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Flop CultureCenter Stage (with Aisling Keenan)Writer and beauty editor joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2000 ballet drama Center Stage.TIMESTAMPSCoachella debrief: 0:44Center Stage (with Aisling Keenan): 9:07Top of the Flops: 53:46LINKSSubscribe to Aisling's Substack here!Follow Aisling on Instagram here!Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureEditing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-181h 05
everymum"I Might Just Go 'Give Me The F*cking Epidural!'" with Aisling KearnsJoining Aisling Keenan for the season 10 finale is the sparkling and hilarious Aisling Kearns, who you might be more familiar with as the 'Irish mammy' TikTok star. She's made us all laugh with her sketches about Irish mammies, and is now pregnant with her first child. We talk about how her relaxed approach to delivery, her choice to practice hypnobirthing and how she's well aware that plans can change. Aisling has a fascinating approach to connecting body and mind that she learned in dance and acting college, and this episode is a joy to listen! Hosted on Acast. See...2023-07-0351 min
An Appointment With... Hosted by Melanie MorrisAn Appointment With ... Aisling KeenanAn Appointment With… A podcast series where I crash the waiting lists of the beauty industry’s best creatives and professionals, and bring you with me.
Episode 11: Aisling Keenan
Beauty journo, DJ, calligrapher, unofficial sex therapist, sinesthete.
This week, it’s a festive special full of plenty of user-friendly suggestions. I have to say, “party” season can be quite daunting, so here we strip things back to the helpful things to get a look together, and keep it on your face for longer than the session you’re about to embark upon.
Then… we c...2022-12-101h 22
Private Education#83: 10 conversations you have to have before getting engaged or marriedIn the last episode of season 2, Aisling and Andrea discuss the ten things you need to talk about before you get engaged or married (or indeed make any sort of legal long term commitment to another person).We'll see you again in a few weeks!Follow us on Instagram @privateeducationpodcast, @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-2145 minPrivate Education#82: Does your 'number' matter? (*Trigger warning in description*)**TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic violence**This week, we answer a listener query. Her boyfriend has slept with over 100 women and her 'number' is only 3 – is this cause for concern, and why does she feel "icky" about it? We also mark domestic violence awareness month (this October) by giving some helpful numbers out, and talking through some of the statistics around it. Scary listening, but worth mentioning to bring awareness and hopefully help someone in need (if you are in a position to donate, here is the link). Here are some helpful addresses and phone nu...2022-10-1438 minPrivate Education#81: How to break up with someone (properly)This week Aisling and Andrea discuss a new dating term that Aisling maintains she's been talking about for years (of course) which is the concept of 'cushioning'. Overlapping partners, basically, to cushion the emotional blow that moving between relationships can bring. We also give our best advice about how to break up with someone with respect and kindness, as well as detailing some of our own worst break ups.Follow us on Instagram @privateeducationpodcast, @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-0747 minPrivate Education#80: Is your attachment style ruining your relationship?This week's episode is packed full of insights thanks to our guest, relationship coach Lisa McFarland. We talk about attachment styles, conflict styles and love languages among many other topics, and hopefully you'll venture online and take a test or two to see what you and your partner's attachment styles are and how you can understand each other better.You can find Lisa McFarland @relationship.coaching.ni on Instagram and at relationshipcoachni.comFollow us on Instagram @privateeducationpodcast, @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2022-09-3042 minPrivate Education#79: Andrew Fitzsimons on dating, sex and finding someone he can truly trustThis week on Private Education, we have a really candid and honest chat with Andrew Fitzsimons – Khloe Kardashian's close confidant and hair stylist – about growing up in Ireland as a gay man, trust issues in relationships and healing yourself before you can share your life with someone else. Andrew spoke so beautifully about his client Mariah Carey (!!) and how he "does not accept" that she's labelled a diva because she's professional and knows what she wants. A chat we really enjoyed having and editing, we hope you enjoy too.Big thanks to Amy for organising this inte...2022-09-2349 minPrivate Education#78: "Our marriage is on the line here" - when sex drives don't matchThis week, from LA and Cork, Andrea and Aisling answer a listener query that involves layers of information and involves mismatched sex drives, blood tests and a very real marriage on the line. We also chat about public proposals, and more to the point: why no one should hijack their other half's special days (graduations, marathon completion, that sort of thing...) and use those times to pop the question.Follow us on Instagram @privateeducationpodcast, @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1331 minPrivate Education#77: Is your dry spell something to worry about?Andrea joins today's episode all the way from Los Angeles – she was poolside for the recording guys. Not able. We talk about dry spells, whether not having sex or not having sex often is a death knell for a relationship, and we discuss an interaction Aisling had in a lift with a strange man during the week. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram @privateeducationpodcast, @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-0643 minPrivate Education#76: Vaginismus: What's the cause, and what's the cure?This week, we're chatting to Dr Maria McEvoy about Vaginismus, a condition that makes penetrative sex (or vaginal penetration of any kind) impossible. Vaginismus is not something we've heard being spoken about a lot, but we've had many great questions in to @privateeducationpodcast about it so we're glad to be covering it with Ireland's leading expert on the condition.Find out more, access research and read more about Dr McEvoy's research at vaginismusresearchireland.com and on Twitter @Irishvaginismus.Dr McEvoy also recommends the DCU Healthy Living centre as a great resource, it's linked...2022-08-3049 minPrivate Education#75: Are you in a relationship with a narcissist?This week, our guest Hazel Larkin joins us to discuss relationships with narcissists. We talk about how people who have Narcissistic Personality Disorder – which is something that's challenging to diagnose – can leave those they're romantically involved with with lasting trauma.If anything in this episode resonated with you and you'd like to speak to someone:www.womensaid.ie free phone 1800 341 900www.safeireland.iewww.hse.ie/wellbeingwww.mensaid.ieFollow us on Instagram @privateeducationpodcast, @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle and you can find Hazel, our gues...2022-08-2345 minPrivate Education#74: Love Island, the Gaeltacht & why your holiday romance can't come homeThis week the wonderful Kate Demolder joins us this week to talk about Love Island and the Gaeltacht, and why they're basically the same thing, and why your holiday romance *probably* won't work when you're back in reality. Also, we discuss how the person you turn into when on holiday is an idealised version of yourself. Enjoy! And leave us a review, if you feel like it.Follow us on Instagram @privateeducationpodcast, @katedemolder, @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-1654 minPrivate Education#73: Someone else's false nail was in our bed. Is he sleeping with someone?We had another episode planned for this week, but couldn't ignore a LIVE listener query, happening as we recorded. We're going to follow up, don't worry!Follow us on Instagram @privateeducationpodcast, @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-0945 minPrivate Education#72: I had my arm twisted into being in an open relationshipThis episode, we welcome everyone back after a six week season break, we have a VERY long preamble (skip to, like, 25 mins in if you hate preambles) and we answer a listener email about going long-distance, and what they've decided to *NOT* count as cheating while they're far away from each other... It's an interesting one!Follow us on Instagram @privateeducationpodcast, @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-021h 08
The Sinead Says PodcastEp 52. Improving Your Sex Life with Aisling KeenanIn this weeks episode of The Sinead Says Podcast, I am joined by journalist & podcast host Aisling Keenan. We answer your questions about sex and relationships. Aisling offers some really valuable advice and tips to reignite connection with your partner & improve your sex life.You can find Aisling on Instagram @aislingmkeenan, her podcast @privateeducationpodcast and check out her website HERE.We hope you enjoy this episode. please like & subscribe!Check out my brand new 21-day guided meditation course 'Finding Yourself' HERE.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Y...2022-07-0551 minPrivate Education#71: What it's ACTUALLY like to go to a sex partyThis week, in the final episode of the new season of Private Education, we interview Evan, who has attended organised sex parties in clubs in Germany, the Netherlands and more. From witnessing a casual beside-the-bar rim job to seeing someone (NOT his boss, to be clear) being dominated in a cage, we ask him all the questions you might want answered. And we also propose a Private Ed field trip to a sex club – wanna come with?You can follow us @privateeducationpodcast on Instagram, or @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle there too!#privateeducation WILL be ba...2022-06-1435 minPrivate Education#70: Things you can never say in a fight (especially if you want to win)This week Andrea and I discuss arguments, and specifically: what you can and can't say in a fight. We're not the boss of you, so live your life, but if you'd like better, more harmonious arguments that you stand a chance of winning, we've got some 'donts' for you.You can follow us @privateeducationpodcast on Instagram, or @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle there too!#privateeducation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-0739 minPrivate Education#69: Refusing the snip and facing your boyfriend's ex (who he's still mates with)This week we answer two listener queries – the first is a partner who point blank refuses to get a vasectomy in spite of them being finished having children and her not wanting to pump hormones into her body for any more years, and the second is a woman who's boyfriend's ex-partner is part of his friend group and so she has to see her all the time and frequently finds herself comparing herself.You can follow us @privateeducationpodcast on Instagram, or @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle there too, and we take agony aunt questions to privateeducationpod@gmail.com as...2022-05-311h 03Private Education#68: Eimear Varian Barry on vulnerability, moving on & meeting someone newThe lovely Eimear Varian Barry (@eimearvarianbarry) joins me this week to talk about life, love, breakups, loss, vulnerability and being ready to move on. Andrea and I also discuss how to build a healthy post-sex routine to keep all your bits intact. Join us!You can follow us @privateeducationpodcast on Instagram, or @aislingmkeenan and @andreajanedoyle there too.See you next week! #privateeducation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2445 minPrivate Education#67: First date sex, fisting, period sex and more: Y or N?We go man v woman this week and get some very different perspectives on some sex and relationship topics, as well as discussing what gives us The Ick, where we stand on anal and whether lingerie is necessary, overkill or great for all involved. Join us, won't you?We'd love and adore a review or star rating or a share on social media if you were so inclined! Here are our handles...@privateeducationpodcast@aislingmkeenan@andreajanedoyleUntil next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast...2022-05-1734 minPrivate Education#66: Not on 'The Apps': So how the hell else are you supposed to meet someone?If you're not on 'the apps' and social life is stop-start (Pandemic, thanks for that), how in god's name are you supposed to meet the love of your life? Thanks to Isabel Bartak Healy @izzy_showbizzy for chatting to us about her Izzy Match Bizzy Instagram dating phenomenon, we're very excited to see who goes on the next iteration.Follow us @privateeducationpodcast and listen anywhere you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1041 minPrivate Education#65: Why 'having sex' doesn't have to mean having intercourseChicago sex top shop owner and sexual wellness speaker Searah Deysach joins us this episode to discuss, among other things, how to communicate your sexual needs with your other half, what sexual wellness entails and means, and is scheduling sex a good or bad thing?Searah's sex toy store can be found at early2bed.comFollow the podcast @privateeducationpodcastFollow Aisling @aislingmkeenan and Andrea @andreajanedoyleWe'd love a review or a star rating or a small parade, if you had the time! Hosted on Acast...2022-05-0341 minPrivate Education#64: We need to talk about closure (and why you deserve it)We're back this week to get into a deep dive on a previous relationship of Dre's that was FULL of amber and red flags, but they went unnoticed and then *dramatic pause* things were revealed that meant the whole thing was basically built on a foundation of untruths. She thought she got closure... She was wrong, and that was worse than not getting it at all. Follow us @privateeducationpodcast@aislingmkeenan@andreajanedoyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2645 min
Private EducationBONUS! Selling Sunset's Jason Oppenheim on being best friends with his exI'm so buzzed about this – it's not strictly relationships, but it's fun nonetheless. This week, I interview Jason Oppenheim about celebrity clients, about working in such a dramatic environment, being best mates with his ex and more... Enjoy! Amanza's episode is next Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2226 minPrivate Education#63: Listener DM – "My affair is ruining my life"This one genuinely stumped us – a listener DMd Aisling recently saying that her affair is ruining her life. Our guest, Jenny Claffey (@pvssykat) of Red Room Podcast and formerly It Galz, chats the whole thing through with us and we try to give some solid guidance.For anyone affected by anything in this episode, here are some helpful links to domestic violence services, mental health services and low-cost counselling should that be of help:mymind.org/individualwww.womensaid.ie/www.mentalhealthireland.ieUntil next week!...2022-04-1947 minPrivate Education#62: The sexiest book of all time (and the best sex position for your starsign)Welcome back! Daisy Buchanan is our guest this episode, and we chat to her about Insatiable, her sauce-filled book that had us gripped from page one. We also discover some startling news about anal and condoms, and we talk about the best sex position for your star sign. You can follow Daisy Buchanan here @thedaisybee, you can find Aisling @aislingmkeenan and Dre @andreajanedoyle.You can order her newest book Careering here and you can order Insatiable here.Follow @privateeducationpodcast on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2022-04-1256 minPrivate Education#61: My boyfriend went through my WhatsappWe've a listener query this time – Her boyfriend used her phone to call someone, but when she got it back her Whatsapp was open and so was her camera roll. It raises the question: Do you trust your partner enough to give them your passwords? Or if your partner goes through your phone, does it indicate a lack of trust? And when does nosiness cross over into control? Dr Dre (@andreajanedoyle) joins me to discuss.Follow @privateeducationpodcast on InstagramYou can also follow me @aislingmkeenanWe'd love a review, a share, a...2022-04-0534 minPrivate Education#60: Red flags: Is your partner having an affair?Welcome back! Private Education has returned at last. This episode, featuring journalist Kate Demolder (@katedemolder), discusses cheating – what constitutes an affair, why people cheat at certain times in their lives and what the red flags are that you can keep in mind. Hope you enjoy the episode, we would LOVE a rating or review. This is the first episode of our brand new season, although as you can see it's no.60 overall.Kate's piece on cheating: https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/0303/1284294-why-do-people-cheat-i-spoke-to-four-people-who-did/Follow Private Education on Instagram @privateeducationpodcast Hosted on...2022-03-291h 07Private EducationNEW SEASON starting 29 MarchAfter a long break (we're blaming the pandemic) Private Education – the smart sex and relationships podcast – is back with a new season and 12 new episodes to feast your ears on. Welcome back! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-03-2202 min
The Glow UpS4 Ep5: #55 - Aisling KeenanSponsored by Elie Saab Le Parfum | Beauty expert and stalwart of the modern Irish journalism scene Aisling Keenan joins Vicki this fortnight to reveal the products she can't live without and what she's learned after a decade in the industry.
Products mentioned:
Biologique Recherche Lotion P50
It Cosmetics CC Cream Foundation
Perversion Mascara by Urban Decay
Subversion Lash Primer by Urban Decay
Fenty Beauty Match Stix
Blank Canvas F20 Brush
Refy Beauty Brow Sculpt2021-08-1651 min
everymumHaving Hyperemesis, Gestational Diabetes & Pre-Eclampsia - Aisling KeenanHow it feels when pregnancy makes you ill. In this episode our host Sinead O'Moore is joined by journalist, beauty editor, creator of Private Education podcast and brand new mum Aisling Keenan because after the initial joy of conceiving, hyperemesis kicked in, followed by gestational diabetes and then right at the end, pre-eclampsia for good measure. Her experience took her so far away from loving the process, from loving her bump.It denied her the joy of joining in with the excitement, the moments of glow. Of loving pregnancy.2021-06-121h 00
AIT Decoded PodcastAIT Decoded | MSc Digital MarketingOn episode 55 on our AIT Decoded Podcast series we are joined by Dr Aisling Keenan who talks to us about the brand new MSc in Digital Marketing which commences in September 2021. This programme will be delivered over a 12-month period.
Have a listen as we chat to Aisling to find out more about the course content and the opportunities to engage with industry during the programme. Aisling talks us through entry requirements and also the chance to secure industry recognized certifications from our Industry Partners.2021-04-3014 minPrivate Education#59: "Who's the person that inspired this song?" and other inappropriate questions, with CMATThis episode I talk to musician and songwriter Ciara Mary Alice Thompson, aka CMAT about the anonymous email address she set up to allow fans of hers to send in their relationship woes, so she could use them as inspiration for her songs. We also chat about bringing humour to her music as a defence mechanism, intrusive questions from journalists (not me, I hope!) and using songwriting as a way to process former relationships. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1333 minPrivate Education#58: Selling Sunset's Amanza Smith (help me guess her Irish rockstar connection...)In another brilliant Selling Sunset interview, Amanza Smith (one of my favourite of the cast, don't tell Mary, Christine, Chrishell, Heather or Jason...) shares how she feels about introducing children to boyfriends, why she had the argument with Heather about it and how, if at all, starring on Selling Sunset has changed her life. Enjoy! Review! Tell your friends 2020-07-2423 minPrivate Education#56: Things you should NEVER to say to someone going through a divorce or breakupMy guest this week is journalist, podcaster, Rogue co-founder and now author Liadán Hynes. Her brilliant book (we are friends, I am biased but honest) is out now, called How to Fall Apart. It's about how she rebuilt her life after the break down of her marriage. In this episode, she talks about the things you shouldn't say to someone at the end of their relationship, and gives alternative ways to approach those tricky conversations. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0351 minPrivate Education#55: I think about my ex EVERY. DAY.Red flags, making friends as an adult and 'leaving room for the holy spirit'. My guest Dr Dre and I answer three listener questions - first up, someone who was ghosted by someone displaying so many red flags it was like a beach on the day of a hurricane, next up, a listener who thinks about her ex daily and wonders what it means, and lastly, a listener who is lonely, new to the country and wants to make friends as a 30-year-old. We advise on all of the above and throw in, oh, a casual MILLION tangents too. Enjoy 2020-06-1356 minPrivate Education#54: What to tell yourself if you hate your bodyMy guest today is Bek Antonucci (@bekantonucci on Instagram) who is a coach, helping women feel better in their bodies. She and I talk about the bullying she suffered as a teen, a physically abusive relationship that she was in and eventually got out of, and we also talk about how your own feelings about your body impact your sex life and your relationships. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2940 min
Life is ShortsSelf-Care Down There with Aisling and FionnualaInspired by Fionnuala Jones’ recent piece Self-Care Down There, Aisling Keenan and Fionnuala chat about vulvas and how we treat ours, how women perceive their own vulva, and whether masks for vulvas are a marketing swizz or if there’s anything to them.2020-05-2415 minPrivate Education#53: Sex and the City: Is Carrie Bradshaw an objectively bad person?I ADORE Sex and the City, and will always watch it, but Carrie is NOT a good person. Right? Stephanie O'Quigley joins me from New York City – the fabled 'fifth star' of SATC, to talk about Bradshaw and her many capers. From cheating on Aiden to ditching her best friend for a piece of veal, we discuss the many, many examples of how Sarah Jessica Parker's most well-known character was legitimately a bad person. It's not a hot take by any means, but I needed to talk about it. She's an awful wagon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...2020-05-2243 minPrivate Education#52: "My partner is more into video games than into me" - more listener questions answeredThe lovely Andrea Doyle (Dr Dre) joins me for this episode to help me give two more listeners advice on their relationships. Our first listener feels like her weight gain and hun bun might be putting her partner off her (we beg to differ!) and the second listener is trying to decide whether she should stick with her partner even though she wants kids and he doesn't. Hopefully both listeners - and you too - get something good from the episode. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1645 min
AIT Decoded PodcastAIT Decoded Podcast | Digital MarketingDigital marketing course coordinator Dr Aisling Keenan joined us for episode 8 to discuss the BA and BA (Hons) in Digital Marketing in terms of modules, a capstone project and exciting career prospects.00:00 - 00:36 | Introduction00:37 - 01:44 | Background in the Digital Marketing degrees01:45 - 04:39 | Discussion around the the capstone project04:39 - 07:45 | What types of content can a first year student expect to cover over the four year. Four key streams 07:46 - 09:31 | Career Prospects 09:32 - 10:29 | Postgraduate opportunities 10:30 - 09:45 | Advice for students interested in perusing a degree in digital marketing2020-05-1413 minPrivate Education#51: Checking your other half's phone, blaming yourself for cheating & moreIn this episode, I answer two listener questions – the first is about blaming yourself for your partner's infidelity, whether to forgive and forget and whether trust can be rebuilt, and the second is about a woman who's family hated her other half, and how that meant the couple broke up in spite of being in love. She asks whether they should rekindle what they once had, knowing the family's problem will still be there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0537 minPrivate Education#50: Why a little bottle of lube could change your sex life (for the better!) and moreIn this week's episode, which fits neatly in as another in our 'Current Affair' series, my guest Andrea Doyle and I discuss dating during Covid with some hard-hitting (ish) stats about how many relationships are in trouble, how many people are googling "Do I love my boyfriend" and how there's a porn site with a panic button. We hit you with all the up-to-date sex and relationships news you need for the week ahead (and like, these are stats you could realistically use in a quiz!!!). Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1742 minPrivate Education#49: Pandemic Penis chats with Catherine CartonThe wonderful and joy-bringing Catherine joins me again to talk about her #pandemicpenis insights – she's basically been getting an unusual amount of post-9pm "how are you?" messages from her ghosts of dating times past. She's as honest as always, cheered me right up and got very philosophical all in the one episode. Hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1327 minPrivate Education#48: Love and the Coronavirus, with Fionnuala Jones and Matt Damon****Matt actually couldn't join us but we did talk about him being stuck in Dalkey for quite some time. Meanwhile, Fionnuala is living apart from her BF and I'm holed up 24/7 with the man I willingly chose to marry – who's in a worse posish here? We talk about getting the ride, arguments and love in general in this new world we live in where the two-metre rule is being strictly enforced. With a special fleshlight shout out, this is an unmissable episode if I do say so myself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0729 min
The Vulture Club x ROGUEEp 8: Madonna's Tone Deaf Bath // Insta LIVE Overload// The WhatsApp Spamdemic // Aisling Keenan on DianaOn this week's Vulture Club, we wonder once again 'are the celebs okay?' as Madonna takes to Instagram to share some words of dubious wisdom about Covid "the great equaliser" from a petal-strewn bath. We also unpack the hillbilly opera that is Netflix's Tiger King and lament the day our parent's generation got a hold of memes. In our new series 'I still think about...', we invite a guest to come and tell us about the pop culture icon or moment they're still obsessed with. This week: Aisling Keenan talks Princess Diana.2020-03-291h 12Private Education#47: Does your vaj bounce back after babies and will you feel sexy again?My guest Sophie White and I talk very candidly about, well, loads of things about sex after having babies that I have absolutely no knowledge of or experience in. We talked about Sophie's vajmageddon, how to reframe yourself as someone who has sex again after your body being occupied territory, and how we actually should be saying VULVA a lot more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2752 minPrivate Education#46: The morning after pill, rinsing condoms and embarrassing sex storiesThis week my guest for another instalment of The Current Affait, Andrea and I have the inevitable Coronavirus chat, we debunk myths about the morning after pill and we confirm if it’s okay to rinse and reuse a condom. SPOILER: it is NOT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1459 minPrivate Education#45: Sex dreams and hidden dildosThis episode is a bit of a sexy smorgasbord – continental or wha?! I chat to Ciara Rapple, a textiles designer who makes scarves printed with sexual paraphernalia (and then wears them on the DART). I answer one Agony Aunt style question that came in about a guy who's having his cake and eating it too. And I also talk with no great authority about sex dreams, and why you might dream of riding your boss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-0740 minPrivate Education#44: Why shows like Love is Blind & Love Island are lying to us about loveThe inimitable Cassie Delaney joins me today with All The Feelings about the exercise in insanity that is Love is Blind on Netflix. We talk about how it portrays a toxic and frankly ridiculous version of 'love' and how that skewed version is infiltrating IRL relationships. We also talk about how statements like "I'm happy, but could I be happier" (hello, Wes from Love Island) are inherently shite. Welcome to our Ted Talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-2846 minPrivate Education#43: How to not f*ck up a first dateJennifer Haskins from Two's Company dating service joins me to chat all things first impressions. Why you shouldn't get too hammered on a first date, why you should wear what you feel good in, and what personality traits you'll be most drawn to based on what you yourself might be lacking in. Two matchmakers in two weeks - unplanned, needless to say, but in this game, beggars can't be choosers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-2157 min
The Hero Podcast36. Aisling Keenan - Journalist/Content Creator/Creative DirectorAisling Keenan is a Freelance Journalist, Content Creator and Creative Director from Dublin. Her creative eye can be seen right across Irish media from contributing to your favourite magazines and radio shows to the stunning Brown Thomas beauty imagery and on her podcast, Private Education. We talk about losing her dream job, the freelance hustle, imposter syndrome and her latest genius project, Rogue Collective.
Website: https://www.aislingkeenan.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/private-education/id1463217827
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aislingmkeenan/
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Twitte...2020-02-1959 minPrivate Education#42: Valentine's Day: Are we all still bothered?!In this episode, the first in our Current Affair series, Andrea Doyle and I chat about Valentine's Day, the rates of male sexual dysfunction in adult entertainers (strippers) and we look at the latest statistics from Bumble, who surveyed their users on what online dating is really like. In which country are you most likely to get ghosted? FIND OUT. You won't like the answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-1449 minThe Vulture Club x ROGUEEpisode 1: Goop // TayTay // Female Sexual Pleasure // Imposter Syndrome with Aisling KeenanThis week on The Vulture Club, we're casting a cold eye on the Goop Netflix series and discussing female sexual pleasure. We're debating whether Taylor Swift's Miss Americana signifies the death of the celeb documentary altogether? And also talking to rogue contributor, Aisling Keenan about her battle with imposter syndrome. Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.2020-02-091h 22Private Education#41: Matchmaking: Last resort or the best route to real love?Dating coach and matchmaker Mairéad Loughman joins me this week to discuss compatibility, building the perfect bio, what you need to do before you even enter the world of dating and whether using a matchmaker might be a great route to love. And Mairéad tells me how many celebrity clients she currently has on her books... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-071h 06
Owning It: The Anxiety PodcastOWNING IT: What it's like to live with OCD and what we get wrong about itFor this episode I am joined by fellow journalist and podcaster Aisling Keenan (her podcast is Private Education which is all about sex and relationships, she has a live event happening in Dublin soon and tickets are available here). Aisling is a very open person but something she's never discussed openly is her experience of OCD with which she was recently diagnosed. I wanted to understand more about this condition as it's so wrapped up in misinformation and it's so often trivialised. If you're someone with OCD I hope you'll find this comforting and if you know someone who...2020-02-0356 minPrivate Education#40: “Worthless and confused” - when a new relationship leaves you doubting yourselfToday it’s just me! Answering your questions sent in on Instagram. I talk about dating someone who’s intentions are totally unclear, asking your other half not to drink any more and also, should you move country to settle in your other half’s home? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-3151 minPrivate Education#39: A deep dive into the Kardashian/Jenner relationship minefield with Kate DemolderKim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kris, Kaitlin, Kendall, Kylie, Kanye, Kinder eggs, Kelloggs, Kindle, Kylemore Road... wait, sorry, where was I? We chat in great detail about the various marriages, infidelities and otherwise romantic affairs of the world's second most-famous family - the royals probably still take that title. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-2559 minPrivate Education#38: Are you in unrequited love?Niamh O’Sullivan is back as a returning guest to chat about the different types of love, and how to handle yourself if you’re in love with someone who is totally unavailable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-1741 minPrivate Education#37: Paddy Smyth on finding love, feeling attractive and being okay with maybe ending up aloneIn the first episode of the actual decade, I talked to disabled activist and self-titled "reality TV whore" Paddy Smyth, who, in his usual sound way, made me forget there were microphones and chat as though we were pals catching up. His openness and honesty about life and love is refreshing. There's a further deep dive into Paddy's love life on my Patreon page (www.patreon.com/aislingmkeenan) should you want to hear more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-1041 min
Owning It: The Anxiety PodcastOwning It: Dealing with anxiety in relationshipsMaybe you are the anxious one and you're feeling like a burden or extra anxious because of the effect you think your anxiety will have on your partner. Maybe your partner is the one struggling with anxiety and you're not sure how best to support them and you don't really understand what they're going through. Maybe you've met someone you really like and you're not sure whether or not to broach the topic of anxiety and reveal that you experience panic attacks. All of this is covered in this special episode which I originally recorded with fellow journalist and...2020-01-0645 minPrivate Education#36: Teetotal tales: Dating, relationships and life as a non-drinkerDoes not drinking cause arguments in my marriage? Do I have awkward drunk sex? And why I got into a flaming row with my husband and best friend over whether or not to tell people in advance that I don’t drink. That an led more in this, the last Private Education episode of the DECADE. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-2055 minPrivate Education#35: “I got a text from my Bumble date’s ex wife” - tales from the dating front line with Andrea DoyleWe talk extensively about dating a possible narcissist, getting texts from your date’s ex, and an ex of mine who I suspected might be doing mind manipulation tricks on me. All that and more, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-1357 minPrivate Education#34: How to help a partner who has anxiety, with Caroline ForanIn my second episode with Caroline, we talk about how you can be a better friend or romantic partner if the person you're with is struggling with anxiety. We also talk about how you can advise your partner and explain how you're feeling if you're the one experiencing it. We talk about the guilt around it, normalising it and how you can educate yourself and those close to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-0646 minPrivate Education#33: Friendship break-ups: Are they harder than romantic ones? With Orla McConnonOrla and I talk about friendships of ours that ended, whether with a fight or a fizzle, and question why it is that friendships ending aren't grieved they way romantic break-ups are. We talk about why friendships end, and Orla basically gives me free therapy about a friendship that ended for me after 16 years. That and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-2955 minPrivate Education#32: Celebrity cheating scandals with Caitlin McBrideWe talk about the couples that shocked us with their cheating scandals (from Tiger Woods to Brad Pitt) we talk in (too much) depth about the royals, we get into a serious deep dive about Meghan Markle and we list the couples that, where they to break up, would make us lose all faith in love. There are tangents, there are sweeping generalisations and there's a five-minute ode to Chrissy Teigen.READ: Caitlin McBride: 'The royal PR machine is broken. How will Buckingham Palace get out of this mess?' Hosted...2019-11-221h 16Private Education#31: Being the other woman, and when should dating become 'official'In this agony aunt-style episode, influencer Niamh O'Sullivan and I answer some of the questions listeners to the podcast have sent in. We hear from a woman who is currently casually seeing her ex, but he's still with the girl he cheated on her with. Complicated, to say the least. We also look at when your casual dating relationship should become official, and how to approach it when your partner can't finish during sex. All that and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-1553 minPrivate Education#30: Is sex really all it’s cracked up to be? With Caroline ForanDo you ever feel like sex isn’t for you, isn’t about you, or isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? Author Caroline Foran felt that way in her teens and twenties, and she talks to me in this episode so honestly about her experience and how eventually she found herself, her ability to orgasm and the point of the whole endeavour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-0846 minPrivate Education#29: Richie Sadlier on consent, and getting comfortable talking about sexFormer Ireland international footballer turned psychotherapist Richie Sadlier talks to me about teaching teenage boys about consent, and the lessons we can all learn from communicating more freely about sex and intimacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-0155 minPrivate Education#28: Workplace romances and dealing with rejection, with Jo LinehanWe answer a listener question about what started out as a juicy office affair and has now gotten more serious, complicated and could result in the person losing their job. We also chat about rejection in relationships, whether that's sexual rejection or the hundreds of micro-rejections we experience every day from the people we love the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-251h 08Private Education#27: Knowing when it’s over (and the tests to do when you’re not sure) with Laura CunninghamLaura is back to chat to me about the long goodbye - staying in a relationship you know is over out of fear of being single, fear of making a mistake, or just because it’s easier. We also talk a bit about why Love Island is basically the Gaeltacht. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1858 minPrivate Education#26: What constitutes cheating, and how to rebuild trust in a relationshipIt’s just me today, sincere apologies in advance. I really hope you enjoy listening to me talk to myself for 45 solid minutes - the majority of it is me complaining but there are some nuggets of advice weaved in among my shite talk. Bon Voyage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1144 minPrivate Education#25: Sexual habits you need to learn (and more) with Melanie MurphyYoutube star and author Melanie Murphy is my guest this week. We met at a dinner and within about three minutes were comfortably swapping sex stories, threesome tales and more. She is the ideal Private Education guest, having spoken at length on her Youtube channel about her bisexuality, sexual habits, orgasm confessions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-041h 01Private Education#24: Having the ride while also having a child...Your questions, answered with Niamh CooneyLast week's episode dealt with pregnancy sex, getting back to it post-partum and lots more. This week, Niamh and I talk about how to plan sex into your life, how your relationships change when you've got children and we also answer lots of questions from you guys, the lovely listeners, about parenthood and sex, getting your mojo back and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-2754 minPrivate Education#23: Pregnant sex, post-partum sex and feeling "all touched out" with Niamh Cooney (part 1)Anyone expecting a baby or struggling to get their sex life back after your baby is born, this one is for you. Mother-of-one Niamh is a former nurse, and she's been through it all when it comes to pregnancy sex, sex while breastfeeding and trying to get her libido back on track after having her daughter. She talks so honestly in this episode about the worries of expectant and new mothers: everything from being too sick to be horny, worrying about poking the baby's head and not wanting her husband to touch her for weeks on end. Hosted...2019-09-2049 minPrivate Education#22: Your questions, answered by me... apologies in advance!This week I turned the tables and am being the interviewee. You guys sent in questions about my life, questions you wanted my opinion on and questions you’d never shared before, and I did my best with them. Enjoy! And sorry. Genuinely, my advice is basically useless on all counts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1358 minPrivate Education#21: The male perspective: An honest, single man talks dating, relationships, sex and moreThis episode, I'm joined by Abe Neihum, a straight, single man who was willing to be completely honest about things like using Tinder just to hook up, why most of his relationships don't last past six months, why heartbreak changed him and how he feels women deserve to be treated. This is a juicy one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-061h 00Private Education#20: Embracing single life, and being the inadvertent other woman, with Ali RyanCEO of Goss Media Ali Ryan doesn’t always have time for a relationship, but when she does, she gives it her all, just like in business. This episode covers both the good and bad parts of singledom, and why online dating doesn’t work for some people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-3057 minPrivate Education#19: The consequences of sharing your relationship online with Joanne LarbyToday’s guest is Joanne Larby, formerly known as Makeup Fairy, whose relationship history has been analysed, picked apart and commented on by thousands of followers online. We talked about having no regrets, growing after a toxic relationship, body image and learning to love yourself before anyone else can love you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-231h 06Private Education#18: Keeping the sex magic alive, buying vibrators and sex drive imbalances with Fionnuala JonesFionnualaJay saved the day - so many of you requested her back on as a repeat guest and because it's my life's ambition to be her best mate, I said okay. She and I answer questions sent in by regular listeners to the podcast on topics such as cheating, buying sex toys, reconciling with an ex, sex drives in men and women, and even one question about being too wet during sex. All that and more! Enjoy, and thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-161h 04Private Education#17: Heartbreak, healing and moving on after divorce, with Ellen Kavanagh JonesWhen I asked Ellen to come on the podcast and chat about divorce, I had no idea how much I was going to learn. She talks so honestly and bravely about her life - meeting her first husband at 17, him being 13 years her senior, getting divorced after just two years, the mixture of sadness and relief, getting remarried, blending families and how through it all she managed to set up and run her incredibly successful company, Waxperts. We discussed how to approach a situation where a friend might be stuck in an unhealthy relationship, how to support and advise them...2019-08-0955 minPrivate Education#16: When sex alone just doesn't make a baby, with Will de Korte and Joanne ConstantineI thought I knew the basics about fertility and it's unwelcome comrade, infertility, until I spoke to the incredibly brave Joanne and Will about their journey to conceive. Having spent time trying to have a baby, they couldn't seem to get pregnant naturally, and so began a process that would see them spend all their savings, get into debt, endure physical trauma and emotional pain, all in an effort to have a family. Anyone who's so much as considering having children in future should listen to this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-0257 minPrivate Education#15: Navigating the online dating minefield, with Andrea DoyleGhosting, breadcrumbing, haunting, kittenfishing, zombieing... Do you text first? When do you take it offline? What apps should you use? WHAT do you write in your bio?! All these dating questions, and so many more, answered and discussed through the lens of Andrea Doyle, who is currently traversing the tough 2019 dating terrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-261h 09Private Education#14: Would you rather? With Karen Constantine and Catherine CartonWould you rather have a recording of all your sexual encounters sent to everyone on your Whatsapp, or have Morgan Freeman live narrate every single time you have sex? This VITAL question, and loads more, answered by Catherine and Karen in this week's episode. It's purely for fun, a total laugh and in truth, there's not much to be learned. But for a bit of Friday escapism, it's ideal. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-191h 00Private Education#13: Has Tinder made women disposable? With Alex SlyeAlex is single, dating and confident in herself, and yet, age 49, men her age are interested in 30-year-olds. We talk about how online dating has made women disposable, how you can have disastrous sex with someone twenty years your junior, and how Alex thinks women in their late 40s are 'invisible' and not represented in the media, and therefore as romantic prospects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-1257 minPrivate Education#12: Getting back with your ex, with Orla McConnonShould you or shouldn’t you? Are you just asking for trouble? Are they an ex for a reason? We’ve both done it, and talk about the pros and cons and the one thing you need to be sure of before you do. Orla also chats about long distance relationships and we answer a listener question - a man who wants permission to have sex with someone while his girlfriend is living in another country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-0551 minPrivate Education#11: You only have one life, why not masturbate?! With Jeanne SuttonJeanne wrote a fascinating essay on the world of podcast porn and audio porn as part of her masters in Science Communication and I spoke to her all about the topic - which until she contacted me, I had never heard about. Who knew there was a big market for audio porn?! We talked all about the evolution of it and whether podcast porn is public transport appropriate... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-0142 minPrivate Education#10: Girls Who Love Girls With Cassie Stokes and Madison CawleyI asked Cassie and Madison all the questions I had about being a gay girl, and their answers were incredible. No holds barred, they shared their contrasting experiences of coming out, their likes and dislikes, what sort of lesbian porn terrifies them and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-2850 minPrivate Education#9: Instagram vs Reality: Are we lying about our sex lives?! With Aisling O’TooleMagazine editor Aisling O’Toole and I talk about how Instagram culture leads us to pretend we’re all swinging from chandeliers when the reality is much different. We talk sex horror stories and the lack of them, about why Aisling isn’t comfortable talking about sex openly, in spite of being a very open person in general, and why that’s A-OK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-2152 minPrivate Education#8: Do fitness goals f*ck up your social life? With Siobhan O’Hagan and Brian KeaneI talked online fitness coaches Siobhan O’Hagan and Brian Keane about competitive bodybuilding, dating when in training, losing your period, your erection, and your social life all in the name of fitness goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-1455 minPrivate Education#7: Sex, liberation and activism with Holly ShortallTwitter icon, illustrator and podcaster in her own right, Holly Shortall talked to me about her amazing activism, working with Act Up, how sex work is still work and why her Manchester pals have liberated her and reshaped her thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-0739 minPrivate Education#6: Agony Ais and Love Doctor Laura Cunningham answer your questionsMy pal Laura and I answer three relationship and sex questions that came in from listeners via DM. Juicy AF.Private Education, the smart sex and relationships podcast, is for anyone having sex. Or relationships. Or both. It's sex ed for adults. It's the chats you want to be able to have with your partner or your best mates, only with a little more expertise, sage(ish) advice and as many laughs as can be crammed into 45 minutes. We're trying to make light of the tough stuff and keep the fun side safe and heathy. Enjoy!2019-05-3149 minPrivate Education#5: Open relationships (are we ALL in one?) with Andrea HoranAn amazing insight into how open relationships work, from the perspective of Andrea Horan's own experience.Private Education, the smart sex and relationships podcast, is for anyone having sex. Or relationships. Or both. It's sex ed for adults. It's the chats you want to be able to have with your partner or your best mates, only with a little more expertise, sage(ish) advice and as many laughs as can be crammed into 45 minutes. We're trying to make light of the tough stuff and keep the fun side safe and heathy. Enjoy! Hosted on...2019-05-2448 minPrivate Education#4: One night stands & single sex with Karen Constantine and Catherine CartonWhiskey dick, Guinness Gee (trademarked! Hands off!) and how to have fun, safe and healthy one night stands.Private Education, the smart sex and relationships podcast, is for anyone having sex. Or relationships. Or both. It's sex ed for adults. It's the chats you want to be able to have with your partner or your best mates, only with a little more expertise, sage(ish) advice and as many laughs as can be crammed into 45 minutes. We're trying to make light of the tough stuff and keep the fun side safe and heathy. Enjoy!...2019-05-171h 07Private Education#3: Google's top 10 sex questions with Fionnuala JonesFionnuala Jones and I try to beat Google at its own game by answering the most googled sex questions on the internet.Private Education, the smart sex and relationships podcast, is for anyone having sex. Or relationships. Or both. It's sex ed for adults. It's the chats you want to be able to have with your partner or your best mates, only with a little more expertise, sage(ish) advice and as many laughs as can be crammed into 45 minutes. We're trying to make light of the tough stuff and keep the fun side safe and heathy...2019-05-1349 minPrivate Education#2: We're all doing it, lads! With Laura YoungLaura Young joins me to talk about first times, early experiences with sex and why it needs to be totally okay to openly seek out sexual pleasure. Private Education, the smart sex and relationships podcast, is for anyone having sex. Or relationships. Or both. It's sex ed for adults. It's the chats you want to be able to have with your partner or your best mates, only with a little more expertise, sage(ish) advice and as many laughs as can be crammed into 45 minutes. We're trying to make light of the tough stuff and keep the f...2019-05-1056 minPrivate Education#1: Straight up gay sex with James KavanaghJames Kavanagh and I talk in GREAT detail about what happens when two men have sex, and why anal isn't always involved...Private Education, the smart sex and relationships podcast, is for anyone having sex. Or relationships. Or both. It's sex ed for adults. It's the chats you want to be able to have with your partner or your best mates, only with a little more expertise, sage(ish) advice and as many laughs as can be crammed into 45 minutes. We're trying to make light of the tough stuff and keep the fun side safe and heathy...2019-05-1044 min
Juvenalia74: Friends with Aisling KeenanSo no-one told you life was gonna be this way?
It's hard to believe it has taken 74 episodes but it's finally here - The One With The Friends Fan.
Writer and beauty editor Aisling Keenan joins us in our new home at Tall Tales studio to reveal what it is about the sitcom that gives her such joy.
Follow Aisling on Twitter and Instagram @aislingmkeenan. Her sex and relationships podcast Private Education is coming soon
Alan is @alan_maguire. Sarah is @griffski. Sarah's new novel Other Words For Smoke is out NOW...2019-04-111h 25
The 80% with Esther O'Moore Donohoe#51 Aisling KeenanSTILL HAVIN' FUN AT EPISODE 51!Well hi there little ladies and gents and others. We find ourselves here again, at The 80% HQ waiting and hoping that Esther has found herself another stellar guest. The great news is...she/I have! This week I had the plaisir of spending time talking with writer, editor and synaesthete (this is the word you have to google) Aisling M. Keenan! I must have been caught in a medicated mind warp thanks to copious amounts of Exputex I had shovelled into my body, but I kept Aisling trapped talking to me for nearly two hours...2018-08-281h 07