Dear beautiful people, it’s giving vanilla dreams, sculpting onesies, and a yellow canary bag that’s not a bird — it’s fashion.

This week, we’re dressed like desserts and joined by the fabulous Marjia — perfume oracle, fashion queen, and the divine nose behind Perfumeria. Ivana once wandered into her store looking for Clive Christian “X” — only to be told it didn’t pass Marjia’s sniff test. Marjia was not enchanted by it, she simply doesn’t stock it. Iconic behaviour.

We dive into Marjia’s scent story — from a perfume-deprived childhood (her father said, “If God wanted you to smell like a flower....”) to Marjia being called "the scent Diviner" by a magazine. We talk signature scents, memory-triggering perfumes, and why one good fragrance is worth a thousand photographs.

Marjia shares the truth behind natural vs synthetic, endocrine drama, and why AI might have a nose for the future. She’s crafted perfumes for luxury brands and her 8-year-old, but don’t ask her to do throw a scent party. She’s a purist.

Also: gym onesies that lift and sculpt, husbands who don’t get the look (so it’s perfect for St Tropez), and why you should only buy things that make you feel a little sexy and very alive.

Ivana & Catherine

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Hello sweet angels,

This week we’re throwing diet culture in the bin (next to self-loathing) with the divine Niamh Orbinski — author, podcaster, intuitive eating coach, yoga teacher, therapist-in-training, and all-round nourishment fairy. Ivana and Niamh get into it: food obsession, body shame, dieting since 14, eating a sleeve of Oreos while breastfeeding, and the truly radical act of saying, “My body works. I love it.”

We talk intuitive eating, rejecting the fantasy of having to be your 21-year-old size, and embracing the delicious liberation of not caring what the scales says. Niamh reminds us: we can influence weight, but not control it! Darling, no. Peace beats thinness every time.

Then — yes — Ozempic enters the chat. Ivana shares her experience: managing blood pressure and cholesterol, the silencing of the food noise, and the very real work of staying strong and sexy. It's honest, empowering, and zero shame.

Also: sensual chocolate and Niamh's notions of fancy tomato's and perfect toilet paper, and the one thing her husband hates - red lipstick — only because he can't kiss her!

This episode is about softness, sass, and coming home to yourself. Judgment off, acceptance on.

Ivana & Niamh,

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The Vinyl Pants Episode

Dear Humans, it’s giving shiny, squeaky, London latex, and a top tip you didn’t know you needed: lube your trousers.

This week, we’re talking vinyl pants, Banshee bingeing, and the sheer freedom of not giving a single damn what people think. Catherine’s not using a pillow, Ivana’s using three, and somehow — it all makes sense.

We are revisiting the madness of Banshee, the fan reactions from years ago, and its glorious streaming comeback. Our algorithms send us on a positive/negative spiral, and Catherine gives laughter yoga a go — because why not?

We discuss transmugent energy, the Michelangelo effect, the Hoffman institute, husbands who hate shopping, outfits they hate even more on us, and our deep gratitude for the guests we have coming soon. Plus: let us introduce you to the legendary Nicky C Bell. You are welcome!

It’s unedited, unfiltered, squeaky, and full of big feelings. And yes, it gets even better after 50. Just ask Ivana.

Ivana & Catherine

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With Catherine away this week, Ivana takes the wheel and the podcast shifts gears — it’s time for Notions’ very first guest interview. And what a guest to start with: former international footballer, RTÉ pundit, award-winning author, and qualified psychotherapist Richie Sadlier.

In this wide-ranging and thoughtful chat, Richie opens up about his journey from professional sport to psychotherapy and the issues that matter most to him now. Ivana and Richie dive into big topics — from the gaps in sex education for teens, to the impact (and misinformation) of porn, to youth mental health and the contrasts between Irish and American approaches.

It’s a smart, honest, and at times challenging conversation — but one full of compassion, insight, and a lot of notions worth having.

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The Sequins Episode

Ladies. It’s giving glitter, silver, girl maths, and a Zara search so advanced it should count as a tech skill.

We’re talking tulle, sequins, and the absolute chaos of mixing ADHD meds with coffee (don’t do it, darling!)

Ivana’s booked and busy in The Astronaut, we’re talking Ozempic, love yourself always, and yes — we go there: Profhilo Sculptra, chin hairs, and moles with a little too much personality. There's also belly dancing with the girls.

It’s unhinged, it’s heartfelt, it may include government wine… and it’s wrapped in love. Lots and lots of love.

Ivana & Catherine

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The Denim Episode

Everywhere you look—Instagram, group chats, gym mirrors—someone has a take on style and beauty.

Pink jeans? Onesies at Pilates? Botox or facelift? We’re unpacking it all—what works, what doesn't, and what our husbands definitely hate (spoiler: it’s most of it). From barrel jeans to bootcuts, fake tans to skinny mirrors, and Emsella chairs to HRT, this episode goes deep on what’s good, what’s hard, and everything in between. Get ready for a no-filter ride through the fashion, fixes, and fails of real-life —with sass, smarts, and a truck full of notions .....

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https://youtube.com/@the_notions_pod?si=uGf5-6CkgPwRhVFi

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