Mams in a Blender

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On This week's episode, we have the gorgeous Shaunna Clare with us, she is a single Mammy to two beautiful little boys and has in recent years undergone weight loss surgery with the hope of being the best version of herself she can, to benefit not only her self esteem and mindset as well as giving her that extra drive and energy that's needed when running around after two energetic little boys

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, we have Justin Casey. Although not a father himself, Justin tells us about his struggles growing up and how he ended up homeless and lost but found himself again through music.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, we have Catherine Coventry. Although not a mother yet herself, Catherine tells us all about growing up in the foster system, here in Ireland.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, we have the lovely Debbie Kilbride. Debbie tells all about becoming a mammy at the young age of 14 and all the ups and downs that come with it.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, we have the Mams in a Blender Team. Discussing all things Christmas. What our resolutions are for the new year and some updates on ourselves and past guests.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, Sandi is joined by her very own fellihhhh, Mark Donoghue. The 4 of us answer your listener questions and chaos ensues. Lots of laughs and plenty of scraps.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, Sandi is joined by Sophie Smullen. Sophie talks to us about her childhood living in a blended family to her own extremely difficult pregnancy and battle with Preeclampsia. Not to mention her multiple spine surgeries. But most importantly she tells us all about her beautiful daughter, Evie.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, we have the amazing Rebecca Creighton. You might remember Rebecca for her stint on The X Factor in 2010, alongside One Direction and Matt Cardle. She tells us about how she regained the confidence to return to singing after leaving it all behind to become a mother.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, Sandii is joined by Richelle Brook. Richelle is an old college friend of Sandii's. She tells us about her life working on cruise ships and then having 4 little babas, 3 of which were dangerously premature. This is a messy one that's not to be missed.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  In this episode Fiona touches on her life growing up with a transgender parent, her struggles through a broken marriage, dealing with women's aid, all while raising her little girl and how she's overcome all of that and is now happy with her little family of 4.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, Sandi is joined by Kirsha Hurley. They discuss Kirsha's journey to motherhood and how she is coping with raising two kids under the age of 2. Sandii and Kirsha also discuss how they know each other and some of the more challenging times of the past.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, we have the Mams in a Blender Team. Discussing everything from George Hook and Peppa Pig to Gavin and Fiona's new baby, Fionn.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, we have Darren Dillon. He is a father of two and a grandfather of one. People may know him for his work with Shamrock Rovers or from the fitness scene in Tallaght. He tells us his story of becoming a father and the obstacles he faced on his way to parenthood.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, we have the amazing Jennifer Fay. Jennifer details her multiple failed IVF attempts and how it just felt like the universe was against her. But she ultimately beats the odds and this tough story has a happy ending.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories.  On this week's episode, we are joined by Dave Browne. Dave is best known as the lead singer of the Irish Pop-Rock outfit Picturehouse. Dave talks to us about all things music and what it was like to grow up in a blended family in the 70s in Ireland. Something very few people will understand as it was almost unheard of at the time. We also got a live performance out of him!

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we are joined by The one and only Mama B, Shauna Bannon. Shauna tells us how she juggles life as a professional MMA fighter and a single mammy to her beautiful son Jayce. She also lets us in on her new blended family and all the joy that comes with that.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories To kick off season 2 we are joined by the lovely Shauna Curley. Unlike all our previous guests, Shauna is not a parent due to an unusual diagnosis that she received as a young teen.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we have the 'Spirit Warrior' herself, Julie Callery. If you're interested in coming on to share your story, contact us on mamsinablender@gmail.com

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we have the most amazing group of mammies, Sharon, Pam and Lisa. These 3 superwomen all have children who are siblings and are with us to talk openly about their journey through co-parenting. The ladies will touch on different aspects of their lives from their own incredible friendship they share, the unexpected loss of the children's father at a young age, further bereavements, their own mental health and much more. If you're interested in coming on to share your story, contact us on mamsinablender@gmail.com

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we are joined by Zoemayy Cullen Sandii and Zoemayy are no strangers to each other as they are currently co-parenting as part of their own blended families. Zoemayy shares Robyn with Sandii's partner Mark and on this episode they answer listener questions about that very dynamic.

**Bonus Episode** Q&A's, Kids Corner and more!

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we are joined by Blaithin McMorrow. She lets us in on her struggles with addiction and depression and how she navigated the loss of her partner while trying to suppress her own demons. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction or depression, reach out to one of the organisations below. Narcotics Anonymous Ireland Tel: +353 (0)1-6728000 Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland Tel: +353 1 842 0700 Pieta House Ireland Tel: 1800 247 247

** TRIGGER WARNING** (Death of a child/child loss) Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we are joined by Laura and Aarie Doran. They bravely tell us their truly heartbreaking story of how they lost their beautiful girl Ada to SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death in Children). This is a very distressing episode and we want to pre-warn anyone who may have experienced child loss in the past. Visit SUDC UK if you need help with anything relating to SUDC Website: www. sudc.org.uk Email: info@sudc.org.uk

**Bonus Episode** Q&A's, Kids Corner and more!

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we are joined by the amazing Eimear Crehan. Eimear tells us about her journey into parenthood. She brings us through her childhood, from working in her family's nursing home to discovering her passion for music. Having a child at a young age has led to Eimear having an extra strong connection with her son.

**Bonus Episode** Q&A's, Kids Corner and more!

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we are joined by the very talented Kevin Keely's Brother, Chris Keeley. Chris tells us about his experience with male infertility, IVF and how himself and his wife Rachel came to have their beautiful Daughter Ava.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we are joined by an incredible Mammy, Amy Curry. Amy shares her amazing parenthood journey with us. How she navigated having a baby with heart issues while she was still only young herself. To then having a second child all while trying to figure out who she was and how to come out to her family.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we are joined by the inspirational Ciara Lee. Ciara is mother to not one, but two autistic children. She shares with us the day to day ups and downs of raising two boys on the spectrum. She highlights her journey of learning about the disorder and how she has become the super mammy she is today.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode, we talk to our first dad of the season. We are joined by Andrew “Burger” Carolan, one of the most inspirational Dads we've ever met. Andrew is going to share his story of parenthood, where he'll touch on the loss of his own son and raising his partners, sisters children after they unexpectedly lost their Mam. Andrew has taken it all in his stride and is here to give hope to anyone else in a similar situation.

Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we have the amazing Emma Reardon. Over the past 10 years Emma and her husband Brian have been on a mission to have a family of their own. Unfortunately at the beginning of this journey they had nothing but obstacles thrown their way. However they remained strong and determined and they never gave up the hope that they would one day be parents. If you're interested in coming on to share your story, contact us on mamsinablender@gmail.com