The Laura Dowling Experience

Send us a textThis was a lovely conversation with Lynn Mac. She talks about her unique gifts, and how these have helped shape her life experience.The Laura Dowling Experience is brought to you by fabÜ R&R RELAX- a beautiful blend of premium grade botanicals with magnesium and B vitamins for stress relief, calm and a more restful sleep. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, fabulous pharmacist. Read the reviews on www.fabuwellness.com.Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textDr. Anne Doherty talks about the intricacies of her job.  I learned a lot in this podcast. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textSiobhan Murray discusses how we can support our physical, emotional, mental and social health to achieve a sense of overall wellbeing. Siobhan shares her unique life experiences as a neurodivergent person.  A perpetual "people pleaser", this led her to constantly push herself to prove her worth to others, ultimately resulting in burnout. This continued for 20 years, with burnout becoming a reoccurring throughout. To cope, she self-medicated with alcohol, thinking it was a way to destress. However, the reality was she was emotionally, physically, and mentally burnt out. In this podcast, she tells us how she finally broek this cycle and chose a different path.Siobhan has a wide range of qualifications - BSc (Coun and Psych), ProfDip. Transformational Coaching, Certified Personal Trainer, Dip. Mindfulness, Master Practitioner NLP and ProfDip Positive Health (RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences).Sponsored by Alter Ego a luxury Italian haircare brand distributed in Ireland by Kreative Salon Supplies.  Alter Ego haircare range has been re-designed and re-formulated using high-performing, sustainable ingredients to address the specific needs of the scalp, lengths and colour in keeping with the brand’s ‘Beauty & Kindness’ philosophy. The new range focuses on a natural, sustainable approach, with 90% of ingredients of natural origin and over 85% biodegradable ingredients used.   Alter Ego offer a range to suit every hair type: coloured, dry/damaged, blonde as well as specific scalp treatments to target common scalp issues.  Their new Alter Ego Densifying shampoo and lotion targets fragile, thinning hair using fermented oats and rice which provides a calming, soothing action as well as thickening the hair.  Use laura10 for 10% off the range on alteregoshop.ieThanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textFr Peter McVerry is social activist and a strong advocate for those who have no voice in society.  He is a critic of government policy on issues such as homelessness, drugs and criminal justice.He founded the Peter McVerry Trust over twenty years ago, which has progressed from a three-bedroom flat in Ballymun to becoming one of the country’s largest organisations responding to the issue of homelessness. By 2020, the charity was supporting over 7,800 individuals experiencing homelessness.Peter has written widely on issues relating to young homeless people such as accommodation, drugs, juvenile justice, the Gardaí, prisons and education.The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabÜ R&R RELAX- a beautiful blend of premium grade botanicals with magnesium and B vitamins for stress relief, calm and a more restful sleep. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, fabulous pharmacist. Read the reviews on www.fabuwellness.com.Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a text***CORRECTION ***The cut off of 23 weeks gestation does NOT apply if the fetus  has a life limiting abnormality which will result in the death of the fetus either before or within 28 days of birth . Women CAN avail  of a termination and there is no upper limit of gestation in these cases. We discuss this point at 4:37 mins **The abortion process is different after 22+6 days.🤰 Dr Vicky O’Dwyer is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Rotunda Hospital.  ⚠️We discuss the limitations of abortion care in Ireland and what needs to change. 👩🏼‍⚕️We also discuss the high c-section and induction rate, episiotomies how risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth increase as we age. #pregnancy #childbirth #baby #induction #csection #caesarean #termination #top  #obstetrician #gyne #gynaecologist #pharmacistThanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textA poignant, heart-breaking yet also inspirational story.  In her own words, Kathleen tells the story of her life before and after her two sons Eoghan, aged 10, and Ruairi, aged 5, were killed by their father ten years ago.The Laura Dowling Experience is also brought to you today by fabü SHROOMS MENO & PERI. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, fabulous pharmacist, to support you though your perimenopause and menopause journey. This is a unique blend of Lion's mane mushroom with vitamins and minerals. Lion’s Mane mushroom has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to alleviate menopausal symptoms and brain fog. It is known as ‘Natures Nutrient of the Neurons’ on account of its ability to stimulate nerve growth factor. This was blended with chromium for metabolism and blood sugar regulation, vitamin D and K2 for bone health, vitamin B12 for psychological function, magnesium for tiredness and fatigue and B6 for hormonal regulation. Available on fabuwellness.com and pharmacies and healthfood stores nationwide.Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThis was a fun and light-hearted chat with reality TV star and disability campaigner Paddy Smyth.We talked about the challenges growing up in Ireland as  a young gay man with disabilities,  the evolution of his career, and the dating scene (even Grindr!),The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabÜ  SHROOMS IMMUNE.  A unique blend of Cordyceps and Chaga mushrooms with Vitamin C , Vitamin D , copper and zinc to support your immune system, and energy levels. Cordyceps and chaga mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine for overall health and wellbeing and immune support.  Blended with premium grade vitamins and minerals, this is a really special product.  Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, Fabulous Pharmacist.  Read the amazing reviews and find out more information on  https://fabuwellness.com/ . Available on www.fabuwellness.com and in pharmacies and health food stores nationwide.Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textProf. John Crown is an oncologist who has spent his career advocating for better cancer care for patients. We discuss the history of cancer care in Ireland, novel drug treatments,  access to care and the cost of cancer drugs.We also chat about his extensive research in breast cancer, his time in the Senate , intermittent fasting and how becoming a father again in his late fifties has changed his perspective on life. This is a podcast for anyone who has an interest in cancer and cancer treatments. You are guaranteed to come away from this podcast full of information and education. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textDr. Linda Doyle is the first female provost of Trinity College Dublin. We spoke about women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and the difficulties that women face rising up through the ranks of academia. We discussed the relevance of diversity in universities and why it is so important that people from all walks of life can access third and fourth level education. I asked Linda her thoughts on how artificial intelligence (AI), such as chat GPT, is impacting learning and teaching and how it will impact the future of university education. We also discussed how collaboration between the arts and sciences will help to solve the housing crisis and global climate crisis.  You will thoroughly enjoy this episode with this truly inspiring woman. The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabÜ  SHROOMS IMMUNE.  A unique blend of Cordyceps and Chaga mushrooms with Vitamin C , Vitamin D , copper and zinc to support your immune system, and energy levels. Cordyceps and chaga mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine for overall health and wellbeing and immune support.  Blended with premium grade vitamins and minerals this is a really special product.  Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, Fabulous Pharmacist.  Read the amazing reviews and find out more information on  https://fabuwellness.com/ . Available on www.fabuwellness.com and in pharmacies and health food stores nationwide.Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textDenis O'Driscoll is a pharmacist who worked in the addiction services in Ireland for over 22 years. In this episode we discuss the wide variety of drugs that people misuse. From heroin to codeine, steroids to cocaine and benzos to pregabalin- we discuss them all and the effects that they can have on the individuals that misuse them.We also ask what the legalisation of cannibis would look like,  if codeine should be prescription only and if pregabalin, aka coffin pills,  should be reclassified as a controlled drug. Are the addiction services in Ireland fit for purpose? Does the methadone program work? What improvements need to be made? How do we do this?Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.