Lunchtime Live

Lunchtime Live

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Lunchtime Live episodes

  • ADHD in relationships - how can you navigate it?

    When you are in a relationship with someone, what can the challenges be if your partner or yourself has ADHD? And, how can you overcome them?

    Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Jessica McKnight, Senior Counselling Psychologist.

    12 min
  • Should grandparents be paid for babysitting?

    Should grandparents be paid for minding their grandchildren?

    A study in the UK has found that 70% of grandparents want to provide some economic support for their children through babysitting grandkids.

    So, should the favour be returned?

    Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, Broadcaster and host of the Opinions Matter podcast, Broadcaster Claire Ronan and more.

    20 min
  • Making Babies: Breastfeeding Challenges

    Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.

    Andrea will be joined by an expert to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.

    This week, Andrea is joined by Aoife Kenny, NMH Clinical Midwife Specialist in Lactation to discuss the common challenges around breastfeeding, and how to navigate them.

    12 min
  • Does a bad weather forecast stop you from making plans?

    Does bad weather put you off doing things? Or do you ignore what the weather app says on your phone and make plans regardless of the weather forecast?

    Former Met Éireann Meteorologist and Forecaster Evelyn Cusack joins Andrea, as well as Journalist with Irish Independent Kirsty Blake Knox, to discuss.

    9 min
  • How bad can Irish stereotypes be?

    An Irish woman whose boss repeatedly shouted abuse at her in a “strong Irish accent” has been awarded more than £23,000 after an employment tribunal found she had been racially harassed.

    The Irish Government estimates that around 70 million people of Irish heritage live outside Ireland. From quips in movies and tv shows, to profiling at work, this seems to be happening everywhere.

    Have you ever had an experience about negative Irish stereotypes, particularly abroad?

    Andrea is joined by Irish people living abroad to discuss.

    16 min
  • Ask the Expert: Indoor Plants

    For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Botanist Pat Keville from Plant Store to answer any of your questions about indoor plants!

    11 min
  • Should brides plan their own hen weekend?

    Whether you’re a bride to be or a bridesmaid, you’ll know that a huge amount of planning goes into a hen weekend...

    Travel content creator and bride-to-be Éadaoin Fitzmaurice has said she wants to be hands on. So, is it the right way to go?

    Éadaoin joins Andrea, as well as Sandra Scharlach from Infusion Weddings, to discuss.

    9 min
  • Should you give your kids inheritance before you die?

    What are the pros and cons of giving your children their inheritance before you die? Sinead Ryan, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Independent and Presenter of The Home Show joins Andrea to discuss…

    Also joining to discuss is James Sexton of the National End Discrimination and Inheritance Tax Campaign Group, as well as listeners.

    22 min

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