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==

Timestamps

00:00 Niamh accommodating her neurodivergence on camera!

02:10 Lauren’s entry into acting

04:00 Having a baby and a career

05:10 Lauren’s writing career

07:45 Touring with Lauren’s first baby 

08:36 Breastfeeding while working

10:50 Lauren having her second baby during the pandemic

11:35 Lauren leaving social media for 11 months

13:05 How different life was during the pandemic

14:50 Juggling her career with motherhood

16:30 Living on adrenaline

17:47 One More Round short film about infertility

22:06 Representing her community of Cabra

23:22 Having a strong vision to get a project made

24:25 Shooting on real film

24:44 Barry O’Connor’s approach directing the film

26:00 Appreciating the present moment

26:58 Writing the play “Mr Moran” about family dynamics/grief

28:46 The Sandwich generation (caring for children and elderly parents)

30:32 Future projects for Lauren

31:27 Managing a home plus working

38:12 Niamh’s low-demand lifestyle

38:48 Routine/Anchors in your day

39:24 Lauren’s gym habit

41:00 Book/movie that made a big impression

42:02 Favourite meal

42:48 Motto for life

43:04 Lauren’s idea of perfect happiness

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