Best RCSI Podcasts (2026)

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Movement for healthy brains: Exploring how physical activity supports brain health and empowers people living with neurological conditions. 34:20

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We explore how movement and physical activity can boost brain health and improve everyday life for people living with neurological conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson’s. You’ll hear powerful personal stories and learn how movement can be a source of strength, confidence, and connection. Movement isn’t just good for the body, it’s great for the b…

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Rethinking Asthma: Discover the latest thinking on asthma. What works, what's new, and why it matters. 50:17

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We’re taking a fresh look at asthma and breaking down the latest research into simple, everyday tips that can make a difference. You’ll hear real stories from people living with asthma, learn practical advice from experts, and discover how to support someone you care about – whether it’s a child, an adult, or anyone managing asthma alongside other …

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Caring for carers: Supports and stories to help you stay well while caring for someone you love 29:18

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If you’re caring for someone you love, whether it’s a child, an older adult, or someone with mental or physical health challenges, this episode is for you. We’ll hear real stories, share practical advice, and explore the supports that can help carers stay well while caring for others.    Dr Pádraic Dunne from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sci…

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RCSI MyHealth Series - Sleep through the lifecycle: a toolkit for resting deeply at every stage in life 41:44

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he final episode of the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/25 explores the crucial role of sleep in our overall health, wellbeing and performance. Despite its importance, many people struggle to achieve sufficient and restorative sleep. In this episode, we will delve into what happens to the brain and body during sleep, the key factors that influence sleep …

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The changing landscape of diabetes: prevention, treatment and supports 51:33

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The fifth episode of the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/25 explores the evolving landscape of diabetes, examining the latest trends in prevalence, causes, and impacts. The panel members highlight the advances in treatment and technology for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, while also offering personal insights and future directions for prevention, manag…

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Cannabis and young minds: what parents and families should know 1:23:31

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Listener Discretion Advised This audio contains content intended for adults and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. If you're looking for educational materials that are more suitable for younger audiences, please visit: https://johnnysambassadors.org/teachers/ This RCSI MyHealth Series event, focusing on the topic of cannabis and you…

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"I don't know how to feel": coping strategies for life with cancer 1:04:48

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The third episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025, focusing on emotional well-being following a cancer diagnosis, took place as an in-person event at RCSI’s St Stephen’s Green campus in Dublin city centre earlier this month. The event featured healthcare providers and patient advocates who shared personal insights and coping strategies for li…

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Understanding and managing chronic pain 51:48

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The second episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025 will focus on the topic of understanding and managing chronic pain. This episode will explore the complex presentation of chronic pain. The panel will discuss the various management options, including the importance of therapeutic alliance and self-management to empower people living with chr…

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Dementia and maintaining a healthy brain for life 30:58

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As part of this discussion, the panel will discuss the emotional impact of a diagnosis from a patient advocate living with Lewy Body Dementia, raise awareness and share practical tools for maintaining brain health, as well as discuss developments in disease modifying treatments in this area. This episode will be chaired by Professor Annie Curtis, A…

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Cardiovascular disease in women: risk factors, prevention and supports 34:30

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As part of this discussion, the panel will raise awareness around the key risk factors for heart health, in particular, how menopause affects women’s risk of heart disease and stroke, the role of lifestyle medicine in prevention and specific supports available around maintaining cardiac health and preventing cardiovascular disease. This episode wil…

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Nutrition for healthy growth and development 37:00

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As part of this discussion, the panel will address the key concerns and worries that parents have around the topic of child nutrition and provide information and practical advice to support healthy growth and development. This episode will be chaired by Professor Oran D. Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine,…

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Antibiotic-resistant superbugs: can they be stopped? 32:01

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In this episode the panel will address some of the issues we are facing globally with the rise of antibiotic resistance, review new and developing research in this area, and look at prevention and control measures that can be taken to reduce the impact and limit the spread of resistance. Chair: Dr Deirdre Fitzgerald Hughes, Senior Lecturer at the D…

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Stroke: prevention and new developments in treatments and rehabilitation 38:12

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In this episode, the panel will address some of the preventative measures, as well as focus on the recent developments in treatments, rehabilitation and the acute care of stroke patients, as well as sharing a personal journey with stroke. Chair: Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI University o…

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Back to School: Help your children to flourish 35:48

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In this episode, researchers from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences will discuss how parents and caregivers can make the start of the school year a positive experience for children and teenagers. Chair: Professor Ciaran O'Boyle, Director, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Speakers: Dr J…

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Vaping – What Does the Science Tell Us? 32:04

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In this episode, our expert panel will discuss the existing and emerging evidence on vaping and what it means for our health. Chair Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI Speakers Professor Gerry McElvaney, Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, RCSI Professor Donal F. O'Shea, Professor a…

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Debunking the Myths: Talking to Teenagers About Sexual Health 26:46

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This episode explores 'Debunking the Myths: Talking to Teenagers About Sexual Health' – The RCSI led programme providing science based information on sexual and reproductive health to teenagers and their parents. In this episode, the panel will discuss how to find clear and reliable information about sexual and reproductive health that will help bo…

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Menopause Part II – From Coping to Thriving 42:16

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In this episode, our panel will continue a conversation started last year, with updates from new evidence and will provide practical ideas and resources to help navigate the menopause transition and post menopause phase of life, including how to manage this transition at work. In February 2022, RCSI aired a MyHealth episode on the menopause called …

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Addressing Obesity Stigma and Bias to Strengthen Healthcare in Ireland 32:46

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In this episode, the panel will discuss the science behind obesity, as well as explore some of the common misconceptions around obesity and stigma, how we think and talk about obesity, and best practices in obesity care delivery. Chair: Dr Oran Kennedy, Lecturer at the Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and…

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Positive Ageing – Retiring Well 31:03

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This episode of the RCSI MyHealth Series is on the topic of ‘Positive ageing – retiring well’. As part of this discussion, the panel will explore the process of retirement from a psychological aspect and lifestyle medicine perspective, as well as sharing practical tools and strategies to prepare for a successful retirement. Speakers: Dr Trudy Meeha…

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Mental Health Matters: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health 43:35

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In this MyHealth Series episode, our panel discuss the importance of prioritising young people’s mental health, identifying early warning signs and sharing supports and things we can do to help protect young people’s mental health. This episode is chaired by Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, Director of the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health. P…

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Navigating cancer: prevention, treatment and support 18:55

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In this RCSI MyHealth Series episode, our panel of experts provide a broad overview of cancer and address some of those most commonly asked questions about symptoms, risk factors and prevention measures, treatments and preparing for treatment, and the latest in cancer research. This episode is chaired by Professor Leonie Young, Scientific Director …

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The six pillars of lifestyle medicine (Part 1) 44:42

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Learning to live well is the theme of the next two episodes in the MyHealth series. In part 1, a panel of RCSI experts review the lifestyle medicine pillars of physical activity and exercise, healthy relationships and sleep to explore the strategies and tools we can use to improve our physical and emotional health. This episode is chaired by Profes…

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The six pillars of lifestyle medicine (Part 2) 42:11

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The theme of learning to live well continues in this next instalment of MyHealth. In part 2, our panel show how the remaining three pillars of lifestyle medicine; diet and nutrition, stress reduction and mental health, and harmful substance reduction can help us to make positive changes in our lives to improve our physical and emotional health. Thi…

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Living well through perimenopause and menopause 1:05:23

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In May 2021, public discourse gathered pace on how perimenopause and menopause was experienced by women in Ireland and their experiences in healthcare. In this RCSI MyHealth Series episode, our expert panel will focus on moving the conversation forward to empower women to a better menopause experience through increased awareness of their person-cen…

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RCSI MyHealth is a suite of initiatives that provides a trusted and accessible source of information on health and well-being. The series covers health and well-being topics of broad interest to patients, their families and the wider public. Access to accurate health information is an important resource to empower people with the tools to maintain …

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10: Stopping to Reflect 44:41

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In this, the last episode of the season, host Dr Catriona Bradley speaks with consultant psychiatrist Professor Abbie Lane about the podcast series. Key concepts from the series are explored, including factors which can challenge resilience, and key strategies and coping mechanisms. Useful resources: https://iiop.ie/content/mental-health-wellbeing…

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9: Mentoring 46:16

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Title: Mentoring Date of release: 20 October 2021 The penultimate episode of the series takes a different approach as mentoring programme lead Sarah Chambers, mentors Louisa Power and Margaret Doherty, and mentees Moyosola Tijani and Cian O’Caheny share their experience of the pilot mentoring programme. Useful resources: https://iiop.ie/content/men…

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8: Brenda Hackett – First Steps Into Management 38:01

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Brenda talks about her experiences when she started to manage a team. In this episode, she shares hints and tips that helped her make the transition to management. Useful resources: https://iiop.ie/content/mental-health-wellbeingBy The Resilient Pharmacist

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7: Seamus Ruane – Decisions 38:54

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Seamus talks about how the decisions we make impact on our wellbeing and on the direction of our lives. In this episode he talks about the factors that are important to consider in decision making. Useful resources: https://iiop.ie/content/mental-health-wellbeingBy The Resilient Pharmacist

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6: Jean Lannin - Self-Discovery 38:04

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Jean is a pharmacist with a diverse career in community and industry pharmacy. She shares with us her personal experience with anxiety and therapy, as well as her journey of self-discovery. Useful resources: https://iiop.ie/content/mental-health-wellbeingBy The Resilient Pharmacist

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5: Rebecca Foley - Perfectionism 33:38

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Rebecca is a community pharmacist in Dublin. She talks about the difficulty of “switching off”/being on high alert as a pharmacist. Rebecca also discusses the pros and cons of being a perfectionist and how it’s intrinsically linked into her personal and professional life. Useful resources: https://iiop.ie/content/mental-health-wellbeing…

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4: Dec Kerins - Good Enough! 51:00

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Dec is a community pharmacist and owner. He talks about his experience with burnout (or as Dec likes to call it, his “breakthrough”) and how it affected his personal and professional life. Dec shares the methods he uses to maintain his mental health and speaks about the importance of recognising our own signals of stress and burnout. Useful resourc…

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3: Julian Judge - Trust 34:51

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Julian, a former pharmacy owner, chats about the realities of community pharmacy practice and offers practical tips on developing resilience. He also challenges us to think about where pharmacists best add value. Useful resources: https://iiop.ie/content/mental-health-wellbeingBy The Resilient Pharmacist

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2: Lisa Kehily - Tough Times 38:42

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Lisa Kehily. Tough TimesLisa is a community pharmacist in Cork city. She talks about coping with grief and her own personal health issues, and how her experiences receiving healthcare treatment had an influence on her decision to become a pharmacist. Lisa discusses how she manages her stress and shares her experience of reaching out to a profession…

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1: Ailbhe Harnedy - Frightening Experiences 27:33

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Dublin community pharmacist, Ailbhe, tells us about a frightening experience she encountered when newly qualified. She describes the impact this had on her, in the short and long-term, how she dealt with it and gives advice for other pharmacists who experience similar events. Useful resources: https://iiop.ie/content/mental-health-wellbeing…

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The Resilient Pharmacist Trailer 2:02

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Catriona Bradley, Executive Director of the Irish Institute of Pharmacy, and lead for Lifelong Learning in RCSI, speaks to guests about their experience in building resilience within pharmacy. Topics will range from issues such as anxiety, stress, and burnout, to the more enjoyable parts of work. In this podcast, pharmacists share the stories that …

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Dr Mary Josephine Hannan (1859 – 1936) 32:52

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Dr Mary Josephine Hannan was the first woman both to train and to qualify at RCSI. Born in Dublin, she enrolled in 1886 (a year after women were first admitted) and received her licence in 1890. A short time later she travelled to India to work in several of Lady Dufferin's hospitals dedicated to female healthcare. In 1896, she established herself …

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Dr Margaret (Pearl) Dunlevy (1909 – 2002) 31:55

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Dr Margaret (Pearl) Dunlevy was an epidemiologist whose championing of immunisation served to eradicate tuberculosis in Ireland. Born in Donegal, Dunlevy received her licence from RCSI in 1932, coming first in her class. After several years training in Britain, including a period as a TB physician in Cardiff, Dunlevy earned a diploma in public heal…

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Dr Emily Winifred Dickson (1866–1944) 35:41

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Dr Emily Winifred Dickson was the first female Fellow of RCSI. Born in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, she began her studies at RCSI in 1887, two years after the College first admitted female students. Dickson enjoyed a distinguished academic career, winning a number of student medals and receiving her licence in 1891. She earned her MB (Bachelor of Medicin…

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Dr Mary Somerville Parker Strangman (1872–1943) 35:32

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Dr Mary Somerville Parker Strangman was a doctor, suffragist and elected councillor. Born in Waterford, Strangman and her sister Lucia enrolled at RCSI in 1891, receiving their licences in 1896. After training and lecturing in Britain, Mary Strangman became the second woman to earn the fellowship of RCSI in 1902. Establishing a practice in Waterfor…

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Sr Dr Maura Lynch (1938–2017) 42:01

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Dr Victoria Coffey (1911–1999) 35:50

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Dr Victoria Coffey was one of the first female paediatricians in Ireland. After graduation from RCSI, Coffey worked at the Meath and Coombe Hospitals before being appointed in 1943 as medical officer in charge of children at St Kevin's Hospital. During this period, she developed her interest in the neglected field of congenital birth defects and be…

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Dean Mary Frances Crowley (1906–1990) 48:49

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Born in Wexford, Mary Frances Crowley undertook her professional training in Britain, earning her Registered Nurse Certificate in 1935. She returned to Ireland in 1941 to take up a senior position in Sir Patrick Dun's Hospital. In 1944, she was appointed Assistant Matron of the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. Immediately after the war, Crowley…

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Dr Barbara Maive Stokes (1922–2009) 42:50

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Dr Barbara Maive Stokes was a pediatrician and pioneering disability campaigner. Born in London, Stokes studied medicine at Trinity College, Dublin, after which she trained as house physician at the Meath Hospital. She earned a certificate in public health from UCD in 1947 and hoped to become an epidemiologist, but the marriage bar prevented this a…