The Laura Dowling Experience
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 89 minutes
- Episodes
- 142
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Raising Awareness for Down Syndrome and the Purple Run
In this episode, Laura welcomes Melissah, whose daughter Evie has Down Syndrome. Melissa shares her personal journey from pregnancy and the unexpected postnatal Down Syndrome diagnosis, to raising Ev…
Keith Walsh - ADHD, autism, mental health, drugs and childhood trauma
Keith Walsh is a broadcaster, writer, actor and mental heath advocate. We discuss how he self medicated with drugs, alcohol, exercise and food restriction until a diagnosis in his late forties of ADH…
Podcast Break and Upcoming Book Release 'Love Your Vulva'
I’m taking a two-week break from the podcast to complete my new book, 'Love Your Vulva', and its audiobook, which will be released on September 23rd. In the meantime, explore the podcast archives wit…
Breaking Barriers: Adam Harris on Autism Awareness and Advocacy
Adam Harris, an influential autism advocate from Ireland, shares his personal journey from childhood through to establishing the organisation 'As I Am'. The discussion touches on his early life, the …
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Nicola Culloty - Anxiety, Stress & Resilience Techniques
Episode Description:
In this inspiring episode, Nicola shares her personal journey from being an anxious child and teacher to becoming a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) therapist. She explains the…
The Episode: Mary Ann Kenny's Story of Grief, Psychosis, and Recovery
What happens when grief collides with a broken mental health system? In this raw and powerful conversation, Mary Ann Kenny shares the devastating journey that began when her husband died suddenly, le…
Owning My Body: Body Image, Aging & Self-Acceptance with Edwina Ings-Chambers
Journalist and beauty editor Edwina Ings-Chambers shares her refreshingly honest take on body image and the concept of body ownership rather than confidence. She opens up about feeling she's never ha…
Numbers Behind the Diagnosis: How Cancer Data Shapes Our Future
Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in Ireland, yet our mortality rates are falling faster than anywhere else in Europe. What's driving this parado…
Reclaiming Intimacy: ADHD, Sexual Trauma and the Right to Pleasure with Dr Natasha Langan
Dr Natasha Langan, a chartered clinical psychologist and accredited psychosexual therapist, explores how childhood sexual abuse impacts intimacy, and how ADHD in women can increase vuln…
Navigating Separation and Divorce with Family Law Solicitor Hilary O'Connor
Navigating separation and divorce is emotionally charged and legally complex, requiring careful consideration of finances, children’s needs, and your own well-being throughout the proce…
Navigating Adolescence in the Digital Age: Insights on Masculinity, Social Media, and Mental Health
Dr. Darragh McCashin joins us to explore how the online world affects our boys' mental, emotional and social development, offering insights on navigating digital challenges while suppor…
Navigating Adolescence in the Digital Age: Insights on Masculinity, Social Media, and Mental Health
Dr. Darragh McCashin joins us to explore how the online world affects our boys' mental, emotional and social development, offering insights on navigating digital challenges while suppor…
Sex, STIs, and Breaking Taboos: Demystifying Genital Health with Dr. Aisling Loy
Rereleasing this podcast as it was so popular and really demystified genital health!
Dr. Aisling Loy, consultant in genitourinary medicine, debunks common misconceptions about sexual hea…
Scoring Equal Opportunity: Closing the Gender Gap in Sport
Niamh Tallon, founder of Her Sport, is on a mission to change how we see women in sport through media coverage, education, and challenging the gender gap that exists across all levels o…
From Magazine Editor to Bestselling Author: Vicki Notaro's Unapologetic Journey
Vicki Notaro shares her journey from leading magazine editor to successful novelist with two published books and a third on the way. She discusses how she always knew she wanted to be c…
Beyond 20/20: An Ophthalmologist's Guide to Eye Health and Surgery
Ophthalmic surgeon Dr. Micheál O'Rourke takes us through the fascinating world of eye health, sharing insights from cataracts and macular degeneration to aesthetic procedures and vision…
From Devastating Loss to Renewed Purpose: Sinéad Hingston's Grief Journey
Sinéad Hingston-Green shares her heartbreaking journey of losing her husband Jeff while 19 weeks pregnant and how she rebuilt her life through grief, motherhood, and eventually finding …
Movement, Grief & Coming Out – Finding Strength in Vulnerability
James Green's honest conversation reveals how movement and authenticity can transform both physical and mental wellbeing. His personal journey through chronic illness, grief, and sexual…
Rock Bottom to Redemption with Niall Harbison
"What if your darkest moment became the catalyst for your greatest transformation?"
This question lies at the heart of my profound conversation with Niall Harbison, whose remarkable jour…
Women deserve better menopause care, and Loretta Dignam is making it happen.
From Being Dismissed by Doctors to Revolutionising Menopause Care in Ireland – Loretta Dingham’s Journey Is One Every Woman Needs to Hear
When Loretta experienced her first hot flushes a…