Jenny and Mairead Now

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow its all about running and slippy shorts, golf and golf gear, Preppers and panic rooms for the end of the world and what we COULD have been if only we'd bothered our arses.You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we start with some list ticking - its all about the shit to do list - then onto our retainer poll, followed by dreams, pottery and some Feng Shui. Mairead tells us what we should be teaching our kids and there is a mishmash of religious singing, saying I'm sorry and praying to St Anthony.You cam email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we say hello to April and good riddance to March.  We talk trees and Petfluencers and Books and shows ... and ask the question is everyone wearing a retainer at night because of teeth grinding all the while pretending we are fine during the day??!! You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.comWe'd love to hear from you

And we are back.Thank you so much to everyone who sent messages of love and condolences to Mairead about the death of her Dad, Robert. Mairead talks about the last few terrible weeks and of course through the pain there is laughter too ... there are chats about Sauna's, fancy soda streams, 'No buy '25' and the 7...7...7 plan You can email usjennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

This weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow starts off with some smokey tales. Jenny tells us about The Fear Clinic and her (insane) irrational fear ... The weighted blanket gets a review, discussions on The Traitors (spoiler alert) along with recommendations of what's on the box and your next read. And we end on a story of lust and heated rollers on the sadly gone 46A Bus.You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.comwe'd love to hear from youx

In this chapter, both Jenny and Mairead write about a parents death - Jenny's Dad and Mairead's Mam.Writing from their individual experiences about what people said in the first few weeks and how they both got through the toughest times of their lives. Lessons on understanding that everyone grieves in their own way - don't judge them, the fact that you can be happy and sad at the same time and how its the little thing that can cause the most pain in the aftermath - like no light on in the porch. You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.comwe would love to hear your thoughtsx

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we start with some bending and stretching followed by straight in with the recommendations. Jenny is on a reading roll and down 81% on her phone usage! What!? Mairead and Jenny tell about being so chill about the 6th year holiday and promise they are NOT considering stalking their teens on a European Island in June. Jenny tells us about Scruffy Hospitality and Mairead talks about Nudges from the other side and we have some great emails and messages from our lovely listeners.Thanks to our sponsor @VHI 

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we begin quietly, as someone is just getting over a horrific migraine (Mairead). There is a review of weighted blankets and talk of emotional support coats along with Phubbing, what not to do in friendships, the price of being a SAHM and the draw of Instagram. You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.comThanks to our sponsor VHI.ie

And we are back ... First Podcast of 2025 and its our two year Birthday. Its full steam ahead with catch ups about No present holidays and Vows for 2025. Mairead is on a mission to get everyone in Ireland to lower their TV's and Jenny joins in on her perfect couch description. There is talk of mistaken dead seals, the Let Them Theory, Don't die Documentary and lots more.You can email the Podcast at Jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

Its our last Podcast of 2024! We discuss our Womanifesto for 2025 and look back on our chosen listened to, watched and read of 2024. Thank you so much for listening throughout the year ... we've had so many highs including publishing our first book together 'What We Know Now, which as we always say, would not exist without this podcast and you, our listeners. We will  be back in January 2025 and we really look forward to starting the year  together and hearing all the news.We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.J&M xx

And just like that its chapter 5, Being Human.Lots in this chapter starting with the idea that we need to process past hurts in order to live good lives. Jenny thinks we should probably all be going to therapy but unfortunately its impossible for so many due to the cost. There is lots of self help out there and we go through a list of 'Things to help' on page 78. Mairead gives us her thoughts on self care and of course we talk about Mobile Phones and their hold on all of us. You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.comWe would love to hear your thoughts 

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow its all about Buy Buy Buy and how we can all try stop the insanity. One woman's war on plastic toys and Jenny tells about working on her 2025 home manifesto. Mairead needs help on an ongoing house issue and The colour of the year is out ... see what you think. There is movie and book recommendations and an email from a listener looking for advice on what to do. email us jennyandmairead@gmail.com

Moving on to Chapter four ... Motherhood.Jenny talks about the reality of becoming a first time mum and what it really felt like at the time. Mairead talks about similar feelings and both agree that it is the steepest learning curve of their lives. In the book there is some advice for anyone new into the world of Motherhood. Mairead talks about the plans she always had for a fourth baby that unfortunately never happened and the IVF journey she went on. And there is a chat about the word Motherhood and how it doesn't have to necessarily involve having biological children - 'To be female is to mother, and for the most part we should be mothering ourselves'.As always we would love to hear your thoughts - you can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com 

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow Jenny gives us a history lesson in kissing. Mairead reviews some Christmas movies out now and we learn that Ties are in! More mobile phone chats about Beauty filers on TikTok and Barbie flip phones. A bit of a chat about family traditions and bringing back some 80's parenting - just say NO!! And we end on Orchid killing and the dreaded NITS!!Email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

Straight into Chapter three and its one that EVERYONE has an opinion on - Weddings. We both think that the answer to a perfect wedding is not listening to anyone else's opinion and just doing what you and your partner want ... but its hard! Mairead has had two weddings and hated both her dresses. Jenny went wedding dress shopping on her own and recommends it for a stress free way to say yes to that dress (or suit). We write about the do's and don't of weddings and look at the alternatives. We'd love to know your thoughts - you can send us emails to jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.comThanks to our sponsor @vhi_ie

On this weeks podcast @jennyandmaireadnow Jenny assures us all that she is NOT FREAKING OUT ABOUT CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR. Mairead is not believing it for a second. There are chats about Paris and the Love Wall, turning 18 and time flying by. Mairead talks about the 4B movement and working wherever she goes now. And there may be some singing and talk of joining a choir. You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.comThanks to our sponsor VHI

We are moving on to chapter two - its a good one ... Relationships. We talk about crushes, trying to meet someone in the modern world, online dating, the pros and the cons. Why we both think we need to bring back the slow set, the loveliness of middle aged love and owning the word 'content'. These are just highlights of all that is covered in the book - we hope you can have your own copy and let us know your thoughts.Email us jennyandmairednow@gmail.com or on Instagram @jennyandmaireadnow

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow its starts with a tale of shrunken ears followed by Martha Stewart and Housewife of the Year. Jenny is devo about the binning of the 46a and Mairead tells all about the idea of 'sex scene night'. We hear about The feck it era and why we should all try to do something for ourselves every now and then and Mairead is looking for help (AGAIN) with a near dead plant. You can email us @jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.comor get us on Instagram @jennyandmaireadnowThanks to our sponsor @vhi_ie 

Welcome to the first of our bonus episodes to read along with our new book 'What we know NOW'. The first Chapter is on Friendship. We start with one of Mairead's quotes on what a good friendship should feel like and move on to the difficulty of making friends as you get older. We talk about the time in our lives when our friendship broke down and the intensity of female friendships. We talk about 'Frenemies' and the difficulty of breaking up with a friend, there are hints and tips on what to do. And we explore the idea that being open and vulnerable are super powers and the real way forward to finding connection with people. We also read out emails from listeners on their own friendship stories. Our hope for the book was to spark conversations with you and we want this to be the place where it can all start. You can email us @jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we sat down with Tánaiste Micheál Martin. Following on from the themes of our book we wanted to ask him 'What He Knows Now' and about all of the life lessons that have got him this far.  We talk about friendship and family, grief and what helps get you through, sea swimming and switching off ... and the three of us very nearly set up a book club. We find out about the Micheál Martin Salad and what he REALLY wanted to be when he grew up. We hope you enjoy listening.Thanks to our sponsor @vhi_ie

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow Mairead talks about pulling an all nighter, running a marathon and loving a veil. Both Jenny and Mairead talk about forgetfullness and being too hard on yourself. There are tears for Superman, a laugh about a tea towel and lots and lots of emails and voice notes from the best Podcast Listeners in the world - YOU!You can send us emails to jennyandmairead@gmail.comThanks to our lovely sponsor @vhi_ie Because you're health means everything

What a night we had at our Book Launch at The Townhouse at Arnott's! We felt like we were in a podcast hug of love. Everyone came turned out in their snazzy gear from as far afield as Kerry, Limerick, Cavan, Waterford, Mayo, Kildare and Dublin. We were interviewed by Ray and say a Massive Huge Thank You to him for putting us both at ease - and for apologising infront of our live audience for all the mean stuff he made us do over the years ;)Huge thanks to the team at Gill and to Eason for hosting the event. We loved the whole night, especially getting to talk to everyone at the book signing afterwards. Hopefully you can get a feel for the night with this podcast recording and fingers crossed there will be more live events to come.

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we start with a voice warm up followed by some Shakespeare. Jenny has a special warm present for Mairead and there are chats about GAA, going back to college, Rivals and riding and The National Treasure that is Colin Farrell. You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.comThanks to our Sponsor @vhi_ie

BONUS PODCAST.We have our beautiful pink baby in our hands (our new book) and we decided just before the official launch on the 24th, that we would give you a preview of what you can expect. We can't wait for you to finally have it in your own hands so that you can let us know your thoughts and opinions. Without the podcast there would be no book, so we say a huge big THANK YOU to all of you, our Podcast family. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy.J&M x

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we start with a finger meditation (don't ask) and quickly move onto raw dogging. Next up its worry about what coat to bring on a long weekend trip away - do you pack your real wardrobe or your fantasy wardrobe?? Johnny Sexton gets a mention about his love of a good grudge and his new book. There is a discussion about a North side goodbye V a South side goodbye. Jenny has some 'Boring stuff' to share about her new vacuum Cleaner. Funny Costume chats and lots more. Huge big thanks to our Sponsor @vhi_ie

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we start with a quiz ... or at least Mairead does. Jenny announces the podcast has a new jingle which suits Mairead's Cutlery Drawer story. Lots of recommendations - books, documentary's and Netflix TV Shows. There is an email from a listener looking for your advice - you can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we start with a cleaning hack - it sounds ridiculously easy, but it works! Chats about Channing Tatum, debunking blue zones, Mairead writing a Eurovision winning song, half marathons and talking to the dead. You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.comAnd a huge big thank you to our brand spanking new Sponsor @vhi_ie 'because your health means everything'

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow its Spiders, Mice and evil Monkey Babies. Mairead is back from the Camino and tells about a wrecking  ball incident in a church. Jenny finds out information about a full body health scan that is making it onto a Christmas list and talks about opening a sandwich shop. An email from a listener to jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com asking for help about hypnosis and weight loss 

We start with more BIG NEWS - that's not to tease you because its at the very start of the Podcast. Have a listen Now. We talk about time, what being 'in love' feels like and have a few things to tell you that you didn't even know you were doing wrong. There are Mammogram chats, how to give yourself a reset if you think you need one along with Nick Cave, Dave Grohl and Mary Lou McDonald. Its a mix! Email us @jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow Mairead tells us about her upcoming Camino trip (or is it a leaving cert Pilgrimage??).  There is talk about empty nesters and life audits along with manners do's and don't (HINT - get that knife away from your mouth). We have lots of recommendations on tv and books to read and Jenny has a gift for Mairead - another cleaning life saver.You can email us at jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

And we're back! Jenny gets stuck straight in and tells Mairead some worrying new scientific news about age. We talk about Love is blind obviously and kissing on the tv. We mention the unmentionable this week - it begins with the letter C and there are lots of recommendations and gossip about a Hollywood star. You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we get weather advice from a Farmer. Chats about wedding dresses and would you choose the same one if you were to do it all over again. We have book and podcast recommendations and lots of emails and messages from listeners. We are taking a break from the podcast for August but will be back with a bang in September. You can email us at jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com or message us on Instagram jennyandmaireadnow

On this week's Podcast we find out about the twisties in gymnastics, Mairead gives her take on the Strictly scandal, we talk about how to like/love yourself better and a listener is in need of your advice. You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com 

On this weeks podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we talk about our BIG NEWS ! There are chats about "Delebs" ( dead celebs ), the best pedicure in the south east and salmon sperm facials. Mairead comes out as an orchid killer and reads us all a poem about making sure you get in the photo. You can email us at jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we talk about how not to have an annoying summer, best tv shows of 2024 so far, camper van joy and.... we have BIG NEWS. 

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we start off with a SLURP … this is a bi location podcast this week. We get a bit over excited about Taylor Swift and the near religious experience of her concert, chats about open plan offices and what a BAD idea they are and Jenny is feeling very uplifted about her new bra's. Mairead has a new beauty tool for us all that she says works and lots of emails to jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow chats about Sleep and the stress to get it right. Sleep masks, sleep whoops, sleep sounds and afternoon naps. Mairead tells us a stylists tip, plays out a reel that makes Jenny cry and there is a lot of laughter in the end about Ray and  his attempt at buying a scythe. You can email the show jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow its all the chats about holidays, getting ready to go, going and having to get  back. Mairead is hooked on Bridgerton and tells all about a certain sex scene. More book recommendations and Insta accounts to follow. Email us Jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com 

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow Jenny lays out her stall for a She Shed. Mairead has found the perfect swimsuit and its a bargain. Romance is in the air and how we can all try and become a little bit more romantic with our partners and there is a tough email read from a listener looking for advice. You can email jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow we have Ray in for a chat. He's full of beans after a week running around the country, literally. We talk about life plans, Influencers, 2FM, Shackets, who's the most photogenic and lots more. You can email us jennyandmairead@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow its all about summer and learning to strike a pose. We hear what not to say when starting a conversation, Mairead promises more from her Dull Grid, recommendations of what to watch and read, TV show that have been done away with, along with lots of emails to jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow there is talk of the sun shining, saying goodbye to childhood things, nude runs, summer clothes, a child free life, distractions and The 5 more approach. You can email us jennyandmaireadnow@gmail.com