Katriona O'Sullivan | Breaking the poverty cycle, the power of empathy and need for more services
Our guest this week is the amazing Katriona O'Sullivan. Katriona is the award-winning author of 'Poor' which details her life growing up in poverty. She speaks with Keelin about her experiences, the help along the way that allowed her to break the cycle of poverty, how she changed her life while being a mum and how the services that allowed her to do so have been eroded since. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Carla Roberts | Baby massage, raves and bringing the sparkle back
Joining Keelin Moncrieff in the studio this week is Carla Roberts. Carla is a baby massage therapist, a pound fitness icon and Mum of two. Keelin and Carla chat about the benefits of baby massage, the good parts about being pregnant, raving with babies and the importance of bringing the sparkle back post-baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ivana Bacik | Motherhood in politics, importance of childcare and social media dangers
Our guest this week is Labour Party leader, Ivana Bacik. Ivana discusses her history as a politician, how it dates back to her mother handing out free condoms, Mary Robinson defending her in court and the feminism movement in Trinity. They talk about motherhood in politics and how she strikes a balancing act. And they look at some of the issues in Ireland surrounding motherhood like access to childcare, maternity leave and time off for mothers who suffer a miscarriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Liadán Hynes | Co-Parenting Dynamics, Childhood Reflections and Navigating Social Media Challenges
In this episode of Mother, listeners are invited into a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Liadán Hynes as she delves into the intricacies of co-parenting, personal growth, and navigating life after separation. Liadán shares reflections on her own upbringing, the impact of her parents progressive values, and how these experiences shaped her own approach to parenting, while she and Keelin also explore the challenges and joys of single parenthood, the evolving role of technology in children's lives, and the importance of creating a supportive community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ranae Von Meding | Child Equality Activism, Seeking Change for LGBTQ+ Families, and the IVF Journey
In this episode, Keelin sits down with Ranae von Meding, a child equality activist and mother of three. Ranae shares her journey from being an "accidental activist" to becoming the founder and CEO of Equality for Children, a non-profit organisation advocating for the rights of children in LGBTQ+ families in Ireland. She discusses the legislative challenges faced by such families, and also opens up about her personal experiences with reciprocal IVF, the legal battles she and her wife have faced, and the importance of public awareness and legislative change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mother is a refreshingly different take on parent podcasting, brought to you by Her.ie and HerFamily.ie.Each week, Keelin Moncrieff and her guests explore the art of matrescence and the impact becoming a mother has on our place in the world. From work and friends to body image and relationships, how do we maintain our sense of self as the world’s perception of us seemingly shifts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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