Newstalk Breakfast Weekends

Bridgerton has been signed up for a second series on Netflix, but until then, what other period dramas are worth watching?

John Fardy, presenter of Newstalk's Screentime joined Susan Keogh to discuss.

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Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Lecturer in Mathematics and Education at UCD and mother of two boys, including a new born baby, joined Susan to discuss the prospect of the HSE cutting the position of lactation consultant in Dublin South East - an invaluable service available to so many new mothers in the area as well as online.

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Susan was joined by Professor Kingston Mills of the schools of Biochemistry and Immunology at TCD to discuss the growing fears that the UK variant of Covid 19 could be linked to a higher death rate, the proposed travel restrictions being considered by the government, and to give his assessment on the Astra Zeneca supply issue here in Ireland.

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In January we are bombarded with advertisements for diets and exercise programs. You cannot escape the numerous weight loss regimes. But what effect does this have on people living with a diagnosed or undiagnosed eating disorder? 

The support organisation BodyWhys have released their statistics for 2020 which shows an increase of 110% in people using their online group supports and an increase of 98% in family members of people with an eating disorder - seeking assistance from them. To discuss this further, Susan was joined by Harriet Parsons, Training and Development Manager with BodyWhys.

If you or or somebody close to you is looking for help dealing with an eating disorder, then you can find out more information at the BodyWhys website for details on the support services that they offer, including the PiLaR programme for families and supporters. Their helpline is 01-2107906, or you can email them at [email protected] or you can visit their website Bodywhys.ie

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We are all aware of the stark rise in Covid figures and the impact it is having on so many Irish businesses. But some companies are looking for more to be done to help business get through to the other side.

One such business is the Irish travel agency ‘Click and Go’ and it’s CEO Paul Hackett, who joined Susan to discuss. 

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Many of us were left reeling by the scenes on Wednesday evening as a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in Washington DC.

However, for many people it was not the violence that caught their attention but the reaction from capitol police which spoke to the disparity in how US law enforcement treats people of colour as opposed to those who are white.

Bonnie Greer, playwright, author, and columnist with 'The New European' joined Susan to discuss.

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Next Monday, January 11th, learning will be going remote again for primary and secondary school children.

And considering the toll that it took on parents and guardians alike during the last lockdown, the potential prospect of juggling work, home, and teaching your kids will fill many people with dread.

To give some tips on how to manage all of this Susan was joined by Ciara Reilly, Assistant Lecturer in Education at the Marino Institute of Education.

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For many of us the new year signals a time when we look at our career and wonder if its really the right one for us.

But it can be difficult separating the usual back-to-work-blues after Christmas from something more deep-rooted.

Lynda Barry from Lynda Barry Career Consulting joined Susan to discuss.

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A crucial few days lie ahead in US politics as Tuesday January 5th sees the Georgia Senate runoff elections and on January 6th, Republicans will make a last-ditch effort to overturn the presidential election results during a congressional meeting.

Gina London, Former CNN Anchor and Sunday Independent Journalist joined Susan to discuss.

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It goes without saying that we must all pull together in the effort to push back the spread of Covid-19 among our communities, but saying it and doing it are two very different things.

It is essential that we all maintain a positive outlook in the face of a third lockdown but how might we do that when our mood slumps or if we begin to dwell on the difficulties and challenges we're facing?

Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist and owner of Maynooth Counselling joined Susan to discuss.

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