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Nov 20, 2024 • 11min
Navigating divorce after 50
Divorce after 50 is on the rise, and it can drastically change your retirement plans. With fewer working years left, declining pensions and assets like your home and retirement accounts at stake. Navigating a ‘grey divorce’ requires careful planning.Joining Seán to discuss this is Family Law Solicitor, Keith Walsh.

Nov 20, 2024 • 8min
Why we need more female tradespeople
‘There is a screaming need for lots more female tradespeople’ - that’s according to Freelance Journalist Áilín Quinlan, who recently made the point that more and more women living alone may feel more comfortable dealing with female tradespeople visiting their homes.Áilín joins Seán to discuss.

Nov 20, 2024 • 10min
What is ‘demisexuality’?
In last night’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, N-Dubz star and former XFactor Judge, Tulisa Contostavlos opened up about being demisexual, shedding light on a term many may not know. Demisexuality describes those who only experience romantic or sexual attraction after forming a deep emotional connection with someone.To tell more about what it is to be demisexual, Seán is joined by Sex and Relationship Expert, Caroline West.Image: ITV

Nov 20, 2024 • 11min
How often do earthquakes happen in Ireland?
A small earthquake was recorded in Cork yesterday. This was a very rare occurrence, with most taking place in Wexford and Donegal.Joining Seán to discuss this is James Granell, Seismic Data Analyst for the Irish National Seismic Network…

Nov 20, 2024 • 12min
Can ‘manifesting’ be harmful?
Cambridge Dictionary has named ‘manifest’ its word of the year for 2024. But can the concept of willing your desires into reality be harmful? Joining Seán to discuss is Sander van der Linden, Professor of Social Psychology at Cambridge University and author of ‘Foolproof: Why We Fall for Misinformation’...

Nov 19, 2024 • 7min
The dating app made for vegans
‘Veggly’ is a dating app made specifically for vegans, but is it necessary? Can vegans and meat eaters not get along?Joining Seán to discuss is Becky Jenkins, Vegan and Animal Rebellion Ireland Activist.

Nov 19, 2024 • 7min
Who should be able to vote for Ireland’s President?
When Sinn Féin published their manifesto today, one part pledged to hold a referendum on extending voting rights for the President of Ireland to citizens in Northern Ireland and beyond.Joining Seán to discuss this is Emma de Souza, writer and Northern Ireland Spokesperson for VotingRights.ie...

Nov 19, 2024 • 8min
Should parents coach their child’s sports team?
While many parents enjoy yelling tactics and strategy from the sidelines, very few decide to don the whistle and clipboard and take the reins for themselves.But coaching your child’s team can actually be a rewarding process both for your child and for yourself, that’s the view of Ian Mallon, Communications Consultant with Staydia Sports and Sports Business Columnist with Irish Examiner.Ian joins Seán to discuss.

Nov 19, 2024 • 8min
Having regrets after cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic procedures, once the exclusive indulgence of the rich and famous, have now become mainstream, with treatments like lip fillers and Botox as common as a trip to the hairdresser. But, what happens when the promise of perfection leaves you caught in a cycle of wanting more, or when the results fall short of your expectations?Podcaster and social media influencer, Niamh O’Connor, joins Seán to share her journey through the highs and lows of cosmetic enhancements.

Nov 19, 2024 • 13min
Kids are losing their sense of direction
As so many kids now possess a smartphone, and therefore have access to Google Maps, have they lost their sense of direction, and why is that a problem?Joining Seán to discuss is Jerry Brotton, Author of ‘Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction’...


