Mother

Answering Your Motherhood Questions | Keelin Moncrieff on Identity, Co‑Parenting, and Moving to France

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this solo Q&A episode, Keelin gets candid about the realities of motherhood - from navigating identity, relationships, work, and guilt, to finding time alone that fills your cup. She shares why her family is moving to France, reflects on co-parenting and reuniting with Jason, and offers thoughtful advice for anyone undecided about having kids. Plus: the song that defines this season of her life, the one that reminds her of her daughter, and the nostalgic childhood traditions she’s passing on.

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Melissah Mullins | Raising three daughters, Down syndrome advocacy, and finding beauty in the chaos

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Keelin chats with parenting creator and advocate Melissah Mullins about life with her three girls, from the whirlwind of her first birth to the tough pregnancies that followed. Melissah opens up about her daughter Evy’s Down syndrome diagnosis, the support she found through Down Syndrome Ireland, and the misconceptions she’s determined to challenge. She also shares how she balances family traditions, hectic school runs, and content creation - all while carving out space for joy, individuality and a little bit of chaos. To learn more or support Down Syndrome Ireland, visit https://downsyndrome.ie/.

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Siobhán Lynch aka BABA | Healing Through Music and Motherhood

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations around miscarriage and abortion that some listeners may find upsetting.

In this episode, Keelin speaks to artist Siobhán Lynch (BABA), who opens up about her journey through music and motherhood. Siobhán shares her experiences of singing and recording her new album Truth while pregnant, the influence of live gigs on her music, and the profound grief of giving birth to a stillborn. She talks candidly about navigating postnatal anxiety and depression, breastfeeding challenges, baby first aid fears, co-sleeping, routines, and the joys of raising her daughter, Minnie.

This episode is a heartfelt conversation about healing, hope, and finding strength through both music and motherhood.Mother is brought to you with thanks to Dairylea cheese. Set them free with Dairylea.

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Caroline Snowe | Supporting pregnant women experiencing homelessness in Ireland

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:14:05 GMT

In this episode, Keelin speaks to Caroline Snowe from Anew, the only service in Ireland dedicated to supporting pregnant women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Caroline shares the realities of homelessness during pregnancy, the wraparound supports Anew provides, and the inspiring success stories of mothers who have found safety and confidence through their services.

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Shauna Bannon | Balancing MMA and motherhood, lessons from the ring and raising resilient kids

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Keelin chats to Irish MMA fighter Shauna Bannon about juggling life as a professional athlete and a mother, how training became her therapy, and why hard things are still possible when you have the right support system.Mother is brought to you with thanks to Dairylea cheese. Set them free with Dairylea.

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Rob Lipsett | Raising kids in Spain, importance of fitness and advice for dads

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Our first episode of the new season is with the one and only Rob Libsett. In this episode, Keelin Moncrieff chats to Rob about his life in Spain, the cultural differences in raising a child abroad, his advice for dads and why fitness is important for both parents before, during and after pregnancy.

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Mother is BACK! Season Four Trailer

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:05:02 GMT

We’re back! Mother is here for Season 4, with me, Keelin Moncrieff, diving deeper into the big, beautiful, messy world of motherhood.

This season, you’ll hear from world-class athletes balancing training with toddlers, advocates shaping a more inclusive future, frontline workers supporting mums when they need it most, and parents turning challenges into powerful platforms for change.

Expect honest chats, plenty of laughs, and maybe even a tear or two.This season of Mother is proudly sponsored by Dairylea Cheese - the creamy, snackable favourite that’s been making life easier (and tastier) for families for generations.

New episodes every Thursday from August 21st, on all streaming platforms.

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Katriona O'Sullivan | Breaking the poverty cycle, the power of empathy and need for more services

Thu, 08 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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Carla Roberts | Baby massage, raves and bringing the sparkle back

Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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Ranae Von Meding | Child Equality Activism, Seeking Change for LGBTQ+ Families, and the IVF Journey

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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Seán Moncrieff | Lessons from My Dad, Embracing Imperfection and Being a Good Enough Parent

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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Emma Doran | Teen pregnancy panic to stand-up Mam

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:06 GMT

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.

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Louise Cooney | A mother's mental load, social media parents and loving the phases

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:16 GMT

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.

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Jess Sheridan | IVF and family planning, midwifery and unplanned birth plans

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:22 GMT

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.

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Grace Mongey Gernon | Self-Identity as a mother and who sets the rules?

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:56 GMT

Keelin Moncrieff is joined in studio this week is digital creator Grace Mongey Gernon and another soon-to-be mother of three. In this episode, they talk through the difficulty of breastfeeding, the roles in the household when it comes to setting rules and discipline as well as a chat about the difficulty adjusting to self-identification after becoming a mother.

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Kelly Horrigan-Moore | The difference in boys, toy sharing and the dreaded forceps

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:22 GMT

Our guest in studio with Keelin Moncrieff is Kelly Horrigan-Moore, a model, content creator and Mum of one (soon to be two) boys. They chat about loving pregnancy, the difference in raising boys and girls, toy sharing and the dreaded forceps.

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Niamh de Brún-Reid | Parenting dreamteam, importance of sleep and the GAA

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:41 GMT

Our first guest of season is two is the wonderful Niamh de Brún-Reid - a fashion and fitness creator, corporate queen and Mum all rolled into one. Keelin and Niamh chat about pregnancy, the struggle with sleep, the importance of teamwork in a relationship when raising a child, and why the GAA is such a good environment to grow up in.

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MOTHER is back! Season two trailer

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:30 GMT

The Mother Pod is back for season two. Keelin Moncrieff is back talking motherhood, babies and everything that comes with them. This season we'll be joined by some brilliant Mums as we delve into their approach to parenting, how it changed their lives and how they experience life as a mother. Our first guest is the wonderful Niamh de Brún-Reid which will be dropping tomorrow!

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Grace Alice O'Shea | Sensuality as a parent and how often should you have sex?

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:16 GMT

Our guest with Keelin this week is Grace Alice O'Shea - a sexual educator and coach who tells us about trends she sees emerging teaching teenagers about sex, how to get your sensuality when you become a parent and how often do people really have sex?

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Kelly Donegan | Tallafornia to a Tallaght mother, breastfeeding heartache and self-identity

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:41:44 GMT

Our guest this week is influencer and mohter Kelly Donegan. She chats to Keelin about the joy of having a community around her as a parent, how to entertain your kids on a budget, the heartache she felt when struggling to breastfeed and how she dealt with self-identity after becoming a mother.

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Courtney Smith | Momma style, the importance of work and loneliness of motherhood

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:55 GMT

Our guest this week is stylist and mum of two, Courtney Smith. Keelin Moncrieff chats with Courtney about having two kids close together, how she has maintained a working life while being a parent, how she found adjusting to 'mom style' given her work in the fashion industry and why she found the initial period of being a mother lonely.

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Siobhan O'Hagan | Postpartum body image, online privacy and the struggles of post-baby social life

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:33 GMT

Our guest this week with Keelin is fitness trainer and online coach Siobhan O'Hagan. They chat about the 'hell' of childbirth, but how soon you can forget it, the pressures of postpartum body image and trying to deal with the change, the importance of keeping your child safe and private online and the struggle of having a social life when you're the first of your friend group to become a mother.

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Melanie Murphy | Motherhood judgements, impossible expectations and screen-time battles

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:00:36 GMT

This week's guest on the show with Keelin is author and creator Melanie Murphy. They chat about the pressure young parents now face in the world of social media, the illusion of women having a 'choice' to go back to work whenever they can, dealing with judgements from other parents, and the most impossible question of all, how much screen-time is too much?

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Louise McSharry | The myth of motherhood, the problem with parental leave and finding mam friends

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:06 GMT

This week, Keelin talks to podcaster, journalist and mother of two Louise McSharry on sustaining the life you love, finding allies and ignoring the perfect picture of motherhood painted by the internet.

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Welcome to Mother!

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:45:48 GMT

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?

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