The Women's Podcast

13/01/2025

New Episode 🎧

Pharmacist and podcaster Sheena Mitchell talks to Róisín Ingle about what has led to the delay in the roll-out of free HRT and how she would like to see the scheme improved when it's finally implemented 🎧

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

25/12/2024

From all of us here at The Women's Podcast, we wish you a very happy and joyful Christmas 🎄 Thank you for listening to us throughout the year.

24/12/2024

Navigating the festive season without alcohol is something you must get yourself ready for, says writer and recovery advocate Mary-Kate Harrington, who suggests having an “accountability buddy” on hand to confide in during vulnerable moments.

Listen to our latest episode here ⬇️

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

20/12/2024

New Episode 🎧

This week we're exploring the joys of a dry or sober-curious Christmas. We hear three different perspectives on drinking (or not) during the festivities with writer Mary-Kate Harrington, Women's Podcast producer Suzanne Brennan and presenter Róisín Ingle.

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

13/12/2024

New Episode 🎧

This week, Róisín Ingle is joined by Cork women Ena Howell and Margaret Carmody. Both feature in the new documentary ‘Housewife of the Year’ which is in Irish cinemas now. Listen to their conversation here ⬇️

In association with Kildare Village

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

05/12/2024

In our latest episode, the book club share their favourite reads of 2024.

Here, Ann Ingle recommends the second novel from author Bella Mackie, What a Way to Go, but explains why she didn't end up giving it to a friend.

Full episode here ➡️ https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/the-womens-podcast/the-book-club-best-reads-of-2024/

29/11/2024

New Episode 🎧

Journalist Arezo Rahimi talks to Róisín Ingle about the underground network of schools in Afghanistan bringing hope and education to thousands of young girls.

In association with Kildare Village

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

21/11/2024

🎧 General Election Special: What are the political parties promising women?

What do their manifestos say about women’s healthcare, childcare or how to address record levels of domestic violence? And why have women's issues not featured more prominently in the campaign?

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

20/11/2024

This week on The Women’s podcast, we’re handing over the microphone to Róisín Ingle’s teenage daughters Joya and Priya to talk about what life is like for teen girls in 2024.

We also hear from author and teen mentor Chelsey Goodan on how best to navigate the mother-teen daughter relationship.

In association with Kildare Village.

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

11/11/2024

In this episode, poet Donna Ashworth reads 'Wildflower' from her latest collection of poetry 'Growing Brave'. She also talks to Róisín Ingle about "embracing the cringe" and how she hopes her words will spread positivity far and wide.

https://pod.link/1040117877

09/11/2024

New Episode 🎧

Poet Donna Ashworth joins us to talk about her upcoming trip to Dublin. The Scottish poet will be flying over to appear as a special guest at Jan Brierton’s Wild Words, an evening of poetry and spoken word at the Ambassador Theatre on November 28th.

🎧 https://pod.link/1040117877

08/11/2024

New Episode 🎧

‘I’m thinking of the dozens of women who have accused Trump of sexual assault and his deep friendship with Jeffrey Epstein'

Róisín Ingle and Kathy Sheridan reflect on the US election result and what Trumpism 2.0 will mean for women in America and around the world ⬇️

In association with Kildare Village

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

01/11/2024

New episode 🎧

Podcasters and best friends Jenny Kelly and Mairéad Ronan talk to Róisín Ingle about friendship, sobriety and their new book What We Know NOW. Listen here ⬇️

In association with Kildare Village.

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

20/10/2024

Book Club: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

It's the long-awaited fourth novel from the best selling author. Here's a few thoughts from our book clubbers Niamh Towey, Bernice Harrison, Róisìn and Ann Ingle.

💡 "I devoured it in a couple of days"

💡 "A very unsatisfactory read"

💡 "I didn't want to stop reading it"

Listen to their full review here ⬇️

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

18/10/2024

Have your say on honouring Irish women: Are there any Irish streets, buildings, places or structures that should be named, or renamed, after women?

Which women should have places, streets or structures around Ireland named after them? We would like to hear your thoughts

17/10/2024

New Episode 🎧

On Friday 18th October, Mary Lavin Place will be officially unveiled in Dublin, it's the first public space to be named after a female Irish writer. In this episode, Lavin’s granddaughter Kathleen McMahon reflects on the writer’s life and legacy.

In association with Kildare Village

https://pod.link/1040117877

09/10/2024

In this wide ranging conversation, author and blogger Ruth Crilly talks to Róisín Ingle about Botox, evolving beauty ideals and her career as an 00s fashion model.

Listen back here ⬇️

https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/the-womens-podcast/ruth-crilly-skincare-for-kids-is-insanity/

In association with Kildare Village

03/10/2024

New Episode 🎧

Author, content creator and veteran fashion model Ruth Crilly tells Róisín Ingle all about her new memoir, How Not to be a Supermodel, which lifts the lid on her time as an early noughties fashion model ⬇️

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle