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Joining Aisling Keenan for the season 10 finale is the sparkling and hilarious Aisling Kearns, who you might be more familiar with as the 'Irish mammy' TikTok star. She's made us all laugh with her sketches about Irish mammies, and is now pregnant with her first child. We talk about how her relaxed approach to delivery, her choice to practice hypnobirthing and how she's well aware that plans can c...

Niamh De Brún-Reid chats to host Aisling Keenan about her experience as a first time mum to daughter Harper. Niamh talks about looking after her psychical and mental health during pregnancy and the fourth trimester, and how an undiagnosed tongue complicated her breastfeeding experience. Niamh chats about the decision to share your child's face on social media, and the judgement that comes with tha...

Ever heard the phrase ‘sleeps like a baby’ and laugh? As parents, sleeping like a baby can mean little to no sleep at all, but it might not have to be that way…There are a lot of misconceptions and misinformation around the concept of sleep training which prompted host Aisling Keenan to chat to sleep coach Anneka Muir. They talk about the science around sleep, how much things have changed in terms...

Antoinette Connolly is a neonatal nurse who cares for infants and seriously ill babies day in, day out. But at night time? She helps new mums and dads get through those intense, sleepless early months by coming into the home to do "night duty”. Antoinette talks to host Aisling Keenan about her job and the trust parents need to feel comfortable handing over their baby for a night. Hosted on Acast....

TV presenter and entrepreneur Anna Daly chats to host Aisling Keenan about the trauma of baby loss, how she and her husband parent their three boys, and taking time out from the daily grind. Anna talks about wanting to be more present when with her children, how she suffered devastating pregnancy losses before having her first child, and how no one ever asks men how they spin all the plates! Hoste...

How do you decide to have more than one child?! Caroline Foran opens up about the societal pressure involved with 'one and done'. The author and podcaster also talks about being a parent to a highly sensitive toddler, the reality of coming home from the hospital with a new-born, and how there is far too much judgement when it comes to parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Jennifer Rock is a CEO, brand founder, and entrepreneur, but says the best thing she’s ever made is her son Matthew. Coming out the other side of the challenging teenage years, Jennifer shares 4 key nuggets of parenting advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine parenting throughout chronic illness and a brain tumour… Claire Moore shares her story with our host Aisling Keenan. Claire lives in Hong Kong, and talks how different it is to Ireland, starting with the fact children start school at 2! Now pregnant with her second child, Claire’s story is one of incredible strength and resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Sabrina Hill speaks honestly about the pressure linked to ‘enjoying’ pregnancy. The business owner and social media influencer chats to host Aisling Keenan about her hyperemesis journey, and her fight to get Cariban on the drugs payment scheme. Baby Robin is now safely earth side and his mum has a lot to be proud of! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Miss Ireland, social media star and mum to Penelope, Aoife Walsh speaks candidly on navigating solo parenting, the challenges it brings, and her journey from heartbreak to happiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We opened this season with Audrey Hamilton days before she gave birth to her first baby and we are closing this season as she shares her birth story, breastfeeding and postpartum journey following the arrival of baby Beau.  Here she talks to Sinead about how labour began, pain relief and Beau’s arrival, cracked nipples and forgetting breast pads at the recent awards.  We talk about insta...

Journalist, podcaster and author Liadán Hynes joins us this week to talk about navigating relationship change as a parent.  When Liadán’s marriage fell apart someone told her that things might never be ok again, but through her book and podcast “How to Fall Apart” she has been open to disproving that. Her brand new book “ Courting ” is a wonderfully empathic and inclusive book about relations...

In this episode we talk to Positive Psychologist, Author and Primary School teacher Fiona Forman about her book “Braver than you Believe - A Parent’s Guide to Building Children’s Resilience Using Positive Psychology Skills” which aims to equip parents with the necessary skills to raise confident and resilient children in today’s challenging world.   WaterWipes is one of the most essential pro...

In this episode Sinead O'Moore sits down with the beautiful mum of 3 Jennifer Wrynne .  With 3 kids under 2 Jennifer joins us to tell us about her real journey to motherhood, her diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis, her miscarriage before conceiving her twin girls and the concern that naturally followed. Instagram is a snap shot into peoples lives, it’s rarely the full picture and here Jennifer s...

At 9 months pregnant Ruth was preparing to welcome her first baby into the world.  This time in our lives is transformative in so many ways - but Ruth had no idea of what was to come.  And here in this episode she takes us through one of the most remarkable stories we’ve ever told on this podcast.  A brain tumour diagnosis, an emergency section and a stroke, one day after her son wa...

This week Sinead is joined by comedian Julie Jay for an uplifting, ball juggling mam chat.  Her latest show “Oops, This is Toxic” is a massive success, described by Joanne McNally as a “Joy to watch” and by Tommy Tiernan as “the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long, long time”. A pessimist by nature Julie shares how she never believed motherhood would be something she’d ever be fortunate enough...

Caz Mooney is a mum of 3 who has found simple but effective ways to make her money work for her.  Recognising that families were struggling with their own budgeting she started her instagram page Irish Budgeting earlier this year which has grown to over 110k followers - proving how much we all need to talk about money more.  Here she talks to Sinead about feeding a family of 5 for €5, he...

Louise McSharry is a broadcaster, podcaster, writer and leading voice.  She is a mother of two boys and here she speaks to Sinead O'Moore about the culture of “not enough”, we flip the switch on “letting ourselves go” and she speaks honestly about the crippling sense of guilt and shame she felt when breastfeeding just didn’t work for her.  This episode is an honest catch up with Louise M...

Motherhood brings us love - but it can also bring us unimaginable heartbreak. This weeks episode with Keelin O'Connor is about birthing her 3rd baby Pearl, and the moments of loss that immediately followed.  And so this episode comes with a trigger warning for anyone who feels like it’s too hard to listen in this moment.  This conversation is beautiful, and compassionate. And it’s been c...

We are back. Audrey Hamilton is an Irish artist, designer and entrepreneur with international appreciation for her iconic creations. But she has been creating a whole other kind of magic over the past 9 months - her first baby.  Here she talks to Sinead about her expectations, preparations and hopes for birth and how while she is stepping into the unknown this is to be the most incredible cre...

everymum the podcast is back this Saturday Oct 8th 2022 with Season 9 hosted by Sinead O'Moore and kindly supported by WaterWipes , the world's purest baby wipes. Join us for the next 10 weeks as we share 10 incredible episodes with 10 incredible guests each sharing their own unique experiences of motherhood.. If you need a laugh, a cry, a reminder of what's important or to just know that you're n...

Baby Evie shines a special kind of magic into this world.  From the first scans it was clear that Evie had Down Syndrome but then multiple health challenges followed including a serious inoperable heart defect. Brana and Ross were preparing to say goodbye at birth - but this weekend this episode joins in the celebration of wishing Evie a very happy birthday.  For more on Evie's journey c...

In this episode I am joined by Senior Paediatric Dietician, mother of 3 and founder of weaning.ie Cathy Monaghan to talk about the realities of family food. Weaning can be fun, messy and an anxious time as parents try to follow the rules with a baby who has their own mind. Cathy brings it back to basics with the reassurance we all need to hear.  Food is about connection - and the greatest thi...

Here we talk to nutritionist Dr. Michelle Hone founder of The Fit Clinic to talk about why it can feel so hard to care for our own health needs as mothers - and what daily practices we can do to support ourselves - because if we fall, our family crumbles.  We talk about the power of a deep breath, how our periods are a vital sign for what’s happening within us, why we should love ourselves wh...

Sinead is joined by Aisling Brennan a paediatric nurse in Crumlin Hospital and mama to Angie (her fur baby) and Daibhí (her baby baby) with her husband 2fm’s Carl Mullan . The end of maternity leave is full of emotions.  Excitement to reclaim our professional selves.  Sadness the time with our baby is over. But also maybe some reflection on how tough it can be  We can often go into...