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IMAGE The Check-in

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Menopause
Hormones
Eating Disorders
Skin Health
Heart Disease
Cholesterol
Brain Health
Obesity
Gut Health
Pelvic Floor Health
Lois Bridges
Heart Disease In Women
Preterm Birth
Dermatology
Access To Care
Sleep
Dementia
Menstrual Cycle
Brain Fog
HRT (hormone Replacement Therapy)

IMAGE The Check-in is the podcast that lifts the lid on women’s health, one honest expert conversation at a time. Brought to you by the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic and hosted by Ellie Balfe, each episode features trusted voices from the medical world to explore what women really need to know in every decade of life. From hormones and heart health to brain function, sleep, stress and more, this pod... more

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Allison Keating
Chartered Psychologist and author
Episode: Burnout, Boundaries and the Body Keeping Score: A conversation with Allison Keating
Caitriona Ryan
Professor of Dermatology, Consultant Dermatologist, and co-founder of the Institute of Dermatologists
Institute of Dermatologists / IMAGE The Check-in
Episode: Skin as the Window to Your Health with Dr Caitriona Ryan
Fiona Keogh
Consultant gynaecologist specializing in pelvic health
Rotunda and Blackrock Health
Episode: Understanding Prolapse and Incontinence; and Why We Need to Talk About Them
Laura Casey
Director of Services at Lois Bridges, Ireland's dedicated eating disorder treatment center
Lois Bridges
Episode: Understanding Eating Disorders in Women: The Reality Across a Lifetime
Aoife Harvey
Specialist physiotherapist, Women's Health Clinic Dublin
Women's Health Clinic Dublin
Episode: Your Pelvic Floor Matters - The Symptoms Women Ignore
Dr. Vicky O'Dwyer
Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin
Rotunda Hospital, Dublin
Episode: Navigating Pregnancy with Care and Confidence
Dr. Róisín Colleran
Consultant cardiologist at the Matter Private Network, leader of the Women's Heart Summit
Matter Private Network
Episode: Why Heart Attacks Look Different in Women with Dr Róisín Colleran
Claire O'Brien
Functional medicine nutritional therapist
Episode: Gut Health Isn’t Just About Digestion - What Most Women Get Wrong About Gut Health
Dr. Aisling Loy
Consultant in sexual health and genitourinary medicine
St James's Hospital, Dublin; Himmer's Health; BlackRock Women's Health Clinic
Episode: Removing Shame from Sexual Health with Dr Aisling Loy

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Ellie Balfe
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Skin as the Window to Your Health with Dr Caitriona Ryan
Q: What SPF should people be wearing every day?
Daily sunscreen is essential, with a practical emphasis on using a broad spectrum sunblock (preferring tinted zinc) and reapplying every two hours; higher SPF isn't a simple multiplier, so correct application and consistency matter most for day-to-day protection.
Skin as the Window to Your Health with Dr Caitriona Ryan
Q: What health conditions can your skin reveal about a woman's health?
Skin acts as a window onto systemic health; conditions like lupus, psoriasis, and eczema often manifest on the skin, and skin changes can signal issues in organs such as the liver and heart, making dermatology a key entry point for recognizing broader health problems.
Navigating Pregnancy with Care and Confidence
Q: What are the main interventions to prevent preterm birth?
Common interventions include vaginal progesterone pessaries or injections, and cervical cerclage (stitch) to reinforce the cervix; in some cases an abdominal cerclage is used when cervical cerclage isn't possible.
Navigating Pregnancy with Care and Confidence
Q: What is a preterm birth clinically and how early can it happen?
Preterm birth is defined as delivery before 37 weeks, with cases as early as 23 weeks and survival possible with intensive care; earlier gestational age carries higher risk for long-term challenges.
Gut Health Isn’t Just About Digestion - What Most Women Get Wrong About Gut Health
Q: Claire, going back a little bit into the quality of women's diets. What are the common gaps you're seeing in women's diets now?
Common gaps include cutting carbs too aggressively, under-eating protein, over-reliance on ultra-processed foods, and not tailoring intake to activity levels and life stage; emphasis on listening to the body and gradually increasing fiber and plants.

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This show centers on women's health with expert clinicians and researchers discussing a wide range of topics from burnout and mental health to pelvic floor health, skin, menopause, heart health, and nutrition. Episodes frequently feature practical, evidence-based guidance for real-life decisions across the life course, with an emphasis on debunking myths, reducing stigma, and empowering listeners to take proactive steps. A notable pattern is a strong clinical voice—often from obstetrics/gynecology, dermatology, cardiology, mental health, or nutrition—paired with accessible storytelling and personal experiences to highlight patient care pathways, prevention, and long-term health planning. The format typically blends nuanced medical context w... more

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7. Dr. Róisín Colleran
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