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The Mum Mind Podcast

Stef McSherry
The Mum Mind Podcast
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    Fostering - with Mary Adams

    19/05/2026 | 50 mins.
    If you have ever wanted to know more about fostering this is the show for you. This week Stef chats to Mary Adams from Fostering First Ireland to find out everything!

    Fostering First Ireland is a leading fostering agency that believes every child in care deserves a loving and supportive home. Fostering First is dedicated to providing exceptional, high-quality foster care placements and to support young people in care and their expanding network of foster families. If you would like to find out more please visit the website.

    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.
    Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.
    And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/
    Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

    Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.
    Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.
    Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected]
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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    Grey Area Drinking with Olivia Farrelly

    12/05/2026 | 55 mins.
    Olivia Farrelly is an alcohol free coach and mentor. In this day and age more and more of us are becoming sober curious or certainly questioning our relationship with alcohol. This 'grey area drinking' where we turn to alcohol to soothe or celebrate is exactly what Olivia and Stef are discussing in this week's episode. As Olivia says you don't have to hit rock bottom to assess your relationship with alcohol.

    You can find Olivia at https://greyareadrinker.ie/ or on Insta at @greyareadrinker. She also hosts the podcast No More Booze.

    Olivia mentioned the book The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Grey

    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.
    Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.
    And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/
    Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

    Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.
    Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.
    Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected]
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    How to talk about Alzheimers with Aimee Owens

    05/05/2026 | 49 mins.
    Aimee Owens is a teacher and her dad is living with Alzheimers. Through her experiences she has realised how important it is to communicate with children about what is happening with their grandparent or relative and she is currently writing a children's book all about it. Aimee chats to Stef about ways to help children understand these delicate and sometimes upsetting situations.

    You can follow Aimee @aimeeowens87 and you can find support and information at https://alzheimer.ie/

    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.
    Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.
    And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/
    Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

    Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.
    Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.
    Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected]
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Toxic Family Relationships with Jennifer Davey aka Wellbeingwarrior.ie

    28/04/2026 | 41 mins.
    Jennifer Davey is a Neuroscience life coach and global speaker. Also known as @wellbeingwarrior.ie, Jen works with women across Ireland, the UK and the US, helping them rebuild their confidence from the inside out.

    Today she is talking to Stef about those toxic family relationships that can be so tricky to navigate. It could be a parent, a sibling or an in-law but how do you handle them without blowing up the whole family?

    If you would like to work with Jen you can find her on Instagram or her website https://wellbeingwarrior.ie/new-home/

    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.
    Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.
    And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/
    Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

    Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.
    Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.
    Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected]
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Baby Massage & Breastfeeding - Marian Williamson

    21/04/2026 | 41 mins.
    Marian Williamson is a nurse, midwife, mum, breastfeeding buddy and certified baby massage instructor. She is passionate about nurturing new mums in those vulnerable early months which is why she created her business https://www.instagram.com/the_nest_cork/
    Marian joins Stef today to talk about the benefits of baby massage and what we can all do to support new mums.
    They also talked about https://www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie/projects/breastfeeding-buddy-system/

    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.
    Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.
    And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/
    Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

    Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.
    Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.
    Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected]
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The Mum Mind Podcast
In a digital world overflowing with conflicting parenting advice, The Mum Mind Podcast offers a breath of fresh air.Hosted by former radio DJ, pre-school educator and mum-of-two Stef McSherry, the podcast is the antidote to the judgment, pressure, and confusion that many parents face online.Blending humour, heartfelt honesty, expert insight, and real-life stories, Stef answers listener questions and interviews professionals across psychology, education, and healthcare to bring clarity to the chaos of raising children. From sleep struggles and toddler tantrums to self-harm, parental guilt and screen use, no topic is off limits.“I want parents to know they’re not alone and there’s no such thing as a perfect parent,” says host Stef McSherry.Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!Thanks for listening to the podcast. I really hope it helps! Please Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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