The Mum Mind Podcast
Episodes
Parenting Teens with Dr. Malie Coyne
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Malie Coyne is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years experience. She is also a Mum and a best selling Author of the book 'Love In, ...
Dr David Coleman - Taking Charge of Anxiety
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr David Coleman is a practising Clinical Psychologist and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Psychology in UCD. With deca...
Coercive Control with Jess
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Stef chats with Jess, the force behind @jessrunsforsurvivors, to discuss the reality of navigating life after coercive contr...
Our Nervous System with Jackie Gowran
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Gowran is an holistic business coach who works on personal and business development alchemy through her business https://www.businessweaving.co...
The Family Edit - Gemma Kingston
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://thefamilyedit.ie/ is an online directory for baby classes, kids activities and family adventures around Ireland. A recent addition t...
Dyspraxia with Dr. Áine O'Dea
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Developmental Coordination Disorder(DCD), commonly known as dyspraxia, is a lifelong neurological condition that affects motor planning, coordina...
Dr. Rebecca Quin - Navigating Big Emotions
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rebecca Quinn is a clinical psychologist who joins Stef this week to talk about big emotions! What are big emotions? What do they look and feel l...
Shonagh O'Malley on Parenting with Purpose
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shonagh O’Malley is a parenting expert with over 20 year’s experience in supporting parents. Her passion for empowering parents to make posit...
Holly Cairns TD
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off January with a chat with the TD Holly Cairns. As well as being leader of the Social Democrats, Holly is a Mum, a West Cork native ...
Fussy Eaters with Dr. Colette Reynolds
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of 2025 Stef is talking to the paediatric psychologist and nutritionist, Dr.Colette Reynolds. If you are dealing with a fussy ea...
Ali Bastian - her breast cancer journey & allergy parenting
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, actor Ali Bastian (Hollyoaks, The Bill, Doctors) joins Stef to talk about discovering a lump while breastfeeding — a lump that turned out...
Alcohol, Christmas & Looking Out for Each Other with Turn2Me.org
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is coming and that doesn't necessarily mean a merry old time for everyone. Chatting to Stef this week is the CEO of Turn2me.org Fiona O'Mal...
Naturopath Louise Kane Buckley
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Kane Buckley is a Naturopath, a Craniosacral and Nutritional Therapist (ND and NTP) with over 16 years in the health industry in Ireland, Hong ...
Siobhan O'Donovan - The Boobie Physio
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stef is chatting to the Boobie Physio - Siobhan O'Donovan. Siobhan developed a pioneering physiotherapy approach to posture & breast wei...
Karen Leigh - Sensational Kids
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Leigh founded Sensational Kids in 2007. Sensational Kids is a social enterprise and charity, dedicated to providing affordable and accessible d...
Playdayz App with Mia Shepherd
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the Playdayz App? This week Stef talks to the creator of this genius idea, Mia Shepherd. When Mia became a Mum she realised how is...
Aisleen Harte - My Voice, My Choice
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to Stef this week is Aisleen Harte - the author of My Voice, My Choice. Aisleen is an early years educator and a mum, who wrote this thought ...
Talking Teens with the OT Coach aka Padraig Danaher
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Padraig Danaher aka The OT Coach joins Stef this week to talk all things teenagers. They cover everything from devices to school avoidance, connectin...
Teenage boundaries, natural consequences & bedtimes with Hayley Rice
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hayley Rice is a child and adolescent psychotherapist specializing in play therapy courses and parent-child relationship coaching, She is also a forme...
Fussy Eaters with Emma Shafqat
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Shafqat aka @dietitian.withadifference joins Stef today to chat about your fussy eaters! Emma is a paedeatric dietician and a fussy eating expert...
Sex Ed and The P*rn Affect with Cindy Gallop
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Make Love Not P*rn creator Cindy Gallop joins Stef this week to talk about how porn affects our kids and all about her new sexual education platform t...
Boundary Setting with Emotion Skills Ireland
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orla, from Emotion Skills Ireland, was full of so much valuable information about boundary setting. Have you ever thought about what type of parent y...
Back to School with Aoife Lee
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Season 8 and for many of us it is back to school time again. Aoife Lee from ParentSupport.ie is here to talk us through all the emoti...
Toilet Training with Deirdre Holland Hannon
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of this season, Stef talks to Deirdre Holland Hannon - a leading expert in paediatric continence care and a qualified Urotherapis...
Anxious Children with Dr. Mary O'Kane
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Anxious Children in an Anxious World' is the new, award-winning book from Dr. Mary O'Kane. Dr. Mary is a Lecturer in Psychology, Early Childhood Stu...
Discussing TV's 'Adolescence'
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The TV drama 'Adolescence' created a lot of discussion and probably fear amongst parents of teenagers. This week Stef McSherry talks to two psychother...
Navigating Grief with Kathie Stritch
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kathie Stritch is a PT who created Griefireland.com - a place to help people navigate their grief and tell their stories. The retreats and workshops ...
Ciara McDonnell - Helping Women Reconnect to Themselves
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara McDonnell is an intuitive and somatic practioner who helps women lead a soul led life and connect to themselves again. This episode is full of ...
Dr. Joanna Fortune - The Importance of Play
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joanna Fortune says that play is a state of mind and a way of being. Do we adults tend to think our children have outgrown play? When was the las...
The Pelvic Floor with Kevina Reel
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevina Reel is a female health physio who knows all there is to know about the pelvic floor. In this honest conversation she talks to Stef about what...
Mothering through Menopause with Dr. Fiona Barry
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fiona Barry is a Chinese health practitioner specialising in fertility, hormonal issues, trauma and pain. Fiona is often on TV, radio or National ...
Parenting and Teenage advice with Eileen Keane Haly
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eileen Keane Haly has been working with children, teens and parents for over 15 years. Her book 'The Parent' is a really easy to read, comprehensive l...
Brenda Cormican - Finding Your Purpose
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Cormican is a business coach but also someone that is very passionate about women finding their purpose. Having a child can often be the catal...
Eating Disorders with Louise George
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Louise George is an holistic psychotherapist and yoga instructor , who integrates yoga as part of her eating disorder recovery coaching. Louise herse...
The Neurodiversity Parent Coach - Ann Hessman
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Hessman went from being a primary school teacher to a Special Education teacher to a neurodiversity parent coach. Her wealth of experience, empat...
Dr. Colman Noctor
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Colman Noctor is a renowned child and adolescent psychotherapist. He has a weekly parenting column in the Irish Examiner and is the resident psych...
Cyber Safe Kids
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CEO and co-founder of Cyber Safe Kids, Alex Cooney joins Stef this week to talk devices, parental controls, online bullying, grooming an dso much more...
Samantha Kelly aka the Tweeting Goddess
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Kelly aka the Tweeting Goddess is well known in the business world as a speaker and author. Samantha has given a TedX talk and appeared on D...
Dr. Derrick Standifer - Resilience & Leadership
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Derrick Standifer joins Stef for this chat from Atlanta, Georgia. Derrick earned his Ph.D. whilst being a full-time single Dad and he has used th...
Davina Steel - Food Allergies
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Davina Steel is a biochemist, nutritionist, baker and now the author of 'Have You Ever Seen A Bee With Hives?'. This beautiful book is an informative...
Deirdre Doyle - The Cool Food School
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deirdre Doyle runs The Cool Food School. Deirdre is a registered health coach who hosts amazing food workshops within schools and at events across th...
Cathy O' Byrne - The Swallows Trail Parent Support
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Child and adolescent psychotherapist Cathy O'Byrne joins me this week to talk about the rollercoaster of parenting. Everything from rewarding behavio...
Lucy Wolfe - Sleep Consultant
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep Consultant Lucy Wolfe is our guest this week. Author of The Baby Sleep Solution, Lucy has worked with parents and families for over 20 years an...
How can we be kinder to our planet - with Pat Kane
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the gorgeous Pat Kane (Reuzi.ie) teaches us all about recycling, fast fashion and micro-plastics. Her Power of One campaign teaches us that...
Special Education Teacher Angela Cummins
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are chatting to special education teacher Angela Cummins. Angela has been working in this space for over twenty years. She is also a mam ...
Discussing Autism with Laura Crowley
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off 2025 chatting with Laura Crowley. Laura has spent the last twenty years plus working with children and families with an ASD diagno...
Back in January 2025!
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I look forward to recording with some amazing guests over the next few weeks and I will be back in January 2025. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Bullying
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your child is being bullied? What if the school isn't helping? What if your child is the bully?Bethan and Stef discuss all of the...
How to Help Angry Children
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When children are angry they let us know! And helping them with their big behaviours and emotions without blame or shame can be one of the trickiest ...
Female Nutrition with Fiona O'Donnell
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we talk to female health and nutrition expert Fiona O'Donnell. Fiona often helps debunk the myths we see plastered all over social me...
Self Care
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of stuff about self-care online but what does it actually mean to you and your family? How do you feel when you actually put yourself f...
Swearing
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To curse or not to curse - this is the question?! What is your reaction when your child swears? It can be funny when they are small but maybe not so...
Dr Monica Peres Oikeh
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking to Dr Monica Peres Oikeh - a GP and regular contributor to Ireland AM. Dr Monica is @blondieperes on TikTok and Instagram and has beco...
Friendships
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friendships for children can be complicated for both parent and child. How much should you get involved? When is it right to stand back and let your ...
Tackling Racism - Part 3
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of our Tackling Racism series, we want to share with you what you can do at home to raise your child for inclusion, acceptance a...
Tackling Racism - Part 2
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emer O'Neill is an activist for equity and inclusion, a storyteller, a Mum and an author. Who better to talk to about racism and how to address diffi...
Tackling Racism
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off Season 6 with a 3-part series on tackling racism. This week we speak to a mum who wanted to share her experiences and we discuss wh...
Back to School
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Going back to school can be a tricky time for all age groups. Pre-schoolers starting big school, teenagers starting a new school or just feeling anxio...
Summer Holiday Survival
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Summer holidays are upon us. Love them or hate them, all of this time spent with family can be tricky.In this weeks episode we talk to Ailis O'Ca...
Let's Talk Money
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sanja from www.mindfulfinancemanagement.com helps us talk to our kids about budgets, saving and earning money.You can find Sanja at he...
Too Young for Pre-School?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Mum emailed [email protected] and is wondering if her little one is too young for pre-school. It's hard to know what is best but Stef and Bethan...
My Boy is Finding Friendships Tough
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stef and Bethan help a mum whose 9 year old boy is finding some friends tough-going. It can bring up all kinds of emotions for us parents ...
Helen Ferguson - Trauma Therapist - Part 2
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our interview with trauma therapist Helen Ferguson. In this episode Helen discusses diagnoses, assessments, trauma and family systems. Afte...
Helen Ferguson - Trauma Therapist
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is trauma? How do you find a therapist capable of unravelling yours or your child's trauma? Helen Ferguson has been working in this area for 25 ...
Disrespectful Tween
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's really easy to fall into the "Don't speak to me like that!" routine when you hear your child speaking to you in a certain way. Your response can...
All About Books with Dr. Christina Mc Donnell
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christina Mc Donnell is a GP, a mum and she also runs Irelands's biggest online children's bookstore geniusjuniors.ie. Today Stef and Bethan chat...
Parenting Journalist Jen Hogan
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our special guest Jen Hogan is a parenting journalist that is a columnist for the Irish Times, an author, a broadcaster and a Mum of 7!Words of wisdom...
Boundary Setting
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Setting boundaries can be difficult - holding boundaries can be exhausting. But it is an essential part of parenting.In this episode Stef and Bethan ...
Apologising
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you expect your kids to say sorry when they do something wrong? Do you? Is it important in your house? Bethan and Stef chat about the tricky subje...
Ungrateful
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your child ungrateful? Do you hear that from a grandparent or do you find yourself saying it? A classic moment where your mother falls out of you...
How to Deal with the Game Fortnite
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your child is gaming they are probably playing Fortnite. Does it cause conflict in your household? Is it difficult to get your child to stop playi...
Michelle Murphy from Relatable
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to your child about sex and puberty can be tricky enough, so how do you approach this when you have a child who has an intellectual disability...
School Refusal
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More and more parents are experiencing school refusal - a child that point blank refuses to go to school. Is it as a result of all teh time off schoo...
Negative Self Talk
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your child is being particularly self-critical or talking about themselves in a negative way how does it make you feel? How do you deal with it?Th...
Winners and Losers
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody likes to lose do they? Should everyone be a winner? Do you avoid games with your little one because they have a melt down if they lose?In thi...
A Story of Love and Loss
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Maeve Dennehy joins us to talk about her IVF journey and how she dealt with the loss of her sister and then her Mum in the early years of mo...
Screen Time - Part 3
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final part of our screen-time podcasts, we talk about teens and their screens. How do we keep them safe, when do we step in and how to nurture...
Screen Time - Part 2
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A hot topic at the moment - screen time! How much? When? What type? How do I keep them safe? There's so much to navigate, we have a 3 part podcast to ...
Screen Time
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A hot topic at the moment - screen time! How much? When? What type? How do I keep them safe? There's so much to navigate, we have a 3 part podcast to ...
Help - my child keeps waking up!
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of parents got in touch about their young children waking in the middle of the night, so this week Stef and Bethan try to help. If you need ...
Most Asked Question of 2023?
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Stef and Bethan celebrate a whole year of The Mum Mind Podcast, they talk about the most asked question of 2023.... How do I help my angry child?If...
Christmas Memories & Traditions
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stef and Bethan share some Christmas memories, funny stories and traditions, plus a few tips on how to stay sane this festive season! T...
Miscarriage and Baby Loss
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Sian Horn from The Club Women's Network about her experience of baby loss and miscarriage. We know that in the run up to C...
Rainy Day Play
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When the weather is bad and you are exhausted, how do you keep kids busy?We have a few ideas to keep you going through the holidays - write down the o...
From Lads to Dads
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Saunders (www.fromladstodads.ie) joins The Mum Mind Podcast this week to talk about how Dads can often be left out of the conversation during the...
The Toy Show
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will your family be watching The Late Late Toy Show this year? Is it a magical night or one you dread? How do you manage gift expectations? Stef an...
How to handle other parents!!
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with other parents can be tricky! What is the best way to handle difficult situations for you and your family - Bethan and Stef share some st...
The Stef Episode
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've been discussing all things parenting for nearly a year now and we thought it would be nice to get to know your hosts a little better....so this ...
The Bethan Episode
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've been discussing all things parenting for nearly a year now and we thought it would be nice to get to know your hosts a little better....so this ...
Halloween Costumes
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parents can face a lot of judgement with Halloween costume choices - how do we help kids navigate this or do we let them explore their darker side dur...
The Impact of a Parent's Mental Health
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All parents impact their children, but we know that parents worry if their mental health will impact their child and what they can do to minimise this...
My Tween Knows Everything - Please Help!
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting a tween is hard work, there’s no two ways about it! But what you’re doing at this stage of parenting is sowing the seeds for how the rel...
Seperation and how to put the kids first
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Separating while putting the kids firstThis week we are lucky to be talking with Louisa Whitney. Louisa is an Accredited Family Mediator who has...
Talking Teens, Eating Disorders and Body Image
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that girls and boys are being impacted by images on social media. In this weeks podcast we explore talking with teens about bod...
My Pre-Schooler Isn't Settling
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be heart breaking when your little one isn't settling at pre-school but maybe it's time to play detective - with your child and yourself!Enjoy ...
My 14 yr old is Smoking Hash
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating drugs with children doesn't have to be as complicated and scary as it might sound.In this weeks podcast we explore talking with children ab...
Why Reward Charts Don't Work
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reward charts can seem like a way to encourage ‘good’ behaviour, get children to listen and have your child follow instructions. But what you real...
Starting School
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering what you need to do to prepare a child for starting school, pre-school or returning to school? In this Summer bonus episode we share...
How to Say No Consistently
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Why do I find “no” so hard and how can I be better at it?”You wouldn’t think that one small word would be so complicated and exhausting!&nb...
How Can I Help My Child Prepare for Pre-School?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having a child who seems to need more reassurance than others can seem worrying, especially if they're preparing for a transition such as to school or...