E194: Protecting Yourself when Separating, Divorce Law and Prenups with Karen O’Leary

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   S17 · E199 · 12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 17 minNew

   E199: A Stroke at 35: Clodagh Dunlop on Locked-In Syndrome and Rebuilding Her Life

   Clodagh Dunlop is a PSNI detective who had a stroke at just 35, leaving her with locked-in syndrome. Her only way to communicate was by blinking one eye. Today, she is back working full-time in a job she loves. Clodagh shares the stroke warning signs she dismissed and why she wishes she had trusted what her body was telling her. She opens up about being able to hear and feel everything while desperately wanting to tell her mum she was going to be okay. This conversation is about how you keep going when your life looks nothing like you planned. Clodagh talks about accepting what happened…

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   S17 · E198 · 5 Oct 2026 · 48 min

   E198: Paddy Raff: The Man Behind the Laughs

   Paddy Raff is one of Northern Ireland’s best known comedians, a stand-up performer and comedy writer who went from making funny videos for family and friends to selling out Belfast’s SSE Arena. Paddy talks about growing up in West Belfast, the early social media videos that unexpectedly went viral and how quickly his stand-up career took off. He opens up about family life, his sister Sarah and how growing up with a sibling with special needs shaped his perspective on life and how he treats people. He also talks about creativity and ADHD, the impact of AI on comedy and human connection,…

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   S17 · E197 · 28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

   E197: Building a Beauty Brand: Louise McDonnell (LMD) on Business, Family & Body Image

   Louise McDonnell, better known as LMD, is a makeup artist, content creator and beauty entrepreneur behind LMD Cosmetics, LMD Beauty and Pearla Bay. Louise shares the real story behind her success and speaks openly about parts of her life she has never discussed publicly before. From building her career in makeup and growing a huge social media following, to family pressures, burnout, body image, dieting and realising that food had become a coping mechanism, Louise gives an honest look at what has happened behind the scenes. She also talks about business growth, showing up online, taking…

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   S16 · E196 · 27 Jul 2026 · 59 min

   E196: Classical Singer Russell Watson on the Diagnosis that Changed Everything

   Russell Watson is one of the world’s most successful classical singers, with more than seven million albums sold and performances for royalty, presidents and the Pope. Russell Watson shares how he went from factory night shifts and working men’s clubs in Salford, England, to international success. He opens up about the warning signs that were dismissed as stress, the life changing diagnosis that followed and the moment he realised everything could change. Russell also talks about surviving serious illness, rebuilding his career, staying grounded through fame and why talent, hard work and…

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   S16 · E195 · 20 Jul 2026 · 53 min

   E195: Black Paddy on Irish Humour, Racism and the Man Behind the Viral Videos

   Black Paddy (Fabu-D) is one of Ireland’s most recognisable online personalities, a comedian, storyteller and content creator known for travelling through towns across the island, meeting people, sharing laughs and bringing his own energy everywhere he goes. He shares the story behind Black Paddy, coming to Ireland from Nigeria, building a life here, and becoming a bridge between cultures. He opens up about Irish humour, racism, social media, fatherhood, faith, comedy and the personal battles that shaped the man behind the viral videos. A funny, honest and powerful conversation about…

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   S16 · E192 · 6 Jul 2026 · 1 hr

   E193: Stephen McCammon on Menarys, Family Business, Retail Resilience and 103 Years on the High Street

   Stephen McCammon is the Managing Director and owner of Menarys, the historic department store chain with a story that goes back over 103 years. Stephen shares the story behind Menarys, from its beginnings in Dungannon in 1923 to becoming one of Northern Ireland’s most recognised family retail businesses, now with 25 stores in 2026. He talks about the ring that reminds him where it all began, growing up during the Troubles, surviving bomb damage, the credit crunch, Covid, and the collapse of Arcadia. Stephen also opens up about leadership, succession, rebuilding after setbacks, and why…

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   S16 · E192 · 29 Jun 2026 · 57 min

   E192: Losing Both Parents & Sister in One Night & finding Strength Through Grief with Marie Boyle

   Marie Boyle works in Snaubs Boutique in Newry, but behind her warmth, humour and positivity is a story of unimaginable loss. At just 21 years old, Marie lost both of her parents and her sister in one night. Marie shares what happened, how she found a way to keep going, and the tools that helped her live through grief, including talking, meditation, EFT tapping, energy healing, signs, faith and learning how to be kind to herself on the hardest days. This is a powerful conversation about grief, trauma, loss, resilience, healing and learning how to live again after the worst thing imaginable.…

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   S16 · E191 · 22 Jun 2026 · 56 min

   E191: Father Conor McGrath on Priesthood, Social Media and Changing How People See the Church

   Father Conor McGrath is a Catholic priest, vocations director and one of the youngest men to become a parish priest in Ireland. Father Conor talks about being called to priesthood from a young age, becoming ordained at 25, and what life as a priest is really like today. Faith, loneliness, people walking away from the Catholic Church, social media, women in the Church, leadership, parish life, different cultures coming together, and why asking questions about religion matters were all discussed. Whether you are a person of faith, have stepped away from the Church, or are simply curious about…

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   S16 · E190 · 15 Jun 2026 · 50 min

   E190: Olivia McVeigh on Alopecia, Endometriosis and Learning to Be Confident

   Olivia McVeigh is a makeup artist, entrepreneur, content creator, podcast host and advocate who has built a powerful online community through her honesty around alopecia, endometriosis, confidence and women’s health. Olivia opens up about losing her hair, learning to wear wigs with confidence, being diagnosed with endometriosis after years of pain, and why female pain is too often ignored. She talks about being put into menopause at 24, the reality of living with alopecia, the importance of advocating for yourself, and why she refuses to let online opinions stop her from showing up. Olivia…

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    S16 · E189 · 8 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

    E189: The Truth About Property Development, Business & Bouncing Back with Gary McCausland

    Gary McCausland is a very successful property developer, businessman, founder and CEO of The Richland Group, founder of Hubflow, former Channel 5 TV presenter and author of How to Make a Million from Property . From starting out counting sausages in a factory to building businesses across Belfast, London and beyond, Gary shares the real story behind his journey, including the highs of success, the impact of the 2008 financial crash, and how he rebuilt after nearly losing everything. Gary also gives honest advice on property investment, negotiation, leadership, making better decisions and why…