The Women's Podcast

2020 is finally here, but what has the year in store for women around the world? In today’s episode Kathy Sheridan is joined in studio by Syrian born journalist Razan Ibraheem, Irish Times social affairs correspondent Kitty Holland and Irish Examiner columnist Alison O’Connor. Together, they took a look at how women will be making waves around the world in the coming year; including which Irish female authors will be making their debut, what the year has in store for women in sport and how the world of politics will be shaped by strong females. They also revealed their own goals for 2020. Get ready to be inspired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2019: It was the year of fanny flutters, Brexit & Borris. The year that Finland elected the youngest ever female prime minister, America won The Women’s World Cup, a new royal baby was born, Wagatha Christie had everyone talking and the fight for women’s rights escalated across the world. To review the very best and worst bits of the last year with Kathy Sheridan are journalists Jennifer O’Connell, Alison O’Connor and Syrian born journalist Razan Ibraheem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tererai Trent, an academic from Zimbabwe, was in Dublin recently for the Simmons Leadership Conference. As a young girl born into poverty, Tererai was not allowed to attend her local school. Despite this, she went on to obtain a degree in agricultural education, a Masters in public health and in 2009, she completed her PhD. Oprah Winfrey once described Tererai as her all time favourite guest and from this inspiring conversation with Róisín Ingle, it’s easy to see why. Also in this episode: The Grass Ceiling is a short film created by Iseult Howlett. The film explores female participation in sport and looks at how being physically active and part of a team can benefit you in all aspects of life. Also in the discussion, is Irish Times restaurant critic Catherine Cleary, who along with Iseult has joined a soccer team in recent years. They spoke to Róisín Ingle about the strong female athletes featured in the film and the joy of returning to team sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, Psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher Padraig O’Morain is on hand to help bring a little calmness into our lives this festive season. With the constant rushing around, the frantic shopping and the pressure to achieve the "perfect" Christmas, it’s important to take some time to look after yourself too. He spoke to Róisín Ingle about preparing yourself for stressful family gatherings and the easy mindfulness techniques you can use to inject some calm into your Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined in studio by award winning journalist Catherine Fegan, who has just released the book, ‘The Murder of Mr Moonlight’. It tells the story of DJ Bobby Ryan (Mr. Moonlight) who went missing in 2011 and the strange circumstances surrounding the discovery of his body 22 months later. In May 2019, after a fifteen week trial, Pat Quirke was found guilty of the murder. Catherine is the Chief Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mail and reported on the trial every single day. Following the verdict, she wrote this insightful and meticulous account of the case that gripped the nation. She spoke to Kathy about the trial, the two women at the centre of the story and how jealousy, control and greed led to the killing of an innocent man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, Róisín Ingle is joined in studio by beauty writer Laura Kennedy and fashion stylist Corina Gaffey to help you out with some brilliant last minute gift ideas. From photo jigsaws, subscription boxes, house plants, eco-friendly makeup and reusable tampon applicators, there’s something for everyone in this guide to last minute Christmas Shopping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, Róisín Ingle is joined by comedian and all-round legend Joanne McNally. In this hilarious conversation, Joanne speaks about living with four other single women, (one of whom is a sexual psychologist), why she mostly uses tinder for content ideas and how her favourite pastime of ‘drinking with the girls’ was the inspiration for her latest show, Prosecco Express.Also, Rosita Boland joins Kathy Sheridan in studio to discuss Time Magazine’s, youngest ever Person of the Year, Greta Thunberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 357 Book Club: The Dutch House / Irish Composer Emer KinsellaThe Book Club is back and this time Róisín Ingle, Bernice Harrison, Ann Ingle and Niamh Towey are chatting about The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. The book tells the story of two siblings, Danny and Maeve Conroy, and how their lives unfold over the course of five decades. Also Róisín Ingle chats with Irish violinist Emer Kinsella about her life in Hollywood, California, where she works as a composer, scoring music for the big screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode we’re joined by the Pulitzer Prize winning novelist, Elizabeth Strout, who has just released her new book, ‘Olive Again’. It’s the much anticipated sequel to her best seller ‘Olive Kitteridge’ which was released in 2008. After eleven years, we’re thrown back into the chaos of Olive’s life as she adapts to changes within herself and the world around her.Elizabeth explains to Róisín Ingle how Olive’s fiery character appeared to her as she emptied the dishwasher, why she kept writing even when the publishers weren’t interested and how her isolated childhood growing up in Maine on America’s East Coast shaped her view on the world.Also, Irish Times journalist Jennifer O'Connell is in studio to discuss the Chilean feminist anthem taking the world by storm and the content moderators who are suing Facebook Ireland for psychological injuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan Phelps Roper was born into the Westboro Baptist Church, a small Kansas based ministry which garnered world-wide condemnation for their anti-gay protests and pickets at 9/11 memorials and soldier’s funerals. Megan spoke to Róisín Ingle about her new memoir, Unfollow, which details her early life in the church, why her family celebrate tragedy and death and what inspired her to leave it all behind. Also, women’s rights campaigner Tatjana Latinovic was in Dublin recently to speak at the ‘Practical Steps to Workplace Equality Conference’ organised by the charity Dress for Success. Tatjana is the chair of the Icelandic Women’s Rights Association and spoke to Kathy Sheridan about how Iceland has become known as a gender equality paradise and how the historical women’s day off in 1975, when 90% of women in Iceland went on strike, put them at the forefront of the fight for equal rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.