Have you ever heard the words "I'm so OCD" come out of someone's mouth, or even your own? Well, it seems society has the wrong end of the stick when it comes to an illness like OCD. The stereotyping of this disorder is overtly prevalent in all corners of society, and in this documentary, Aisling Smith talks about her story with the disorder, and her journey to recovery. 

This documentary was produced my Valerie McHugh, with interviewee Aisling Smith, and voiceover artist Jessica Bourke for an MAJ 2023 submission. 

*This programme contains themes of a sensitive nature which some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised.*

It's International Women's Day, and women's rights are at the forefront of many of our minds. This episode focuses on the systematic failings in our country for victims of human and child trafficking. Many of these victims are women and girls. Many of them remain invisible to both the Irish system and to society. 

I am joined by MEP Maria Walsh and Barrister Lorraine Lally to discuss the changes that need to be made in Ireland and Europe, and how people can recognise the signs that may mean someone has been trafficked. 

If you want to get in touch, message the podcast on Instagram at @thevent101.3, I'd love to hear from you. 

*This programme contains themes of a sensitive nature which some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised.*

This podcast is dedicated to Eve Cleary, who died from thrombosis at the age of just 21. In this episode, I am joined by her mother Melanie Sheehan-Cleary, who tells me about Eve, and the events that led up to her death in July 2019. I am also joined by Anne Marie O'Neill who is the Patient Founder of Thrombosis Ireland who shares the risks, signs and symptoms of a blood clot. 1 in 4 people die from causes related to thrombosis, and people in a risk category are urged to advocate for a Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Risk Assessment. 

Join us to learn more about the risks of blood clots, it is an educational and impactful listen. If you want to get in touch, message the podcast on Instagram at @thevent101.3, I'd love to hear from you. 

*This programme contains themes of an adult nature which some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised*

This podcast is dedicated to all of those who have suffered with gender based violence in their lives. In this episode, I am joined by Róisín Nic Lochlainn, NUIGSU President, Róísín McGrath, Vice-Auditor of FemSoc and Lorraine Lally, Barrister and Family Law Mediator. Each of these guests brings forward a different perspective on gender based violence in Ireland with some sharing their own experiences with this topic alongside some anonymous submissions from other Irish women. Each guest also brings with them an abundance of knowledge on the topic, which highlights the short comings of Irish Law and Garda Enforcement in Ireland. 

Join us in making a change. Our petition to the Minister for Justice will be released in the coming days, and we would urge you all to get involved and have your say.