Best Dr Colman Noctor Podcasts (2024)

A Lust for Life is a mental health charity on a mission to educate and empower the children and young people of Ireland through early prevention mental health programmes, content and advocacy. We also support the adults in our children and young people’s lives - parents, teachers, guardians, and friends - by giving them the tools they need to be th…

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Mica Families Episode 1:25:16

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After being contacted by a member of the Mica Family Group I reached out to offer any help I could. These families have been living through a decade of uncertainty as their homes are crumbling and facing demolition due to defective blocks. I was struck by the stories of the children who have been affected by the Mica crisis. The stories of children…

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Bonus Episode on Children‘s Sport 32:33

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In this episode I speak with Ciaran Fadden about his Emerald Soccer initiative which aims to support 'football for fun' and offers an alternative to the competitive streams currently available. Given the increasing problems with over-competitive nature children's sport and media stories about recent cancelations of games due to dissent from the sid…

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Listeners Questions with Shane Smith 1:12:11

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Children's Sport Episode of the Asking for a Parent Podcast with Shane Smith The topic of children in sport is always one that contains some element of debate. When should we introduce competition into children's sporting activities? How de we keep children participating in sport for longer? Does competition ruin sport for some? Is winning as impor…

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Listeners Questions with Jen Hogan 1:03:43

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This month I am joined by Irish Times Parenting Columnist Jen Hogan to answer your questions. This month we discuss the challenges of adjusting to the new school environment and the management of anxieties that are associated with that. We also discuss the challenges of 'finding your tribe' if the school environment is not providing it. We discuss …

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Listeners Questions with Allison Kacperski. 1:10:19

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In this weeks episode I chat with Allison about how things have been for her over the last number months. We also answer some really interesting questions where we look at managing disordered eating behaviour in teenagers, supporting a young person who is experiencing suicidal ideation and how to manage when a small child is mimicking the negative …

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Minister For Children Roderic OGorman 40:22

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In this episode we talk to Minister Roderic OGorman about his role as Minister for Children, Inclusivity, Diversity and Youth. He discusses what it was like growing up in Mullhudart and his journey into politics. He discusses the challenges of Ministerial duty in a Pandemic and discusses how the last 14 months have impacted Irish children. He discu…

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Listeners Questions with Prof Jim Lucey 1:18:43

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In this week's episode we speak to Prof Jim Lucey about how things have been for him over the last number months. Jim is a Prof of Psychiatry in TCD, Adult Psychiatrist and the author of the new book 'A Whole New Plan for Living'. He is also a parent of six and he fills us in on how challenging it has been with working from home over the last numbe…

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Young People’s Voices 18-25 1:01:08

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In this 3rd of three episodes we interview young adults about their experiences of the last 12 months and what it has been like for them. The most effective way to improve your parenting approach is to better understand the world your young persons eyes. These three episodes are edits from a series of interviews with young people who honestly and i…

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Listeners Questions with Mary O'Kane 1:16:05

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In this weeks episode we speak to Dr Mary O Kane about how things have been for her over the last number months. Mary is a lecturer in Early Childhood studies and author of the new parenting book 'Perfectly Imperfect'. She is also a parent of three and she fills us in on how challenging it has been with the school closures, college from home and jo…

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Second Young Person's Voices 1:22:28

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In this second of three episodes we interview young people about their experiences of the last 12 months and what it has been like for them. The most effective way to improve your parenting approach is to better understand the world your child lives in, through their eyes. These three episodes are a edits from a series of interviews with young peop…

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Listeners Questions with Eleanor Bermingham 1:11:40

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In this weeks episode we speak to Eleanor Bermingham about how things have been for her over the last number months. Eleanor is a single parent of two children with autism and additional educational needs and she fills us in on how challenging it has been with the school closures over the last number of months and how she has coped. We also answer …

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Young People’s Voices 1:08:33

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In this first of three episodes we interview young people about their experiences of the last 12 months and what it has been like for them. The most effective way to improve your parenting approach is to better understand the world your child lives in, through their eyes. These three episodes are a edits from a series of interviews with young peopl…

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Anna Daly 1:09:21

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In this episode we welcome Ireland AM’s very own Anna Daly to the podcast. In this episode Anna talks about her experience of growing up in Dublin and her experiences of being parented. Anna talks is through her journey into broadcasting and becoming a parent. We also discuss parenting in a pandemic solutions to social interaction problems in child…

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Listeners Questions with Sarah Courtney 1:25:31

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In this episode we welcome Sarah Courtney Workplace Well-being Parent Coach. In this episode we discuss solutions to childhood anxiety, social interaction problems, emotional dysregulation and supporting children with irrational fears. We discuss the impact of school closures and lockdowns on children’s social and emotional development and how they…

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Senator Lynn Ruane 1:01:00

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In this episode we welcome Senator Lynn Ruane to the podcast. In this episode Lynn discusses growing up in Tallaght and her childhood experiences of taking drugs and getting into trouble in her early teens. She discusses how she became pregnant at 15 years old and how becoming a mother in her teens impacted her life. She describes you she became in…

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Benji Bennett 58:09

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This week's guest on the podcast is Benji Bennett who is the author of the Children's Literary Series 'Adam'sCloud'. These books were inspired by Benji's son Adam who tragically passed away in 2007 at the tender age of 4 years old. In this episode Benji tells us about the experience of losing Adam and the impact that the death of a child can have o…

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Listeners Questions with Allison Kacperski 1:05:00

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In this week’s Listeners Questions I am joined by Allison Kasperski, who is the mother of a 4 year old and a colleague of mine in UCD. As we had no Listeners Questions Episode last week, this episode is jam packed with excellent questions and some really helpful discussions. In this episode we discuss how to support a child who is anxious and unabl…

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Louise McSharry 55:04

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In this episode we welcome 2FM DJ and author Louise McSharry to the podcast. In this episode Louise discusses growing up in Ireland and later moving to the USA after the death of her father. She discusses how her childhood was impacted by addiction and how at age 7 she went to live with her adoptive parents. Louise then describes how she battled ca…

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Niall Muldoon - Ombudsman for Children 1:00:11

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In this episode we welcome The Ombudsman for Children in Ireland Niall Muldoon to the podcast. In this episode Niall discusses growing up in Donegal and later moving to the UK to fit infrastructure for piped television. He discusses how he gravitated to the world of Psychology and began working with Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse. He then describes h…

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Listeners Questions with Aoife Lee 59:57

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In this episode we welcome Parent Coach Aoife Lee to answer your questions. In this episode we discuss supporting siblings of a child with additional needs and how to make them feel less forgotten about. We also discuss managing children’s relationship with technology and television and share helpful tips to regulate their use of technology. We als…

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Laura O'Mahoney 1:07:57

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In this episode we talk to comedienne, Presenter on Corks Red Fm and former member of the comedy trio CCCahoots. Laura is a mother of two small children and in this episode we discuss parenting in Lockdown. The challenges of homeschooling are also discussed. Laura is a uniquely funny person and this interview has some really useful parenting tips a…

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Tom Clonan 1:15:58

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In this episode we talk to Author, Columnist, Ex Army Captain, campaigner and father of a child with additional needs Dr Tom Clonan. Tom generously shares his story about how he has managed periods of extreme stress in his life by engaging in resilience, grit and determination. Being a father of children across the age ranges Tom gives us insights …

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Listeners Questions with Jen Hogan 1:07:55

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In this episode we talk to Irish Times Columnist and mother of 7 children Jen Hogan about being a parent during Lockdown 3. Jen generously shares her story about being a mother of 7 children across the age ranges and gives us insights into the complex world of parenting across the child and adolescent phases of life. In this Listeners Questions epi…

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Scott Casson-Rennie 1:25:06

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In this episode we talk to Scott Casson-Rennie about being a same sex parent. Scott generously shares his story about growing up in Scotland as a gay man and gives us insights into the complex world of adoption and more specifically the adoption process for same sex couples. Scott is the host of the “Fostering and Adoption Podcast” and is a long ti…

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Listeners Questions with Catherine Sharkey 53:09

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This episode I am joined again by my sister Catherine Sharkey which you will remember from season one. In this episode we discuss some very topical issues like how do you manage to find space for yourself in a Lockdown. The need for 'me time' when we are living in the cabin fever type 'bubbles'. We also discuss the real pressures of juggling home s…

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Derval O’Rourke 1:18:46

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We kick off this season with an interview with Irish Sporting Icon and Olympian Derval O’Rourke. In this episode Derval discusses what it was like for her growing up in Cork as an elite athlete. She gives us insights into the competitive world of elite sports and her parents approach to managing her expectations and emotional well-being. Derval dis…

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Bonus Christmas Episode 46:57

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In light of the developments this week and today’s announcements, we are expecting that a challenging Christmas has just gotten quite a bit more difficult. In response to this and to reward our loyal listeners we have decided to record an extra bonus episode that will offer some practical advice around surviving uncertainty and maintaining mental f…

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Listeners Questions with Eleanor Bermingham 1:18:50

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In this weeks episode I am joined by my sister Eleanor Bermingham. Eleanor has an interesting story to tell. As a parent of two children with Autism she has a lived experience of ASD, and her story is one of resilience, grit and perseverance. Eleanor will help me to answer many of the questions which have come in about ASD and other different chall…

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Shane Smith 49:49

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In this weeks episode I am joined by Shane Smith. Shane has over 10,000 Twitter followers because he is a Dad, a sports scientist, a Primary School Teacher and an Elite Sports Coach. Shane has a wealth of professional and life experience thats spans over the last few decades and in this episode he shares his wisdom with the Asking for a Parent Podc…

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Listeners Questions with Dr Malie Coyne 1:13:19

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In this weeks episode I am joined by my Big Year in Big School co-anchor Dr Malie Coyne. Malie is a Clinical Psychologist, lecturer in NUIG, author of Love In, Love Out and mother of two daughters. In this episode we discuss the parenting dynamics involved in preparing for a Christmas in a Pandemic. Managing a child who is under eating and over exe…

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Susan Keogh 51:46

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In this weeks episode I am joined by Newstalk’s Susan Keogh as we discuss her parenting journey. We discuss the parenting dynamics when you have one child. We discuss the concept of supporting children to be independent and resilient. We discuss the challenges of childhood friendships and the issues of potential exclusion from groups. We also discu…

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Listeners Questions with Aiofe Lee 48:02

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In this weeks episode I am joined by Parenting support founder Aoife Lee to help answer all your questions. In this episode we talk about the preparation for a Covid Christmas. We also discuss many topics including how to manage toddler tantrums and misbehaviour. We talk about Childhood anxiety and supporting children through friendships when betra…

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Sarah Carey 54:55

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In this weeks episode I am joined by Columnist Sarah Carey. In this episode we discuss many topics including how ones own parenting experience impacts on our eventual parenting style. We discuss ways of maintaining our mental health during Covid 19. We discuss how order of birth can impact on children’s personalities. The challenging transition to …

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Listeners Questions with Mark Smyth 1:02:18

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In this weeks episode I am joined by PSI President Mark Smyth. In this episode we discuss many topics including parenting in a pandemic. The mental health impact of Covid 19. Utilising discipline with small children. Supporting a child with Selective Mutism. Supporting teens to have better relationships with technology. The stress of homework and w…

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Laura Woods 46:34

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In this weeks episode I am joined by Ireland AM’s lovely Laura Woods. In this episode we discuss many topics including Laura’s experience of growing up as an only child. She also discusses the parenting challenge of raising boys and mastering the balance between being fair and equal but also acknowledging their individuality when they earn reward o…

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Listeners Questions with Catherine Sharkey 45:40

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In this weeks listeners questions episode I am joined by my sister Catherine Sharkey where we discuss many topics that have been sent into the Asking for a Parent Podcast. We discuss the challenges of parenting teens who have become vampires over lockdown, sleeping all day and awake all night. We answer an interesting question about managing the ro…

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Shay Byrne 45:15

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In this episode we take a different direction and talk to a father about his experience of parenting in the pandemic. This weeks guest is RTE Radio One’s host of Rising Time, Shay Byrne. In this episode we discuss the challenges for parents of children who have missed out on core aspects of their experiences as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. Wh…

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Listeners Questions with Miriam Kenny about ASD 57:06

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The volume of questions we have received about parenting challenges that involve children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) has been considerable. In light of this, we have decided to stockpile the themes of these questions and dedicate this episode to this topic. Given the complexity of ASD, I decided to ask an expert guest to join me to discu…

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Mairead Ronan 48:03

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In this episode Mairead and I talk about coping as a parent through the pandemic and Lockdown 2. We go on to discuss how our experience of being parented has an impact on how we become parents ourselves. Mairead discusses the challenge of raising children with long age gaps between them, and wonders about the different parenting approaches to boys …

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