Are We There Yet ? with Kathryn Thomas

For the S2 finale of ‘Are We There Yet?’ - Kathryn Thomas is joined by one of her favourite writers, Liz Nugent. Liz is the reigning queen of Irish psychological suspense with countless Irish Book Awards. Liz tells Kathryn all about her new bestseller ‘The Truth About Ruby Cooper’ and how her childhood, her health and varied career has shaped her incredible writing. In a fiercely honest conversati...

Kathryn is joined by Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Jim O'Brien from the Mater Private Network to discuss how to look after your heart as we grow older.  Kathryn and Jim talk about how heart disease is the biggest killer of women in Ireland, accounting for one in four female deaths.  Jim explains how the menopause affects our hearts and he reveals that too much exercise - sometimes - might...

Kathryn Thomas is joined by award-winning author and journalist Sally Hayden to discuss her new book, ‘This is Also a Love Story: Searching for Good in a Divided World.’ Reflecting on her international reporting since 2013, Sally examines the psychological impact of her work and the "detachment crisis" that leads many people globally to tune out the news.  Currently living in Beirut, Sal...

Kathryn Thomas sits down with Tánaiste Simon Harris to discuss balancing a political life with parenting in the digital age. They explore the current economic pressures on Irish families, such as the challenges of securing quality childcare, especially those without local family support.  Tánaiste Harris outlines his long-term focus, including his proposed initiatives such as under-16 social...

Kathryn is joined by skincare superstars Dr Caitriona Ryan and Dr Niki Ralph to answer all her pressing questions about looking after your skin as we age. Co-founders of The Institute of Dermatologists in Dublin, Caitriona and Niki highlight how both the science and stigma of good skincare has changed over the past 10 years. From subtle botox to peptide myths, the duo explain why looking refreshed...

This week Kathryn is joined by the incredible Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan. You may know Katriona best as the bestselling author behind the literary sensation ‘Poor’ - she joins Kathryn to discuss her new book ‘Hungry’ which is currently at the top of the charts. Katriona and Kathryn discuss the harmful beauty standards inflicted on girls and women of all backgrounds, a recurring theme of the book. Kat...

Kathryn Thomas is joined by bestselling author, psychotherapist and former professional footballer Richie Sadlier to discuss his new project - Let’s Talk SPHE. Richie has spent more than a decade working directly with young people through school workshops on mental health, relationships and masculinity. Alongside his campaigning work, Richie runs a psychotherapy practice working predominantly with...

*Please note this episode contains references to domestic abuse and sexual violence* In an emotional and raw conversation, author Gwen Phelan talks about surviving domestic abuse and challenging misconceptions of violent relationships.  Gwen recently self-published a novel entitled ‘The Quiet Place’ inspired by her harrowing experiences. From losing her mother early and learning how to deal w...

Ever felt overwhelmed by a cancer diagnosis? Here’s how plastic surgery can help reclaim your confidence. On a special episode presented in association with Mater Private Network, Kathryn is joined by Jamie Martin-Smith, an experienced consultant in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon. Jamie tells Kathryn what to expect when going for breast reconstruction - either after a cancer d...

Welcome back to a new season of ‘Are We There Yet?’ with Kathryn Thomas, presented in association with Mater Private Network. What happens when your children become some of the most talked-about faces in the world, just as your own life is turned upside down by a sudden diagnosis? In this heartfelt conversation, bestselling-author Dearbhla Mescal joins Kathryn Thomas to pull back the curtain on a...

Welcome back to a new season of ‘Are We There Yet?’ with Kathryn Thomas, presented in association with Mater Private Network. This week Kathryn is joined by the outspoken and empowering Laura Dowling! They sit down for an honest and illuminating chat about intimate female health - from vulva puppets to vaginal dryness, nothing is off limits when Laura Dowling is in the studio. Kathryn and Lau...

Welcome back to a new season of ‘Are We There Yet?’ with Kathryn Thomas, presented in association with Mater Private Network. To kick off Season Two, Kathryn is joined by broadcast icon: Doireann Garrihy. Doireann opens up the small joys of motherhood and tells Kathryn what she's got planned for her big podcast tour that kicks off next month. Doireann explains why her husband making her laugh lite...

Kathryn Thomas and her hit podcast 'Are We There Yet?' is back next Tuesday with special guest Doireann Garrihy! Presented in association with Mater Private Network, Kathryn and Doireann talk about the joys of motherhood and so much more. Season Two launches next Tuesday 21st April wherever you get you podcasts. 'Are We There Yet? with Kathryn Thomas' is an Onic Original podcast. Hosted on Acast....

Presented in association with Mater Private Network. Happy St Patrick’s Day!  To celebrate this important date in the Irish calendar, Kathryn Thomas is delighted to chat to Irish historian and author Donal Fallon for a special bonus episode all about pubs. Fresh from publishing his best-selling book, ‘The Dublin Pub: A Social & Cultural History’, Kathryn and Donal have a hilarious chat ab...

This week is the Season Finale of Season One of ‘Are We There Yet!  On a special episode, Kathryn sits down with radiation oncology expert Dr Lorraine Walsh to talk about all your questions about the big c -  Cancer. As a Radiation Oncologist specialised in Breast Cancer at Mater Private Network in Limerick,  Dr. Walsh brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. As she...

Presented in association with Mater Private Network. This week, Kathryn Thomas has an in-depth, extended chat with Irish pop icon Samantha Mumba!   Samantha exploded on to the world stage in 2000 with her breakout single “Gotta Tell You” that went rocketed to the tops of the charts. From her early days at Dublin’s legendary Billy Barry stage school, Samantha talks about her early ambitio...

Presented in association with Mater Private Network. In a special episode, Kathryn Thomas talks to consultant geriatrician Dr Shane O’Hanlon about one of her favourite subjects: ageing!  Dr. O’Hanlon provides Kathryn with expertise on all aspects of healthy aging - with the aim of improving quality of life and longevity.  Dr. O’Hanlon explains how simple changes in your lifestyle can mak...

***Please note - this episode features conversations around grief and bereavement.*** Presented in association with Mater Private Network. In this powerful and emotional conversation, Kathryn Thomas sits down with her friend and celebrated cook Eunice Power to chat about surviving the toughest year of her life. Fresh from publishing her best-selling cookbook, Eunice chats about her passion fo...

Presented in association with Mater Private Network.  Kathryn Thomas is joined by celebrated psychologist Dr Richard Hogan for a big chat on how to raise healthy and resilient kids, unrealistic parenting standards, plus more importantly, inside gossip from working on The Traitors Ireland. Richard is the author of the best-selling book ‘Parenting the Screenager’ - a practical guide for parents...

Presented in association with Mater Private Network.  Fresh from her win at the Irish Book Awards for Lifestyle Book of the Year, health expert Sophie Morris talks about her best-selling book and becoming huge online here she has built a name debating the abundance of ultra-process foods in our supermarkets. Kathryn and Sophie talk about how hard it is to eat healthy on a budget, why it’s imp...

Presented in association with Mater Private Network. In an hilarious and emotional conversation, comedian Alison Spittle sits down with Kathryn Thomas to talk about her award-winning show BIG, which is touring across Ireland and the UK for next few months. Alison reveals the origin of her new show, which is all about weight loss, misogyny, classism, as well as being hysterically funny too. Kathryn...

Presented in association with Mater Private Network. Kathryn Thomas sits down for a revealing chat with her old classmate and former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. They chat about their first memories of meeting each other years ago as school friends, his rapid rise in politics from ambitious student where he the country through Brexit and Pandemic. Leo talks about the pressure of being a politician...

Presented in association with Mater Private Network. In an emotional episode, Kathryn Thomas speaks with Irish Examiner fashion editor and author Annmarie O’Connor about her best-selling book Twitch which details her life living alongside Parkinson’s Disease - a neurological condition.  Annmarie talks about her Irish-American upbringing in Long Island and later life in Cork, styling Iris...

Presented in association with Mater Private Network.  Over some healthy home-baked snacks, Kathryn Thomas chats with bestselling author Cecelia Ahern. Fresh from her big win at The Irish Book Awards, Cecelia tells Kathryn all about the phone call that changed her life just at the age of 21 when Cecelia signed a book deal for her beloved novel, P.S I Love You. Yet despite selling mil...

Presented in association with Mater Private Network.  Kathryn Thomas sits down with her hero - writer, broadcaster, and host of How to Fail podcast Elizabeth Day, whose honesty and intelligence have made her one of the most compelling voices out there. Elizabeth opens up about the extraordinary ethos behind the How to Fail podcast, sharing how she persuaded guests like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi...