Lynda with a why?

On this Special anniversary episode Lynda talks with guest host Jenny Flynn about body image and how watching the Kardashians and following certain people on social media can affect how you view yourself. 

This week on Lynda with a Why Lynda speaks to the Instagram sensation that is Killian Sundermann. Killian is a video editor turned comic genius. His videos on Instagram have kept us all laughing throughout the past few years and at the ripe age of 27 this is just the beginning for Killian. Killian is an activist and speaks so passionately about the worlds issues. He is also in a band called the Sleaze, honestly Killian Sundermann can do it all!! and thats what we find out in this interview. 

Lynda chats to the comedian Shane Dan Byrne on this weeks episode. Shane has kept everyone laughing through the pandemic with his characters and videos. He tells us how he started out and how doing stand up comedy is a rollercoaster of emotions. Shane also gives us an insight into how he came up with his iconic character Shannon. 

This week is the best episode yet of Lynda with a why? Lynda chats to the amazing Gina Daly. Gina speaks about everything from starting her Instagram account to her new book which is just about to be released entitled "The Daly Dish Rides Again." Gina speaks about her beautiful family and how working with her husband the famous Mister Dish has brought them so close. Ginas Father (Daddy Dish - can you see the trend here) has recently come to stay with her family. She has an honest chat with Lynda bout how Instagram can't show all of a person only one little snippet. Gina speaks so open and honestly about her weight struggles and how she overcame her body image issues and girls and guys I give you a little hint it all starts with YOU!!! This podcast should be listened to by all of Ginas fans as it brings you that little bit closer to her and her family. She also gives a little insight of the new book.

This is a special edition of the Lynda with a Why podcast with Lyndas best friend of 20 years Jenny Flynn. Lynda and Jenny talk about the past 20 years of friendship every funny story in between. This is the most hilarious podcast Lynda has ever recorded. 

Denise Smith is a Journalist and works as the Fashion and Beauty editor in the Sunday World. She speaks about undercover work she done for the paper and all the glitz and glam of the photoshoots she's on. Denise went through a few life changes this year and this podcast is a true story of how hope and happiness can be just around the corner no matter how heartbroken you are. Denise Smith really is Irelands Carrie Bradshaw. 

This week Lynda chats to skin specialist Niamh O'Rourke. Niamh has been in the industry for over 12 years. She gives us all the tips we need to get the best glow from our skin, and a few little secrets to slowing down the age process. She tells us all the products every women and man should own to make sure you have beautiful skin. 

7 years ago on a flight to San Fransisco Lynda sat beside a stranger on a plane. Who ended up being the brilliant author that is Jasper Gibson. Jasper told her she should start a podcast and 7 years later Lynda has her own podcast and Jasper has a new book out, its funny how the world works. In this podcast they speak to each other again for the first time since they met on the plane. They talk about the resilience and thick skin all writers need to perfect their craft. Jasper gives great advice to all the Lynda with a why listeners who want to start writing. 

Jasper tells all about his new book The Octopus Man and it wouldn't be a Lynda with a why episode without laughter. 

Lynda and Julie sit down for the chats about how Julie changed her career path from secondary school teacher to comedian. This podcast is so inspiring for anyone who has a dream to do something different with their lives and the message is JUST DO IT!! They also talk about Julies new little baby Ted and all the struggles us women go through bringing the babies into the world. Full of laughter and fun this episode is a must listen.

Some people used the crazy year that was 2020 to over indulge and gain a few lockdown pounds! Lynda is included as one of these people. But the guest on this episode took 2020 as the opportunity to change her entire life!! Nicola Guilfoyle a mother of 3 from Tipperary joined Slimming World on the 6th of Jan 2020 and has since lost 12 stone!!! She brings Lynda through everything she done to achieve this including mentally getting herself ready for the change in her life. They also speak about bereavement, growing up different and how everything in our lives shapes who we are. This is the best podcast to listen to to end 2020