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The Laura Dowling Experience

Laura Dowling
Mental Health
Menopause
Women's Health
Ireland
ADHD
Obesity
Nutrition
Grief
HRT
Anxiety
Parenting
Body Image
Perimenopause
Autism
Breast Cancer
Diabetes
Self-Love
Cancer
Emotional Eating
Intuitive Eating

Conversations about health, science, wellness, life, love, sex and everything in-between. Laura is a Pharmacist who loves to talk to interesting people about their unique life and work experiences. See @fabulouspharmacist on instagram for more information.

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In this bitesize moment pulled from the Laura Dowling Experience back catalogue, Siobhan Murray, psychotherapist and burnout strategist explains why she has banned the phrase self care, and shares the small daily habits, walks, box breathing and a mi... more

Laura is joined by Dr Cillian Keogh, a GP and co-founder of Dublin City Clinic, for a frank and surprisingly funny conversation about haemorrhoids — what they actually are, who gets them, and why almost nobody wants to say the word out loud.

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In this episode, former Connacht rugby player Fergus Farrell tells Laura what happened after he lifted a metal bench in his own yard in October 2018 — and severed his spinal cord by ninety per cent.

He was paralysed from the ribcage down and told he... more

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Aimée Farrell-Courtney was six years old when she saw three girls playing the bodhrán in her school yard, the sun behind them and the sound going round the walls. She went home and announced she wanted to learn. Her mother's reply - "Oh my God, smell... more

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Recent Guests

Fergus Farrell
Public speaker and charity walker, spinal cord injury survivor
Spinals Ireland (beneficiary) / Reeve Foundation (American partner)
Episode: From Moving One Toe to 6 Million Steps with Fergus Farrell #187
Aimée Farrell-Courtney
Bow-rown player, world champion, educator and founder of Trad Drum and Drummy Mummy
Independent musician and educator
Episode: World Bodhrán Champion on Music, Belonging and Motherhood with Aimée Farrell-Courtney #186
Dr. Anne Doherty
Consultant anesthetist in maternity and general surgery
Consultant anesthetist
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "It Comes From a Place of Love." — Dr Anne Doherty on a kinder way to see people
Daniel Buckley
Founder of ADHD Now, online ADHD service
ADHD Now
Episode: ADHD, Marriage & Growth with Daniel Buckley #185
Dympna Little
Comedian known online for sharp, dark humor; discusses losing her mother to cancer and using humor to cope
Independent comedian
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "Laughter in the Darkest Room." — Dympna Little on carrying grief with humour
Anna Lechleiter
Spell to Communicate practitioner
PALZ Ireland (hub)
Episode: How Non-Speakers Are Finally Being Heard with Anna Lechleiter #184
Dr. Paddy Barrett
Preventative cardiologist and bestselling author
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "I'd Climbed the Wrong Mountain." — Dr Paddy Barrett on what health really means
Brian Keane
Irish fitness and nutrition coach, author and speaker
Independent coach
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "You're Not a Tree." — Brian Keane on getting unstuck and changing your life
Mark Fennell
Life and business coach; author of Breakthrough
Mark Fennell Coaching
Episode: How to Get Unstuck in Any Area of Your Life with Mark Fennell #182

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Laura Dowling
Host of The Laura Dowling Experience

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Best podcast

    I’ve been listening Laura for a while now and I have to say that the podcast is so important for the society, everyone should listen it. Well done Laura big fan here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedro Guma
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Great show

    Fantastic & very informative show , with a good laugh thrown in , thank you Laura

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hcylxitsjtx25374
    Ireland8 months ago
  • A must listen!

    A must listen for every man, woman of all ages! Laura is engaging, informative and hilarious!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary in bunnytown
    Ireland9 months ago
  • Entertaining | Informative

    It’s entertaining, informative, and refreshingly honest ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nuala h
    Ireland9 months ago
  • Episode featuring Sophie Morris is disappointing. She is not a dietician and much of what she says is dubious. There are many qualified dieticians that could have been given a platform on this topic

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Maria
    10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host's warmth and empathy, and the quality of guests.
Episodes are consistently insightful with actionable takeaways for health and well-being.
Shows are informative, entertaining, and easy to listen to.
A few criticisms exist around certain interview styles, but overall the host maintains credibility and approachability.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#89
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#95
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#110
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#4
Ireland/Health & Fitness

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From Moving One Toe to 6 Million Steps with Fergus Farrell #187
Q: Can we dive straight in?
We can, yeah. We can indeed. That's what we're here for.
Bitesize Moment: "It Comes From a Place of Love." — Dr Anne Doherty on a kinder way to see people
Q: What does meaning look like in the context of everyday life and work in maternity care?
Meaning often shows up in small, everyday acts of love and care, especially in how families and clinicians navigate tough choices together; recognizing that decisions are made from a place of love can help foster compassion even when outcomes differ.
Bitesize Moment: "It Comes From a Place of Love." — Dr Anne Doherty on a kinder way to see people
Q: What advice would you give to young people today?
Twofold: first, remember that things aren't permanent; the good times will pass and the bad times will pass, so don't rush to have all the answers and give things time to settle. Second, cultivate patience and trust that time will bring clarity and growth.
ADHD, Marriage & Growth with Daniel Buckley #185
Q: How did you find the right clinical team to support ADHD Now?
The addition of a dedicated consultant psychiatrist and collaborators with extensive clinical governance and background in ADHD was pivotal, helping to establish a multidisciplinary team and credibility.
ADHD, Marriage & Growth with Daniel Buckley #185
Q: What spurred you to start ADHD Now and build this service?
After recognizing the long wait times and barriers to access, and drawing on his own diagnosis and experiences, he collaborated with clinicians and investors to create a fast-access online pathway to ADHD assessments, therapy, and medications.

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2. Aimée Farrell-Courtney
3. Dr. Anne Doherty
4. Daniel Buckley
5. Dympna Little
6. Anna Lechleiter
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