Let’s Talk Men’s Health: Testosterone, ED, Sleep Apnoea, & Prostate Checks with Dr. Martin Rourke #116
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Martin Rourke, a Dublin-based GP specialising in men’s health, for a wide-ranging and eye-opening conversation about testosterone, heart health, sleep, and the often-overlooked warning signs men ignore until it’s too late. From erectile dysfunction to fatigue and low motivation, Dr. Rourke explains how many of the symptoms men brush off could actually be pointing to something more serious — and why early action matters. We talk about testosterone replacement therapy and why it’s so misunderstood, the benefits of low-dose daily Cialis (and how it differs from traditional ED treatments like Viagra), and...
The Power of Reset: Mindset Shifts, Cortisol, Perimenopause, and Building Strength with Brian Keane #115
In this episode, I sit down with fitness coach, nutritionist, bestselling author and podcast host Brian Keane to explore how stress, hormones, and mindset play a huge role in overall wellbeing—particularly for women going through perimenopause and beyond. Brian breaks down what cortisol actually does in the body, how it’s often misunderstood, and why short bursts of physical stress—like lifting weights, cold exposure, or high-intensity training—can help lower chronic stress and support long-term health. We talk about the challenges so many women face around weight gain, body composition, and fatigue in midlife, and why the usual advice of eating less...
Holding Your Breath: Fertility, Unsuccessful IVF, and Freediving with Claire Walsh #114
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by freediver, author, and speaker Claire Walsh for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about fertility, identity, and the emotional toll of IVF. Claire shares her deeply personal experience of going through seven IVF cycles that didn’t lead to pregnancy, opening up about the physical side effects, financial burden, and emotional rollercoaster that so many women silently endure. We explore how infertility can seep into every part of life—from friendships and family dynamics to self-worth and future plans—and why conversations around failed fertility treatments are still so rare. Claire also speaks about how she found...
Facing Grief with Humour: Cancer, Loss, Advocacy, & Comedy with Dympna Little #113
In this episode, I sit down with Dympna Little, the brilliantly sharp and darkly hilarious voice behind some of social media’s most honest conversations about grief, cancer, and humour as a coping mechanism. Dympna shares her mother’s battle with peritoneal cancer, highlighting the repeated misdiagnoses that delayed treatment and the raw realities of navigating end-of-life care. She also challenges common narratives around loss, discussing why being present for a loved one’s final moments isn’t always the peaceful experience people imagine. We also dive into her fight to reform Ireland’s cancer wig grant system, exposing how some providers overcharge women for...

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