Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie

On this week's bonus episode, Charleen and Ellie help with a wedding dilemma - if your friends are fighting, do you just have a smaller wedding and not invite them to save you any headaches? How do you save a friendship after cancelling on and neglecting your best friend, to be with your boyfriend but without even realising you were doing it? Is the boy you're talking to interested in another girl because he is resharing her photos on VSCO? And is it okay to speak to and potentially get with your ex-best friend's ex-situationship?

Singer, actor and former YouTube star, Beau Brooks joins us this week. Beau chats to us about starting the Janoskians Youtube channel, their quick rise to international fame and the pros and cons that come with the stardom. He opens up about his own personal struggles as a result of the intense fame, including a battle with his mental health and addiction. Beau tells us about his sobriety and weight loss journey, and his decision to carve his career now all by himself.Charleen and Beau have actually met before...10 years ago! You'll hear about that in Wait Til I Tell Ya (and check out @holdmydrinkpod on Instagram to see the recreation of their photo!) And the girls help with a friendship group dilemma in Secrets From The Stalls!

There are some tricky dilemmas to be answered in this bonus episode! Should you drop out of college when you're dreading it, or stick it out to see if it's just feelings around the early weeks? How do you cope with a breakup that you think happened because of your ex-boyfriend's mental health? And is your partner capable of changing their ways when they tend to take things too far on nights out?

What are working hours like as influencer? Can you ever fully switch off from the online world? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your work? And has your career had an impact on personal relationships in your life? This week, Charleen and Ellie discuss what having a career in social media is really life - the pros, the cons and the things you never thought about.Charleen and Ellie help with a dilemma about a girl who is questioning whether she is a bad girlfriend for trying to persuade her boyfriend to go with his thoughts of getting braces. And it's live show week - we cannot wait to see you in Cork on Friday night, and Dublin on Saturday and Sunday night!

Ready for your extra helping of dilemmas? Charleen and Ellie give advice to a listener who's heart has been broken over a boy she knew in person for just 10 days but now lives abroad. How can you feel better about not getting any male attention? Why has the boy you've been seeing suddenly gone MIA in person, but is still texts you every day? And what are the pros and cons of a breast augmentation?

Global superstar DJ and producer, Joel Corry joins us this week to chat about his new album, 'Another Friday Night', which is out now! Joel tells us about his DJ roots, the importance of music knowledge in his career, gigging festivals in Ireland and abroad, and his biggest ick and red flag.Since it's a special episode with a special guest, we bring you an extended version of Secrets From The Stalls, which means we are getting to answer even more of your dilemmas! How do you get the confidence back to re-enter the dating world after a failed situationship? Is it bad to make more of an effort for your boyfriend's friend's girlfriends, than your own girlfriends? Can you look past your boyfriend making vulgar comments on a social media post 5 years ago? And do you stay or leave if your partner doesn't want marriage and kids, and you know you do?

Ready to hear some extra dilemmas? Is it disrespectful for your boyfriend to look up other girls on Instagram? Should you tell your ex's girlfriend that he cheated on her with you in an attempt to shut off communication with him for good? And is closure from an ex needed, even when you're in a loving, happy relationship now?

This week, we are talking about some of the crazy and desperate things that you’ve done for love, either to get someone's attention, to be with someone or in a bid to keep a partner. Charleen and Ellie tell their own, and our listeners share theirs, including wearing certain clothes, unfollowing people on social media, paying for things and lending money and so many more!Ellie tells us about a viewing she had recently as her search for a house continues, and the girls Sip or Skip to getting with an ex's friend.In Secrets From The Stalls, Charleen and Ellie help with a dilemma about wanting to confess feelings to a boy that you've friend-zoned in the past that says he's not interested in a relationship right now. And does the boy in work really fancy you?

Charleen and Ellie are here to answer some extra dilemmas in this week's bonus episode. Should you tell your boyfriend that you cheated on him 5 years ago, or keep living on being as happy as you both are? Why is your friend suddenly being off with you since coming back from your holiday? And should you wait for a man who you've been seeing for so long who you know deep down will never leave his girlfriend?

DJ and Radio Presenter, Marty Guilfoyle joins us this week to talk about nightlife culture. Is the drink and drugs scene prevalent in Ireland? Do people feel pressure to consume alcohol or drugs to enjoy a night out these days? What is the future for Irish night life with so many venues shutting down?Marty also tells about the drama he found himself in surrounding the GOAT House, and goes through some of his experiences playing different venues at home and abroad as a DJ. Trigger warning: This episode includes conversations around food, eating disorders, exercise and body confidence. It is discussed from 53:20 in our Secrets From The Stalls segment.

Extra dilemmas? Extra Juice!Charleen and Ellie help with advice on flirting when you feel like nobody will ever be interested in you. How do you help someone who can't see they need help with their anxiety and behaviour towards people? Should you feel worried about another girl catching your partner's eye? And should you wait for the man you're meeting to separate with his wife like he said he would, or are you just holding out false hope?

Charleen and Ellie talk Girl Math! These are the things that only add up for girls. Paying with cash vs card, returning online purchases, loyalty cards, hair washing days and much more.Charleen explains the full story about how she got to sing with Rita Ora.And in Secrets From The Stalls, the girls help with a dilemma about a girl who is wondering whether to let go of her ex who broke up with her because he couldn’t give her what she wants, or wait for him to sort out his past trauma. Plus, is it forgivable for your partner to forget your birthday, not one, but TWO YEARS in a row?!

Ready to hear some bonus dilemmas? Charleen and Ellie are ready to answer them!Should you continue to reach out to friends when they're not putting in effort to communicate while you're living abroad? Is going out in college overrated? And do you cut off a guy that is giving fear of commitment vibes, or try to navigate the chemistry?

If you could go back in time and give your teenage self advice, what would it be? Charleen and Ellie discuss some things that they wish they knew in their teens, including advice about relationships and confidence. We also asked you to tell us what you would want to say to the younger you, including advice about peer pressure, dating, body image, school, friendships and much more. Charleen's Wait Til I Tell You is a wholesome one this week, and both her and Ellie Sip or Skip to whether or not you should wait until your 20s for a serious relationship, so that you can enjoy your teenage years. The girls also answer some listener dilemmas in Secrets From The Stalls, including whether you a guy you met while travelling during the summer really likes you or is just being nice, and what you should do if your boyfriend is being sketchy with his phone.

It's your extra fix of dilemmas in the week! Charleen and Ellie are giving advice to a boy who has outgrow his friends and wants to "bin them off as quickly as possible". Should you tell someone if your colleague is making sexual remarks to you in work, even when he says he's "joking"? And what should you do if your boyfriend is never the one to make plans with you anymore, or sometimes doesn't say he loves you back?

It's the 100th episode of Hold My Drink! To celebrate, we've invited back two of our favourite guests - Kneevo and Sean Phipps! Kneevo tells us about her future on OnlyFans, her new business mindset and the turning point of her online career. Sean tells us about his upcoming move to Australia, being king of the roller discos and his new social media segment that he will start in Oz.Producer Leanne has a mystery segment that leaves Charleen and Ellie in tears. The girls reminisce on the beginnings of the podcast, and even listen back to some clips from the very first episode.Thank you for listening to 100 episodes of Hold My Drink. We are so incredibly grateful to you and happy to have this wonderful community of all of you. Here's to 100 more episodes <3

We absolutely love getting updates from you about dilemmas we've answered, and we've got two updates this week!Charleen and Ellie are answering some new dilemmas too. What do you say when you're soon-to-be mother-in-law all of a sudden wants to start getting involved with your life and is wanting to go baby and wedding shopping with you? How do you know if you need to stop putting effort into a friendship and let it just move on? And do you say something to your Dad after spotting him in a questionable Facebook group?

Holistic sex educator, Jenny Keane (@hellojennykeane) joins us this week to talk all things sex - the importance of sex education, communication around pleasure, porn, sex drives and types of sex. Jenny answers some of your questions on the topic, including having a partner who has never had sex before, and experiencing pain during sex.If you are headed to Electric Picnic this weekend, be sure to catch Hold My Drink LIVE on the podcast stage on Saturday, 2nd September from 6:15 - 7:15pm!Our Cork and Wexford live shows are sold out. There are limited tickets left for our Vicar Street shows on Saturday, 21st and Sunday, 22nd October, which you can get now on ticketmaster.ie. There are also limited tickets left for our Limerick show on Thursday, 16th November, which you can get now on uch.ie or by phoning the UCH box office on (061) 331 549.

We've got a very SPICY update from a listener - you're not ready for this!Plus, there are fresh new dilemmas to answer! Should you break things off with a guy you really like because he's said he has commitment issues and doesn't believe in marriage? And what can you do for yourself when you feel lonely and that you have no friends in college?

You asked, Charleen answered! This week, you are finding out everything you want to know about her, including her biggest regrets in life, happiest moment, her move out of home happening at the moment, if she changed as a person since her break with Dano and plenty more! Charleen and Ellie have exciting updates about the live shows in October, and they're also answering some of your dilemmas in Secrets From The Stalls - what should a girl do after being left alone by a friend who went to see a boy on holidays, and are your friends overreacting by saying your boyfriend is being possessive?

Charleen and Ellie are answering some more of your dilemmas in this week's bonus episode! How do you trust that in time, things will work out between you and your ex when the love is still there for each other? What does it mean when someone who has blocked you on social media suddenly unblocks you? How can you try to build yourself back up after a broken situationship? Do you tell your co-worker that you've caught feelings for them? And what do you do when your boyfriend goes mad over a photograph of you and a male family friend?

Charleen and Ellie deep dive into their bucket lists, and Charleen has definitely given this more thought than Ellie with a Bucket List BOOK! From travelling and fancy cars, to meeting celebrities, this bucket list book leaves nothing unturned! We also ask you to share some of the things on your bucket list too. In Secrets From The Stalls, the girls answer a dilemma about her boyfriend's ex who is still obsessed with him, and another about a girl who has gotten the ick for her friend!

We've got updates this week! Of course, there are also brand new dilemmas to be answered too. How do you go about starting a career in social media when you fear what others might think of you? Is it normal to dread moving abroad? And what do you do if your boyfriend is giving you the ick a lot lately?

Singer-songwriter, Cian Ducrot joins us this week! Cian tells us about growing up in Cork, his school days, pursuing a career in music, the importance of believing in yourself, his ADHD diagnosis, his famous flashmobs, and touring with the one and only Ed Sheeran! There's also an impromptu songwriting session in this episode! In Secrets From The Stalls, Charleen and Ellie help with a dilemma from a girl who is unsure about rekindling things with her ex-boyfriend.

It's your extra fix of dilemmas in the week and Charleen and Ellie are ready to give some advice! How do you have a conversation with your best friend about her "angry" and "possessive" boyfriend? What advice is there to build up the confidence to kiss? Should you stay with or leave your boyfriend when your relationship has changed a lot since moving abroad? And how can you feel good about yourself again since gaining weight?

This week, Charleen and Ellie are joined by singer-songwriter and lovely human, Anne-Marie! She chats about her new album 'Unhealthy' which is out now, playing in front of Irish crowds, the weirdest things people have thrown onstage at her gigs and her dream collaborations. We are also bringing you extended Secrets From The Stalls for this special episode! Why is the boy your seeing only staying over with you after he's had a few drinks? Do you tell your friend that you're getting red flags and bad vibes from her boyfriend? How do you go about cutting people out of your life when they've done nothing wrong? Why is the boy your seeing gone distant since you went on holidays together? And how do you put yourself out there to make new friends and meet somebody?

More dilemmas means more episodes! This week, Charleen and Ellie are helping with advice for a girl who is seeing someone that keeps getting with girls on nights out. Do you hold out for the guy you're speaking to everyday to break up with his fiancee? And should you take a job 4 hours away from your significant other in the same country, when you've already been doing long distance from another country?

In the lead up to their birthdays next month, Charleen and Ellie are reminiscing on some of their best and worst birthdays. Do they celebrate every year with a party, or just the big birthdays, like 16, 18, 21 etc.? We also hear some of our listeners birthday stories - the good, the bad and the ugly! The girls are helping with some tricky dilemmas in Secrets From The Stalls too. How do you break-up with your hairdresser? And should you be suspicious if your boyfriend's female colleague is ringing him at 4am?

There's some tricky dilemmas to answer this week, but Charleen and Ellie are on hand with advice. Should a guy meet up with an ex-girlfriend for closure after 3 years, and when he wants to get possibly get back together with her? Do you break up with your partner if they're getting on your nerves a lot recently and you're not attracted to them anymore? And how can you shift the feeling of worry after your boyfriend (who previously told you he was bi-curious) tried to kiss one of his guy friends on a night out?

Would you go on a girls or lads holiday if you were in a relationship? And would you be happy with your partner going on one either? Charleen and Ellie talk about Leaving Cert holidays, girls trips they've been on, and how girls and guys act on nights out abroad. They also chat about some of your worries when it comes to your other half going on a trip with friends, including the possibility of cheating, being encouraged to do bad things by friends and lack of communication with you. In Secrets From The Stalls, the girls answer a dilemma about a girl who can't stop thinking about a boy she met on holidays, despite being in a relationship at the moment. And is it okay for your boyfriend to "grab" your phone and snoop through your messages?

We've got updates from a girl about her brother's girlfriend making nasty comments towards her, and another about potentially needing a friendship breakup. Is "pretty privilege" a thing in certain industries and can it really be the reason for your success? What can you do when you feel like your sibling is spending more time with their partner and growing apart from you? And how do you know if you're boyfriend is really sexually attracted to you, or if there is just something wrong in the bedroom?

A one-sided relationship can be described as one where either you or your partner are giving more energy, time, effort and support than the other person. How do you know if you are in a one-sided relationship, why do people stay, and when should you leave it? Charleen and Ellie discuss and mention some of their own personal experiences of these types of relationships. The girls answer a dilemma about a girl who isn't sure if her work colleague is flirting with her, or just being friendly, and they also help to figure out when is the best time to introduce the person you're seeing to your family and friends. PLUS there is a NEW SEGMENT in this week's episode!

There are some tough dilemmas to answer in this week's bonus episode. Should you leave a situation with your ex now or give it a chance to see if he actually does what you ask of him? Why is your best friend distancing from you and not telling you important things going on in her life anymore? How do you bring up a conversation with your financé that you don't like the person he is when he's drinking? And should you keep texting the boy you really like that's moved away to Australia, or break it off now?

The long-awaited and highly-anticipated Dano Mandroiu is on the podcast this week! He chats about his professional footballer career and family life, as well as his relationship with Charleen - who starts and finishes arguments, icks about each other and whether Dano knew him and Charleen would get back together again?! Charleen and Ellie also help with advice for a few dilemmas. How can you move on from someone who you thought was the love of your life? And what should you do when your boyfriend doesn't say "I love you" back?

For the first time ever on our bonus episode, we've got a special guest to help answer your extra dilemmas alongside Charleen and Ellie! The wonderful Holly McAllister (@hollymcallisterrr) is here with some amazing advice, and also talks about some of her personal experiences, including her recent breakup. Do you keep reconnecting with the same person for a reason? How can you stop comparing every single person you're with to your previous situationship? And why has a boy that's gone to so much effort to find out about you suddenly started pulling back?

This week, Charleen and Ellie do a deep dive into rebranding and reinventing yourself - something the girls admit to having done a few times in the past. Do different groups of people see you differently? When is a rebrand most common? And if you feel the need to rebrand, what advice can be given to you? In Secrets From The Stalls, Charleen and Ellie give advice to a listener who is not getting good vibes from her best friend's boyfriend - should she say something to the friend? And would your ex have reached out by now if he wanted you back, or is he just stubborn?

Some tricky dilemmas to be answered in this week's bonus episode. How can you prepare for a serious relationship when all your confidence comes from alcohol? Did you actually like the boy you met on a night out, or was it the potential you liked? Should you reach out to friends who aren't keeping in touch with you while you're living abroad? And why haven't you heard back from someone who said they wanted to plan a second date with you?

This week, the music management legend, Louis Walsh, joins Charleen and Ellie on Hold My Drink. Louis gives us all the gossip on what the X Factor was really like behind the scenes, including the judges and contestants on it, and the formation of huge bands such as One Direction and JLS. He gives the reason why it's not on our TV screens anymore, and talks about if we could ever see another Irish talent show like You're A Star or Ireland's Got Talent again. Louis explains why some artists have great success in the music business, and why others may fail. He also reveals his upcoming projects, as well as some of his favourite stores and restaurants in Dublin! The girls are answering a dilemma about feeling guilty for outgrowing a friend in Secrets From The Stalls, and they also decide whether a popstar life would be for them!

It's your extra fix of dilemmas in the week! On today's bonus episode, Charleen and Ellie help with advice for a girl who has found out her boyfriend has been cheating on her with his ex girlfriend for the past 2 years. Who should you go with when having to choose between two boys? And should you leave your relationship if your partner does not propose to you when you want them to so badly?

This week, Charleen and Ellie are talking all things sex - from first times and self-confidence in the bedroom, to libidos and fetishes. The girls also answer some sex dilemmas for Secrets From The Stalls. How soon is too soon to have sex with someone you're seeing? How do you manage your partner having a low sex drive? And how can you shake the thoughts of your fiancé having slept with other people in the past?

Charleen and Ellie are ready to answer some more of your dilemmas. Why has your boyfriend sudden changed from being clingy and wanting your love, to being slow at replying and not making plans with you? Are you "crazy" for feeling uncomfortable with the guy your seeing following other girls on social media? Should you do anything about the girl who seems to be a bit possessive over boys? And do you try to reach out to your friend again to see why she's stopped talking to you all of a sudden?

Charleen and Ellie reminisce on their memories of The Debs - the dresses they wore, how they were asked or how they did the asking, the dreaded corsage moment and so much more. We also asked for your debs stories, and they are wild - from falling off horses, going with jealous exes and puking on / ripping dresses. The girls answer some of your dilemmas in Secrets From The Stalls. How do you react with an old flame sending a photo of them in bed with someone else, 2 days after you were together? And what should you say or do if your partner isn't making time for you?

We've got updates in this bonus episode, and there may be tears shed. Charleen and Ellie also help out with a dilemma about a girlfriend who is tired of her boyfriend spending their only day together hungover. And is it worth going back to someone for just 4 months before they go away?

Life's been busy lately, so this week, Charleen and Ellie are catching up - from Charleen's recent holiday to Barbados, to school days, and having to call out people being inappropriate. The girls are also getting the hang of the new segment, Word Association. But everyone's favourite segment is back, Secrets From The Stalls. Should you keep talking to someone, although you're going on a J1 this summer, or should you call it off now? And how can you set boundaries with the guy you're seeing and with his friends?

It's Ellie again helping out with your dilemmas this week. Should you cut off a friendship with someone you used to have a thing with? Have you wasted two years studying a college degree that you don't have a passion for? And why is your boyfriend lacking on communication every couple of weeks?

While Charleen is away, Producer Leanne is stepping in to ask Ellie all of the juicy questions that you want to know about her - from life goals and proudest achievements, to potential regrets about botox and fillers, her career as an influencer and, of course, mystery man. Ellie and Leanne are answering a few of your dilemmas in Secrets From The Stalls too. Should you tell your boy best friend that you've caught feelings for him? And how can you make friends when you don't drink alcohol?

Charleen is away this week, so Ellie is flying solo, but she's still offering some advice to help you with your dilemmas! Should you make a move for fear that they'll find someone else in the meantime? Why has news that a co-worker that you fancy sleeping with another co-worker triggered you into thinking about him now all of a sudden? How do you let someone know that a friendship is done for good? And how can you toughen up and adopt a "not giving a fuck" attitude?

This week, we are joined by Conor and Sarah from ICON Management to talk all things influencing, the work behind the job, what their management company is all about and the future of social media. We also ask them the juicy questions, including who out of Charleen and Ellie is harder to work with, and how do brand deals and influencer rates/fees work? Charleen tells us about her experience at a strip club in Amsterdam and there's a dilemma about a boyfriend who was accused of cheating that is phone and video calling another girl.

We've got even more of your Secrets From The Stalls to answer! Is the guy you're seeing just with you to get over his ex? How do you break up with someone you live with and still care about? Should you bring up the fact that your ex that you're seeing again is texting other girls on Snapchat? And how can you keep close to your best friend who is living abroad?

Money can buy you happiness?! Ketchup belongs in the fridge?! Friends is overrated?! Drinking is never worth it?! They are just some of the unpopular opinions that Charleen and Ellie are discussing on this week's episodes. There are lots to get through as sent in by you! The girls are answering some tricky dilemmas in Secrets From The Stalls too. What advice can you take after being ghosted by a friend? And should tell someone you're talking to that you haven't lost your virginity?