Send us a text This was a lovely conversation with Lynn Mac. She talks about her unique gifts, and how these have helped shape her life experience. 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 episo...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Send us a text 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 ...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text Siobhan Murray discusses how we can support our physical, emotional, mental and social health to achieve a sense of overall wellbeing. Siobhan shares her unique life experiences as a neurodivergent person. A perpetual "people pleaser", this led her to constantly push herself to prove her worth to others, ultimately resulting in burnout. This continued for 20 years, with burnout becoming a reoccurring throughout. To cope, she self-medicated with alcohol, thinking it was a way to de...
Jun 20, 2023•2 hr
Send us a text 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. He founded the Peter McVerry Trust over twenty years ago, which has progressed from a three-bedroom flat in Ballymun to becoming one of the country’s largest organisations responding to the issue of homelessness. By 2020, the charity was supporting over 7,800 individuals experiencing homele...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Send us a text ***CORRECTION *** T he 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 **The abortion process is different after 22+6 days. 🤰 Dr Vicky O’Dwyer is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Rotunda Hospital. ⚠️We discuss th...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text 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. The Laura Dowling Experience is also brought to you today by fabü SHROOMS MENO & PERI. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, fabulous pharmacist, to support you though your perimenopause and menopause journey. This is a unique blend of Lion's mane mushro...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 56 min
Send us a text This was a fun and light-hearted chat with reality TV star and disability campaigner Paddy Smyth. We talked about the challenges growing up in Ireland as a young gay man with disabilities, the evolution of his career, and the dating scene (even Grindr!), 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. Cordyceps and ch...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 34
Send us a text 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. We also chat about his extensive research in breast cancer, his time in the Senate , intermittent fasting and how becoming a father again in his late fifties has changed his perspective on life. This is a podcast for anyone who has an interest in cancer and ca...
May 16, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 33
Send us a text Dr. Linda Doyle is the first female provost of Trinity College Dublin. We spoke about women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and the difficulties that women face rising up through the ranks of academia. We discussed the relevance of diversity in universities and why it is so important that people from all walks of life can access third and fourth level education. I asked Linda her thoughts on how artificial intelligence (AI), such as chat GPT, is impactin...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 32
Send us a text 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. We also ask what the legalisation of cannibis would look like, if codeine should be prescription only and if pregabalin, aka coffin pills, should be r...
May 02, 2023•2 hr
Send us a text Dr Sarah Callaghan is a GP specialising in women's health. She is a wonderful doctor and a champion for women. Perimenopause and menopause is quite the sexy topic at the moment but we answer the questions you really want answered...Can women help the loneliness and anxiety that they feel? Will testosterone give women the libido of a teenage boy? What can be done about the anxiety and the seemingly inevitable weight gain? This is a podcast for anyone who has started or who is going...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 30
Send us a text 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. This is a podcast for anyone who has ADHD or suspects that they or a loved one has ADHD. It is a podcast that shows you there is hope and light and love fo...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text 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. 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, bakin...
Apr 04, 2023•2 hr 3 min
Send us a text 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 ...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 27
Send us a text Prof. Jack Lambert is a distinguished Consultant in Infectious Diseases at the Mater and Clinical Professor at the UCD School of Medicine. We discuss why he thinks we are failing long covid patients, the treatment plans that should be easily accessible to all patients but which are not and the reasons behind the closure of his public long covid clinic. We also discussed his extensive on Lymes , HIV and Hepatitis over the last 20 years. This is a doctor who is not afraid to speak h...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text 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. The Laura Dowling experience is brought to y...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Send us a text 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 ...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 25
Send us a text Well this is a treat of a pod! Liz and Nikki Dwyer and I talk tweakments , boobs, Botox , vaginas and The Future of Beauty. How do we find the correct information and why is it so important to research any doctor or clinic before letting them near your face or body? No stone was left unturned and these ladies DO NOT hold back! They have also agreed to give away 50 free tickets to the @futurebeautyshow - just tag & share. The Laura Dowling Experience is brought to you by @futur...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 23
Send us a text 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. We discuss how we can all make small but important changes everyday to live more sustainably. This is a thought provoking podcast and suitable for all the family! The Laura Dowling Experience is brought to you by fabÜ SHROOMS MENO & PERI- a beautiful blend of ...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 22
Send us a text 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. The Laura Dowling Experience is brought to you by fabÜ SHROOMS MENO & PERI- a beautiful...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 21
Send us a text 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 featu...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text Live your best life and feck the haters! Siobhan o’Hagan is a personal trainer, online coach and fitness influencer from Dublin. She has lived an unconventional life travelling the world but is has now settled in London to focus on her career and online coaching business. We talk about her travels and living in Bali, body positivity and acceptance, diet and nutrition, exercise and what it means to be happy. The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabÜ SHROOMS IMMUNE. A u...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text 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. ...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 54 min
Send us a text 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. 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 b...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Send us a text 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. We discuss his athletics and science careers, the ongoing battle to prevent alzheimer's disease, as well as the evolving vaccines for cancer and HIV. We also discuss his views on covid, and whether there are other infectious dis...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text Is it possible to un-learn ingrained bad habits when it comes to our relationship with our body, diet and exercise? Broadcaster Clare McKenna discusses her life-long health and wellness journey. We delve into how her broadcasting career and qualification as a health coach has given her a much deeper understanding of her relationship with food, exercise and what joy actually means. Available anywhere you get your podcasts, full video available on Youtube. The Laura Dowling experien...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Send us a text 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? What can we do to help ourselves and other women through menopause? Dr. Caoimhe Hartley is a GP and Menopause and Women's Health Specialist. Dr. Caoimhe and I delve deep into this topic. We answer all your questions. You will finish this episode with a better understand...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Send us a text Jack Kavanagh and I discuss the accident that changed his life forever and the grief, love , hope , knowledge and diversity that it brings. This is a podcast for anyone who thinks that they are not enough. This is a podcast about the importance of challenging the status quo, embracing life and living it to the full. Available anywhere you get your podcasts, full video available on Youtube. The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by @fabuwellness - nutritional supplements th...
Dec 13, 2022•2 hr 11 min
Send us a text 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 epis...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Send us a text 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. These stats both confuse and anger me in equal measure. WHY do we allow this to happen? @margaretwalsh_physicaltherapy and I discuss teenage girls, hormonal cycles and how so many factors culminate in the underrepresentation of women in sport. Available anywhere you get your podcasts...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 40 min
