Moncrieff

Psychologist and survivor, Dr Niamh Ni Dhomhnaill, sits down on Moncrieff to speak about the complications that could arise from handing notes to authorities in cases of sexual assault.

The Irish are famous for their storytelling. We love a good natter or a yarn down the pub, but it’s not something we really think of as a job.Unless, of course, you’re Ais Breen. She has recently been appointed Dublin City Libraries’ Storyteller in Residence, and she joins Seán to discuss.

What’s your earliest memory? And why can’t you remember anything before that, despite the fact that you obviously learned and remembered how to walk and talk? Ciara Greene is Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, UCD and author of ‘Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember’. She joins Seán to discuss.

After 49 years with a very strict no beard policy, the New York Yankees have finally lifted their facial hair embargo, to much fanfare in America. But, why was such a ban in place, and why do beards play such a significant role in professional sport?Gavan Casey, Sports journalist with the 42, has been investigating, and he joins Seán to discuss.Image: Associated Press

It seems impossible to escape a terrible manager over the course of your career, but what’s the best way to deal with a bad boss?Margaret E. Ward is Chief Executive of Clear Eye, a leadership consultancy, and she has been writing about this for her Irish Times ‘World of Work’ column...Margaret joins Seán to discuss.

Have you ever found yourself stuck at a table completely bored out of your mind?Whether it’s a wedding, a dinner party, or an awkward first date - Podcaster Cassie Delaney started a list of all the interesting questions to ask in order to really get to know your friends and family…She’s now got over three hundred and eighty dinner party questions ready to go, and joins Seán to tell more!

Influencers can seemingly make content out of anything, be it brushing their hair or playing a video game.For the most part, it is harmless enough, but what happens if the thing that’s bringing in the likes and the shares is videos of your kids? Should you stop?This is just one of the questions arising from a new documentary called ‘An Update On Our Family’.Rachel Mason is the Director, and joins Seán to discuss.

Are you feeling burned out at work?Well, it seems the new trend that is being embraced by some is ‘micro retirements’...So, could unplugging completely from your career for a period of time leave you feeling more motivated and more refreshed when you come back?Career Psychologist and author of ‘Total Reset’, Sinead Brady, joins Seán to discuss.

Are you a nosy neighbour?We know that this country is property mad, but does that mean that we’re very nosy neighbours? Especially if a home nearby goes up for sale, many people love nothing more than a look at the photos online, or even worse - a trip to the open house!Comedian Emma Doran has strong views on this, and joins Seán to discuss.

How often do your kids call you? Did you give them a deposit for a house or apartment?The question is: do adult children rely too heavily on their older parents to pick up the pieces? Are millennials just flakes, or is it not their fault?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.