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Chaos with Karen and Ciara

Chaos With Karen & Ciara
Mental Health
Anxiety
Ireland
Breastfeeding
Parenting
Postnatal Fitness
Depression
Skincare
Travel With Babies
Perimenopause
Postpartum Mental Health
Sleep Training
Lanzarote, Place
Twin Pregnancy
Pelvic Floor Health
Holidays With Kids
Choking and Gagging During Weaning
Sleep and Bedtime Routines
First Aid For Children
Weaning and Feeding

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 fashion stylist and mum of two, Justine King, for a warm and inspiring conversation about motherhood, confidence and rediscovering your personal style.

We chat about dressing through pregnancy... more

This week on Chaos with Karen and Ciara, we're answering some of the questions parents ask us most often.

Karen shares practical, evidence-based advice on:

• The difference between gagging and choking

• When a fever is a cause for concern

• When ... more

This week on Chaos with Karen and Ciara, we're honoured to be joined by Karina, who shares her extraordinary and deeply personal story.

Born in an Irish mother and baby home and adopted as a baby, Karina opens up about her journey of discovering her... more

This week on Chaos with Karen and Ciara, we're catching up on all the usual chaos of family life, from travelling with children to the realities of trying to switch off when life feels busier than ever.

We chat about the highs (and lows!) of family ... more

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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

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

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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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What is Chaos with Karen and Ciara about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two mums of four share candid, practical conversations about the chaos of everyday parenting, weaving personal stories with expert insights from a lactation consultant and a pediatric nurse. Across episodes, topics weave through solo parenting, work-life balance, sleep and pelvic health, perimenopause, and navigating social pressures on mothers, all with warmth, humor, and a no-judgement approach. The show shines when blending lived experiences with professional guidance, offering listeners concrete tips on baby gear, routines, mental health, and family design—while occasionally branching into broader topics like menopause, home design, and sport/family dynamics. This blend of relatable storytelling and credible expertise likely appeals to ... more

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Recent guests on Chaos with Karen and Ciara include:

1. Justine King
2. Karina Fee
3. Karina Fee Karpaitis
4. Aoife MacNeill
5. Audrey O'Connor
6. Ed Rattigan
7. Vicky Haugh

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