Are We There Yet ? with Kathryn Thomas

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Kathryn Thomas sits down every Tuesday with some of her heroes and inspirations. Guests like Doireann Garrihy, Eunice Power, Laura Dowling, Elizabeth Day and Cecelia Ahern share their revelations, wisdoms and regrets. In each episode, Kathryn uncovers where her guests have been and where they're going to next...Presented in association with Mater Private Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  • Dearbhla Mescal "Nobody's gonna make you happy."

    Dearbhla Mescal discusses navigating a global spotlight and a personal health crisis while raising a family. She shares insights on finding joy in ordinary life and addressing parental pressures.

  • Laura Dowling "Women Just Want to Talk."

    Kathryn Thomas hosts Laura Dowling to discuss intimate female health, including menopause impacts and self-care. They cover taboo topics and share personal confessions.

  • Doireann Garrihy "Motherhood is a Roller Coaster.”

    Kathryn Thomas interviews Doireann Garrihy for the new season of 'Are We There Yet?'. They discuss motherhood, Garrihy's podcast tour, and her changed perspective on work.

  • Coming Soon - Season Two!

    Kathryn Thomas is back with the second season of 'Are We There Yet?' on April 21st, featuring guest Doireann Garrihy. They will discuss motherhood.

  • St Patrick's Day with Donal Fallon

    On this special bonus episode celebrating St. Patrick's Day, host Kathryn Thomas talks with historian and author Donal Fallon about the social and cultural history of Irish pubs. They discuss the importance of pubs as cultural spaces, part…

  • Dr Lorraine Walsh: “Some People Get Cancer, Some Don’t.”

    Dr Lorraine Walsh, an expert in radiation oncology specializing in breast cancer, joins Kathryn Thomas to discuss cancer. Dr. Walsh shares insights into her work and the future of cancer care in Ireland, focusing on breast, gynaecological,…

  • Samantha Mumba "I’ll Stand Up for Myself.”

    Kathryn Thomas speaks with Irish singer Samantha Mumba about her early ambitions, rise to fame after her 2000 hit

  • Dr Shane O'Hanlon "Five Ways to Live Longer."

    Kathryn Thomas speaks with Dr. Shane O’Hanlon, a geriatrician, about healthy aging and longevity. They cover lifestyle changes, exercise, diet, new Alzheimer's treatments, the effects of hearing loss and loneliness, and the role of AI.

  • Eunice Power “I would be lost without my work.”

    Kathryn Thomas speaks with Eunice Power about navigating personal tragedy, including the death of her son and a recent divorce. Eunice also discusses her love for Irish ingredients and her hometown of Dungarvan.

  • Richard Hogan "We're living in an individualistic era"

    Psychologist Richard Hogan joins Kathryn Thomas to discuss raising healthy and resilient children, the pressures of modern parenting standards, and offers insights from his work on The Traitors Ireland. Hogan is the author of "Parenting th…

  • Sophie Morris “We're not getting the balance right”

    Health expert Sophie Morris discusses her award-winning book on ultra-processed foods, the challenges of healthy eating on a budget, and the need for better food education. She also shares insights from a past business failure.

  • Alison Spittle "Fat People Cannot Win"

    Comedian Alison Spittle discusses her show BIG with Kathryn Thomas, covering themes of weight loss, misogyny, and classism. The conversation also touches on the end of body positivity and Alison's career.

  • Leo Varadkar "You Die, You Lose or You Resign"

    Kathryn Thomas interviews former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar about his early life, political career, coming out, and his decision to resign. Varadkar also discusses his future and the pressures of being a politician.

  • Annmarie O’Connor "Share Your Story"

    In this episode of 'Are We There Yet?', Kathryn Thomas speaks with Annmarie O’Connor about her best-selling book 'Twitch', which details her experiences living with Parkinson's Disease. Annmarie shares insights from her life, career, and h…

  • Cecelia Ahern "Life Just Tests You"

    Kathryn Thomas chats with author Cecelia Ahern about her writing career, including the success of P.S. I Love You, her surprising skills like forklift driving, and her experiences with anxiety.

  • Elizabeth Day "I can be at peace living alongside the sadness"

    Elizabeth Day, host of the

  • Trinny Woodall "What have you got to fear?"

    Kathryn Thomas sits down with entrepreneur and style icon Trinny Woodall to discuss her career, including overcoming failures and securing funding as a woman over 50. Woodall also shares personal stories about her upbringing, husband's add…

  • Trailer

    This is a trailer for the podcast 'Are We There Yet? with Kathryn Thomas'. The podcast features interviews with guests such as Trinny Woodall, Elizabeth Day, and Cecelia Ahern.