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Why is everyone going to therapy?It seems that more and more millennials are seeking professional help to manage their relationships, with a rise noted in the amount of couples going to couples counselling before they even tie the knot.So, just why is counselling important for ensuring success in a long term committed relationship?Specialist in Couples Counselling with Accord, Mary Johnston, joins Seán to discuss.

A new book ,‘The Outsiders Who Built Irish Entertainment: Maurice and Louis Elliman’ tells the story of the father and son duo who created an entertainment empire in Ireland…Author Wendy Elliman joins Seán to discuss.

The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines this month that call for Americans to eat whole foods and limit highly processed products.The US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr has issued the guidelines which “evangelise real food,” such as protein and “end the war on healthy fats.”Guidelines include images of an inverted pyramid that places meats and vegetables at the widest point on top, reversing the classic depiction of the American food pyramid.Freelance Journalist with The Times UK Harry Wallop tried out the diet for five days, and joins Seán to give his take.Image: Reuters

Children’s mental health clinics are fuller than ever, with rising cases of anxiety, attention problems and social withdrawal. One Paediatrician believes excessive screen use is a major driver, and that many of these problems are reversible.  Dr Sanjiv Nichani is a Consultant Paediatrician at Leicester Children’s Hospital and author of ‘Movement is Medicine’. He joins Seán to discuss.

Are we nearing the death of diplomacy?In the first two weeks of this year, we have already seen major events unfold on the world stage, with Trump’s seizure of Venezuela and his sights on Greenland becoming more and more concerning for EU leaders.Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine persists and we are no closer to achieving a negotiation between Zelenskyy and Putin than we were three years ago.But, what role does diplomacy still play in such troubling times, and does it still hold any value?Former Irish ambassador to the EU, UK, and Italy and Executive Commentator, Bobby McDonagh, joins Seán to discuss…Image: Reuters

Transhumanism, the active desire to outlive your own mortality, is now seen as a disorder in some quarters.Joining Seán to discuss this is Jan Gerber, Founder of Paracelsus Recovery in Zurich…

A Publican who owns three bars in Cork has launched an exhibition about his relationship with alcohol, addiction and recovery.Publican Michael Droney joins Seán to discuss.

While Europe waits on Donald Trump’s plans for Greenland - it has certainly prompted Icelandic singer Björk to weigh in with her own opinion. What is she saying, and should pop stars comment on politics?Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe joins Seán to discuss.

A Corkman who cycled the length of Africa will be embarking on yet another gruelling challenge: travelling from Cork to Mount Everest by bike!Daragh Cronin is thought to be the youngest and fastest Irish person to navigate the entire length of Africa by bike.The 23-year-old is hoping to raise €30,000 during the seven-month, 12,500km expedition for the children’s wards at Cork University Hospital.He joins Seán to discuss!

There is increased international attention on the violent protests in Iran today after President Trump pledges to weigh in and consider very strong military action in Tehran. But why are these protests happening and what does the uprising signify for Iranians?Dr Mahya Ostavar, Lecturer at University of Galway and Women’s Rights Activist from Iran joins Seán to discuss.Image: Reuters