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On this month’s episode Jen sits down with Irish Rugby legend and father of three, Keith Earls. Off the rugby pitch, Keith has dealt with all sorts of challenges including mental health issues, Dad guilt, starting a coffee roastery business, and writing a book.

Keith chats about working with his wife, Edel, on their business, spending more time than ever with his 3 daughters, and some of the challenges around coaching kids in sport. He speaks candidly about his early life growing up in Moyross in Limerick, where rugby was a welcome distraction, and the mental health struggles he endured throughout his playing career.

Jen also finds out about his passion for coffee, his hopes and dreams for the future, and even his hidden talent! 

On this month’s episode Jen sits down with holistic sex educator Jenny Keane, otherwise known as the Orgasm Queen! Jenny chats about how she went from being a teenager who left the room when her parents mentioned sex, to one of Ireland’s leading sex educators, giving workshops with thousands of participants.
 
Big changes are in sight, with Jenny expecting her first child, and she has plenty of advice for parents about sex and intimacy during and after pregnancy. Jenny talks about toys, sex positions, and ultimately how to think about sex differently.
 
Finally, Jen finds out about Jenny’s live show at Vicar Street, what’s next for the Orgasm Queen, and gets a sneak preview of Jenny’s new fragrance: Jenny Keane No. 4!

On this month’s episode Jen sits down with author, food writer, and mother Jolene Cox, aka OneYummyMummy. 

Jolene’s mission to make home cooking the new convenience food has turned what was initially a food blog into a career as a best-selling author and regular on TV with her nine year old daughter and co-chef, Lily-Mae. 

Jen may have a few hangups around food (please don’t make her touch the ketchup!) but she’s determined to get plenty of advice from the expert on how to make home cooking fun. Jolene is a huge advocate of involving kids in cooking from a very young age, even if they’ll only eat beige food! 

There are plenty of tips on school lunches and family meals, and Jolene chats about what it’s like having your daughter as your co-star, cooking on national TV, and what’s next for the bestselling author.

It’s that most joyous time of year…unless you’re a Turkey, of course. On this month’s episode, Dustin the Turkey asks us all to go vegan for Christmas or, at the very least, to consider sitting down to a nice, roast seagull. Sure you’ve never seen a turkey rob your chips on Dollymount strand!  

First up, though, Jen sits down with comedian, impressionist, and father of two Mario Rosenstock. They chat about Mario’s childhood, growing up on a farm, and one truly awful chat-up line. He discusses his kids, his approach to parenting, and balancing life as a touring comedian with family life. And, of course, along the way there are some celebrity appearances from Leo, Paschal, Miriam, Roy, Gaybo, and many more. Mario talks about honing his craft, from talking to himself in the shower to encounters with some less-than-impressed celebrities!

Finally, Dustin updates us all on what’s happening at RTÉ, and his latest ambitions as a politician (is he Poultry Before People these days, or is it Fianna Fowl?), before singing us out with a classic Dustin Christmas tune!

This week on the podcast, Jen Hogan is going to save us all some money! She’s joined by Conor Pope, broadcaster and Irish Times consumer affairs correspondent, and Caz Mooney, whose @IrishBudgeting channel is followed by tens of thousands of families looking to save money and budget sensibly. 

Both guests chat about their accidental start as budgeting and consumer experts, and how their kids feel about all this focus on saving money! 

The conversation is packed with tips and ideas on budgeting in ways that don’t take the fun out of life, whether that’s easily reducing household bills, shopping cleverly, or going on an inexpensive holiday (just don’t call your Irish holiday a “staycation”!)

By the end of the episode, you’ll be making family meals for €5, planning to get outdoors with the kids, and be far less stressed about Christmas. What more could you ask for? 

This week is a very special episode of Mamia & Me, live from Electric Picnic! Host Jen Hogan is joined by singer, broadcaster, businesswomen, and parent of two, Una Healy to chat about music, careers, kids, and more. Una has had a fascinating career, from her early days looking for a break as a musician, to her huge success with The Saturdays and onwards to a solo career, business pursuits and, of course, motherhood. Are her kids in awe of their famous and talented mother? Not a bit of it! Una and Jen trade tales of motherhood and compare notes on some embarrassing parenting moments (with Jen even admitting to a “Home Alone” moment when she left one of her children behind!). Una also talks about her own childhood, getting through a divorce and making things work for your kids, even when co-parenting with someone living abroad. There’s also chat about home life in Tipperary, her future plans, and the one song she really wishes she had written!