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The Laura Dowling Experience

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

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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Caoimhe Hartley
Medical doctor focusing on women's health and menopause care
BlackRock Health / Rotunda Hospital
Episode: Dr Caoimhe Hartley | What Menopause Care Should Really Look Like #172
Pamela Deasy
Pancreatic cancer survivor and advocate
Pancreatic Cancer Ireland
Episode: Pamela Deasy | Trusting Her Gut: A Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Story #171
Dr. Mary Ryan
Doctor, guest discussing grief and resilience
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "The Second Christmas Nearly Broke Me." — Dr Mary Ryan on grief
Caroline Foran
Author of Everything I Wish I'd Known About Anxiety
Episode: Caroline Foran | The Nervous System, Anxiety & PDA Parenting #170
Kyla Cobbler
Comedian sharing her sobriety journey
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "I Thought I Was Fine. I Wasn't." — Kyla Cobbler on getting sober
Barbara Scully
Comedian, author, and broadcaster; discussed aging, health, and life in Ireland
Self-employed / Speaker and author
Episode: Barbara Scully | The Things They Don't Tell You About Getting Older #169
Maria Walsh
Irish politician, MEP, advocate for women's health and LGBTQ rights
Irish Parliament / European Parliament
Episode: Maria Walsh | Deepfakes, Politics and Women's Health #168
Michelle Flynn
Perinatal psychotherapist
Private practice; collaborates with perinatal mental health teams
Episode: Michelle Flynn on Why Some Experiences Stay With Us #167
Mary Ryan
Author of It's Probably Your Period, medical professional
Mary Ryan (author/clinician)
Episode: Mary Ryan | The Things We Ignore About Women’s Health #166

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Laura Dowling
Host of The Laura Dowling Experience

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Great show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hcylxitsjtx25374
    Ireland5 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
    Ireland6 months ago
  • Entertaining | Informative

    It’s entertaining, informative, and refreshingly honest ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nuala h
    Ireland6 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
    7 months ago
  • Amazing

    Absolutely love Laura’s podcast. Such an intuitive interviewer, who really brings the best out in the interviewees. Deadly Laura

    Nichola Dublin.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nichola11
    Ireland7 months ago

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Engaging, informative hosting with a warmth that makes complex topics approachable.
Guests are drawn out with thoughtful, accessible questions and varied topics.
High-quality guests and consistently valuable takeaways for listeners.

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Bitesize Moment: "The Second Christmas Nearly Broke Me." — Dr Mary Ryan on grief
Q: Mary, you touched on your husband dying, so can you tell me a little bit about that experience given your children were very young?
Mary describes coping with sudden loss, the two-year grieving period, and how family, patients, and routines helped her navigate the initial years after his death.
Bitesize Moment: "I Thought I Was Fine. I Wasn't." — Kyla Cobbler on getting sober
Q: What was the hardest part of going sober initially?
The hardest part was facing the withdrawal and the social pressures, as well as the fear of losing a sense of identity tied to alcohol and performance.
Bitesize Moment: "I Thought I Was Fine. I Wasn't." — Kyla Cobbler on getting sober
Q: When did you first realize drinking had become a problem?
I started recognizing the pattern after trying to curb drinking for gigs and realizing I was drinking every night, which led me to seek therapy, AA, and a full commitment to sobriety.
Maria Walsh | Deepfakes, Politics and Women's Health #168
Q: How do you handle online abuse and misinformation as a public figure?
She emphasizes education, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to counter misinformation, including calling for tighter platform regulation and faster, more concrete policy actions.
Maria Walsh | Deepfakes, Politics and Women's Health #168
Q: What inspired you to pursue politics and advocacy for women's health?
Walsh describes a lifelong drive to serve her community, the pull of volunteering on Saturdays, and a commitment to improve women's health policy by engaging with Parliament, the UN, and EU bodies.

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What is The Laura Dowling Experience about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers health, science, and life with thoughtful conversations that blend expertise, lived experience, and practical insights. Episodes frequently explore women's health, mental health, aging, and the ways policy, technology, and culture shape everyday wellbeing, all delivered with warmth, humor, and a clear commitment to accessible learning. A notable strength is the host's ability to translate complex topics into relatable takeaways, making it appealing to listeners who want evidence-based perspectives paired with human stories. The format often features professionals, researchers, and practitioners alongside guests sharing personal journeys, resulting in a mix of clinical insight and lived experience.

A unique aspect is the s... more

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8. Michelle Flynn

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