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What is the psychology of Lent?

Tomorrow is the start of Lent - where those who lean towards religion may give up things in their...

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15.14 17 Feb 2026


What is the psychology of Lent?


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15.14 17 Feb 2026


Tomorrow is the start of Lent - where those who lean towards religion may give up things in their lives for a period of time. However, people without a religious bone in their body will also be taking part. So, what is the psychology behind Lent, why do we do it?

Psychologist Stella O’Malley joins Seán to discuss.


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