Girl Talk - A Beat Podcast

On this episode of Girl Talk Meets with Life Style Sports, Trish & Shonagh are bringing you all the highlights from the spectacular SHINE Festival 2021. They chat with Shona Project founder Tammy Darcy about the all-digital celebration that had students across Ireland talking.  Tammy tells the girls why Shona and SHINE have been such life-changing endeavours and how a project that initially started to honour her sister has inspired people across the world.  The gals also reveal their festival highlights, including actor Evanna Lynch, Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu, Jackie Fox, Cancer Awareness advocate Trina Cleary and so many more.

On this episode of Girl Talk we spoke to Michelle Heffernan about her documentary Pornography & You. Pornography is everywhere. According to a recent survey conducted by Beat one in five people in the South East watch pornography every day. Michelle's documentary asks if we really understand porn? What really happens on a porn set? And is it healthy for a teenager to learn about sex through porn? If you are affected by the contents of this documentary, please consider the following supports: Speak to your GP, or a trusted adult about your concerns. Speak to a Sex & Relationships Therapist. Find one in your area here Visit Spunout website or HSE Sexual Health website Freephone the Samaritans on 116 123

We chat with an absolute superwoman who is on a mission to get women everywhere to check their boobies... Cancer awareness advocate Trina Cleary, who was given the all-clear from breast cancer last year, was in remission for just eight months when she received the news that her cancer had come back and this time was terminal. Having spread to her hip, spine and a section of her skull behind her ear, this amazing lady is now choosing to spread hope to women everywhere with her positive and honest outlook on social media.  October was of course Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Trina continues to educate those around her in a bid to save others from what she is going through. She’s full of fun, she’s warm, honest and provides her fair share of laughs on Insta as she lets her followers share her journey - the good and bad.

Shonagh and Trish are slightly excited about this edition of Girl Talk as their guest is pretty fabulous. It’s Diversity Month on Beat and they are delighted to chat to the wonderful Paul Ryder! As his Twitter bio says, he is a Performer, an MC, a choreographer, a creative, a contributor to Ireland Am and Elaine on Virgin Media Television. Last year in an interview with Hot Press he said “I started out choreographing for drag queens in Dublin,” I knew instinctively I couldn’t really keep the LGBTQ crowd entertained if I didn’t do something a little bit different. So, I said to myself, ‘If you can’t beat the drag queens, join them - but still keep your own vibe!’. And if you saw him on Ireland’s Got Talent you will know that he did that and then some. Paul Spoke to the girls about coming out in Dublin, how he was forced to leave school because of bullying, a recent homophobic incident which left him shook, what success means to him and how the Marriage Referendum Day 2015 is one he will never forget.

The month of September is Diversity month here at Beat and we thought it was fitting to get the woman who has made it her business (literally) to educate the masses on issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. Natasha Broomfield- Reid spoke to us on behalf of The Irish Center For Diversity in Ireland. Natasha is the founder and Director of Diverse Matters. She is responsible for the overall running of the company and for the design and delivery of a range of diversity and inclusion solutions for clients across the voluntary, public, third and private sectors. Natasha has over 20 years’ experience of working within the diversity and inclusion field, and prior to setting up Diverse Matters and was the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Victim Support. Natasha led the organisation to become a Stonewall top 100 employer, achieve the ‘Leaders in Diversity’ and ‘Investors in Diversity’ accreditation from the National Center for Diversity and the charity was the first national charity to achieve ‘Leaders in Diversity’ status. Natasha achieved further recognition through being shortlisted in both the 2015 ‘Excellence in Diversity Awards’ and ‘National Diversity Awards’ in the ‘Diverse Company’ category.

On this episode of Girl Talk Meets, Trish and Shonagh are joined by the most famous comedy duo in Ireland and beyond. Known for their hilarious sketches and songs - Let's be honest the 2 Johnnies do not need an introduction. 2 lads from Tipp who gave up their semi pensionable jobs to join forces with the aim of making people laugh. It's safe to say they have succeeded in that. To their name they have the most popular podcast in the country, sold-out tours all over the world, the best selling book, 9 Irish number one singles and yet another hit tune with their latest track Dancing In my kitchen which went to number one on iTunes within hours of its release. And so In what felt like a weird double zoom date Johnny Smacks and Johnny B joined our Trish and Shonagh where they had the girls laughing from start to finish. They described how they knew they had officially made it - when they received a gold Card for Coppers, how they've gotten better at shifting, and how one of them cut off their ponytail years ago and still has it in an envelope!

Xposé's Nadine Reid made history as the first plus-size woman of colour to appear on the cover of Irish magazine, Stellar. The Birmingham-born in-demand presenter had stars in her eyes since young age of 10 when she starred as gangster moll Tallulah in a school production of Bugsy Malone. With no shortage of strings to her bow the talented woman radiates warmth and charisma! Whatsmore, she's also had a successful career as a make-up artist before breaking out on TV. From her uplifting Instgram posts to her insightful words of wisdom Nadine Reid celebrates everything she is - this TV star is the woman we all want to be friends with that just happens to be a curvy, beautiful, intelligent woman of colour.

Trish and Shonagh are back to have the chats about the TV show which has literally got the world talking. Since it first landed on our screens at the end of April it has captured the hearts of the nation, made lockdown that little bit easier and even caused some controversy along the way! So it seemed fitting that the girls sit down and dissect it within an inch of its life. They talk about how it made them question their past relationships and themselves, how in awe they are of the entire production, how they never attended posh pool parties in college and of course Paul Mescal's shorts get some air time as expected!

Beat Girl Talk Meets Jennifer Carroll aka. Jen's Journey! Jennifer is a mum from Dublin who shed an incredible 12 stone over the past couple of years while bravely documenting her journey to her 100,000+ Insta followers. The devoted mum and influencer changed her life in so many ways for the better and the people who follow her do so because she is nothing short of inspirational! She chats to the girls about her weight loss journey and how she is dealing with all the recognition her social media presence brings.

This month's Girl Talk Meets is brought to you from three different locations (Beat HQ, Cork and Shonagh's Wexford home)! Our special guest, Sabrina Hill, is a hairdresser and owner of Kopper Hair Salon, but we think you know her best from her Insta - Superstylesabby. Superstylesabby's followers are treated to her daily live workouts, house and style inspiration - but above all her wit, honesty and positive outlook on life. She chats to the girls about her motives, how she deals with online trolls AND her short-lived career as a deli girl!

On this edition of Girl Talk, Trish and Shonagh meet the man who needs no introduction - legendary TV presenter and Rose of Tralee host Dáithi Ó Sé!

Beat Girl Talk has returned for 2020. Every month, we'll be releasing a podcast with a very special guest. This episode is no exception as we welcome former Rose of Tralee, Kirsten Mate-Maher. Close to one million people from across the globe tuned in to see the Waterford native take the title on that fateful August night in 2018. In this podcast, Kirsten reveals how nervous she was throughout the competition, how her party piece was the first time she had ever sung in public, and how the festival itself really is as magical as everyone says. Kirsten also gives us the full story on her genius comeback with Azelia Banks, the secret to staying calm, and how her relationships are stronger than ever.

This week on Beat Girl Talk, we bring Niall Power in for our end-of-year special to chat about everything from Rebecca Vardy's account to the untimely death of Amy Winehouse.

It's time for our decade in review! This instalment of Beat Girl Talk charts our highs and lows over the past decade. With a fair share of honesty, we look back at moments over the past ten years that shaped us. And yes. there are some tears along the way.

On this episode, we discuss breaking plans. We're all guilty of it, but is it for the better or worse? We chat about newer terms surrounding the issue, such as cancel anxiety, jomo (joy of missing out), fomo, and self-care. Also up for discussion is the impact advancements in tech are having on making and breaking plans.

Ahh, office romances... Some might view them as risqué, but over half of us have had one. On this episode of Beat Girl Talk, we spill the beans on our own experience of office romances; we've both had them! We chat honestly about the ups and downs, how we kept it strictly business during work hours and whether it's a good idea to date someone in the same company.

This episode sees Trish & Shonagh dissect that age-old subject - falling in love. Recent research has revealed that our brains completely change when we are in love. We often hear the term seeing through "rose tinted glasses" but it seems that when we really do see the world differently when we're in the height of all the feels We also chat about love letters, first kisses, first break-ups and losing your virginity.

This week's Girl Talk is a special extended episode focusing on International Day of the Girl and our hugely successful Shine event with The Shonagh Project and MakesCents.ie The girls chat about issues women are facing today, and features some of our hugely impressive speakers at Shine 2019. Other subjects covered include body positivity, mental health, social media and resilience.

For our Shine special edition of Beat Girl Talk, we welcome rising Irish R&B star Soulé into the studio to chat about surrounding yourself with the right people, accepting you for who you are & stage personas!

This week on Beat Girl Talk, we delve into the topic of friendships. Friendships teach life lessons, form bonds and create memories. but are friendships really that healthy for us? Author Carol Mason believes they are not, citing that the only people who are really there for her in times of need are her mam and husband.

Shonagh & Trish are back to chat about the dark side of romance - cheating! We discuss being cheated on, what constitutes as cheating and could you stay with someone after they strayed...

Are you living your best life? A new term has been established for those that fall in the middle age category but are still living their best lives. According to new information, age is irrelevant now and we're all in new territory. There are no rules. Many super middles are obsessed with their health and well being and consider their body to be a temple. So is age just a number or do we have unwritten rules about where and what we should be by a certain age? All this and more will be discussed on this week's episode of Girl Talk.

A new episode of Beat’s Girl Talk has just landed! On this episode, Trish & Shonagh discuss a timely topic with many people preparing to make that big move to college. Growing Up In Rural Ireland and moving away with Special Guest Aoife Kearns. Moving away to go to college is definitely a blessing and a challenge all rolled into one. Want to stay up until 4 am watching Netflix eating pot noodles? You can. Figuring out how to adult properly? A little more tricky. Thie girls dissect the big move to college and leaving home for the first time.

We used to live in a world where we didn't talk about much, things that made us uncomfortable were swept under the carpet and anything awkward would just stay that way. Have things changed are we more open as a people or are we still the prudes we once were? We see more sex on tv, more sexed-up celebs everywhere but do we talk about the consequences of all this sex everywhere. The negative side to a more sexed-up world is the spread of STI's and on this episode, we're going to dive into the nitty-gritty of it all. Our special guest this week is Michelle Heffernan who has done a documentary on the topic! The Symptoms The Testing The Treatment The Spread The Misconceptions and blatant lies.

We've become so accustomed to seeing perfection on screen and this unrealistic beauty image that we just think "That's how it's supposed to be! Cause that looks nice". What if we do see the real thing. This week the girls are joined by Vinny to discuss the idea that the way sex is portrayed in the movies is so far from reality. As interesting as they might be, sex scenes on screen have a way of making women feel insecure about their sexual encounters, mainly because they’re often unrealistic.

Have you ever experienced something so profound you couldn't help but think "it's real, something greater than myself is at play here!" On this episode of Beat Girl Talk, we discuss destiny and the power of positive thoughts. We are all fans of 'The Secret' so how true is that you are bound to get back what you project to the universe? Find out if Trish, Paula & Shonagh are true believers or a little sceptical on the latest episode of Beat Girl Talk!

“Can men and women just be friends?” The question that has been around for generations but is still yet to be answered. On this episode of Girl Talk, we discuss whether we think its possible for men and women to be best friends and do these guy/girl friendships cause issues in relationships?

This week on Beat Girl Talk, we're talking 'Toxic Femininity' - women who are hostile to nurturance and co-operation, opting instead for aggression and backstabbing to get ahead.

We put huge pressure on ourselves to be successful or to never falter, but let's face it, some of our biggest failures are what make us the people we are today. On this episode, we're taking a look at our biggest failures in life and how they have shaped us.

The way we interact online is about to change – is it for the best? On this episode of Beat Girl Talk, we chat about new features on both Facebook and Instagram, which include the hiding of likes. How do we feel about them? Will we use them?

We're taking a stand on Beat Girl Talk this week. It’s time to start praising girls from a young age for things other than their looks. We’ve got so much more going for us than just our appearance. We're also welcoming The Takeover's Emma Nolan into the conversation as our special guest.

The world has become a different place over the past decade, with people having far more access to information than ever before. On this episode of Beat Girl Talk, we'll be looking at some of the biggest true crime stories that have taken Ireland & the world by storm. Why have we become so obsessed with it all? In a strange twist, some have said these shows have even brought people together.. office chats just haven't been the same since.

We all carry those shameful secrets in life - maybe you haven't seen an all-time classic movie, or you have a habit of brushing your teeth before you eat and you're too afraid to admit it to anyone? Paula, Trish & Shonagh bare all in this episode of Girl Talk as they share their shameful life secrets! What's your shameful secret?

Beat’s Girl Talk podcast is back! Trish, Paula & Shonagh have caught up for a cuppa and a chat - where no topic is out of bounds. This week on Girl Talk the girls brought in their honorary member - Mr Niall Power from Beat Breakfast! They have gone back in time to talk about the events that rocked their world. Where were they? What do they remember? What stood out for them? They cover everything from Nelson Mandela's long walk to freedom to the night Riverdance debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest to the traumatic split of S Club 7!

This week on Girl Talk, we're letting the world know 'we are not what we wear!' It's unfortunate that in 2019 we still have to say this, but we do. Writer, therapist and gay activist John Weed gave his take on the debate and it has shaken the world. So much so that over 15k retweets have been shared since his original post in 2017. On this episode, the girls discuss slut-shaming culture and the idea that women should dress 'modestly' to avoid targeting.

This week on Girl Talk, Trish, Paula, and Shonagh take shot with cupid's arrow as they chat about all things romance!

If you were talking to your teen self, what advice would you give them? Would you be proud? This week on Girl Talk, Trish, Paula, and Shonagh head for the time machine and write an emotional letter to their 16-year-old selves.

On this week's episode, Paula, Shonagh & Trish brought Vinny into the studio to get his perspective on the controversial Gillette advert, we also checked out the reaction on social media!

This week on Girl Talk, we bring Darren Rice on for our first episode of 2019 where we chat about new year's resolutions, the Rugby World Cup and the best gigs of the year ahead.

This week on Girl Talk, we bring Niall Power on for our Christmas Special where we chat about all things festive on the telly, Strictly Come Dancing and the Spice Girls!

This week on Girl Talk, we chat about women who chose to marry themselves, because not everyone feels they need a partner to put a ring on it... If that isn't enough, we also chat about the new craze of throwing a divorce/breakup party!

This week, we chat about Miss Bumbum and being PC in today's society - have we gone too far?

This week, we chat about watching TV with your Grandparents when a sexy scene comes on & how the men in our lives cope when it's our time of the month!

This week's Girl Talk is a special extended episode focusing on International Day of the Girl and our hugely successful Rise Event. The girls chat about issues women are facing today, and features some of our hugely impressive speakers at Rise 2018. Other subjects covered include body positivity, mental health, social media, resilience, and career choices.

In this episode, Trish, Shonagh & Paula chat about Irish Female Drinking Culture and TV Talent Shows, bringing All Ireland Talent Show finalist Kolyn Byrne aka Joanna Ryde into the studio.

This episode sees Trish, Paula and Shonagh chat about Parental Responsibility & Sleeping Naked!

In this episode, Trish, Shonagh & Paula chat about the latest dating terminology. We also invite Beat Breakfast's Vinny on to chat about the natural look vs. make-up overkill!

Beat's Trish, Paula and Shonagh have met up for a cuppa and a chat - where no topic is out of bounds. Eavesdrop on our girls as everyday issues affecting women across the South East and beyond are laid bare. In this episode, they chat about sex on first dates and how our personalities change with age.

For this instalment, the girls chat about strip clubs, first kisses & the dreaded Leaving Cert!

This week on Girl Talk, the girls chat about Love Island and whether it's a good example for young women. They also discuss older mothers-to-be following Brigitte Nielsen having her fifth child at 54.

Trish, Shonagh & Paula talk bringing boyfriends on girly holidays, blogger obsessions & compartmentalising our friendships.