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1 in 4 men in Europe are childless, most of which are not by choice.  However, very few men are talking openly about this.  There's no need to suffer in silence, it's time to start having this conversation.

Dr. Robin Hadley is a world-renowned expert in the field of male childlessness.  His interest in this area stems from his own personal lived experience which led him into years of research.  

He is the author of numerous articles, blogs and studies on the subject, including his book How is a Man Supposed to be a Man? - Male Childlessness, a life course disrupted.

You can find further information about Robin and his work at www.robinhadley.co.uk

If you are affected by this episode and topic and would like to find out more information and seek support from men in a similar situation, I would encourage you to visit the many support groups listed on Dr. Hadley's website - Resources for Childless Men.

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"You are what you attract" explains Flory.  Listen to the dyanamo behind Flory's Bakery.  An expert in the Wedding Industry.  From the tender age of 8 years of age in her native Romania, Flory has been immersed in the world of baking and five star catering.  

Now she wants to offer her customers an excellent taste, quality and visual experience that will create vivid emotions and feelings.

If you need cakes and desserts for your next event that are 'out of the box' then you need to book Flory.  Check her out at www.florysbakery.com

I hope this episode leaves you feeling  "light on the belly and happy on your soul" - just like Flory's tasty creations!

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• Why are we so afraid of death? 

• What happens when we die?

• Is there an afterlife?

• What is Palliative Care?

• Is there such a thing as a 'good death'?

• How do we deal with grief?

• How do we offer our condolences to the bereaved?

• "When a robin is here, loved ones are near" - do you believe this?

• What has dealing with so much death taught you about living?

These are some of the many questions I put to Rev Canon Mark Hayden as he writes his book on Death, Funerals and Bereavement.  Decades of ministry as a priest, attending to the dying and bereaved gives Mark a unique insight which will inform, inspire and uplift my listeners.

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Buying a Wedding Dress can be difficult and stressful. However, if you're a Curvy Bride and you are lucky enough to have Niki and Sara at Dreamy Curves on the case, you're on to a winner!!  In this episode I chat with the lovely Niki, owner of Dreamy Curves Bridal Boutique on Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow.  We discuss important tips when buying your Wedding Dress, what you need to consider even before your appointment and how long in advance you need to book your dress to ensure it's ready in time for your big day.

Niki stocks a wide range of high quality dresses for curvy brides in exquisite designs and fabrics. You won't be disappointed. Her warm and caring personality will make it an enjoyable experience.

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Did you know that some of the students sitting their Leaving Cert this year will live to see the 22nd Century?!  Senator Malcolm Byrne explains what he believes are the biggest issues currently facing Ireland. We talked about his career to date, his home town and why he entered politics.

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Beautiful author Nicola Lindsay tells me about her process while writing and treats me to a few poem recitals. We look back on her career, time spent in Nigeria, working with Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling and many other adventures along the way.

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Janette McDonald is passionate about yoga and has been teaching and practicing  for decades. I talk to her about why yoga is an important practice as part of our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.  

We covered asanas (postures), chanting, mudras (hand gestures), meditation, breathwork, chair yoga and body scanning.

 

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Grace O'Reilly just keeps going.  She refuses to let anything get in her way.  She's going to make the most of this one life  despite having to deal with Fibromyalgia, a hidden disability, often misunderstood.  Grace is a published author and finds writing to be very therapeutic.

Grace bravely recounts the childhood bullying she experienced which led to years of Bulimia, long after the bully and their corrosive actions had moved on.

Now, older and wiser, Grace, through her writing wants to raise awareness around Fibromyalgia and Bullying to bring greater understanding and compassion to these topics.

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Sadie discusses her new book 'The Hidden World of a Foster-Girl".  An open and honest account of growing up in the Irish Foster Care system.  She overcame crippling anxiety, mental health issues and dyslexia to become a published author, Special Needs Assistant and pretty cool all-round wife, mother and friend to many.

If you're interested in the Irish Foster Care system this is a must-listen.  Whether you've been fostered, thinking of becoming a Foster Parent or working in the field, Sadie talks openly about the challenges she faced.

It's great to see that Sadie has come a long way from the terrified 9 month old baby who hated to be held and the adolescent who struggled with school and relationships.

Sadie now epitomises 'Being Brilliant' as she moves through her life with great determination.

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Elizabeth Bolger James is a Changemaker. What's a Changemaker? It's someone who takes creative action to solve a social problem.

She has overcome many challenges in her life.  She's hear to tell us what she's learnt and her many stories had me rivetted, especially her close encounter with a World War II bomb!

When Elizabeth gave up alcohol, she lost many life-long friendships.  When the pandemic struck, she realised that a lot of people were lonely and looking for a way to connect with people to form new friendships.  Elizabeth started the 'Wexford Daisy Chain of New Friends' via Facebook and it took off immediately.  Now with over 2.2k members, the group is growing each week and connecting people all over Wexford and the South East of Ireland.  Elizabeth's dream is to create a Daisy Chain network in every county in Ireland.

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