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With 95% of cosmetic packaging being thrown away and cosmetics taking centuries to break down, the beauty industry has had to step up to the plate with being more environmentally responsible - and refillables are becoming the eco-friendly solution. From skincare to luxury palettes, there are lots of ways to give your beauty routine a sustainable makeover.To tell more, Seán is joined by Laura Birmingham, Beauty Columnist  at The Irish Mail on Sunday and Beauty Editor at evoke.ie…

Why does it feel like we have less money for groceries, even when the official price stats say otherwise? It’s a question many of us are asking as we watch our grocery bills climb. While essentials like butter and bread continue to rise in price, it's the smaller luxuries: chocolate, coffee, and olive oil that really seem to sting.To discuss, Seán is joined by Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist for the Irish Examiner…

Are you always bickering over whether it’s too hot or too cold in your home?And does your other half want the heating boosted up while you would rather a cool breeze circulate?Aoife Foley, Professor in Energy Systems and Chair in Net Zero Infrastructure at the University of Manchester joins Seán to discuss.

It is difficult to put into words the impact that losing a parent has on a child, no matter what age you are.Twenty five year old Martha Lovett Cullen lost her beloved mum to breast cancer seven months ago, and she is now campaigning for more awareness of dense breast tissue reporting so that other women can be better informed about their health...Martha joins Seán to discuss.If you have any questions or worries, don’t hesitate to contact breastcheck.ie by emailing info@breastcheck.ie or calling 1800 454555.

What is a ‘Saturn Return’ – something to live by or complete nonsense?In astrology, there are two major times of transition in your life, and these are marked by ‘Saturn’s Return’, with this month full of planets in retrograde...Joining Seán to explain what any of this means is Astrologer, Rachelle Hicks.

Journalist Liam Collins was a proud bald man for over 30 years when he decided to try a hairpiece, but after his daughter failed to recognise him on the street, he decided it wasn’t for him…Liam joins Seán to discuss the experience.Image: Argyle Hair Solutions

Since Covid and the introduction of working from home, people have been finding it increasingly difficult to switch off from work. So much so that a circular has been sent around to staff in the civil service reminding them to ensure they stop taking part in unnecessary meetings…In 2021 the Government legislated for the ‘right to disconnect’, but the fact that we are now so contactable makes this impossible…Joining Seán to discuss is Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR Suite.

Imagine never having to go to Ikea ever again! Well, Seán’s guest has made this a reality by thrifting every piece of furniture she owns - bar the mattress and the sofa.Marianne Heaphy, otherwise known as the ‘Revamp Tramp’, also owns a business upscaling old furniture, and joins to discuss…

When you go travelling with friends, would you opt to sleep in the same bed with them? Well apparently, adult sleepovers are quite popular.Travel Writer Nicola Brady is all for adult sleepovers, and is so comfortable with it she’d even sleep in the nip! She joins Seán to discuss.

The new designated Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, holds dual Canadian and Irish citizenship, with his grandfather hailing from County Mayo. As he takes up his new role, he has said he is in the process of renouncing his Irish citizenship, but how does this process work, and is it common?Joining Seán to discuss is Immigration Lawyer Cathal Malone…