Episodes

  • EXTRA JUICE: "I'm torn between sticking to where I'm comfortable, or taking the leap and possibly not liking the new job..." #105
    Jul 29 2024

    For Rant of the Week, we hear from a listener who needs to vent about certain comments that people can make towards two single people, which opens up a great conversation about the needs for physical, emotional and mental attraction in a partner.

    And Charleen and Ellie give advice to a listener who has been offered a new job, and is nervous about leaving a place where she is comfortable and knows what she is doing, for somewhere that she may not like.

    Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com

    Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

    Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

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    18 mins
  • The Pettiest Things You've Done After A Break-Up #133
    Jul 24 2024

    This week, Charleen and Ellie talk about the pettiest things that they have done and that listeners have done after a break-up. From ringing the tax man on an ex, sending fake football trial letters, deleting Spotify playlists, and PLENTY more!

    The girls also give some advice on a dilemma about a boyfriend having a “wank bank” in Secrets From The Stalls. And for Phone A Friend, our followers give their advice to a listener’s dilemma about being a single mom and wanting to get back on the dating scene, and should she mention that she has a child?

    Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com

    Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • EXTRA JUICE: "I can't shake the betrayal from my mind..." #104
    Jul 22 2024

    Charleen is giving out about the reaction of some men to women's topics, and Ellie has a pet peeve relating to make-up for Rant of the Week.

    And the girls give some 'If I Was You' advice to a listener who found out that her boyfriend cheated on her in college, and revealed more stories himself about being with other girls. Should she forgive him or can you ever forget about something like this?

    Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com

    Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

    Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

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    17 mins
  • Navigating Solo Dates #132
    Jul 17 2024

    This week, Charleen and Ellie talk about solo dates - how they feel going on them now compared to before, tips on if you want to start or go on more solo dates, and the girls even challenge each other to go on a solo date and must come back next week and share how they got on!

    For Secrets From The Stalls, there's advice on finding your style when your body is changing, and living away from a new family member and feeling like you’re missing out on connecting with them. And for Phone A Friend, our followers give advice on how to make friends, since it can be really hard at this age.

    Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com

    Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • EXTRA JUICE: "Everytime I see Boy 1, I get feelings for him all over again..." #103
    Jul 15 2024

    On this week's bonus episode, Charleen has some things to say about people who don't think Taylor Swift is a good role model, and Ellie is giving out about weddings for Rant of the Week.

    And the girls give some 'If I Was You' advice to a listener who is in a happy relationship with "Boy 2", but can't stop thinking about "Boy 1".

    Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com

    Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

    Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

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    15 mins
  • Natasha O'Brien Speaks About Her Attack and the DPP Appeal #131
    Jul 10 2024

    Disclaimer: There are conversations around assault and violence in this episode

    This week, Natasha O'Brien opens up about her violent assault back in May 2022. She speaks about the after-effects of the attack, the court case and the justice system in Ireland, and how just last week, the DPP has appealed her attackers suspended sentence.

    Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com

    Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • EXTRA JUICE: "I am struggling to deal with his ex-girlfriend..." #102
    Jul 8 2024

    It's your extra fix of Charleen and Ellie in the week! Charleen has a bone to pick with online trolls, and Ellie is (half) giving out about the price of taxis for Rant of the Week.

    And the girls give some 'If I Was You' advice to a listener who is being 'intimidated' by her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, who has been showing up to her workplace, despite having had a clean break-up with him, and having a new boyfriend now!

    Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com

    Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

    Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

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    20 mins
  • How NOT to Breakup With Someone #130
    Jul 3 2024

    This week, Charleen and Ellie talk about how NOT to breakup with someone - from their own breakup experiences, and some wild listener stories about worst breakups! There's also some advice on how to breakup with someone if you're needing to, based on Charleen's own personal experience.

    The girls give advice in Secrets From The Stalls about whether or not its a red flag when a boy is trying to do a bit more than kiss after being told the girl isn’t ready for that. And for Phone A Friend, our followers give advice on whether a girl is going through a rough patch in her relationship for wanting to experience single life after 7 years, or if the relationship is over?

    Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com

    Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

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    1 hr and 10 mins