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• Empowering Youth: Inside Out Wellness Program

  We're diving deep into the challenging topics of body image, mental health, and eating disorders. Join Valerie as she chat with Conor Nolan, a courageous software engineer from Cavan who, at just 13, was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Conor shares his personal journey and his pivotal role in the Inside Out programme, a new Body Wise initiative aimed at educating secondary school students about eating disorders and body image. With insights on the importance of open conversations and support, this episode highlights the power of recovery and the role of community in healing.

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• iRecommend: Wicked with Reece Creed

  On this week's iRecommend Content Creator and Wicked fan Reece Creed dives into Wicked: For Good. Reece shares his thoughts on the recent double feature of Wicked films, discussing how they delve deeper into the complex stories of Elphaba and Glinda. With both lead actors, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, recently nominated for Golden Globes, they reflect on their dynamic friendship and how it resonates with fans.

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• What is 'sharenting'?

  Sharenting has become a huge talking point online this week - especially when it comes to influencers and family content creators. More and more people are questioning whether kids are being overexposed on social media, with this new viral campaign warning about the long-term risks of posting children’s lives for everyone to see. From baby pictures to daily routines, a lot of this content gets shared without the child ever having a say - and in the influencer world, it can even become part of a brand. To help us understand the concerns behind all this, we’re joined by Olwyn Beresford from CyberSafeKids, who specialises in the research and policy side of children’s digital safety.

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• Business Spotlight: Croía Jewellery

  Today we’re joined by Shauna Burke who’s the creator and owner of Croía Jewellery, a brand that has quickly built a reputation for elegant, expressive pieces that feel as personal as they are stylish. Shauna talks through the growth of her business with Valerie

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• Trade Secrets: From Teaching to Funeral Directing

  In this episode of Trade Secrets, Valerie sits down with former Galway Rose Clare Anne Irwin, who shares her remarkable career transition from teaching to funeral directing and embalming. With a unique insight into a profession that many overlook, Clare Anne opens up about the compassion and organisation required in her role, and the profound lessons she has learned along the way.

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