The Laura Dowling Experience
Conversations about health, science, wellness, life, love, sex and everything in-between. Laura is a Pharmacist who loves to talk to interesting people about their unique life and work experiences. See @fabulouspharmacist on instagram for more information.
Episodes
134 episodes
Numbers Behind the Diagnosis: How Cancer Data Shapes Our Future
Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in Ireland, yet our mortality rates are falling faster than anywhere else in Europe. What's driving this paradox? Professor Deirdre Murray, Director of the National Cance...
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Episode 130
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1:00:50
Reclaiming Intimacy: ADHD, Sexual Trauma and the Right to Pleasure with Dr Natasha Langan
Dr Natasha Langan, a chartered clinical psychologist and accredited psychosexual therapist, explores how childhood sexual abuse impacts intimacy, and how ADHD in women can increase vulnerability to traumatic relationships and sexual exploitatio...
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Episode 128
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1:22:54
Navigating Separation and Divorce with Family Law Solicitor Hilary O'Connor
Navigating separation and divorce is emotionally charged and legally complex, requiring careful consideration of finances, children’s needs, and your own well-being throughout the process. Family law solicitor Hilary O’Connor offers clear guida...
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Episode 127
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1:53:55
Navigating Adolescence in the Digital Age: Insights on Masculinity, Social Media, and Mental Health
Dr. Darragh McCashin joins us to explore how the online world affects our boys' mental, emotional and social development, offering insights on navigating digital challenges while supporting healthy masculinity.• Different responses to t...
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Episode 126
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1:08:56
Sex, STIs, and Breaking Taboos: Demystifying Genital Health with Dr. Aisling Loy
Rereleasing this podcast as it was so popular and really demystified genital health!Dr. Aisling Loy, consultant in genitourinary medicine, debunks common misconceptions about sexual health and provides practical advice on addressing geni...
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Episode 125
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1:23:51
Scoring Equal Opportunity: Closing the Gender Gap in Sport
Niamh Tallon, founder of Her Sport, is on a mission to change how we see women in sport through media coverage, education, and challenging the gender gap that exists across all levels of sport.• One in five girls drop out of sport betwe...
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1:09:18
From Magazine Editor to Bestselling Author: Vicki Notaro's Unapologetic Journey
Vicki Notaro shares her journey from leading magazine editor to successful novelist with two published books and a third on the way. She discusses how she always knew she wanted to be childless by choice and normalizing this decision for women....
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Episode 123
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Beyond 20/20: An Ophthalmologist's Guide to Eye Health and Surgery
Ophthalmic surgeon Dr. Micheál O'Rourke takes us through the fascinating world of eye health, sharing insights from cataracts and macular degeneration to aesthetic procedures and vision preservation.• Eyes constantly move and blink even...
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1:55:34
From Devastating Loss to Renewed Purpose: Sinéad Hingston's Grief Journey
Sinéad Hingston-Green shares her heartbreaking journey of losing her husband Jeff while 19 weeks pregnant and how she rebuilt her life through grief, motherhood, and eventually finding love again. Her powerful story illustrates how we can honor...
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Episode 121
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1:20:31
Movement, Grief & Coming Out – Finding Strength in Vulnerability
James Green's honest conversation reveals how movement and authenticity can transform both physical and mental wellbeing. His personal journey through chronic illness, grief, and sexuality creates a powerful narrative about finding strength in ...
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Episode 120
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1:19:02
Rock Bottom to Redemption with Niall Harbison
"What if your darkest moment became the catalyst for your greatest transformation?"This question lies at the heart of my profound conversation with Niall Harbison, whose remarkable journey from corporate success to rock-bottom alcoholis...
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Episode 119
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53:59
Women deserve better menopause care, and Loretta Dignam is making it happen.
From Being Dismissed by Doctors to Revolutionising Menopause Care in Ireland – Loretta Dingham’s Journey Is One Every Woman Needs to HearWhen Loretta experienced her first hot flushes after her periods stopped at age 49, she thoug...
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Self-Worth, Anxiety, and Finding Balance in a Chaotic World With DR. Clodagh Campbell
Dr. Clodagh Campbell, known as The Wellness Psychologist, shares her personal journey with anxiety as an adopted child and reveals how understanding yourself through psychology can transform both how you feel and how you live your life. <br&...
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1:42:59
Behind the Glamour: Chronic Pain, Scoliosis, Mental Health, & Reality TV with Abigail Godfrey #117
In this episode, I’m joined by Abigail Godfrey — Netflix star of Selling the City and a high-profile real estate agent in Manhattan—for a raw and honest conversation about living with chronic pain, managing mental health, and the resilience it ...
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Episode 117
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52:33
Let’s Talk Men’s Health: Testosterone, ED, Sleep Apnoea, & Prostate Checks with Dr. Martin Rourke #116
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Martin Rourke, a Dublin-based GP specialising in men’s health, for a wide-ranging and eye-opening conversation about testosterone, heart health, sleep, and the often-overlooked warning signs men ignore until...
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Episode 116
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1:49:20
The Power of Reset: Mindset Shifts, Cortisol, Perimenopause, and Building Strength with Brian Keane #115
In this episode, I sit down with fitness coach, nutritionist, bestselling author and podcast host Brian Keane to explore how stress, hormones, and mindset play a huge role in overall wellbeing—particularly for women going through perimenopause ...
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Episode 115
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1:26:44
Holding Your Breath: Fertility, Unsuccessful IVF, and Freediving with Claire Walsh #114
In this episode, I’m joined by freediver, author, and speaker Claire Walsh for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about fertility, identity, and the emotional toll of IVF. Claire shares her deeply personal experience of going through seven ...
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Episode 114
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1:18:16
Facing Grief with Humour: Cancer, Loss, Advocacy, & Comedy with Dympna Little #113
In this episode, I sit down with Dympna Little, the brilliantly sharp and darkly hilarious voice behind some of social media’s most honest conversations about grief, cancer, and humour as a coping mechanism. Dympna shares her mother’s battle wi...
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Episode 113
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1:47:42
Heart Health Matters: Lifestyle Changes, Cholesterol, Sleep, & Nutrition with Prof. Robert Kelly #112
In this episode, I sit down with Prof. Robert Kelly, a leading consultant cardiologist, to explore how small lifestyle changes can have a massive impact on heart health. We break away from the traditional approach to heart care, looking at nutr...
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Episode 112
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1:21:50
Joint Replacements: What to Expect, Recovery, & Protecting Your Mobility with Maurice Neligan #111
In this episode, I sit down with Maurice Neligan, a leading orthopaedic surgeon, to explore everything from knee pain and joint preservation to the latest advancements in joint replacement surgery. We break down what actually happens during sur...
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Episode 111
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1:29:18
Conquering Addiction: Childhood Trauma, Neuroscience, & Transformation with Dr. Brian Pennie #110
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brian Pennie, an Irish neuroscientist, author, and resilience specialist, to explore his extraordinary journey from heroin addiction to academic success. Brian opens up about his 15-year struggle with addict...
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Episode 110
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1:16:21
Healing Through Comedy: Sobriety, Womanhood, & Self-Acceptance with Kyla Cobbler #045 (Rerelease)
This week we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes from August 2023, with comedian Kyla Cobbler for an honest and powerful conversation about life, love, and healing. Kyla shares her journey to sobriety, the struggles she faced along t...
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Episode 45
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1:41:01
Beauty in Reinvention: Narcissistic Abuse, Ozempic, Changing Career Paths & ADHD with Nikki Dwyer #109
In this episode, I sit down with Nikki Dwyer, CEO of Future Beauty, to hear her powerful story of reinvention and resilience. Nikki opens up about breaking free from a toxic relationship, the emotional toll of narcissistic abuse, and how Ozempi...
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Episode 109
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1:42:31
Women in Media: Intimate Image Abuse, Online Safety Laws & Media Ethics with Alexandra Ryan #108
In this episode, I sit down with Alexandra Ryan, founder and CEO of Goss.ie, for an eye-opening conversation about media, advocacy, and resilience. Alexandra shares her personal experience as a victim of non-consensual intimate image sharing an...
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Episode 108
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2:01:27
Childhood Obesity: Bone Health, Movement, and Support for Families with Dr Grace O’Malley #107
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Grace O'Malley, a leading expert in childhood obesity, to explore the complex realities faced by children living in larger bodies. We discuss the societal prejudices they encounter, the challenges their fami...
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Episode 107
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