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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 ou

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  • 4. Ivana Bacik | Motherhood in politics, importance of childcare and social media dangers

    49:43||Season 3, Ep. 4
    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.

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  • 3. Liadán Hynes | Co-Parenting Dynamics, Childhood Reflections and Navigating Social Media Challenges

    48:49||Season 3, Ep. 3
     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.
  • 2. Ranae Von Meding | Child Equality Activism, Seeking Change for LGBTQ+ Families, and the IVF Journey

    54:34||Season 3, Ep. 2
    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.
  • 1. Seán Moncrieff | Lessons from My Dad, Embracing Imperfection and Being a Good Enough Parent

    47:39||Season 3, Ep. 1
    Back for Season 3, Keelin sits down with her dad, Seán, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about fatherhood, family, and the generational shifts in parenting. From the strict norms of Irish schools to raising kids in a changing world, Sean reflects on the moments that shaped him as a parent - learning to let go, embracing imperfection, and the bittersweet reality that you only have your children on loan.
  • 6. Emma Doran | Teen pregnancy panic to stand-up Mam

    59:05||Season 2, Ep. 6
    Our guest this week is the absolutely hilarious Emma Doran. Emma and Keelin Moncrieff chat about her journey from getting pregnant while sitting her leaving cert, the panic in telling her parents, the ups and downs in learning to be a Mam to her life now as a stand-up comedian.
  • 5. Louise Cooney | A mother's mental load, social media parents and loving the phases

    39:23||Season 4, Ep. 5
    Joining Keelin Moncrieff in studio this week is OG content creator Louise Cooney. In this episode, they talk about the weird world of navigating social media as mothers, the unseen pressures mothers take on like keeping their house clean, and why it's all worth it for the joy they get from each new phase.
  • 4. Jess Sheridan | IVF and family planning, midwifery and unplanned birth plans

    50:41||Season 2, Ep. 4
    Keelin Moncrieff is joined in studio by Jess Sheridan - a midwife and fertility specialist. They talk about midwifery in Ireland, the processes of fertility treatment, IVF uptake in recent years, and about her own experience with pregnancy and parenthood.