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IMAGE The Motherload

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Motherhood
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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 is joined by Naomi Clarke, better known as The Style Fairy, stylist, content creator, founder of fashion brand NOMI and mum of three daughters.

Behind Naomi's successful career is a deeply personal story ... more

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This week on IMAGE The Motherload, Dominique is joined by Dr Laura Lenihan, GP, business owner, content creator and mum of three, for an honest conversation about burnout, ADHD and the extraordinary mental load of modern motherhood.

Earlier this yea... more

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Karen Clince became a mum at just 21. Around the same time, she began building what would eventually become one of Ireland's largest childcare businesses.

More than two decades later, Tigers Childcare cares for thousands of children and employs hund... more

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How do we raise children who can handle hard things, without leaving them to handle those things alone?

In this special live episode of IMAGE The Motherload, recorded at Avoca Rathcoole, Dominique is joined by psychotherapist and bestselling author ... more

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Laura Lenihan
GP, business owner, content creator and mother of three
Episode: “One day I just stopped doing the housework” Dr Laura Lenihan on burnout and ADHD at 44
Karen Clince
Founder of Tigers Childcare and childcare entrepreneur
Tigers Childcare
Episode: Karen Clince: “Put it in your engine and let it drive you forward”
Joanna Fortune
Psychotherapist and bestselling author
Episode: Raising Resilient Children with Dr Joanna Fortune, Rosanna Davison, Sinead O’Moore and Lisa Kennedy
Sinéad O'Moore
Founder of The Brand Story and podcast host
The Brand Story
Episode: Raising Resilient Children with Dr Joanna Fortune, Rosanna Davison, Sinead O’Moore and Lisa Kennedy
Lisa Kennedy
Play therapist, play and behavior specialist
Clendalkin Play Center
Episode: Raising Resilient Children with Dr Joanna Fortune, Rosanna Davison, Sinead O’Moore and Lisa Kennedy
Rosanna Davison
Model, writer and nutritional therapist
Episode: Raising Resilient Children with Dr Joanna Fortune, Rosanna Davison, Sinead O’Moore and Lisa Kennedy
Hazel Chu
Deputy Leader of the Green Party, former Lord Mayor of Dublin
Green Party (Ireland)
Episode: Hazel Chu on racism, breast cancer and bravery
Mary Kennedy
Broadcaster and author, Dancing with the Stars participant
RTÉ / Irish media
Episode: Mary Kennedy on becoming wonderful
Louise Cooney
Online personality and mum sharing her life publicly
Public figure / influencer
Episode: Louise Cooney on becoming a mum for the second time

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Dominique McMullan
Host of The Motherload, contributed editor and brand strategist at IMAGE

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Thank you!

    The episode with Laura O’Connell my god how generous to share all of that, thank you you’re doing amazing wow what a strong person you are!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClaireBoat
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Incredible chats

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lady Leith
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Brilliant podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sophm88
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The show is seen as a trustworthy space for discussions on feminism, childcare, and women's rights.
Episodes are described as revealing real motherhood stories with honesty and practicality.
The host earns praise for warmth and natural interviewing style.
Listeners appreciate the mix of personal storytelling and expert insight.
Guests are consistently engaging and topics feel relevant and important for modern families.

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“One day I just stopped doing the housework” Dr Laura Lenihan on burnout and ADHD at 44
Q: How do you differentiate between people who need HRT and who need sertraline or an antidepressant?
Lenihan says it is difficult because depression has diagnostic criteria while perimenopause has overlapping symptoms without a definitive test. She notes that both HRT and antidepressants may have a role, and that people's circumstances and clinical assessment matter.
“One day I just stopped doing the housework” Dr Laura Lenihan on burnout and ADHD at 44
Q: When you got that diagnosis, how did you feel?
Lenihan describes feeling both grief for what might have been and compassion for herself, as the diagnosis helped explain experiences across her life.
Karen Clince: “Put it in your engine and let it drive you forward”
Q: What are the key problems that you think are happening? And what are the solutions?
Clince identifies poor pay and limited career paths as major causes of staff turnover. She calls for public funding to support wages comparable to teachers' and says stable staffing would improve continuity of care, access, and quality.
Karen Clince: “Put it in your engine and let it drive you forward”
Q: Can you talk about that? You've touched on it there with Luca and Ella, and how you built Tigers with all of this knowledge that you have. Is that something that is important to you in building Tigers?
Clince says resilience grows when children have a trusted adult who believes in them, listens, and helps them manage emotions. She wants Tigers staff to be kind and empathetic, recognize that behaviour has causes, and support each child as an individual.
Raising Resilient Children with Dr Joanna Fortune, Rosanna Davison, Sinead O’Moore and Lisa Kennedy
Q: How can a parent help a five-and-a-half-year-old who has recently become afraid of being out of sight of a parent?
Kennedy recommends asking what the child fears, validating the fear and helping the child feel safe without dismissing the concern. Play with dolls or puppets can help the child explore the scenario and develop solutions.

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A candid, empathetic look at modern motherhood, balancing career, relationships, and personal wellbeing. Episodes frequently center on healthy boundaries, perinatal mental health, parenting strategies for middle childhood, and the social dynamics that shape family life in Ireland. Guests span journalists, politicians, entrepreneurs, and creators who share intimate stories about fertility, divorce, aging, disability, and public life, often weaving policy context and practical tips for navigating parenthood with resilience and humor. The show stands out for combining frank conversations with expert insights on feminism, childcare, and women's rights, while keeping the tone warm and relatable for working mums and caregiver audiences.

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1. Laura Lenihan
2. Karen Clince
3. Joanna Fortune
4. Sinéad O'Moore
5. Lisa Kennedy
6. Rosanna Davison
7. Hazel Chu
8. Mary Kennedy

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