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The Laura Dowling Experience

Laura Dowling
Mental Health
Menopause
Women's Health
Ireland
ADHD
Obesity
Nutrition
Anxiety
Grief
HRT
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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Ian O'Brien was 38 when a neurologist told him, within a couple of minutes, that he had Parkinson's disease. For about a year before that he had been on antidepressants for anxiety and depression, and for two years he had been finishing sentences wit... more

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In this bitesize moment pulled from the Laura Dowling Experience back catalogue, Lynn Mac explains how her sensitivity works, how it once left her overwhelmed by other people's emotions, and how healing and boundaries let her choose when to switch it... more

Dr Louise Newson, GP, menopause specialist and founder of Newson Health and the Balance app, joins Laura Dowling for a frank conversation about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the barriers women face in accessing treatment and the criticism she ha... more

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In this bitesize moment pulled from the Laura Dowling Experience back catalogue, Dr Clare Cromwell explains why muscle is just as important as bone in midlife, and lays out a simple twice-weekly strength routine that protects against falls and fractu... more

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Louise Newson
GP, menopause specialist and founder of Newson Health and the Balance app
Newson Health
Episode: Why Prescribing HRT Made Her a Target with Dr Louise Newson #193
Clare Cromwell
Midlife health clinician discussing strength training and muscle health
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "Midlife Muscle Matters." — Dr Clare Cromwell on Strength in Midlife
Charles Cosgrave
Veterinary surgeon and founder of Village Vets.
Village Vets
Episode: What Your Vet Wishes You Knew About Your Pet with Charles Cosgrave #192
Meghan O'Neill
Online content creator, OnlyFans performer and mother of two
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "I Will Not Be Pressured Into Anything." — Meghan O'Neill on Consent and Boundaries
Helen Forristal
Director of Nursing Services, Marie Keating Foundation
Marie Keating Foundation
Episode: What Advanced Breast Cancer Really Looks Like with Helen Forristal & Dr Tonya Leonard #191
Tonya Leonard
Patient with advanced breast cancer, GP
Self/Campaign participant
Episode: What Advanced Breast Cancer Really Looks Like with Helen Forristal & Dr Tonya Leonard #191
Dr. Clodagh Campbell
Psychologist
Independent psychologist
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "What Can Give?" — Dr Clodagh Campbell on an Overloaded Life
Dr Dan McCartney
Lecturer in Human Nutrition and Dietetics; program director of the Human Nutrition and Dietetics program at TU Dublin and Trinity
TU Dublin and Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Half the Population Aren't Getting Enough of These Essential Nutrients with Dr Dan McCartney #190
Dr. Denis O'Driscoll
Pharmacist who worked in HSE addiction services
HSE Addiction Services
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "It Has No Boundaries." — Dr Denis O'Driscoll on Addiction and Recovery

Host

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
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Great show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hcylxitsjtx25374
    Ireland9 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
    Ireland10 months ago
  • Entertaining | Informative

    It’s entertaining, informative, and refreshingly honest ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nuala h
    Irelanda year 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
    a year ago

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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

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Spotify
#68
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#69
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#115
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#3
Ireland/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bitesize Moment: "Midlife Muscle Matters." — Dr Clare Cromwell on Strength in Midlife
Q: So what can we do?
Cromwell recommends regular movement and at least two strength-training sessions a week, including upper- and lower-body exercises. Training can be moderate rather than heavy, and can be done at home or outdoors.
Why Prescribing HRT Made Her a Target with Dr Louise Newson #193
Q: What about women that have had breast cancer?
Newson says decisions should be individualized and acknowledges a lack of definitive data on bioidentical hormones after breast cancer. She describes discussing potential options, including testosterone, with patients while weighing symptoms, history and personal preferences.
Why Prescribing HRT Made Her a Target with Dr Louise Newson #193
Q: How did you get into this advocacy for women? Where did it all start?
Newson says her work grew from years of medical writing and reviewing evidence. After reading the 2015 NICE menopause guidance and revisiting the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study, she became concerned that HRT prescribing had declined and women were being offered other treatments instead.
What Your Vet Wishes You Knew About Your Pet with Charles Cosgrave #192
Q: Would you probably advise on pet insurance or something like that as well?
Cosgrave recommends pet insurance as a financial safety net, while advising owners to compare policies carefully, check coverage limits and understand that a new provider may exclude pre-existing conditions.
What Your Vet Wishes You Knew About Your Pet with Charles Cosgrave #192
Q: So, in your opinion, are there enough vets being trained? Between the colleges abroad and the colleges in Ireland, are there enough vets being trained or could we do with more?
Cosgrave says Ireland needs more vets and veterinary nurses because demand has risen across animal-care sectors. New training places will take years to affect staffing, and some retiring vets may be difficult to replace.

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2. Clare Cromwell
3. Charles Cosgrave
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5. Helen Forristal
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