Episodes

  • Mairead meets Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton

    Mairead meets Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton
    Mar 16 2023

    This week on Would Like to Meet podcast, Mairead speaks with Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton about the cyber psychology of online dating.

    Topics include-

    What is a Cyber Psychologist?

    How has online dating changed how we date?

    Has online dating changed relationships?

    Does online affect our mental health?

    Who is online dating suited to?

    How online dating impacts men and women differently.

    Dating Statistics

    Who sends more messages online? Men or Women?

    What characteristics are the most attractive when online dating?

    What do people need to be cautious about when online dating?

    Communicating through text - The Halo effect.

    What is the ideal timeline between meeting online and meeting in person?

    Which are the best online dating sites for you?

    How algorithms work.

    How can you increase your chance of finding love online.

    If you would like to learn more about Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton and her courses in Cyber Psychotherapy visit https://iadt.ie/courses/cyberpsychology/ or follow her on Twitter @foxnic or on Instagram @nicolafh

    If you would like more information on Mairead's Matchmaking visit www.lovehq.ie
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    53 mins
  • Mairead meets Mary Hayes (Womensaid)

    Mairead meets Mary Hayes (Womensaid)
    Mar 8 2023

    Welcome back to Season 4 of Would Like to Meet podcast. Since we released our last episode, we won bronze in the Best Sex and Relationship podcast at the first Irish Podcast Awards so a huge thank you to everyone that listens and voted!

    In this episode I speak with Mary Hayes from Womensaid and the Too Into You project.

    We discussed-

    What is Womensaid?

    What is the Too Into You project?

    What is spyware and how do abusers use it?

    Statistics on how many women and men in Ireland are abused.

    Signs and Symptoms of domestic abuse

    What is love bombing?

    How does abuse affect people?

    What are the misconceptions of abuse?

    How can friends and family support the person being abused?

    What can you do if you feel that you are being abused?

    Details of the relationship quiz on the Too Into You website.

    Has technology impacted domestic abuse in Ireland?

    Online safety guide available on the Too Into You website.

    What support is available for non English speaking victims of abuse?

    What is a healthy relationship?

    “If you are worried about your own relationship or a friends relationship you can call Women’s Aid on the 24Hr National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900 or use the free and confidential chat support service at toointoyou.ie which is available daily. Men needing support can contact the Male Advice Line on 1800 816 588”

    If you would like to get in touch with Mairead, the host of Would Like to Meet podcast visit www.lovehq.ie
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    50 mins
  • Mairead meets Tina Kourmarianos

    Mairead meets Tina Kourmarianos
    Feb 11 2022

    In this episode Mairead speaks to Etiquette Expert and Agony Aunt Tina Kourmarianos, 

    Tina talks all things etiquette, giving lots of helpful and practical life and dating advice. She

    shares her tips on how to date in the classiest of ways and includes her views on kissing on

    the first date, who should pay for dinner, what is an appropriate gift and how to dump

    someone politely. She also tells us all the don’ts of dating – covering alcohol, sex, phones

    and swearing! She gives her crash course in manners, from elbows off that table to opening

    that door and of course cancelling plans.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Mairead meets Fiona McAuslen

    Mairead meets Fiona McAuslen
    Feb 4 2022

    In this episode Mairead speaks to Fiona McAuslen, Mediator and Conflict coach and Director of Family Mediation Services at the Legal Aid Board conflict and the art of arguing. As we all know, sometime a bit of disagreement is necessary, and Fiona shares how to do that properly! She identifies the different types of arguing we all do, the best way to resolve conflict and if you should avoid people who are argumentative.

    She also talks about what you need to think about in terms of conflict and arguing in the early stages of a new relationship, what you are willing to accept or not and what that means for your future together. She discusses how to navigate your way through an argument when you’re a person who avoids conflict and your partner needs to talk and vice versa.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Mairead meets Emily Power Smith

    Mairead meets Emily Power Smith
    Jan 21 2022

    In this episode Mairead speaks to sex expert Emily Power Smith about sex and dating. Emily talks about the importance of being open and honest when embarking on sex with someone new. She also shares advice on getting over new-partner nerves and the importance of not focusing on past partners or pleasures when in a new dating scenario. She talks about how important self-pleasure is and how not taking sex too seriously is key to having the best time.

    Emily also explains ALL the different types of orgasm men and women are capable of, outlines the difference between fetishes and kinks and talks through some common sex related challenges and offers solutions. She gives tips on how to ask for what you want in bed, and how to find out what that is. Emily also reminds us how body confidence and contentment is more important than the perception of perfection and how over valuing how we look to others can ultimately impact our pleasure potential.

    Emily Power Smith is Irelands only clinical sexologist and can be found at www.empowersme.com
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Mairead meets Anna Geary and Orla Walsh

    Mairead meets Anna Geary and Orla Walsh
    Jan 1 2022
    In this special bonus episode to kick off 2022 Mairead speaks to Orla Walsh, Dietician and Anna Geary, Performance Coach, Personal Trainer and TV personality about a healthy way to approach making positive changes for yourself for the New Year. The guests talk about the importance of feeling good, healthy, happy and content with yourself, especially when it comes to dating, looking for and finding love. Orla busts common myths around detoxes, supplements and fast weight loss plans – she also shares her view on getting health and nutrition advice from unqualified influencers and gives practical advice on breaking habits or making new ones. Anna shares advice on getting and staying motivated, how little steps can still be impactful in a big way and how being mindful of how busy we say we are can help change our mindset.  She also gives her view on the ‘strong not skinny’ movement and shares her thoughts and advice on self-care and goal setting. If you feel happy & positive about yourself physically & mentally you are likely to seem more attractive, feel more attractive, confident on dates, being intimate and having great sex, whether you are new to dating, have just struggled to meet someone or are starting fresh after a divorce or long-term relationship there are lots of positive, practical and helpful takeaways in this episode.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Mairead meets Patricia Lohan

    Mairead meets Patricia Lohan
    Dec 29 2021
    In this episode, Mairead speaks to Patricia Lohan about how to use Feng Shui to supercharge your home to attract love, abundance and prosperity. As well as an overview of what Feng Shui is, Patricia shares her decades of experience on how she used the ancient practice to attract her husband and to manifest a six figure windfall! Patricia shares practical tips on how to make your bedroom a haven for manifesting love and where to start on your feng shui journey. Listen to Patricia's podcast, Live your dreams awake on all podcast platforms and visit her website, www.patricialohan.com to get in touch with Patricia or to join her feng shui community.
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    58 mins
  • Mairead meets Aidan O'Brien

    Mairead meets Aidan O'Brien
    Dec 24 2021
    In this episode Mairead speaks to Aidan O’Brien, the Transformation Specialist about how to change your mindset and create a successful outcome in love and life. He describes how powerful we can be in changing our lives if we really want to. He talks about using the law of attraction effectively and how you can have impact on the personal, professional and romantic aspects of your own life. Aidan also shares tips on how best to behave on a first date, the importance of a man being a man, how we can all fall into the trap of standing in our own way and controversially how we absolutely do need that uber specific check-list when looking for the one! He talks about how past pain and anxieties are not a bad thing, but a necessary form of protection that can help us move into our future with success when identified and acknowledged properly and how real clarity, honesty and authenticity are essential factors in getting the life and love you want and deserve. Aidan works as a coach, mentor and International speaker and you can find Aidan and details of his course on instagram @aidanobrienofficial and online on his website. https://theaidanobrien.com/
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    1 hr and 16 mins