This episode is for you if you are about to get married and are afraid of married life, or starting a family, or going through difficulties in marriage right now. 

Following on from another great Hearts+Minds overnight getaway, with a theme of ‘Mistakes: the portal for discovery,' we discussed so much - from creativity to adventure, to friendship and marriage, to acceptance and imperfection.

Are virtues and vices relevant today? Listen to the 5 practical tips to develop virtues in your life.

Emotional intimacy isn’t something that happens overnight; we could spend our whole married lives working towards it. Here are six things we can do in our marriages to cultivate stronger emotional intimacy:

In today’s podcast you will hear the secrets of a couple who are still together and in love after 58 years of marriage.

No matter what level of faith people have, Lent is a time of year that always captures attention. Not least because we mark the beginning with ash on our forehead! Maybe it’s because of long established cultural norms here in Ireland that we’ve always associated Lent as a time when we ‘give things up’ and you might find, in conversation with others, that it’s never really considered as a time people look forward to!

In this podcast episode, we delve into the radical meaning of Lent - our personal identification with the death of Christ.

It’s a question we all face and to be honest, there never seems to be an easy answer. No matter if we work full time, part time or if our work is staying at home full time with children running the home, there is always difficulty in striking the balance between when we’re ‘on’ working and when we’re ‘off’ resting.

This podcast is the first in a series called: Ordinary is Enough – how values transform your experience of work. Are you becoming a better person in your workplace? In today’s podcast we will explore the magic ingredient that can transform your work, virtue.

But when I talk about culture here, I’m referring to the beliefs and attitudes that permeate our homes - our own unique family culture that sets us apart and binds our family together. Here are 3 ways to begin building the culture in your family.

Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the fascinating concept of psychological immunity and the key elements that contribute to it. We dive deep into the question, 'What is psychological immunity?' to understand its importance and impact on our well-being.

Would you like Christmas 2023 to be more meaningful for you? If so, join us as we delve into the significance of Christmas beyond the gifts and festive lights. Learn about Mary’s unwavering faith and Joseph's acceptance of human limitations.

Although logistics and romance don’t seem at first glance to be a pleasant pairing, every married couple will inevitably have to try to accommodate both. Relationships at the outset tend to be all fun and flowers; however as time moves on and a couple get married, finances, shopping, house maintenance etc need to be considered. This becomes even more onerous when a couple have children, leaving little time for much needed shared fun and frolics.

What is the secret ingredient to a lasting and fulfilling marriage? Friendship. Sallyann O'Brien, our guest on our Guest podcast series uncovers the power of building a strong, genuine friendship as the bedrock for your marriage.

A true friend supports and helps us through the ups and downs in life; someone who is there for us not only when the going gets tough, but also in times of joy. 

Join us to discover the crucial habits for building emotional resilience in our latest podcast. We explore why these habits are essential in navigating life's challenges, offering practical insights and strategies to cultivate mental fortitude.

Is it possible to enhance and nurture your friendships as an adult? Join us as we explore the dynamics and strategies for strengthening the bonds that matter most. Dive into the world of adult friendships as an adult, discover how to why and how to find time when you are time-poor.

I think there are only a small number of people who can embrace conflict and welcome it with open arms. Instead, most of us want to run at the first hint of a conflict. Conflict however is an integral part of everyday relations. It is endemic in every society and like everything else in life has a good and a bad side to it. However, conflict, when used wisely, can provide a huge opportunity for change and development.

When a beloved parent passes away, it leaves a profound void. In this episode of our Guest Podcast Series, Leona McPhillips tells how she channelled her grief after the death of her Mum into writing a book. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of writing as a tool for processing grief and rediscovering our own selves during times of mourning.

Whether we realise it or not, the various parts of our lives can either be helped or hindered by the thoughts we allow ourselves to have. Take a moment just to ‘think’ of all the thoughts you might have in a day and then ask yourself…are they always helpful or do they sometimes hold me back?