The Laura Dowling Experience

Send us a text 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 services, the life-saving role of p...

Send us a text 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, success rates, and what really affects e...

Send us a text 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 comprehensive look. With 70-80% of...

Send us a text 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 journey. Sean shares his invaluable...

Send us a text 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, Donnelly’s vision is nothing sh...

Send us a text 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 with loss, only losing her father to w...

Send us a text 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 and her children.  We discussed...

Send us a text 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 James’s Hospital Guide Clinic and Hi...

Send us a text 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 Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for...

Send us a text 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 tonic. You are going to love this podc...

Send us a text 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 Boyne Valley Honey. Boyne Valley H...

Send us a text 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 pessary rings, Botox , vaginal e...

Send us a text 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 is a powerful podcast and a mu...

Send us a text 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 the​ 2024 Breakfast Partner of D...

Send us a text 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, Irelands favourite honey...

Send us a text 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.com/jenniferrock/ To find out more...

Send us a text 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 vaginal issues sh...

Send us a text 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://bethanoriordan.com/ Thank...

Send us a text 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 Laura Dowling please visit htt...

Send us a text 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 relationship with food. To find out m...

Send us a text 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.com/barbaramyweddingmy...

Send us a text 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 and the diagnosis, treatment, and lif...

Send us a text 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 Magilligan, Stephen immersed him...

Send us a text 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 sensation gathering thousands of fol...

Send us a text 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, the rising homel...