The Trina Mara Podcast

Comedian Phil Wang plays Vicar Street in Dublin on 13th of May. You'll also see his stand-up show on Netflix and he has a recurring role in the Disney+ comedy "Life & Beth" starring Amy Schumer. He chats to Trina Mara. www.philwang.co.uk

Financial advisor Paul Merriman from www.askpaul.ie chats to Trina Mara about financial stress & dealing with debt and how to ease the pressure. www.askpaul.ie

Trina Mara chats to Eddie Rowley from the Sunday World about the tragic passing of Mark Sheehan from The Script. He died in hospital on the 14th of April at the age of 46 after a very brief illness. His bandmates Danny O'Donoghue and Glen Power are devastated as are his family and friends - including his wife Rina and his 3 children.

Owner of www.thetravelexpert.ie Sarah Slattery and award-winning travel journalist Ed Finn are in studio with Trina to discuss New Jersey as a holiday destination!

Trina Mara chats to Cat Nolan about getting an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 42. The symptoms of ADHD and how you can look for a diagnosis. Cat's Instagram is @adhd_at43

Is your hall cluttered with kids' sports shoes and football boots that they've outgrown? If they are in good condition, they could be given a second lease of life by kids in South Africa. You can donate your runners and boots with collection details on www.inmyshoes.ie

Builder Peter Finn tells Trina Mara all about the new series of RTE's "Home Rescue" on RTE 2 Thursday nights at 9.30pm

Fitness expert Tara Grimes chats to Trina Mara about the reason we gain weight during menopause and it's not because of our hormones.

Keith Barry chats to Trina Mara about the final couple of dates on his "Mind Games" show. It's packed full of comedy - he is at the Olympia on May 13th and the Black Box in Galway on May 27th. If you're a skeptic, you could win up to €15,000 on the night! www.keithbarry.com

There is nothing worse than being stranded on holiday with your suitcase and all your new holiday clothes - lost - somewhere in the world. Sarah Slattery from www.thetravelexpert.ie offers her advice on how to avoid losing your luggage.

Marie Brennan chats to Trina Mara about having four children in 4 years. The shock and then the joy of discovering one of her twin boys, Conn, had Down Syndrome. Herself and her husband didn't know he had Down Syndrome until after he was born.

The comedian John Bishop was forced to pull out of shows at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre on compassionate grounds after the death of his mother. He said he was finding the "pain to be like no other". Jade Lawless, who is an accredited IACP counsellor spoke to Trina about how bereavement counselling may help some people.

Celebrity chef chats to Trina Mara about his new Virgin Media TV show called "Dylan McGrath's Secret Service".

The former Love Island contestant Molly-Mae Hague has opened up about her struggles with motherhood since giving birth in January. She adores being a mother but is finding it challenging. Trina chats to parenting expert Laura Erskine about how her feelings are quite normal and how we can help a new parent.

Trina Mara chats to Dr. Christina Mulvany from WebDoctor about the symptoms of cystitis and how most women will experience this infection at some point. www.webdoctor.ie

Edele Lynch from B*Witched chats to Trina Mara about the 25th anniversary since the release of their debut single and why now is the time for some new music.

"Dancing with the Stars" champion John Nolan has joined forces with Ireland's King of Swing Luke Thomas, to bring their spectacular new live show to The Helix in Dublin on April 15th 2023. The show will feature iconic songs and dances from the golden age of Hollywood cinema. Tickets on sale now from www.thehelix.ie

The trends in beauty are changing so rapidly it can be hard to keep up. So are we over botox? Liz Dwyer chats to Trina Mara about the Future Beauty show on at the RDS all weekend. www.futurebeautyshow.com

Are you a people pleaser? Do you say "yes" resentfully so as not to upset anyone? Are you looking for balanced and authentic relationships? If you're constantly saying "yes", when you mean "no" or saying "yes" when you SHOULD say "no", then you need to read Natalie Lue's latest book, "The Joy of Saying No". Natalie will guide you through reclaiming yourself .

Trina was chatting about the perfect age gap to leave between having your children and Colette sent in a voicenote saying how the bit she wasn't prepared for was when they grew up - the Empty Nest Syndrome.

The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery chats to Trina Mara about taking the family off grid on holiday and making fabulous memories. Research shows that travellers in 2023 are more determined that ever to veer off course to enjoy new experiences. Having teamed up with the glamping company Further Space, Sarah suggests we look at a glamping giveaway in a unique location at one of 11 sites in the Republic...

Pharmacist and Wondercare Podcaster Sheena Mitchell chats to Trina Mara about the chickenpox outbreak in creches and schools www.wondercare.ie

Bressie chats to Trina Mara about his award-winning podcast "Where is my Mind" Live with special guest Adam Clayton. It's on at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on Friday 28th of April.

Did you know only 1 in 10 people have trust in what influencers post on social media and 60% of people are annoyed by the inauthenticity of influencers? Well the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland are now implementing new artificial intelligence tools to identify influencers who are are in breach of the advertising code Trina chats to ASAI CEO Orla Twomey

Ryan O'Neill from Retro Drive In chats to Trina Mara about the movies they'll be showing over Paddy's Weekend - where you don't need a babysitter, it's a movie experience from the comfort of your own car. www.retrodrivein.ie