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The final Girls With Goals of the year is here! In studio this week Niamh Maher is joined by the editors of Her.ie to take a look back at some of the top (and slightly bizarre) stories of 2017. From makeup sponge testicles, to the Chip Cup that divided a nation, we’re covering it all. We’ll also listen back to some of our top female athletes, and some familiar voices are popping up in our ‘Best of 6 words’. While we’re looking back we’ll also have a sneak peek into the future with some exciting projects ahead for Her.ie in 2018.

We’re taking a look at the current housing crisis in Ireland, and talking to the people who are directly affected by it. Homelessness cannot be defined by one stereotype, there are many different reasons why people lose their homes. In this episode, 5 people from all different walks of life share their story.

We’re feeling VERY sexy on Girls With Goals. Joining us on the panel this week is social media influencer James Kavanagh who’s hoping to get the youth of Ireland talking about sex in an open and honest way. We’re also joined by Shawna Scott, the founder and owner of Sex Siopa.ie our FAVOURITE online sex shop. We’re talking about STIs, discussing bobble headed dildos, sex education with nuns and ending our sexual shame. For our Spotlight On Sport Niamh welcomes a legend of pole dancing Arlene Caffrey to talk empowerment, owning your own sexuality, and crazy strength.

For our Christmas Special this week we’ve invited our very first guest panellists back to share some of their Christmas traditions and festive plans for the season. Comedian Joanne McNally and former online scrapper turned personal trainer Rosemary McCabe talk Santa presents, office shenanigans, and being terrified of Elf on the shelf. For our Spotlight On Sport Niamh is joined by two time Olympian and modern pentathlon athlete Natalya Coyle, they’re discussing the importance of doping regulations, relaxing for Christmas and when the road to Tokyo will truly begin.

‘Woman-spreading’ has taken hold of social media… and we’re grabbing it by the balls! This week on Girls With Goals we’re tackling gender equality with Her.ie editor Gillian Fitzpatrick and writer Taryn De Vere joining Niamh Maher on the panel. Everything from crying in the office to penises on trains: we’re exploring what it means to have gender equality in modern Ireland. National record holder and former Olympian Deirdre Ryan joins us for our Spotlight On Sport to talk about life after the games and keeping young girls in sport.

‘Tis the season to eat and drink everything in sight! And that’s exactly what we plan on doing. On this week’s episode Niamh Maher is joined by Nutritional Therapist, author and former Miss World Rosanna Davison and Naturopath and founder of AOK Nutrition Aisling O’Kelly. They’re talking about keeping your gut healthy, finding out exactly what causes the dreaded bloat (is it poop?) and WHICH WINE WON’T GIVE YOU A HANGOVER (capital letters for the very important information). Former Irish International boxer turned fitness entrepreneur Debbie O’Reilly joins us for our Spotlight On Sport.

On this week’s episode Niamh Maher is joined on the panel by life coach Sarah Doyle and fashion guru Courtney Smith. They’re talking about growing old gracefully while examining our complete obsession with youth. They also delve into some rather odd yet philosophical (!) life rules to swear by. Three time Olympian and professional badminton player Chloe Magee also joins us this week for our Spotlight on Sport.

The weather is getting colder and ‘tis the season (apparently) to be cuffing! Niamh Maher and Her.ie journalist Orlaith Condon headed to the UK this week to chat with Laura Whitmore about the newest ‘seasonal’ dating trend. Seven episodes in and the Girls With Goals ladies are finally taking on our belly devils; they’re talking free bleeding, tampon tricks and period sex! Our athlete of the week, Sarah-Jane Perry, is the 7th best squash player in the world… Niamh can’t cope with this and completely fan-girls out.

On this week's episode, we're Tweeting and Facebooking up a storm with social media aficionados Pamela Joyce and Ciara Knight. The ladies are giving us the inside info on what it takes to go viral, the pressures of producing fire content and how border control brought them together. Our athlete of the week is 6 time Paralympic competitor Patrice Dockery.

This week we have a very special Spotlight on Sport, current World Record Marathon holder Paula Radcliffe discusses career highlights, doping in sport and retirement goals. Niamh is also joined in studio by funny woman Alison Spittle and GirlCrew co-founder Aine Mulloy to talk ouija boards, boomerang generations and getting sacked! Don't miss it...