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A Little Birdie Told Me

A Little Birdie Told Me is a family and parenting podcast and every episode we’ll be bringing you insights, advice and our own personal experiences, along with some great guests. Brought to you by Rebecca Horan and Rollercoaster.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All Episodes

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#35 Emma Dowling opens up about her twin pregnancy,...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2023/07/27

Emma Dowling aka Empowered Mama sits down with Rebecca Horan to discuss her shock twin pregnancy and the challenges that came with carrying twins and parenting a toddler and running her fitness business. Emma runs Empowered Movement and is a pre and post natal exercise specialist who also runs empowered retreats. Emma loves to empower women to be the best version of themselves before and after they have their children, is an incredible personal trainer and runs incredible retreats across Wicklow

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51:28

#34 Stefanie Preissner talks motherhood, autism,...

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2023/07/20

****Trigger Warning****On this episode Stefanie Preissner talks openly and honestly about her five miscarriages and the terrible effect it had on her and the steps she had to take in order to look after her mental health. If you have been affected by anything in this episode please seek the support that you need.In episode 8 Rebecca Horan sits down with Stefanie Preissner to discuss becoming a mother to her daughter Aurora, how that has changed her life and her pregnancy losses and mental health

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58:36

#33 Courtney Smith talks about her private and public...

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2023/07/13

On this episode Creative Director and Stylist Courtney Smith sits down with Rebecca to talk about her two pregnancies and why she chose to keep them private, her very different labours and how she runs her style empire with two children. Courtney also intimately discusses the recent death of her best friend Darren and how his death has affected her and how she is navigating that grief. Courtney is a fashion powerhouse but this conversation is enlightening and shows the many wonderful aspects to

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57:42

#32 Sinead Hingston talks to Rebecca about the sudden...

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2023/07/06

***Trigger Warning*** In this episode Sinead Hingston and Rebecca Horan discuss grief from the loss of a partner, the pain of suffering multiple pregnancy losses and trying to stay positive through it all. If anything in this conversation affects you please seek the support you need.In Episode 6 Rebecca talks to digital content creator Sinead Hingston about her first marriage to Geoff and his sudden death while they were on holiday in Portugal, how she navigated her grief while pregnant with their

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51:11

#31 Cara O'Loughlin speaks to Rebecca about her past...

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2023/06/29

******Trigger Warning, this episode focuses on disordered eating, if you have been affected by anything in this podcast please seek the support needed.On this episode Rebecca Horan sits down with life coach and yoga teacher Cara O'Loughlin (Living Intuitively With Cara) to discuss her past struggles with disordered eating, how it started after her mother died, the devastating effects it had on her health, her addiction to exercise, the fear it would affect her fertility and her incredible road to

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46:24

#30 Paula MacSweeney tells Rebecca about life with...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2023/06/22

*****Trigger Warning. On this episode it is important to warn listeners that Paula McSweeney and host Rebecca Horan discuss their dangerous ectopic pregnancies. If you have been affected by pregnancy loss we hope that you are getting the support you need.Paula MacSweeney and Rebecca discuss Paula’s exciting career in radio, meeting her husband Aidan online, going on to have three children with him and how she handled discovering she had an ectopic pregnancy and the aftermath of that devastating

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54:52

#29 Georgie and Jamie Crawford

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2023/06/15

The Good Glow masterminds Georgie and Jamie Crawford open up about their happy baby news and how they make their business and family life workRebecca sits down with Georgie and Jamie Crawford for an exclusive interview with the Good Glow duo about their exciting surrogacy news, they also discuss how they parent daughter Pia, their strengths and weaknesses in business, their health battles and the pair give us some incredible life hacks we never thought we needed Hosted on Acast. See

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49:44

#28 Anna Daly talks triumphs and tragedies in her...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2023/06/08

‘Anna Daly talks to Rebecca about her triumphs and tragedies in her personal life and career.***Trigger Warning pregnancy loss, Anna Daly very openly discusses her painful pregnancy losses and how she overcame this hardship and went on to be a mum of three boys. She takes us through everything that happened when she left Virgin Media Television, to where she is now running her own business and telly career. This conversation was full of surprises from beginning to end. Hosted on Acast. See

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40:46

#27 Lucy Kennedy and Colm Hayes compare notes on...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2023/06/01

Rebecca chats to radio friends and legendary broadcasting duo Lucy Kennedy and Colm Hayes about their parenting styles and the difference between parenting now and 20 years ago. Lucy also opens up about her three pregnancies and how tricky it was to be on live television with severe sickness. They also compare notes on keeping a career and marriage alive while raising kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Season 3 Trailer

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2023/05/25

Rebecca Horan is taking over as host and has incredible interviews with some of Ireland's best-known mums. Be sure to tune in from June 1st and don't forget to subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:18

#26 Shame game - the hidden burdens of motherhood...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2023/01/26

In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, we speak with Lisa Brady, a journalist who has covered almost every aspect of mum life, including her own. We talk mum-shaming, maternal health and the pressure mothers feel to be on top of it all, whether or not you are in the public eye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:40

#25 Our children's planet - what we can do to help...

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2023/01/19

Pat Kane is a mother, sustainability strategist and the founder of reuzi, Ireland’s one-stop shop for sustainable living essentials.In this episode, she speaks to us about how the families of Ireland can join her 'power of one' mission to help create a better planet for our children's futures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:43

#24 Mothers Talking - Why Every Mum Needs Their Tribe

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2023/01/12

In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me we speak with Lucy and Kara, best friends and the founders of Mum Talks, about their personal motherhood journeys, their unbreakable friendship and their highly successful business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:09

#23 Breaking the Irish Mammy cycle - with Gavin...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2023/01/05

Irish Mammy-itis is so deeply ingrained in our psyches but micromanaging every aspect of our kids’ lives isn’t doing them – or us – any favours in the long-run. In this episode, we’re joined by Gavin Bourke and Stephen Flood from Life Skills Academy to find out more about the essential life skills every child should have before they reach the age of 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:40

#22 Teaching kids about their own bodies with Sarah...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2022/12/22

In this episode, we sit down with occupational therapist and sex educator Sarah Sproule to find out more about removing the taboo surrounding certain body parts and embracing the awkward when it comes to discussing sex and sexuality with our kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:54

#21 All in the genes - talking genetic testing with...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2022/12/15

From screening for chromosomal abnormalities to finding out the gender, non-invasive prenatal testing has become popular with expectant parents for a variety of reasons. In this episode we chat to Dr Samantha Doyle,Consultant Clinical and Biochemical Geneticist at the National Maternity Hospital, to find out more about how genetic testing works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:54

#20 The fool proof guide to potty training with Laura...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2022/12/08

There’s no easy way to approach potty training but in this episode parenting expert Laura Erskine shares the winning formula she’s used to successfully potty train her three children and gives tips on how to tackle some of the most common issues parents and toddlers face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:08

#19 Helicopters to Tigers - navigating parenting...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2022/12/01

We chat to Professor Elizabeth Nixon, a lecturer in Developmental Psychology at Trinity College Dublin and Senior Research Fellow at the Children’s Research Centre, to find out more about how parenting styles and approaches can impact on a child’s developments and how you can negotiate family relationships as your child transitions from baby to toddler to older child to adolescent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:01

#18 How to deal with the cost-of-living crisis with...

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2022/11/24

In this episode we are joined by Ann-Marie Gaynor, better known to families all across the country as the Irish Budgeting Mammy, who shares her experience and expertise in handling finances when money is tight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:28

#17 Raising your kids through Irish with Emma Manley

A Little Birdie Told Me ·

2022/11/17

Fashion designer Emma Manley discusses her experience of raising her three boys as Gaeilge, despite not being a fluent Irish speaker herself.From chats at the school gates to brushing up on her own grasp of our native language, Emma reveals all and offers some practical advice to parents who are interested but ultimately intimidated at the prospect of raising and educating their kids through Irish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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