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Your 20s are often sold to us as the ‘make or break’ decade - the time you’re supposed to find your passion, build a career, meet the right person, travel the world, buy a house, and somehow still make it to the gym.  

 But for a lot of people, it’s not that simple. It can feel messy, uncertain, and nothing like what you expected. So why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to have it all figured out so early?  

 Michael Burton has shared his thoughts on navigating life in your 20s on his Tiktok and he chats to Marty about it...

As a nation we are obsessed with our health and fitness. 

 Sean Casey and Evan Daly have capitalised on our obsession, they've generated a booming business with the glean app – they help people improve their fitness and lose weight long term. They chatted to Marty Guilfoyle about their business journey.

You can find out more @gleannapp on socials!

Sew Sustainable, a creative education initiative using sewing and costume design to teach sustainability in schools. Discover how hands-on learning is stitching together environmental awareness and creativity in the classroom.

Mentalist, Speaker & Subconscious Mind specialist Keith Barry joins Valerie on iRadio's Groupchat ahead of his upcoming tour dates with ‘Unhinged’. The big question... can he read Valerie's mind over the radio? 

We’d like to welcome back Colin and Isabelle to iRadios Groupchat , the brains behind ‘Craic on Travels’ which is a group travel company bringing Irish people together to have the craic and see the world. They share some of their upcoming trips with Valerie...

On this weeks business spotlight Emma Coffey chats to Valerie about her business journey. Emma started her leisurewear brand Final Bend as a side hustle while she was in school and now she’s running not just one, but two businesses, including UGC.ie

Blathnaid Raleigh is a 27 year old from Mullingar, she chats to Valerie about the launch of her book 'Aftermath'. Aftermath is the story of the impact rape had on Bláthnaid's life and the wider effects on her family and community. It is also testimony to one woman's determination not to allow the actions of one predator define her life.

We’ve got a brand new segment for you Trade Secrets- and it’s all about lifting the lid on jobs you might not know much about, or careers you’ve always been curious about but never quite knew how to get started in. 

Eden Raper has completed an undergraduate degree and she's now studying in the Kings Inn to become a barrister. She shares her advice with Valerie McHugh

Laura Dowling AKA The Fabulous Pharmacist joins Valerie to chat all things female health, shes on a mission to empower women with knowledge, travelling the country with her Viva la Vulva tour, she's also recently launched a book called 'Love your Vulva'.

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and today we’re shining a light on a condition that’s often misunderstood, especially when it comes to adults. 

While many associate ADHD with hyper kids in school, the reality is far more complex - and far more personal for people like Molly Roberts who I’ll be chatting to shortly. She wasn’t diagnosed until adulthood, she shares her thoughts with Valerie.