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Conversations with Parents

The Irish Times
Parenting
The Irish Times
Motherhood
Ireland
Childhood
Fatherhood
Irish Times
Social Media
ADHD
Victoria Smurfit
IVF
Fertility
Avonmore Super Milk
Pregnancy
Brendan O'connor
Tony Cantwell
Maia Dumphy
Marriage
Sex Education
Mental Health

SEASON TWO COMING SOON! Conversations with Parents is a podcast from The Irish Times. Host Jen Hogan talks to interesting people about being parents. What are the hardest parts? What have they learned about raising kids? What are their parenting strategies - or are they making it up as they go along?

Produced in association with Avonmore Super Milk.

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Marcus O'Laoire is best known for his photogenic cooking on social media.

On this episode he opens up about the journey to fatherhood, and discusses the fertility tests he underwent en route to becoming a dad.

He believes male fertility is not sp... more

Dr Suzanne Crowe doesn’t even try to separate being a doctor from being a parent anymore. The president of the Irish medical council is a paediatric intensive care doctor and a busy mother. And she admits that sometimes taking care of extremely sick ... more

It’s said when someone in the house is sitting the Leaving Cert, the whole house is sitting the Leaving Cert. And with the State exams almost upon that’s a lot of people feeling the stress.

But fear not because Conversations with Parents is bringing... more

Coleen Nolan has always had a very open relationship with her children.

When it comes to having conversations with them, nothing is off the table, explains the TV personality and member of The Nolan Sisters.

When her son told her he had sex for the... more

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Recent Guests

Marcus O'Laoire
Chef and online content creator known for recipes and parenting anecdotes
Independent/Self-employed
Episode: Marcus O'Laoire: 'We need to talk more about male fertility'
Suzanne Crowe
President of the Irish Medical Council; consultant pediatric intensive care doctor; author of intensive care stories of heartache, healing and hope from a children's hospital
Irish Medical Council; pediatric intensive care
Episode: 'My children showed me what to do' — Dr. Suzanne Crowe on raising kids after loss
Conor Pope
Irish Times journalist and Leaving Cert veteran
Irish Times
Episode: Leaving Cert stress? A psychologist, a guidance councillor and a parent share their advice
Malie Coyne
Psychologist
Episode: Leaving Cert stress? A psychologist, a guidance councillor and a parent share their advice
Donnchadh O'Mahony
Careers Guidance Councillor
Episode: Leaving Cert stress? A psychologist, a guidance councillor and a parent share their advice
Coleen Nolan
Television presenter, author, and singer; longtime Loose Women panelist
The Nolan Sisters, Loose Women
Episode: Coleen Nolan: ‘Everyone thought we were nuns ... and that we’d never even kissed a boy’
Dec Pierce
Today FM DJ and creator of Block Rockin Beats
Block Rockin Beats, Today FM
Episode: Dec Pierce: 'I know how toxic social media can be'
Oisín McConville
Former Gaelic footballer and All-Ireland champion
Armagh Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)
Episode: Oisín McConville: ‘At one stage, football was the only thing that kept me alive’
Colman Noctor
Child and adolescent psychotherapist
Private practice/Irish Times contributor
Episode: Colman Noctor: ‘Behaviour is always the signpost to a problem. It is very rarely the problem’

Host

Jen Hogan
Host of Conversations with Parents; The Irish Times

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Simply Fabulous

    Fabulous every interview is so real and fun fast becoming one of my favourite pods. Jen is a great interviewer and listener!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cankan79
    Irelanda month ago
  • Love the pod

    Incredible conversations, just listened to your chat with Ciara Kelly, a real gem of an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lisqwe
    Australia8 months ago
  • Excellent , fun and insightful

    Just caught up with the most recent episode this morning and honestly, enjoy these weekly conversations so much. Jen is a wonderful host , warm and witty and the range of guests is broad and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jo1801
    Ireland2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of personal stories and practical parenting insights.
The host asks warm, candid questions and keeps conversations relatable for parents.
Guests bring diverse perspectives, from healthcare to media to celebrity parenting, keeping content varied.

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Coleen Nolan: ‘Everyone thought we were nuns ... and that we’d never even kissed a boy’
Q: How did you navigate parenting when you and your partner were in the public eye?
I kept the kids' world as normal as possible, attending school events and participating in ordinary family routines, while dealing with media scrutiny in a way that shielded them from the worst of it.
Dec Pierce: 'I know how toxic social media can be'
Q: How did you talk to Ava about your health, and how has parenting shifted since your diagnosis?
He explains being honest with Ava in age-appropriate ways, planning conversations around her understanding, and relying on Kate to monitor moments when he needs space, all while keeping routine and supportive rituals.
Dec Pierce: 'I know how toxic social media can be'
Q: How are you handling what happened to you over the last few years?
Dec describes a careful balance of acknowledging trauma, prioritizing family, and maintaining his work as a DJ, with ongoing management of sensory limitations from the brain hemorrhage and cancer, while staying grateful for each moment with his daughter.
Colman Noctor: ‘Behaviour is always the signpost to a problem. It is very rarely the problem’
Q: How can I discipline my teenagers without taking away their phones?
Discipline should focus on impact and relevance, recognizing that phones are central to teens' social lives; sanctions must be meaningful and tied to specific behaviors, not arbitrary time limits.
Sarah McInerney: When I told my manager I was pregnant he said, ‘Can’t be helped I suppose’
Q: Was pregnancy always straightforward for you?
The first pregnancy was smooth and felt natural, but the second was tougher due to age and circumstances, leading to more anxiety and a deeper appreciation of the unpredictability of pregnancy.

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This show focuses on the realities of parenting, family life, and the social pressures surrounding raising children. Across episodes, discussions often center on parenting strategies, open conversations about sex education and adolescence, the emotional dimensions of parenthood, and how personal experiences (infertility, motherhood, work-life balance) shape family dynamics. Notable episodes examine masculinity, stigma, and the impact of media and online culture on parenting. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with practical takeaways for listeners navigating parenthood in today's society, often highlighting candid moments, resilience, and the importance of open dialogue within families and communities.

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Recent guests on Conversations with Parents include:

1. Marcus O'Laoire
2. Suzanne Crowe
3. Conor Pope
4. Malie Coyne
5. Donnchadh O'Mahony
6. Coleen Nolan
7. Dec Pierce
8. Oisín McConville

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