Best Laura Dowling Podcasts (2024)

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Mastering Authentic Communication & Personal Growth with Paul Scanlon #091 1:05:18

6d ago1:05:18

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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. Paul explains how simplifying what you say and cutting out confusing language can help you connect better with others. He also talks about how small daily habits can boost your confidence…

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Life lessons, cholesterol and stretching with the Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling 23:15

27d ago23:15

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The Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling, joined Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Misan Harriman : Bridge building 1:24:01

5d ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Topics covered : George Floyd, Black Lives Matter movement, trauma, racism, empathy, capitalism, celebrity culture, social media, privilege, colonialism, photography, power of film and music, Palestine, injustice, grief, community. My guest this week is photographer, filmmaker, entrepreneur and social activist, the wonderful Misan Harriman. He is m…

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Improving your child’s sleep with Erica Hargaden 25:07

6d ago25:07

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Erica Hargaden, founder of Babogue and certified child sleep consultant joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Professor Ian Robertson: Confidence (re-release) 51:24

13d ago51:24

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Topics covered : Confidence, courage, anxiety, affirmations, bullshitting, self-talk. In this episode I speak to Professor Ian Robertson about confidence. Ian is a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist and he is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading researchers in neuropsychology and he’s also the author of several best-selling books, …

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Navigating Breast Cancer, Mental Health Challenges & Building a Thriving Beauty Business with Eavanna Breen #090 1:00:02

13d ago1:00:02

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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, a…

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The A to Z of Botox with Dr Farah Mydin 22:23

13d ago22:23

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Dr Farah Mydin joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast. Dr Mydin has been practising aesthetics for a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Dr. Katriona O Sullivan : From extreme poverty to award-winning lecturer (re-release) 1:15:19

19d ago1:15:19

1:15:19

Topics covered : Poverty, heroin addiction, neglect, abuse, childhood rape, dysfunction, shame, positive influences, kindness, breaking negative cycles, therapy, recovery, attachment, opportunities, motherhood, education, academia, love, compassion, forgiveness, healing. Please read the full list of topics covered before you listen. I speak to the …

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Global Success, Building VITHIT, Brand Integrity & Family Balance with Gary Lavin #089 1:13:32

20d ago1:13:32

1:13:32

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 experienc…

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Eurovision, Dancing with the Stars and life lessons with Erica Cody 25:11

20d ago25:11

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Artist, Erica Cody, joined Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Failures In Irish Pre-Hospital Care Costs Lives And Why This Needs To Change- Dr. Lisa Cunningham #088 1:53:00

27d ago1:53:00

1:53:00

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. We explore the challenges faced by emergency …

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Navigating Fertility: Age, Emotional Hurdles & IVF Insights with Dr. John Kennedy 2:04:04

1M ago2:04:04

2:04:04

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, succe…

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Making people laugh with Comedian Emma Doran 25:05

1M ago25:05

25:05

Comedian, Emma Doran joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Understanding and Managing Sarcoidosis with Professor Seamus Donnelly #086 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

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 …

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Flat tummies, diets and how to lose 5lbs, Karl answers the top listener questions 21:22

1M ago21:22

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How do you get a flatter tummy? What does it take to lose 5lbs before your holiday? And how do you stick to a new diet? In today’s episode, I dive into the tummies, weight loss and diets. Producer, JJ Clarke, joins me on the show to discuss the most common questions I get asked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Unlocking Fitness Potential and Longevity with Sean Kinane: VO2 Max, Personalized Training & Health Insights 1:11:57

2M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

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 j…

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“How I lost 8 stone in 15 months” ~ with personal development coach, David Kennedy 25:34

2M ago25:34

25:34

Folks, change is hard, but transformation is even harder. My guest this week on the Real Health podcast lost eight stone (50kg) in 15 months and now helps others make positive and sustainable life changes. David Kennedy is CEO of Lifestyle Development and online personal development coach for the farming niche. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Minister Stephen Donnelly - Transforming Women's Healthcare & Tackling Systemic Inequalities 2:22:08

2M ago2:22:08

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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, Donnel…

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Psychologist, Neuroscientist and best-selling author, Sabina Brennan, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast. 25:43

2M ago25:43

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How do we get what we want out of life? How do we manifest what is on the inside into reality? In her new book, The Neuroscience of Manifesting, psychologist, neuroscientist, and best-selling author, Sabina Brennan demystifies this space with hard science. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Revisited: Fridge Makeover and food safety with Agnes Bouchier-Hayes 13:20

2M ago13:20

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It’s fair to say, I’m a bit obsessed with my fridge. In this episode from the vault we revisit my conversation with home economist at TUS Midwest, Agnes Bouchier-Hayes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Roseanna Ruane : Saoírse's legacy 1:37:51

2M ago1:37:51

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Topics covered : Childhood cancer, grief, perspective, gratitude. In this episode I speak to Roseanna Ruane about her wonderful daughter Saoírse who sadly passed away in March this year. We spoke a few weeks ago and in this heart-breaking conversation she talks about Saoirse, the kind and wise girl that she was, from her first cancer diagnosis when…

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Addiction, Relapse and Tragic Loss with Brenda Dennehy's powerful journey #083 1:29:54

2M ago1:29:54

1:29:54

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 wit…

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Life lessons and making Irish cool with Múinteoir Mollie 24:10

2M ago24:10

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Mollie Guidera, aka Múinteoir Mollie, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Solo Parent to CEO: Building a Business Against All Odds with Sinead Crowther #082 1:39:24

2M ago1:39:24

1:39:24

Solo Parent to CEO: Building a Business Against All Odds with Sinead Crowther Sinead Crowther is the Founder and CEO of the children’s soothing lollipops Tonstix. We spoke about building a business from the ground up as a lone parent of 4 with no money and how her son's near death experience pushed her to fulfil her dream of a better life for her a…

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Caffeine, fad diets and lots more with registered dietitian Sophie Pratt 21:20

2M ago21:20

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Registered dietitian, Sophie Pratt, joined Karl Henry on this week’s episode to discuss caffeine, fertility and online fad diets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Farah Nabulsi : Award winning filmmaker 56:42

3M ago56:42

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Topics covered : Resistance, solidarity, grief, finding purpose, empathy and selective empathy, creativity, racism, colonisation, injustice, double standards, hypocrisy, soft power. This week I speak to Oscar nominated and BAFTA Award winning Palestinian British filmmaker and human rights advocate, Farah Nabulsi. She lives in London with her husban…

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Genital Herpes, Thrush, Warts & HPV with Consultant in Genitourinary medicine, Dr Aisling Loy. #081 1:23:51

3M ago1:23:51

1:23:51

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. Dr Aisling Loy is a consultant in genitourinary medicine in Saint Jame…

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Skincare SOS with Professor Nicola Ralph 24:09

3M ago24:09

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Consultant dermatologist and co-owner of the Institute of Dermatologists in Ballsbridge, Professor Nicola Ralph joins Karl on the show this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Revisited: The phone addiction episode with psychotherapist Hilda Burke 13:19

3M ago13:19

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On this week’s episode of Real Health, we are looking at phone usage and when it can start to have a negative impact on our lives. With daily tasks and communication more dependent on smart devices than ever, how can you recognise when normal usage has tipped into dangerous territory? To discuss this, I am joined by psychotherapist and author of th…

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Irish Women Written out of History with Clodagh Finn #080 1:12:20

3M ago1:12:20

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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 Instagra…

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“I’d have serious concerns about my children playing professional rugby” ~ with author Sam Peters 19:20

3M ago19:20

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Author of Concussed: Sport’s Uncomfortable Truth and former Mail on Sunday Rugby Correspondent, Sam Peters joins Karl on the show this week. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code HEALTH and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll voucher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Interior Design - Benefits, budgets & trends! 26:33

3M ago26:33

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Topics covered : Interior design, discovering your own style, trends. In this bite-sized episode I chat to interior designer Tiffany Jones of Beach House Interiors. Tiffany lives in Clare with her husband Wayne and their 3.5 year old son Guy. If you’re following me on Instagram you might be aware that we recently moved into our forever home by the …

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Wild swimming in Ireland with Channel swimmer Maureen McCoy 24:37

3M ago24:37

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On the Real Health Podcast this week, Karl Henry is joined by author of ‘The Complete Book of Wild Swimming in Ireland,’ swimming coach, sports therapist and competitive long-distance swimmer, Maureen McCoy. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code HEALTH and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll vouch…

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Laura Dowling : The fabulous pharmacist! 58:53

3M ago58:53

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Topics covered : Women’s health – sex, miscarriage, perimenopause, incontinence, shedding shame; motherhood and Mum guilt, Gaza and social media censorship. This week I speak to business owner, podcaster and personality, Laura Dowling, known online as the Fabulous Pharmacist. Laura lives in Dublin, with her husband Frank, their 3 boys who are 16, 1…

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“Don’t be afraid to put yourself forward for things” ~ Life lessons with Anna Daly 25:27

3M ago25:27

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On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl Henry is joined by TV presenter, Founder of Little Bliss and broadcaster, Anna Daly. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code HEALTH and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll voucher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Karen Dempsey : The Bald Priestess & Entheos Ireland 1:25:20

3M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

Topics covered : Alopecia Universalas, positive birth story, empowerment, inequality, activism, allyship, grief, miscarriage, still birth, episiotomy, PRIDE, colonisation. This week I speak to celebrant and director of Entheos Ireland, Karen Dempsey, also known as The Bald Priestess. Karen lives in Dublin, with her husband Liam, their son Beineán (…

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Constipation : Why you can’t go and what you can do about it 41:01

3M ago41:01

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Topics covered : Fibre, relaxation, routine, sleep, gut-brain axis, impact of stress, IBS, microbiome, biotics. Registered dietitian Lorraine Cooney has just released her book ‘Why you can’t go and what you can do to find life changing relief from constipation’ and this conversation is all about that! She talks about the importance of fibre, relaxa…

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Sleep SOS: How to unwind and during the bright summer months with sleep expert Tom Coleman 24:53

4M ago24:53

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On The Real Health podcast this week, Karly Henry is joined by health scientist, sleep coach and podcast host, Tom Coleman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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What to do when things go ‘tits up’ with breast cancer survivor Dearbhaile O’Hare 23:08

4M ago23:08

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This week on the Real Health podcast, Karl Henry is joined by author of ‘Things went tits up!’ and breast cancer survivor, Dearbhaile O’Hare. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code HEALTH and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll voucher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Real Health Revisited: How to be your own therapist with Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane 13:14

4M ago13:14

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On the Real Health podcast this week Karl is joined by Trichologist and founder of Trua and Remi, Claire Fullam. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code HEALTH and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll voucher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Summer Tips for getting and staying in shape 20:02

4M ago20:02

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On this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast, Karl Henry runs through his top tips for getting and staying in shape for the summer months. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code HEALTH and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll voucher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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