Still I Rise Podcast
Episodes
Rebuilding, Representation and Finding What Matters
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction: In this deeply reflective episode of the Still I Rise Podcast, Orla returns to the studio to talk honestly about rebuilding after loss, ...
What’s Still Missing in Children’s Books…
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Sam Langley Swain, award-winning children’s author and founder of Owlet Press, to explore representation, inclusive publi...
Episode 15 Ian Eagleton - Storytelling, Resilience & Representation
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction:In this episode, Orla chats with children’s author Ian Eagleton about his journey from primary school teacher to bestselling author, ...
Episode 14 - Tura Artura(1)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🇮🇪 Orla’s back after a whirlwind few weeks (and a couple of cancelled guests 🤧), but it was worth the wait because this week she’s chatti...
Leon Diop - Episode 13(1)
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13: Leon Diop – Being Mates with the President, Adopting Seals & Black Irish IdentityIn this episode of the Still I Rise Podcast, I sit ...
Episode 12 - 🌸 Burnout, Motherhood & Resilience 🌸
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering solo episode of Still I Rise, host Orla McKeating 🌿 opens up about her personal journey through burnout 😓, motherhood 🤱, a...
Teaching, Racism & Risk: A Conversation with Baisat Alawiye from Minority Teachers Ireland
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️Teaching, Racism & Risk: A Conversation with Baisat Alawiye from Minority Teachers Ireland 🎙️In this episode of the Still I Rise Podca...
Episode 10 - Jay Chambers: Poetry, Legacy, and Restorative Justice
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 – Jay Chambers: Poetry, Legacy, and Restorative JusticeIn this powerful conversation, Orla is joined by poet, dub artist, and musician Ja...
Episode 9: Live Streamed Novena, Irresponsible Parenting & Spreadsheet Dopamine
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Elliot for a wide-ranging conversation full of laughter, reflection, and unexpected delights.W...
Episode 6: Gerry Moran: Surviving Ireland’s Industrial Schools
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of the Still I Rise Podcast, we sit down with Gerry Moran, a survivor of Ireland’s brutal industrial school system, to hear...
Episode 6: Irish Black Heroes, Unpopular Opinion & Wakes (with Elliot)
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, I'm joined by my son Elliot for an honest, funny, and thoughtful conversation that spans identity, history, and tradition. We...
Episode 6: Punchlines & Pride: Tommy McCarthy on Comedy, Culture & the Ring
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this funny, touching and deeply honest episode, we sit down with the brilliant Tommy McCarthy—comedian, boxer, and proud son of West Belfast 🥊...
Episode 5: Single-Parenting, Holidays and Business
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid solo episode, We join Luke and Sean to reflect on the beautiful chaos of solo parenting while building a purpose-driven business—and ...
Episode 4: Small town boy, Hollywood Dreams. Love, Shame & Role Models with GERRY LAVZ
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3: White Women, Segregated Education and Dating
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: Raising Boys & Survival of the Friendliest with Uju Asika
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling, Raising Boys & Survival of the Friendliest Orla has her first guest multi-award nominated blogger, Mother and acclaimed author of A ...
Episode 1: Identity, Irishness & Storytelling – with Elliot
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Identity, Irishness & Storytelling – with Elliot In this heartfelt first episode, I’m joined by my amazing son, Elliot, for an u...