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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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In this bitesize moment pulled from the Laura Dowling Experience back catalogue, GP Dr Mick Crotty explains why weight is far less within our conscious control than we are led to believe — and why so many people carry a load of self-blame they never ... more

How many women quietly put up with heavy bleeding, painful periods or a difficult coil fitting, telling themselves it is just part of being a woman?

In this episode, Laura sits down with obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Áine Dempsey, who works at B... more

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Aimee Donnellan joins Laura to talk about her new book Off the Scales: The Inside Story of Ozempic and the Race to Cure Obesity, and the much bigger story sitting underneath it - how generations of women learned to live with food.

Through interviews... more

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Darragh Fleming went viral last year for a poem — but this conversation is about everything that came before it. The Cork writer talks to Laura about a childhood spent lost in books, a long detour through sport and self-doubt, and the years he spent ... more

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Aimee Donnellan
Author and journalist discussing her book on Ozempic and obesity
Author, journalist
Episode: A Generational Story Behind Women & Dieting with Aimee Donnellan #175
Darragh Fleming
Poet, writer, and public speaker focused on mental health and masculinity
Episode: Grief, Poetry and a New Kind of Masculinity with Darragh Fleming #174
Caoimhe Hartley
Medical doctor focusing on women's health and menopause care
BlackRock Health / Rotunda Hospital
Episode: What Menopause Care Should Really Look Like with Dr Caoimhe Hartley #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
Dr. Sarah Callaghan
Medical professional discussed in episode
Episode: Bitesize Moment: "I Haven't Felt Right in Three Years." — Dr Sarah Callaghan on how perimenopause sneaks up

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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
    Ireland7 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
    Ireland8 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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Navigating Adolescence in the Digital Age: Insights on Masculinity, Social Media, and Mental Health #126
Q: What is masculinity, and how should it be discussed in classrooms and at home?
Masculinity is best explored through tangible examples, open dialogue, and non-judgmental listening, using concrete concepts like strength and resilience while addressing how media portrays gender roles.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Laura Dowling Experience

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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