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The Women's Podcast

The Irish Times
Women's Rights
Ireland
Mental Health
Domestic Violence
Feminism
Donald Trump
Gender-Based Violence
Kamala Harris
Women's Health
Menopause
Gaza
Grief
Taylor Swift
Female Empowerment
Sally Rooney
HRT
Literature
Abortion Repeal In Ireland
Gender Equality
Endometriosis

The Women's Podcast, hosted by Róisín Ingle & Kathy Sheridan. Producers: Róisín Ingle and Suzanne Brennan.

By women, for everyone.

Produced in association with Kildare Village.

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Latest Episodes

Academic, activist and friend of the show Ailbhe Smyth is turning 80 this Friday 29th May. To mark the occasion and to celebrate all her achievements, we invited Smyth back on the Women’s Podcast to share her life lessons on reaching this momentous m... more

Almost three years on from their final Aisling book, writers and besties Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen are back with a brand new novel, Our Deadly Summer. It’s a heartfelt and hilarious tale about friendship, young women and bad men. In today’s epis... more

In today’s episode, Róisín Ingle is joined by award-winning Northern Irish writer Jan Carson, who has just released her ninth book, Few and Far Between. Set on a fictional archipelago in Lough Neagh, the novel blends history, realism and the surreal,... more

Fifty-year-old mother of two and stylist Jan Brierton became an accidental poet during the pandemic and has since become a regular on The Women’s Podcast. Her bestselling collections, What Day Is It? and Everybody is a Poem, struck a chord with reade... more

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Recent Guests

Emer McLysaght
Co-author of Our Deadly Summer
Our Deadly Summer (book)
Episode: Surge in women seeking help for cocaine addiction / Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen
Sarah Breen
Co-author of Our Deadly Summer
Our Deadly Summer (book)
Episode: Surge in women seeking help for cocaine addiction / Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen
Jan Carson
Northern Irish writer, author of Few and Far Between
Author, Few and Far Between
Episode: Jan Carson on the Troubles, trauma and faith
Mahya Ostovar
Academic, co-founder of Iranian Democratic Diaspora Network in Ireland
Iranian Democratic Diaspora Network in Ireland
Episode: Free travel for domestic abuse victims / Women of Iran
Nasim Soleimanian
Engineer and advocate, co-founder of Iranian Democratic Diaspora Network in Ireland
Iranian Democratic Diaspora Network in Ireland
Episode: Free travel for domestic abuse victims / Women of Iran
Terry Kinane
Member of Sea of Change Choir; Camino participant
Sea of Change Choir; Strip and Dip organizer
Episode: The women of the 1926 census / Walking the Camino
Miriam Payne
Camino participant; cancer survivor
Sea of Change Choir
Episode: The women of the 1926 census / Walking the Camino
Anne Ingle
Guest participating in the book club discussion
Episode: The Book Club: A Beautiful Loan by Mary Costello
Caroline Foran
Author and mental-health advocate
Author of Everything I Wish I'd Known About Anxiety
Episode: Caroline Foran on anxiety, self-compassion and ASMR

Hosts

Róisín Ingle
Host of The Women's Podcast; frequent interviewer with focus on women's issues, culture, and public life
Kathy Sheridan
Co-host focusing on women's issues, culture, and public discourse

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 944 ratings
  • Wonderful

    I would give this podcast six stars if I could. Riveting, deeply engaged interviewing, and inspiring. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WaitingLou
    Australia6 months ago
  • Great insights!

    That was a fabulous interview with Amanda Knox. She shares really helpful wisdom there that I personally really needed. And such kindness always from Róisín Ingle! I’ve been a fan of Róisín for over a decade. Two warm, intelligent, strong and generous women. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deeol99
    Irelanda year ago
  • Thank you

    For an Irish person living overseas this podcast is just fantastic. I am transported back home to a good afternoon with my girlfriends, and for that, thank you. I have learned so much since I started listening not to mention the new list of book recommendations that I’m eager to get through. I’m thrilled to have found The Women’s Podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Delamagic
    Australiaa year ago
  • Let the guests speak

    I used to love this podcast, but Roisin’s constant interrupting & talking over guests is annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GidgetlovesMana
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this pod,but…

    I adore this podcast but giving a platform to someone claiming to be a nutritionist (she’s not) and who trots around supermarkets demonising food and spouting rehashed nonsense about additives, all the while selling an online ‘course’ was a disappointing turn of events for this show. Don’t judge this pod on that one show, it’s usually excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    W2girl
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Long-time fans appreciate book club episodes and thoughtful cultural discussions.
Global reach and high-quality conversations are repeatedly noted by listeners.
Listeners praise deep, insightful interviewing and warmth from the host.
Guests and topics are diverse, with strong engagement on women's issues globally.
Some episodes face criticism for interruptions during guest conversations.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#86
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#14
Ireland/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#192
Saudi Arabia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#225
Ukraine/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jan Carson on the Troubles, trauma and faith
Q: What has the response been like to your portrayal of evangelical communities, and how do you navigate backlash?
Carson discusses backlashes from her own community but emphasizes nuance, the importance of not stereotyping, and the value of continued dialogue with readers who see themselves reflected in her work.
Jan Carson on the Troubles, trauma and faith
Q: How do the two halves of the archipelago—inhabited islands and the Far Side—function as metaphors for trauma?
The archipelago mirrors how society stores and avoids dealing with trauma; the Far Side represents the unspoken, darker aspects of history, with specific islands like Tom's Hard and Middle Flat illustrating suicide and resignation syndromes tied to women's experiences of the Troubles.
Jan Carson on the Troubles, trauma and faith
Q: What sparked the idea for Few and Far Between, and how did it evolve into a full novel?
An email from a friend during a difficult residency sparked the Genesis of the book, leading to a concept about Loch Né, islands forming if the lake were drained, and gradually expanding into a multi-generational story about trauma, gender, and community in a Northern Irish context.
Caroline Foran on anxiety, self-compassion and ASMR
Q: How has anxiety featured in your life today compared to the past?
Caroline describes significant personal growth: she no longer wakes with constant panic, but she acknowledges ongoing nervous-system awareness and the need to manage anxiety as a part of life, especially as a mother of a neurodivergent child.
The Epstein files / Grieving an estranged parent
Q: Tell us about your father's influence on your pursuit of knowledge and questioning.
His life filled me with questions, pushing me towards philosophy and understanding deeper life quandaries.

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A candid, issue-driven show centered on women's lives, rights, culture, and public life, featuring fearless conversations with diverse guests. Across recent episodes, topics range from career milestones and motherhood to online safety, gender politics, literature, and debates that shape public discourse. Notable strengths include in-depth interviews with high-profile Irish women, book-club style discussions, and expert panels addressing online abuse, legal questions, and social change. The format often blends personal storytelling with sharp analysis, and musical interludes or cultural segments provide lively light relief. This series is likely to appeal to listeners who want thoughtful, reflective conversations about feminism, society, and... more

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2. Sarah Breen
3. Jan Carson
4. Mahya Ostovar
5. Nasim Soleimanian
6. Terry Kinane
7. Miriam Payne
8. Anne Ingle

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