Happy Easter all! In this episode we share some of the many letters we received following Brenda's story. We also reveal our brand new tattoos and Julie promises to get back riding....! All that plus recommendations, the quiz and lots of laughs.

In this final instalment of Brenda’s addiction journey, she shares getting a second chance and then losing it all again. Her battle with prescription medication and how she is finally living the dream life her addiction stole from her. SUPPORTIf you or someone you know is struggling with the issues mentioned in this episode, you may find the following resources helpful: Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland    Al Anon Family Groups UK & Ireland   Narcotics Anonymous Ireland    Samaritans Ireland

Brenda discusses her battle with addiction, mentioning her early struggles with OCD. She goes through the ups and downs, leading up to the crucial point when she hit rock bottom and encountered a career-ending event.

Were Biddy and Miley Ireland's First porn stars ? Brenda and Julie talk about the what happens in the dark before and after the deed, whether Mallowfornia was really a thing and what hots and hot not in their world this week as the post Paddy's weekend week kicks off !

In this weeks episode Brenda and Julie catch up on their break, talk drive to survive, toilet door locks and whether sexting equals cheating. The girls are back !!

Carla suffered with disordered eating since the age of 5 and was constantly trying to lose weight. It wasn't until she began to focus on her mental health and face her food addiction that she eventually lost over half her body weight (13 stone). Carla, also known as Half of Carla, joined Brenda and Julie to tell them how she did it and how her life has changed since. For anyone who relates to Carla’s story of disordered eating please do get help from your doctor or reach out to Bodywhys.ie or...

This episode is a special Christmas present for all the Left On Read listeners who missed out on the live recording at Electric Picnic! After a frantic run through Stradbally, the girls arrived to a packed tent to chat about boob jobs, old flames, and shifting celebrities. There was also the usual Ick of the Week and of course a quiz for Julie.

In this week's bonus, the girls spread some Christmas cheer to all their fabulous listeners from across the world, Julie reveals why she is a 'walking ick' and Brenda gives an insight into her upcoming date. There's also talk of first Christmases and memorable gifts.

Julie's new fella might be a bit TOO into the festive season, as he reveals that he moonlights as Santa Claus to earn some extra cash. Julie won't be dressing up as Mrs. Claus anytime soon though, and is struggling to come to terms with his revelation. Brenda's also battling her own ick after being offered a ride.. on a motorbike. The girls send some Christmas wishes to listeners across the world and reminisce on their highlights from 2023 as the year draws to a close.

Listeners were treated to two very special guests on this week's bonus episode of Left on Read as Julie and Brenda were joined by Fionn and Erin Rose for a chat about all things nativities and school plays. Things have come a long way since the days of simply placing a Baby Born doll in a manager, with characters including paparazzi, radiators (or narrators as they're more commonly known!) and even the sun all making appearances.

There are all sorts of ways to become and to be a mother, and while Julie has shared her own story, today the girls heard from Tracy Shine who decided to have her lovely little twins via sperm donor. Tracy explained all about making the decision to go through the process alone and how her meeting her current partner didn't change her mind. She also told us about the different procedures she underwent, as well as the process of choosing a donor from 'baby tinder'.

Is there any reason to be concerned if your other half is overly friendly with your sibling? One listener has her worries about her boyfriend's blossoming friendship with her brother but the girls don't see why she's so bothered. They are much more understanding of the listener who is sick to death of her new fella's leather jacket which is old, musty and well worn. But is it ridiculous for her to dump him over his choice of coat? Send your dilemmas to [email protected]

Brenda has been feeling very uncomfortable during a trip to the cinema, while Julie has been wondering why she isn’t her best friend’s best friend on snapchat. There's chat about burglaries, robberies and haphazard home defences – and your messages bring us a lot of intriguing stories about home security, from a well-hung coat to charging at the intruder in your underwear. Brenda is telling Julie she needs to try a bit of originality with her dog naming, and Julie is happy to admit that she’d...

One listener gets in touch to tell us about a deeply unpleasant experience while breastfeeding in public, and we hear from another who has found herself in a relationship with a man with a lot of red flags. Send your dilemmas to [email protected]

How big of an age gap is too big? Brenda reveals that she fancies a 65 year old, yet when it came to revealing her own age to Anton, she couldn't help but shave a few years off. Especially when she found out he was so much younger... Julie meanwhile tries to offer assistance to a listener who is very much in love, but at different life stages to her partner. The girls also chat about their big night out at the podcast awards and their difficulties sharing a hotel room - including their...

Is this listener overreacting to finding a new condom in her boyfriends wallet when they don't use them? And should she be concerned about the torn edge that suggests he was in a hurry ripping it off? Julie and Brenda discuss and even take a trip down memory lane to a time when Brenda was told that a cleaner took the condoms from her boyfriends room. They also hear from a new mom who is struggling to get along with her boyfriend who ignores her and keeps calling her cranky and a grumpy...

Brenda thought her trip to Tenerife would be nice and relaxing - But little did she know what was to come! Her dreamy Italian Paulo turned into an entitled nightmare, but thankfully, one of the hotel workers, Anton, was there to lift her spirits and make sparks fly. Julie was feeling sparks too with her Tinder date, and won't make the same mistakes again so she was open with him that she'd rather he got to know her in person rather than through her online presence. All seemed to be going well...

It's supposed to be the opportunity of a lifetime - But one listener got in touch as the friend she moved to Australia with seems to be finding fault with everything and having a terrible time. Julie and Brenda come up with ways to help her make her friend realise that she either needs to start enjoying her new life or head home. The girls also heard from another listener who's being used as an alibi for her cheating friend and is getting fed up! After 3 years of an affair - Is it time that...

Julie's back on the dating apps and this time she's not hiding her social media. Or at least she's not hiding it well as her latest match admits that he has seen her videos already! Meanwhile, Brenda returns from her trip to New York briefly before she jets off again to Tenerife. She won't be alone though with her Italian Bumble match, Paulo set to meet her there - In separate rooms of course! There's also talk of unpaid bills, wedding planning and Julie reveals who showed up at her door...

One listener has found out about her neighbour's second life dressing up as a woman and being intimate with other men online, and has reached out to Brenda and Julie for advice on telling his wife. As usual Brenda tries to balance her belief that the messenger always gets shot with her need to speak out when there's something on her mind. They also hear from a girl, who has recently noticed a whiff off her boyfriend of two years and is struggling to get him to understand that her subtle...

Brenda has landed safely in the Big Apple ahead of the New York marathon, but her flight wasn't without drama, as the reaction to her antics with her seatmate have herself and Julie wondering whether men and women can ever truly just be friends. And Brenda is not the only one with a grueling physical undertaking ahead of her, as Julie's performance in the local Strictly Come Dancing looms large. The two discuss the big night, and Julie reveals why she's dreading it even more than she had...

A listener is wondering if she should snoop on her boyfriend's phone after spotting that he's suddenly downloaded Snapchat and Instagram after 2 years. Julie offers some tips from her own experience while Brenda suggests playing it cool. The girls also hear from a listener left in a sticky situation after spotting two of her third cousins shifting on the dancefloor of a local pub and wonders if she should tell the rest of the family about what's going on. Send your dilemmas to [email protected]!

Julie opens up about her life as a single mom as she explains why the twins don't know their dad and the heartbreak she feels when she thinks of what could have been. The girls discuss her decision to get a solicitor involved as Julie shares her struggles going through the family court system. They also hear from listeners who got in touch with their own tales of custody battles and having to fight deadbeat dads for maintenance.

One listener asks if she is in the wrong for sharing diet tips with her sister in law who has just had a baby? Julie reveals her own body insecurities after having the twins and the girls chat about the need for a light and gentle touch when discussing weight. Another listener wants the girls to give their opinions on her row with her husband - She wants him to correct his colleague's poor behaviour towards women, but he insists it won't change anything.

Just 2 weeks ago, 38 year old Lisa Dooley tragically passed away in her home. She had recently returned from Turkey where she had undergone a gastric sleeve surgery. Her brother Michael and sister Anna joined Julie and Brenda to share the story of a life cut tragically short - And to warn people of the very real consequences of undergoing this procedure, not only physically but mentally too. Anna herself underwent the same procedure a few months before her sister travelled and still feels the...