Louise Cooney returns with Season 3 of Open Book, bringing a new perspective on life now that she’s a mum and getting ready for a wedding!
Prepare to learn, laugh and cry as Louise’s guests open up on everything from trying to get on the housing ladder in Ireland, modern motherhood, female health, surviving and thriving after burnout and so much more.
A GoLoud original podcast, new episodes of Louise Cooney’s Open Book come out every Wednesday, as well as a bonus episode each Monday
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In this week's bonus episode, Louise reviews the new Mugler H&M collection and her latest obsession - Sofia Richie's wedding. And you get a sneak peek at this Wednesday's episode with Greg O'Shea who reveals his biggest regrets in his past relationships and shares his history of writing romantic poems. Check out the full episode with Greg O'Shea on Wednesday!
International bestselling author Sarah Knight joined Louise for this episode of Open Book. Known for her No F*cks Given Guides, Sarah told Louise about the realisation that her 'dream job' was making her miserable, and explained how she went from being suspicious of self help books to sharing her advice with millions of readers around the world. They also talked about growing up and becoming more independent with Sarah offering some tips from her new book Grow the F*ck Up: How to be an adult and...
In the bonus episode of Open Book, Louise offers an insight to her week and shares a sneak peek at the main episode which comes out on Wednesday. As an extra treat to mark the launch of the second season, this bonus episode has two guests who each pick a random question from a deck of conversation cards! Rachel Gorry tells Louise what she still wants to do before she dies, while New York Times best selling author of the No F*cks Given Guides Sarah Knight reveals the best piece of advice she ever...
For the first episode of the new season, Louise was joined by Rachel Gorry. When Rachel’s husband was diagnosed with cancer at just 29, she began sharing their journey online. She has continued to be open with her followers about the grief she experienced in the wake of his death. She gave Louise an insight into how it feels to achieve success and see her daughters grow without her husband by her side as well as revealing why her visit to a medium was so shocking.
For the last episode of the season, Louise opens the book on Ireland's new star baker, Una Leonard. Una's business 2210 Patisserie took over Instagram during the pandemic with pink boxes of joy making their way the length and breadth of the country, but there's more to this Entrepreneurial Author than meets the eye. Una generously tells Louise of the mental health struggles that could have cut her incredible story short, and proves the well-known idiom, "you should never judge a book by its cove...
Tis the season for a good long chinwag! Louise and her producer, Sarah discuss the rising ruthlessness of Dublin City clampers, whether pottering is a legitimate form of cardio and why graphic sex scenes should be permanently banned from books.
Welcome back to Open Book, the podcast all about life and the stories that shape. This week Louise opens the book on Geraldine Lavelle an ordinary woman with an extraordinary story. Geraldine's life was blown off course when a car crashed into her bicycle, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Nine years on, Geraldine is living independently, has a new partner and advocates for those with disabilities in Ireland. She released a book about her recovery, Weathering the Storm, and she tells Lo...
This week Louise is opening the book on Hazel Wallace, Medical Doctor, Founder of The Food Medic and Author of The Female Factor. Hazel talks about how her Father's death changed the course of her story, why female health is still a very much undiscovered country and how learning to love herself in lockdown led to the healthiest relationship of her life. Book List: The Female Factor, Hazel Wallace Attached, Rachel S. F. Heller Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Welcome back to another episode of Louise Cooney’s Open Book – the book podcast you don’t need to be a reader to enjoy. This week Louise sits down with her Producer, Sarah for a good books / bad books catch up and an Open Book Club check in. Caterpillar cake is on the menu while The Crown and Unsolicited advice are up for debate and Gabrielle Zevin’s, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow splits listeners and hosts alike. PLUS red flags for toxic relationships and why being single *ahem* longer may...
The craic is mighty on the pod this week as Louise opens the book on Emma Doran. Between ginger pubes and the benefits of self-hatred, Comedian Emma talks about the unplanned pregnancy that became her life's biggest plot twist, how being vulnerable is the only way to love and why stand-up comedy can't be learned in books. Book List: The Twits, Roald Dahl The Diary of Tracy Beeker, Jaqueline Wilson Watermelon, Marian Keyes Rachel’s Holiday, Marian Keyes An Away, Bob Mortimer
Halloween costumes, pints of the black stuff and the dreaded return of heels all make Louise and Sarah’s good and bad books this week. The book club check in takes a murderous turn while Letters from the Litterati sparks hot (water bottle) debates. If you have any book recommendations, feedback or questions you'd like to ask, do email the podcast at openbook@goloudnow.com. Join the book club and read along with the latest selection at @louisesbookclub on Instagram and follow the girls while you'...
This week Louise is joined by her close friend Terrie McEvoy – a hugely successful business woman, nurse and fellow book lover. They discuss a childhood spent reading and the books which influenced all that came later. Book List: Goosebumps, R. L. Stine The Twits, Roald Dahl The Secret, Rhonda Byrne When All Is Said, Anne Griffin What I Know for Sure, Oprah Winfrey Home Stretch, Graham Norton The Heart's Invisible Furies, John Boyne
In this veritable chat-athon, Louise and her producer Sarah bawk at the pace of life post-pandemic, talk creating community and making Santa lists way too soon and even discuss what they want done with their bodies after they die… all the light stuff! The two also take some time to reflect on the podcast, share their highlights and standout moments so far and brainstorm dream guests for episodes of the future. If you have any book recommendations, feedback or questions you'd like to ask, do emai...
Louise sits down with Actress, Entrepreneur and now Author Aoibhín Garrihy on the launch of her new poetry book, Every Day is a Fresh Beginning: Meaningful Poems for Life. In comforting and calming chat the mom of three reflects on her life in literature, discussing growing pains and unexpected plot twists, how she’s now happily countrified and making her mark in business and why the pandemic reignited her passion for poetry. If you have any feedback, questions or book recommendations you can em...
What do questionable Calamari and Moon worship have in common? Nothing, but they’re both up for discussion on this week’s episode of Open Book anyway. Louise rates West Clare, Sarah slates the book club read and they both equally appreciate the importance of wild women. If you have any book recommendations, feedback or questions, you can email the podcast at openbook@goloudnow.com. Join the book club and read along with the latest selection at @louisesbookclub on Instagram and follow the girls w...
This week, Louise sits down with Sunday Times and Irish Times Top Ten bestselling author, Andrea Mara. The former Financier turned crime writer reveals how she started writing “what if” stories to alleviate her anxiety. She admits that being made redundant was the plot twist her story needed and discusses why learning to shun comparisons is the greatest lesson a book never taught her. If you have any feedback, questions or book recommendations you can email the podcast at openbook@goloudnow.com....
Louise gives an inside insight into her thirtieth birthday bash as she sits down with producer Sarah for their bi-weekly, book-related catch up. The Queen’s death is in both of their bad books though they’re divided on the latest book club read and the benefits of vegetarian dating. PLUS the cosmic reading you might be surprised to find on Sarah’s bookshelf… If you have any book recommendations, feedback or questions, you can email the podcast at openbook@goloudnow.com. Join the book club and re...
In this food focused episode, Louise chats to social media sensation Nathan Anthony, better known as @boredoflunch! As well as cookbook recommendations and recipe tips, Nathan shares with Louise the plot twist that brought him from a career in finance to online fame with food, how he's finally closed the book on self-doubt and why personal growth is a page worth turning. If you have any book recommendations, questions or feedback you can email the podcast at openbook@goloudnow.com. Join the book...
In this episode, Louise Cooney and her producer Sarah Madden catch up on Louise's whirlwind trip to Venice, chat about why they're done with toxic dieting and "horrid" festivals and also swap their favourite recent reads. If you have any book recommendations, feedback or questions, you can email the podcast at openbook@goloudnow.com. Join the book club and read along with the latest selection "Book Lovers" by Emily Henry at @louisesbookclub on Instagram and follow the girls as well while you're ...
Louise chats to Melanie Murphy this week as the author and YouTube star launches her new book, Glasshouses. Between onion ring engagements, ditching the drink, and happiness being life's greatest plot twist - this is a not to be missed conversation, where online followers become IRL friends. Book List: Glass Houses, Melanie Murphy Matilda, Roald Dahl Moby Dick, Herman Melville On Writing, Stephen King Lost Connections, Johann Harri The Secret, Rhonda Byrne One Day, David Nicholls Me Before You, ...
It’s back to school for Louise and Sarah this week as they remember their teen book loves, share a tough review of the latest book club read and make time for a natter about the housing crisis, table manners and the best of Irish TV too. Book List: This week Louise and Sarah Playing Nice, by J.P. Delaney The Murder Rule, Dervla McTiernan Sorrow and Bliss, Meg Mason Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom It ends with us, Colleen Hoover It starts with us, Colleen Hoover Verity, Colleen Hoover Book Love...
Louise is joined this week by someone she admires greatly, Former Miss World and "When Dreams Come True" author, Rosanna Davison. In this chat, Rosanna gets vulnerable about her struggle with fertility and miscarriage, opens up about her strong relationship with husband Wes and wows Louise with the enormous efforts she's going to to help her Ukrainian former surrogate find a safe home. Book List: When dreams come true, Rosanna Davison Eat yourself fit, Rosanna Davison Eat yourself beautiful, Ros...
Louise and Sarah share their self-help go-tos, meet-cute memories and welcome listeners back to Louise's Book Club! PLUS what's been your life's biggest plot twist? Louise and Sarah reflect on their own. Book List: Carrie Soto Is Back, Taylor Jenkins Reid Reinventing your life, Jeffrey Young You can heal your life, Louise Hay The untethered soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself, Michael Alan Singer Think like a monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day, Jay Shetty What I know for sure, O...
Louise is joined this week by legendary Irish Author Cathy Kelly for a meandering conversation that covers the complications of motherhood, the surprising nature of new love, how best to survive a desert Island and why men and women want different things when it comes to books. Book List: The Wedding Party, Cathy Kelly A is for alphabet, Sue Grafton The Aisling Series, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder Anne of Green Gables,Lucy Maud Montgomery Littl...
Louise and podcast producer Sarah catch up on what's making their good and bad books this week, including TK Maxx bargains and THAT Dartline Drama. Louise brings in some of her favourite childhood reading and relaunches the Louise Cooney Book Club. Plus, listeners are offered a sneak preview of the Cathy Kelly interview coming up in next week's episode. Book List: Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens Normal People, Sally Rooney For Whom The Bell Tolls, Ernest Hemingway This Is Going To Hurt, Ada...
Chef, best-selling author and influencer Trisha Lewis joins in studio for Chapter 3 of Louise Cooney's Open Book. In this winding and wide-ranging conversation, former book worm Trisha and Louise chat about fat shaming and trolls, marriage equality and the creative benefits of detention and why Trisha's next book might just be a "dirty" one... Book List: Trisha's Transformation, Trisha Lewis Trisha's 21 Day Reset, Trisha Lewis The Heart's Invisible Furies, John Boyne Candy on the Dart, Ita Daly...
In this episode, Louise sits down with Producer Sarah Madden to reflect on her own background with reading and the pandemic book club that offered her connection and escape during lockdown. Louise and Sarah discuss what's making their good and bad books this week, advise on the best summer reads and offer listeners a sneak preview of next week's interview episode. PLUS can Louise come up with a Limerick on the spot? The two try their hand at writing and encourage listeners to send in their own p...
Author Louise O’Neill is the special guest in studio for Chapter 1 of Louise Cooney's Open Book. She discusses her obsession with reading while growing up, her career and writing style - and the many challenges that come with literary fame. It's a thought provoking, introspective and wide ranging conversation. Louise also touches on the Cork writer’s newest book ‘Idol’, a book that explores topics like consent, eating disorders, cancel culture and the authenticity of influencers.
Louise gives listeners an insight into what they can expect from her brand new podcast, Louise Cooney's Open Book. Coming soon to GoLoud.
