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Chaos with Karen and Ciara

Chaos With Karen & Ciara
Ireland
Anxiety
Mental Health
Parenting
Breastfeeding
Endometriosis
Postnatal Fitness
Depression
Skincare
Travel With Babies
Perimenopause
Neonatology
Postpartum Mental Health
Lanzarote, Place
Sleep Training
Twin Pregnancy
Pelvic Floor Health
Holidays With Kids
Choking and Gagging During Weaning
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Chaos with Karen and Ciara is a fun, honest podcast from two mums of four navigating the madness of family life. Karen, a paediatric nurse and baby expert, and Ciara, a midwife and feeding specialist, blend real-life stories with practical advice. Expect relatable chats, expert tips, laughs, and zero judgement — because even with the knowledge, parenting is still chaos.

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This week on Chaos with Karen and Ciara, we’re joined by someone very special — Karen’s sister, Michelle — who shares her deeply personal journey with endometriosis, fertility and finally getting the answers she had been searching for.

Michelle expe... more

This week on Chaos with Karen and Ciara, it's just the two of us catching up on everything from dry robes and WhatsApp groups to Ed Sheeran, breastfeeding in public and the wonderful (and sometimes not-so-wonderful) world of social media!

We get int... more

This week on Chaos with Karen & Ciara, we’re joined by Neonatologist and Paediatrician Dr Seán Armstrong 🎙️

We chat about life as a neonatologist and some of the more difficult parts of the job, including when a baby needs to go to NICU and the imp... more

We’re back for Season 3 and, unsurprisingly, the chaos continues! 😂

After a summer break, Karen & Ciara have a LOT to catch up on. In this episode, we chat about what we’ve been up to over the summer, the reality of returning to work, and somehow f... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Seán Armstrong
Pediatrician and Neonatologist
Rotunda Hospital; EV Clinic (Sandyford)
Episode: From NICU to Newborns with Neonatologist & Paediatrician Dr. Seàn Armstrong
Justine King
Fashion stylist and founder of Momma's Armour and Grayson and Goose
Justine King / Momma's Armour
Episode: S2 EP 6 Style, Confidence and Motherhood with Justine King
Karina Fee
Reiki master and sound healer
Independent practitioner
Episode: S2 EP4 From a Mother and Baby Home to Motherhood: Karina's Story ( This episode includes discussion of adoption, mother and baby homes, sexual abuse and mental health)
Karina Fee Karpaitis
Reiki master with a personal story
Reiki practitioner
Episode: S2 EP3 Holidays with Kids, social media & Knowing Your Rights at Work
Aoife MacNeill
Pregnancy and postnatal specialist coach
Self-employed / FFS Gym Dundrum
Episode: S2 Ep 2 Aoife MacNeill, Twin Motherhood, Breastfeeding and the Pressure to Bounce Back
Audrey O'Connor
Energy-work, sound healing practitioner and astrologer
Episode: S1 E8 People Pleasing to Peace: Audrey O’Connor on Burnout, Reinvention & Finding Calm.
Ed Rattigan
Owner and founder of Rattigan and Hick Kitchens
Rattigan and Hick Kitchens
Episode: S1 EP 6 “Fatherhood, family life and designing a home that actually works”
Vicky Haugh
Gentle and holistic sleep coach
thebabysleepcoach.ie
Episode: S1 EP3 All things Baby Sleep with Holistic Sleep Consultant Vicky Haugh

Hosts

Karen Prunty
Host of Chaos with Karen and Ciara; children's nurse; works in neonates; mum of five
Ciara Butler
Co-host of Chaos with Karen and Ciara; lactation consultant, midwife, and nurse; based in Wickliffe; runs Little Roo

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S2 EP5 Choking or Gagging? Parenting Fails, Sibling Rivalry.
Q: My baby gagged when eating solids, and I completely panicked. How do parents know the difference between choking and gagging?
Gagging is a normal reflex when learning to chew and swallow; the baby may cough or spit out the food but is still able to breathe. Choking is a true airway blockage where the child cannot cough effectively or breathe, and urgent first-aid steps are needed. Always supervise feeding and use age-appropriate textures.
S2 EP 6 Style, Confidence and Motherhood with Justine King
Q: What are your thoughts on breastfeeding clothes?
She explains the value of versatile nursing-friendly options, such as nursing tanks and one-up/one-down clips, and emphasizes wearing clothes that feel good and are adaptable for breastfeeding without sacrificing style.
S2 EP 6 Style, Confidence and Motherhood with Justine King
Q: We would love to hear a little bit about you; could you introduce yourself and your background?
Justine describes herself as a mum of two, a fashion stylist, and founder of Momma's Armour, who helps real women rediscover their style and confidence, balancing motherhood with a demanding career.
S2 EP4 From a Mother and Baby Home to Motherhood: Karina's Story ( This episode includes discussion of adoption, mother and baby homes, sexual abuse and mental health)
Q: How did meeting your birth mother affect your sense of identity and your relationship with your own son Noah?
The hosts discuss the complexity of that encounter, Karina's realization of her mother's trauma, and the importance of acknowledging intertwined histories. Karina notes that healing for herself and building a secure attachment with Noah are ongoing efforts.
S2 EP4 From a Mother and Baby Home to Motherhood: Karina's Story ( This episode includes discussion of adoption, mother and baby homes, sexual abuse and mental health)
Q: Could you walk us through the moment you learned about your adoption and how that shaped your later healing journey?
Karina describes growing up with gaps about her origins, the impact of not having clear information, and how aspects like ADHD and trauma shaped her self-perception. The conversation emphasizes a long, ongoing process of seeking understanding, counseling, and finding healing modalities that work for her.

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Two working moms share candid, relatable conversations about the chaos and joys of family life, blending practical parenting tips with expert insights. Across episodes, topics thread through infant sleep, feeding, validation of imperfect parenting, work–life balance, body image, menopause, and personal growth. Guests tend to be healthcare professionals or wellness practitioners who speak from real-life experience—often focusing on pregnancy, motherhood, mental health, and recovery. A notable strength is the hosts' no-nonsense approach paired with warmth and humor, making sometimes dense topics feel accessible and actionable for listeners juggling careers, kids, and self-care. The format consistently emphasizes evidence-based guidance alongs... more

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