Best Dr Doireanns Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Sophie White on Recovery 25:18

5M ago25:18

25:18

I spoke to the author Sophie White about recovery from addiction, about the decision to stop drinking, the first year of sobriety, and why sometimes the later years are even more challenging. The first half of this episode is available to everyone, the second half is available to paid subscribers of my Substack, How to Fall Apart, where you will fi…

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S5 Ep2: BRCA Gene Journey 45:28

6M ago45:28

45:28

I discuss the reality of a BRCA gene mutation diagnosis with Kritsa Costello of BRCA Ireland. Krista shares her incredible, inspiring and courageous story.By Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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Finding Love In An Online World with Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton 54:45

6M ago54:45

54:45

Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton is an Online Psychologist and in this episode we discuss her fascinating findings on how we behave online and how we find love amidst the endless swiping. If you enjoyed this conversation and would like to hear more, or read the How to Fall Apart column, you can go to my Substack, How To Fall Apart.…

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Betsy Cornwell on Finding Home 43:28

6M ago43:28

43:28

I talked to author Betsy Cornwell about being a single parent, finding a home for herself and her son, about creating your community, burnout and financial pressure as a single parent, and her beautiful NYTimes Modern Love essay

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S5 Ep1: Treatment of HPV; Papilocare with Dr. Damian Dexeus. 32:55

7M ago32:55

32:55

I discuss Papilocare, a new over the counter, vaginal gel treatment for HPV with Dr. Damian Dexeus. Dr. Damian Dexeus, Medical Director of the Women's Gynaecological Clinic in Barcelona is a specialist in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. His interests include the study of premature babies, Human papillomavirus (HPV), gynaecological cancer and breast can…

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S4 Ep6: ISGO: Public and Patient Involvement 25:30

7M ago25:30

25:30

"Nothing About Me Without Me": Sharon O’Toole is a senior research fellow in Trinity College Dublin working in the area of gynaecological cancer. She sits on the board of ISGO and co-founded a public and patient involvement group (ISGOPPI) within the society. Public and patient involvement known as PPI is where patients and members of the public ge…

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Life After An ADHD Diagnosis with Sooby Lynch 51:40

7M ago51:40

51:40

How To Fall Apart is a podcast about picking up the pieces. This is our first episode in quite awhile, so maybe just a reminder, this is a podcast of conversations with people who have been through something challenging, about how they coped, and also the times that they struggled to cope, and what that felt like. From now on I'm going to be puttin…

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S4 Ep5: ISGO: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 44:02

7M ago44:02

44:02

Dr. John Coulter, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecological Oncologist and Clinical Lead of The National Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Centre at Cork University Maternity Hospital explains Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, also known as "Molar Pregnancy". Patient advocate, Rachel shares her lived experience of GTD.…

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S4 Ep4: ISGO: Psychosexual Impact of Fertility Treatment and Cancer 35:06

7M ago35:06

35:06

In this episode I speak with Tamsin who discusses the impact of fertility and cancer treatment had and still has on her relationship. I also speak with Dr. Yvonne O'Meara, Systemic Psychotherapist and Psychosocial Oncologist, who gives expert insight in to the psychosexual impact of cancer on relationships. For more information on gynaecological ca…

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S4 Ep3: Redefining Palliative Care. 34:37

9M ago34:37

34:37

In episode 3 of The ISGO podcast we speak with Dr. Karie Dennehy and Dr. Miriam Colleran, Consultants in Palliative Medicine about the care they give to patients and their family. We then speak with Anne, a patient living with Ovarian Cancer; Anne describes what Palliative Medicine means to her. References from our discussion with Dr. Miriam Coller…

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S4 Ep2: ISGO: Living with Ovarian Cancer and PARP Inhibitor Medications. 28:48

9M ago28:48

28:48

In episode 2 of the ISGO podcast, we speak with Dr. Dearbhaile Collins, Consultant Medical Oncologist, who explains medications known as PARP inhibitors, how they work and who they're suitable for. We then speak with Jenny, a patient living with Ovarian Cancer, and who takes a PARP inhibitor medication.…

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S4 Ep1: ISGO: Lived Experience of Genetic Testing. 32:49

10M ago32:49

32:49

Genetic screening is recommended when a specific cancer appears to run in a family. BRCA and Lynch syndrome are two conditions, that when inherited, predispose someone to developing a number of different cancers. BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 are tumour suppressor genes. When they function normally they stop cells in the breast, ovary and other tissues from di…

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S3 Ep5: How to Reduce Risk of Pelvic Floor Injury and Instrumental Delivery During Childbirth; What You Need to Know 54:24

1+ y ago54:24

54:24

Shalini Wiseman is back with her top tips for childbirth and how to reduce risk of pelvic floor injury, episiotomy and instrumental delivery. A must listen for all pregnant women, their partners and anyone on their TTC journeyBy Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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S3 Ep4: Botox to Bladder Retraining; Dr. Breffni Anglim O’Regan explains the causes of and treatment options for urinary incontinence. 52:44

1+ y ago52:44

52:44

Dr. Breffni Anglim O’Regan is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a Subspecialist in Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery in the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital. Dr. Anglim O’Regan explains the lifestyle changes that we can make to strengthen our pelvic floor and reduce severity of urinary incontinence as…

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S3 Ep3: Dr. Mick Crotty, GP with Special Interest in Bariatric Medicine, explains the Science, Physiology and Psychology of Weight Management and Everything We Need to Know About “Weight Management Injections ... 1:15:47

1+ y ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Dr. Mick Crotty is an Irish GP with a special interest in Bariatric Medicine and founder of My Best Weight, a Leading Obesity Management Centre in Europe. In this episode, Dr. Crotty explains why there’s more to weight than “calories in vs. calories out”, how exactly weight management injections work, when Wegovy will be available in Ireland, why h…

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S3 Ep2: “You Should Be Able to Pick Your Vulva Out In a Line Up!” and More Pearls of Wisdom from Leading Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Ms. Shalini Wiseman. 55:59

1+ y ago55:59

55:59

Leading Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Ireland, Ms. Shalini Wiseman shares her passion for empowering women and explains why there’s a lot more to a healthy pelvic floor than doing kegels at the traffic lights! Shalini discusses her more considered and mindful approach to pelvic floor exercises, how she contributes to the management of pelvic floo…

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S3 Ep1: "What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Gut" with Professor Barbara Ryan 59:19

1+ y ago59:19

59:19

Professor Barbara Ryan, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Tallaght University Hospital, one half of The Gut Experts and author of “What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Gut” chats with me about… - the gut-brain-axis - why some people suffer from bloating and other don’t - how our breathing pattern determines how much we bloat…fascinating! - why o…

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Sophie White on putting herself on the page 1:09:29

2+ y ago1:09:29

1:09:29

In this episode I chat to Sophie White about her beautiful collection of essays, Corpsing. We chat about how often times, personal work can begin as one thing and transform into something else, the need to protect the truth and still portray the truth, the tension between needing to create and needing to mother and the process of writing such perso…

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Lynn Ruane on putting herself on the page 1:05:30

2+ y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

I’m lucky enough to get to work with Senator Lynn Ruane regularly through her column for rogue, and she is one of the most emotionally intelligent people I’ve ever met. We talked about the experience of writing her 2018 memoir People Like Me, about revisiting traumatic experiences, and learning how to protect yourself in the present when revisiting…

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S2 Ep6: Breast Cancer 27:06

3y ago27:06

27:06

Mr. Peter O’Leary explains the risk factors for breast cancer as well as the signs, symptoms, treatment and reconstruction options. This podcast is supported by Primark for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.By Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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Doireann Ní Ghríofa on putting herself on the page 1:00:28

3y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Episode one of our latest series of How to Fall Apart - the putting herself on the page series This series was inspired by a conversation Liadan had with writer Doireann Ní Ghríofa, in which Doireann talked about being asked of her book A Ghost in the Throat, it is very exposing, to write about yourself so honestly, how does hat feel? Doireann expl…

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S2 Ep5: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome & Fibroids 35:19

3y ago35:19

35:19

Dr. Vicky O'Dwyer, Obstetrician and Director of Gynaecology at The Rotunda Hospital, discussed the symptoms, diagnosis, fertility implications and treatment options of PCOS and Fibroids.By Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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S2 Ep4: Breastfeeding 52:53

3y ago52:53

52:53

Dr. Meredith Kinoshita, Paediatric SpR, discusses the benefits of breastfeeding as well as identifying ways we can support families who choose breastfeeding. Orla Dorgan, General Practice Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, gives practical advice on how to establish and maintain breastfeeding as well as tips and tricks for…

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S2 Ep3: Anxiety in Children 27:47

3y ago27:47

27:47

Dr. Niamh Lynch, Consultant Paediatrician, describes the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children of different ages and how to speak to children about anxiety.By Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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S2 Ep2: Menopause 44:10

3y ago44:10

44:10

Dr. Deirdre Lundy explains perimenopause and menopause; the symptoms, the diagnosis, treatment and why it's so important for our physical and mental health.By Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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S2 Ep1: Endometriosis 44:39

3y ago44:39

44:39

Dr. Hugh O'Connor, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at The Coombe Hospital in Dublin discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management of endometriosis as well as its impact on fertility, quality of life and pregnancy.By Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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S1 Ep7: Dr. Noirin Russell, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Clinical Director of Cervical Check 24:04

3+ y ago24:04

24:04

In this episode I discuss the new HPV screening program with Dr. Noirin Russell, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Clinical Director of Cervical Check. Dr. Russell explains the changes that came in to effect in July 2020, how HPV effects the cervix and the symptoms of cervical cancer to always get checked.…

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Holly Carpenter on depression 42:11

3+ y ago42:11

42:11

Liadan talks to Holly Carpenter about her depression, about retreating from life when you’re struggling, how friends can help in those moments, toxic positivity on social media, the effect of modelling on her body image, and finding it hard to reach out when you’re struggling. Tw- this conversation covers eating disorders…

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S1 Ep6: Hair Health Part 2 with Dr. Maurice Collins of Hair Restoration Blackrock 31:44

3+ y ago31:44

31:44

In this episode I speak more about hair health and hair restoration with Dr. Maurice Collins, Clinical Director of Hair Restoration Blackrock. Dr. Collins gives some tips on hair care, hair products and the supplements that matter most. The aim of my podcast is to speak with the experts to share the facts. Dr. Collins is passionate about hair healt…

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Living with loss | HTFA with The Irish Cancer Society 1:12:45

3+ y ago1:12:45

1:12:45

This episode of How To Fall Apart with the Irish Cancer Society aims to be a support for all those who are living with loss. I speak to Irish Cancer Society night nurse who talks about the support she offers families in those final hours. Orla Judge talks about how the pain of losing her mum is easing over time and Tríona McCarthy opens up about th…

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Coping with grief and living with loss | HTFA with The Irish Cancer Society 1:03:17

3+ y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Conor Ferguson talks about his wife Keelin Shanley; meeting as teenagers, their life together, her memoir A Light That Never Goes Out, how they coped with her breast cancer diagnosis, and managing grief.

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Living with and beyond breast cancer | HTFA with the Irish Cancer Society 59:46

3+ y ago59:46

59:46

This series of How to Fall Apart with the Irish Cancer Society aims to be a virtual support group for this currently affected by breast cancer. We will talk to women who have themselves received a cancer diagnosis on coping with treatment, living with cancer and what happens in the aftermath. We will also speak to a number of health professionals –…

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Living with cancer with Trina Cleary | HTFA with the Irish Cancer Society 37:51

3+ y ago37:51

37:51

This series of How to Fall Apart with the Irish Cancer Society aims to be a virtual support group for this currently affected by breast cancer. We will talk to women who have themselves received a cancer diagnosis on coping with treatment, living with cancer and what happens in the aftermath. We will also speak to a number of health professionals –…

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The treatment episode | HTFA with The Irish Cancer Society 1:01:19

4y ago1:01:19

1:01:19

This episode looks at the impact of breast cancer treatment, and the ways in which women learn to cope. Aisling Reilly, Aileen Murphy talk about their experiences, and consultant oncologist Dr Cathy Kelly explains what to expect.

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Evelyn O'Rourke on receiving a breast cancer diagnosis when pregnant | HTFA with the Irish Cancer Society 35:58

4y ago35:58

35:58

In 2010, two days after she found out she was pregnant with her second child, broadcaster Evelyn O’Rourke was diagnosed with breast cancer. In the second trimester of her pregnancy she underwent chemotherapy. We talked about how she created a support about her, ‘outsourcing’ parts of her life, how she dealt with the fear, what her husband said to h…

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The diagnosis episode | HTFA with the Irish Cancer Society 22:27

4y ago22:27

22:27

This series of How to Fall Apart with the Irish Cancer Society aims to be a virtual support group for this currently affected by breast cancer. We will talk to women who have themselves received a cancer diagnosis on coping with treatment, living with cancer and what happens in the aftermath. We will also speak to a number of health professionals –…

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Sarah Donovan on her breast cancer diagnosis | HTFA with the Irish Cancer Society 1:07:42

4y ago1:07:42

1:07:42

The first episode in our new series, How to Fall Apart with the Irish Cancer Society.Over eight episodes, we will speak to a number of women about their experiences of cancer, from diagnosis, through treatment, to coping with the aftermath.In this episode Liadán speaks to mother of two Sarah Donovan who was diagnosed with triple negative breast can…

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S1 Ep5: Hair Loss and Hair Health (Part 1) with Dr. Dmitri Wall, Consultant Dermaotologist. 39:41

4y ago39:41

39:41

The aim of my podcast is to share medical information in an easy and understandable way. I ask the experts the questions and they share the facts with us. I hope you enjoy this episode on hair loss and hair health with Consultant Dermatologist at Hair Restoration Blackrock, Dr. Dmitri Wall.By Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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S1 Ep4: Dr. Doireann with Allison Keating, Chartered Psychologist 51:46

4y ago51:46

51:46

In this episode I discuss coping with adversity with Dr. Allison Keating, Chartered Psychologist.By Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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S1 Ep3: Dr. Doireann with The Fertility Hack 49:11

4y ago49:11

49:11

In this episode I discuss optimising fertility, fertility investigations and treatments as well as the psychological impact of infertility with Laura Hackett, Fertility Nurse Specialist at The Waterstone ClinicBy Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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S1 Ep2: Botox, Fillers and Aesthetics with Consultant Surgeon Ms. Eilis Fitzgerald 48:44

4y ago48:44

48:44

In this episode I ask Ms. Eilis Fitzgerald, Consultant in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at The Beacon Hospital, how to safely proceed with Botox and fillers.By Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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S1 Ep1: Women's Health with Dr. Mary Ryan 48:37

4y ago48:37

48:37

In this episode I discuss hormonal imbalance, PMS, periods and all things women's healthBy Dr. Doireann’s Podcast

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Life after cervical cancer with Anne Nally 1:35:32

4y ago1:35:32

1:35:32

Anne Nally was twenty-nine years old and twenty-nine weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with cancer. We talked about how she coped with the treatment involved and the multiple symptoms she continues to suffer eight years later, as well the new Life After Cancer treatment centres she is involved in. Anne is one of the group of Irish women whose s…

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Life after Burnout with Daniella Moyles 52:24

4y ago52:24

52:24

Daniella Moyles talks about coming back from a breakdown, the behaviours that led there and learning to live slow.

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Sophie White interviews Liadan 1:10:14

4y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

In this special episode of How To Fall Apart, Sophie White steps in as host as Lia becomes guest. The friends chat all things book related - from writing process to boundaries to the flower dress renaissance. How to Fall Apart is out now. https://www.easons.com/how-to-fall-apart-liadan-hynes-9781529381214?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0Mb3BRCaARIsAPSNGpWiOK8UiP8xp…

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Life after direct provision 1:12:14

4y ago1:12:14

1:12:14

Ellie Kisyombe talks about grief and trauma in the aftermath of nearly a decade living in Direct Provision, how she is coming to terms with the lost years, and the new home she is building for her family. Liadán also spoke to Katie Mannion, Managing Solicitor with the Irish Refugee Council, who talked about some of the issues being experienced by p…

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The mother episode 1:02:16

4y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

In our latest episode of How to Fall Apart, the Support Series, sponsored by Dunnes Stores, the Mothers' episode, @liadanhynes spoke to a number of mothers about how they are coping since Covid-19 began. How are they balancing career with no childcare, are they managing to mind their mental health? We spoke to @jenniemcginn @nataliebcoleman and @sa…

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Bonus Episode: Stefanie Preissner on loss 1:05:36

4y ago1:05:36

1:05:36

This week we have a second episode, an interview with writer, actor and broadcaster Stefanie Preissner. Stefanie's beloved Nana Eileen Keary passed away last September. In this interview, which took place in two parts, just before Covid-19 restrictions and several weeks into social isolation, Stefanie discussed the nature of grief, our current coll…

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The Grief Episode 1:09:26

4y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

This week's episode of How to Fall Apart, the Support Series, sponsored by Dunnes Stores, is The Grief Episode. Liadan Hynes spoke to Elle Gordon, who lost her father Trevor Gordon, about experiencing the final weeks of a loved one's life as a family in isolation, and the support offered by neighbours from a distance, to Siobhan Cullen whose mother…

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The mental health episode 59:32

4y ago59:32

59:32

This week in the mental health episode, we're covering what's often called reactive depression; depressed feelings caused in reaction to a specific situation, something a lot of us can relate to right now. @liadanhynes spoke to clinical pyschologist Dr Tony Bates @jigsawYMH and Gillian Roddie @evidentiallyyou about how they coped with their own exp…

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