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Rob spoke with RuthAnne (Cunningham) about the Irish Women In Harmony project which has produced a stunning version of The Cranberries' "Dreams", featuring over 40 female Irish artists. This project is in aid of SafeIreland, which assist domestic abuse victims. In the interview, RuthAnne explains how the project started, the complexities of recording 40 people remotely and her hopes for the project into the future. Originally broadcast on Irish Beats, Sunday 21st June 2020.

'Text 50808' - is a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support. Shonagh caught up with Ian Power to find out more.

I hate my man's new lengthy hair, how do I get him to go back to his pre-Covid look? #Dilemma

New pop Artst Jessica Hammond has released her brand new single 'Ugly'. The Belfast singer has been recently signed earlier this year. She caught up with Trish to find out about her new song. #MondayMusic

My boyfriend's housemate made pass at him, should I get involved? #Dilemma

This week's packed episode sees Kev finally get out of the Broadcast Centre and off the phone to chat to Munster Rugby's Jack O'Donoghue. Elsewhere football journalists Ronan Murphy and Gavin Cooney pick apart the Bundesliga's and Premier League's return

Orla chats to Angela Hayes from Teac Tom, to the wedding venue owner and frontline worker and much more

Lockdown kept some of us apart and put others on top of each other! The pandemic placed a lot of stress on relationships, and couples and families have not had an easy time. Michelle speaks to Martin Davoren, Director of the Sexual Health Centre, about their new Guide to Navigating Healthy Relationships and managing conflict in close quarters. She also speaks to relationships and sex therapist Natalya Price on how the pandemic has affected couples and seeks advice for those considering a new course for their relationship.

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Orla Rapple chats to Debbie Ridgard on The Takeover about heading to college for the first time by 186461

Tipperary representative Jack Collier chats to Debbie on The Takeover by 186461

The global pandemic has directly impacted physical health, but our mental health has also taken a hit. Anxiety and depression are on the rise and it's totally normal for our emotions to feel overwhelming lately. Michelle speaks to Clinical Psychologist Mark Smyth on how this crisis has affected our mental health and hears from Mindfulness Practitioner Ciara Hudson about how to cope with difficult feelings. Ian Power from Spunout.ie also shares details of their text and online support services

I need a break from my husband but I don't want to offend him by saying I need a weekend away. #Dilemma

Choosing a college or university to go to is only one of the steps in your journey to college. Jack Deacon from Spunout chats to Debbie Ridgard on The Takeover about moving out of the family home for the first time

Are you using lockdown to work on your abs? Us neither! A lot of us have lost our exercise routine and have been too stressed to reach for the dumbbells. But exercise is so important for our health, and now we can exercise anywhere in our county! Michelle speaks to Personal Trainer Mags Murphy, and her daughter Ellen Power on the importance of exercise, starting off with baiscs, and how exercise really helped with Ellen's mental health. She also finds out more on the beautiful parks and gardens now reopening for us to enjoy a healthy walk in.

My girlfriend keeps wearing my clothes how can I make her stop?#Dilemma

Are you struggling to socially distance from the fridge? Food spending has increased massively in the last few months but are we eating the right foods for our health? Michelle speaks to dietitian Jemma Kehoe on what foods we need to boost immunity and how to win that battle with the biscuit tin. She also speaks to Harriet Parsons from Bodywhys, about when a food problem becomes an eating disorder, and finds out where to get help for problems like Binge Eating Disorder.

Can I halve my wedding guest list or is that a no-no? #Dilemma

Have you been tossing and turning, struggling to sleep? This global pandemic has wreaked havoc on your sleep routines and left a lot of u bleary eyed and stressed. Michelle speaks to Dr. Ivana Rosenwig of King’s College London on how the COVID 19 crisis has affected sleep and why sleep is so important for our health. She also chats with author and sleep consultant Lucy Wolfe on what we can do to promote restful sleep.

Dilemma - I went on a date and the girl shared an ice-cream with her dog by 186461