Join Irish actor Amilia Keating and reality TV star Kelly Donegan as they embark on a heartfelt journey through their millennial past, now seen through the transformative lens of motherhood.
Coming from the heart of Dublin, Ireland, these childhood friends from West Dublin never imagined their lives would lead them from their humble beginnings to the spotlight. Amilia, best known for her role as Katy O’Brien in the beloved Irish soap Fair City, and Kelly, who rose to fame on the scandalous Irish reality show Tallafornia, share their unique perspectives as they reconnect in their 30s.
After drifting apart after school, fate has reunited them, and they now navigate the ups and downs of raising young children in Ireland, while reflecting on how far they've come from their mischievous youth.
In this candid podcast, Amilia and Kelly dive deep into the complexities of motherhood—exploring themes of identity loss, shifting self-esteem, mental health struggles, and those intrusive thoughts we often keep to ourselves. They aim to shine a light on the raw, unfiltered realities of parenting in Ireland, as well as the moments we’re not “supposed” to talk about, all while staying true to their Irish roots—no-nonsense, straight-talking, and full of heart.
Tune in for an engaging blend of nostalgia, honesty, and laughter, as Amilia and Kelly explore their Irish pasts, their Dublin roots, and the lessons they hope to impart to their children in Ireland and beyond.
As they reminisce about their mischievous childhood adventures in Dublin, Ireland, they also reflect on how their pasts shaped their present. Together, they tackle the tough conversations they’ll eventually have with their own kids about their time on Irish television, all while trying to figure out how to explain their youthful escapades in a way that resonates with the next generation.
Disclaimer: They weren’t always the best behaved!
Find us on Instagram @Wasyourmaontelly
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Join Irish actor Amilia Keating and reality TV star Kelly Donegan as they embark on a heartfelt journey through their millennial past, now seen through the transformative lens of motherhood.
Coming from the heart of Dublin, Ireland, these childhood friends from West Dublin never imagined their lives would lead them from their humble beginnings to the spotlight. Amilia, best known for her role as Katy O’Brien in the beloved Irish soap Fair City, and Kelly, who rose to fame on the scandalous Irish reality show Tallafornia, share their unique perspectives as they reconnect in their 30s.
After drifting apart after school, fate has reunited them, and they now navigate the ups and downs of raising young children in Ireland, while reflecting on how far they've come from their mischievous youth.
In this candid podcast, Amilia and Kelly dive deep into the complexities of motherhood—exploring themes of identity loss, shifting self-esteem, mental health struggles, and those intrusive thoughts we often keep to ourselves. They aim to shine a light on the raw, unfiltered realities of parenting in Ireland, as well as the moments we’re not “supposed” to talk about, all while staying true to their Irish roots—no-nonsense, straight-talking, and full of heart.
Tune in for an engaging blend of nostalgia, honesty, and laughter, as Amilia and Kelly explore their Irish pasts, their Dublin roots, and the lessons they hope to impart to their children in Ireland and beyond.
As they reminisce about their mischievous childhood adventures in Dublin, Ireland, they also reflect on how their pasts shaped their present. Together, they tackle the tough conversations they’ll eventually have with their own kids about their time on Irish television, all while trying to figure out how to explain their youthful escapades in a way that resonates with the next generation.
Disclaimer: They weren’t always the best behaved!
Find us on Instagram @Wasyourmaontelly
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Episode 21: Movies That Made Us: Teen Cringe, Please Fast Forward the Scene!
This week on Was Your Ma on Telly, Kelly and Ami take a fun trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the movies that defined our childhoods and pondering how we'll handle them as parents. In this lighthearted episode, they dive into the iconic films of the 90s, the thrill of renting movies from Blockbuster, and the Spice Girl shoes that were a playground must-have. From the cheesy teen flicks (Clueless, Save the Last Dance) to the more emotional and confusing movies (The Lion King and The Little Princess), they reflect on how these films shaped us.
They discuss the age-old parenting dilemma: When do we let our kids watch the "inappropriate" scenes we grew up with? Do we fast forward, skip over, or let them experience it all? The conversation takes a fun turn as they also touch on those movies that scared us as kids (Willard), the gritty Irish films with political undertones, and the darker themes that have stuck with us through the years.
Alongside the movie talk, Kelly and Ami share some laughs, Halloween costumes 2025, sentimental thoughts about losing the iconic Dublin accent. They also touch on how movies of the 90s addressed body pressures, nepo babies and Only Fans culture.
Amilia has some big housing news too!
If you're a millennial parent looking for a good laugh, a trip down memory lane, and a fresh take on how the movies of our past shape the way we parent today, this episode is for you.
Tune in for some laughs, nostalgia, and even a few heartfelt moments as Kelly and Ami navigate the complexities of raising kids in a world that’s very different from the one we grew up in.
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