Clinical Psychologist Dr Tony Bates joins Brendan to talk about the nature of secrets, how they can be a burden throughout people's lives, how vulnerability in the face of secrets can be a strength and the power of connecting with your true self

Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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Dr Tony Bates - "Secrets are like little mini-traumas"

Bestselling and award-winning crime writer Liz Nugent chooses five songs that trigger memories of her life and career. She talks about the enduring impact of a childhood injury, embracing the dark side of humanity at a young age and the real-life inspiration for her crime novels.

Liz Nugent - “I only ever had bad dreams – I’d wake up thinking I’d murdered someone”

Chef Brian “Danny Minnie” O’ Domhnaill is on hand today to give our home cooking a restaurant level polish. He talks Brendan through recipes, as gaeilge, for salmon in grapes, sea trout with crab sauce and easy fish cakes with a wild garlic mayo.

Restaurant level fish dishes at home

Entrepreneur and Journalist Mark Little joins Brendan to talk about the how the war in the middle east is unfolding its impacts in the region and around the world. He discusses the tough guy culture present in US foreign policy today, the role of AI in war and the future of Iran.

Dr Tony Bates - "Secrets are like little mini-traumas"

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