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23 Aug 2022 | Healing & hope after trauma & substance abuse with Kevin Murnane - Episode #001 | 02:24:57 | |
Kevin Murnane is a Makeup Designer, Actor and Film Maker. He can rock a pink suit like no one else. He is Laura's GBFF and today they talk trauma, hope, survival and love. Explicit content throughout. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
05 Sep 2022 | Sexual intimacy & therapy with Grace Alice O'Shea - Episode #002 | 01:48:25 | |
Grace Alice O’Shea is an Intimacy and sex specialist. This is such an open and honest conversation about sex, shame, masturbation, intimacy, libido and desire. We answer ALL your burning questions.
The Laura Dowling experience is sponsored by EMSELLA by BTL Aesthetics: Say YES to intimate wellness. Visit https://btlaesthetics.com/ for more information.
The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabuwellness- nutritional supplements that merge the power of nature with the precision of science. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, Fabulous Pharmacist. Visit https://fabuwellness.com/ for more information.
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
13 Sep 2022 | Weight, weight loss and obesity with Dr. Mick Crotty - Episode #003 | 02:29:42 | |
Dr. Mick Crotty runs the clinic www.mybestweight.ie. He is a GP with a specialist interest in weight management, obesity and bariatric medicine. Today we delve deep into the weight and obesity conversation. We discuss why people are overweight or obese (the reasons will surprise you) and the care that they can receive. We also discuss our inbuilt bias towards people who live in bigger bodies. THIS is a must-listen! The Laura Dowling experience is sponsored by EMSCULPT NEO by BTL Aesthetics: Would you like to burn 30% fat and build 25% muscle? Check out FDA approved EMSCULPT NEO by BTL. Visit https://btlaesthetics.com/ for more Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
20 Sep 2022 | Prolapse, incontinence, sexual dysfunction and vaginoplasty with Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist Dr. Gerry Agnew. Episode #004 | 00:56:43 | |
Today I speak with Dr. Gerry Agnew, a Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist who specialises in urogynaecology. We discuss all those issues that you were too embarrassed to talk about, even with your best friends- prolapse, urinary incontinence (leakage), sexual dysfunction, vaginoplasty and everything in-between. Dr. Gerry takes the stigma out of the female anatomy and addresses ALL your concerns. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
27 Sep 2022 | Social deprivation, punishment and the Irish Prison Service with the former Governor of Mountjoy Prison John Lonergan. Episode #005 | 01:44:59 | |
John Lonergan is the former Governor of Mountjoy Prison and worked in the Irish prison service for 42 years before his retirement in 2010. This podcast discusses crime, social and economic deprivation, addiction, education (or lack thereof), those impressionable teenage years and how just one bad decision can mean a prison sentence. Is our current prison system fit-for purpose and is punishment the answer? The Laura Dowling experience is sponsored by EMSCULPT NEO by BTL Aesthetics: Would you like to burn 30% fat and build 25% muscle? Check out FDA approved EMSCULPT NEO by BTL. Visit https://btlaesthetics.com/ for more Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
04 Oct 2022 | Cosmetic & medical dermatology and freezing your eggs with Professor Caitriona Ryan. Episode #006 | 01:29:21 | |
Botox, fillers, psoriasis, lichens sclerosis, eczema, acne and the work-life balance of women in medicine. Professor Caitriona Ryan and I discuss it all and have some laughs while we do. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
18 Oct 2022 | Functional medicine, trauma and healing with Dr. Fionnula Mc Hale. Episode #007 | 01:58:35 | |
Dr. Fionnula Mc Hale is a medical doctor who specialises in functional medicine. We discuss nutrition, health, mental health, psychiatric care, exercise, weight lifting and only fans. Fionnula is a beautiful human both inside and out. I know that this open and honest conversation will help a lot of people.
Please note that there are references to child abuse, self-harm and suicide throughout this podcast
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
25 Oct 2022 | Life, death, love and re-writing your script with Tara Rafter. Episode #008 | 01:47:03 | |
Tara Rafter is a life coach and one of the most beautiful souls that I have ever met. We talk about life and death, hope and happiness, domestic abuse and alcoholism, believing in yourself and why EVERY inch counts. Tara had me laughing AND crying on this pod. This is one for anyone who has ever doubted their own strength. Enjoy!
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
01 Nov 2022 | Separation and divorce with family law solicitor Hilary O'Connor. Episode #009 | 01:53:55 | |
When I announced that I was speaking to a family law solicitor my question box was INUNDATED with queries. In this podcast Hilary O'Connor and I attempt to answer all your questions about how to wade through the murky waters of separation and divorce. We discuss timelines, mediation, communication breakdown, finances, child access, maintenance, the splitting of assets, pensions, co-habitants and what the introduction of a new partner can mean. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
08 Nov 2022 | The comedy circuit, flaming red pubes and losing your virginity in a mobile home with Comedian Emma Doran. Episode #010 | 01:44:39 | |
Comedian Emma Doran and had some craic with this pod! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
15 Nov 2022 | Illicit drugs for mental health, legalisation of cannabis, anxiety and big pharma with fellow Pharmacist Mark Jordan. Episode #011 | 01:56:41 | |
I am absolutely BUZZING to bring to this episode of The Laura Dowling Experience. Myself and fellow pharmacist, Mark Jordan lay it bare about a whole range of topics that I know will interest many of you. We discuss the role of MDMA and psilocybin in the treatment of mental health disorders, the legalisation of cannabis, microdosing, big pharma, living with anxiety, how we feel about the pharmacy sector and profession and so much more. This is an episode worth saving. Available anywhere you get your podcasts, full video available on Youtube.
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
22 Nov 2022 | The underrepresentation of teenage girls and women in sport with Physical Therapist, Margaret Walsh. Episode #012 | 01:39:57 | |
Only 7% of girls in Ireland between the ages of 14 & 15 years of age are reaching their physical activity requirements as set by the WHO … and it drops to less than 5 % as girls reach 16-20 years. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
07 Mar 2023 | Aoife Harvey, Physiotherapist. Women need to love their vaginas! #024 | 01:22:04 | |
Why do women not know what their vaginas look or feel like? What happens to our vaginas after sex, childbirth and menopause? Is it normal to leak? How can we improve our pelvic floor? Can we tighten our vagina?.... Do we need to? Aoife Harvey is chartered physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic floor health. We go DEEP into vagina talk and discuss it all- the good, the bad and beautiful. The Laura Dowling Experience is brought to you by fabÜ SHROOMS MENO & PERI- a beautiful blend of Lion's Mane mushroom, vitamins and minerals. Formulated and developed by me. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
06 Dec 2022 | The Male Health Episode with Dr. Phil Kieran #013 | 01:29:18 | |
Brought to you due to popular demand- it’s the Male Health Episode!! If you are a man, or like me, have a man or many men in your life, you need to listen to this! Dr. Phil Kieran, a GP from Cork, and I discuss it all- Erectile dysfunction, hairloss, fertility, the male menopause, testosterone replacement therapy, mental health, grief, suicide and much more. Available anywhere you get your podcasts, full video available on Youtube.
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
13 Dec 2022 | Exploration of life and diversity with Jack Kavanagh. Episode #014 | 02:11:22 | |
Jack Kavanagh and I discuss the accident that changed his life forever and the grief, love , hope , knowledge and diversity that it brings. The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by @fabuwellness - nutritional supplements that merge the power of nature with the precision of science. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, Fabulous Pharmacist. Visit https://fabuwellness.com/ for more information Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
20 Dec 2022 | Hysterical, hormonal women and the menopause with Dr. Caoimhe Hartley. Episode #15 | 01:38:43 | |
How and why has women's health been ignored for so many years? What is the menopause? Should HRT be taken by us all until the day we die? What is HRT? Can breast cancer survivors use HRT? Can it prevent alzheimers? Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
03 Jan 2023 | Clare McKenna- Leaning into your health and wellness. Episode #016 | 01:24:57 | |
Is it possible to un-learn ingrained bad habits when it comes to our relationship with our body, diet and exercise? The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by @fabuwellness - nutritional supplements that merge the power of nature with the precision of science. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, Fabulous Pharmacist. Visit https://fabuwellness.com/ for more information. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
10 Jan 2023 | Prof. Kingston Mills: Immunology, preventing alzheimer's, vaccines for cancer & HIV and athletics Episode #017 | 01:04:41 | |
Prof. Kingston Mills is a Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin. He became a household name during the pandemic by keeping us all informed, and he used his vast knowledge, professional expertise, and sound judgement to full effect. 00:01:45 - early life, athletics and science career 00:09:04- immunology 00:10:10- exercise 00:14:10 -covid 00:27:40- antibiotics and vaccines 00:33:33- vaccines for cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases 00:41:30- covid lifting 00:43:43- are there any viral threats in the future? 45:45- new drugs and immunology 00:47:48- exercise, sports and health 00: 54: 10- advice to young people and what’s the meaning of life? 01:00: 04- will online learning make lecture theatres a thing of the past.
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
17 Jan 2023 | James Mac- a life with Tourettes, drag, creativity and make up. Episode #018 | 01:35:22 | |
James Mac is an incredibly talented makeup and drag artist who appeared on the Netflix series GlOWUP UK. This is a conversation about his journey living with Tourette’s, finding his true calling in life, coming out in rural Ireland, and his overnight TV success. 00:03:24 – Early life, finding his artistry and interest in makeup 00:14:34 – Crossdressing, drag and coming out in rural Ireland 00:20:14 – What is drag? 00:26:12 – Glow UP and James’ career after the show 00:30:04 – Living with Tourette’s 00:52:14 – Burning Out 00:54:39 – Social Media 00:59:29 – Life after Glow Up 01:04:09 – ‘Coming Out’ in Rural Ireland 01:20:54 – World Aids Day & the HIV Stigma 01:30:24 – Advice for young people 01:32:24 – Meaning of Life
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
24 Jan 2023 | Prof. Afif El-Khuffash- Babies, Breastfeeding and Art. Episode #019 | 01:54:27 | |
Dr Afif EL-Khuffash is a Consultant Neonatologist Paediatrician and lactation consultant at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He is also an accomplished artist. We discuss his career as a neonatologist and his venture into painting. We also discuss the marathon sport that is breastfeeding and how the women of Ireland need more support with their breastfeeding journeys. This was a beautiful conversation. The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabÜ SHROOMS IMMUNE. A unique blend of Cordyceps and Chaga mushrooms with Vitamin C , Vitamin D , copper and zinc to support your immune system, and energy levels. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, Fabulous Pharmacist. Read the reviews on and find out more information on https://fabuwellness.com/
00:06:19 – Similarities between Ireland and the Arab world 00:18:30 – religion and beliefs 00:26:55 – getting into neonocology 00:40:00 – all things breast feeding 00:75:25 – c-section and breastfeeding 00:85:55 – breastfeeding and medications 00:96:50 – artwork 00:108:55 – weaning children 00:111:38 – advice to young people 00:113:09 – what is the meaning of life? Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
31 Jan 2023 | Siobhan O'Hagan- body image, diet, exercise and finding joy. Episode #020 | 01:08:12 | |
Live your best life and feck the haters!
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
07 Feb 2023 | Dr. James Mulvany- ADHD, neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral disorders in children. #021 | 01:06:48 | |
Dr James is an Irish general paediatrician working in a community practice setting in Melbourne, Australia. He has a specialist interest in neurodevelopmental and behavioural disorders in children and teenagers.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ADHD is a common yet complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting up to 5% of the population. Despite its high prevalence it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. The characteristic and more commonly recognised core features include inattention, distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. More broadly ADHD impairs what are known as executive function skills including emotional regulation capacity, planning and organisation, time management, goal setting, prioritising and initiating tasks, and self-control. Causes are multifactorial, however, there is a strong genetic component and it can affect multiple individuals in the same family. Bad parenting does not cause ADHD but parenting a child with ADHD can be extremely challenging! ADHD can have a substantial negative impact on academic achievement, interpersonal relationships, confidence, self-esteem, and overall performance in social, workplace and educational settings. ADHD commonly coexists with other conditions including anxiety, depression oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder. Although the long-term impact of untreated or poorly managed ADHD can be severe many people with ADHD live very successful and fulfilling lives. Thankfully highly effective and well tolerated treatments are available which generally includes a combination of medication and behavioural therapies.
Helpful resources can be found at;
Helping children and teens with ADHD: https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/behaviour/adhd/managing-adhd-5-11-years https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/behaviour/adhd/managing-adhd-12-18-years https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/ADHD_ways_to_help_children_at_school_and_home/ https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-adhd-symptoms-hidden-parents-educators/
Evidence based ADHD resources: Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
14 Feb 2023 | Dr. Bronagh Keane- dental tourism, Turkey teeth and the cost of dental treatment in Ireland. #021 | 01:38:09 | |
Dr. Bronagh Keane aka Ireland's Tooth Fairy and I have a frank and open discussion about dental tourism and the phenomenon that is 'Turkey Teeth'. We also chat about why dental treatment costs so much in Ireland, why many dentists are opting out of state-funded medical card care, braces, invisalign and how we can all take better care of our teeth. This is a podcast that everyone will enjoy. 🍄 Lion’s Mane mushroom has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to alleviate menopausal symptoms and brain fog. It is known as ‘natures nutrient of the neurons’ on account of its ability to stimulate nerve growth factor. 👩🔬I blended this with chromium for metabolism and blood sugar regulation, vitamin D and K2 for bone health, vitamin B12 for psychological function, magnesium for tiredness and fatigue and B6 for hormonal regulation. ⏰ It took me YEARS to perfect this formulation but I am so glad that I took my time. She’s a beauty 💊 Take 2 capsules daily, with a meal, to support your journey through perimenopause & menopause. Available on www.fabuwellness.com and pharmacies & health food stores nationwide 🍄💙💛🌿 Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
21 Feb 2023 | Pat Kane-can we all live more sustainable lives? Episode #022 | 01:30:02 | |
Pat Kane, founder and CEO of Reuzi , chats with me about the path that took her from Rio de Janeiro to Panama and eventually Dublin and how the birth of her first child forced her to reconsider what is important in life. 🍄 Lion’s Mane mushroom has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to alleviate menopausal symptoms and brain fog. It is known as ‘Natures Nutrient of the Neurons’ on account of its ability to stimulate nerve growth factor. 👩🔬I blended this with chromium for metabolism and blood sugar regulation, vitamin D and K2 for bone health, vitamin B12 for psychological function, magnesium for tiredness and fatigue and B6 for hormonal regulation. ⏰ It took me YEARS to perfect this formulation but I am so glad that I took my time. She’s a beauty 💊 Take 2 capsules daily, with a meal, to support your journey through perimenopause & menopause. Available on www.fabuwellness.com and pharmacies & health food stores nationwide 🍄💙💛🌿 Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
28 Feb 2023 | Liz and Nikki Dwyer - Boobs, botox, tweakments, vaginas and the Future of Beauty. #023 | 01:31:54 | |
Well this is a treat of a pod! Liz and Nikki Dwyer and I talk tweakments , boobs, Botox , vaginas and The Future of Beauty. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
14 Mar 2023 | Clelia Murphy- weight, menopause, vaginas, acting, the casting couch and women supporting women. #025 | 01:38:11 | |
Are older actresses having their moment in the spotlight or is acting a young woman's game? How does the menopause affect us in ways we could never have imagined? How can we learn to love our bodies regardless of their size? How can women support women and by default support the entire tribe. Irish actor Clelia Murphy and I have a wonderful conversation about all of the above and more. Clelia is so open, honest and absolutely hilarious. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
21 Mar 2023 | Prof. Jack Lambert - are we doing enough for long covid and lymes patients? #026 | 01:09:44 | |
Prof. Jack Lambert is a distinguished Consultant in Infectious Diseases at the Mater and Clinical Professor at the UCD School of Medicine. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
28 Mar 2023 | Claire Fullam- alcoholism, hairloss, building a business, and finding peace. Episode #027 | 01:06:46 | |
Claire Fullham is a Trichologist, a mum, a wife and owner of leading online Trichology clinic ‘Trua’. We discussed her journey with alcoholism and how losing her hair completely changed her life and made her start her own business dedicated to hair loss and hair health. This is a very open and honest chat about alcoholism and how easily it can creep into and take over our lives. Claire is an inspiring, funny and clever woman. This podcast inspires hope and reassures us that there is light at the end of the darkest of tunnels. The Laura Dowling Experience is brought to you today by Boyne Valley Honey. Boyne Valley Honey is Ireland's Favourite Honey. Whether it’s for pouring, spreading, cooking, baking or drizzling. Boyne Valley Honey is the perfect natural way to sweeten your day. Boyne Valley's range of Pure & Natural Honey, Raw, Irish Wildflower and world-renowned Manuka Honeys are available in stores across Ireland. The Laura Dowling experience is also sponsored by fabü SHROOMS IMMUNE. A unique blend of Cordyceps and Chaga mushrooms with Vitamin C, Vitamin D, copper and zinc to support your immune system, and energy levels. Cordyceps and chaga mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine for overall health and wellbeing and immune support. Blended with premium grade vitamins and minerals this is a really special product. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, Fabulous Pharmacist. Read the amazing reviews and find out more information on https://fabuwellness.com/. Available at www.fabuwellness.com and pharmacies and healthfoor stores nationwide.
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
04 Apr 2023 | Sarah Sproule- sex, masturbation, genitals and consent- how the hell do we talk to our kids about these topics?#028 | 02:02:51 | |
Sarah is a sex educator who helps parents to navigate the unknown road of speaking to our children about sensitive topics such as sex, masturbation, homosexuality and consent. This episode is jam packed full of information and you will come away from it feeling empowered, educated and confident as a parent. 00:06:23 – age appropriateness 00:16:06 – what to tell children about touching their genitalia 00:24:33 – steps to parenting starting at the newborn stage 00:44:29 – how to talk about periods 00:50:51 - porn 01:04:36 - consent 01:21:21 - boys 01:29:26 – how to talk about homosexuality 01:35:11 – how to talk to kids that are neurodivergent/ autistic 01:39:60 – how to deal with a partner who has different views on how open you should be with your children 01:41:46- masturbation 01:50:56 – alcohol/drugs and consent 01:59:10 – advice for a young person 02:00:30 – meaning of life?
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
11 Apr 2023 | Keith Walsh- ADHD, autism, mental health, drugs and childhood trauma. #029 | 01:22:25 | |
Keith Walsh is a broadcaster, writer, actor and mental heath advocate. We discuss how he self medicated with drugs, alcohol, exercise and food restriction until a diagnosis in his late forties of ADHD and autism. We chat about his childhood trauma his mental health struggles and advocacy and how he is ok with having no friends. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
19 Apr 2023 | Dr. Sarah Callaghan- loneliness, libido, weight gain and anxiety- help yourself through perimenopause and menopause. #030 | 01:38:14 | |
Dr Sarah Callaghan is a GP specialising in women's health. She is a wonderful doctor and a champion for women. The Laura Dowling Experience is brought to you today by Boyne Valley Honey. Boyne Valley Honey is Ireland's Favourite Honey. Whether it’s for pouring, spreading, cooking, baking or drizzling. Boyne Valley Honey is the perfect natural way to sweeten your day. Boyne Valley's range of Pure & Natural Honey, Raw, Irish Wildflower and world-renowned Manuka Honeys are available in stores across Ireland. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
02 May 2023 | Heroin, cocaine, steroids, other drugs of abuse and the addiction services with Dr. Denis O'Driscoll | 02:00:16 | |
Denis O'Driscoll is a pharmacist who worked in the addiction services in Ireland for over 22 years. In this episode we discuss the wide variety of drugs that people misuse. From heroin to codeine, steroids to cocaine and benzos to pregabalin- we discuss them all and the effects that they can have on the individuals that misuse them. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
16 May 2023 | Cancer care, novel drug treatments and the cost of cancer drugs with Prof. John Crown #033 | 02:13:32 | |
Prof. John Crown is an oncologist who has spent his career advocating for better cancer care for patients. We discuss the history of cancer care in Ireland, novel drug treatments, access to care and the cost of cancer drugs. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
10 May 2023 | Women in STEM, academia, diversity, AI and the climate crisis with Trinity Provost, Dr. Linda Doyle #032 | 01:15:53 | |
Dr. Linda Doyle is the first female provost of Trinity College Dublin. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
23 May 2023 | Reality TV star and disability campaigner Paddy Smyth #34 | 01:12:07 | |
This was a fun and light-hearted chat with reality TV star and disability campaigner Paddy Smyth. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
30 May 2023 | Kathleen Chada, her heart-breaking story, told in her own words #35 | 01:55:30 | |
A poignant, heart-breaking yet also inspirational story. In her own words, Kathleen tells the story of her life before and after her two sons Eoghan, aged 10, and Ruairi, aged 5, were killed by their father ten years ago. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
06 Jun 2023 | Dr Vicky O’Dwyer - Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist #36 | 01:03:07 | |
***CORRECTION *** The cut off of 23 weeks gestation does NOT apply if the fetus has a life limiting abnormality which will result in the death of the fetus either before or within 28 days of birth . Women CAN avail of a termination and there is no upper limit of gestation in these cases. We discuss this point at 4:37 mins
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
13 Jun 2023 | Fr Peter McVerry - a candid discussion and critique of government policy covering homelessness, drugs and criminal justice # 37 | 01:09:25 | |
Fr Peter McVerry is social activist and a strong advocate for those who have no voice in society. He is a critic of government policy on issues such as homelessness, drugs and criminal justice. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
27 Jun 2023 | Dr. Anne Doherty, anaesthetist, just like flying a plane # 39 | 01:22:11 | |
Dr. Anne Doherty talks about the intricacies of her job. I learned a lot in this podcast. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
04 Jul 2023 | Lynn Mac - Psychic Medium & Healing Facilitator #40 | 01:37:36 | |
This was a lovely conversation with Lynn Mac. She talks about her unique gifts, and how these have helped shape her life experience. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
20 Jun 2023 | Siobhan Murray - Psychotherapist & burnout strategist #38 | 02:00:01 | |
Siobhan Murray discusses how we can support our physical, emotional, mental and social health to achieve a sense of overall wellbeing. Siobhan has a wide range of qualifications - BSc (Coun and Psych), ProfDip. Transformational Coaching, Certified Personal Trainer, Dip. Mindfulness, Master Practitioner NLP and ProfDip Positive Health (RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences). Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
12 Sep 2023 | Dr Clare Kambamettu - Clinical Psychologist #049 | 01:45:21 | |
Mental health - Why do we fare so badly in an international context? Why is it so hard to access mental health services in Ireland? We discuss a wide range of mental health disorders, and the rise in anxiety and depression levels post pandemic. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
18 Jul 2023 | Mary Harney #42 | 01:02:02 | |
One of my favourite podcasts to date. A wonderful conversation with former Tánaiste Mary Harney. Mary spent 17 years in government and served as Tánaiste for no less than 9 years, became the first woman to lead a political party in Ireland and held many important ministerial portfolios. She was also notably the longest serving female Government minister and TD in the state's history. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
11 Jul 2023 | Prof. Nicola Ralph #41 | 01:44:28 | |
Join consultant dermatologist, Prof. Nicola Ralph and myself as we talk about melanoma, how to actually protect your skin from sun damage, the best treatment for acne and rosacea , hair loss and thinning ,fungal infections, anti ageing (or pro ageing!) treatments and a whole lot more! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
25 Jul 2023 | Accessing safe & free surgeries abroad - Paul Byrne #43 | 00:56:49 | |
Did you know that you can access safe surgeries in Spain , paid for and vetted by the HSE, if you can’t access affordable surgery in a timely manner in Ireland? Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
01 Aug 2023 | Overcoming adversity and pushing forward - Norah Casey # 44 | 01:25:06 | |
An inspirational, profound conversation with Norah. We talked about life, love and her business career. There are learnings for everybody in this one! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
22 Aug 2023 | Kevin Murnane - #046 | 01:10:20 | |
Back due to popular demand, my good pal Kevin is here with us to share his humour, wisdom and insights! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
08 Aug 2023 | Kyla Cobbler - Life, Love and Comedy #45 | 01:40:22 | |
TW- this podcast discusses sexual assault which some listeners may find upsetting. As well as being a fantastic comedian Kyla is a truly beautiful soul. I am so honoured to have sat down with her to listen to her story- from feeling stupid in school to riding the highs of the comedy circuit. Kyla is one of a kind and full of wisdom. The Laura Dowling Experience is brought to you by fabÜ R&R RELAX- a beautiful blend of premium grade botanicals with magnesium and B vitamins for stress relief, calm and a more restful sleep. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, fabulous pharmacist. Read the reviews on www.fabuwellness.com. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
29 Aug 2023 | Lucy Gernon, executive coach - #047 | 01:36:32 | |
Find out how Lucy went from overwhelmed “yes girl” to helping corporate female leaders to create better balance, success, and true inner happiness. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
05 Sep 2023 | Ms. Siún Murphy - Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon - #048 | 01:13:29 | |
Labiaplasties, tummy tucks, implants in, implants out, misogyny in medicine, we covered it all! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
19 Sep 2023 | Surrogacy in Ukraine during the war. Episode #050 | 01:37:01 | |
Surrogacy in Ukraine during the war- the cost both financially, emotionally & physically. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
26 Sep 2023 | Sonya Lennon- fashion, confidence, body image & inner strength - episode #51 | 01:02:10 | |
Sonya Lennon and I talk fashion, confidence, body image and finding your inner strength. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
03 Oct 2023 | Constipation, febrile convulsions, testicicular torsions, childhood obesity & anxiety with paediatrician Dr. Emer Ryan - episode #52 | 01:28:53 | |
General paediatrician Dr. Emer Ryan and I talk febrile convulsions, testicicular torsions, childhood obesity, anxiety and so much more. A must listen for parents and parents-to-be. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
10 Oct 2023 | Teenage girls, their periods, PCOS, gyne issues, anxiety with Dr. Geraldine Connolly and Paula Herbert #053 | 01:31:17 | |
Teenage girls , their periods, PCOS, gyne issues, anxiety and so much more. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
17 Oct 2023 | Cocaine, narcotics, psychosis, Christopher Connolly's inspirational recovery and return to sobriety #054 | 01:17:12 | |
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24 Oct 2023 | Hormonal health with endocrinologist Dr. Mary Ryan #055 | 01:42:02 | |
Hormonal health with the one and only Dr. Mary Ryan ✨ Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
31 Oct 2023 | Meghan O'Neill, OnlyFans adult performer talks all things sexuality - #056 | 01:17:04 | |
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
07 Nov 2023 | Let’s talk about boobs, with Ms. Éilis Fitzgerald - #057 | 01:49:21 | |
Let’s talk about women’s boobs, with Ms. Éilis Fitzgerald - Episode #057 of the Laura Dowling Podcast Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
09 Nov 2023 | The Muslim Faith & The Israel - Palestinian Conflict with Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri - #058 | 01:48:46 | |
Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri discusses the Muslim faith and Islam and what it means to be a Muslim and discusses some of the practices associated with the Muslim faith such as abstaining from certain foods and drink, the practices of prayer, women and Islam, Islamophobia extremists, Gaza, Palestine and the Israel conflict and why diplomacy is the only way forward to tackle the oppression of the Palestinian people. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
14 Nov 2023 | Breege O’Donoghue turned Primark/Penneys from an Irish brand into a global retail giant. This is her story. Episode #059 | 00:56:55 | |
This podcast has been sponsored by @boynevalleyhoney manuka honey - is tasty and good for you this winter 🍯 🤤 Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
21 Nov 2023 | Dr. Coleman Noctor, psychotherapist. The pressure to always feel 10/10, anxiety in kids and teens, and what society places importance on...it's not all about the tinder profile! #060 | 01:41:18 | |
This podcast has been sponsored by @boynevalleyhoney. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
27 Nov 2023 | Cancel Culture On Social Media | Experiencing War As A Child | Living in Ireland | Prof El-Khuffash #61 | 01:33:04 | |
Cancel Culture On Social Media | Experiencing War As A Child | Episode 61 of The Laura Dowling Experience. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
05 Dec 2023 | Clare Daly, Irish Politician & Member of The European Parliament for Ireland #062 | 01:15:46 | |
Clare Daly, Female Irish Politician and member of the European Parliament for Ireland | Discusses with Laura Dowling from the Laura Dowling Experience about Irish Politics and where Ireland stands in Europe as an independent country. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
26 Dec 2023 | Sabrina Hill on Hyperemesis in pregnancy, Postnatal Depression & Water Damage on Hair! | 02:00:47 | |
In this week's episode of The Laura Dowling Experience, Laura talks to Sabrina Hill, Internet sensation and influencer about her rise to influencer stardom, motherhood, and hairdressing. From my years working in pharmacy, it doesn’t surprise me that TENA are the global leader, and trusted by millions for products that help manage urinary incontinence both day and night. TENA are passionate about supporting anyone with bladder sensitivity, allowing people of all ages to continue to enjoy active and fulfilling lives. TENA is available to buy in Tesco, Supervalu, Dunnes, and leading Pharmacies. For more information go to Tena.ie.
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
12 Dec 2023 | Dr. Rebecca O'Dwyer Epilepsy And The Brain | Being A Women In Medicine | Motherhood & Chasing Your Dreams #063 | 01:41:52 | |
In this week's Podcast Episode, Laura Dowling, interviews Rebecca O'Dwyer, MD, and together they discuss Rebecca's knowledge of the treatment and research of Epilepsy in all age groups. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
19 Dec 2023 | Politics, Crazy House Prices & Vacant Homes with Ciarán Mulqueen #064 | 01:41:27 | |
Homeless Crisis In Ireland - Ciarán Mulqueen discusses with Laura Dowling, Irish Politics, Crazy House Prices & Vacant Homes in episode 64 of the Laura Dowling Experience Podcast. Ciarán, author of 'How to Buy a Home in Ireland' and founder of the ' @crazyhouseprices social media accounts talks openly with Laura about buying a property in Ireland, the rising homelessness crisis, increasing rental prices, and the severe lack of house building initiatives from politicians in Ireland. From my years working in pharmacy, it doesn’t surprise me that TENA are the global leader, and trusted by millions for products that help manage urinary incontinence both day and night. They’ve been developing incontinence products for over 60 years that protect securely against leaks, odour and moisture, offering a range that includes discreet feminine pads and liners and absorbent underwear. TENA are passionate about supporting anyone with bladder sensitivity, allowing people of all ages to continue to enjoy active and fulfilling lives. TENA is available to buy in Tesco, Supervalu, Dunnes, and leading Pharmacies. For more information go to Tena.ie.
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
02 Jan 2024 | Stephen Greer, Ex Inmate, Drug Dealer & Ex-Loyalist Paramilitary Talks About How Art Saved His Life! #066 | 02:05:19 | |
During this week's episode of The Laura Dowling Experience Podcast, Laura talks to Stephen Greer, ex-Loyalist paramilitary, drug dealer and addict, and convicted terrorist on how he found art in prison and how he has turned his life around and now goes back into prisons to empower other inmates through art & design. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
16 Jan 2024 | Non Religious Weddings And Women's Safety In Ireland! What's The Connection? #68 | 01:29:20 | |
Celebrant & Solemniser Barbara talks openly to Laura Dowling about being a teacher in the week and celebrant & solemniser by weekends, the Ashling Murphy case, and how her death led to the Gardai acting on years of pleas for help over the continuous stalking she was exposed to that just wouldn't go away! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
10 Jan 2024 | Psychedelic Mushrooms, Ayahuasca, Cacao, And Living With The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) with Nicky Halliday #67 | 01:14:13 | |
Laura Dowling talks to Nicky Halliday, nutritionist and natural chef about life and discovery through the psychedelic experiences of the Ayahuasca ceremony, following your inner beliefs and emotions, and taking action from a place of love! Long time sufferer of the HPV virus Nicky talks openly about the advances and development of AHCC Mushrooms and the diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle practices around the treatment and acceptance of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) as an alternative to the traditional treatment from doctors called the LLETZ procedure. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
19 Jan 2024 | Rejecting the diet mentality - how intuitive eating saved Sinead from binge eating and gave her a healthy relationship with food - Sinead Crowe #69 | 01:20:24 | |
Sinéad Crowe is four years into recovery from binge eating. The Galway-based mother of four, whose full-time job is in nursing, and who is now also an intuitive eating counsellor, traces the origin of her problems back to attending a slimming club as a teenager. Find out how intuitive eating saved Sinead from binge eating and gave her a healthy relationship with food. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
30 Jan 2024 | Hypnotherapy, Trauma and Addiction with Rachel Gotto #70 | 01:31:19 | |
In this week's Laura Dowling Experience Podcast, Rachel Gotto talks about hypnotherapy, trauma and addiction to prescription medication. Rachel is a personal success coach, clinical hypnotherapist and speaker. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
07 Feb 2024 | Teens and Anxiety, Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation with Bethan O'Riordan #71 | 01:26:14 | |
In this week's Laura Dowling Experience Podcast, Bethan O' Riordan, Psychotherapist, talks about Teens and Anxiety, Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation. Bethan is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist who offers Psychotherapy, Counselling and Parenting Support. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
13 Feb 2024 | Mood Changes, Weight Gain & All Things Menopause with Dr Deirdre Lundy - #72 | 01:50:45 | |
In this week's Laura Dowling Experience Podcast, Dr Deirdre Lundy talks about mood changes, weight gain & all things menopause. Dr Deirdre Lundy, specialist in Women’s Health and Menopause and author of "The Menopause" shares her expertise and valuable insights into the physical and emotional changes that accompany menopause. From hot flashes to vaginal issues she covers it all, providing practical tips for managing symptoms and improving overall well-being during this transitional phase of life, particularly for those for whom HRT is not an option. She dispels the myths about treatment post-cancer or for those with cancer in their family and reassures us that there are treatment options for every woman. Whether you're approaching menopause or supporting a loved one through it, this conversation offers empowering guidance and understanding. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
20 Mar 2024 | Sexuality, Skincare, Building A Business And Teen Motherhood with Jennifer Rock #073 | 01:40:26 | |
Jennifer Rock (aka The Skin Nerd) and founder of SKINGREDIENTS joins Laura for a lovely chat about all things skincare and being a successful woman in business. We get a lovely insight into her personal life and her journey form a teen pregnancy and to finally figuring out her sexuality in her thirties. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
08 Apr 2024 | Kinks, Consent, Porn, Dating & Sexual Violence with Dr Caroline West #074 | 02:13:07 | |
Dr Caroline, a Sex & Intimacy and Sexual Violence Educator, joins Laura for an insightful conversation on different kind of Kinks, Dublin's Red Light District, Consent, Porn, Dating & Sexual Violence. A glamourous, intimate evening hosted by fabulous pharmacist Laura Dowling with special guests to discuss all things women’s health with open, honest, conversations underpinned by fun and laughter. Leave feeling informed and armed for your journey of your own health. Tickets €75 (includes complimentary health and beauty goodie bag worth over €120) Presented by Laura Dowling
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16 Apr 2024 | Tan, brand building and living with no regrets with Marissa Carter #075 | 01:37:17 | |
Founder and CEO of Cocoa Brown and Carter Beauty Cosmetics , the OG tan QUEEN Marissa Carter talks about building her business , juggling motherhood and what drives her to succeed. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
23 Apr 2024 | Prof. Helen Heneghan talks all things Bariatric Surgery #076 | 01:49:22 | |
Helen is a consultant surgeon at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin and has co-authored 60 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has written 5 book chapters on the topics of bariatric and endocrine surgery. This episode is brought to you by Boyne Valley Honey. Boyne Valley Honey is excited to announce that they have partnered with Pieta House to officially become the 2024 Breakfast Partner of Darkness Into Light. Pick up a limited edition Darkness into Light Squeezy Boyne Valley Honey in stores across the country or follow @boynevalleyhoney on Instagram to find out how you can support the most important sunrise of the year! #obesity #bariatric #bariatricsurgery #obesitysurgery A glamourous, intimate evening hosted by fabulous pharmacist Laura Dowling with special guests to discuss all things women’s health with open, honest, conversations underpinned by fun and laughter. Leave feeling informed and armed for your journey of your own health. Tickets €75 (includes complimentary health and beauty goodie bag worth over €200) Presented by Laura Dowling Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
01 May 2024 | Prolapse, incontinence, UTIs and mesh surgeries with Dr Breffni Anglim O’Regan #077 | 00:59:14 | |
Prolapse, incontinence, UTIs and mesh surgeries with Dr Breffni Anglim O’Regan A glamourous, intimate evening hosted by fabulous pharmacist Laura Dowling with special guests to discuss all things women’s health with open, honest, conversations underpinned by fun and laughter. Leave feeling informed and armed for your journey of your own health. Tickets €75 (includes complimentary health and beauty goodie bag worth over €200) Presented by Laura Dowling Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
08 May 2024 | Post-partum care requires teamwork, anxiety in children and teenagers, with Dr. William Kinsella #078 | 01:46:16 | |
Dr. William Kinsella and Laura discuss the importance of the entire family being involved in post-partum care and how the Australian model of care after a baby is born inspired him to set up @nest.familyirl . They also discuss anxiety in children and teenagers and William’s thoughts on general practice in Ireland. This episode is brought to you by Boyne Valley Honey. Boyne Valley Honey is excited to announce that they have partnered with Pieta House to officially become the 2024 Breakfast Partner of Darkness Into Light. Pick up a limited edition Darkness into Light Squeezy Boyne Valley Honey in stores across the country or follow @boynevalleyhoney on Instagram to find out how you can support the most important sunrise of the year!
Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
14 May 2024 | World Records, Disability and Success with Dr. Sinead Kane #079 | 01:52:11 | |
Dr. Sinead Kane has 5% vision and is legally blind, she qualified as the first visually impaired solicitor in Ireland in 2009. She holds two PhD doctorates, lectures in UCC and she is also an athlete who holds two Guinness world records for running. She is an international keynote speaker on resilience, mindset and teamwork. She is an absolute tonic. You are going to love this podcast! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
18 Jul 2024 | Irish Women Written out of History with Clodagh Finn #080 | 01:12:20 | |
Clodagh is a journalist, writer and collector of stories. We spoke about the Irish woman who made history but who were written out of the history books and Clodagh's quest to bring their stories back to life. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
25 Jul 2024 | Genital Herpes, Thrush, Warts & HPV with Consultant in Genitourinary medicine, Dr Aisling Loy. #081 | 01:23:51 | |
An in-depth discussion about STI’s such as genital herpes, warts, chlamydia, HPV and the importance of regular STI testing. We also spoke about bacterial vaginosis (BV) and how many women who think that they have recurrent thrush or chronic candida don’t actually have it at all. Listen to this podcast ladies, you’re going to learn a lot! Connect with Doctor Aisling Loy: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/himerus_health/?hl=en Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
01 Aug 2024 | Solo Parent to CEO: Building a Business Against All Odds with Sinead Crowther #082 | 01:39:24 | |
Solo Parent to CEO: Building a Business Against All Odds with Sinead Crowther Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
08 Aug 2024 | Addiction, Relapse and Tragic Loss with Brenda Dennehy's powerful journey #083 | 01:29:54 | |
TV Producer and Podcast host of the Left On Read Podcast Brenda Dennehy, joins me to talk about her story with addiction and recovery. How after five years of recovery now feels ready to share and open up about her journey in depth discussing rehab at a young age, relapsing and how to cope. Through our discussion Brenda bravely shared her story with loss, only losing her father to which they had a close relationship, she now has to deal with the rollercoaster of grief and how to survive after death. We shine light on the brighter side of addiction from recovery to her successful career. Life with purpose is important, Brenda is an Icon and a fabulous character, this episode is packed with love, support and honesty. Enjoy Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
29 Aug 2024 | Understanding and Managing Sarcoidosis with Professor Seamus Donnelly #086 | 01:03:57 | |
Unlock the secrets to understanding and managing sarcoidosis with renowned consultant respiratory physician, Professor Seamus Donnelly. We dive deep into this often-overlooked disease that primarily affects young adults. From the distressing symptoms of extreme fatigue to shortness of breath and persistent inflammation, Professor Donnelly offers a comprehensive look. With 70-80% of patients experiencing spontaneous improvement within two to three years, there is hope, but it’s crucial to get accurate information. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
16 Aug 2024 | Minister Stephen Donnelly - Transforming Women's Healthcare & Tackling Systemic Inequalities | 02:22:08 | |
Are we on the brink of a healthcare revolution? Join us as we sit down with Ireland's Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, who unveils his ambitious blueprint for transforming women's healthcare in the country. From the pioneering introduction of free Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to tackling historical inequalities in health services, Donnelly’s vision is nothing short of transformative. Discover how his deep commitment to public health is driving systemic changes that will ensure women receive the comprehensive care they deserve. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
22 Aug 2024 | Unlocking Fitness Potential and Longevity with Sean Kinane: VO2 Max, Personalized Training & Health Insights | 01:11:57 | |
Unlock the secrets to optimizing your health and longevity with our expert guest, Sean Kinane, a personal trainer and sports performance specialist. Ever wondered how to exercise smarter, not harder? This episode promises to demystify VO2 Max testing and reveal its benefits for everyone, from seasoned athletes to those just starting their fitness journey. Sean shares his invaluable insights on metabolic testing and its growing accessibility, ensuring you have the tools to achieve your fitness goals with advanced assessments. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
05 Sep 2024 | Navigating Fertility: Age, Emotional Hurdles & IVF Insights with Dr. John Kennedy #087 | 02:04:04 | |
Wondering how age impacts fertility and what emotional challenges couples face on their IVF journey? Join us as we chat with Dr. John Kennedy from Therapy Fertility about everything from the IVF process—like ovarian stimulation and embryo transfers—to the ups and downs of fertility treatments. We’ll break down the effects of age on fertility, success rates, and what really affects egg quality (spoiler: it’s not supplements!). Dr. Kennedy also shares insights on male infertility, acupuncture, and the tough choices around multiple embryos. It’s an open, honest talk about navigating fertility enjoy! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
12 Sep 2024 | Failures In Irish Pre-Hospital Care Costs Lives And Why This Needs To Change- Dr. Lisa Cunningham #088 | 01:53:00 | |
Join me on The Laura Dowling Experience as I chat with Dr. Lisa Cunningham, a consultant in emergency medicine, about the critical differences in pre-hospital care between Ireland and the UK. Dr. Cunningham draws from her UK experience and highlights the urgent need for similar advanced care in Ireland. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
19 Sep 2024 | Global Success, Building VITHIT, Brand Integrity & Family Balance with Gary Lavin #089 | 01:13:32 | |
Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful international brand while juggling family life and moving around the world? Join us for a chat with Gary Lavin, the founder of VITHIT, an Irish vitamin drink company making waves in the beverage industry. Gary shares his journey, including a move to Dubai to give his kids a richer cultural experience and how playing sports shaped his leadership skills. Listen to gripping stories of how Gary defended VITHIT against copycats and get insights into building a sustainable business. He also talks about the rise and fall of the Prime drink brand in the UK and the challenges of entering tough markets. But it’s not just business. Gary opens up about the joy of family life, the value of mentorship, and staying positive. From tackling fears to enjoying simple moments with loved ones, this episode is packed with personal stories and practical advice that will inspire and inform. Don’t miss this heartwarming and insightful conversation with an entrepreneur who knows how to balance business with family happiness. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
26 Sep 2024 | Navigating Breast Cancer, Mental Health Challenges & Building a Thriving Beauty Business with Eavanna Breen #090 | 01:00:02 | |
In this episode, we chat with Eavanna Breen, a leading facialist with over 30 years in the aesthetics industry. Eavanna shares her journey from beauty school to owning a top salon on Leeson Street, navigating challenges like the 2008 recession and the pandemic. She also opens up about discovering pre-cancerous cells, the decision to have surgery, and how this changed her approach to health. Alongside this, Eavanna talks about supporting her teenage daughter through ADHD, depression, and anxiety, and the importance of early mental health intervention. The episode wraps up with Eavanna’s skincare tips for beginners and her advice on following your passions fearlessly. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
03 Oct 2024 | Mastering Authentic Communication & Personal Growth with Paul Scanlon #091 | 01:05:18 | |
In this episode, we chat with Paul Scanlon, a personal growth and leadership coach, about how to improve your communication by being more authentic and relatable. We dive into the dangers of trying to please everyone, understanding what drives you, and why it’s important to take care of your emotional well-being. Paul also shares advice on breaking free from limiting beliefs and creating a life that feels meaningful to you. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
10 Oct 2024 | ADHD in Women and Girls: Unraveling the Gender Diagnosis Gap with Dr. Sarah Carty #092 | 01:27:29 | |
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Sarah Carty about navigating ADHD, drawing from her experiences as both a mother and an expert in the field. Dr. Carty discusses how ADHD isn’t about a lack of attention but an overload, and why girls are often diagnosed later than boys. She breaks down how stimulant medications work to bring order to the chaos, and the challenges children with ADHD face in school. We explore the testing process for ADHD, including the QB test and other assessments. Dr. Carty also shares insights on how ADHD affects women, especially during perimenopause and menopause, and how combining ADHD medication with hormone therapy can make a big difference. Throughout the episode, we focus on mental health, lifestyle changes, and the importance of kindness and support for those living with ADHD. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
17 Oct 2024 | Heart Health Made Easy: Simple Tips for a Longer Life with Dr. Paddy Barrett #093 | 01:10:59 | |
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Paddy Barrett, a top cardiologist, about how small changes to your daily routine—like exercise, diet, sleep, and managing stress—can help lower your risk of heart disease. He shares handy tips on slowing down plaque build-up, inspired by centenarians who live longer, healthier lives. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
24 Oct 2024 | Rethinking Fitness: The Power of Movement for All Ages with Albert Kehoe #094 | 01:09:42 | |
In this episode, we’re joined by Albert Kehoe, a physiotherapist, who shares how movement can improve your health and well-being. With years of experience, Albert talks about helping people recover from injuries, manage pain, and stay mobile, while showing the long-term benefits of exercise. We chat about how modern life has changed our activity levels and what we can do to stay fit. Albert gives practical tips for starting a fitness journey, highlighting the benefits of resistance training for building strength, muscle, and bone health, plus easy ways to add more movement to your day, like quick “exercise snacks” anyone can do. We also explore ideas from John J. Ratey's book Spark on how exercise can transform the brain and kids’ health, including a look at physical education in schools and how exercise habits start in childhood. Tune in for practical advice on making movement a part of everyday life—for all ages! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
31 Oct 2024 | Beauty, Business and Balancing Self-Care: The AYU Story with Suzie O'Neill #095 | 01:07:27 | |
In this episode, I’m joined by Suzie O’Neill, founder of AYU Cosmetics, who shares her journey from makeup artist and educator, to CEO. Suzie opens up about the ups and downs of building her brand, from recovering after a failed partnership to juggling work, family, and self-care. We chat about the self-care habits that boost confidence, especially for busy women—whether it’s putting on a bit of makeup, running marathons, or horse-riding with her kids. Suzie and I also discuss the role of diet and exercise in keeping a balanced, healthy life and the positive ripple effect it has on mental and physical well-being. Suzie gives us a peek behind the scenes of AYU’s growth, from online consultations to global expansion, all while staying customer-focused. She’s honest about the challenges of funding her business and competing in a tough market. Whether you’re into beauty or business, this episode is packed with insights on resilience, self-belief, and staying true to your vision. Also, Viva La Vulva is back! Join me and my esteemed panel of guests in the National Concert Hall, Dublin on 1st March 2025, for an evening dedicated to women’s health. With honest conversations on topics like pelvic floor health, sexual wellness, peri and menopause, and HRT, the event will be fun, informative, and empowering. Each €75 ticket includes a goodie bag worth over €100, ensuring you leave feeling pampered. Buy your tickets at nch.ie so you don't miss out! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
07 Nov 2024 | Heavy Periods, PMDD and Psychosexual Health with Dr. Orla Conlon #096 | 01:30:31 | |
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Orla Conlon, an expert in obstetrics and gynaecology, who brings over 25 years of experience to our conversation. We discuss the often-overlooked psychological impact of conditions like PMS and PMDD, and Dr. Conlon shares why empathy and understanding are so important in women’s healthcare. We dive into the struggles young women face with heavy and painful periods, exploring when symptoms may signal conditions like endometriosis. Dr. Conlon explains various treatment options—from pain relief to contraceptives like the Kyleena coil—stressing the importance of early diagnosis to protect fertility and ensure the right care. Our chat also covers the role of societal pressures, trauma, and modern gynaecological treatments in shaping women’s health. We touch on psychosexual health, cervical care, postnatal recovery, and the benefits of less invasive procedures like the Mirena coil and endometrial ablation. Plus, we discuss the role of HRT in supporting well-being. Join us as we aim to open up these vital conversations, making sure women feel empowered to seek the care and support they need. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
14 Nov 2024 | Sleep Hacks, Brain Power, and Parenting in the Digital Age with Mentalist Keith Barry #097 | 01:12:53 | |
In this episode, we’re joined by Keith Barry, the world-famous hypnotist and mentalist, to explore the mindset behind his incredible career and his new book, Sleep Hacks. Keith shares how he uses brain hacking not only to wow audiences but also to help people grow in life and work. From taking news detoxes to the importance of quality sleep, Keith’s insights offer a fresh take on making real changes to improve wellness. We dive into the effects of modern life on our sleep—how screens, stress, and substances like alcohol and cannabis can disrupt our rest. Keith shares practical tips from his work in magic, hypnosis, and psychology to help both professionals and athletes improve their sleep and well-being. For parents, Keith has great advice on raising balanced kids in the digital age. From managing social media pressures to encouraging real-life connections through sports and hobbies, he reminds us that life’s too short to take too seriously. Tune in for Keith’s practical tips and a unique perspective on finding joy and balance! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
21 Nov 2024 | Moving Beyond Diet Culture: Guilt-Free Eating, Family Nutrition, and Meal Tips with Josh Percival #098 | 01:27:48 | |
In this episode, we’re joined by dietitian Josh Percival, to explore how to move beyond diet culture and shift the focus from weight loss to health gain. Josh shares how family mealtimes can support better nutrition and why it’s time to drop labels like “sin” from food choices. We also introduce continuum thinking to help create more sustainable eating habits. Josh offers practical tips for balancing protein, carbs, and fats in everyday meals, along with advice on managing cholesterol and the unique needs of those over 65. We dive into building positive food relationships, especially for women dealing with societal pressures during menopause. From intuitive eating to help make guilt-free choices to managing picky eating in children, this episode is packed with actionable tips. Josh also highlights the role of human connections in fostering healthier habits and finding purpose through food and family. Tune in for practical advice and a fresh take on nutrition! Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. | |||
28 Nov 2024 | Women's Bone Health: Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, & Perinatal Wellness with Dr. Orla Ní Mhuircheartaigh #099 | 01:18:07 | |
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Orla Ní Mhuircheartaigh, a consultant rheumatologist with experience spanning from the Mayo Clinic to acute medicine in London. Dr. Ní Mhuircheartaigh shares her insights on women’s bone health, the critical role of estrogen, and how Hormone Replacement Therapy can help prevent osteoporosis. We explore how diagnostics like DEXA scans and FRAX scores are used to assess fracture risk, alongside treatment options like bisphosphonates and biologics for autoimmune arthritis. Dr. Ní Mhuircheartaigh also clears up misconceptions about fibromyalgia and highlights the importance of self-care during the perinatal period to avoid long-term mechanical issues. Our conversation also dives into balancing motherhood with a demanding career in medicine, with personal stories and practical advice. From effective exercise tips, like Pilates, to sustainable strategies for managing pain, this episode is packed with insights to empower women at every stage of life. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. |