Paschal Donohoe: Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe on coping with grief following the loss of his mother.
In the final episode of series 1, Ciara chats to Fine Gael Minister Paschal Donohoe who discusses coping with grief after the passing of his mother last year. He also discusses how controversy surrounding his election expenses impacted him as well as his childhood and personal challenges he sets for himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Katja Mia: Ireland AM presenter on her faith, managing body dysmorphia and happiest life moments.
Television presenter Katja Mia opens up about her parents fleeing a civil war and the expectations felt by immigrants after moving to another country. She also discusses the importance of faith in her life and managing body dysmorphia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fr Peter McVerry: Homeless campaigner discusses his life and faith
This week Ciara chats to Fr Peter McVerry, a Jesuit priest who has devoted his life to helping the homeless. He speaks about his childhood, his views on celibacy and marriage and how helping homeless people has changed his relationship with God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rory O'Connor: Comedian and author of Rory’s Stories on his gambling addiction, his mental health struggles and helping prisoners
This week Ciara Phelan talks to comedian Rory O'Connor of Rory’s Stories who discusses hitting rock bottom with addiction, what he would change about the education system, minding his well-being and helping prisoners make different life choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: His difficult path to discovering his sexuality and his thoughts on marriage and children.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: On discovering his sexuality, his thoughts on marriage and children and why he shares less about his relationship online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Ciara Phelan for a brand-new Irish Examiner podcast where guests will discuss some of their most personal life experiences.In each episode you will hear well-known people from all walks of life reflect on their childhood, their struggles, family life and the role that faith has played along the way. These candid discussions will change your perceptions of some people, challenge your views and get you thinking. The Ciara Phelan podcast series begins June 27th. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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