Best The Irish Times Women S Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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#37 How to be a good person 51:39

6h ago51:39

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Are humans inherently good? Are you inherently good? Is being “go maith’ mar dhuine about ancient wisdom or just common decency? From the Aos sí - The Tuatha Dé Danann to ones sexual palette, does being ‘go deas ‘ actually make you good? It’s all á phlé againn an tseachtain seo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Is a new crop of Irish scrum halves coming of age? 30:26

11m ago30:26

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As the provincial season gets underway, Nathan Johns is joined by Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan to pick through the opening weekend of action. We look at how Felipe Contepomi has turned Argentina around, how Ireland took the number one world ranking back from South Africa, and which halfbacks impressed in the provinces. Monday clips: How to kic…

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Laura Kennedy: Some of our Parts 1:11:55

1h ago1:11:55

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Writer, philosopher, and friend of the show Laura Kennedy is here to discuss her first book, Some of Our Parts. It’s a memoir and a thought-provoking exploration of identity, told through the labels that shape our lives. Laura’s have included ‘feminist’ ‘Irish’ ‘neurodiverse’ and ‘poor’ - she argues that they only tell one part of a more nuanced st…

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Does the Emerging Ireland tour actually benefit Irish rugby? 30:02

21m ago30:02

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When Emerging Ireland first toured South Africa in 2022, the news caused controversy as provinces were left without important players at an early stage of the URC season. This time around, with another squad recently named, has the IRFU gone about things in a better way? On this episode of The Counter Ruck host Nathan Johns is joined by Gordon D’Ar…

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#36 How to know when to leave 39:00

2h ago39:00

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#36 How to know when to leave Táimid back, eip a haon of our shiny new sraith, and we are already talking about when to leave! JÓC! We are going nowhere.🤝 Admittedly, is divils sinn for a séis and not one of us have found the sweet spot when it comes to taking our leave. Ó boring jobs, go sing songs as the sun comes up, even romantic situationships…

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Is the Champions Cup set to be devalued? 33:02

3d ago33:02

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Host Nathan Johns is joined by Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan to pick apart Ireland’s win over Australia and highlight the best rugby action you missed over the weekend. We also talk through provincial recruitment while analysing why the Irish provinces are so appetising for English rugby. Clip - Fiji's Peni Ravai succumbs to an invisible tackle…

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Sonya Lennon: Helping women back to work 42:55

11d ago42:55

42:55

WorkEqual is the brainchild of Sonya Lennon, stylist, designer and social entrepreneur. It’s a free service, which helps women find the confidence to enter or return to the workplace. Since 2011, it has helped more than 6,000 people move forward in their career journey. In this episode, Róisín Ingle talks to Lennon about the barriers facing women r…

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Decades Distilled: The Intersection of History and Whiskey (BRC S3 E16) 41:40

1d ago41:40

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In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of whiskey with Sarah Jeltema (AKA WhiskyNomad) and Kurt Maitland, the dynamic duo behind the newly launched podcast, Decades Distilled. With their combined expertise and passion for whiskey, they bring a wealth of knowledge and intriguing stories to the table.…

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Eleanor McEvoy: Thrifting, touring and healing from heartache 40:26

8d ago40:26

40:26

This September, Oxfam is encouraging people to take a stance against the impact of fast fashion and to shop second hand. With the textile sector contributing to 10% of global pollution, Oxfam’s Second Hand September is an initiative to prevent clothes ending up in landfill and to give garments a new lease of life. Singer and musician Eleanor McEvoy…

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Bella DePaulo: The power, freedom and joy of single life 57:36

26d ago57:36

57:36

At seventy years old, psychologist and author Dr. Bella DePaulo has been happily single her entire life. Having never felt the need to couple up, DePaulo describes herself as "single at heart’" and says her solo status allows her to live her most "joyful, authentic, and meaningful" life. DePaulo has spent many years researching and writing about th…

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Exploring Louisville’s Whiskey Row and the Trailblazing Women in Whiskey at the WOW Awards (S3 E15) 35:03

15d ago35:03

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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the opportunity to attend the Bourbon Women's WOW Awards in Louisville, Kentucky. The episode featured interviews with notable figures in the whiskey industry, including Joyce and Autumn Nethery from Jeptha Creed, whiskey writer Maggie Kimberl, master distiller Marianne Eaves from Forbidden Bourbon, …

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Mrs Robinson: A portrait of Ireland's first female President 25:13

23d ago25:13

25:13

In this episode, Aideen Finnegan sits down with former president of Ireland Mary Robinson and film director Aoife Kelleher to talk about their brand new film, Mrs Robinson. Told in her own words, the documentary reflects on key moments in Robinson’s life and career including her move from law into politics, the wedding that her parents refused to a…

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Elif Shafak: There are Rivers in the Sky 45:11

30d ago45:11

45:11

There are Rivers in the Sky is the brand new novel from Turkish-British author Elif Shafak. The book is a “love letter to water”, but also a reflection on the climate crisis and the increasing issues with fresh water supply around the world. In this conversation with Róisín Ingle, Shafak explains how she uses storytelling to address global issues a…

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Inside Corning & Company: The One-Stop Shop for Craft Spirits (S3 E14) 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of whiskey production and brand building with Adam Spiegel, President and Master Distiller at Corning & Company. From his early days in finance to becoming a key player in the craft distilling industry, Adam shares his fascinating journey and the innovative services Corning & Co…

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The sinister side of the tradwife movement 40:57

1M ago40:57

40:57

Earlier this year, influencer Hannah Neeleman made headlines after taking part in a beauty pageant just 12 days after giving birth to her eighth child. Last month the Sunday Times profiled the 34 year-old dubbing her the 'queen of tradwives.' The interview is still provoking commentary. Journalist Megan Agnew wrote about Neeleman's former career as…

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Rosemary Murphy: The 40 year-old medical student (and mother of 12) 47:52

1M ago47:52

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This episode was originally published in August 2023. Rosemary Murphy, a dynamic 40-year-old woman from Dolphin’s Barn in Dublin, had two major goals from childhood. The first was to have a large family. The second was to study medicine and become a doctor. As a mother of 12 children, ranging from 20 to 19 months, the first goal has been well and t…

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The Editor in Chief and The Elites (BRC S3 E13) 44:51

1M ago44:51

44:51

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan takes listeners on a journey through the world of whiskey, featuring two fascinating guests. The episode kicks off with a discussion with Mark Pruitt, the Editor-in-Chief of Whiskey Network Magazine. Mark shares his personal whiskey journey, and delves into the evolution of Whiskey Netw…

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America’s first female president? All eyes on Kamala Harris 30:04

2M ago30:04

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This November, Americans will have the opportunity to elect their first female president. After securing enough support from her delegates, Vice President Kamala Harris looks set to take on former president and convicted felon Donald Trump in the next election. But will Americans vote her in? In this episode, Róisín Ingle is joined by Caitríona Per…

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Kitty Ruskin: A year of casual sex 42:17

2M ago42:17

42:17

At the beginning of 2019, writer and journalist Kitty Ruskin was young, free, and single and eager to give her sex life a bit of a shake-up. Having previously shunned the idea of one-night stands and kissing complete strangers, Ruskin decided to embrace her sexuality and embark upon a year of no-strings, casual sex. Partly inspired by Sex and the C…

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The Counter Ruck end-of-season special! 29:36

2M ago29:36

29:36

To wrap up what has been a long rugby season filled with extreme highs and at times crushing lows, host Nathan Johns is joined by Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan in this end of season special. Having returned from covering the recent tour of South Africa, John regales us with tales of lost luggage and close shaves with the local wildlife. We also…

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A Tale of Tokyo and the Filmmaker (BRC S3 E12) 39:39

2M ago39:39

39:39

Welcome to another exciting episode of Barrel Room Chronicles! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of whiskey with two distinguished guests. First, we have David Blackmore, Global Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, who shares the fascinating story behind Glenmorangie's latest release, "A Tale of Tokyo." Later, we are joined by G…

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How do Ireland counter new-look Springboks? 29:11

2M ago29:11

29:11

Gordon D’Arcy joins host Nathan Johns to pick through Ireland’s series opening defeat to South Africa. Do tactical changes need to be made? Did South Africa’s new attacking philosophy catch Ireland on the hop? What to make of David Humphreys implementing new restrictions on provincial recruitment? All this is discussed on more on the latest episode…

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Laura Dockrill: Love, longing & postpartum psychosis 45:48

3M ago45:48

45:48

Laura Dockrill was just 14 years old when she first set eyes on her husband, Maccabees guitarist Hugo White. The pair quickly began an intense relationship, exchanging carefully curated mixtapes and letters doused in Body Shop perfume. Despite a longing on both sides, the teenagers never let their friendship spill over into romance. It is this tale…

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Changing Laws and Making History: The Story Behind Chattanooga Whiskey (BRC S3 E11) 38:52

2M ago38:52

38:52

In this captivating episode, I sit down with Tim Piersant, one of the founding fathers of Chattanooga Whiskey, to explore the fascinating journey of reviving a historic whiskey tradition in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tim shares his personal and professional journey, detailing how he transitioned from working in retail point-of-purchase displays to bec…

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Fiona McPhillips: When We Were Silent 30:28

2M ago30:28

30:28

In this episode, author and journalist Fiona McPhillips talks to Róisín Ingle about her new novel, When We Were Silent. It’s a thriller set in a Dublin convent school, where a culture of silence and abuse is rampant. The story was partly inspired by the 2020 podcast series about disgraced Irish swim coach George Gibney. In this wide-ranging convers…

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Luggage, player bingo and leaving certs - Ireland in South Africa 32:45

2M ago32:45

32:45

John O’Sullivan joins The Counter Ruck from South Africa where he is covering Ireland’s upcoming Test series - minus his luggage. As he avoids borrowing clothes from players - for now - John joins Gordon D’Arcy and host Nathan Johns to look back on Irish tours of old, pick apart the South African hype machine and analyse if this series is a step to…

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

3M 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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Adam Foy - the Belvo boy with a Super Rugby medal 22:30

3M ago22:30

22:30

Irish winners of Super Rugby are somewhat of a rarity. Adam Foy is the head of performance analysis with the Blues, the Auckland based franchise which just won the southern hemisphere’s most prestigious club competition last weekend. Having previously worked with Munster and Ireland under Joe Schmidt, Foy moved to New Zealand two years ago. As well…

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Why engineering needs more women 36:44

3M 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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Provincial demise ends domestic season 24:07

3M ago24:07

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Leinster and Munster both crashed out of the URC semi-finals in what was a bitter blow to Irish rugby. John O’Sullivan and Nathan Johns chat through the implications of the defeats, as well as Ireland’s squad for their tour of South Africa. Is Leo Cullen’s job under pressure? How did Munster let things slip at home? Why does Andy Farrell see his pl…

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Exploring Natterjack Irish Whiskey: A Toad-ally Unique Spirit (BRC S3 E10) 43:21

3M ago43:21

43:21

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of interviewing Aidan Mehigan from Natterjack Irish Whiskey. Aidan shared the fascinating story behind the Natterjack toad mascot and how the whiskey is a blend of Irish and American flavor profiles. We discussed their award-winning Cast Strength whiskey and their plans for expansion in …

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#35 How to be honest 49:26

3M ago49:26

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An daoine ionraice muid? Cén fáth go n-insíonn muid bréaga - and why let the truth get in the way of a good story?! Plus national DJ Louise Cantillon shares her song of the summer (trigger warning do millenials don cheann sin) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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The Neuroscience of Manifesting: Sabina Brennan 38:19

3M 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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Nigel Carolan, the Galway man plotting a hole through Munster's defence 33:55

3M ago33:55

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Nigel Carolan, the former Connacht academy manager and Ireland U20s head coach, joins The Counter Ruck from Glasgow. Now the Warriors' attack coach, Carolan faces off against Munster this weekend in the URC semi-final. He talks through his own coaching journey, his attacking philosophy as well as his own experience coaching a number of current Iris…

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#34 How to remove a stain 39:51

3M ago39:51

39:51

Lorgaíonn na mná cothromaíocht inscne ó thaobh mhúnadh poiblí de, they discuss the worst rumours they've ever heard about themselves (HONK) agus na rudaí a d'fhád rian ar a n'anam. Yes, rudaí, uimhir iolra. Neart, neart rudaí. We have a small announcement at the end of the pod also! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn…

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Ulster’s turnaround under Richie Murphy 30:50

3M ago30:50

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As they prepare to face Leinster this weekend in the URC quarter-finals, this week’s podcast reflects on Ulster’s uptick in fortunes since bringing in Richie Murphy as head coach. In turmoil after a poor league run and an early exit from Europe, Ulster parted ways with previous head coach Dan McFarland. Now under Murphy, the province has recovered …

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

3M ago39:21

39:21

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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Whiskey, Hemingway, and Six-Toed Cats: A Unique Blend of Stories and Spirits (BRC S3 E9) 39:10

3M ago39:10

39:10

Our main focus today is on Hemingway Rye, a new and exciting whiskey. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ron Call and Kyle Groth, founding members of this whiskey brand. We delved into their backgrounds, the origins of Hemingway Rye, and their journey in the whiskey industry.

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#34 How to be a shaman 41:57

4M ago41:57

41:57

Shamanism agus shite talk - two things we're well acquainted with, apparently. Tar éis an cinneadh a thógaint topaicí móra deacra a sheacaint we've decided to explore shamanism spirituality agus draíocht! We've also thrown in the ultimate fuck marry kill scenario for good measure because, these are life's important questions. Tagaigí linn ar Patreo…

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Third time’s not a charm - Leinster fall in Europe once more 28:54

4M ago28:54

28:54

Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to break down Leinster’s third consecutive Champions Cup final defeat. We analyse Leinster’s midfield attack, their decision making around penalties, what could have been done at the breakdown and assess where Leinster go from here domestically and in Europe. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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

4M ago53:19

53:19

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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#33 How to be hot 44:39

4M ago44:39

44:39

Ní hamháin go bhfuil MUIDNE te, tá an domhan ag éirí níos teolaí le gach lá! We discuss our ideal temperature, an fhadhb le sweaty sex (it's the duvet), ár mbuairteanna maidir le hathrú aeráide - with a sidebar on books and reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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Whiskey, Witches & Music: The Christine Kammerer Story (S3 E8) 40:22

4M ago40:22

40:22

In this episode of BRC, host Kerry Moynahan sits down with Christine Kammerer, a talented artist whose whiskey journey intertwines with her passion for music and storytelling. Christine shares insights into her unique musical whiskey experiences with Whiskey and Witches, where she pairs folklore with spirits from different regions. From her beginni…

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Zebo retires, Keenan to the Olympics and Leinster's Champions Cup showdown 24:46

4M ago24:46

24:46

For the week of an Irish province playing in a European final, there has been plenty of news stories away from Leinster's clash with Toulouse. Simon Zebo announced his retirement, the IRFU revealed that it will tweak its controversial central contracts system while it even emerged that Hugo Keenan will return to Sevens in a bid to make Ireland's Ol…

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

4M 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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#32 How to watch sex scenes 43:46

4M ago43:46

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Spreagtha ag Nicola Coughlan agus a cairde, we're talking all things sex scenes. Cé atá mortified acu, céard iad na cinn is fearr linn - agus cé againn a dhéanfadh ceann? TG4 you're gonna wanna get commissioning ASAP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Rugby's new laws explained with Owen Doyle 20:47

4M ago20:47

20:47

Come July 1st, a number of changes to rugby's laws come into effect. A number of trials will also be seen over the summer as World Rugby continues to grapple with the balance of preserving the sport's values and attracting new audiences. Have they got that balance right? Are they alienating traditional fans? Is there an irreconcilable difference be…

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Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake 1:01:08

4M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

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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#31 How to have confidence 35:29

4M ago35:29

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We're reclaiming the term session moth, we're dressing for the 5k time we want and we're having a lovefest. What do three women in their thirties know about muinín? Not as much as they'll know when they're 40! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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

5M 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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