Irish Examiner Podcasts

Child psychotherapist Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan talk about the importance of friendships for teenagers and the impact of loneliness during the adolescent years. Loneliness is one of the biggest threats to mental wellbeing and Fortune says it is something that she is seeing regularly in her clinics, particularly since the pandemic. She notes the role social media plays in the lives and friendships of teenagers and offers advice for parents on what to do if their child is spending a lot of time on their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family psychotherapist and author Dr Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss ways to help your child in the run-up to exams. Exam season is a stressful time and Hogan says it’s important to make allowances for young people who may be a little more agitated and let them know that they are supported. He offers guidance on creating structure when it comes to studying and shares his advice for parents on how to be there for their children – and what not to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan sit down to discuss the pros and cons of homework for primary school children. While some researchers say homework helps children to develop skills such as organisation, others believe it is counterproductive. Noctor is in the no-homework camp and sees how it impacts his children in very different ways. He offers guidance on creating healthy habits and advice for parents of teenagers who have little interest in studying or completing homework. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Crossan is the single mother who made a business out of Ireland's love for weddings. Her company has survived the 2008 crash, a pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis but Ms Crossan said her biggest challenges along the way were more personal ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief executive of marketing and tech services firm Granite Digital Conor Buckley talks to business journalist Cáit Caden about the Cork company's ambitious growth journey so far, eyeing up expansion in the US and how firms are coping with migrating online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss ways to help children cope with life's ups and downs. It can be tempting to shield your child but this comes with risks. Your child may struggle to navigate the failures and disappointments that are part of life. Hogan offers guidance on how to build your child's resilience and ability to cope with challenges head-on while also recognising when to ask for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Dale Whelehan is the Irish man on a mission to change the traditional working week around the globe. In this podcast, he talks about his own journey from being an physio student to becoming the chief executive of a non-profit trying to tackle burnout in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Child psychotherapist and podcaster Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss the dynamics of school gate relationships and playdates. Whether they are casual connections or the beginnings of a deeper friendship, relationships with other parents can help us navigate the early school years. Dr Fortune also offers helpful tips on navigating the tricky world of WhatsApp groups and how to turn down playdate invitations, which she sees as optional, not a necessity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob Savage began working with Dell Technologies as an engineer almost 40 years ago. Now he is vice president regional CIO for EMEA and site leader of Dell Technologies in Cork. In this interview with business journalist Cáit Caden, Bob talks about witnessing the company change over the years, is the government doing enough for small firms as well as multinationals and some of the best pieces of advice he has received in his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Child psychotherapist and best-selling author Dr Colman Noctor joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss managing challenging behaviour - from toddlers to teens. Colman explains how every child grows and changes at different rates and that parents must consider this when reacting to difficult behaviour. He also talks about identifying the root cause of what is often called 'attention-seeking behaviours'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucinda Kelly's latest venture Be Like Water, which is expected to offer fertility support services in the workplace, is still in its infancy but this is not her first rodeo in the start-up arena. Ms Kelly previously founded Popertee, used by retail businesses to set up pop-up shops, but the business met its demise during the pandemic. Ms Kelly talks about the lessons she learned from this and more in the latest episode of The ieBusiness Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss the importance of setting boundaries in your child's life. Healthy boundaries offer children a way to navigate their way in a world where we face challenges every day. They also give the child the tools to set their own boundaries with others. Here, Hogan gives a roadmap of how to set and maintain boundaries as well as how to respond when they are not followed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aoife McNamara recently secured a B Corp cert for her eponymous company, making her business the first Irish fashion brand to receive the globally recognised sustainability accolade. In this episode, she talks about how the business has changed, the impact of inflation and her plans to scale further. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Child psychotherapist Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan talk about how parents need to prioritise their health and wellbeing. With so many responsibilities and worries, self-care and fun can be the first things parents drop. But Fortune says looking after your own needs helps you to be the best parent that you can be. Fortune also speaks to those struggling to cope with low stamina, isolation, and the everyday pressures that come with parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Duggan built an impressive marketing career working with tech firms including Microsoft and London-vased Smartology until the Cork native returned home to co-found the sustainable period products company Riley in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Child psychotherapist and best-selling author Dr Colman Noctor joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss the pitfalls of being too involved in your child's life. The more children are exposed to failure, disappointment and frustration, the more they learn how to cope with challenging life experiences, says Noctor. He also speaks about the impact of parental pressure - conscious and unconscious - on children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary McKenna and Sinead Crowley are two out of the five friends that created AwakenHub to help grow the number of women led-business in Ireland. The organisation offers mentorship and funding to business across the island of Ireland. In this candid conversation with Cáit Caden, they talk about why men wear failure as a badge of honour and women don’t, expanding their reach into Europe and the US and providing education about financial reliance for women entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to chat about the impact that gaming and gaming culture have on children. Gaming can be more than a fun pastime for some. The World Health Organization has classified severe gaming as a new mental health condition. Here, Hogan talks about the signs of excessive gaming, setting boundaries, and not depending on games and devices to keep children occupied. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast please click here for a list of support services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The ieBusiness Podcast, in association with PwC, Statkraft Ireland VP for wind and solar development Donal O’Sullivan discusses the chronic planning delays impacting development, the growing and sometimes controversial relationship between renewable energy and Big tech and why the latest State auction for onshore projects casts an ominous shadow for future auctions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kerrywoman June O’Connell built an impressive career in corporate law before she decided to go back to her home village of Cahersiveen to create premium spirits from an old textiles factory. On this episode, June spoke about why she decided to establish the SkelligSix18 distillery, how her legal knowledge proved useful in her new venture, and why the Irish don’t talk about whiskey the way the French talk about wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.