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…

In this episode Matteo Trentin joins me to share his amazing cycling life story. Matteo has raced pretty much every road race you can think of throughout his career and is one of a select group of riders to have won stages in all 3 Grand Tours. We chat about his progression from racing Road and Cyclocross in Italy as a Junior to heading all over th…

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…

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…

In this episode I am joined by current Under 23 British National Road Race Champion and rider for Fenix-Deceuninck, Flora Perkins. After racing on the road and track as a youth, Flora's time on the bike as a Junior was affected by the Covid pandemic but success in the Netherlands at the end of 2021 led Flora to join Le Col Wahoo the following year.…

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…

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…

For this episode I am joined by British rider Josh Giddings. Currently riding for Lotto Dstny Development Team, Josh has recently signed a 2 year Pro contract and is stepping up the Lotto Dstny World Tour team. Josh grew up riding and racing on the road and on the track and had success in both as a youth including winning the Youth Tour of Assen an…

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.By Laura Dowling

I'm excited to be back with a brand new episode of Cycling Talk Podcast and to be joined by a rider from my home county of Devon and rider for Cofidis, Harrison Wood. Harrison and I chat about growing up riding and racing in Devon and what its like to go from racing a small mixed age group field around Torbay Velopark for Mid Devon Cycling Club to …

Dr. Sinead Kane has 5% vision and is legally blind, she qualified as the first visually impaired solicitor in Ireland in 2009. She holds two PhD doctorates, lectures in UCC and she is also an athlete who holds two Guinness world records for running. She is an international keynote speaker on resilience, mindset and teamwork. She is an absolute toni…

Dr. William Kinsella and Laura discuss the importance of the entire family being involved in post-partum care and how the Australian model of care after a baby is born inspired him to set up @nest.familyirl . They also discuss anxiety in children and teenagers and William’s thoughts on general practice in Ireland. This episode is brought to you by …

For this episode I am joined by rider for La Conti Groupama FDJ and Great Britain, Noah Hobbs. Noah and I chat about growing up riding and racing in the UK and Europe as a youth rider before Covid hit in his 2nd year as an under 16. After losing most of his track and road seasons in 2020, Noah then made great progress as a Junior, representing Team…

Prolapse, incontinence, UTIs and mesh surgeries with Dr Breffni Anglim O’Regan Dr Breffni Anglim O’Regan is a urogynaecologist and an expert in pelvic floor health. We discussed pelvic floor reconstructive surgery, including the controversial mesh surgeries, and why Dr Breffni would like to see them reintroduced back into Ireland. We also discussed…

Helen is a consultant surgeon at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin and has co-authored 60 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has written 5 book chapters on the topics of bariatric and endocrine surgery. Prof. Helen Heneghan, bariatric surgeon, discusses obesity, bariatric surgery, its success rates, costs, side effects and waiting lists. This…

Joining me for this episode is Australian road rider currently racing with Q36.5, Cyrus Monk. Cyrus and I chat about his early memories of cycling as well as playing lots of other sports before heading to University and starting on his path to become a professional cyclist. Cyrus has raced all over the world with teams of all different levels from …

Founder and CEO of Cocoa Brown and Carter Beauty Cosmetics , the OG tan QUEEN Marissa Carter talks about building her business , juggling motherhood and what drives her to succeed. This episode is brought to you by Boyne Valley Honey. This year, Boyne Valley Honey is excited to announce that they have partnered with Pieta House to officially become…

Dr Caroline, a Sex & Intimacy and Sexual Violence Educator, joins Laura for an insightful conversation on different kind of Kinks, Dublin's Red Light District, Consent, Porn, Dating & Sexual Violence. Connect with Dr Caroline on https://iamcarolinewest.com/ This podcast has been sponsored by https://www.boynevalley.com/brands/boyne-valley-honey, Ir…

For this episode I am joined by British rider for Canyon-SRAM, Alice Towers. Alice and I chat about her progression through youth racing, starting with cafe rides with her dad and brother before joining her local club and beginning to train and race. Alice was a Junior when we went into Lockdown in 2020 and we talk about the impact this had on her …

Today I am joined by former British Track and road rider now racing for France, Oscar Nilsson-Julien. Oscar grew up in London riding and racing as part of VCL cycling club. We chat about his progression through the youth and junior categories, the people who he raced with and the multiple British National titles he achieved. After competing as part…

Jennifer Rock (aka The Skin Nerd) and founder of SKINGREDIENTS joins Laura for a lovely chat about all things skincare and being a successful woman in business. We get a lovely insight into her personal life and her journey form a teen pregnancy and to finally figuring out her sexuality in her thirties. Connect with Jennifer https://www.instagram.c…

For this episode I am joined my British Junior road and cyclocross rider Seb Grindley. I've followed Seb's progress since 2021 and after having him on the pod as a guest as part of a team episode a few years ago, I really wanted the opportunity to have a proper chat with Seb about his life in cycling so far. Seb started riding with his dad when he …

Today I am joined by female British road rider for Movistar Team, Claire Steels. After growing up playing field hockey, Claire studied Psychology with Sports Science at university before getting into running and then duathlon which led to her representing Team GB in her age group. Alongside setting up her own personal training business, Claire bega…

In this week's Laura Dowling Experience Podcast, Dr Deirdre Lundy talks about mood changes, weight gain & all things menopause. Dr Deirdre Lundy, specialist in Women’s Health and Menopause and author of "The Menopause" shares her expertise and valuable insights into the physical and emotional changes that accompany menopause. From hot flashes to va…

This week I am joined by Swiss mountain bike rider for Ghost Factory Racing Team Nicole Koller. I'm so grateful to Nicole for sharing the highs and lows of her life in cycling so far. We chat about growing up cycling with her brothers, her progression through the Junior category and becoming the XCO Junior World Champion. We also chat about moving …

In this week's Laura Dowling Experience Podcast, Bethan O' Riordan, Psychotherapist, talks about Teens and Anxiety, Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation. Bethan is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist who offers Psychotherapy, Counselling and Parenting Support. Connect with Bethan: https://www.instagram.com/bethan.oriordan?igsh=MW1jZ3J6bjkyaWw2Nw== https://…

In this week's Laura Dowling Experience Podcast, Rachel Gotto talks about hypnotherapy, trauma and addiction to prescription medication. Rachel is a personal success coach, clinical hypnotherapist and speaker. Connect with Rachel https://www.instagram.com/rachelvgotto?igsh=MXVpczNvMGNkbXJjeg== To find out more information about fabuwellness and Lau…

I'm back for season 5 of Cycling Talk Podcast where I am joined by Pro and young riders in all disciplines of cycling to share their cycling life story so far. For this episode I am joined by under 23 rider for Great Britain and Trinity Racing, Bob Donaldson. Bob and I chat through his early experiences on the Road and Track through to his progress…

Sinéad Crowe is four years into recovery from binge eating. The Galway-based mother of four, whose full-time job is in nursing, and who is now also an intuitive eating counsellor, traces the origin of her problems back to attending a slimming club as a teenager. Find out how intuitive eating saved Sinead from binge eating and gave her a healthy rel…

Celebrant & Solemniser Barbara talks openly to Laura Dowling about being a teacher in the week and celebrant & solemniser by weekends, the Ashling Murphy case, and how her death led to the Gardai acting on years of pleas for help over the continuous stalking she was exposed to that just wouldn't go away! Connect with Barbara https://www.instagram.c…

Laura Dowling talks to Nicky Halliday, nutritionist and natural chef about life and discovery through the psychedelic experiences of the Ayahuasca ceremony, following your inner beliefs and emotions, and taking action from a place of love! Long time sufferer of the HPV virus Nicky talks openly about the advances and development of AHCC Mushrooms an…

During this week's episode of The Laura Dowling Experience Podcast, Laura talks to Stephen Greer, ex-Loyalist paramilitary, drug dealer and addict, and convicted terrorist on how he found art in prison and how he has turned his life around and now goes back into prisons to empower other inmates through art & design. While incarcerated at HMP Magill…

In this week's episode of The Laura Dowling Experience, Laura talks to Sabrina Hill, Internet sensation and influencer about her rise to influencer stardom, motherhood, and hairdressing. With over 17 years of industry experience and an award-winning salon to her name, Sabrina Hill is a recognisable name in Irish hairdressing and an internet sensati…

Homeless Crisis In Ireland - Ciarán Mulqueen discusses with Laura Dowling, Irish Politics, Crazy House Prices & Vacant Homes in episode 64 of the Laura Dowling Experience Podcast. Ciarán, author of 'How to Buy a Home in Ireland' and founder of the ' @crazyhouseprices social media accounts talks openly with Laura about buying a property in Ireland, …

In this week's Podcast Episode, Laura Dowling, interviews Rebecca O'Dwyer, MD, and together they discuss Rebecca's knowledge of the treatment and research of Epilepsy in all age groups. Laura and Rebecca also talk openly about being a woman in medicine, sexual harassment, her Irish heritage, divorce, dating and motherhood, and traveling the world t…

Clare Daly, Female Irish Politician and member of the European Parliament for Ireland | Discusses with Laura Dowling from the Laura Dowling Experience about Irish Politics and where Ireland stands in Europe as an independent country. Laura and Clare Daly talk openly about the Dublin riots. Migration in and out of Ireland, Israel Palestinian War, Ru…

For this special episode I welcome back British Track and Road rider Ben Wiggins. After talking to Ben in early 2022, he joins me again to talk about his time as a Junior in 2022 and 2023. We chat about how he has progressed as a rider and the experiences he has had including being part of Team GB at a number of Nation's Cup events, riding at Track…

Cancel Culture On Social Media | Experiencing War As A Child | Episode 61 of The Laura Dowling Experience. Prof El-Khuffash, speaks openly to Laura during this podcast episode about the growing 'cancel culture' on social media, speaking the truth and why he decided to remove an article he published on social media due to the aftermath of experienci…

This podcast has been sponsored by @boynevalleyhoney. Manuka honey is tasty and good for you this winter 🍯 🤤 Thank you Boyne Valley Manuka Honey for tasting absolutely delicious AND for sponsoring my winter wellness podcast series. Make sure to pick up Boyne Valley Mauka Honey in your local supermarket and get Winter ready. Check out @boynevalleyho…

For this episode I am joined by road rider Rory Townsend who represents Ireland and will be joining Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team for 2024. Rory is well known by British an Irish fans after spending a number of years as part of Wiv SunGod, racing both domestically and around the world. We chat about some of his early memories of racing in Qatar and China,…

This podcast has been sponsored by @boynevalleyhoney manuka honey - is tasty and good for you this winter 🍯 🤤 Thank you Boyne Valley Manuka Honey for tasting absolutely delicious AND for sponsoring my winter wellness podcast series. Make sure to pick up Boyne Valley Mauka Honey in your local supermarket and get Winter ready. Check out @boynevalleyh…

Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri discusses the Muslim faith and Islam and what it means to be a Muslim and discusses some of the practices associated with the Muslim faith such as abstaining from certain foods and drink, the practices of prayer, women and Islam, Islamophobia extremists, Gaza, Palestine and the Israel conflict and why diplomacy is the only …

Let’s talk about women’s boobs, with Ms. Éilis Fitzgerald - Episode #057 of the Laura Dowling Podcast Dr. Éilis Fitzgerald is a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reduction and the effect of large breasts on women's health. More information about breast reduction can be found here https://www.fitzgeraldplasticsurgery.... Breast reduction is …

In this episode I am joined by young British Road and Track rider, Matthew Brennan. As a youth, Matty enjoyed riding multiple disciplines and achieved some great results in races around the UK before joining Fensham Howes MAS Design race team as a junior. Matty has raced in some of the top junior races in Europe on the road and track, gaining a hug…

This is one thought provoking episode! Meghan O Neill discusses working in the adult industry, online hate, her kids , past trauma and how she sees her career progressing. Brought to you by @boynevalleyhoney manuka honey - tasty and good for you this winter 🍯 🤤 Thank you Boyne valley manuka honey for tasting absolutely delicious AND for sponsoring …

Hormonal health with the one and only Dr. Mary Ryan ✨ We talk all things hormones and how women can help and empower themselves through all stages of life. NOT TO BE MISSED!! Thank you Boyne valley manuka honey for tasting absolutely delicious AND for sponsoring my winter wellness podcast series. Weather is getting colder and Boyne valley Mauka hon…

For this episode I am joined by young British road rider Jack Rootkin-Gray. After seeing Solihull Cycling Club training in his local park, Jack found a love of cycling, joining the club and starting to ride and race with them. As a youth rider Jack enjoyed some strong results including 2nd in the GC in the Youth Isle of Man stage race and winning N…

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Teenage girls , their periods, PCOS, gyne issues, anxiety and so much more. This is a podcast for anyone with daughters, granddaughters, nieces, young female cousins and friends. Empowering and uplifting you will come away educated and enlightened. I speak with consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist Dr. Geraldine Connolly and yoga instructor & Ayu…

This week I am joined by Junior British multi disciple rider Imogen Wolff. Growing up with cycling parents Imogen has always enjoyed being on a bike. After starting out with cyclocross, Imogen soon started racing on the road and then on the track. Imogen has competed in some huge races for Great Britain including the Road World Championships in Gla…