Mother
Mother is a refreshingly different take on parent podcasting, brought to you by Her.ie and HerFamily.ie.
Each week, Keelin Moncrieff and her guests explore the art of matrescence and the impact becoming a mother has on our place in the world. From work and friends to body image and relationships, how do we maintain our sense of self as the world’s perception of us seemingly shifts?
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 24
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Caroline Snowe | Supporting pregnant women experiencing homelessness in Ireland
In this episode, Keelin speaks to Caroline Snowe from Anew, the only service in Ireland dedicated to supporting pregnant women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Caroline shares the realiti…
00:27:23 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Shauna Bannon | Balancing MMA and motherhood, lessons from the ring and raising resilient kids
In this episode, Keelin chats to Irish MMA fighter Shauna Bannon about juggling life as a professional athlete and a mother, how training became her therapy, and why hard things are still possible wh…
00:49:34 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Rob Lipsett | Raising kids in Spain, importance of fitness and advice for dads
Our first episode of the new season is with the one and only Rob Libsett. In this episode, Keelin Moncrieff chats to Rob about his life in Spain, the cultural differences in raising a child abroad, h…
00:46:26 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Mother is BACK! Season Four Trailer
We’re back! Mother is here for Season 4, with me, Keelin Moncrieff, diving deeper into the big, beautiful, messy world of motherhood.
This season, you’ll hear from world-class athletes balancing train…
00:00:47 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Katriona O'Sullivan | Breaking the poverty cycle, the power of empathy and need for more services
Our guest this week is the amazing Katriona O'Sullivan. Katriona is the award-winning author of 'Poor' which details her life growing up in poverty. She speaks with Keelin about her experiences, the …
00:52:58 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Carla Roberts | Baby massage, raves and bringing the sparkle back
Joining Keelin Moncrieff in the studio this week is Carla Roberts. Carla is a baby massage therapist, a pound fitness icon and Mum of two. Keelin and Carla chat about the benefits of baby massage, th…
00:44:58 |
Thu 01 May 2025
Ivana Bacik | Motherhood in politics, importance of childcare and social media dangers
Our guest this week is Labour Party leader, Ivana Bacik. Ivana discusses her history as a politician, how it dates back to her mother handing out free condoms, Mary Robinson defending her in court an…
00:49:43 |
Thu 24 Apr 2025
Liadán Hynes | Co-Parenting Dynamics, Childhood Reflections and Navigating Social Media Challenges
In this episode of Mother, listeners are invited into a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Liadán Hynes as she delves into the intricacies of co-parenting, personal growth, and navigating li…
00:48:49 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Ranae Von Meding | Child Equality Activism, Seeking Change for LGBTQ+ Families, and the IVF Journey
In this episode, Keelin sits down with Ranae von Meding, a child equality activist and mother of three. Ranae shares her journey from being an "accidental activist" to becoming the founder and CEO of…
00:54:34 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
Seán Moncrieff | Lessons from My Dad, Embracing Imperfection and Being a Good Enough Parent
Back for Season 3, Keelin sits down with her dad, Seán, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about fatherhood, family, and the generational shifts in parenting. From the strict norms of Irish sch…
00:47:39 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
Emma Doran | Teen pregnancy panic to stand-up Mam
Our guest this week is the absolutely hilarious Emma Doran. Emma and Keelin Moncrieff chat about her journey from getting pregnant while sitting her leaving cert, the panic in telling her parents, th…
00:59:05 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Louise Cooney | A mother's mental load, social media parents and loving the phases
Joining Keelin Moncrieff in studio this week is OG content creator Louise Cooney. In this episode, they talk about the weird world of navigating social media as mothers, the unseen pressures mothers …
00:39:23 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Jess Sheridan | IVF and family planning, midwifery and unplanned birth plans
Keelin Moncrieff is joined in studio by Jess Sheridan - a midwife and fertility specialist. They talk about midwifery in Ireland, the processes of fertility treatment, IVF uptake in recent years, and…
00:50:41 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
Grace Mongey Gernon | Self-Identity as a mother and who sets the rules?
Keelin Moncrieff is joined in studio this week is digital creator Grace Mongey Gernon and another soon-to-be mother of three. In this episode, they talk through the difficulty of breastfeeding, the r…
00:40:10 |
Thu 28 Nov 2024
Kelly Horrigan-Moore | The difference in boys, toy sharing and the dreaded forceps
Our guest in studio with Keelin Moncrieff is Kelly Horrigan-Moore, a model, content creator and Mum of one (soon to be two) boys. They chat about loving pregnancy, the difference in raising boys and …
00:48:01 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Niamh de Brún-Reid | Parenting dreamteam, importance of sleep and the GAA
Our first guest of season is two is the wonderful Niamh de Brún-Reid - a fashion and fitness creator, corporate queen and Mum all rolled into one. Keelin and Niamh chat about pregnancy, the struggle …
00:41:30 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
MOTHER is back! Season two trailer
The Mother Pod is back for season two. Keelin Moncrieff is back talking motherhood, babies and everything that comes with them. This season we'll be joined by some brilliant Mums as we delve into the…
00:00:42 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Grace Alice O'Shea | Sensuality as a parent and how often should you have sex?
Our guest with Keelin this week is Grace Alice O'Shea - a sexual educator and coach who tells us about trends she sees emerging teaching teenagers about sex, how to get your sensuality when you becom…
00:42:13 |
Wed 10 Jul 2024
Kelly Donegan | Tallafornia to a Tallaght mother, breastfeeding heartache and self-identity
Our guest this week is influencer and mohter Kelly Donegan. She chats to Keelin about the joy of having a community around her as a parent, how to entertain your kids on a budget, the heartache she f…
00:43:49 |
Thu 04 Jul 2024
Courtney Smith | Momma style, the importance of work and loneliness of motherhood
Our guest this week is stylist and mum of two, Courtney Smith. Keelin Moncrieff chats with Courtney about having two kids close together, how she has maintained a working life while being a parent, h…
00:40:58 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
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