“We are not really individuals; we live within so many webs of connection” - Dr. Trudy Meehan on grieving suicide

Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal Correspondent joins Brendan as Prince Andrew announces that he will give up his royal titles after discussing the matter with King Charles. Jennie discusses the implications for Andrew, his wife Sarah Ferguson, their daughters and the wider royal family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish Times Crime and Security Correspondent, Conor Gallagher talks to Brendan about how modern-day financial scams work; the skill of the people making scam calls, how they manipulate unsuspecting victims to defraud them of large sums, and the fallout when people fall victim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Day, presenter of the ‘How To Fail’ podcast has written a new novel, ‘One Of Us’. She talks about growing up in Northern Ireland, navigating elite circles in Cambridge and how she’s observed weight loss drugs become a lifestyle choice. She also chose five songs that have meant something special to her throughout her life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Trudy Meehan, Lecturer and researcher in positive psychology at the RCSI talks to Brendan about navigating the suicide of her ex- partner and how she has guided her daughter through her grief. She and her daughter have written a book ‘The Way Home’ to help others deal with the deep grief of losing a loved one to suicide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Free Travel Scheme has just been extended with the launch of the Over 70s’ Free Companion pass and also a new free Leap card for the under-9s so where are we going to go with all this free travel? Travel Enthusiast Lisa Regan has ideas for intergenerational daytrips and daytrips for all around Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish Examiner Food columnist, Catriona Redmond tells Brendan why we’re not making the most of our microwaves! She gives Brendan recipes for a microwave Bakewell pie, an egg muffin, and a baked potato!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cork singer-songwriter Lyra explains why – over 50 years after they formed - Fleetwood Mac are enjoying a resurgence with younger listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of the Dublin International Film Festival, Grainne Humphries, and host of the "Xtravision" podcast Andy McCarroll, discuss the best TV and film of the week, including Celebrity Traitors, House of Dynamite and Mr. Scorsese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer Michael Harding joins Brendan to discuss death, mental health and the natural world – all themes in his latest novel ‘Midwinter’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Brendan to talk through highlights from the Sunday newspapers is political editor with The Irish Independent, Mary Regan; Irish Times columnist and public affairs consultant, Gerard Howlin; Nutriband founder and former presidential hopeful, Gareth Sheridan and Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute, Brigid Laffan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.