We’re all taking a breath on this week’s episode of Girls With Goals and getting our heads around the important things in life. Niamh Maher is joined by former model and motivational speaker Alison Canavan, she describes her journey through mindfulness and meditation and how it’s completely transformed her life. Síle Seoige also joins us to talk about Yoga and how a good scream can really perk up your day. The captain of the Irish Women’s Netball team Gen Slater joins us for our Spotlight On Sport, we’re talking about funding… or in the case of their sport the lack thereof!

On this week’s episode Niamh Maher is joined in studio by editor of Her.ie Gillian Fitzpatrick and head of content for JOE Paddy McKenna. To mark International Women’s Day on the 8th of March , we’re tackling gender equality in sport, raising young women, Repeal the 8th and much more. Helen Keogh of World Vision Ireland talks to us about tackling global poverty and keeping girls in education and we’re also joined by rugby coach Jess Myles who’s working tirelessly to keep young girls motivated and interested in sport.

On this week’s episode Niamh Maher is joined by an all-male panel (a ‘manel’ if you will) to discuss the trials and tribulations of online dating, re-incarnation, masturbating to Instagram and the housing crisis. Comedian and actor PJ Gallagher shares some incredible advice on how to get out of an awkward date, while Newstalk’s Richard Chambers gives us an almighty scoop on Ireland’s road conditions. We’re also joined by professional curler ‘Miguel’… we don’t want to give anything away, but the world of curling will never be the same again.

We’re feeling pretty beautiful this week!

Niamh Maher is joined on the panel by beauty blogger and influencer Triona McCarthy, fresh off the plane from New York Fashion Week, she has tales of trends and awkward selfies with Whoopi Goldberg to share. Pamela Laird of Moxi Loves joins us to talk eye-catchers and her next top secret product and are you on the fence about laser or mesotherapy? If so Sharon Donlon of Sensius Clinic is here to spill the beans and share a treat with all our listeners.

Noughties fashion, saggy boob movements, and feeling comfortable at any age is also on the agenda this week. Ciara Griffin, captain of the Irish Women’s Rugby Team, joins us for our Spotlight On Sport.

On this week’s episode Niamh Maher is joined by Dr Carla O’Neill of The Marie Keating Foundation and Dr Caitriona Hencion of the Irish Family Planning Association. It’s all about health this week as Niamh embarks on a (long overdue) smear test and takes everyone along for the ride, she’s also joined in studio by two sisters Ashling and Aoife O’Regan who share their personal stories about the importance of getting screened. We also speak to cancer survivor Ashley Coffey who has an incredible message of hope and we find out why women are afraid to prioritise their own health.

On this week’s episode, Niamh Maher is joined on the panel by scientist Niamh Shaw and PR guru Lisa Regan. It’s all about careers, running your own business, expectation V’s reality, and Ireland’s most undiscovered attraction… Dundalk Shopping Centre. Aside from discussing life on Mars, we’re also talking about minimalism and how our lives COULD be transformed if we were to get rid of all the sh*t and live a ‘life of less’. Irish Ballet dancer Monica Loughman joins us for our ‘Spotlight’ interview… she shares her story of moving to Russia at the age of 14 to pursue her dreams of becoming a Prima Ballerina.

Have we all been influenced enough? On this week’s episode Niamh Maher is joined by journalist Colette Sexton and actor Amy De Bhrún to talk about photo-editing scandals, begrudgery, and the future of influencers. ‘The Make Up Fairy’ Joanne Larby also joins us and shares an inside perspective on the business behind the glamour. We’re also talking about the #TimesUp campaign in Hollywood and New York Basketball player Tiffany Corselli joins us for our Spotlight On Sport.

On this episode of Girls With Goals we flew to the UK to chat with Aisling Bea and Angela Scanlon. We spoke about ethical fashion and how tiny personal choices can affect huge change… we also discussed the Repeal the 8th Movement in Ireland and how trampolines are the new Child Of Prague. For our Spotlight On Sport this week dancing queen Anna Geary joined us on the line to talk tango, athleticism and that competitive sporting edge.

We’re heading off on a mighty adventure this week! Niamh Maher is joined by award winning travel bloggers Tara Povey and Stephanie Buckley to talk about ultimate European getaways, awe inspiring staycations and why we should ALL try solo travel. A couple of special guests will be popping in from Australia and Brazil and we also find out how to (finally) pack like a pro. Personal trainer and online coach Siobhan O’Hagan joins us for our Spotlight On Sport, she talks about balance and how to stay on track while travelling the world.

In the first episode of 2018 Niamh is joined by body positive advocate Sarah Tyrell and founder of The Better Life Project Sarah Doyle. We’re tackling resolutions, back to work anxiety, whether WhatsApp groups are actually healthy for us AND we uncover an uncomfortable secret crush… which is no longer secret. Our athlete of the week is legendary Irish long distance runner Catherina McKiernan.