Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie

Ellie is flying solo this week and is bringing you a conversation that gives most people in their twenties and thirties in Ireland the actual fear… mortgages.Ellie are joined by her 'guardian angel', Sinead from Finance Solutions, who helped her through every step of the mortgage process and trying to figure out what the hell was going on.Sinead breaks everything down into simple terms, answering all the questions you’re too afraid to ask like; when to start, what documents you need, what banks really care about, and the common mistakes that can trip people up along the way.They cover the schemes, the fees, the credit score panics, saving for a deposit and all the mortgage myths that cause unnecessary stress. Including whether you need to be worried about the betting account or Klarna purchase! And once the serious stuff is done, it’s back to business with Red Flag Radar. Is it ok for a man to jump in and order ahead of you in a restaurant? Or is it appropriate for your fella to go collect a Christmas present from his ex's Mam? A huge thank you to Finance Solutions for sponsoring the interview segment of this podcast. Email your dilemmas to: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Charleen and Ellie share their peak and bleak of the week with all the excitement for Christmas and how they're feeling about decorating this year. We've also got a dilemma from a listener who is at her wits end with her relationship. Despite coming through a really awful time when he cheated on her, their relatioship still isn't good and she doesn't know whether to keep working on it or move on.In phone a friend, we're returning to a topic we covered only a few weeks ago on the podcast, should you tell on your best friend for cheating? This listener has actually already told her best friend's boyfriend, but her friend has continued to treat him badly and she doesn't know if she should intervene again. So we got your thoughts on the whole situation! Got a dilemma of your own? Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

Well birds you are in for an absolute treat this week as we bring you the answers to all of the 'women problems' in the world. Charleen and Ellie are joined by the icon who's got Ireland talking openly about everything from periods to pubes and pelvic floors. Laura Dowling, aka The Fabulous Pharmacist, is a leading women’s health advocate and has just released her new book Love Your Vulva. Not only is she totally science-backed as a pharmacist, but she’s also absolutely hilarious and breaks down the stigma of everything female health related. Laura even brought along Saoirse, her trusty vulva puppet, for a full female anatomy lesson. Plus all the juicy truths about what’s normal, what’s not, and why you suddenly want to jump the snickers-wearing builder down the road at a certain time of the month.Charleen and Ellie also put your red flags and dilemmas to Laura! Email your dilemmas to: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Charleen and Ellie are peaking after the buzz of the live show in Limerick this week! They share how they've been feeling along with Ellie's latest house delivery and Charleen's Christmas in NYC. For our dilemma this week, we've had a listener get in touch who is in a tough situation with her boyfriend. She recently found out he's been gambling a lot and ever since, despite promising he'll stop, he's been much more sneaking with his phone. The girls offer their advice on whether checking his bank account is too much, or if she can even trust him again. Charleen shares how she's been through this before and how it ended up. In Phone A Friend we've a listener who is feel lost and behind as she navigates first year of college, especially when it comes to boys. You gave some amazing support as always. Got a dilemma of your own? Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

Charleen and Ellie are diving into one of the most requested topics ever...porn. After getting tons of emails from the birds worried about their boyfriends’ habits, from late-night searches to secret Instagram scrolls, the girls knew it was time to call in an expert.This week they’re joined by David Kavanagh, a psychotherapist who specialises in porn addiction and couples therapy. He breaks down why so many young men are hooked, what porn is actually doing to their brains, and how it can absolutely destroy relationships.Is watching porn normal? How much is too much? Is it the same as cheating? And can trust ever be rebuilt once it’s broken? David answers it all. Plus, the girls go through your dilemmas on confronting your partner, spotting the red flags, and what to do if you’re feeling insecure, rejected or confused.This is in an episode every woman needs to hear, but also needs to play to her partner. Email your dilemmas to: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod