Best Barnardos Podcasts (2024)

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36: Live From Electric Picnic - Back to School and Barnardos with Louise Duffy 34:01

7h ago34:01

34:01

In this special live episode from Electric Picnic, Jen sits down with broadcaster, music connoisseur and fashion lover, Louise Duffy as she prepares her eldest daughter for the new school year. Best known for her popular RTÉ radio music show, Louise shares insights into her life as a mum to daughters Esmé and Elin and her relationship with (outnumb…

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What is Therapeutic Parenting? 55:47

5h ago55:47

55:47

ICYMI - this is our online conversation with our therapeutic parenting trainer, Stella. Stella brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about fostering and adoption, and she shares how therapeutic parenting can be a game-changer for children who have endured trauma. You'll learn how recognizing children's behavior as a form of communication rath…

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Integrating primary care, health and community services at a neighbourhood level with Pippa Britton OBE 30:24

4h ago30:24

30:24

In this episode we speak with Pippa Britton OBE, Vice Chair of the Board of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Vice Chair of Sport Wales and double Paralympian for Great Britain. Pippa speaks about what integration of services could mean at a neighbourhood level and what effects this might have on experiences of care for service users, as well …

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35: Toddler Travels and Travails, with Terrie McEvoy 48:29

13d ago48:29

48:29

In this month’s episode, Jen is joined by the multi-talented Terrie McEvoy to chat about her life and career as a nurse, content creator, fashion & beauty entrepreneur and mum to a two-year-old. Terrie has always loved travel and a spontaneous way of life and the arrival of her little girl, Sydney, certainly didn’t change this. She shares some hand…

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BFANI ON TOUR! A Conversation With A Birth Mum 54:33

1M ago54:33

54:33

How would you navigate life if your childhood was marked by neglect and abuse? In this very special episode from our BFANI on Tour! series, we meet an English birth mum who experienced two of her three children being taken into foster care but then later, with her third child, found support from a Barnardo's in the shape of a Parent and Child foste…

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BFANI ON TOUR! Transitions with Carole 47:49

27d ago47:49

47:49

BFANI is on tour! In a series of episodes we shall be meeting families and fellow team members from across the UK fostering and adoption services as we explore, in depth, some of the specific experiences, highs, lows and challenges facing families who foster and adopt. This time, we're in Scotland where we meet Carole, a foster carer who specialise…

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International health partnerships and frugal innovation with Dr Matt Harris 40:03

2M ago40:03

40:03

In this episode we speak with Dr Matt Harris, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Public Health at Imperial College London, on how working overseas in low- and middle-income countries changed his perspective and practice and how such experiences, including in a partnership arrangement, could share learning, improve services and build solidarity between the…

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34: The Craic in Kerry with Tadhg & Derry! 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

This month’s episode is brought to you from Ireland’s most famous kitchen – the place where it all began for Tadhg and Derry Fleming! Ireland’s favourite father and son duo sit down for an exclusive chat with Jen, shortly after the birth of Tadhg’s baby girl. The social media stars chat about the new addition to the family, the challenges and hopes…

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Promoting public and community involvement in healthcare with Professor Jennie Popay 32:31

3M ago32:31

32:31

In this episode we speak with Professor Jennie Popay, Professor of Sociology and Public Health at Lancaster University on why and how communities of interest or of place can, and should, be involved in the planning and evaluation of health services. Jennie leads us on a path of understanding the history of public involvement in the NHS, her experie…

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33: Seize The Day: Positive Parenting with Jacqui Hurley 47:36

3M ago47:36

47:36

Jacqui Hurley is a celebrated broadcaster, author, mum, and passionate advocate for children and women in sport. In this episode, she sits down with Jen and opens up about family life: her early childhood living in Australia, the joys of coaching her own kids, taking time with her husband - as partners and not just parents - and how she juggles her…

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Developing health service and training pathways for health equity in Ireland with Dr Austin O'Carroll 29:04

3M ago29:04

29:04

In this 4th podcast episode of the series we interview Austin O'Carroll, an inner city GP in Dublin since 1997, founder of Safety Net Ireland, a charity working to improve healthcare access for people who are homeless, and co-founder of the North Dublin City GP Training programme aiming to recruit and train GPs to practice inner-city medicine. List…

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32: The Realities of Modern Parenthood in Ireland, with Jarlath Regan, Caz Mooney, and Bernie Coyne 38:45

4M ago38:45

38:45

This month we bring you a very special episode, one of particular interest to anyone who is a parent in Ireland today. This episode was recorded live at the Museum of Literature Ireland, and host Jen Hogan was joined by comedian, podcaster, and dad Jarlath Regan; author, content creator and mum of three, Caz Mooney; and Bernie Coyne, of Coyne Resea…

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31: The Perfect Blend: Rugby, Fatherhood and Coffee with Keith Earls 54:44

5M ago54:44

54:44

On this month’s episode Jen sits down with Irish Rugby legend and father of three, Keith Earls. Off the rugby pitch, Keith has dealt with all sorts of challenges including mental health issues, Dad guilt, starting a coffee roastery business, and writing a book. Keith chats about working with his wife, Edel, on their business, spending more time tha…

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Community Development and Organising with Action in Caerau and Ely (ACE)'s Dave Horton, former Co-Director and Learning & Training Director 32:07

5M ago32:07

32:07

In our 3rd episode of the series we interview Dave Horton, former Co-Director of ACE (Action in Caerau and Ely - www.aceplace.org) on the story of how a small community-based organisation in the west of Cardiff has grown in size and impact through its application of an Asset-Based Community Development approach, synthesising principles also from Co…

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Baby and Me in Newport with Mark Carter from Barnardos - a proactive, trauma-informed model to transform outcomes for parents and children 30:31

6M ago30:31

30:31

This 2nd episode of the Community, Health and Capital series interviews Mark Carter, a former social worker now Assistant Director for Children's Services at Barnardos covering south east Wales. Mark describes Baby and Me - a collaboration between local services and the third sector in Newport supporting parents expecting a baby who agencies are co…

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30: Pleasure, Parenthood, and Perfume, with Jenny Keane 52:07

6M ago52:07

52:07

On this month’s episode Jen sits down with holistic sex educator Jenny Keane, otherwise known as the Orgasm Queen! Jenny chats about how she went from being a teenager who left the room when her parents mentioned sex, to one of Ireland’s leading sex educators, giving workshops with thousands of participants. Big changes are in sight, with Jenny exp…

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29: From Beige Food to Curry in a Hurry, with Jolene Cox 47:08

7M ago47:08

47:08

On this month’s episode Jen sits down with author, food writer, and mother Jolene Cox, aka OneYummyMummy. Jolene’s mission to make home cooking the new convenience food has turned what was initially a food blog into a career as a best-selling author and regular on TV with her nine year old daughter and co-chef, Lily-Mae. Jen may have a few hangups …

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Families Who Foster Together: Meet Gillian and Megan 22:36

9M ago22:36

22:36

Meet Barnardo's foster carers, Gillian and Megan, sisters in law who support each other on their fostering journey. Together, they shed light on how their families support each other and reflect on the vital role support networks play in fostering. In this engaging conversation, we dive into the heart of blended foster families, a world where birth…

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28: An Unconventional Christmas Dinner, with Mario Rosenstock and Dustin the Turkey 57:12

9M ago57:12

57:12

It’s that most joyous time of year…unless you’re a Turkey, of course. On this month’s episode, Dustin the Turkey asks us all to go vegan for Christmas or, at the very least, to consider sitting down to a nice, roast seagull. Sure you’ve never seen a turkey rob your chips on Dollymount strand! First up, though, Jen sits down with comedian, impressio…

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The power of listening and relationships: interview with Dr Mark Spencer, GP and co-founder, Healthier Fleetwood 36:06

9M ago36:06

36:06

This 1st episode of the Community, Health and Capital series interviews Dr Mark Spencer, a GP in Fleetwood in Lancashire. Mark talks through his career as a GP and how an encounter with a young man suffering from alcohol problems changed the way Mark thought about what value primary care and integrated services could bring to a community. After rep…

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27: Talking Cents, with Conor Pope and Caz Mooney 55:50

9M ago55:50

55:50

This week on the podcast, Jen Hogan is going to save us all some money! She’s joined by Conor Pope, broadcaster and Irish Times consumer affairs correspondent, and Caz Mooney, whose @IrishBudgeting channel is followed by tens of thousands of families looking to save money and budget sensibly. Both guests chat about their accidental start as budgeti…

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Parent and Child Fostering with Laura and Ben 29:41

10M ago29:41

29:41

Parent and child fostering is a very specialised type of fostering. Parent and child placements give parents, with new babies or very young children, the opportunity to develop their parenting skills and gain support from a specially trained foster carer. These placements can help keep families together. In this episode, meet Laura a passionate adv…

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Meet the Adoption Agencies! 1:25:58

10M ago1:25:58

1:25:58

Did you know Barnardo’s Fostering & Adoption NI is just one of a small group of voluntary adoption agencies here in Northern Ireland? In this very special panel discussion, to mark Adoption Week, Adoption Routes, Family Care Adoption Services and Barnardo’s Fostering & Adoption NI, got together to discuss what it is like to adopt via a voluntary ag…

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26: A Saturday with Una Healy 51:12

10M ago51:12

51:12

This week is a very special episode of Mamia & Me, live from Electric Picnic! Host Jen Hogan is joined by singer, broadcaster, businesswomen, and parent of two, Una Healy to chat about music, careers, kids, and more. Una has had a fascinating career, from her early days looking for a break as a musician, to her huge success with The Saturdays and o…

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25: What To Expect, with Louise Cooney 50:58

11M ago50:58

50:58

It’s a brand new season of Aldi’s Mamia & Me podcast, with a new host: journalist and mother of 7, Jen Hogan. On this episode, Jen is joined by fashion and lifestyle blogger, podcaster, entrepreneur and mum-to-be Louise Cooney. Louise is expecting her first child in the coming weeks and is happy to get any tips Jen might have, from birth plans to r…

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Navigating the Fostering Assessment Process with Ben Rice 39:16

1y ago39:16

39:16

So you’re interested in fostering? What happens after you make first contact? What kinds of questions will you be asked? What can you expect? What kind of information will you be given? What is the assessment process like? What happens on a home visit? Will you be expected to know what kind of fostering you want to do from the off? (And what if you…

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24: Stefanie Preissner Knows All the Chords 53:59

1y ago53:59

53:59

It’s the final episode of Season 2 and Amy sits down with writer, actor, and podcaster Stefanie Preissner. Stefanie recently became a mum, but it was a long and often difficult path and a topic she has been very open and honest about. Stefanie discusses pregnancy, miscarriage, IVF, and grief with Amy and how she has navigated them. She also discuss…

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Fostering to Adoption with Rachel & Priscilla 46:58

1y ago46:58

46:58

Ness talks with Priscilla, former BFANI Operations Manager who spearheaded our new adoption service - and Rachel who talks about her experiences as a foster carer now going through the adoption process. We also discuss fostering and adoption in NI, our integrated fostering-via-adoption service and why permanence doesn't always lead to adoption. Thi…

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Fostering & Adoption with Tony, Aine and Helen 43:05

1y ago43:05

43:05

ICYMI - revisit our online event where we chat with Helen Browne, head of the Barnardo's Fostering & Adoption service, and discuss working while fostering. We also meet Tony and Aine who fostered a baby shortly after approval and, four years later, are in the process of adopting him. Tony & Aine continue to foster and reflect on being led by the in…

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TRAILER: Barnardo's Support 0:41

1y ago0:41

0:41

A snippet from a series of interviews with families who long-term foster or have fostered-to-adopt within our service. Over the coming months, we will be sharing insights into the world of fostering and adoption, sharing conversations with those who foster and adopt and meeting some of the team who support, match and work hard to find families for …

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LGBT+ Fostering 0:50

1y ago0:50

0:50

A snippet from a series of interviews with families who long-term foster or have fostered-to-adopt within our service. Over the coming months, we will be sharing insights into the world of fostering and adoption, sharing conversations with those who foster and adopt and meeting some of the team who support, match and work hard to find families for …

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TRAILER: Its Not About Us... 0:42

1y ago0:42

0:42

A snippet from a series of interviews with families who long-term foster or have fostered-to-adopt within our service. Over the coming months, we will be sharing insights into the world of fostering and adoption, sharing conversations with those who foster and adopt and meeting some of the team who support, match and work hard to find families for …

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TRAILER: Love 1:12

1y ago1:12

1:12

A snippet from a series of interviews with families who long-term foster or have fostered-to-adopt within our service. Over the coming months, we will be sharing insights into the world of fostering and adoption, sharing conversations with those who foster and adopt and meeting some of the team who support, match and work hard to find families for …

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23: “Summarise!” With Jason Byrne 1:04:46

1+ y ago1:04:46

1:04:46

On this month’s episode, Amy sits down with comedian, author, and entertainer Jason Byrne. They chat about growing up and Jason’s happy, fun, if somewhat injury-prone, childhood. There’s also talk of a potential fight with Brian O’Driscoll, but this is immediately abandoned. Too many variables. Jason is father to two boys and breaks the terrible ne…

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22: No Worries, with Emma Doran 1:01:49

1+ y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

On this episode Amy sits down with comedian Emma Doran, currently on tour with her headline show Mad, Isn’t It? From her recent appearance on RTÉ sketch show No Worries If Not, to a variety of radio, tv, and podcast work, Emma’s comedy career has gone from strength to strength. She is mum to three kids – Joe, Tommy, and Ella – and she tells Amy the…

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21: Go gentle on yourself, with Georgie Crawford 54:00

1+ y ago54:00

54:00

On this episode Amy sits down with health coach, wellness speaker and podcaster Georgie Crawford. Georgie’s life changed utterly when she underwent treatment for breast cancer not long after having her first child. However, the experience allowed her to completely rethink her life and she and Amy discuss her illness, quitting her job, and how to se…

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20: Food Can Tell Amazing Stories, with Gina and Karol Daly 1:06:03

1+ y ago1:06:03

1:06:03

In the first episode of 2023, Amy chats to Gina and Karol Daly, the award-winning creators of The Daly Dish. From their first meeting, and whirlwind romance, to their recent win at the Irish Book Awards, Gina and Karol have plenty of stories to tell. Their love of cooking grew out of early attempts to feel healthier while still eating the tasty foo…

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19: 'Tis the Season! Parenting gaffes, garlands and festive glee with Aoibhín and Ailbhe Garrihy 1:00:55

1+ y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

It’s nearly Christmas, and Amy sits down with Aoibhín and Ailbhe Garrihy to chat about sisters, mums, and how to have a Christmas without all the small kids constantly waking everybody up! From a family of three sisters, and with several daughters and a son between them, Ailbhe and Aoibhín talk about growing up, parenting, and their own mum, whose …

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18: Family, Fitness and Life Changes with Mairead Ronan 59:28

2y ago59:28

59:28

On this episode Amy chats to broadcaster, business owner and mother of three, Mairead Ronan. Mairead recently quit her very successful radio career to spend more time with her family and to concentrate on other projects, of which there are quite a few! She’s the long-time host of Ireland’s Fittest Family, a former winner of Dancing with the Stars (…

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Ep 22 : #ESEAEats with Anna Chan from Asian Leadership Collective 1:11:02

2y ago1:11:02

1:11:02

The annual #ESEAEats celebrations are here for November!#ESEAEats (East and Southeast Asian Eats) is an 11K+ Instagram hashtag and engaged community of chefs, small businesses, influencers, food enthusiasts and more! The campaign gives a space where ESEA heritage, and lived experiences can be celebrated with storytelling through food.The #ESEAEats …

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17: Do it, and figure out the details later!, with Jennifer Zamparelli 47:21

2y ago47:21

47:21

On this episode, Amy is joined by broadcaster, comedian, businesswoman and mother of two, Jennifer Zamparelli. As might be expected with all those titles, there is plenty going on with Jennifer right now, from her new hair salon, to her radio and TV work, to her busy family life. But before delving into all that, Amy needs to set the record straigh…

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16: Live at Electric Picnic, with Paul O’Connell 42:55

2y ago42:55

42:55

In a very special episode of Aldi’s Mamia & Me podcast, Amy is joined by Paul O’Connell in front of a live audience at Electric Picnic! There’s some rugby talk to begin, where Amy displays her renowned encyclopaedic knowledge of the sport, before the chat moves to life, being a parent, and Paul’s own childhood. There is plenty of overlap between be…

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15: A Playdate with Dermot & Dave 52:21

2y ago52:21

52:21

On this episode, Amy sits down with the multi-talented Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore, best known for their morning radio show on Today FM. Amy learns about how Dermot & Dave unexpectedly ended up working together after a “playdate”, and their 20-year partnership both on and off air. There are some family holiday horror stories and some parenting fai…

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14: Amy and Rorys Stories 50:50

2y ago50:50

50:50

Amy chats with RorysStories, Rory O’Connor about the leaving cert, the delivery room and some of the obstacles he faced in school, only to return as a role model for kids facing their own challenges. Rory and Amy laugh and compare notes on ‘lockdown lookback'- the topic of Rory’s upcoming book. There’s some sound advice around parenting, mental fit…

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Ep 21 : - Barnardo’s - Support for Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) in UK 1:24:04

2+ y ago1:24:04

1:24:04

The UK opened up an immigration route for British nationals in Hong Kong and their close family members, in response to China passing the Nationality Security Law in Hong Kong which restricts the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong. This immigration route is known as The Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa, sometimes abbreviated t…

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13: Don’t wake the baby, with Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian 58:40

2+ y ago58:40

58:40

This week Amy is joined by Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian, who have a very exciting announcement! The celebrity couple sit down with Amy to talk about their news that they are soon to be parents, by way of surrogacy. Brian and Arthur talk about some of the difficulties as well as their joy at becoming parents, and their plans for the future. …

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12: From Dublin to Gotham City, with Barry Keoghan 48:46

2+ y ago48:46

48:46

On this episode Amy chats to the acting phenomenon that is Barry Keoghan. From starring in a school play in Dublin as a teenager to taking on some of the biggest roles in Hollywood, Barry’s rise to fame has been startling. He chats about his childhood (including having the Olympic gold-medallist boxer Kelly Harrington as a babysitter!) and about so…

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11: Mother's Day, with Pippa O'Connor 41:09

2+ y ago41:09

41:09

This week Amy sits down with presenter, designer and mum Pippa O’Connor. Amy and Pippa quickly realise they are the same person: their husbands and children have the same names, they both wanted to be actors as kids, and they have a similar aversion to sport despite their famous family connections. They chat about travelling in style (most of the t…

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Ep 20 : Disney and Pixar's Turning Red (with interviews from the cast and crew!) 49:34

2+ y ago49:34

49:34

This episode is all about Disney and Pixar’s all-new original feature film “Turning Red”! I've been so excited about this movie and can't wait to hear what you all think. There are a few very special guests featured in this episode.... You'll hear interview clips from the London movie premiere with lead voice actress Rosalie Chiang who voices Chine…

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Ep 19 : Motherhood (with Jessamine Chan - The School For Good Mothers) 52:16

2+ y ago52:16

52:16

TW: Racial Hate Crimes I am interviewing the incredible Jessamine Chan about motherhood and her new debut novel The School For Good Mothers (an instant New York Times Bestseller)! The School For Good Mothers is released in the UK on 3rd March 2022 and I would definitely recommend it! Find Jessamine Chan on Twitter and Instagram. Thanks to Media Hiv…

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