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The Women's Podcast

The Irish Times
Ireland
Women's Rights
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

A female take on Ireland and the world. Hosted by Róisín Ingle, the show is packed full of feminism, humour, health, politics, sex, storytelling, relationships and more. The podcast is produced by Suzanne Brennan.

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It’s a family affair on today’s episode, as Róisín Ingle is joined on the podcast by her 87-year-old mother, Ann Ingle, who has just published her third book, Still Here: Everything I Know About Being Older. It is a wise, funny and deeply honest refl... more

In this special bonus episode of the podcast, we’re bringing you some highlights from our live event last week at the Dublin Book Festival. In the first part of the evening, Róisín Ingle was joined on stage by three distinctive voices in Irish fictio... more

November is food month here at The Irish Times and to celebrate, we’re joined by TV chef and business woman Eva Pau on today’s episode. You may know Pau as the presenter of RTE’s Asian Kitchen, but she is also the managing director of Ireland’s large... more

In just one decade, Ireland’s birth rate has fallen by 30%. It’s a statistic that is worrying economists and demographers, who warn it could threaten Ireland's future workforce and place financial strain on the state pension scheme. In her new docume... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer O'Connell
Irish Times opinion editor
The Irish Times
Episode: Midterms ‘bluenami’ / Food Month with Eva Pau
Eva Pau
Managing director of Asia Market, TV chef and author of Eva Pau's Asian Kitchen
Asia Market
Episode: Midterms ‘bluenami’ / Food Month with Eva Pau
Nadine O'Regan
Irish Times features writer and magazine editor
The Irish Times
Episode: Miriam O’Callaghan on Ireland’s falling birth rates
Miriam O'Callaghan
RTÉ broadcaster, presenter and documentary maker
RTÉ
Episode: Miriam O’Callaghan on Ireland’s falling birth rates
Shefali Tsabary
Clinical psychologist, parenting expert and bestselling author
Episode: Joanne McNally on Jimmy Fallon / Dr Shefali on raising conscious children
Suzanne Brennan
Irish Times podcast producer
The Irish Times
Episode: Girls is back / Roisin Kiberd on botox, beauty and blending in
Róisín Kiberd
Writer and author of The Most Normal Woman
Episode: Girls is back / Roisin Kiberd on botox, beauty and blending in
Dearbhla Mescal
Writer, poet, former Garda, and author of Finding Joy
Episode: The ‘Cornell 7’ case / Dearbhla Mescal live from Electric Picnic
Louise O'Neill
Author of A Bigger Life, memoirist
Author
Episode: Louise O’Neill on heartbreak, healing and starting again

Hosts

Róisín Ingle
Host of The Women's Podcast
Kathy Sheridan
Co-host of The Women's Podcast, frequent contributor

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 970 ratings
  • Wonderful

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WaitingLou
    Australiaa year 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
    Ireland2 years 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
    Australia2 years 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 States2 years 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 Kingdom2 years ago

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Critics note strong host energy and compelling guests, with occasional critiques about pacing or interview balance.
Listeners praise thoughtful, warm interviews and insightful conversations with women from all walks of life.
Fans value book club and literary discussions as well as in‑depth explorations of feminism and social issues.

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Spotify
#182
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#90
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#14
Ireland/Society & Culture

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Midterms ‘bluenami’ / Food Month with Eva Pau
Q: What would you say to someone who feels a little bit intimidated by Asian cooking?
Pau says there is no need to feel intimidated: a home cook can use just four or five ingredients to make an authentic Asian meal.
Midterms ‘bluenami’ / Food Month with Eva Pau
Q: What was it like growing up in the Asia Market, with your parents' business and your mother's cooking?
Pau remembers spending weekends in the family shop, helping her grandfather copy Chinese television recordings, and watching her parents cook a mix of Chinese and Western food. Her mother's skill with a cleaver and Chinese cooking shaped her early interest in food.
Miriam O’Callaghan on Ireland’s falling birth rates
Q: So was there any solutions for what's happening, say in Ireland particularly, did you kind of come up, did you help us out, Miriam, with this program?
O'Callaghan says Ireland should recognize the demographic problem and introduce support and incentives sooner rather than later. She notes that South Korea's payments have had limited impact, and says childcare affordability and the practical support available to parents also matter.
Miriam O’Callaghan on Ireland’s falling birth rates
Q: What surprised you most when you heard about these numbers?
O'Callaghan had assumed people were continuing to have children as she had, and had not realized how many women were choosing not to become parents. She says those choices should be respected, including when they are influenced by financial circumstances.
The ‘Cornell 7’ case / Dearbhla Mescal live from Electric Picnic
Q: How did you get into this 28 Days of Joy?
Mescal says she began noticing and sharing small everyday moments, while doing personal work through reading, walking, and writing. Posting those reflections helped her become more present and feel that her voice was growing stronger.

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A sharp, feminist-leaning conversation show that covers culture, politics, health, and personal storytelling through Irish and global lenses. Across recent episodes, expect deep dives into motherhood and matrescence, women's rights, feminism, literature, and the arts, all framed by thoughtful questioning and personal storytelling. Notable strengths include a collaborative, interviewer‑style approach that frequently centers women's voices, plus episodes that blend intimate memoir with broader social critique. A few standout themes are motherhood experiences, representation in media, and how art and policy intersect for women in Ireland and beyond.

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Recent guests on The Women's Podcast include:

1. Jennifer O'Connell
2. Eva Pau
3. Nadine O'Regan
4. Miriam O'Callaghan
5. Shefali Tsabary
6. Suzanne Brennan
7. Róisín Kiberd
8. Dearbhla Mescal

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