The Trina Mara Podcast

Trina chats to Stuart Dempsey about Gamerfest coming to the RDS in Dublin May 2th and 28th. He explains what we can expect and if your old gaming console is worth any money. www.gamerfest.ie

Travel journalists Sarah Slattery & Ed Finn are in studio with Trina uncovering Malaga as a holiday destination. www.thetravelexpert.ie

Marie Hannon from the voluntary organization Dogs in Distress chats to Trina Mara about dogs being surrendered and how you can make a difference by fostering one. She also talks about what is required when it comes to fostering a dog. www.dogsindistress.org

Travel journalist Ed Finn and The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery are back in studio this week uncovering Malaga!

Oonagh O'Hagan from Meagher's Pharmacy explains the process of getting emergency contraception in your chemist and why you should never feel embarrassed. There are also a couple of types so she talks us though which ones are most effective. www.meagherspharmacy.ie

With over 26 new travel routes now available out of Ireland, why not travel to somewhere you haven't been before?

Johnny Logan chats to Trina Mara about playing Vicar Street on the 1st of September 2023 for one night only, his recent appearances on "The Masked Singer" where he performed as a reindeer and if he'd ever do Eurovision again!

Do you know when it's time to change your child's car seat? Barry from www.babymoonbabyshop.ie explains all

Dan Potts from @thecareercoach_official chats to Trina Mara - this week, we're focusing on feeling regret after leaving your old job and what to do next.

Owner of www.thetravelexpert.ie Sarah Slattery and award-winning travel journalist Ed Finn are in studio with the latest travel deals. This is where you'll find all the bargain holidays

Instagrammer Jennifer Carroll (@jens_journey_ie) chats to Trina Mara about leaving an abusive relationship, finding herself as a single parent, losing 12 stone and turning her life around. She has just released her memoir and cookbook inspired by the many recipes she shares on Instagram on her weight loss journey.

Wondercare Podcaster & Pharmacist Sheena Mitchell chats to Trina Mara about why you shouldn't allow family and friends to kiss your newborn baby until their immune system has developed after 12 weeks.

Ireland's first drink spiking detection test, CYD Check Your Drink self-test kits are available to buy in all major pharmacies. Just add a single drop of the drink onto the test and it will indicate the presence of the drugs Ketamine and GHB which are used from drink spiking. Eoin McKeon tells us all about it.

Are gel and acrylic nails bad for your health? It's been claimed that the products used for gel and acrylic nails can cause a major allergic reaction which could prevent you from availing of joint replacement and dental work in the future.

Comedian Phil Wang plays Vicar Street in Dublin on 13th of May. You'll also see his stand-up show on Netflix and he has a recurring role in the Disney+ comedy "Life & Beth" starring Amy Schumer. He chats to Trina Mara. www.philwang.co.uk

Financial advisor Paul Merriman from www.askpaul.ie chats to Trina Mara about financial stress & dealing with debt and how to ease the pressure. www.askpaul.ie

Trina Mara chats to Eddie Rowley from the Sunday World about the tragic passing of Mark Sheehan from The Script. He died in hospital on the 14th of April at the age of 46 after a very brief illness. His bandmates Danny O'Donoghue and Glen Power are devastated as are his family and friends - including his wife Rina and his 3 children.

Owner of www.thetravelexpert.ie Sarah Slattery and award-winning travel journalist Ed Finn are in studio with Trina to discuss New Jersey as a holiday destination!

Trina Mara chats to Cat Nolan about getting an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 42. The symptoms of ADHD and how you can look for a diagnosis. Cat's Instagram is @adhd_at43

Is your hall cluttered with kids' sports shoes and football boots that they've outgrown? If they are in good condition, they could be given a second lease of life by kids in South Africa. You can donate your runners and boots with collection details on www.inmyshoes.ie

Builder Peter Finn tells Trina Mara all about the new series of RTE's "Home Rescue" on RTE 2 Thursday nights at 9.30pm

Fitness expert Tara Grimes chats to Trina Mara about the reason we gain weight during menopause and it's not because of our hormones.

There is nothing worse than being stranded on holiday with your suitcase and all your new holiday clothes - lost - somewhere in the world. Sarah Slattery from www.thetravelexpert.ie offers her advice on how to avoid losing your luggage.

Keith Barry chats to Trina Mara about the final couple of dates on his "Mind Games" show. It's packed full of comedy - he is at the Olympia on May 13th and the Black Box in Galway on May 27th. If you're a skeptic, you could win up to €15,000 on the night! www.keithbarry.com

Marie Brennan chats to Trina Mara about having four children in 4 years. The shock and then the joy of discovering one of her twin boys, Conn, had Down Syndrome. Herself and her husband didn't know he had Down Syndrome until after he was born.

The comedian John Bishop was forced to pull out of shows at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre on compassionate grounds after the death of his mother. He said he was finding the "pain to be like no other". Jade Lawless, who is an accredited IACP counsellor spoke to Trina about how bereavement counselling may help some people.

Celebrity chef chats to Trina Mara about his new Virgin Media TV show called "Dylan McGrath's Secret Service".

The former Love Island contestant Molly-Mae Hague has opened up about her struggles with motherhood since giving birth in January. She adores being a mother but is finding it challenging. Trina chats to parenting expert Laura Erskine about how her feelings are quite normal and how we can help a new parent.

Trina Mara chats to Dr. Christina Mulvany from WebDoctor about the symptoms of cystitis and how most women will experience this infection at some point. www.webdoctor.ie

Edele Lynch from B*Witched chats to Trina Mara about the 25th anniversary since the release of their debut single and why now is the time for some new music.

"Dancing with the Stars" champion John Nolan has joined forces with Ireland's King of Swing Luke Thomas, to bring their spectacular new live show to The Helix in Dublin on April 15th 2023. The show will feature iconic songs and dances from the golden age of Hollywood cinema. Tickets on sale now from www.thehelix.ie

The trends in beauty are changing so rapidly it can be hard to keep up. So are we over botox? Liz Dwyer chats to Trina Mara about the Future Beauty show on at the RDS all weekend. www.futurebeautyshow.com

Are you a people pleaser? Do you say "yes" resentfully so as not to upset anyone? Are you looking for balanced and authentic relationships? If you're constantly saying "yes", when you mean "no" or saying "yes" when you SHOULD say "no", then you need to read Natalie Lue's latest book, "The Joy of Saying No". Natalie will guide you through reclaiming yourself .

Trina was chatting about the perfect age gap to leave between having your children and Colette sent in a voicenote saying how the bit she wasn't prepared for was when they grew up - the Empty Nest Syndrome.

The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery chats to Trina Mara about taking the family off grid on holiday and making fabulous memories. Research shows that travellers in 2023 are more determined that ever to veer off course to enjoy new experiences. Having teamed up with the glamping company Further Space, Sarah suggests we look at a glamping giveaway in a unique location at one of 11 sites in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Bressie chats to Trina Mara about his award-winning podcast "Where is my Mind" Live with special guest Adam Clayton. It's on at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on Friday 28th of April.

Pharmacist and Wondercare Podcaster Sheena Mitchell chats to Trina Mara about the chickenpox outbreak in creches and schools www.wondercare.ie

Did you know only 1 in 10 people have trust in what influencers post on social media and 60% of people are annoyed by the inauthenticity of influencers? Well the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland are now implementing new artificial intelligence tools to identify influencers who are are in breach of the advertising code Trina chats to ASAI CEO Orla Twomey

Ryan O'Neill from Retro Drive In chats to Trina Mara about the movies they'll be showing over Paddy's Weekend - where you don't need a babysitter, it's a movie experience from the comfort of your own car. www.retrodrivein.ie

Dr.Mick Crotty talks to Trina Mara about how obesity is a chronic medical illness and needs professional treatment. We also discuss Ozempic and how it needs to be taken for life or you will re-gain the weight www.mybestweight.ie

New research has revealed that 1 in 5 people people ignore potentially life threatening cardiac symptoms especially women. Ann's cardiac problem was detected after her Fit Bit recorded and irregularity. After mentioning it in passing to her GP, she was referred to the Acute Cardiac Assessment unit in the Hermitage Clinic where she accessed a life-saving diagnosis and treatment with Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Zain Sharif, who she credits with saving her life.

It's an 80's singalong at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on Sunday 19th of March where the audience become the choir!! Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman chat to Trina about what we can expect

Alfie Boe dreamed of a career as a singer - his career exploded in 2002 when the stage and film director Baz Luhrmann cast him in a lead role in the acclaimed Broadway revival of "La Bohéme". He also led the cast of Les Miserables in the West End. He plays the National Concert Hall in Dublin on October 17th 2023. www.nch.ie

Lisa Cannon chats to Trina Mara ahead of the Oscars on Sunday night where the Irish have been nominated for 14 Academy Awards!!

Ciara Atwell chats to Trina Mara about her new cookbook that will see an end to cooking separate meals for the adults and the kids at home - "The Fuss-Free Family Cookbook".

Trina chats to Louise O'Brien from Boots about their new recycling initiative where you can bring back your hard-to-recycle empty beauty, health and wellness products in exchange for Boots Advantage Points. Scan the item on the Boots website to check it's on the list of acceptable products. For every 5 products returned, you'll receive a voucher for 500 Boots Advantage Card points worth €5 when you spend €10 or more) to use in-store or online within 3 days with the usual T&C's applying (you can't use points for baby formula, prescriptions or gift cards. Items that can be recycled include mascaras, lipsticks, compacts, tubes, pumps, wipes packets, vitamin tubs, toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes. https://www.boots.ie/shopping/boots-recycling-scheme

Trina Mara chats to author Dave Rudden about the "Ireland Reads" event where we're being urged to set some time aside every day to read. You could also discover or re-discover your local library and there are plenty of book recommendations for all tastes and reading levels on www.irelandreads.ie

Bressie chats to Trina Mara about ending his "Where is my mind?" podcast after 6 years