
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?
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 30 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsKids & FamilySociety & CultureParenting | |||

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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Fabulous every interview is so real and fun fast becoming one of my favourite pods. Jen is a great interviewer and listener!
Incredible conversations, just listened to your chat with Ciara Kelly, a real gem of an episode.
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.
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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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Conversations with Parents launched 2 years ago and published 30 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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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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