Louise Cooney's Open Book

Best selling author of Happy Place, Beach Read and Book Lovers, Emily Henry joined Louise for the bonus episode of Open Book. She shared how her parents' relationship impacted what she looks for in a romantic partner and tells Louise why even though they married very young, they wouldn't recommend it to others. And Louise reviews her favourite looks from the VIP style awards and contemplates movin...

Louise's good friend, fitness fanatic, and host of the new podcast Unveiled, Niamh Cullen came in for a chat filled with laughs as they recall funny stories of sharing online - Like taping a tan bottle to your hand for a photograph! Niamh also gave an insight to her upcoming wedding and opened up about her struggles with depression and anxiety in the past year and how she is feeling much better no...

This week, Louise opens up and shares some more details about her exciting pregnancy news and thanks everyone for their well wishes following the announcement over the weekend. She's also joined by fitness coach, friend and host of new podcast Unveiled, Niamh Cullen for a chat about everything from failure to her favourite items of clothes in a sneak peek at this week's main episode.

Angela Scanlon, presenter of Ask Me Anything, podcast host and jewellery brand designer joined Louise for a discussion about her beginnings in fashion, her career in TV, and chasing what scares you. She also shared an insight to her experience becoming a mother, how it forced her to confront her own issues and why she opted for a home birth for her second child.

Host of Ask Me Anything, jewellery designer and podcaster Angela Scanlon joined Louise for this week's episode of Open Book. In this bonus episode, Angela tells us about her biggest flaws and strengths, and how her dad still insists on showing her how to load the dishwasher when she visits home. Louise also shared an update from her week, including a wedding in Sligo, and a review of Invisalign.

Creator of the Good Glow and author of a new book 'Glow: Five Steps to Create the Life You Dream About', Georgie Crawford joined Louise for this week's episode of Open Book. She told Louise about how her cancer diagnosis when her daughter was just 7 months old helped her realise that she wanted more from her life than rushing around and overworking herself, and inspired her to make a change. Georg...

Louise makes the Good Glow's Georgie Crawford pick a few random questions from a deck of conversation cards, as a preview of Wednesday's episode of Open Book. Georgie told us about her relationship with her grandfather, how she thinks anyone can be a mother and what she still wants to do before she dies. And Louise gave an update on her weekly plans which include a trip to Paris, a wedding and an...

Olympian, TV presenter and Love Island winner Greg O'Shea came into chat with Louise about retiring in his 20's and finding a new focus after competing at the Tokyo Olympics and he told her about his difficulties dating after Love Island, which has essentially ruled out dating apps for him. Greg also shared his struggles with mental health and this episode contains discussion of suicide. If you ar...

In this week's bonus episode, Louise reviews the new Mugler H&M collection and her latest obsession - Sofia Richie's wedding. And you get a sneak peek at this Wednesday's episode with Greg O'Shea who reveals his biggest regrets in his past relationships and shares his history of writing romantic poems. Check out the full episode with Greg O'Shea on Wednesday!

International bestselling author Sarah Knight joined Louise for this episode of Open Book. Known for her No F*cks Given Guides, Sarah told Louise about the realisation that her 'dream job' was making her miserable, and explained how she went from being suspicious of self help books to sharing her advice with millions of readers around the world. They also talked about growing up and becoming more...

In the bonus episode of Open Book, Louise offers an insight to her week and shares a sneak peek at the main episode which comes out on Wednesday. As an extra treat to mark the launch of the second season, this bonus episode has two guests who each pick a random question from a deck of conversation cards! Rachel Gorry tells Louise what she still wants to do before she dies, while New York Times bes...

For the first episode of the new season, Louise was joined by Rachel Gorry. When Rachel’s husband was diagnosed with cancer at just 29, she began sharing their journey online. She has continued to be open with her followers about the grief she experienced in the wake of his death. She gave Louise an insight into how it feels to achieve success and see her daughters grow without her husband by her...

For the last episode of the season, Louise opens the book on Ireland's new star baker, Una Leonard. Una's business 2210 Patisserie took over Instagram during the pandemic with pink boxes of joy making their way the length and breadth of the country, but there's more to this Entrepreneurial Author than meets the eye. Una generously tells Louise of the mental health struggles that could have cut her...

Tis the season for a good long chinwag! Louise and her producer, Sarah discuss the rising ruthlessness of Dublin City clampers, whether pottering is a legitimate form of cardio and why graphic sex scenes should be permanently banned from books.

Welcome back to Open Book, the podcast all about life and the stories that shape. This week Louise opens the book on Geraldine Lavelle an ordinary woman with an extraordinary story. Geraldine's life was blown off course when a car crashed into her bicycle, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Nine years on, Geraldine is living independently, has a new partner and advocates for those with dis...

This week Louise is opening the book on Hazel Wallace, Medical Doctor, Founder of The Food Medic and Author of The Female Factor. Hazel talks about how her Father's death changed the course of her story, why female health is still a very much undiscovered country and how learning to love herself in lockdown led to the healthiest relationship of her life. Book List: The Female Factor, Hazel Wallace...

Welcome back to another episode of Louise Cooney’s Open Book – the book podcast you don’t need to be a reader to enjoy. This week Louise sits down with her Producer, Sarah for a good books / bad books catch up and an Open Book Club check in. Caterpillar cake is on the menu while The Crown and Unsolicited advice are up for debate and Gabrielle Zevin’s, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow splits list...

The craic is mighty on the pod this week as Louise opens the book on Emma Doran. Between ginger pubes and the benefits of self-hatred, Comedian Emma talks about the unplanned pregnancy that became her life's biggest plot twist, how being vulnerable is the only way to love and why stand-up comedy can't be learned in books. Book List: The Twits, Roald Dahl The Diary of Tracy Beeker, Jaqueline Wilson...

Halloween costumes, pints of the black stuff and the dreaded return of heels all make Louise and Sarah’s good and bad books this week. The book club check in takes a murderous turn while Letters from the Litterati sparks hot (water bottle) debates. If you have any book recommendations, feedback or questions you'd like to ask, do email the podcast at openbook@goloudnow.com. Join the book club and r...

This week Louise is joined by her close friend Terrie McEvoy – a hugely successful business woman, nurse and fellow book lover. They discuss a childhood spent reading and the books which influenced all that came later. Book List: Goosebumps, R. L. Stine The Twits, Roald Dahl The Secret, Rhonda Byrne When All Is Said, Anne Griffin What I Know for Sure, Oprah Winfrey Home Stretch, Graham Norton The...

In this veritable chat-athon, Louise and her producer Sarah bawk at the pace of life post-pandemic, talk creating community and making Santa lists way too soon and even discuss what they want done with their bodies after they die… all the light stuff! The two also take some time to reflect on the podcast, share their highlights and standout moments so far and brainstorm dream guests for episodes o...

Louise sits down with Actress, Entrepreneur and now Author Aoibhín Garrihy on the launch of her new poetry book, Every Day is a Fresh Beginning: Meaningful Poems for Life. In comforting and calming chat the mom of three reflects on her life in literature, discussing growing pains and unexpected plot twists, how she’s now happily countrified and making her mark in business and why the pandemic reig...

What do questionable Calamari and Moon worship have in common? Nothing, but they’re both up for discussion on this week’s episode of Open Book anyway. Louise rates West Clare, Sarah slates the book club read and they both equally appreciate the importance of wild women. If you have any book recommendations, feedback or questions, you can email the podcast at openbook@goloudnow.com. Join the book c...

This week, Louise sits down with Sunday Times and Irish Times Top Ten bestselling author, Andrea Mara. The former Financier turned crime writer reveals how she started writing “what if” stories to alleviate her anxiety. She admits that being made redundant was the plot twist her story needed and discusses why learning to shun comparisons is the greatest lesson a book never taught her. If you have...

Louise gives an inside insight into her thirtieth birthday bash as she sits down with producer Sarah for their bi-weekly, book-related catch up. The Queen’s death is in both of their bad books though they’re divided on the latest book club read and the benefits of vegetarian dating. PLUS the cosmic reading you might be surprised to find on Sarah’s bookshelf… If you have any book recommendations, f...