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How's Your Ma: Episode 7

How's Your Ma: Episode 7

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This week, Orla and Leanne are joined by two very special guests — Ashling, a mum from Clane, Kildare, and her incredible 11-year-old daughter Georgia. What unfolds is one of the most honest, heartfelt and joyful conversations the girls have had in the studio.Ashling opens up about navigating life with not one, but two children with medical diagnoses — Jake, who was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at just 20 months old, and Georgia, who was born with a visual impairment. From the moment Georgia arrived and Ashling knew something was different, to the hospital visits, the dismissals from doctors, the ICU, and ultimately the diagnosis — she tells it all with a strength and humour that will have you laughing one minute and wiping your eyes the next.But this episode isn't just about the hard parts. It's about a family that rallies around each other. It's about a husband who texts to check in, a brother who carries his sister's bag home from school every day without being asked, and a little sister whose first instinct is always to help. And it's about Georgia herself — a confident, singing, rebel-song-loving, seagull-chasing force of nature who wants to be a singer (or a youth worker, just in case).Georgia steals the show as she chats about school, independence, her love of Olivia Rodrigo AND Irish rebel songs, and what she'd say to other kids and parents going through something similar. Her wisdom at 11 years old will genuinely stop you in your tracks.Ashling's advice to new parents facing a diagnosis — "just enjoy it, don't waste your time worrying" — and her message to couples navigating the stress of raising children with extra needs — "listen to each other, communicate" — are words every parent needs to hear.This one is a banger. Don't miss it.Timecodes00:00 — Introductions: Orla and Leanne welcome Ashling and Georgia to the studio01:52 — Ashling introduces herself: from Clane, Kildare, married to Mikey for 18 years, three kids02:39 — Georgia introduces herself: 11 years old, loves singing, dancing and drumming — and reveals she is visually impaired03:27 — Ashling's story begins: Jake's unusual crawling, four dismissed hospital visits, and finally getting someone to listen04:25 — Jake is diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at 20 months old — while Ashling is pregnant with Georgia05:33 — Ashling's own eye condition and the moment she knew something was different when Georgia was born06:58 — The night Georgia was born: eyes not opening, the call to the doctor, and being whisked to the ICU07:48 — Transferred to Temple Street Children's Hospital — Ashling returning to the same hospital she attended as a child09:06 — Georgia put to sleep for investigation at just three days old10:42 — Ashling reveals she had shingles during her pregnancy with Georgia11:29 — Mikey's role: attending every hospital appointment, flying to England, being Georgia's constant24:40 — Jake's relationship with Georgia: carrying her bag from school every day without being asked25:22 — Little sister Essie: naturally understanding Georgia's needs from two years old, no explanation needed26:40 — A funny moment: Orla and baby Essie's rocky start ("she just didn't like me")30:04 — An important reflection: how Jake was sometimes overlooked when Georgia's diagnosis took centre stage31:08 — The girls' trip to Tenerife: how Orla and Ashling first became friends over tears and laughter at a pub table34:36 — Georgia on her day-to-day life: Ashling does her hair, makes her lunch, and Georgia makes the tea35:16 — Georgia's general knowledge: obsessed with The Chase, knows everything about actors, singers and history37:01 — Georgia's favourite music: Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo — and Irish rebel songs. Her favourite? Grace and The Streets of New York38:20 — Georgia sings a verse of The Streets of New York — and absolutely delivers39:15 — Georgia's future plans: singer first, youth worker second40:01 — Georgia's youth club: singing, drama, cooking, rock climbing — and the community it builds52:03 — Georgia's advice to other kids who might feel different: "Be yourself. Don't let anyone change you."52:58 — Georgia on navigating school independence: getting her coat herself, taking the extra time, not caring what others think53:19 — On curious kids who stare: "They're just kids. They don't mean it."54:01 — Georgia's advice to mums of children with additional needs: "Don't stop your kid from doing things — they can do anything they want to."54:25 — Ashling on her early fears: "I thought she'd never cycle a bike." Georgia now cycles a bike.56:18 — Ashling's advice to parents who've just received a diagnosis: "Enjoy it. Don't waste your time worrying. And never be afraid to stand up to the doctors."59:55 — Ashling's advice to couples raising children with extra needs: listen to each other, communicate, and make time for yourself — even when Mikey has to push you ...
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