Best Stephen Dowling Podcasts (2024)

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

2h ago1:13:32

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

7d ago1:53:00

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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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My Distillery Chat with Sarah Dowling, Cooley Distillery's Head Blender 1:40:04

4d ago1:40:04

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Join me for My Distillery Chat with Sarah Dowling, Cooley Distillery's Head Blender. I have wanted to see beyond the gates of the iconic Cooley Distillery for years. I finally got the opportunity and Head Blender and ex Distillery Manager Sarah Dowling showed me around. To say it was amazing is an understatement. It turns out that Cooley is a littl…

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

14d ago2:04:04

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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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My Wee Pub Chat with Anthony & Katie Sheehy 2:38:41

9d ago2:38:41

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Join me for My Wee Pub Chat with Anthony & Katie Sheehy. Anthony & Katie founded Irish Whiskey Auctions, the monthly whiskey auction in Ireland and sponsor of Whiskey Chats. They then co-founded Irish Whiskey Experiences with Barry Chandler, where they have had huge successes with their Whiskey Bus tours and upcoming Whiskey Cruise in Nov 2025. But…

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

21d ago1:03:57

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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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My Distillery Chat with Tracey Clarke in Kilbeggan 1:22:00

24d ago1:22:00

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Join me for My Distillery Chat with Tracey Clarke in Kilbeggan. Tracey has worked as a Tour Guide in Kilbeggan Distillery for over 23yrs. She is part of the local community and would have grown up knowing it as the Old Locke's Distillery, after the family that previously owned it and ran it. It is an amazingly well preserved example of Victorian, I…

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

28d ago1:11:57

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

1M 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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My Chat with Enguerrand Vandenbossche 1:19:55

1M ago1:19:55

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Join me for My Chat with Enguerrand Vandenbossche. Enguerrand is a French trained cooper, who was the Head Cooper in Tullamore Dew Distillery until 2022, owned by Beam Suntory, after working in France and for a time in Scotland at some of their industrial cooperages. For the past 2yrs, he has been working at the Good Spirits Co. in Dundalk. They ar…

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

1M ago1:29:54

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

2M ago1:39:24

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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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My Distillery Chat with Gearóid Cahill in Slane Distillery 1:31:15

2M ago1:31:15

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Join me for My Distillery Chat with Gearóid Cahill in Slane Distillery. Gearóid is one of the only Master Brewers AND Master Distillers working in the alcohol industry. He spent nearly 20yrs as one of Diageo's top brewers, before going to work as Head Distiller for the fledgling Slane Distillery in Co. Meath, in the shadow of the famous concert ven…

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

2M ago1:23:51

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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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My Distillery Chat with Connor Howlett at Stillgarden 53:59

2M ago53:59

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Join me for My Distillery Chat with Connor Howlett at Stillgarden Distillery, in the heart of Dublin city. Connor has worked as a brand ambassador and chief gardener at Stillgarden for a couple of years now, after he finished his English and Film degree in 2021. He is very passionate about creating spirits of real integrity and it was a pleasure to…

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

2M 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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My Historic Bottle Chat with Leo Phelan 1:38:40

2M ago1:38:40

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Join me for My Historic Bottle Chat with Leo Phelan. Leo is a lifelong whiskey enthusiast. He has been knee deep in the Irish whiskey world for over 20yrs. He is a founding member and former president of the Irish Whiskey Society. He has become one of the authorities on historic Irish whiskey bottles in Ireland and is regularly consulted on authent…

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My Peated Garden Chat with JP, Kevin & Aidan part 1 1:55:43

3M ago1:55:43

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Join me for My Peated Garden Chat with JP, Kevin & Aidan. JP O'Riordan, Kevin Murphy & Aidan McGovern called up to my back garden and we had a fantastic afternoon chatting about peated/ turfed/ smoky whiskeys, beer and a cocktail. I love recording the Garden Chats, they're the most fun. Always good to share great drops with buddies. This is part 1,…

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INTA # 9 - WC Mogul 23/24 Season Wrap 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

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In this episode I am joined by former Olympic coach Rob Kober and Olympians Bobby Aldighieri and Emerson Smith. We wrap up the 24/25 World Cup Season. Enjoy! #whatdrivesyou

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#56 - John Dowling - Legendary Freestyle Coach 1:03:07

4M ago1:03:07

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John Dowling is one of the greatest coaches in the history of freestyle mogul skiing. Between his time at Team Breckenridge and at Team Summit, John has coached several members of the U.S. Ski Team. He has also coached Olympians, world champions, national champions, World Cup event winners and World Cup overall winners. These are only a few on John…

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My Chat with John O'Connell in West Cork Distillers 1:10:23

4M ago1:10:23

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Join me for My Chat with John O'Connell in West Cork Distillers in Skibbereen. My wife Sonya and I visited John on a very, very rainy Saturday afternoon and we were welcomed with open arms. What an amazing distillery John O'Connell, Ger McCarthy and Denis McCarthy have built. Supporting well over 200 local jobs in their locality, buying only Irish …

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#55 - Chuck Martin - Olympian, World Championship Medalist, 4X World Pro Mogul Tour Champion 57:26

4M ago57:26

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Chuck Martin is an Olympian, World Championship Medalist, 4 Time World Pro Mogul Tour Champion. He spent 7 years on the US Ski Team and skied in over 90 World Cups with 8 Podiums and a win. In this episode we discuss Chuck’s Career as an athlete and his time creating and running Mogul Logic Ski camps. We also discuss Chuck’s current role Coaching t…

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My Chat with Stephen D'alton, co-author of Wise's Irish Whiskey 1:42:01

4M ago1:42:01

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Join me for My Chat with Stephen D'alton, co-author of Wise's Irish Whiskey book. Stephen recently collaborated with the legendary Midleton Master Distiller Emeritus Barry Crockett on a book detailing the story behind the distilling Wise family dynasty in Cork. The Wise's once ran the highest output Irish Whiskey distillery in the 1800's, at North …

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World Records, Disability and Success with Dr. Sinead Kane #079 1:52:11

4M ago1:52:11

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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…

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Post-partum care requires teamwork, anxiety in children and teenagers, with Dr. William Kinsella #078 1:46:16

4M ago1:46:16

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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 …

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Prolapse, incontinence, UTIs and mesh surgeries with Dr Breffni Anglim O’Regan #077 59:14

5M ago59:14

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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…

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My Chat with Bill Lark, the Godfather of Australian Whiskey 1:43:51

5M ago1:43:51

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Join me for My Chat with Bill Lark, the Godfather of Australian Whiskey. Bill & his wife Lyn were responsible for reigniting the Australian whiskey industry in the early 90's. His brand Lark Distillery is still going and he is still involved in Lark Distillery in an ambassadorial role. His is a truly fascinating tale of what you can achieve when yo…

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Prof. Helen Heneghan talks all things Bariatric Surgery #076 1:49:22

5M ago1:49:22

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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…

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Tan, brand building and living with no regrets with Marissa Carter #075 1:37:17

5M ago1:37:17

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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…

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My Tasmanian Whiskey Garden Chat 1:42:38

5M ago1:42:38

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Join me for My Tasmanian Whiskey Garden Chat with Dan, Paul Costello & JP. This Garden Chat was recorded a couple of months back. I was gifted a box of Tasmanian Whiskey samples from Transportation Whiskey founder John Halton up at Belfast Whiskey Week 2023, who is one of the biggest advocates for Irish Whiskey in Australia and Tassie Whiskey in Ir…

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Kinks, Consent, Porn, Dating & Sexual Violence with Dr Caroline West #074 2:13:07

5M ago2:13:07

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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…

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Sexuality, Skincare, Building A Business And Teen Motherhood with Jennifer Rock #073 1:40:26

6M ago1:40:26

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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…

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My Garden Chat with Dan, Paul & JP 2:09:57

6M ago2:09:57

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Join me for My Garden Chat with Dan Pennington, Paul Costello & JP O'Riordan. My 3 buddies called up to my back garden a couple of weeks ago and we cracked open many bottles and samples of liquids we had never heard of. Join us as we discover some amazing new liquds and spirits and have a laugh aswell along the way. This episode of the podcast is s…

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My Chat with Alex Thomas, Bushmill's Master Blender 1:38:20

7M ago1:38:20

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Join me for My Chat with Alex Thomas, Master Blender with Bushmill's Distillery. Alex has spent most of her career in Bushmill's. A couple of year's ago she was afforded the honour of developing her own brand within the distillery and so The Sextant was born. From there she progressed from Master Blender of The Sextant to Master Blender of Bushmill…

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My Chat with Ronan Collins from Redacted Independent Bottlers 1:16:43

7M ago1:16:43

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Join me for My Chat with Ronan Collins from Redacted Independent Bottlers. I met up with Ronan before Xmas in The Palace bar on Fleet St in Dublin. We had a great chat about Ronan and Michael Cowman's new Indy Bottler company, Redacted. Redacted have 2 releases to date - Killowen Single Cask and their new 200ml 'Naggin' series, the first being a 20…

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Mood Changes, Weight Gain & All Things Menopause with Dr Deirdre Lundy - #72 1:50:45

7M ago1:50:45

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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…

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My Chat with Gavin Clifford from Garden County Distillery 57:56

7M ago57:56

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Join me for My Chat with Gavin Clifford from Garden County Distillery. Their new distillery is not producing just yet, but it's not for the lack of equipment. It's all there and they are on the cusp of turning on the stills in the very near future, so it was great to get the opportunity to see Garden County Distillery in this fledging stage. This e…

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Teens and Anxiety, Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation with Bethan O'Riordan #71 1:26:14

7M ago1:26:14

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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://…

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Hypnotherapy, Trauma and Addiction with Rachel Gotto #70 1:31:19

8M ago1:31:19

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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…

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My Walking Chat with Ger Garland from Keepers Heart Whiskey 1:13:37

8M ago1:13:37

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Join me for My Walking Chat with Ger Garland from Keepers Heart Whiskey. Ger and I walked around Dublin city centre before Xmas, to shoot the breeze and catch up on his new role as Global Brand Advocacy Manager for Keepers Heart, having spent most of his career as one of the faces of Irish Distillers / Midleton. The eagle eyed amongst you will have…

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Rejecting the diet mentality - how intuitive eating saved Sinead from binge eating and gave her a healthy relationship with food - Sinead Crowe #69 1:20:24

8M ago1:20:24

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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…

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My Chat with Dave Mulligan in Bar 1661 45:05

8M ago45:05

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Join me for My Chat with Dave Mulligan in Bar 1661. Dave opened Bar 1661 a number of years ago, to showcase poitín and cocktails. In those few short years, he has built one of the most respected cocktail bars in Europe, won multiple awards including Best Bar at the Irish Bar of the Year Awards in 2022 and has attracted some of the best bar staff in…

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Non Religious Weddings And Women's Safety In Ireland! What's The Connection? #68 1:29:20

8M ago1:29:20

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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…

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My Chat with Dr Jack O'Shea in Clontarf Castle 1:08:23

8M ago1:08:23

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Join me for My Chat with Dr Jack O'Shea in Clontarf Castle. Jack started his distilling career in 1979 with Cooley Distillery. He has worked around the world, helped and advised many of our current distilleries to get started, educated many of the distillers currently working in the whiskey industry through his teaching with the Institute of Brewin…

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Psychedelic Mushrooms, Ayahuasca, Cacao, And Living With The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) with Nicky Halliday #67 1:14:13

8M ago1:14:13

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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…

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Stephen Greer, Ex Inmate, Drug Dealer & Ex-Loyalist Paramilitary Talks About How Art Saved His Life! #066 2:05:19

9M ago2:05:19

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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…

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Sabrina Hill on Hyperemesis in pregnancy, Postnatal Depression & Water Damage on Hair! 2:00:47

9M ago2:00:47

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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…

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Politics, Crazy House Prices & Vacant Homes with Ciarán Mulqueen #064 1:41:27

9M ago1:41:27

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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, …

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My Chat with Barry Crockett at the silent North Mall Distillery 1:28:02

9M ago1:28:02

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Join me for My Chat with Barry Crockett at the silent North Mall Distillery in the heart of Cork City. This is a cracking episode. What an amazing chance I got, to record with one of the most significant distillers of the modern era. Barry took over as Master Distiller from his father Max Crockett, at the old Midleton Distillery; at the time when t…

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My 2nd Chat with Fionnán O'Connor 2:03:23

9M ago2:03:23

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Join me for My 2nd Chat with Fionnán O'Connor. This episode with Fionnán was recorded just after he submitted his doctural thesis on Historic Irish Mashbills and then embarked on a trip to Italy and France, visiting distilleries, libraries, universities and places of significance in the history of distilling in Europe. He had a very interesting jou…

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