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 a...
Ranae Von Meding | Child Equality Activism, Seeking Change for LGBTQ+ Families, and the IVF Journey
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Seán Moncrieff | Lessons from My Dad, Embracing Imperfection and Being a Good Enough Parent
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Emma Doran | Teen pregnancy panic to stand-up Mam
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Louise Cooney | A mother's mental load, social media parents and loving the phases
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jess Sheridan | IVF and family planning, midwifery and unplanned birth plans
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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