Mother

By JOE MEDIA GROUP

Mother is a refreshingly different take on parent podcasting, brought to you by Her.ie and HerFamily.ie.

Each week, Keelin Moncrieff and her guests explore the art of matrescence and the

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How many episodes does Mother have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

Mother episodes:

August 28, 2025 Shauna Bannon | Balancing MMA and motherhood, lessons from the ring and raising resilient kids
In this episode, Keelin chats to Irish MMA fighter Shauna Bannon about juggling life as a professional athlete and a mother, how training became her therapy, and why hard things are still possible when you have the right support system.Mother is brought to you with thanks to Dairylea cheese. Set them free with Dairylea.
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50min
August 21, 2025 Rob Lipsett | Raising kids in Spain, importance of fitness and advice for dads
Our first episode of the new season is with the one and only Rob Libsett. In this episode, Keelin Moncrieff chats to Rob about his life in Spain, the cultural differences in raising a child abroad, his advice for dads and why fitness is important for both parents before, during and after pregnancy.

Mother is brought to you with thanks to Dairylea cheese. Set them free with Dairylea.
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47min
August 15, 2025 Mother is BACK! Season Four Trailer
We’re back! Mother is here for Season 4, with me, Keelin Moncrieff, diving deeper into the big, beautiful, messy world of motherhood.

This season, you’ll hear from world-class athletes balancing training with toddlers, advocates shaping a more inclusive future, frontline workers supporting mums when they need it most, and parents turning challenges into powerful platforms for change.

Expect honest chats, plenty of laughs, and maybe even a tear or two.This season of Mother is proudly sponsored by Dairylea Cheese - the creamy, snackable favourite that’s been making life easier (and tastier) for families for generations.

New episodes every Thursday from August 21st, on all streaming platforms.
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May 08, 2025 Katriona O'Sullivan | Breaking the poverty cycle, the power of empathy and need for more services
Our guest this week is the amazing Katriona O'Sullivan. Katriona is the award-winning author of 'Poor' which details her life growing up in poverty. She speaks with Keelin about her experiences, the help along the way that allowed her to break the cycle of poverty, how she changed her life while being a mum and how the services that allowed her to do so have been eroded since.
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May 01, 2025 Carla Roberts | Baby massage, raves and bringing the sparkle back
Joining Keelin Moncrieff in the studio this week is Carla Roberts. Carla is a baby massage therapist, a pound fitness icon and Mum of two. Keelin and Carla chat about the benefits of baby massage, the good parts about being pregnant, raving with babies and the importance of bringing the sparkle back post-baby.
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45min
April 24, 2025 Ivana Bacik | Motherhood in politics, importance of childcare and social media dangers
Our guest this week is Labour Party leader, Ivana Bacik. Ivana discusses her history as a politician, how it dates back to her mother handing out free condoms, Mary Robinson defending her in court and the feminism movement in Trinity. They talk about motherhood in politics and how she strikes a balancing act. And they look at some of the issues in Ireland surrounding motherhood like access to childcare, maternity leave and time off for mothers who suffer a miscarriage.
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50min
April 17, 2025 Liadán Hynes | Co-Parenting Dynamics, Childhood Reflections and Navigating Social Media Challenges
In this episode of Mother, listeners are invited into a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Liadán Hynes as she delves into the intricacies of co-parenting, personal growth, and navigating life after separation. Liadán shares reflections on her own upbringing, the impact of her parents progressive values, and how these experiences shaped her own approach to parenting, while she and Keelin also explore the challenges and joys of single parenthood, the evolving role of technology in children's lives, and the importance of creating a supportive community.
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49min
April 10, 2025 Ranae Von Meding | Child Equality Activism, Seeking Change for LGBTQ+ Families, and the IVF Journey
In this episode, Keelin sits down with Ranae von Meding, a child equality activist and mother of three. Ranae shares her journey from being an "accidental activist" to becoming the founder and CEO of Equality for Children, a non-profit organisation advocating for the rights of children in LGBTQ+ families in Ireland. She discusses the legislative challenges faced by such families, and also opens up about her personal experiences with reciprocal IVF, the legal battles she and her wife have faced, and the importance of public awareness and legislative change.
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55min
April 03, 2025 Seán Moncrieff | Lessons from My Dad, Embracing Imperfection and Being a Good Enough Parent
Back for Season 3, Keelin sits down with her dad, Seán, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about fatherhood, family, and the generational shifts in parenting. From the strict norms of Irish schools to raising kids in a changing world, Sean reflects on the moments that shaped him as a parent - learning to let go, embracing imperfection, and the bittersweet reality that you only have your children on loan.
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48min
December 19, 2024 Emma Doran | Teen pregnancy panic to stand-up Mam
Our guest this week is the absolutely hilarious Emma Doran. Emma and Keelin Moncrieff chat about her journey from getting pregnant while sitting her leaving cert, the panic in telling her parents, the ups and downs in learning to be a Mam to her life now as a stand-up comedian.
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