Mams on the mic

Lisa talks to us about her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, life now and her wonderful family. 

Robbie Lawlor speaks to us about his diagnosis of HIV. He talks about how his mother has been a huge support from day 1, and educates us on HIV in Ireland today.

Debbie Deegan talks to us about adopting her daughter, who had come to Ireland with a group of children from a Russian orphanage. \r\n   Debbie then goes on to talk about the first trip she made to Russia to visit an orphanage. She describes her trip and what she saw in detail. She conjures up a clear vision of the orphans and the orphanage itself. \r\n Debbie vowed to change the orphanage, and to try to change the lives of all those children. She set up an organisation called “To Russia with love” and went on to do amazing things. \r\n

Our guest Alan Mc Garry comes on the pod to chat about life before, during and after  many reality tv endeavours.\r\nWe chat about the downside of social media trolling and online abuse.\r\nWhat it was like growing up as "gay" and "ginger" in Ballyfermot .\r\nIt was a really refreshing open and honest conversation about Ireland today and Alan’s aspirations for a future in broadcasting.\r\n\r\n \r\n

Erin and Kristy\r\n\r\nOur first married couple to come on the podcast, Erin and Kristy talk us through their journey to become parents. \r\n    As a same sex couple they needed to use donor sperm. They talk to us about everything they went through. From their amazing friend Brian who offered to be their donor to their beautiful daughter Amelia. \r\n  Things went differently when they decided to add to their family. We go through the difficulties they experienced trying to get pregnant again and where they are now. \r\n \r\n

Suzanne talks to us about her decision to track down her birth mother at 18, and what followed. She also chats to us about growing up, her family and her first “blood relative” her daughter Sophie. \r\n

 Laura joins us on the podcast to chat about how and why she became a life coach. \r\n  We discuss the pressure that comes with being a mother, and the influences that surround us all to try to be the "perfect mother".\r\n   Laura talks about how her own experiences have led her into wanting to help other women who are struggling to find happiness. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lesley Anne  opens up about her journey with her 3 year old daughter Sienna. How she felt when she realised she had another child with Cerebral Palsy and that her instinct was right all along. Les chats about her and her families fundraising endeavours and the tough road ahead to get Sienna to St. Louis (America) for life changing SDR surgery . If you would like to donate to help Sienna get her surgery you can donate at https://gofund.me/489ef95d

Donna’s story; Donna tells us her story about growing up in an extremely volatile environment as a child, how this paved the way for how she felt about herself, and the relationships she then found herself in. Her story shocked us to the core when she told us about what happened when she left Ireland, and the events that unfolded which led to her sleep on the streets of New York with her child. .  ⚠️ADVISORY WARNING ⚠️  Graphic discussions involving domestic violence, child sexual abuse and eating disorders. 

****WARNING**** THERE ARE REFERENCES TO CRIME, SUICIDE  AND DRUG ABUSE IN THIS RECORDING. Our guest Ian O'Brien comes on the pod to tell us his incredible story about growing up in poverty in Dublin ,loosing his Bother/Best Friend to cancer at a young age and how his life crumbled around him that led him on a path to self destruction. Being told he has  one last chance at life completely changed his mindset and let him to where he is today. This podcast will take you through a journey of Ian's life and the many emotions and setbacks he had to endure as a young man.

Fellow podcaster Lynda Weston chats to us about her experience with childbirth, postnatal anxiety, therapy and her love for broadcasting.   2020 made her realise life is too short not to follow your dreams .

Lynsey Bennet's story; Lynsey talks to us about her diagnosis of cervical cancer, her treatment, her wonderful mammy and what her plans are for the future. Lynsey is a beautiful woman, inside and out. Her outlook on life is so positive and full of gratitude. Cervical smear tests are vital, if you are due one, book one.  If you have any feeling somethings not right please seek medical advise.  .

Shana and Melissa; Shana and Melissa come on the podcast to talk about being mothers in a mixed race family, they speak openly about how racism affects them and their children.

Miriam's story; Miriam talks to us about the time she spent in an orphanage in Ireland in the 60's and 70's. She speaks about the mental and physical abuse the nuns put her through.

In this episode Suzanne Burke joins us on the podcast. We have an open honest conversation about grief. Between us we have lost 4 parents and 2 siblings. We discuss the emotions that come with losing a loved one and the mindset it leaves behind.

Paddy Holohan comes on the podcast the chat to us as the first "Man on the mic". We talk about mental health,fatherhood, growing up in Ireland, sport and so much more.

Marie's story; Maire comes on the podcast to talk about hearing a diagnosis of Down Syndrome after giving birth to Twin boys. 

Emma's story; Emma comes on the podcast to talk about her triplet pregnancy, and what it  was like to have triplets during a world pandemic.

Emma's story; Emma comes on the podcast to talk about her triplet pregnancy, and what it  was like to have triplets during a world pandemic.

Amanda's story: Amanda was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 47. She looks back on her childhood and talks to us about life after her diagnosis.