The Laura Dowling Experience

Send us a text Siobhan Murray discusses how we can support our physical, emotional, mental and social health to achieve a sense of overall wellbeing.  Siobhan shares her unique life experiences as a neurodivergent person.  A perpetual "people pleaser", this led her to constantly push herself to prove her worth to others, ultimately resulting in burnout. This continued for 20 years, with...

Send us a text Fr Peter McVerry is social activist and a strong advocate for those who have no voice in society.  He is a critic of government policy on issues such as homelessness, drugs and criminal justice. He founded the Peter McVerry Trust over twenty years ago, which has progressed from a three-bedroom flat in Ballymun to becoming one of the country’s largest organisations responding to the...

Send us a text ***CORRECTION *** T he cut off of 23 weeks gestation does NOT apply if the fetus  has a life limiting abnormality which will result in the death of the fetus either before or within 28 days of birth . Women CAN avail  of a termination and there is no upper limit of gestation in these cases. We discuss this point at 4:37 mins  **The abortion process is different after 22+6 days. 🤰 D...

Send us a text A poignant, heart-breaking yet also inspirational story.  In her own words, Kathleen tells the story of her life before and after her two sons Eoghan, aged 10, and Ruairi, aged 5, were killed by their father ten years ago. The Laura Dowling Experience is also brought to you today by fabü SHROOMS MENO & PERI. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, fabulous pharmacist, to supp...

Send us a text This was a fun and light-hearted chat with reality TV star and disability campaigner Paddy Smyth. We talked about the challenges growing up in Ireland as  a young gay man with disabilities,  the evolution of his career, and the dating scene (even Grindr!), The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabÜ  SHROOMS IMMUNE.  A unique blend of Cordyceps and Chaga mushrooms with Vi...

Send us a text Prof. John Crown is an oncologist who has spent his career advocating for better cancer care for patients. We discuss the history of cancer care in Ireland, novel drug treatments,  access to care and the cost of cancer drugs. We also chat about his extensive research in breast cancer, his time in the Senate , intermittent fasting and how becoming a father again in his late fifties h...

Send us a text Dr. Linda Doyle is the first female provost of Trinity College Dublin. We spoke about women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and the difficulties that women face rising up through the ranks of academia. We discussed the relevance of diversity in universities and why it is so important that people from all walks of life can access third and fourth level educ...

Send us a text Denis O'Driscoll is a pharmacist who worked in the addiction services in Ireland for over 22 years. In this episode we discuss the wide variety of drugs that people misuse. From heroin to codeine, steroids to cocaine and benzos to pregabalin- we discuss them all and the effects that they can have on the individuals that misuse them. We also ask what the legalisation of cannibis...

Send us a text Dr Sarah Callaghan is a GP specialising in women's health.  She is a wonderful doctor and a champion for women.  Perimenopause and menopause is quite the sexy topic at the moment but we answer the questions you really want answered...Can women help the loneliness and anxiety that they feel? Will testosterone give women the libido of a teenage boy? What can be done about the anx...

Send us a text Keith Walsh is a broadcaster, writer, actor and mental heath advocate. We discuss how he self medicated with drugs, alcohol, exercise and food restriction until a  diagnosis in his late forties of ADHD and autism.  We chat about his childhood trauma  his mental health struggles and advocacy and how he is ok with having no friends. This is a podcast for anyone who has ADHD or suspect...

Send us a text Sarah is a sex educator who helps parents to navigate the unknown road of speaking to our children about sensitive topics such as sex, masturbation, homosexuality and consent. This episode is jam packed full of information and you will come away from it feeling empowered, educated and confident as a parent.  The Laura Dowling Experience is brought to you today by Boyne Valley Honey....

Send us a text Claire Fullham is a Trichologist, a mum, a wife and owner of leading online Trichology clinic ‘Trua’. We discussed her journey with alcoholism and how losing her hair completely changed her life and made her start her own business dedicated to hair loss and hair health. This is a very open and honest chat about alcoholism and how easily it can creep into and take over our lives.  Cl...

Send us a text Prof. Jack Lambert is a distinguished Consultant in Infectious Diseases at the Mater and Clinical Professor at the UCD School of Medicine.   We discuss why he thinks we are failing long covid patients,  the treatment plans that should be easily accessible to all patients but which are not and the reasons behind the closure of his public long covid clinic.  We also discussed his exte...

Send us a text Are older actresses having their moment in the spotlight or is acting a young woman's game? How does the menopause affect us in ways we could never have imagined? How can we learn to love our bodies regardless of their size? How can women support women and by default support the entire tribe.  Irish actor Clelia Murphy and I have a wonderful conversation about all of the above...

Send us a text Why do women not know what their vaginas look or feel like? What happens to our vaginas after sex, childbirth and menopause? Is it normal to leak? How can we improve our pelvic floor? Can we tighten our vagina?.... Do we need to? Aoife Harvey is chartered physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic floor health. We go DEEP into vagina talk and discuss it all- the good, the bad and bea...

Send us a text Well this is a treat of a pod! Liz and Nikki Dwyer and I talk tweakments , boobs, Botox , vaginas and The Future of Beauty.  How do we  find the correct information  and why is it so important to research any doctor or clinic before letting them near your face or body?  No stone was left unturned and these ladies DO NOT hold back! They have also agreed to give away 50 free tickets t...

Send us a text Pat Kane, founder and CEO of Reuzi , chats with me about the path that took her from Rio de Janeiro to Panama and eventually Dublin and how the birth of her first child forced  her to reconsider what is important in life.  We discuss how we can all make small but important changes everyday to live more sustainably. This is a thought provoking  podcast and suitable for all the family...

Send us a text Dr. Bronagh Keane aka Ireland's Tooth Fairy and I have a frank and open discussion about dental tourism and the phenomenon that is 'Turkey Teeth'. We also chat about  why dental  treatment costs so much in Ireland,  why many dentists are opting out of state-funded medical card care, braces, invisalign and how we can all take better care of our teeth. This is a podcast...

Send us a text Dr James is an Irish general paediatrician working in a community practice setting in Melbourne, Australia. He has a specialist interest in neurodevelopmental and behavioural disorders in children and teenagers.   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ADHD is a common yet complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting up to 5% of the population. Despite its high prevalence...

Send us a text Live your best life and feck the haters! Siobhan o’Hagan is a personal trainer, online coach and fitness influencer from Dublin. She has lived an unconventional life travelling the world but is has now settled in London to focus on her career and online coaching business. We talk about her travels and living in Bali, body positivity and acceptance, diet and nutrition, exercise and w...

Send us a text Dr Afif  EL-Khuffash  is a Consultant Neonatologist Paediatrician and lactation consultant at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He is also an accomplished artist. We discuss his career as  a neonatologist and his venture into painting. We also discuss the marathon sport that is breastfeeding and  how the women of Ireland need more support with their breastfeeding journeys. Th...

Send us a text James Mac is an incredibly talented makeup and drag artist who appeared on the Netflix series GlOWUP UK. This is a conversation about his journey living with Tourette’s, finding his true calling in life, coming out in rural Ireland, and his overnight TV success.  The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabÜ R&R RELAX- a beautiful blend of premium grade botanicals with...

Send us a text Prof. Kingston Mills is a Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin. He became a household name during the pandemic by keeping us all informed, and he used his vast knowledge, professional expertise, and sound judgement to full effect.  We discuss his athletics and science careers, the ongoing battle to prevent alzheimer's disease, as well as the evolving v...

Send us a text Is it possible to un-learn ingrained bad habits when it comes to our relationship with our body, diet and exercise?  Broadcaster Clare McKenna discusses her life-long health and wellness journey.  We delve into how her broadcasting career and qualification as a health coach has given her a much deeper understanding of her relationship with food, exercise and what joy actually means....

Send us a text How and why  has women's health been ignored for so many years? What is the menopause? Should HRT be taken by us all until the day we die? What is HRT? Can breast cancer survivors use HRT? Can it prevent alzheimers?  What can we do to help ourselves and other women through menopause? Dr. Caoimhe Hartley is a GP and Menopause and Women's Health Specialist. Dr. Caoimhe and I...