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Activist, advocate, teacher, a force for change and one of the most influential figures working in Ireland and the UK, Sinead Burke in conversation with Sinead Brassil about her first children's book 'Break the Mould, How to take your place in the world'. Sinead discusses everything from being proud to be a little person, loving being from Navan Co Meath, how she felt as the first little person at...

As we face into the unknown a possible second lockdown on the horizon, Eamonn and Colm Brady from Complete body fitness in Meath joined Sinéad for a discussion around the importance of feeling good through exercise and mindfulness techniques. The guys have developed a mind and movement online programme to help people struggling during lockdown to feel better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

With plans to head to Vancouver on a work visa back in April grounded due to covid Louth based fashion designer Luisa Murray from Ravensdale found herself at a loose end until she made a discovery in a shed at the bottom of the garden. Rolls of vintage fabric from her mums interior design business were gathering dust so she decided to create beautiful sustainable corsets from the fabric and Lulabe...

When broadcaster Lorraine Keane was asked to front a women's hormone supplement that helps with perimenopause symptoms she was initially shocked to be in 'the past it' bracket but little did she know that she was suffering perimenopause symptoms herself despite only being in her 40's. She has spent the last few years educating herself around the many symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and is...

Sinéad heard that Iceland celebrated their 50th anniversary recently by launching a chicken nugget into space so she tracked down the company behind the marketing stunt. Alex Keen head of communications from Sent into space told Sinead all about how the company launch different items into space and take the most breath taking photos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brand new monthly feature on 11-1 Word foolery Wednesday's with Stamullan based author Grace Tierney. Each month Grace introduces us to new and old words, explaining the origins behind them, how they came into use and plenty of funny anecdotes behind them. This month Doom scrolling, covidiots, feckless words that are being used to describe life with covid. Plus as it's Halloween at the end of th...

What do Ellen De Generes, JK Rowling, Kevin Hart and so many other famous celebrities have in common? They are all victims of cancel culture! Psychotherapist Stella O Malley joined Sinéad to discuss what cancel culture is, why it is so prevalent now and the long lasting effect this can have on someone psychologically. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath actress Helen Behan joined Sinead for a lively chat about living the dream as an actress, working with Lily Rose Depp and Aidan Gillen and getting dolled up for a virtual IFTA awards ceremony this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinéad doesn't normally discuss politics on her show but during last week's US vice presidential election debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence something women experience time and again reared it's ugly head. Yemi Adenuga Fine Gael Counsellor in Meath discussed the fact that women are constantly spoken over or interrupted by men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

This month Maria Macklin discussed how the fashion industry is responding to covid dress with mask built in anyone? From return of retro 70's style, fashion inspired by nature and the worrying trend of over 30% of women using filters on images to the increase in cosmetic surgery as women don't like how they look are all discussed in this month's feature Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

In light of model and tv presenter Chrissy Teigen posting the heart-breaking images of her miscarriage on instagram, Sinéad invited Deirdre Pierce Mc Donnell chairperson of the miscarriage association of Ireland on the show to discuss miscarriage the grief parents feel and why there is so much silence around the issue. We also heard from women and men who shared their personal experiences of loss....

Rick Rossiter knows all too well how damaging the stigma attached to having a mental health condition can be. He was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder at 26 and was later found to also experience Borderline Personality Disorder. He has experienced the highs and lows of his mental health difficulties and shared some of his experiences living with mental illness and the stigma that goes along wi...

According to the first ever National healthy eating guidelines for 1-4 year olds laid out by the department of health children in this age group are only allowed 1 square of chocolate, 3 crisps, 3 jellies per week as a treat! This has shocked a lot of parents, as obesity is affecting 1 in 4 of our children it's important to instill healthy eating practices but is this a little OTT? Laura Erskine o...

We all need a bit of positive thinking and no better woman to give it to us then empowering motivational speaker life coach Nicola Connolly Byrne she discusses steps to positive thinking, how to appreciate the small things in life, self care and how we should allow ourselves to feel down on the off days and she shared some of her tools to getting back on track. Positive mental well being for these...

For film lovers around the world the cinema is a place of magic where you are transported into different worlds, where you can escape your problems for a few hours. With the recent announcement of the possible closure of Cineworld Cinemas can the cinema survive covid if blockbuster movies continue to be postponed till next year? Aislinn Clarke filmmaker from Dundalk discusses the impact of covid o...

Donna O Regan project manager with the Irish community rapid response service outlined the work this life saving service are doing and the need for public support to keep their vital service afloat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week marks national breastfeeding week and due to covid research has discovered that more women are breastfeeding now which is encouraging news however often women's intention to breastfeed and the reality of breast feeding do not match. Catherine Mc Gowan lactation consultant and voluntary breastfeeding counsellor with Drogheda Cuidiu group discusses the importance of the woman's choice when...

Phone boxes were hugely important in Irish communities for many years however now many are obsolete with the arrival of landlines, mobile phones and new technology so the phone box will no longer be seen on our streets. Sinead took a trip down memory lane today as she remembers calling up boys she didn't want her parents to know about via the phone box. Paul Murphy aka the phone box man was with u...

Life in Ireland is difficult due to covid 19 and many people are struggling to adapt to this 'new normal' with an increase in the need for mental health services Sinead spoke to Carol West manager of Sosad Ireland about the importance of speaking about mental health issues, asking for help and the need for more government support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year ago the community in Oldcastle Co. Meath were shocked and saddened by the sudden tragic death of Darren Connell a young man with a bright future ahead of him, this weekend a group of his friends are honouring Darren's memory by holding a special fundraiser to raise vital funds for Jigsaw Meath. Pierce Sheridan a close friend of Darren's spoke to Sinéad about Darren and how much he is missed...

This month marks second hand September so Sinéad set image consultant Maria Macklin from House of Colour a challenge to find her a complete top to toe outfit for under €20. Can she do it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rachel Mc Loughlin professor of immunology at Trinity college joined Sinead to explain how she created a series of rap videos to encourage parents to continue to bring their children for important immunisations. Parenting expert Laura Erskine Baby Doc Club shared some interesting research Baby Doc Club conducted around parents attitudes toward vaccinations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

The cream of the crop of Irish female singer/songwriters coming together to perform is one of the most positive uplifting stories to come out of lockdown this year, Sinéad caught up with the woman behind Irish Women in Harmony songwriter/producer Ruth Anne who explained that she was nervous when their version of 'Dreams' by the Cranberries was released to the world, her search for new talent for a...

Why is it that stories of sexual violence against women have never been part of the Irish War of Independence and the subsequent Civil War? Why, when those stories have been such an integral part of every other war - World War One, World War Two and even the later Bosnian War, are these stories missing from the Irish Revolution? These are the questions raised and explored in a new documentary...

Calum Agnew from Duleek is feeling tip top as his single crazy which was recorded in his bedroom during lockdown reached number 1 on itunes. Calum took time out from his school work to chat to Sinead abou the success of the song, studying for the leaving cert and pursuing music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.