place in collegeComedy, acting & finding confidence through performanceDifficult experiences in theatre trainingThe entertainment industry and rejectionBecoming a mother and identity changesBurnout, overwhelm & trying to do everythingStarting Instagram during motherhood & lonelinessSocial media, connection & communityLearning to slow down and let go of perfectionismParenting, pressure & finding joy in ordinary momentsThe success of the Red Raw PodcastWhy humour can be both coping mechanism and connectionYou can find Laura here: Red Raw Podcast IG | Instagram ____BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube____This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.Discover more at skinformulas.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.