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Welcome to Kildare Talks, where we listen & learn from the people who work across the county offering us guidance & support on our health & wellbeing to help us live healthy & well. Hosted by: Anthony O’Prey Health Promotion Officer *Kildare Talks have been developed and produced by the HSE Health Promotion and Improvement Team Dublin South, Kildare, West Wicklow and supported by County Kildare LEADER Partnership
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KIldare Talks Episode 7: Big Boys don’t cry (or should they?)
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In this podcast we delve into some of the issues which impact men’s mental health. These include societal messages relating to what a man’s role should be and how we need to challenge these out-dated ideas. With special guest, Dr. Shane O’Donnell, a HSE Health Promotion & Improvement Officer based in County Kildare. Dr. O’Donnell has a background i…
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Kildare Talks: Episode 6: Guided Mindfulness Meditation with Karl Duffy
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Enjoy a short 10min guided mindfulness session with Karl Duffy. Karl is a Mindfulness trainer, qualified in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programme (MBSR) with the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Karl also maintains a blog called ‘Mindfulbalance’.By County Kildare Leader Partnership CLG
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Kildare Talks - Episode 5: Mindfulness, Singing & Healthy Workplaces
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In this podcast we explore the many benefits to Mindfulness and the different ways to experience it. As many companies become more interested in staff health and wellbeing, we also learn how workplace choirs, such as the HSE Harmonies Choir, can invigorate staff teams while promoting the benefits to Mindfulness. With special guests, Siobhan Mangan,…
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Kildare Talks - Episode 4: I want to Quit
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In this podcast we learn about the HSE’s national Smoking Cessation programme; a free, evidence-based support programme delivered in communities throughout Ireland. We learn about the process and steps offered in a supportive, caring, non-judgemental way. With special guests, Rose-Marie Plant and Dr. Jose Ayala, Health Promotion & Improvement Offic…
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Kildare Talks: Episode 3 Teenage Girls and Sport
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In this podcast we examine a question which is being asked a lot recently; why do young teenage girls leave sport? We explore possible causes, contributing factors and possible reasons with the view to seeking solutions. With special guests, Áine Lyng, Cancer Prevention Officer with the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (and former Co. Waterfor…
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Kildare Talks: Episode 2 Mens Health - Asking for Help
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In this podcast we discuss a diverse range of issues which affect men and their health. We learn about some of the main cancers which typically affect some men as well as how men typically respond to health concerns, both physical and mental. With special guests, Deirdre Bigley, Co-ordinator of the HEADSUP Kildare and Dr. Una Kennedy, GP Advisor to…
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Kildare Talks: Episode 1 Aging with Confidence
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In this podcast we discuss the (not so hidden) secrets to aging well and longevity, both with our physical health and our mental & social health. We learn what we can do to help us adjust to the process of aging and how to embrace our older years with confidence and optimism. With special guests, Denise Croke, Project Co-Ordinator of Older Voices K…
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