<description>&lt;p&gt;In 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).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We'll see you again in a few weeks!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/privateeducationpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@privateeducationpodcast&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/aislingmkeenan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@aislingmkeenan&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreajanedoyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@andreajanedoyle&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

And why the 'sex' chat is arguably the most important

In 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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privateeducationpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@privateeducationpodcast</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aislingmkeenan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@aislingmkeenan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreajanedoyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andreajanedoyle</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#83: 10 conversations you have to have before getting engaged or married

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;**TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic violence**&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;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? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;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, &lt;a href="https://www.womensaid.ie/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;here is the link&lt;/a&gt;). Here are some helpful addresses and phone numbers should you be affected by anything in today's episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.womensaid.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;www.womensaid.ie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1800 341 900&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.safeireland.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Safe Ireland&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Helplines specific to your area: &lt;a href="https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/where-to-find-help/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you feel you are in immediate danger, there are a number of steps you can take to help keep you safe.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;If you can, get out of the situation now.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ring your&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.garda.ie/Stations/Default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;local Garda Station&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;or if it is an emergency, call 999/112.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ring the Women's Aid&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900&lt;/strong&gt;. The Helpline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contact your local refuge and support service. Details including opening hours and contact numbers are listed&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.womensaid.ie/services/local.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;here&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Call someone you trust and ask them to help you.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read more about keeping&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.womensaid.ie/help/options/safetyplanning.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;safe&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you are under 18 and feel you and your family are in immediate danger, please:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ring your&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.garda.ie/Stations/Default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;local Garda Station&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;or if it is an emergency, call 999/112.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Call&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.childline.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Childline&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;on 1800 66 66 66 and they will be able to tell you where you can get help near where you live. Childline is open 24 hours a day.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Call someone you trust and ask them to help you.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/privateeducationpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@privateeducationpodcast&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/aislingmkeenan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@aislingmkeenan&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreajanedoyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@andreajanedoyle&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

And we give some scary statistics about domestic violence in Ireland

**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, <a href="https://www.womensaid.ie/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here is the link</a>). Here are some helpful addresses and phone numbers should you be affected by anything in today's episode: <a href="https://www.womensaid.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.womensaid.ie</a>1800 341 900 <a href="https://www.safeireland.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Safe Ireland</a> Helplines specific to your area: <a href="https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/where-to-find-help/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> If you feel you are in immediate danger, there are a number of steps you can take to help keep you safe.<ul><li>If you can, get out of the situation now.</li><li>Ring your&nbsp;<a href="http://www.garda.ie/Stations/Default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">local Garda Station&nbsp;</a>or if it is an emergency, call 999/112.</li><li>Ring the Women's Aid&nbsp;National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900. The Helpline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.&nbsp;</li><li>Contact your local refuge and support service. Details including opening hours and contact numbers are listed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.womensaid.ie/services/local.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here&nbsp;</a>.</li><li>Call someone you trust and ask them to help you.</li></ul>Read more about keeping&nbsp;<a href="https://www.womensaid.ie/help/options/safetyplanning.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">safe</a>. If you are under 18 and feel you and your family are in immediate danger, please:<ul><li>Ring your&nbsp;<a href="http://www.garda.ie/Stations/Default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">local Garda Station&nbsp;</a>or if it is an emergency, call 999/112.</li><li>Call&nbsp;<a href="http://www.childline.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Childline&nbsp;</a>on 1800 66 66 66 and they will be able to tell you where you can get help near where you live. Childline is open 24 hours a day.</li><li>Call someone you trust and ask them to help you.</li></ul> - Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privateeducationpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@privateeducationpodcast</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aislingmkeenan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@aislingmkeenan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreajanedoyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andreajanedoyle</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#82: Does your 'number' matter? (*Trigger warning in description*)

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/privateeducationpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@privateeducationpodcast&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/aislingmkeenan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@aislingmkeenan&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreajanedoyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@andreajanedoyle&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

And also, of course, what NOT to do... (*cough* cushioning)

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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privateeducationpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@privateeducationpodcast</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aislingmkeenan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@aislingmkeenan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreajanedoyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andreajanedoyle</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#81: How to break up with someone (properly)

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can find Lisa McFarland &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/relationship.coaching.ni/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@relationship.coaching.ni&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram and at &lt;a href="https://relationshipcoachni.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;relationshipcoachni.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/privateeducationpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@privateeducationpodcast&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/aislingmkeenan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@aislingmkeenan&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreajanedoyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@andreajanedoyle&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Anxious, avoidant or secure: Which one are you, and how can it help or hinder you?

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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/relationship.coaching.ni/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@relationship.coaching.ni</a> on Instagram and at <a href="https://relationshipcoachni.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">relationshipcoachni.com</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privateeducationpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@privateeducationpodcast</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aislingmkeenan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@aislingmkeenan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreajanedoyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andreajanedoyle</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#80: Is your attachment style ruining your relationship?

<description>&lt;p&gt;This 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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Big thanks to Amy for organising this interview, and you can follow Andrew &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrewfitzsimons/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@andrewfitzsimons&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrewfitzsimonshair/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@andrewfitzsimonshair&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/privateeducationpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@privateeducationpodcast&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/aislingmkeenan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@aislingmkeenan&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreajanedoyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@andreajanedoyle&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Khloe Kardashian's personal hair stylist is "single as f*ck" by choice, and now we know why

This 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 interview, and you can follow Andrew <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrewfitzsimons/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andrewfitzsimons</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrewfitzsimonshair/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andrewfitzsimonshair</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privateeducationpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@privateeducationpodcast</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aislingmkeenan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@aislingmkeenan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreajanedoyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andreajanedoyle</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#79: Andrew Fitzsimons on dating, sex and finding someone he can truly trust

Private Education by Aisling Keenan is the smart sex and relationships podcast. It's for anyone having sex and/or relationships. It's sex ed for adults. It's the chats you want to have with your partner or your best mates, only with a little more expertise, advice and – we hope – laughs too. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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