Are We There Yet ? with Kathryn Thomas19 Touko

Gwen Phelan “There’s life on the other side of abuse.”

*Please note this episode contains references to domestic abuse and sexual violence*

In an emotional and raw conversation, author Gwen Phelan talks about surviving domestic abuse and challenging misconceptions of violent relationships.

Gwen recently self-published a novel entitled ‘The Quiet Place’ inspired by her harrowing experiences. From losing her mother early and learning how to deal with low self-esteem, Gwen shares with Kathryn all about her journey to healing and acceptance.

Finally, Gwen shares her wisdom on how to live your life to the fullest and how to be present for her children despite all she endured.

If you've been affected by issues raised in this podcast, please visit these sites for advice:

https://www.gov.ie/en/victims-charter/publications/domestic-violence-support-services/

https://www.womensaid.ie/

https://www.safeireland.ie/

https://aoibhneas.ie/

https://domesticabuse.ie/

https://barnardos.ie/support-and-information/work-with-families/childhood-domestic-violence-abuse/

https://www.mensaid.ie/

'Are We There Yet? with Kathryn Thomas' is an Onic Original podcast.

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Liz Nugent - “We live in a very unfair world.”

For the S2 finale of ‘Are We There Yet?’ - Kathryn Thomas is joined by one of her favourite writers, Liz Nugent.Liz is the reigning queen of Irish psychological suspense with countless Irish Book Awar...

7 Heinä 53min

Dr. Jim O'Brien - Heart Health Special

Kathryn is joined by Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Jim O'Brien from the Mater Private Network to discuss how to look after your heart as we grow older. Kathryn and Jim talk about how heart disease is t...

30 Kesä 51min

Sally Hayden "Hope is an Action."

Kathryn Thomas is joined by award-winning author and journalist Sally Hayden to discuss her new book, ‘This is Also a Love Story: Searching for Good in a Divided World.’Reflecting on her international...

23 Kesä 57min

Simon Harris “There’s Always Challenges.”

Kathryn Thomas sits down with Tánaiste Simon Harris to discuss balancing a political life with parenting in the digital age. They explore the current economic pressures on Irish families, such as the ...

16 Kesä 58min

Dermatology Special: Skincare for All Ages

Kathryn is joined by skincare superstars Dr Caitriona Ryan and Dr Niki Ralph to answer all her pressing questions about looking after your skin as we age. Co-founders of The Institute of Dermatologist...

9 Kesä 54min

Katriona O’Sullivan “Shame dies in the light.”

This week Kathryn is joined by the incredible Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan.You may know Katriona best as the bestselling author behind the literary sensation ‘Poor’ - she joins Kathryn to discuss her new b...

2 Kesä 47min

Richie Sadlier “We need to be curious with young people.”

Kathryn Thomas is joined by bestselling author, psychotherapist and former professional footballer Richie Sadlier to discuss his new project - Let’s Talk SPHE.Richie has spent more than a decade worki...

26 Touko 58min