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IMAGE The Motherload

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Motherhood
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Miscarriage
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IMAGE The Motherload is a space where modern motherhood is explored with honesty, humour and heart. Each week, join host Dominique McMullan as she invites inspiring mums you know and love to share stories, laugh at the chaos and dive into the real talk about working motherhood and everything it entails. Because let's be real - we hold hands, hold meetings, hold it together (sometimes brilliantly, ... more

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This week on IMAGE The Motherload, Dominique sits down with entrepreneur, beauty founder and mother-of-three Kim O'Sullivan.

Today, Kim is the founder of Brow Aid and The Dublin Makeup Academy, but her journey began as a young single mother determin... more

What happens when motherhood doesn't just change your life, but changes your nervous system?

This week, Dominique McMullan is joined by psychotherapist Michelle Flynn, who specialises in maternal mental health, perinatal anxiety, birth trauma and so... more

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This week on IMAGE The Motherload, Dominique is joined by Laura O’Connell, a familiar face to many as the creator behind the viral Irish midwife sketches on Instagram, and co-host of the podcast Oh Right, Yeah.

In this episode, Laura shares the stor... more

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Jen Healy’s story is not an easy one to hear, but it is an important one.

In this episode of IMAGE The Motherload, Jen shares her journey from a childhood shaped by violence, through addiction, abusive relationships and homelessness, to the life she... more

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Laura O'Connell
Comic performer and creator known for midwife impersonations; launched Oh Right Yeah podcast
Episode: From a cult to unfiltered motherhood with Laura O’Connell
Jen Healy
Wellness and mental health advocate; neuroscience coach; business owner of the sauna in Donna Bate
Self-employed/Donna Bate Sauna
Episode: This is what resilience really looks like with Jen Healy
Joanna Fortune
Psychologist, clinical supervisor, TEDx speaker, four-times bestselling author
Independent/Consulting
Episode: Joanna Fortune: The Parenting advice every parent needs right now
Una Healy
Former member of The Saturdays, musician and mother
Music industry
Episode: Una Healy on motherhood, hormones and raising teens
Holly Cairns
Leader of the Social Democrats; TD for Cork South West; mother
Social Democrats
Episode: Holly Cairns on leading a party and raising a child
Caroline Foran
Mom, podcaster, journalist, and author discussing her experiences with her son Caelan who is autistic with a PDA profile
Author and public speaker
Episode: Caroline Foran on raising a neurodivergent child and managing anxiety
Triona McCarthy
Mum of three, content creator, and beauty columnist
Episode: Triona McCarthy, Courtney Smith and Audrey Hamilton help us get dressed
Audrey Hamilton
Artist and mum
Episode: Triona McCarthy, Courtney Smith and Audrey Hamilton help us get dressed
Tracy Holmes
Author, business owner, maternal mental health advocate
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Episode: Down syndrome, grief and palpable joy with Tracy Holmes

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Dominique McMullan
Host of IMAGE The Motherload

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Incredible chats

    So impressed by this pod. Finally a space to hear real stories of motherhood. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lady Leith
    Irelanda year ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Such important topics and interesting guests - Dominique is a natural! Thank you IMAGE

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sophm88
    United Kingdoma year ago

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This is what resilience really looks like with Jen Healy
Q: What lessons do you hope Mia learns from watching you navigate the world?
Jen emphasizes emotional intelligence, honesty, and vulnerability as lifelong lessons for Mia, demonstrating that parenting with openness and self-work can empower children to be resilient and compassionate, and that a mother's healing can create a healthier family dynamic.
This is what resilience really looks like with Jen Healy
Q: What was the turning point that changed the trajectory of your life?
A pregnancy that occurred amid ongoing drug use and the realization that Mia's safety and future depended on change pushed Jen to seek therapy, join a 12-step program, and begin a rigorous journey of self-work, ultimately leading to sobriety and a new career helping others.
This is what resilience really looks like with Jen Healy
Q: Can you tell us about your childhood and early life?
Jen describes a difficult upbringing in a large, close-knit but troubled family environment in Dublin, marked by early exposure to violence, neglect, and a lack of emotional connection. These experiences shaped a lifelong struggle with attachment, safety, and self-worth, setting the stage for later trauma and addiction.
Caroline Foran on raising a neurodivergent child and managing anxiety
Q: And what PDA is, and what it looks like in Caelan?
PDA is a profile within autism where there is a persistent drive for autonomy and a strong need for control, which shows up when routines or demands feel like threats to the nervous system; understanding this helps tailor responses to support regulation rather than impose pressure.
Dr. Clodagh Campbell on adoption, postpartum depression and attachment
Q: What do you hope your daughters learn from watching you navigate these experiences?
She hopes her daughters see living consciously, resting when needed, spreading kindness, and designing a life on their own terms aligned with their values, not just chasing achievement.

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IMAGE The Motherload delivers candid conversations about modern motherhood, balancing career, family, and personal identity with warmth, humor, and practical takeaways. Across episodes, topics frequently center on work-life balance, maternal mental health, fashion and self-expression for moms, navigating public scrutiny as a parent, and community support networks. Guests range from influential mums and entrepreneurs to professionals sharing lived experiences—often offering actionable tips for managing daily life, self-care, and parenting in real-world contexts. A standout aspect is the show's open, relatable tone that blends personal stories with broader themes like empowerment, inclusion, and resilience, making it appealing to listeners wh... more

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