Podcast — #womenshealth

In this episode, I sit down with Nikki Dwyer, CEO of Future Beauty, to hear her powerful story of reinvention and resilience. Nikki opens up about breaking free from a toxic relationship, the emotional toll of narcissistic abuse, and how Ozempic reshaped her relationship with food, weight, and wellness. She also highlights the challenges of accessing weight-loss treatments and the stigma surrounding them. We dive into fertility struggles and innovative treatments, including the pioneering work of Dr. Lyuda Shkrobot at UNQLIFE, who is using immunotherapy to help prevent miscarriages. Nikki shares the hurdles women in Ireland face with IVF and...

This week we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes from April 2023, with Dr. Sarah Callaghan, a GP specializing in women’s health and a true champion for women. In this episode, we dive into the big questions around perimenopause and menopause, including how to manage loneliness and anxiety, whether testosterone can boost libido, and what to do about the seemingly inevitable weight gain. This episode is for anyone going through menopause or perimenopause, as well as their partners, friends, and colleagues who want to better understand and support them. With Dr. Callaghan’s insights, you’ll feel empowered to seek help...

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Clare Cromwell, a leading menopause specialist and GP based in Cork, about empowering women to take charge of their midlife health. We discuss the role of muscle strength in cognitive health, how strength training can help prevent dementia, and why estrogen is vital for bone density. Dr. Cromwell offers practical advice on navigating perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and pelvic floor health. We also dive into the challenges of researching estrogen, the potential for self-monitoring technologies in the future, and how fluctuating hormone levels impact women during perimenopause. Dr. Cromwell highlights the...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Orla Ní Mhuircheartaigh, a consultant rheumatologist with experience spanning from the Mayo Clinic to acute medicine in London. Dr. Ní Mhuircheartaigh shares her insights on women’s bone health, the critical role of estrogen, and how Hormone Replacement Therapy can help prevent osteoporosis. We explore how diagnostics like DEXA scans and FRAX scores are used to assess fracture risk, alongside treatment options like bisphosphonates and biologics for autoimmune arthritis. Dr. Ní Mhuircheartaigh also clears up misconceptions about fibromyalgia and highlights the importance of self-care during the perinatal period to avoid long-term mechanical issues. Our...