98FM's Saturday Social With Rachael Ryan

Music and Dating: Tips To Connect With Your Valentine Through Your Playlist For centuries, music has been the language of love. Dr Caroline West, Bumble's Sex and Relationship Expert says it can make or break a relationship.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bumble UK and Ireland (@bumble_uki) She says it's a way to get to know someone you are dating. However, opposite mus...

Post Baby Body: "I Feel So Uncomfortable In My Own Skin, Can't Get Used To Stretch Marks & Loose Skin" A new mum got in touch with The Saturday Social this week. She was looking for some advice for Dr Illona Duffy. Here is her email:  My baby is five months old now and besides the normal exhaustion of being a new parent, we're getting on great. I have to say though, I feel really uncomfortable...

Nobó Launches 'The Treathouse' Flagship Store In Ranelagh The store sells delicious vegan treats like ice cream and chocolates.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by NOBÓ (@_nobo_) It was the long-term goal of founders of Nobó, Rachel and Brian Wilson. Brian told Rachael on The Saturday Social that their goal is to have a home for kinder, plant-based treats.   View this...

Social Anxiety: "With Everything Opening Up I'm Getting Loads of Invites and It's Making Me Panic" COVID restrictions are lifting across Ireland this weekend. While this is great news for many, it's a cause for anxiety for some. Dr Illona Duffy offers her expert advice weekly on The Saturday Social. This week, we had this email in from a listener: Hi there,  Some people might hate what I'm about t...

Get Financially Fit for 2022: Here Are Easy Ways To Save Money This Year We all worry about being physically fit, but what about financially fit! January is the perfect time to get savings plans in place. Enda McGuinness from 'Investwise Planning' spoke to Rachael on The Saturday Social. He revealed small ways to save on a daily basis:   Catch The Saturday Social with Rachael Ryan weekly from...

Muscle Dysmorphia: "My Brother Kills Himself In Gym, He's Under Huge Pressure To Get Ripped Body" Dr Illona Duffy offers her expert advice weekly on The Saturday Social. This week, we had this email in from a listener who is concerned about her brother: Hi Doctor!   Could you please give me some advice for my brother. He is 27 and has struggled with body issues for years. Simply put he's been tryi...

'Dry Dating' Will Be The Number One Dating Trend In Ireland in 2022 If you are single and ready to mingle, January is always a good time to get back in the game. Every year, new dating trends emerge and 2022 is no different.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bumble UK and Ireland (@bumble_uki) According to dating app Bumble, 'dry dating' will be huge this year. Dr Caroline...

Alcohol & Anxiety: "Every time I Drink My Anxiety Levels Go Sky High, Should I Limit My Intake?" Dr Illona Duffy offers her expert advice weekly on The Saturday Social. This week, we had this email in from a listener. Hi Doctor,  I was back to work this week after Christmas and have noticed a huge spike in my anxiety. The few days before I went back were so bad I was feeling physically nauseou...

Popping The Question in 2022? Here Are Tips & Unique Ideas To Nail That Perfect Proposal December has always been a popular time for engagements. But what goes in to a proposal? How much pressure is there on the person proposing?   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by OneFabDay | Weddings (@onefabday) And of course, how can you make sure to create that 'perfect' proposal fo...

Aware Says People Need Their Services More Than Ever As They Launch Festive 5k Run Rugby player Joe Carberry launched the annual run this week. It is take place from the 10th-12th December.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Aware (@awareireland) Rachael spoke to Clinical Director of Aware Dr Claire Hayes. She explained why their services are so vital for those living with...

Should You Ask Vaccination Status Of Those Visiting Your Home? GP Dr Illona Duffy is on The Saturday Social with Rachael Ryan for the month of November. She is answering questions and queries from listeners. This week she had a query from Fionn who was wondering if you have the right to ask the vaccination status of people coming to your home. You might help me with an issue I'm sure many will hav...

Desk Workers: Doctor's Advice On How To Tackle Neck, Back & Eye Strain Every week on The Saturday Social for the month of November, Dr Illona Duffy will be answering your question This week, Steve got in touch about issues he's having working from home. Morning Doctor,   I've been working from home for the past 15 months. Before this I was working in a job that required me to be on my feet a l...

The Lion King Cast "Can't Wait" To Kick Off Tour in Dublin This December Dublin will be the first leg of the UK & Ireland Lion King tour this year. It is coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on December 23rd.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Lion King - UK (@thelionkinguk) Disney have cast a brand new Simba for the tour. Rachael had a chat with Stephenson Ardern...

Winter Is Coming: Here's How To Cope With Low Energy & Mood As Days Shorten With clocks going back last week, days have shortened and temperatures have plummeted. For many the dark months can bring low energy and low moods. Every week on The Saturday Social for the month of November, Dr Illona Duffy will be answering your questions. We got this email in this week: I know a lot of us have been...

Move Over Hygge: Dutch Interiors Trend 'Gezellig' Latest Concept To Cozy Up Your Home The Scandinavian practice of 'Hygge' has become hugely popular in recent years. However, there is a new concept to cozy up your home this winter.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Vakantiehuis Egmond (@huisjeegmond) 'Gezeillig' is the Dutch practice of making things friendly, cozy and rel...

'Heathers: The Musical' Cast Say They Are "Buzzing" To Perform in Dublin. The show is coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next week. It is a stage adaptation of the 1989 film of the same name which starred Wynona Ryder.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Heathers Musical (@heathersmusical) Rebecca Wikes who plays Veronica Sawyer in the show says the cast can't wait to ge...

Púca Festival Aims To Celebrate Ireland As The Original Birthplace Of Halloween. The festival will take place in Meath, Dublin and Kildare in the run up until October 31st. Spooky walks, comedy nights and history tours are just some events on the programme.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Puca Festival (@pucafestivalireland) The overall aim of the festival is to remind p...

Anna Geary Says This Season Of Ireland's Fittest Family Is Most "Dramatic" Yet The coach said they have just wrapped filming two weeks ago. She said despite the challenges posed by COVID, they've done everything to make the season as entertaining as possible.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Anna Geary (@annagcork) Anna is an Ambassador for Laya Super Troopers this year....

First Ever Sustainable 'Toy Club' Launches In Ireland Allowing Parents To Rent Toys 'Clever Tots Toy Club' was set up by Cork couple Jenel and Didier Sanders.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Clever Tots Toy Club (@clever_tots_toy_club) They were inspired by a toy-rental service they used in Dubai as new parents. The service is perfect for cutting down on too many toys in...

Dublin Mum Raising Fund For Sensory Barbers For People With Additional Needs Emma Doyle is a barber by trade. Her son Lee has Asperger's and he inspired her to set up a sensory barbers. She wants to create an experience that is easy and comfortable for those with additional needs. You can visit her Go Fund Me page here. Emma explained to Rachael what a difference the barbers will make: [audio mp3=...

Meet the world's only genealogy butler, based at Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel. Helen Kelly has been working as a professional Genealogist for over twenty years. She helps people from all over the world to trace their Irish heritage.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Shelbourne (@theshelbournedublin) Since 2007 she has offered consultancy sessions with guests at The Shelbo...

Here Come The Gals: You Autumn Podcast Recommendations From Go Loud Selections As Autumn returns, so does our need for good podcasts to get us through the colder months.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Joanne McNally (@joannemcnallycomedy) Go Loud Selects makes sure to recommend podcasts that you will love. Dee Reddy from Go Loud shared her Top 5 gals-lead podcasts to Ra...

Rugby Player Turned Performer Stars As 'Johnny' In Dirty Dancing At Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Michael O'Reilly's story has shades of Troy Bolton from 'High School Musical'. Having done a U turn from rugby to studying drama, he hasn't looked back.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (@bordgaisenergytheatre) He is starring as the iconic 'Johnny' in Di...

Nanny, Me & Me": Dublin Author Jade Jordan Says George Floyd Inspired Her To Share Her Family's Story. The memoir tells the story of her nanny, mum and her own story.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jade Jordan (@jade_jordan88) Jade's nanny Kathleen married a Jamaican man in London back in the 1970's. Moving back to Ireland with two teenage children, they all faced d...

VHI women's mini marathon Dublin ambassador Nadia El Ferdaoussi reveals details of this year's virtual event. The travel writer and influencer says she began investing in her fitness during lockdown.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nadia El Ferdaoussi (@nadia_dailyself) Nadia has been training for weeks and believes anyone can learn to jog! She says it's a great way to w...