The Laura Dowling Experience

Send us a textAre 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 short of transformative. Discover how his deep commitment to public health is driving systemic changes that will ensure women receive the comprehensive care they deserve.Beyond women's health, this episode dives into the broader healthcare reforms underway across Ireland. Hear firsthand accounts how general practitioners are embracing community-based care and enhanced hospital management. Learn about innovative initiatives such as pharmacists gaining prescribing authority, aimed at reducing waiting lists and improving patient outcomes. We don't shy away from the tough topics either. Our conversation covers the pressing issues in child mental health services, disability assessments, and the urgent need for a preventative public health strategy. From early intervention to the role of technology in youth mental health, Donnelly offers insightful perspectives on creating a more equitable and effective healthcare system. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of healthcare in Ireland and the dedicated efforts to make substantial improvements for all citizens.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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTV 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 which they had a close relationship, she now has to deal with the rollercoaster of grief and how to survive after death. We shine light on the brighter side of addiction from recovery to her successful career. Life with purpose is important, Brenda is an Icon and a fabulous character, this episode is packed with love, support and honesty. Enjoy_________Follow us on: 👇👇📸 Instagram: instagram.com/fabulouspharmacist💼 Wellness Blog: fabuwellness.com/en-gb/blogs/wellness-blog💌 Newsletter:  manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=SCV6tN&g=S9dSq8_________🤗 Subscribe to Our Channel 👇👇https://www.youtube.com/@lauradowling_________To find out more information about Fabuwellness and Laura Dowling please visit 👉https://fabuwellness.com_________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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textSolo Parent to CEO: Building a Business Against All Odds with Sinead CrowtherSinead 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 difficulties and hardships that separated, lone parents face and how the family court system is not fit for purpose.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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textAn  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 Himerus Health.Listen to this podcast ladies, you’re going to learn a lot! Connect with Laura Dowling on instagram, facebook, tiktok @fabulouspharmacistConnect with Doctor Aisling Loy: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/himerus_health/?hl=enThanks 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textClodagh 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textDr. 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 podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Boyne Valley Honey. Spreading sunshine across the country for generations whether it’s pouring, spreading or drizzling honey, it’s the perfect way to spread sunshine through the day. For delicious recipes or inspiration on how you can spread the sunshine head to Instagram and follow Boyne Valley Honey. _________Follow us on: 👇👇📸 Instagram: instagram.com/fabulouspharmacist💼 Wellness Blog: https://fabuwellness.com/blogs/wellness-blog💌 Newsletter:  manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=SCV6tN&g=S9dSq8_________🤗 Subscribe to Our Channel 👇👇https://www.youtube.com/@lauradowling_________To find out more information about fabuwellness and Laura Dowling please visit 👉https://fabuwellness.com_________Resources: 👇👇🤝 For supplements created by fabuwellness please visit fabÜ SHROOMS MENO & PERI https://fabuwellness.com/products/fabu-shrooms-meno-perifabÜ R&R RELAX  https://fabuwellness.com/products/fabu-r-r-relax fabÜ SKIN GLOW https://fabuwellness.com/products/fabu-skin-glowfabÜ SHROOMS IMMUNE https://fabuwellness.com/products/fabu-shroom-immunefabÜ FOCUS BRAIN https://fabuwellness.com/products/fabu-focus-brainfabÜ GUT CULTURE https://fabuwellness.com/products/fabu-gut-culture_________#️⃣Hashtags: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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textDr. 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 Honey is excited to announce that they have partnered with Pieta House to officially become the​ 2024 Breakfast Partner of Darkness Into Light​. Pick up a limited edition Darkness into Light Squeezy Boyne Valley Honey in stores across the country or follow @boynevalleyhoney on Instagram to find out how you can support the most important sunrise of the year!    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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textProlapse, incontinence, UTIs and mesh surgeries with Dr Breffni Anglim O’ReganDr 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 estrogen and Bulkamid and their role in incontinence, prolapse and recurring UTIs.  This episode is for every woman with a pelvic floor (so it is for every woman!) This episode is brought to you by Boyne Valley Honey. Boyne Valley Honey is excited to announce that they have partnered with Pieta House to officially become the​ 2024 Breakfast Partner of Darkness Into Light​. Pick up a limited edition Darkness into Light Squeezy Boyne Valley Honey in stores across the country or follow @boynevalleyhoney on Instagram to find out how you can support the most important sunrise of the year! Are you ready for the last ever Viva La Vulva 2.0 Show in Dublin?????https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/viva-la-vulva/Laura Dowling – Pharmacist & CEO of fabuwellnessAoife Harvey – Women’s Pelvic Health Specialist PhysioKyla Cobbler – ComedianJennifer Rock – Skin nerd & Owner of SkingredientsShawna Scott – owner of An Siopa GneasDr Caroline West – Expert in Sexual WellnessConnie Whelan – Drag ArtistA glamourous, intimate evening hosted by fabulous pharmacist Laura Dowling with special guests to discuss all things women’s health with open, honest, conversations underpinned by fun and laughter. Leave feeling informed and armed for your journey of your own health. Tickets €75 (includes complimentary health and beauty goodie bag worth over €200)Presented by Laura DowlingThanks 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textHelen 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 must-listen. Helen and her colleagues have seen a dramatic increase in people coming to them with major complications from surgeries abroad.This episode is brought to you by Boyne Valley Honey.   Boyne Valley Honey is excited to announce that they have partnered with Pieta House to officially become the​ 2024 Breakfast Partner of Darkness Into Light​.  Pick up a limited edition Darkness into Light Squeezy Boyne Valley Honey in stores across the country or follow @boynevalleyhoney on Instagram to find out how you can support the most important sunrise of the year! #obesity #bariatric #bariatricsurgery #obesitysurgery Are you ready for the last ever Viva La Vulva 2.0 Show in Dublin?????https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/viva-la-vulva/Laura Dowling – Pharmacist & CEO of fabuwellnessAoife Harvey – Women’s Pelvic Health Specialist PhysioKyla Cobbler – ComedianJennifer Rock – Skin nerd & Owner of SkingredientsShawna Scott – owner of An Siopa GneasDr Caroline West – Expert in Sexual WellnessConnie Whelan – Drag ArtistA glamourous, intimate evening hosted by fabulous pharmacist Laura Dowling with special guests to discuss all things women’s health with open, honest, conversations underpinned by fun and laughter. Leave feeling informed and armed for your journey of your own health. Tickets €75 (includes complimentary health and beauty goodie bag worth over €200)Presented by Laura DowlingThanks 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textFounder 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 Darkness Into Light​.Pick up a limited edition Darkness into Light Squeezy Boyne Valley Honey in stores across the country or follow @boynevalleyhoney on instagram to find out how you can support the most important sunrise of the year! 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. 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 updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.