Best Margaret Mary O Podcasts (2024)

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Ready For It? It’s our Taylor Swiftathon 1:09:41

16h ago1:09:41

1:09:41

The Queen of Pop, Taylor Swift, is finally back in Dublin this weekend, bringing her Eras tour to more than 150 thousand fans at the Aviva Stadium over three nights. To celebrate the singer's return, we’ve gathered a panel of Swifties to talk about her music, stardom, and her dedicated fanbase. Writer, DJ, and disability activist Louise Bruton give…

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Why engineering needs more women 36:44

8d ago36:44

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Last year, just 23% of all engineering graduates in Ireland were women, while female engineers currently represent just 12% of the profession. Orlagh Costello, an engineer, coach, and speaker, is on a mission to change this and to encourage more women into this very male-dominated industry. Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day on June 23…

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The Neuroscience of Manifesting: Sabina Brennan 38:19

15d ago38:19

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According to psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan, we all have the power to manifest our dreams into reality. However, it has nothing to do with wishful or magical thinking. Manifesting, she says, requires a change in the way we think and behave: it’s about learning how to harness the power of the brain. In her new book,The Neuroscienc…

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Surviving the split: How to have a good divorce in Ireland 39:21

22d ago39:21

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When it comes to getting divorced in Ireland, many couples end up going through the Irish courts to settle their separation agreements. This process often involves one side battling against the other and can, in some cases, take years to finalise, costing anywhere from twenty to sixty thousand euros. According to divorce expert and author Michelle …

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Best of The Women’s Podcast: Caitlin Moran 53:19

29d ago53:19

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A regular on The Women's Podcast, journalist and author Caitlin Moran was in Dublin recently as part of her latest book tour. As someone who regularly discusses the problems of girls and women in public, Moran has often been confronted with the question: “But what about men?”. Indeed, the statistics on male misery are grim: boys are falling behind …

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Women in Politics: Battling the rising tide of abuse 1:00:09

1M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

The local and European elections are taking place in just over two weeks time, on Friday June 7th. Since the beginning of the campaign, there have been a number of worrying incidents where election candidates have faced intimidation, harassment and abuse while out canvassing or hanging up party posters. Green Party Councillor Janet Horner and Socia…

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Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

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Author, podcaster and fond friend of the show, Marian Keyes is back with her sixteenth novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’. It follows Anna Walsh, as she ditches her high-flying PR job and makes the move from the Big Apple to the wilds of Connemara. In this episode, Keyes talks to Róisín Ingle about abandoning the original idea for the book, in favour of …

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Childfree by choice: The women who choose not to have kids 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

In this episode, author Caroline Magennis talks to Róisín Ingle about her new book Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women. It’s a look beyond the often divisive conversation around choosing not to have children, and offers an alternative message of hope and celebration. We also hear from Margaret O’Connor, a Limerick-based psychotherapist and prese…

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Wallis Bird: 1000 years of female composers 59:51

2M ago59:51

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It’s hard to believe the last time Wallis Bird was on the podcast was nearly five years ago in 2019. Since then, the Berlin-based musician has released two more albums, the latest of which, Visions of Venus, was released last month. It’s a creative collaboration with the German classical quintet Spark, and together they are showcasing 1000 years of…

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Fertility on Ice: why more women are choosing to freeze their eggs 45:23

2M ago45:23

45:23

Last November, Pastiche, a pop singer-songwriter from Malahide in Co Dublin was diagnosed with endometriosis, more than a decade after her first symptoms of the condition developed. While the diagnosis itself came as a relief, the 26-year-old was told she may face difficulties when trying to conceive later on. This ultimately led to her decision to…

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021: Breaking Barriers: Deacon Adina Meyer's Journey to Priesthood 54:07

2M ago54:07

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Sharing her journey with candor and depth, Deacon Adina Meyer shared her fascinating narrative on the Your Radical Truth Podcast, hosted by Margaret Mary O'Connor. Throughout this informative episode, Deacon Adina explored the pivotal moments and profound insights that have shaped her path towards priesthood within the Catholic Church. To Be Baptiz…

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Narcissistic mothers: How to handle one and how to heal 52:14

2M ago52:14

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What does narcissism in mothers look like? According to psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna, the narcissistic mother can be “extremely critical, condescending, oppressive and very judgmental”, with devastating impacts for the entire family. They can also use covert or insidious tactics: taking on a victim role or using guilt tripping …

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020: A Skeptic’s Investigation into Jesus with Julie Hannah 34:00

3M ago34:00

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In the labyrinth of life's inquiries, Julie Hannah navigated a myriad of philosophical doctrines and religious practices. From existentialism's bleak introspection to the serene contemplation of mysticism, each avenue offered a fragment of insight. Yet, it was within the folds of Christian scripture that Julie discovered a cohesive narrative of pro…

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Rebecca Ivory: Free Therapy 42:40

3M ago42:40

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In this episode, Róisín Ingle talks to debut author Rebecca Ivory about her new collection of short stories Free Therapy. The book takes its name from the second story in the collection, but the theme of therapy is there throughout; Ivory’s own therapist even gets a mention in the acknowledgements. The collection takes us into the lives of people w…

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019: Rita L. Houlihan Returns to Unravel the Enigma of Mary Magdalene 48:56

3M ago48:56

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Rita L. Houlihan returns to unravel the enigma of Mary Magdalene in Episode 019 of Your Radical Truth Podcast! Dive deep into the captivating figure with Rita's extensive research and passion for historical truths. From dispelling misconceptions to critiquing depictions in art and literature, Rita's insights offer fresh perspectives on Mary Magdale…

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Simone Gannon: Beauty through the ages 52:33

3M ago52:33

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Simone Gannon is a content creator, digital marketing expert and the new beauty writer at the Irish Times. Since the beginning of the new year, she’s been entertaining us with her weekly beauty column, where she experiments with the latest trends, imparts her wisdom on all things skincare and makeup and shares her favourite beauty buys. In this epi…

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018: Unveiling the Legacy: Rita L. Houlihan's Advocacy for Mary Magdalene 42:35

3M ago42:35

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On a recent episode of the “Your Radical Truth Podcast,” hosted by Margaret Mary O’Connor, listeners were treated to an enlightening discussion with Rita L. Houlihan. Rita has used her three decades of experience in sales and change strategy consulting to bring a unique perspective to her advocacy work centered on Mary Magdalene within the Catholic…

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Living with Endometriosis 53:53

3M ago53:53

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so in this episode, we want to highlight the experience of two women living with the condition. Dearbhail Ormond is an entrepreneur and mother of one, with stage four endometriosis, who waited a staggering 18 years to get a diagnosis after seeing more than 20 doctors. Ormond tells Aideen Finnegan about her st…

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Jan Brierton: Everybody Is A Poem 33:09

3M ago33:09

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It’s World Poetry Day today, so what better way to celebrate it than with one of our favourite poets and friend of the show, Jan Brierton. In this episode, Brierton, a self-described ‘accidental’ poet, joins Róisín Ingle to talk about her new book, Everybody Is A Poem. It’s s beautiful collection covering themes of love, loss, menopause, midlife, t…

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Leave Molly mAlone / Protecting maternity leave for cancer patients 59:05

4M ago59:05

59:05

Tilly Cripwell, a 22 year-old musician, who regularly performs beside the Molly Malone statue in Dublin, is on a mission to stop people from inappropriately touching the sculpture’s breasts. In this episode, Cripwell tells Róisín Ingle how she’s launched the ‘Leave Molly mAlone’ campaign with the aim of stopping this “misogynistic” tradition and to…

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International Women’s Day: The war on women in Palestine 44:00

4M ago44:00

44:00

This International Women’s Day, we are turning our attention to the plight of Palestinian women and children. So far, more than 30,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the majority of which have been women and children. The UN and Human Rights Watch have called it a “war on women”, with an average of 63 women killed every si…

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The Referendum Special: Women, Home, Duties, Common Good, Care & Family 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

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On International Women’s Day this year, March 8th, the Irish public will be asked to vote in two upcoming referendums. The first referendum concerns the definition of family as outlined in the Irish Constitution and proposes expanding the definition to recognise durable relationships. The second referendum proposes the removal of the reference to w…

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017: Navigating Change: The Synod, Women's Ordination, and a Fresh Perspective with Father Anne 58:11

4M ago58:11

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In recent years, the Catholic Church has found itself at the center of numerous discussions, both internal and external, regarding issues of inclusivity, tradition, and the role of women in ordained ministries. A critical moment in this ongoing dialogue is the Synod, a gathering of bishops convened to discuss matters of importance to the Church. Am…

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Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries 44:04

4M ago44:04

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In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by British author and journalist Sarah Gristwood, who has just released her new book, Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries. It’s a captivating collection of diary entries from women, looking back over four centuries, to discover how their experience of everyday life has changed down the years and also h…

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Overcoming perfectionism: Fiona Brennan and Edel Coffey 53:20

4M ago53:20

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Being a perfectionist may sound like a good thing, but don’t let the name fool you. A perfectionist’s life is far from perfect. If you are one, or you know one well, you’ll likely know of the debilitating effects that can come with a perfectionist’s constant quest for excellence. So why does it manifest and who is more likely to struggle with it? T…

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016: Beer, Bars & Pride Celebrations... God’s Calling for One Woman with Reverend Maura 50:08

5M ago50:08

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In a recent episode of the Your Radical Truth podcast, hosted by Margaret Mary O'Connor, the remarkable Reverend Maura Bernard revealed her multifaceted journey — a unique fusion of a rock DJ career and a profound calling to priesthood. This rich narrative traces back to her roots in Washington, DC, where she made waves as an Air Personality of the…

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Make Gaeilge Great Again: Áine Gallagher and Mollie Guidera 40:51

5M ago40:51

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In today’s episode, we’re dusting off our ‘cúpla focal’ and talking about the joys of Gaeilge with two Irish language innovators, Mollie Guidera, aka Múinteoir Mollie and comedian Áine Gallagher. But, don’t worry, you don’t need to have any Irish to enjoy this conversation. Guidera, an online Irish teacher tells Róisin Ingle how she discovered her …

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Missing Persons: Clair Wills on the search for her secret cousin 46:02

5M ago46:02

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In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by British academic and author Clair Wills. In her new book Missing Persons, Or My Grandmother’s Secrets, Wills brings the reader on an intimate journey through her family history and lays bare the brutal treatment of Ireland’s unmarried mothers. The wheels were set in motion for this book in the early 90s,…

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Breakdown: Cathy Sweeney 53:35

5M ago53:35

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Breakdown is the debut novel from author and former English teacher Cathy Sweeney. It tells the story of a disillusioned mother, living in a leafy suburb in Dublin, who leaves her house one morning and never returns. In this episode, Sweeney tells Róisín Ingle how she came to write Breakdown and reflects on the stories women still don’t openly tell…

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Breaking barriers: Inny Ekeolu and Aghogho Okpara 57:05

5M ago57:05

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In this episode, we are joined by two young black-Irish women who have excelled in their respective fields of law and medicine, despite plenty of obstacles along the way. Trainee solicitor Inny Ekeolu and second year medical student Aghogho Okpara talk to Róisín Ingle about their career ambitions, tackling imposter syndrome and the importance of re…

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015: Jesus, Guide in My Life with Joyce Rupp 52:14

6M ago52:14

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Joyce Rupp, a renowned writer, retreat leader, and spiritual midwife, recently shared profound insights in a conversation with Margaret Mary O’Connor, host of Your Radical Truth Podcast, about her newest book release, "Jesus, Guide in My Life." The conversation not only digs into the motivations behind Rupp's writing but also explores key themes fr…

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Double Act: Millie Daniel-Dempsey and Amy Robyn Lyster 35:02

6M ago35:02

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All singing, all dancing duo Honey and Lemon are bringing their new show Double Act to the Project Arts Theatre on January 18th. It’s a whistle-stop tour of the history of women in entertainment. Think French & Saunders, The Cheeky Girls and Thelma & Louise. Honey and Lemon consists of Millie Daniel-Dempsey and Amy Robyn Lyster, two multidisciplina…

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Your favourite episodes of 2023 31:48

6M ago31:48

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This week, as we ease into the rhythm of a brand new year, we are taking the opportunity to bring you some highlights from your favourite episodes of The Women’s Podcast in 2023. You’ll hear Marian Keyes sharing some learnings on life as she celebrated her 60th birthday, author and academic Katriona O’Sullivan on how a chance encounter transformed …

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The Women's Podcast 2023 Review 50:52

6M ago50:52

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2023: It was a year that broke global temperature records, riots took over the streets of Dublin and the world looked on in horror as more than 20,000 people were killed in the Gaza Strip, around 70% of which were women and children. HSE-funded fertility treatment became available to couples and the Irish football team did us proud at the Women’s W…

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The Book Club: Christmas gift recommendations 41:08

6M ago41:08

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If you’re looking for a last minute gift idea, you can never go wrong with a good book. So that’s why we’ve gathered our book clubbers, Niamh Towey, Bernice Harrison, Róisín and Ann Ingle in studio to share their favourite reads of 2023. Their recommendations include a collection of feminist essays, an unforgettable memoir and a best-selling novel …

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Remembering Rosemary Smith 45:14

7M ago45:14

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Irish motorsport legend Rosemary Smith died last week at the age of 86. To pay tribute to the trailblazing rally driver, we want to bring you this interview with Smith from 2018. Following the release of ‘Driven’, her memoir ghostwritten by none other than Ann Ingle, Smith joined Róisín Ingle in studio to discuss her colourful racing career, her lo…

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Taking Back My Power: ‘Revenge porn’ campaigner Georgia Harrison 58:10

7M ago58:10

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In 2020, author and reality television star Georgia Harrison became a victim of so called ‘revenge porn’ when she was secretly recorded having sex with her ex partner, Stephen Bear and the footage then put online without her consent. The intimate moment between the two was captured on the CCTV system at Bear’s house and despite pleas from Harrison …

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014: From Cryptologist to Woman Priest - Reverend Laurie Harrington's God Led Journey 56:49

7M ago56:49

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A woman of deep spirituality, Reverend Laurie Harrington's journey from an unexpected career path to her current role as a priest unfolds as a testament to the unpredictable and transformative nature of life. Early Beginnings Graduating from the university and faced with the prospect of finding a job, Reverend Harrington stumbled upon an opportunit…

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Emma Dabiri: Claiming your unruly beauty 39:54

7M ago39:54

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Irish-Nigerian author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri is giving the middle finger to modern beauty standards. Growing up, Dabiri felt pressured to conform to “oppressive” beauty ideals, to shrink herself to fit in and to straighten her afro hair. Now, as she explains in her new essay ‘Disobedient Bodies’, it’s time to rebel against those suffocating be…

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Justine McCarthy: An Eye on Ireland 1:15:42

7M ago1:15:42

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In her new book, An Eye on Ireland, award-winning journalist and Irish Times columnist Justine McCarthy shares new and selected pieces of work from her long-spanning career in journalism. For four decades, McCarthy’s writing has challenged stereotypes, held power to account and helped amplify the voices of women in Ireland. In this wide ranging con…

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Cat Bohannon: How the female body drove evolution 1:00:08

8M ago1:00:08

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In her new book Eve: How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution, author Cat Bohannon explores the history and science behind the development of the female sex. In this episode, Bohannon explains to Róisín Ingle why the frequent omission of female bodies from scientific research inspired her to write the book, the ‘superpowers’ t…

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013: From Priesthood to Inclusivity: Bishop Philip Belzunce’s Inspiring Path 45:12

8M ago45:12

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At the heart of insightful discussions surrounding the future of the Catholic Church, Margaret Mary O'Connor engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Bishop Philip Belzunce. This dialogue goes beyond the surface, delving into Bishop Philip's personal journey, his commitment to reform, and the pressing need for change within the Church. Bish…

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The Book Club: So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan 35:46

8M ago35:46

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At just 64-pages long, you could get through So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan in just one sitting. So if you haven’t read it yet, you’ve no excuse. The story follows Cathal, a civil servant working in Dublin, as he clock watches his way through his office job on a sunny Friday afternoon. When the working day is finally over, he makes the journey…

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Invisible woman syndrome: Why does it happen and what to do about it 43:56

8M ago43:56

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Six years ago, when writer and psychotherapist Lucy Cavendish turned 50 , she began to feel like she didn’t fit in anymore. With her four children reared, Cavendish’s identity as a working mother was gone, leaving her feeling as though she was fading into invisibility; a feeling that some other women in their fifties also experience. After numerous…

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Catherine Cleary: How to grow your own forest 50:01

8M ago50:01

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Three years ago, Irish Times contributor Catherine Cleary decided to buy the cheapest land she could find in Ireland, with the dream of planting her own native forest. Following a long search, Cleary and her husband Liam, eventually came across 40 acres of land for sale in Co Roscommon. This year, with the help of family, friends and paid contracto…

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Best of The Women's Podcast: Elizabeth Day 56:59

8M ago56:59

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Romantic love, widely elevated as a subject worth interrogating, tends to get a lot of attention while platonic friendship is woefully neglected in the public discourse. Enter, self-described “friendaholic” Elizabeth Day who is attempting to redress the balance. The author and woman behind the hit How to Fail podcast spoke to Roisin Ingle about why…

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Menopause: Claire Dinsmore on ‘the power years’ 38:35

9M ago38:35

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This week, marked World Menopause Day, a day to raise awareness and break the stigma around perimenopause and menopause. To celebrate this transitional period in life, we’re joined today by Claire Dinsmore, a certified perimenopause coach and fitness fanatic based in San Francisco. In this episode, Dinsmore, who originally comes from Co Down in Nor…

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Agnes O’Casey: Lies We Tell 43:12

9M ago43:12

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A graduate of Dublin’s Lir Academy, English actress Agnes O’Casey made her big break in the highly acclaimed BBC series Ridley Road in 2021. Now the rising acting star is playing the lead in her first feature film, Lies We Tell, a psychological thriller set in 1800s Ireland, which hits cinemas this Friday October 13th. In this episode, O’Casey spea…

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Máiría Cahill: Rough Beast 46:00

9M ago46:00

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Rough Beast: My Story and the Reality of Sinn Féin is the highly anticipated memoir from former Irish Senator Máiría Cahill. Growing up in west Belfast, steeped in the traditions of Irish republicanism, Cahill seemed destined for a political career within Sinn Féin, but at the age of 16, she was sexually abused by a prominent member of the IRA and …

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012: Navigating Life with Celiac Disease: Tammy Overhoff's Inspiring Journey 50:33

9M ago50:33

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In a departure from her usual podcast topics, host Margaret Mary O’Connor delves into her decades long personal battle with Celiac Disease, shedding light on a silent struggle shared by many. Joining her on the "Your Radical Truth" podcast is Tammy Overhoff, a renowned nutrition and healthy living expert, who shares her inspiring journey with the d…

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