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How's Your Ma Podcast
Our podcast explores women’s relationships—from mother-daughter to leadership—and how they shape lives, aiming to support and empower women across all relationship experiences.
Episodes
How's Your Ma PodcastPat Prizeman (Foster Care Ireland) | Episode 27
In this episode, we're joined by Pat Prizeman from Foster Care Ireland to discuss foster care and the experiences of children and families involved in the…
How's Your Ma PodcastLaura | Episode 26
This week we’re joined by Laura, owner of With Love and Dreams and a self-taught preservation artist. Laura turns wedding and funeral flowers, ashes, hair…
How's Your Ma PodcastAmy Miller (Hippy Hun) | Episode 25
This week on How's Your Ma, we're joined by Amy Miller — Hippy Hun, one of Dublin's most recognisable DJs. Amy takes us through her life growing up in the…
How's Your Ma PodcastCallie & Bella | Episode 24
In this powerful episode of How's Your Ma, we sit down with Callie and her mum Bella as they openly share their experiences with addiction, alcohol, drugs…
How's Your Ma PodcastEmma & Bala | Episode 23
In Episode 23 of How's Your Ma?, we’re joined by Emma and Bala, two social workers originally from India who now live and work in Dublin. They share their…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 22
This week on the How’s Your Ma Podcast, Leanne and Orla are joined by Jack Swift for a very open and honest chat about growing up, finding confidence, social…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 21
This week, Orla and Leanne sit down for a very personal conversation about women, family, motherhood, resilience and the people who shape us throughout our…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 20
This week, Orla and Leanne are joined by two women from the Handmaids of Ireland for a powerful conversation about domestic abuse, child protection and their…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 19
This week, Orla and Leanne sit down for an honest conversation about friendship, childhood, parenting and how much life has changed. After reconnecting with…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 18
In this episode of How's Your Ma, hosts Orla and Leanne welcome Gillian, one of Leanne's childhood best friends, for an honest and often emotional conversation…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 17
This week Orla and Leanne sit down with Claire Malone — singer, actress and frontwoman of hit wedding band Gossip (Wedding Band of the Year 2023, Wedding…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 16
In this episode of How's Your Ma?, Arla and Leanne sit down with Brendan Power, a man with over 40 years off drink and 20 years off drugs, who now dedicates…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 15
In this episode of How's Your Ma?, hosts Orla and Leanne sit down with engaged couple Cathal and Rebecca, founders of the awareness project Different Minds…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 14 (Ciara Jones)
This week, Orla and Leanne are joined by Ciara Jones — mother, full-time carer, and one of Ireland's most tireless autism advocates. Ciara is mam to three and…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 13
In this episode, hosts Leanne and Orla sit down with Courtney — a PhD scientist who walked away from academia to become a Pilates instructor and digital…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 12
This week, Orla and Leanne discuss domestic violence and abuse. Leanne is an Outreach, Prevention & Training Manager at a domestic violence service in South…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 11
Leanne and Orla, taking stock. After a run of powerful conversations, they sit down to reflect on the guests who've been on the show, the feedback that's…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 10
In this deeply moving episode, Orla and Leanne sit down with Mandy — known to many as "Cher Mandy" — a shamanic healer whose extraordinary life journey has…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 9 (Jackie support and survival pt2)
In this raw and deeply moving second part of Jackie's story, Orla, Leanne and Jackie pick up where they left off — and what follows is one of the most honest…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 8
In this powerful episode of How's Your Ma?, Orla and Leanne welcome Jackie — and from the very first minute, it's clear this is a story unlike any other…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 7
This week, Orla and Leanne are joined by two very special guests — Ashling, a mum from Clane, Kildare, and her incredible 11-year-old daughter Georgia. What…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 6
In this episode, Leanne and Orla sit down with Keith Dixon — personal trainer, coach, and friend for 16 years — for one of the most open and honest…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 5
In this deeply moving episode, Leanne and Orla are joined in the studio by Anita — a 57-year-old mother of five, grandmother of six, and domestic violence…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 4
Orla and Leanne are back for a heartfelt and hilarious reflection episode. They check in on the anonymous listener who bravely shared her story, share the…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 3
Leanne and Orla are joined by Katie for a heartfelt and honest conversation about friendship, motherhood, love, and loss. What starts as a light introduction…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 2
This week, Leanne and Orla share a raw and deeply moving story sent in by a listener — a woman who grew up in a home shaped by infidelity, neglect, and…
How's Your Ma PodcastHow's Your Ma: Episode 1
In this very first episode of How’s Your Ma?, hosts Leanne and Orla introduce the heart behind the podcast — real, honest conversations about female…
How's Your Ma PodcastWelcome to How's Your Ma's Podcast
Our podcast explores women’s relationships—from mother-daughter to leadership—and how they shape lives, aiming to support and empower women across all…