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Becoming a new mother can bring up a lot of conflicting emotions. On one hand you’re filled with gratitude, joy and of course love for your newborn baby but motherhood can also bring with it feelings of guilt, despair and an emotion not many feel comfortable talking about-loneliness. Author of a new book, “Hide and Seek”, Andrea Mara, joined Stefanie to discuss why she has decided to talk about it...

Each week we’re going to bring you some suggestions for your summer reading, taking a different category each time. This week Bob Johnstone of The Gutter Bookshop, joined Stefanie to recommend some classic reads. He recommended The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim,Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, My Antonia by Wil...

Politicians and military analysts across the Western World have spent the past 6 months trying to come up with a successful way of preventing Putin from progressing his ambitions. Mystifier Uri Gellar, joined Stefanie to explain how he feel's mind control could be the perfect way to put a stop to Putins plans.

Each week will take a topic and deep dive into it, doing all the research so you don’t have to. This week Susi Lodola,Cognitive Behaviorist Therapist, joined Stefanie to discuss how to choose the right therapist for you.

Many people do yoga to improve their body tone but Lydia Sasse, a face yoga therapist and Wellness Coach, joined Stefanie to explain yoga can also improve your facial muscles and lead to a more youthful appearance.

A question that often baffles parents is why some kids engage in competitive sports while others drop out in their early teenage years. Child psychotherapist, Dr. Colman Noctor, joined Stefanie to discuss if we too quick to label certain children as “unsporty” and if there is an over-competitive nature of sport in this country.

The rise in people going to clairvoyants and psychic mediums increases in times of crisis. But research is showing that more and more Gen Z-ers are turning to tarot cards and astrology to deal with the ambiguity in their lives. Fiona Faery, Psychic medium, joined Stefanie to discuss if this rise is because of uncertainty or are people just more aware of these services.

Educational researcher Dr. Eemer Eivers, joined Stefanie to explain how she was concerned to discover recently that a bike sharing service, operating in Ireland, was using female names for its vehicles. She explained how she was moved to act on the matter and has now been successful in persuading the company to change its system.

For over 30 years, Dolores Whelan has led the way in understanding and appreciating Celtic spirituality and the waning traditions of indigenous Ireland. She joined Stefanie to explain why she feel's people in Ireland could benefit from reigniting their Celtic spirituality.

Seven year old hooker boat from Galway, named Loveen took a land and sea trip to Netherlands this week, taking on board a group of local sea scouts. The boat has been completely restored and now is showcasing an Irish westcoast’s maritime heritage at Navaka International Warer Camp in Netherlands. Colette Furey, Galway Hooker Sailing Club crew member is now in Netherlands and she joined Stefanie t...

Elaine Burke, Editor at SiliconRepublic.com, joined Stefanie on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week.

Pat Shortt has been entertaining audiences since the 1980s - from D’Unbelieveables with Jon Kenny and his own solo tours to acting roles in both theatres and on the big and small screens. This next tour is a little different again, it’s called Well and also features his daughter Faye. Pat Shortt, Actor and comedian joined Sean Moncrieff live from the Osprey hotel in Naas.

My next guest has become a household name across the country thanks to his recent role as judge on Dancing with the Stars on RTE but for many they will already know him from his dance routines on his Instagram and tik tok Arthur Gourounlian a professional dancer, choreographer and tv personality, married to Brian Dowling and are expecting their first baby together in mere weeks and I’m glad to say...

An increase in the number of people being diagnosed with monkey pox in Ireland combined with a lack of awareness campaigns and vaccine rollout is causing significant anxiety for the gay and bisexual community, who are disproportionately impacted by the virus. Director of HIV Ireland, Stephen O'Hare, joined Sean to discuss the stigma.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has testified that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was "100% real" and that it was wrong to call it a hoax. Sean was joined by Terry Sheridan,News Director of WSHU public radio,to give an update on the case.

The lack of services and supports for people with autism and their families has been highlighted many times but what’s not often discussed is the shame and isolation that often goes hand and hand with a diagnosis. Dervla Burke O’Connor, former Crytal Swing singer and mother of 2,joined Sean to describe the rejection and isolation families can feel and what can be done to better support them.

Getting your foot on the property ladder is a pip dream for a lot of people here in Ireland and indeed the UK. Paul Mappley and his partner Yip Ward couldn’t afford a home in England, they joined Sean to describe how they fled to France and bought an entire village.

Tom Cruise’s plane landed in Kerry Airport yesterday, sparking rumours that one of Hollywood’s biggest stars is in the Kingdom. Jerry O’Sullivan, is the presenter of Kerry Today on Radio Kerry, joined Sean to discuss if the there having been any spotting's of the star.

The Most Hated Man on the Internet, Hunter Moore, is the subject of a new Netflix there -part docu-series. Jess Kelly joined Sean to discuss the new series.

Lego is a popular children's toy but it turns out it could be worth a fortune. A tiny Boba Fett Lego figurine from 2003 is going on auction and is set to make £2000. Andrew Stowe, Auction House manager and auctioneer at East Bristol Auctions, joined Sean to discuss how a child's toy can increase so much in value.

Each week we’re going to bring you some suggestions for your summer reading, taking a different category each time. This week Bob Johnstone, of The Gutter Bookshop, joined Sean with his recommendations for biography and essay. He recommended Rogues:True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe,I Don't Want to Talk About Home by Suad Aldarra,All Down Darkness Wide : A...

Each week will take a topic and deep dive into it, doing all the research so you don’t have to. This week Julie O’Connor, pro with the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, joined Sean with all you need to know about changing career.

Recently, a woman was sentenced to prison for three months over the manslaughter of her newborn baby. She had concealed her pregnancy. Dr. Sylvia Murphy Tighe, Midwifery lecturer at University of Limerick joined Sean to explain how a custodial sentence will only be a deterrent for women seeking help.

Despite the fact that Ireland holds claim as being one of the top surfing locations in the world, 50 years ago surfing on this Island was non-existent. Ireland boosts over 2000 miles of coastline but we didn’t start catching waves over here until a trailblazing group of surfers including Wicklow man, Kevin Cavey formed a club in the 1960s. He joined Sean to discuss his love of surfing.

The parents of a 12 year old boy have made a last ditch plea to the UK’s Supreme Court to keep their son on life support. Archie Battersbee’s doctors say he is brain dead, but his parents want to give him more time to heal. Joshua Rozenberg, legal commentator, joined Sean and Enda Brady London-based journalist, to discuss the case.