This week on Life Unfiltered, Maria McHale sits down with psychoanalytic psychotherapist and DCU Assistant Professor Dr Ray O’Neill to take a look at the power of Pride and why we celebrate.

They discuss where Pride actually came from and what it cost. The Ireland they both grew up in, before decriminalisation and during the AIDS crisis and what the psychology of shame does to a person over a lifetime of hiding.

What does being gay in Ireland look like in 2025 and what does it mean to be an ally – not in theory, but in practice.

You can find out more about Dr Ray O’Neill at machna.ie.