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How's Your Ma Podcast

by Leanne Ryan & Orla Lynch

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Amy Miller (Hippy Hun) | Episode 25

October 15, 2026 · 60 min

This week on How's Your Ma, we're joined by Amy Miller — Hippy Hun, one of Dublin's most recognisable DJs. Amy takes us through her life growing up in the flats, coming out as gay, finding her identity, becoming a DJ and going from…
Callie & Bella | Episode 24

October 8, 2026 · 59 min

In this powerful episode of How's Your Ma, we sit down with Callie and her mum Bella as they openly share their experiences with addiction, alcohol, drugs, homelessness, toxic relationships and recovery. Their stories are deeply connected…
Emma & Bala | Episode 23

October 1, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

In Episode 23 of How's Your Ma?, we’re joined by Emma and Bala, two social workers originally from India who now live and work in Dublin. They share their experiences of moving to Ireland, finding their feet in a completely different…
How's Your Ma: Episode 22

September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

This week on the How’s Your Ma Podcast, Leanne and Orla are joined by Jack Swift for a very open and honest chat about growing up, finding confidence, social media, self-expression, friendships and learning to be comfortable with who you…
How's Your Ma: Episode 21

September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

This week, Orla and Leanne sit down for a very personal conversation about women, family, motherhood, resilience and the people who shape us throughout our lives. From reflecting on the incredible achievements of Katie Taylor and what it…

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How's Your Ma: Episode 20

September 10, 2026 · 60 min

This week, Orla and Leanne are joined by two women from the Handmaids of Ireland for a powerful conversation about domestic abuse, child protection and their experiences of the Irish family court system. Remaining anonymous as Handmaid One…
How's Your Ma: Episode 19

September 3, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

This week, Orla and Leanne sit down for an honest conversation about friendship, childhood, parenting and how much life has changed. After reconnecting with childhood friend Jill, they reflect on old friendships, growing up, the loss of…
How's Your Ma: Episode 18

August 27, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

In this episode of How's Your Ma, hosts Orla and Leanne welcome Gillian, one of Leanne's childhood best friends, for an honest and often emotional conversation spanning growing up in Dublin's inner city, class and community, resilience…
How's Your Ma: Episode 17

August 20, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

This week Orla and Leanne sit down with Claire Malone — singer, actress and frontwoman of hit wedding band Gossip (Wedding Band of the Year 2023, Wedding Singer of the Year 2024). Claire takes us from her earliest days in Dublin's National…
How's Your Ma: Episode 16

August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

In this episode of How's Your Ma?, Arla and Leanne sit down with Brendan Power, a man with over 40 years off drink and 20 years off drugs, who now dedicates his life to helping others through AA. Brendan opens up about a childhood marked…
How's Your Ma: Episode 15

August 6, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

In this episode of How's Your Ma?, hosts Orla and Leanne sit down with engaged couple Cathal and Rebecca, founders of the awareness project Different Minds, Same Heart (Project DMs). Based in County Westmeath and set to marry in February…
How's Your Ma: Episode 14 (Ciara Jones)

July 30, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

This week, Orla and Leanne are joined by Ciara Jones — mother, full-time carer, and one of Ireland's most tireless autism advocates. Ciara is mam to three and a half children (as she puts it) including Gavin, who is autistic…

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About the show

Our podcast explores women’s relationships—from mother-daughter to leadership—and how they shape lives, aiming to support and empower women across all relationship experiences.