The Women's Podcast

In this episode we hear from two people about the abuse they faced and about how speaking out, although extremely difficult, changed the course of their lives and work: Lynn Rosenthal, who from 2009 to 2014 served as the first-ever White House Advisor on Violence Against Women and Colm O'Gorman who is now the director of Amnesty Ireland. They both spoke to the Safe Ireland Summit before Christmas and we are grateful to Sharon O'Halloran and Simone George of Safe Ireland for granting us access to their important gathering.

On January 21st, the day after the inauguration of President Trump, an estimated 150,000 women are expected to march on Washington. Our host Kathy Sheridan talks to activist Ailbhe Smyth, American journalist Jill Filipovic and broadcaster Sarah Carey about why Trump has got women marching, about successful female-led protests through history and about how the ailing Democrat party need to mobilise as they face into four years of Trump.

On January 21st, the day after the inauguration of President Trump, an estimated 150,000 women are expected to march on Washington. Our host Kathy Sheridan talks to activist Ailbhe Smyth, American journalist Jill Filipovic and broadcaster Sarah Carey about why Trump has got women marching, about successful female-led protests through history and about how the ailing Democrat party need to mobilise as they face into four years of Trump.

More from the Safe Ireland summit on domestic violence held in Dublin before Christmas. Louise O'Neill talks about why, by the age of 18, she had come to accept that being groped and touched was just the price you had to pay for moving through the world in a female body. And Rory O'Neill aka Panti Bliss explores the cultural 'rules' laid down to men and women. 'Our society decided women would be the peacocks. We gave them the tools of peacockery and insisted that they use them. At the same time our culture said to men: you are not allowed to use any of those tools. I say feck that. It's not fair on women or men'

More from the Safe Ireland summit on domestic violence held in Dublin before Christmas. Louise O'Neill talks about why, by the age of 18, she had come to accept that being groped and touched was just the price you had to pay for moving through the world in a female body. And Rory O'Neill aka Panti Bliss explores the cultural 'rules' laid down to men and women. 'Our society decided women would be the peacocks. We gave them the tools of peacockery and insisted that they use them. At the same time our culture said to men: you are not allowed to use any of those tools. I say feck that. It's not fair on women or men'

Who are the women to watch out for in 2017? From Selina Cartmell the new director of The Gate Theatre to Germany's Angela Merkel by way of a sharp right turn to France's Marine Le Pen, our panel look ahead to the women who will be making waves. Gathered around the table with host Kathy Sheridan are Senator Lynn Ruane, columnist and commentator Alison O'Connor, Irish Times Europe Correspondent Suzanne Lynch and columnist and playwright Hilary Fannin. Una Mullally talks to France Correspondent Lara Marlowe about the rise and rise of Le Pen. And with his inauguration only days away, we also look at the spectre of President Trump and the impact of his presidency on women in the months and years ahead.

Who are the women to watch out for in 2017? From Selina Cartmell the new director of The Gate Theatre to Germany's Angela Merkel by way of a sharp right turn to France's Marine Le Pen, our panel look ahead to the women who will be making waves. Gathered around the table with host Kathy Sheridan are Senator Lynn Ruane, columnist and commentator Alison O'Connor, Irish Times Europe Correspondent Suzanne Lynch and columnist and playwright Hilary Fannin. Una Mullally talks to France Correspondent Lara Marlowe about the rise and rise of Le Pen. And with his inauguration only days away, we also look at the spectre of President Trump and the impact of his presidency on women in the months and years ahead.

New year, new you? How impractical not to mention predictable. But here's a radical notion - what about celebrating what is already great about you? We asked dozens of women a question: what do you like about yourself? From Amy Huberman to Marian Keyes, Louise O'Neill to Nancy Ashmawy, women of all ages and backgrounds told us about their best bits and the answers are as varied as the women themselves. At a time of the year when magazines and advertisements like to perpetuate the idea that we need to "fix" ourselves, we are looking on the bright side with a glass half full of self love. We hope this episode offers an uplifting, inspiring start to 2017. Happy New Year!

New year, new you? How impractical not to mention predictable. But here's a radical notion - what about celebrating what is already great about you? We asked dozens of women a question: what do you like about yourself? From Amy Huberman to Marian Keyes, Louise O'Neill to Nancy Ashmawy, women of all ages and backgrounds told us about their best bits and the answers are as varied as the women themselves. At a time of the year when magazines and advertisements like to perpetuate the idea that we need to "fix" ourselves, we are looking on the bright side with a glass half full of self love. We hope this episode offers an uplifting, inspiring start to 2017. Happy New Year!

We had some cracking episodes in 2016 so we are sharing the best of the year with you here. Remember Caitlin Moran being hilarious with Una Mullally pre-Brexit? And Carina Fitzpatrick telling host Kathy Sheridan why she took her top off at Knockanstockan music festival? The podcast also features Claire Woods, the young woman who came in with baby Alexandra to talk about an unexpected pregnancy and her decision - after booking flights to the UK for an abortion - to have her baby. What a year it's been. Enjoy this Trump-free episode. Thanks for listening and we look forward to bringing you many more highlights in 2017.