On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we begin quietly, as someone is just getting over a horrific migraine (Mairead). There is a review of weighted blankets and talk of emotional support coats along with Phubbing, what not to do in friendships, the price of being a SAHM and the draw of Instagram. You can email us [email protected]
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And we are back ... First Podcast of 2025 and its our two year Birthday. Its full steam ahead with catch ups about No present holidays and Vows for 2025. Mairead is on a mission to get everyone in Ireland to lower their TV's and Jenny joins in on her perfect couch description. There is talk of mistaken dead seals, the Let Them Theory, Don't die Documentary and lots more.
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Its our last Podcast of 2024! We discuss our Womanifesto for 2025 and look back on our chosen listened to, watched and read of 2024. 
Thank you so much for listening throughout the year ... we've had so many highs including publishing our first book together 'What We Know Now, which as we always say, would not exist without this podcast and you, our listeners. 
We will  be back in January 2025 and we really look forward to starting the year  together and hearing all the news.
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
J&M xx

And just like that its chapter 5, Being Human.
Lots in this chapter starting with the idea that we need to process past hurts in order to live good lives. Jenny thinks we should probably all be going to therapy but unfortunately its impossible for so many due to the cost. There is lots of self help out there and we go through a list of 'Things to help' on page 78. Mairead gives us her thoughts on self care and of course we talk about Mobile Phones and their hold on all of us. 
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We would love to hear your thoughts
 

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow its all about Buy Buy Buy and how we can all try stop the insanity. One woman's war on plastic toys and Jenny tells about working on her 2025 home manifesto. Mairead needs help on an ongoing house issue and The colour of the year is out ... see what you think. There is movie and book recommendations and an email from a listener looking for advice on what to do. email us [email protected]

Moving on to Chapter four ... Motherhood.
Jenny talks about the reality of becoming a first time mum and what it really felt like at the time. Mairead talks about similar feelings and both agree that it is the steepest learning curve of their lives. In the book there is some advice for anyone new into the world of Motherhood. Mairead talks about the plans she always had for a fourth baby that unfortunately never happened and the IVF journey she went on. And there is a chat about the word Motherhood and how it doesn't have to necessarily involve having biological children - 'To be female is to mother, and for the most part we should be mothering ourselves'.
As always we would love to hear your thoughts - you can email us 
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On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow Jenny gives us a history lesson in kissing. Mairead reviews some Christmas movies out now and we learn that Ties are in! More mobile phone chats about Beauty filers on TikTok and Barbie flip phones. A bit of a chat about family traditions and bringing back some 80's parenting - just say NO!! And we end on Orchid killing and the dreaded NITS!!
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Straight into Chapter three and its one that EVERYONE has an opinion on - Weddings. We both think that the answer to a perfect wedding is not listening to anyone else's opinion and just doing what you and your partner want ... but its hard! Mairead has had two weddings and hated both her dresses. Jenny went wedding dress shopping on her own and recommends it for a stress free way to say yes to that dress (or suit). We write about the do's and don't of weddings and look at the alternatives. We'd love to know your thoughts - you can send us emails to [email protected]

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On this weeks podcast @jennyandmaireadnow Jenny assures us all that she is NOT FREAKING OUT ABOUT CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR. Mairead is not believing it for a second. There are chats about Paris and the Love Wall, turning 18 and time flying by. Mairead talks about the 4B movement and working wherever she goes now. And there may be some singing and talk of joining a choir. You can email us [email protected]

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We are moving on to chapter two - its a good one ... Relationships. 
We talk about crushes, trying to meet someone in the modern world, online dating, the pros and the cons. Why we both think we need to bring back the slow set, the loveliness of middle aged love and owning the word 'content'. These are just highlights of all that is covered in the book - we hope you can have your own copy and let us know your thoughts.

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