Laura Whitmore on the day she gave birth to daughter Stevie Ré, growing up, and last time she cried

What did you want to be growing up?

An actor, a TV presenter and an astronaut. Two out of three ain’t bad.

If you could revisit one day in your past, what would it be?

The day I gave birth is probably the best day of my life although there’s a chance I’m remembering it differently. I’d like to see it from another perspective without the excruciating physical pain. But it’s all a blur, really.

Are you scared of anything?

I fear for other people rather than myself. The vulnerable being exploited.

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What is your proudest moment?

I tend not to ever dwell too much on things but I’m pretty proud of moving to London and paving a career in a place where I didn’t know anyone. I think it was a mix of naivety but in hindsight it was a big thing to do at a young age by myself.

If you could change one thing about your life so far, what would it be?

I wouldn’t change anything. Maybe I’d speak up more but it’s all part of the journey.

What is one thing you can’t live without?

The air that I breathe… Oh, and my phone. I should probably say my child too!

What advice would you give your 16-year-old self?

You’re doing great. Don’t worry about what others think, your opinion on your life is far more important.

What are you most looking forward to as you get older?

Wisdom and learning more about myself. With the Core to Floor partnership that I’m a part of with Thérapie Clinic, I have learned more about my body and the importance of pelvic floor health for women after they have children. Also, having more money to do fun things and having your kids spend that money!

Is there any talent you wish you had?

Some of my friends are brilliant impressionists and I’m in awe of that as a talent. Also, people who can play loads of instruments and speak lots of languages. I’ll be here in a corner playing the three songs I know on the guitar!

Do you believe in the afterlife?

I believe in something. Whether it’s reincarnation or limbo… I don’t know. Ask me when I’m dead.

What’s your earliest memory of laughter?

My dad watching Monty Python and Mr Bean!

What’s your worst habit?

Overthinking things.

If you were Taoiseach for a day what’s the first thing you would do?

The homelessness problem in Ireland is shocking, especially considering so many homeless people are kids. There definitely needs to be drastic policy change.

When did you last cry?

I saw a video of a father in Gaza being reunited with his little boy. There is so much badness in the world and I’ve shed so many tears for people that I don’t know. It was a relief to finally have happy tears.

Laura Whitmore is Thérapie Clinic’s new Core to Floor ambassador. Core to floor therapy utilises two HIFEM therapies, EmSculpt and Emsella to strengthen, firm and tone the abdomen and pelvic floor muscles. The result is increased muscle hypertrophy and hyperplasia and restoration of neuromuscular control, which can improve strength and balance. Visit therapieclinic.com for more information.

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