Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie

It's peaks all around for Charleen and Ellie in this week's peak or bleak thanks to Oasis and the return of sea swims. We also hear from a listener who spent some time in America working and fell in love with another Irish boy, only to find out on her return that he had a fiancé at home planning their wedding. The big dilemma is, does she tell her and bring her life crashing down around her? Or try to forget and move on. Got a dilemma of your own? Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

The girls are buzzing after seeing Oasis over the weekend and are chatting about the balance between embracing a soft life versus living at the fast pace of 'girl boss' hustle culture. We've also got your Red Flag Radar featuring dinner vouchers and dirty sock, and help for a listener in Phone A Friend about whether she should crash the 'lads' festival plans. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

Family relationships can be complex, and when it comes to big events like weddings it can bring everything to the surface. One listener got in touch to ask how she can tell her toxic Dad that she doesn't want him at her wedding. Should you always make allowances for your parents? Or is it better to stand your ground and have the day of your dreams without anyone spoiling it? Charleen and Ellie also share their peak and bleak of the week, featuring airport etiquette and finally feeling comfortable in your own skin. Got a dilemma of your own? Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Hot out of the Love Island villa we're very excited to welcome our Irish queen Billykiss to the pod this week! Charleen sat down with Billykiss to talk all things villa life (like how long they have to get ready), the dramatic situationships she found herself in (looking at you Boris and Dejon) and what the whole experience taught her about life and herself. Charleen and Ellie also have a big life catch up after their birthday celebrations and trips.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

Experiencing your first, real heartbreak is one of the worst feelings in the world but Charleen and Ellie have some tough love advice for a listener who is trying to heal from hers. And Charleen is already mourning the passing Summer, and Ellie is buzzing to see her brother in Peak or Bleak of the week. Got a dilemma of your own? Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Whatever your goals is life right now, whether that's travelling, buying a house or living in the moment, knowing how to manage your money can help set you up for whatever you're dreaming of. Charleen and Ellie are joined by financial expert Paul Merriman, who you may know as AskPaul, to learn how you should be looking after your finances in your 20s and 30s. Paul also judges some of your financial red flags, and the girls share how they're both feeling turning another year older this Leo season. How you should be spending your money in your 20s Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

It's time to get a little bit raunchy - Extra spice is all of the month's spiciest bedroom dilemma's together in one place!From unusual role play requests to feeling 'unattended' to with your partner, and how to approach sex with someone new after a long term relationship - Charleen and Ellie are here to offer advice on any issue like the big sisters you'd be too embarrassed to ask. Send your bedroom dilemmas to HoldMyDrink@GoLoudNow.com. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

While Ellie is off celebrating her big 30th birthday, Charleen is in the hot seat to answer all of your burning questions! We hear all of Charleen's top beauty tips and products at the moment, why she would never judge someone for wearing running shoes on a date and how she may be on the edge of going all 'Eat, Pray, Love' on us, Charleen has also got some wise words for anyone feeling like they're falling behind in life, along with some of YOUR advice in Phone A Friend for a listener who feels like him and his girlfriend may be on different paths. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

If your partner slept with someone else while you were 'on a break' would you want to know who it was with? This week Charleen and Ellie hear from a listener who's being tortured by her boyfriend's fling, and doesn't know how she can live without knowing. We've also got some bleaks this week, featuring loud chewing, driving frustrations and a hatred for history! Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

This week we're bringing you a very special extra dash of Hold My Drink thanks to Minus196!Charleen tells us her ‘whole’ story (including how she was once in an orchestra?!) and Ellie recalls her most recent ‘freeze’ moment that had her wanting to disappear into the bushes like homer. The girls also share their weirdest celebrity ‘crush’ and yes, we are judging!  Sip it, Seize it, Minus 196 it. Huge in Japan and Australia and now available in ireland. Check them out @minus196irl

Charleen and Ellie have landed back down to earth after Tomorrowland and give us their debrief of their new favourite festival, burned down stage and all! And after that viral Coldplay concert video that nearly broke the internet, we asked you about the worst ways you found out you were cheated on. From secret trips to family feuds, and a strangers dirty underwear in your wash basket... Birds, the DRAMA! We've also got a Secrets From The Stalls as one listener tries to figure out how to have a tough conversation with a friend. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

How important do you think attraction is in a long term relationship? This week, Ellie helps a listener who's boyfriend of 3 years has been acting strange, and eventually told her he's not attracted to her anymore.Ellie also shares her peak and bleak of the week, and tells us how she had the most wholesome Sunday of all time! Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

With Charleen away, Ellie sits down to answer your questions for a big life catch up and some reflection ahead of her big 30th birthday. She also shares the inspo she'll be stealing from Annalivia's wedding, why she's a big fan of an outfit change for any occasion and how Graham actually bailed on their first date, and got caught!We also hear your great advice for an embarassed listener in Phone A Friend, and help a listener who's going through a tough time and doesn't feel supported by her best friend. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

We have a peak and a ble ak this week with Charleen sharing her travel day from hell, and Ellie has some very exciting news that she can't wait to tell you! Plus, after finding out her boyfriend did drugs behind her back, a listener is looking for advice on how to handle the situation. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Adam Kelly, better known as 2biglugs, has over nearly 10 million followers across social media and is best known for his comedy sketches with his family. He told us how got started making videos online and how he convinced his parents to get involved.We learned why he'd never move to Dublin, how life has changed since finding fame and he told us what he's looking for in a girlfriend. And Adam even helped a listener with advice and revealed some of his own red flags. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!