Podcasts about Sunday Independent

This episode of Wisdom of the Body, "Why Don't I Feel Like Myself Anymore?", explores the unsettling experience of feeling disconnected from the person you once were, even when nothing obvious has gone wrong. Ayurvedic practitioner and author Heather Grzych examines why major life transitions often begin long before our circumstances change, drawing on Dante's journey through the "dark wood," the natural stages of a plant's growth, and insights from Ayurveda to show how identity evolves over time. If you've been searching for answers to questions like Why don't I feel like myself?, Why have I changed?, Why do I feel lost or disconnected?, How do I know if I'm going through a life transition?, or How can I reconnect with myself?, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on personal growth, identity, self-discovery, and the body's role in navigating change. It also includes a guided heart-centered meditation inspired by Ram Dass's reminder that "The real work you have to do is in the privacy of your own heart," inviting you to reconnect with your inner wisdom during times of uncertainty.   Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online  

30 years ago, Veronica Guerin was shot dead on the outskirts of Dublin. Only days later, she was due to speak at a conference entitled Dying to tell a Story: Journalists at Risk. Her murder still remains one of the defining moments in modern Irish history. Over the next 3 days on The Indo Daily, we present: Veronica – Murdered in search of the truth. Host Kevin Doyle speaks to her family and former colleagues to examine the life she lived, the reporting that made her a target, and the criminal world she exposed. In episode 1, as Veronica Guerin makes her name at the Sunday Independent, a new breed of organised crime is taking hold in Ireland. The rise of ‘Factory' John Gilligan sets the stage for a story that will end in tragedy. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Kinahan cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern was led away from the Special Criminal Court last week to begin a 24-year prison sentence, he took the time to wink in the direction of his watching relatives. An act of defiance in the face of a crushing defeat, or a simple personal gesture? In any event, the drugs empire that McGovern worked for is falling down, one foundation at a time. At the top of this decaying tower sits Daniel Kinahan, currently in police custody in Dubai. The clock has been ticking for quite some time, but finally it seems like a day of reckoning is now dawning. But what of those left behind in the sunshine of Dubai and the shadow of Daniel Kinahan – particularly the wives and girlfriends? And what kind of conditions should Kinahan expect to experience should he wind up serving a lengthy prison sentence in Ireland? On this episode of The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Sunday Independent senior journalist Maeve Sheehan, Financial Times investigative reporter Miles Johnson and former prison officer David McDonald as they look to the future of a notorious outfit that may soon be consigned to the past. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics polices at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tallaght driving test center has been forced to cancel 160 tests due to a delay in the completion of tests. The wait in Tallaght is up to 12 weeks, but the longest wait has been revealed in Raheny at a staggering 25 weeks. Anyone in Raheny applying for a test now must wait until November 30th before being “invited” to select an appointment time in the following three to five weeks, which could bring their test date into 2027. Ger Herbert, Motoring editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent, Nadia Adan, Ashford Motors owner, Meghan O'Halloran and Newstalk's own joined Andrea as she is currently on the waiting list for a driving test aswell as listeners who have been effected by the wait times.

Joining Brendan to discuss the big stories in Sunday's newspapers are Mary Regan, Political Editor, Irish Independent & Sunday Independent; Alan Barrett, Research Professor at the ESRI; Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor and Green Party Deputy Leader and Cormac Lucey, Columnist, The Sunday Times.

Heather is joined by fellow author and career strategist Mandy Tang for a candid conversation about grieving the life you thought you'd have—and finding meaning in the one unfolding before you. They explore career disappointment, identity shifts, unmet expectations, fertility journeys, and the quiet grief that can accompany life transitions. If you've ever questioned your path, struggled with burnout, wondered whether you're behind in life, or felt disconnected from the future you once imagined, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on resilience, reinvention, and how the body often reveals change before the mind fully understands it. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.  Mandy Tang is the author Heal Your Career Wounds: Navigating the Trauma of Today's Workplace. A career coach and holistic healer, she helps clients from Big Tech, start-ups, and the nonprofit sector bring more creativity and joy into their work lives. Her training includes an MBA in finance from Columbia, certification as a trauma-informed yoga instructor, and completion of a three-year shamanic practitioner program. Mandy runs the popular TikTok account @CareerCoachMandy with over 161K followers and a Skool community of artists and creators called the Everyday Creatives Club that meet weekly for accountability and inspiration. Visit her online at www.mandytang.co.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com   Instagram.com/heathergrzych   Facebook.com/grzychheather     Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

It's great that you can drive anywhere with the help of Google Maps and SAT-NAVs, but how much should you trust them? Road safety charities have been warning drivers to be cautious of SAT-NAV reroutes that take drivers on rural roads…Joining Ciara to discuss is Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

Jack Clark, the founder of AI company Anthropic has said AI is nearing the point of developing itself without human input and that Government policies need to keep control of AI.To discuss this, Matt is joined by Adrian Weckler, tech editor, Irish and Sunday Independent and Puneet Kukreja, Head of Cyber, EY Ireland.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Independent and Irish Daily Mail; Tony O'Brien, former Director General of the HSE; Phil Ní Sheaghadh, General Secretary of the INMO; Cian O'Carroll, solicitor who specialises in medical negligence

People with petrol and diesel cars that are more than 13 years old will be eligible for grants of €8,500 to purchase a new electric vehicle under new a State scrappage scheme.A significant portion of the €10 million scheme would be ringfenced for those living in rural Ireland.Geraldine Herbert, motoring editor for the Sunday Independent, and Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD and climate spokesperson, join The Last Word to discuss the merits of the scrappage incentive.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

This episode of Wisdom of the Body, "When You're Between Two Versions of Your Life," explores the disorienting experience of feeling disconnected from yourself even when nothing is obviously wrong. Author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych reflects on life transitions, identity shifts, emotional numbness, burnout, and the feeling of being "stuck" or lost during periods of internal change. Drawing from stories in spiritual traditions, including from the Book of Genesis, she examines what it feels like when your body, emotions, and sense of self begin changing before your external life catches up. If you've been searching for answers about why you feel different lately, why your life no longer feels fully aligned, or why you feel emotionally unsettled despite functioning normally, this episode offers a deeply human perspective on transition, uncertainty, and becoming someone new before you fully understand who that is.   Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com  Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

As thousands of 12 and 13 year olds prepare to head to secondary school in September, many parents will be considering what smartphone to get for them.Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, joins Seán to discuss.

If you want to get an electric car, but you don't have a driveway in front of your home, you will run into some annoying issues.With public chargers being more expensive than the at-home method, what are your options?Joining Seán to discuss is Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

If you want to get an electric car, but you don't have a driveway in front of your home, you will run into some annoying issues.With public chargers being more expensive than the at-home method, what are your options?Joining Seán to discuss is Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

As thousands of 12 and 13 year olds prepare to head to secondary school in September, many parents will be considering what smartphone to get for them.Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, joins Seán to discuss.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, joins Pat to chat about the latest in the car market and motor industry.

Tommy Fleming is a household name for many across the country and this week he has been thrown into the limelight once again, but this time for a very personal reason.Tommy Fleming and his wife Tina have ended their marriage and news of that broke when Tina issued a statement to the Sunday Independent. This marked the end of a 20 year marriage.Since that announcement, there have been a few things that have been made public including quite an explosive voice message with lots of personal information about Tommy being in the media online.Tommy Fleming joined Ciara to tell the reason for the end of his marriage, and tell his truth…If you have been affected by anything you heard, help is available. You can contact The Samaritans on 116 123.

This episode of Wisdom of the Body, "Is Your Supplement Stack Actually Helping You?", explores the growing confusion around supplements, herbal medicine, and modern wellness culture. Author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych explains why more supplements do not always lead to better health, unpacking the difference between targeted herbal support and compulsive accumulation, the Ayurvedic concept of agni (digestive and processing capacity), and why simplification is often more supportive than constant optimization. Using personal stories, practical examples, and character references, she examines how wellness culture can encourage people to override their body's signals in pursuit of an ideal. You'll also learn how Ayurveda approaches herbs like Ashwagandha through individualized assessment, cleansing, and rejuvenation rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. This episode offers a more thoughtful framework for choosing the best herbs and supplements for stress, energy, inflammation, nervous system support, and overall wellness—while helping you understand when the body may actually need less input, less fragmentation, and more clarity.   Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

Joining Brendan to discuss the top stories in Sunday's newspapers are: doctor and columnist, Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh; Sunday Business Post policy editor, Daniel Murray; professor of International Relations at UCD, Ben Tonra; Irish Daily Mail and Sunday Independent columnist, Brenda Power; and London correspondent for The Irish Times, Mark Paul.

This episode, "Why You Still Feel Stuck Even When You Know What To Do," explores the common frustration of knowing what needs to change but not being able to follow through. Author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych explains why insight alone doesn't lead to transformation, unpacking the gap between intention and daily patterns, the role of habit and repetition, and how overthinking can keep you stuck. Using relatable examples and a powerful reference to The Truman Show, she shows how people often stay in familiar routines even when they're ready for something more. You'll learn why change happens through consistent, embodied action—not more information—and how small shifts in your daily life can help you move forward with clarity, whether you're navigating a major life decision, feeling stuck in a routine, or trying to align your actions with who you're becoming.  Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.  Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

Yesterday the Sunday Independent reported that over 500 Aer Lingus flights will be cut amidst fuel shortage fears and aircraft maintenance…Has this impacted your summer holiday plans, or are you worried about the potential impact?Joining Andrea to discuss is Clare Dunne, Chief Executive of the Irish Travel Agents Association, Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw, @modernirishmom on Instagram and listeners.

Joining Dearbhail to discuss the stories in Sunday's newspapers are: Keire Murphy, Senior Policy Officer at the ESRI & Sunday Independent columnist; Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant & former Fianna Fáil Advisor; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner; and Aisling Meehan, Farmer, Solicitor & Tax Consultant.

For this week's Industry Review, Bobby goes goes beyond the headlines and takes a closer look at the job of being a columnist. ● Tanya Sweeney, features writer and columnist for the Irish Independent ● Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent for The Irish Examiner ● Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Independent & Irish Daily Mail

Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner and Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent journalist

This episode explores The Real Question Behind Having Children, and why so many people feel stuck when deciding whether or when to have a child. Author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych unpacks the deeper reasons behind declining birth rates, the real question people are asking about regret, and the reality that you can't fully understand the experience of having a child until you're in it. She addresses what's often in the mind of people considering egg freezing and preserving fertility, and why daily patterns—not big decisions—determine how you move through major life transitions. This episode offers a grounded, honest perspective on one of life's biggest decisions, helping you shift from trying to predict the future to building a life that can hold it. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

We all know that our computers and phones are vulnerable to hacking, but as they have got increasingly advanced, it is now quite common for our cars to be subject to cyber attacks…Joining Shane to explain how we can protect ourselves and why criminals may want to hack our vehicles is Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

Joining Brendan are: Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent; Gerard Howlin, Irish Times columnist and Public Affairs Consultant; Anna Marie McHugh, Assistant Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association; and Assistant Professor of Politics and International Relations at UCD.

Congestion and commuting issues are becoming increasingly prominent across towns and cities in Ireland. What options are available to those who have to travel long distances on a regular basis?Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, speaks to Matt on The Last Word about how we could reduce the number of private cars on the road every day.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Part 3 of of 3 in the series "Why Part of You Wants Change But Another Part of You Is Afraid," this episode of Wisdom of the Body explores how to move through transformation when you don't feel ready yet. Author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych introduces the concept of the "refusal of the call" and explains why hesitation is a natural phase of change, not a failure. Blending insights on physiology, identity shifts, and daily patterns, she shows how small, consistent rituals—not big, dramatic decisions—shape who you become and determine how you navigate major life transitions. You'll learn why the mind often races ahead while the body anchors in the present, how over-planning the future can disconnect you from real change, and why true readiness is built through repetition. This episode helps you understand that lasting transformation doesn't come from forcing clarity, but from aligning your daily actions with the person you are becoming.    Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online  

There is probably no one better than Belfast man, Sam McBride to discuss the possibility of unification. His recent book, For and Against a United Ireland was one of the big influences on this series. He is the Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph and the Sunday Independent newspapers. He also writes on Northern Ireland for The Economist. He is a former Political Editor of the Belfast News Letter and has made a BBC film about the Northern Bank robbery. He is author of The Sunday Times bestseller Burned: The Inside Story of the 'Cash-for-Ash' Scandal and Northern Ireland's Secretive New Elite and is a regular broadcaster. In October 2025 BBC NI published a podcast series, Borderland, that tackled the question of Irish unity. While the series explored both sides of the argument on the question of unity, there was one clear agreement. It's time for the south to seriously engage with the Northern question if there is to be any real debate on the possibility of a united Ireland. Notre Dame University are also running a major research project investigating the constitutional future of Ireland called ARINS (Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South) that probs these questions.   This limited series in an answer to this work and looks to further the conversation amongst ordinary young people in the south. Shockingly, only 22% of southerners have made repeat trips north of the border so what do we really know about life in the North? What would a United Ireland look like? Is it something we really want? What does a modern Ireland for all look like? What are the concessions we would have to make and can we make them? This series looks to engage with the question of the North beyond the romantic notions ask practical questions of the south. How do we go about building a united Ireland for all? HOW TO GAEL: LE GEALAÍ Corcaigh: ⁠⁠⁠https://corkpodcastfestival.ie/how-to-gael/⁠⁠⁠ Baile Átha Cliath: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ticketmaster.ie/how-to-gael-dublin-05-04-2026/event/1800638AD058E413⁠⁠⁠ Bonus content ar fáil ar Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/HowToGael⁠⁠⁠ Bí i dteagmháil linn! Ríomhphost: ⁠⁠⁠howtogael@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Suíomh: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.howtogael.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/howtogael/⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@howtogael⁠ ⁠Cwb.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All the threats against Veronica Guerin reached a head one day in 1996, when the Irish investigative journalist was shot multiple times while stopped at a red light outside Dublin. For years, Guerin had exposed powerful Dublin drug gangs in the Sunday Independent, naming crime bosses and revealing how heroin was devastating communities across Ireland, despite escalating intimidation and violence. In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, we examine the murder of Veronica Guerin, the urgent investigation that dismantled key figures in Ireland's criminal underworld, and the sweeping anti organized crime laws that followed. Her assassination became a turning point in Irish history, reshaping the country's fight against organized crime and cementing her legacy as a journalist who changed a nation. If you're new here, don't forget to follow Murder True Crime Stories to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Murder True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios

Veronica Guerin was a fearless Irish investigative journalist who became known for exposing Dublin's powerful drug gangs in the 1990s. After leaving a career in public relations, she joined the Sunday Independent and quickly built a reputation for naming suspected crime bosses and detailing how heroin was devastating communities across Ireland. In Part 1, Murder: True Crime Stories traces Guerin's rise as a crime reporter, her high profile investigations into organized crime, and the escalating threats she faced as a result of her reporting. Her home was shot at, she was assaulted, and she received repeated warnings to stop writing. Even as the danger grew more personal and more public, Veronica Guerin refused to be intimidated, determined to continue reporting on Ireland's criminal underworld. If you're new here, don't forget to follow Murder True Crime Stories to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Murder True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios

Part 2 of the series "Why Part of You Wants Change But Another Part of You Is Afraid," this episode of Wisdom of the Body explores how your nervous system and body begin adapting to personal transformation before your external life changes. Author and wellness leader Heather Grzych explains nervous system change, predictive processing, and identity shifts, alongside Ayurvedic insights into how attention and energy shape the body. You'll learn to recognize subtle signs of transformation – like changes in sleep, posture, focus, and energy – and understand why your body may be preparing you for a new role, including major transitions like career shifts or pre-parenthood. This episode helps you answer a powerful question: is your mind moving faster than your body, or is your body already leading you into change?   Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

Many hauliers across the country have taken to the picket lines this morning, calling on the Government to introduce measures to ease the burden of rising fuel costs.With fuel prices now exceeding €2 per litre, hauliers are urging the temporary suspension of planned carbon tax increases, as well as the removal of toll charges on the M50 for both hauliers and motorists.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Eugene Drennan from the Irish Road Haulage Association, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Ger Herbert and more.

With fuel prices on the rise, many people are looking for an EV as their daily driver. Current figures show electric cars are actually outselling both petrol and diesel models in the new car market, but what is so attractive about the latest models? Joining Pat to discuss is motoring editor with the Sunday Independent, Ger Herbert.

The latest figures for car sales in Ireland indicate that electric vehicles will outpace the combined sales of petrol and diesel cars this year and this may speed up if petrol and diesel prices continue to rise due to the war in Iran.Paddy Comyn, head of automotive content and communications at DoneDeal, and Geraldine Herbert, motoring editor with the Sunday Independent, join The Last Word to discuss what's happening in both the new and used EV markets and the issues that may be putting people off making the switch to electric.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

A report for Transport Infrastructure Ireland has revealed that the toll for the Port Tunnel could rise to €17 at peak times after the traffic growth was described as “unsustainable”.Do you use the tunnel? Would this stop you using it if the toll is that high?Joining Andrea to discuss is Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of the Sunday Independent, Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín and listeners.

71 per cent of people fear modern cars with more in-built screens and tech are leading to more driver distraction, according to the latest poll by the Sunday Independent and Ireland Thinks. Speaking to Anton this morning was Shane O'Donoghue, Editor with completecar.ie.

Housing Minister James Browne has said the Government will “liberalise” existing rules around one-off homes in rural Ireland, in an interview with the Sunday Independent.Anton discusses this further with Brendan O'Sullivan,  Chartered planner and Senior Lecturer in Dept of Planning at UCC.

Adrian Barry is joined by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and the Sunday Independent's Declan Lynch for this week's Sunday Paper Review.This week's Sunday Paper Review is brought to you by Optimum Nutrition. We're delighted to team up with Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one performance nutrition brand, as they launch their new global campaign, The Optimum Advantage. With over 35 years at the top of performance nutrition, trusted by the world's best athletes, and a growing partnership with the IRFU, OptimumNutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.#OptimumNutrition #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #Rugby

Gerladine Herbert, journalist with The Sunday Independent &  Elaine Burke, host of ‘For Tech's Sake' podcast look back on some of the standout news stories from the week.  

Author and wellness leader Heather Grzych explores why part of us feels ready for change while another part resists, and how our bodies often know before our minds — or sometimes the mind races ahead of the body. Drawing on neuroscience, Ayurveda, and real-life client experiences, she guides listeners to notice the subtle signals of excitement, tension, and readiness in the body. Stories from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Wild illustrate how courage, growth, and transformation often emerge step by step. This episode is especially helpful for those navigating major life transitions, career shifts, or thinking about future parenthood, offering practical tools to honor threshold moments and take aligned action. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com  Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

Cabinet will consider a range of options on how to reduce traffic gridlock in parts of the country tomorrow as Dublin has been found to be the third most congested city in the world. Titled “Moving Together” the paper includes options like the introduction of congestion charges, further taxes on heavy vehicles, and a reduction in the number of parking spaces. With more on this we heard from Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers, are publisher at TheBriefing.ie, Liz Carolan; research professor at the ESRI, Alan Barrett; Sunday Independent and Irish Daily Mail columnist, Brenda Power; Irish Times Political Editor, Pat Leahy; and professor of US and International Politics at UCD's Clinton Institute, Scott Lucas.

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, discusses reports that payment processing firm Stripe is considering acquiring all or part of PayPal.

Ayurvedic practitioner and author Heather Grzych explores what happens inside us when leaders, teachers, or institutions disappoint us. Rather than focusing on scandal or personalities, she examines the nervous system response — the tight chest, the bracing, the fatigue — that arises when authority feels unstable. Using the cultural moment and the paradigm shift illustrated in the 2023 Barbie film as a backdrop, she invites listeners to reclaim internal authority instead of outsourcing certainty to charismatic figures. This episode offers a grounded, embodied framework for discernment, emotional maturity, and self-trust in a time when external structures feel increasingly unreliable. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online  

Former justice minister Alan Shatter said he has been the target of a vicious and antisemitic smear campaign since Social Democrats justice spokesman Gary Gannon put up a social media post that linked him with Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Shatter, who was Fine Gael's justice minister from 2011 to 2014, said he has twice written to Mr Gannon and Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns in the last week seeking the withdrawal of false claims that he met Epstein while in office. It is understood Mr Shatter is considering taking defamation action against Dublin Central TD Mr ­Gannon. Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns declined to comment on the issue on Sunday. Asked whether Mr Shatter will be receiving an apology from she or Mr Gannon, she told RTÉ's The Week in Politics: "This is potentially a legal matter so I can't comment on this." Mr Gannon was also contacted for comment Today on this Indo Daily Extra, Tabitha Monahan is joined by The Sunday Independent's Mark Tighe, to look at how a misinterpreted document, could now turn into a political and possible legal controversySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ayurvedic practitioner and author Heather Grzych explores why the question "What is my purpose?" so often feels impossible to answer, and why trying to figure out your life purpose by thinking harder can actually make you feel more stuck, anxious, and disconnected. This episode examines the physical and emotional signs people experience when their life no longer fits, including burnout, fatigue, lack of motivation, and low-grade anxiety. Heather explains how purpose is not a mental decision or career choice, but something that reveals itself when you stop forcing answers and start listening to your body, your energy, and your lived patterns over time. This episode is for anyone feeling lost after a life transition, questioning their work or direction, or searching for meaning beyond productivity and external expectations. This is part 3 of a series on finding your purpose. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.  Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com   Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather   Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com   Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

Ayurvedic practitioner and author Heather Grzych explores why so many people feel stuck asking "What's my purpose in life?" – and why thinking harder rarely brings clarity. Drawing on embodied wisdom, Ayurveda, and cultural storytelling, Heather explains how purpose isn't a mental decision but a bodily signal that emerges when we stop forcing answers. Using contrasting film characters like Billy Elliot and Black Swan, she shows how listening to physical cues like energy, ease, and aliveness leads to meaningful direction, while ignoring the body leads to burnout and confusion. This episode is for anyone questioning their career, identity, or life direction and wondering why what once made sense no longer feels right. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.  Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com   Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather   Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com   Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

Ayurvedic practitioner and author Heather Grzych explores the question so many people are quietly asking: What's my purpose in life? Rather than offering a quick answer or career advice, this episode looks at why purpose feels so elusive right now, why so many people feel disconnected even when life looks "right" on paper, and how purpose actually emerges through small, embodied signals rather than logic or pressure. Drawing on cultural trends, a powerful statistic about meaning and direction, and the film Amélie as a metaphor, Heather explains why ignoring subtle inner cues leads to burnout and dissatisfaction, and how listening to what genuinely feels right can restore clarity, energy, and a sense of alignment. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, questioning their direction, or sensing that something important is trying to surface beneath the noise. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.  Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com   Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather   Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com   Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online