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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#34 Understanding HIV in 2023
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Eamon Keogh discusses HIV with Professor Fiona Lyons, HSE Clinical Lead of the Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Program and Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine at Saint James’ Hospital Dublin, and Aoife Commins, a practicing nurse who is living with HIV. They cover the progress made in HIV treatment, the importance of early intervention, and the challenges of stigma and discrimination. Fiona highlights the decrease in first-time HIV diagnoses as she explains the need for normalising HIV testing. Aoife shares her personal experience living with HIV, including her in...
2023-11-29
45 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#34 Understanding HIV in 2023
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Eamon Keogh discusses HIV with Professor Fiona Lyons, HSE Clinical Lead of the Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Program and Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine at Saint James’ Hospital Dublin, and Aoife Commins, a practicing nurse who is living with HIV. They cover the progress made in HIV treatment, the importance of early intervention, and the challenges of stigma and discrimination. Fiona highlights the decrease in first-time HIV diagnoses as she explains the need for normalising HIV testing. Aoife shares her personal experience living with HIV, including her in...
2023-11-29
45 min
Garry Talks
#78 Living Below Your Means - Business Bytes
In this season's final episode of Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Angela Tipton, who shares her journey with Crohn's disease and how she managed her student debt. Angela discusses her diagnosis at 19, her treatment plan, and the impact of the disease on her life. She also talks about her financial struggles, explaining how she and her family lived below their means during the COVID-19 pandemic to pay off her student loans in 18 months. Angela also talks about her website, "Fire Your Career," where she teaches people how to achieve financial freedom through their careers. - J...
2023-11-24
27 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#33 COVID-19 & Flu Vaccines Explained
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox talks to Dr. Sarah Geoghegan, Clinical Lead of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), and Gillian Buggy, Regional Flu Lead for South East Community Healthcare. They discuss the COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations, explaining the rationale and the importance of these programmes. They highlight the significance of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in saving people from serious illness and death during the pandemic, and touch on the recent research published on this. We learn from Dr. Geoghegan about how vaccines work as she expands on the effectiveness...
2023-11-22
37 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#33 COVID-19 & Flu Vaccines Explained
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox talks to Dr. Sarah Geoghegan, Clinical Lead of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), and Gillian Buggy, Regional Flu Lead for South East Community Healthcare. They discuss the COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations, explaining the rationale and the importance of these programmes. They highlight the significance of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in saving people from serious illness and death during the pandemic, and touch on the recent research published on this. We learn from Dr. Geoghegan about how vaccines work as she expands on the effectiveness...
2023-11-22
37 min
Garry Talks
#77 Start Your Startup - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Chris Joyce, a serial entrepreneur who has founded 24 companies. Chris shares his approach to problem-solving, emphasising the importance of focus and belief in oneself. He introduces his latest venture, Gusher, a platform that helps individuals launch companies without capital or investors, instead offering performance-based equity. Chris also discusses the significance of building a team deeply invested in the company's mission. The episode also covers topics like equity distribution, the ease of starting on Gusher, attracting talent, the growth of AI-driven projects, and the importance of sales and marketing in...
2023-11-22
25 min
Garry Talks
#76 Data is the Future - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Kevin Hanegan, author of "Turning Data into Wisdom", to discuss the importance of data in decision-making and the need for critical thinking. They explore the concept of data beyond numbers, the role of data in everyday life, and the impact of artificial intelligence on our perception of reality. They highlight the importance of diverse perspectives, questioning assumptions, and avoiding confirmation bias. Kevin shares techniques to stimulate critical thinking and shares a study showing kindergarteners outperforming adults in problem-solving. The episode emphasises the need for critical thinking skills in today's...
2023-11-17
25 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#32 Fertility Wellbeing
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Noreen Turley and guest Professor Mary Wingfield, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, discuss various aspects of fertility. Mary explains that there are a number of things that can affect your fertility, including age, body weight and smoking, and fertility problems affect both men and women equally and, in some cases, there is no known cause. She also tells us that there are things you can do to improve your chances of conceiving such as having a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing your al...
2023-11-15
44 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#32 Fertility Wellbeing
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Noreen Turley and guest Professor Mary Wingfield, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, discuss various aspects of fertility. Mary explains that there are a number of things that can affect your fertility, including age, body weight and smoking, and fertility problems affect both men and women equally and, in some cases, there is no known cause. She also tells us that there are things you can do to improve your chances of conceiving such as having a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing your al...
2023-11-15
44 min
Garry Talks
#75 Nursing, Death and Life Stories
In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly interviews Hilary Neville, a night nurse with over 25 years of experience in community palliative care. Hilary shares her experiences, from her first night on the job to working in a foreign country. She discusses the challenges and rewards of her job, including the emotional toll of working with patients nearing the end of their lives and the joy of hearing their life stories. Hilary also talks about balancing her career with raising five children, her coping mechanisms, and the importance of having support systems. She shares touching stories of...
2023-11-15
55 min
Garry Talks
#74 Fleeing Las Vegas - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Jason Fareas, the creator of "My Madness Method" podcast. Jason shares his journey from addiction to recovery, his unstable childhood, and his involvement in the drug trade. His situation took a turn for the worse when he moved to Las Vegas to escape his troubles. He encountered violence, including being shot at, and got involved in brokering deals between criminal organisations. He reveals that he started his podcast to provide relatable recovery stories. Jason also discusses his discovery of a sister through a DNA test, his experiences in the...
2023-11-10
34 min
Garry Talks
#73 Photography, Drumming and Fatherhood
In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly chats with professional landscape and commercial photographer, Mark Duffy, who shares his experiences and insights. He discusses the effort involved in growing his Instagram following to 48,000 plus followers, his approach to product reviews and content creation, and the misconception that a large social media following guarantees commercial success. Mark also talks about his transition from a music career to photography, emphasising the discipline he learned from drumming that he now applies to his work. He shares his aspiration to be remembered as one of Ireland's greatest photographers and en...
2023-11-08
50 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#31 Mental Health Ireland
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Fergal Fox talks to Martin Rogan, the CEO of Mental Health Ireland. They discuss the organisation's work in promoting mental health and wellbeing, the importance of collaboration and understanding in mental health promotion, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. Martin emphasises the need for a holistic approach to mental health and highlights the fundamental role of parenting. He tells us about the coproduction model utilised by Mental Health Ireland and the priority of engaging with people with lived experience of mental health, to...
2023-11-08
41 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#31 Mental Health Ireland
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Fergal Fox talks to Martin Rogan, the CEO of Mental Health Ireland. They discuss the organisation's work in promoting mental health and wellbeing, the importance of collaboration and understanding in mental health promotion, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. Martin emphasises the need for a holistic approach to mental health and highlights the fundamental role of parenting. He tells us about the coproduction model utilised by Mental Health Ireland and the priority of engaging with people with lived experience of mental health, to...
2023-11-08
41 min
Garry Talks
#72 Financial Freedom - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Daniel Apke, a serial entrepreneur, e-commerce marketing professional, real estate and land investor, educator, and podcast host. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Apke Land and Land Investing Online and is passionate about helping others create financial freedom. Having had over 10 businesses throughout his career, Daniel experienced a variety of business models that just didn't give him the freedom he was looking for. Now, he's teaching others how they can build their own roadmap to success that fits within the schedule and lifestyle they desire.
2023-11-03
31 min
Garry Talks
#71 Loyalty, Resilience and Purpose
In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly chats with Jessica Lavery, the marketing manager for Resilience Healthcare, shares her professional journey and personal experiences. She discusses her early career aspirations, the challenges she faced during the 2008 financial crisis, and her transition into motherhood. Jessica also talks about her roles in various companies, emphasising the importance of investing in employees, maintaining brand consistency, and adapting to the evolving landscape of marketing. She shares her experience with influencer marketing and the rise of social media. Jessica also discusses her current role at Resilience Healthcare, her dedication to fi...
2023-11-01
1h 01
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#30 Men’s Sheds
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox talks to Rebecca McLaughlin from the Irish Men's Sheds Association and Raymond Jordan from the Firhouse Men's Shed in Dublin. They discuss the positive impact of Men's Sheds on the community, the diversity of activities offered, and the importance of connection and camaraderie. Rebecca and Ray highlight the "Sheds for Life" programme, a health and wellbeing initiative that provides support directly to men in Sheds. Ray shares his personal experience of the programme in Firhouse and his retirement planning, and the fulfilment he found in j...
2023-11-01
32 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#30 Men’s Sheds
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox talks to Rebecca McLaughlin from the Irish Men's Sheds Association and Raymond Jordan from the Firhouse Men's Shed in Dublin. They discuss the positive impact of Men's Sheds on the community, the diversity of activities offered, and the importance of connection and camaraderie. Rebecca and Ray highlight the "Sheds for Life" programme, a health and wellbeing initiative that provides support directly to men in Sheds. Ray shares his personal experience of the programme in Firhouse and his retirement planning, and the fulfilment he found in j...
2023-11-01
32 min
Garry Talks
#70 Finding Yourself - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Kyle Hamilton, a Canadian entrepreneur. They discuss Kyle's early life, including his immersion in the French language and culture, and his initial struggles in France. Kyle shares his journey in the business world, from running a wedding photography business to starting a marketing agency. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, willingness to learn, and understanding your brand. The conversation also covers the value of non-aspirational jobs and taking time off to explore different opportunities. The episode ends with Kyle sharing information about his company and his LinkedIn profile.
2023-10-27
26 min
Garry Talks
#69 Hairdressing, Recession and the Russian Mafia
In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly interviews Mike O'Connor, owner of Bellissimo Hair and Beauty Salon. They discuss Mike's journey in the hairdressing industry, starting from the 1980s, and his experiences of opening his own salon. Mike shares his perspectives on business and education, his challenges, and his experiences with the mafia in Russia. They also discuss the impact of the 2008-2010 economic crash on Mike's businesses and how he navigated through the crisis. The conversation also touches on the effects of COVID-19 on the hairdressing industry and the changes Mike made to his sa...
2023-10-25
1h 22
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#29 Obesity: Changing Attitudes
In this podcast, we hear from Dr Jean O’Connell, a consultant endocrinologist and clinical lead at the Centre for Obesity Management at St. Columcille's and St. Vincent's University Hospitals. Jean explains that obesity is a chronic disease caused by a malfunction in the body's energy balance and weight regulation. She goes on to explain that approximately 1 in 4 adults in Ireland are living with obesity, but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased these numbers. Despite this, Jean also talks about the bias and stigma associated with this long term illness. Susie Birney, the lead fo...
2023-10-25
42 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#29 Obesity: Changing Attitudes
In this podcast, we hear from Dr Jean O’Connell, a consultant endocrinologist and clinical lead at the Centre for Obesity Management at St. Columcille's and St. Vincent's University Hospitals. Jean explains that obesity is a chronic disease caused by a malfunction in the body's energy balance and weight regulation. She goes on to explain that approximately 1 in 4 adults in Ireland are living with obesity, but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased these numbers. Despite this, Jean also talks about the bias and stigma associated with this long term illness. Susie Birney, the lead fo...
2023-10-25
42 min
Garry Talks
#68 Lessons from World Travels - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with podcaster and world traveller Niall Mackay. Niall talks about moving from Scotland to the United States and Australia for work but eventually ending up with less than one dollar in his bank account and been completely burned out. He talks about finding his dream job in Vietnam and raising money to build a school for children, to watching his entertainment company suffer huge setbacks during lockdown. This episode is very much about learning from the past, adapting and constantly moving forward. - Join Our Tribe today a...
2023-10-20
28 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#28 Dementia: Understand Together
In this podcast, we hear about the HSE Dementia: Understand Together campaign which aims to raise awareness and understanding of dementia and inspire communities to become inclusive. Host Noreen Turley speaks to guests Fiona Foley, Senior Project Manager HSE National Dementia Office, and Kathleen Farrell, who is living with Lewy body dementia and is a member of the Irish Dementia Working Group. In the podcast we hear about the various types of dementia, early signs and symptoms and where to go for help if you have dementia or are a family member supporti...
2023-10-18
31 min
Garry Talks
#67 Music, Tenerife and Sleepy Nuns
In this podcast episode of Garry Talks, Irish musician Danny Darcy and his mum Nora reminisce about their shared past, discussing Danny's busking days, and his career aspirations. They also talk about childhood memories, the sense of community they experienced, and the changes in society over the years. The conversation also delves into Danny's experiences in the music industry, his move to Tenerife, and his life there. They touch on the impact of social media, the importance of human connection, and their concerns about the younger generation's reliance on technology. The episode concludes with a discussion about Danny's passion...
2023-10-18
56 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#28 Dementia: Understand Together
In this podcast, we hear about the HSE Dementia: Understand Together campaign which aims to raise awareness and understanding of dementia and inspire communities to become inclusive. Host Noreen Turley speaks to guests Fiona Foley, Senior Project Manager HSE National Dementia Office, and Kathleen Farrell, who is living with Lewy body dementia and is a member of the Irish Dementia Working Group. In the podcast we hear about the various types of dementia, early signs and symptoms and where to go for help if you have dementia or are a family member supporti...
2023-10-18
31 min
Garry Talks
#66 Learning Behind the Bar - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Neil Rogers author of 'Everything I Needed To Know In Sales I Learned Behind The Bar'. The book discusses his journey from bartending at Tia's & Boston Sail Loft to salesperson, the hospitality industry, struggling through school but finding his way, sales performance and how bartending prepared him for the corporate world and as a VP of a small business. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKM...
2023-10-13
35 min
Garry Talks
#65 Theatre, TV and Leadership
In this episode of Garry Talks, TG4’s Trevor Ó Clochartaigh chats with Garry Kelly about his upbringing in Huddersfield and his connection to the Irish language and culture. Trevor shares his perspective on real leadership and the importance of resilience. He discusses his background in theatre, television production, and politics. They also talk about community involvement, supporting young people, the establishment of businesses in Irish-speaking areas, Trevor's experience in the media industry, his transition into politics, and his decision to step down from his political career. Trevor's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, the importance of sta...
2023-10-11
1h 28
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#27 Financial Wellbeing
In this podcast, we hear from Gwen Harris from the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), where she works as Regional Manager in North Dublin, as we discuss financial wellbeing. Gwen provides practical tips for budgeting, reducing food waste, and finding the best deals in areas like utility bills. Hosted by Fergal Fox, we learn that financial wellbeing is about having control and confidence in managing one's budget, rather than accumulating wealth. Gwen highlights the reluctance people may have when seeking financial assistance, and emphasises the importance of creating a judgment-free environment where people from a...
2023-10-11
46 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#27 Financial Wellbeing
In this podcast, we hear from Gwen Harris from the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), where she works as Regional Manager in North Dublin, as we discuss financial wellbeing. Gwen provides practical tips for budgeting, reducing food waste, and finding the best deals in areas like utility bills. Hosted by Fergal Fox, we learn that financial wellbeing is about having control and confidence in managing one's budget, rather than accumulating wealth. Gwen highlights the reluctance people may have when seeking financial assistance, and emphasises the importance of creating a judgment-free environment where people from a...
2023-10-11
46 min
Heart to Hearth
In conversation with Shem Caulfield, Bernie Doherty & Christy Cunniffe
We talk to County Galway Community Archaeologist Bernie Doherty, Artist Shem Caulfield and retired Community Archaeologist Christy Cunniffe about their involvement in the the Galway Forged Gate Project, particularly getting into details about the artistic flourishes of vernacular blacksmiths, iron crosses and iconography as well as touching on the history of metalworking and smelting in Ireland.If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or...
2023-10-09
1h 07
Garry Talks
#64 Essential Skills for Success - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Mark A. Herschberg author of 'The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You'. After teaching for 20 years at MIT's "Career Success Accelerator" class and working as a startup executive, Mark has written a new book focusing on leadership, networking, negotiation, teamwork, and effective communication – all skills we’re told are essential for success, but skills rarely ever taught. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Pl...
2023-10-06
29 min
Garry Talks
#63 Modelling, Eating Disorders and Therapy
Garry Talks is back with an incredible episode featuring former Miss Ireland and model Lynda Duffy who opens up about her journey in the modelling industry, her struggles with an eating disorder, and her transition into her current profession as a Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT). Host Garry Kelly guides the conversation as Lynda discusses her experiences in the public eye, her decision to leave the Middle East and start afresh in Ireland, and her passion for helping others through therapy. Lynda shares personal stories, insights into her therapy approach, and the importance of self-acceptance and personal growth. Listeners will...
2023-10-04
1h 35
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#26 Breastfeeding Support
In this podcast, we hear from breastfeeding experts as they explain why breast feeding is important for mother and baby and outline the range of supports in every community throughout the country. This year’s theme for Breastfeeding week is ‘Making our communities and workplaces more breastfeeding friendly’. It aims to highlight local supports for parents and the recent expansion in law of breastfeeding breaks during work hours up to a child’s second birthday. Parents can get tips and advice on continuing to breastfeeding when returning to work and can also talk to a breastfeeding expert on www.mychild.ie ...
2023-10-04
41 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#26 Breastfeeding Support
In this podcast, we hear from breastfeeding experts as they explain why breast feeding is important for mother and baby and outline the range of supports in every community throughout the country. This year’s theme for Breastfeeding week is ‘Making our communities and workplaces more breastfeeding friendly’. It aims to highlight local supports for parents and the recent expansion in law of breastfeeding breaks during work hours up to a child’s second birthday. Parents can get tips and advice on continuing to breastfeeding when returning to work and can also talk to a breastfeeding expert on www.mychild.ie ...
2023-10-04
41 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#25 Reducing your risk of cancer
In Ireland, 1 in 2 people will develop cancer at some stage of their life. Cancer prevention and early diagnosis are key to reducing the burden of cancer in Ireland. Listen to Consultant in public health Dr Triona McCarthy at the HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) discuss steps you can take to reduce your risk of cancer and the healthy lifestyle choices you can make to help. Triona also explains that not all cancers can be prevented; each individual’s risk of getting cancer is influenced by a wide range of factors. But she adds that there are...
2023-09-27
27 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#25 Reducing your risk of cancer
In Ireland, 1 in 2 people will develop cancer at some stage of their life. Cancer prevention and early diagnosis are key to reducing the burden of cancer in Ireland. Listen to Consultant in public health Dr Triona McCarthy at the HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) discuss steps you can take to reduce your risk of cancer and the healthy lifestyle choices you can make to help. Triona also explains that not all cancers can be prevented; each individual’s risk of getting cancer is influenced by a wide range of factors. But she adds that there are...
2023-09-27
27 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#24 Healthy Campus
Listen to the latest episode which delves into the area of the Healthy Campus work underway in third-level institutions across the country. Under the Higher Education Healthy Campus Charter and Framework led by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), this sector continues to increase its delivery of health and wellbeing work in conjunction with the Department of Health, Healthy Ireland. Our guests are Martina Mullin from Trinity College Dublin and Dr. Teresa Hurley from Technological University Dublin, who share their insights and learning from their on the ground work with host Fergal Fox. As a setting, higher education has huge...
2023-09-20
39 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#24 Healthy Campus
Listen to the latest episode which delves into the area of the Healthy Campus work underway in third-level institutions across the country. Under the Higher Education Healthy Campus Charter and Framework led by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), this sector continues to increase its delivery of health and wellbeing work in conjunction with the Department of Health, Healthy Ireland. Our guests are Martina Mullin from Trinity College Dublin and Dr. Teresa Hurley from Technological University Dublin, who share their insights and learning from their on the ground work with host Fergal Fox. As a setting, higher education has huge...
2023-09-20
39 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#23 Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids
The latest HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast talks about Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids and much more. With school routines starting again and parents getting to grips with what to put into those lunchboxes and what to avoid. Marian McBride, Dietetic Lead, HSE Health & Wellbeing discusses the importance of a balanced diet to ensure children develop a healthy relationship with food. With tips on how to introduce healthier foods into children’s daily diets. Marian gives ideas on what to include, recognising that parents are busy, she explains that it’s about...
2023-09-13
30 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#23 Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids
The latest HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast talks about Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids and much more. With school routines starting again and parents getting to grips with what to put into those lunchboxes and what to avoid. Marian McBride, Dietetic Lead, HSE Health & Wellbeing discusses the importance of a balanced diet to ensure children develop a healthy relationship with food. With tips on how to introduce healthier foods into children’s daily diets. Marian gives ideas on what to include, recognising that parents are busy, she explains that it’s about...
2023-09-13
30 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#22 Alcohol & Pregnancy
In this podcast two experts discuss Alcohol and Pregnancy. Dr Mary O’Mahony, Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Professor Maeve Eogan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist talk to podcast host Noreen Turley about a range of issues involved including Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). FASD Awareness Day is the 9th of September 2023. They discuss the difficulties that some women face giving up alcohol while pregnant and the importance of providing consistent messaging to women. The clear message is that No amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy is safe for your baby and if you have...
2023-09-06
38 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#22 Alcohol & Pregnancy
In this podcast two experts discuss Alcohol and Pregnancy. Dr Mary O’Mahony, Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Professor Maeve Eogan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist talk to podcast host Noreen Turley about a range of issues involved including Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). FASD Awareness Day is the 9th of September 2023. They discuss the difficulties that some women face giving up alcohol while pregnant and the importance of providing consistent messaging to women. The clear message is that No amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy is safe for your baby and if you have...
2023-09-06
38 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#21 Positive Mental Health
In this episode we talk to HSE Health Promotion and Improvement Officers, Olive Fanning and Anne Marie Murphy, about Positive Mental Health and the HSE’s Minding Your Wellbeing programme which is available through a series of 5 videos along with other mental health supports on www.yourmentalhealth.ie. Hosted by Fergal Fox, they discuss the programme and many of the terms and concepts used in the field of Positive Psychology such as Self-Care, Resilience, Positive Relationships, Mindfulness and how we need to Manage Our Thoughts. Both Anne Marie and Olive have significant experience of delivering this evidenced based programme face to face...
2023-08-30
55 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#21 Positive Mental Health
In this episode we talk to HSE Health Promotion and Improvement Officers, Olive Fanning and Anne Marie Murphy, about Positive Mental Health and the HSE’s Minding Your Wellbeing programme which is available through a series of 5 videos along with other mental health supports on www.yourmentalhealth.ie. Hosted by Fergal Fox, they discuss the programme and many of the terms and concepts used in the field of Positive Psychology such as Self-Care, Resilience, Positive Relationships, Mindfulness and how we need to Manage Our Thoughts. Both Anne Marie and Olive have significant experience of delivering this evidenced based programme face to face...
2023-08-30
55 min
University of Limerick
Creating bespoke breast prostheses for women post-mastectomy
This project creating bespoke breast prostheses for women post-mastectomy, using state of the art digital manufacturing aims to roll out this year and to be available nationally in all symptomatic breast clinics. Research Team Dr Lorraine Walsh, Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Mater Private Network Limerick, and collaborator on the project; Siobhan Meaney, Clinical Lead at the Rapid Innovation Unit, in the University of Limerick, and one of the supervisors of the Breast Prosthesis Project; and EmmaJude Lyons, PhD Researcher, at the Rapid Innovation Unit, (RIU) in the University of Limerick discuss a first of its kind service globally, using 3D...
2023-08-14
27 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#20 Parents Matter
In this episode, we speak to Professor Bobby Smyth, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, on the role of parents in the area of substance prevention and education, as part of an ongoing campaign ‘Parents Matter’ to promote information about substances and how to engage children and young people on this matter. Families have the potential to act as a major protective force in the lives of children and adolescents. Mutually supportive family relationships generally influence the prevention of substance use among young people. In the podcast we hear about the current drug and alcohol landscape, includin...
2023-07-05
54 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#20 Parents Matter
In this episode, we speak to Professor Bobby Smyth, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, on the role of parents in the area of substance prevention and education, as part of an ongoing campaign ‘Parents Matter’ to promote information about substances and how to engage children and young people on this matter. Families have the potential to act as a major protective force in the lives of children and adolescents. Mutually supportive family relationships generally influence the prevention of substance use among young people. In the podcast we hear about the current drug and alcohol landscape, includin...
2023-07-05
54 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#19 HSE Active Workplaces
In this episode we talk to Eimear Cotter, Project Manager, Healthy Eating Active Living Programme, HSE Health & Wellbeing and Dan Russell, Health Promotion & Improvement Officer, HSE, Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow Community Healthcare, about active workplaces and the importance of physical activity. Eimear discusses the physical activity guidelines, the risks associated with sedentary behaviour in the workplace and why movement breaks are so important to incorporate as part of our daily routine. Dan shares his experiences about the HSE Steps to Health challenge, which is an internal initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting staff to be more active. Hosted by...
2023-06-28
33 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#19 HSE Active Workplaces
In this episode we talk to Eimear Cotter, Project Manager, Healthy Eating Active Living Programme, HSE Health & Wellbeing and Dan Russell, Health Promotion & Improvement Officer, HSE, Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow Community Healthcare, about active workplaces and the importance of physical activity. Eimear discusses the physical activity guidelines, the risks associated with sedentary behaviour in the workplace and why movement breaks are so important to incorporate as part of our daily routine. Dan shares his experiences about the HSE Steps to Health challenge, which is an internal initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting staff to be more active. Hosted by...
2023-06-28
33 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#18 HSE Safer Nightlife Programme
In this episode we talk to Nicki Killeen, Project Manager working on HSE Emerging Drugs Trends, we hear all about the HSE Safer Nightlife Programme which was set up to reduce the harm of drugs used in “nightlife” settings and at music festivals in particular. Nicki shares her insights on the pilot work done at the Electric Picnic Music Festival last year and the work underway at this year’s summer music festivals to support people around their risk taking behaviours and to gather samples of drugs for checking. This ‘back of house’ approach allows for drugs to be gathered a...
2023-06-21
37 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#18 HSE Safer Nightlife Programme
In this episode we talk to Nicki Killeen, Project Manager working on HSE Emerging Drugs Trends, we hear all about the HSE Safer Nightlife Programme which was set up to reduce the harm of drugs used in “nightlife” settings and at music festivals in particular. Nicki shares her insights on the pilot work done at the Electric Picnic Music Festival last year and the work underway at this year’s summer music festivals to support people around their risk taking behaviours and to gather samples of drugs for checking. This ‘back of house’ approach allows for drugs to be gathered a...
2023-06-21
37 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#17 Healthy Workplaces
In this episode we talk Healthy Workplaces with Biddy O’Neill from Healthy Ireland in the Department of Health. The discussion covers the background to the Healthy Workplace Framework – Healthy Ireland at Work, and why and how the recently launched Healthy Workplace Website will guide workplaces on the best things they can do to develop and improve the wellbeing of their staff. Biddy shares her insights into the potential of Healthy Workplaces, what the evidence tells us and what they hope to achieve with the new website as a one stop shop for workplaces, with lots of resources to signpost and support...
2023-06-14
30 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#17 Healthy Workplaces
In this episode we talk Healthy Workplaces with Biddy O’Neill from Healthy Ireland in the Department of Health. The discussion covers the background to the Healthy Workplace Framework – Healthy Ireland at Work, and why and how the recently launched Healthy Workplace Website will guide workplaces on the best things they can do to develop and improve the wellbeing of their staff. Biddy shares her insights into the potential of Healthy Workplaces, what the evidence tells us and what they hope to achieve with the new website as a one stop shop for workplaces, with lots of resources to signpost and support...
2023-06-14
30 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#16 Choose Screening
In this episode, host Fergal Fox talks to Fiona Murphy, Chief Executive of the HSE National Screening Service (NSS) and Grace Rattigan, one of their Patient and Public Partnership representatives about the importance of the four national screening programmes to help prevent or recognise disease early when it is easier to treat. Screening saves lives and the NSS recently launched their new strategy ‘Choose Screening’, putting engagement with people to the forefront of how they do their work. Fiona talks about the significance of this person-centred approach, the journey of the development of the strategy and how the NSS aims t...
2023-06-07
33 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#16 Choose Screening
In this episode, host Fergal Fox talks to Fiona Murphy, Chief Executive of the HSE National Screening Service (NSS) and Grace Rattigan, one of their Patient and Public Partnership representatives about the importance of the four national screening programmes to help prevent or recognise disease early when it is easier to treat. Screening saves lives and the NSS recently launched their new strategy ‘Choose Screening’, putting engagement with people to the forefront of how they do their work. Fiona talks about the significance of this person-centred approach, the journey of the development of the strategy and how the NSS aims t...
2023-06-07
33 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#15 Men’s Health Week – Why it matters
In episode 15 of the HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast, we talk about Men’s Health Week with Anne Farrell, CIE Occupational Health Unit and Finian Murray in HSE Health and Wellbeing. Finian explains the background to Men’s Health Week and the range of activities happening during Men’s Health Week 2023 and the many partners involved. Anne talks to us about the range of health & wellbeing supports in CIE for their pre-dominantly male staff. Hosted by Eamon Keogh. To find out more about #MensHealthWeek check out www.mhfi.org. Contact Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie for further infor...
2023-05-31
29 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#15 Men’s Health Week – Why it matters
In episode 15 of the HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast, we talk about Men’s Health Week with Anne Farrell, CIE Occupational Health Unit and Finian Murray in HSE Health and Wellbeing. Finian explains the background to Men’s Health Week and the range of activities happening during Men’s Health Week 2023 and the many partners involved. Anne talks to us about the range of health & wellbeing supports in CIE for their pre-dominantly male staff. Hosted by Eamon Keogh. To find out more about #MensHealthWeek check out www.mhfi.org. Contact Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie for further infor...
2023-05-31
29 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#14 Traveller Wellbeing Through Creativity
In this episode we hear from Martin Beanz Warde who tells us about his ‘Through Our Eyes’ photography project which was funded under the Traveller Through Creativity initiative in 2022. Martin is a Comedian, Writer and Photographer who also shares his own personal story about expressing his creative ability in a variety of ways and how he has supported others through his growing media presence. Please leave us a review of our podcast series on your podcast channel of choice. Produced by GKMedia.ie
2023-05-24
39 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#14 Traveller Wellbeing Through Creativity
In this episode we hear from Martin Beanz Warde who tells us about his ‘Through Our Eyes’ photography project which was funded under the Traveller Through Creativity initiative in 2022. Martin is a Comedian, Writer and Photographer who also shares his own personal story about expressing his creative ability in a variety of ways and how he has supported others through his growing media presence. Please leave us a review of our podcast series on your podcast channel of choice. Produced by GKMedia.ie
2023-05-24
39 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#13 SpunOut.ie
In this episode we talk to Ian Power, CEO of SpunOut.ie, the youth information website. The discussion covers a broad range of issues that young people are seeking information on through the website. Ian describes how the organisation has developed and learned by working with young people to give insights and offer support with trusted information where and when young people need it. SpunOut also launched the Free Text 50808 service in 2020 and Ian shares some insights into the way that service was set up and how it supports young people through challenging times. SpunOut have been a partner...
2023-05-17
43 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#13 SpunOut.ie
In this episode we talk to Ian Power, CEO of SpunOut.ie, the youth information website. The discussion covers a broad range of issues that young people are seeking information on through the website. Ian describes how the organisation has developed and learned by working with young people to give insights and offer support with trusted information where and when young people need it. SpunOut also launched the Free Text 50808 service in 2020 and Ian shares some insights into the way that service was set up and how it supports young people through challenging times. SpunOut have been a partner...
2023-05-17
43 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#12 Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
In this episode we talk about Making Every Contact Count (MECC), a national behaviour change programme, which prepares healthcare professionals to use the different contacts they have with their patients as an opportunity to talk with them about making healthier lifestyle changes, in order to prevent chronic disease. Mo Foley, Making Every Contact Count Mobiliser and Louise Crowley, Physiotherapy Manager in HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare tell host Eamon Keogh all about their experience implementing Making Every Contact Count. They share their insights from supporting the implementation of MECC, discussing the training programme, why staff should take it on, and w...
2023-05-10
39 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#12 Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
In this episode we talk about Making Every Contact Count (MECC), a national behaviour change programme, which prepares healthcare professionals to use the different contacts they have with their patients as an opportunity to talk with them about making healthier lifestyle changes, in order to prevent chronic disease. Mo Foley, Making Every Contact Count Mobiliser and Louise Crowley, Physiotherapy Manager in HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare tell host Eamon Keogh all about their experience implementing Making Every Contact Count. They share their insights from supporting the implementation of MECC, discussing the training programme, why staff should take it on, and w...
2023-05-10
39 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#11 Health Promotion and Improvement
In this episode listen to Karen Heavey and Joan Ita Murphy, two Health Promotion and Improvement Managers in the HSE, as they describe the work of their departments in HSE Health and Wellbeing. Their staff work with a wide variety of partners internally and externally as they target issues from smoking cessation, promoting mental wellbeing and delivery of staff health and wellbeing. Karen and Joan Ita also talk about the social determinants of health, their work on Sláintecare Healthy Communities and how they see their increased staffing numbers working to address the health needs of their areas in t...
2023-05-03
29 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#11 Health Promotion and Improvement
In this episode listen to Karen Heavey and Joan Ita Murphy, two Health Promotion and Improvement Managers in the HSE, as they describe the work of their departments in HSE Health and Wellbeing. Their staff work with a wide variety of partners internally and externally as they target issues from smoking cessation, promoting mental wellbeing and delivery of staff health and wellbeing. Karen and Joan Ita also talk about the social determinants of health, their work on Sláintecare Healthy Communities and how they see their increased staffing numbers working to address the health needs of their areas in t...
2023-05-03
29 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#10 Mental Health
Listen to the latest episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, hosted by Noreen Turley with Mark Smyth, HSE Senior Clinical Psychologist, who discuss some of the signs of mental health problems and the new HSE Mental Health Literacy Campaign. The episode focusses on stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep as common signs of mental health problems and what we can do to help ourselves and others. HSE resources and support information are available on yourmentalhealth.ie Produced by GKMedia.ie
2023-04-26
36 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#10 Mental Health
Listen to the latest episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, hosted by Noreen Turley with Mark Smyth, HSE Senior Clinical Psychologist, who discuss some of the signs of mental health problems and the new HSE Mental Health Literacy Campaign. The episode focusses on stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep as common signs of mental health problems and what we can do to help ourselves and others. HSE resources and support information are available on yourmentalhealth.ie Produced by GKMedia.ie
2023-04-26
36 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#09 Making the ‘Big Talk’ many small talks
Listen to the latest episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, featuring Moira Germaine, Education and Training Manager with the Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme. Moira tells us about the Making the ‘Big Talk’ many small talks resources, which support conversations between parents and their children about relationships and sexuality. Find out all about the research and rationale behind the new resources, now available on sexualwellbeing.ie, as Moira shares her insights from working with a wide range of stakeholders on sexual health to empower parents and carers to support healthy relationships for their children. We hope yo...
2023-04-19
36 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#09 Making the ‘Big Talk’ many small talks
Listen to the latest episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, featuring Moira Germaine, Education and Training Manager with the Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme. Moira tells us about the Making the ‘Big Talk’ many small talks resources, which support conversations between parents and their children about relationships and sexuality. Find out all about the research and rationale behind the new resources, now available on sexualwellbeing.ie, as Moira shares her insights from working with a wide range of stakeholders on sexual health to empower parents and carers to support healthy relationships for their children. We hope yo...
2023-04-19
36 min
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#08 Social Prescribing
Listen to this episode as we learn about Social Prescribing and how this initiative can improve the wellbeing of a wide range of individuals, including those who are socially isolated, lonely, and experiencing long-term conditions and mental health difficulties. This week, we speak to Caragh Munn, Social Prescribing co-ordinator with Bray Area Partnership, who explains how Social Prescribing focuses on ‘What Matters to the Person’ rather than ‘What is the Matter with the Person.’ She describes how the aim of Social Prescribing is to connect adults to community groups, organisations and statutory services for practical and emotional support with the help...
2023-04-12
29 min
Garry Talks
#62 Talent, Negotiating and Kendrick Lamar
This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by Senior Promoter for Vivo Concerti, Carlo Pellegrino. This company is one of the biggest in Italy for producing and promoting concerts and international tours by some of the biggest artists including Kendrick Lamar, Måneskin, Sam Smith, and Lewis Capaldi. Carlo has been involved in the music industry himself for over 10 years and he has a huge passion for both music and the work he does in bringing international artists to Italy whilst also promoting domestic artists. He is driven, isn’t afraid to take risks and a...
2023-04-12
38 min
Garry Talks
#61 Leading People - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 23 with Director of the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care, Karen Charnley. In this short clip, Karen talks about leadership, management, upskilling and the importance of looking after your staff and the legacy needed when bringing in new team members. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Most impo...
2023-04-07
06 min
Garry Talks
#60 Training, Growing and Learning
This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by founder and CEO of Sports Academy, Tom French. Tom left school in Donegal at an early age but he went on to become one of the top fitness coaches in Ireland working with a number of high performing athletes as well as opening various training academies. He has had stories of success and failure, but his vision and core values have remained consistent. This podcast is about knowing what you want, having a vision and never giving up. - Join Our Tribe tod...
2023-04-05
1h 18
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing
#07 Staff Choirs
Listen to the latest episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast to hear a heart-warming conversation with Alison Baker Kerrigan and host Fergal Fox, who both share their experience and insights from singing in workplace choirs in the health service. Alison, who works as Arts Officer in Tallaght University Hospital and takes part in their Heartbeats Choir, shares her experience of working with her colleagues in Tallaght to write a new song, which was shared as part of one of the HSE Staff Choir Concerts. Alison also took part in David Brophy’s Frontline Choir during COVID an...
2023-04-05
36 min
Garry Talks
#59 Protect Yourself - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 33 with Skin and Nutritionist Expert, Alma McGrath, of Med Aesthetics. In this short clip, Alma talks about how easily our skin is damaged by UV light and the importance of protecting your skin from sun damage using the correct creams, sunglasses and clothing. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Most importantly – please...
2023-03-31
08 min
Garry Talks
#58 Grief, Charity and Community
This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by founder of ACT for Meningitis, Siobhan Carroll. The Irish charity was set up in 2011 by Siobhan and Noel Carroll following the tragic loss of their daughter Aoibhe, aged just 4, to Meningitis. In this podcast, Siobhan talks about her journey of grief and loss, but also the importance of educating and raising awareness of the disease. She talks about the challenges of running a charity and the different initiatives and events they have undertaken over the years to maintain the support to offe...
2023-03-29
1h 04
Garry Talks
#57 Listen To Your Customer - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 41 with Sales and Marketing Manager for Galway Races, Sinéad Cassidy. In this short clip, Sinéad talks about engaging, understanding and listening to your customer even on a limited budget so you can keep improving your product or service. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Most importantly – please subscribe to this Pod...
2023-03-24
06 min
Garry Talks
#56 Trading, Heritage and Hilton Pens
This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by the co-owner of Kilkenny Architectural Salvage, Harry Maharaj. In this podcast, Harry talks about studying engineering, working in assets management to learning marketing and taking over his dad's business with his brothers. Over the years he has worked with some of the biggest names in Irish business and shares plenty of anecdotes. He also talks about scaling his family business, embracing digital technology, new marketing trends and inventive ways to engage with your customers. For more information about Kilkenny Architectural Salvage – visit www.euros...
2023-03-22
1h 01
Garry Talks
#55 What Awaits Us - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 7 with CEO of Galway Chamber, Kenneth Deery. In this short clip recorded during the first few weeks of the pandemic, Kenny talks about remote working, embracing change and adapting for a more progressive future. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Most importantly – please subscribe to this Podcast.
2023-03-17
10 min
Garry Talks
#54 Weddings, Pancakes and Hacking
This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by the amazing cook and podcaster, Sarah Butler. In this podcast, Sarah talks about working for herself from an early age, running her own business after college as a graphic designer, the difficulties she faced during the pandemic, having her Instagram account of 10,000 followers hacked, her thoughts on air-fryers, growing her business today plus lots of cooking and baking tips in between. Her two books Food For Life and Home Cooking are available at www.sarahbutlerathome.com - Join Our Tri...
2023-03-15
1h 24
Garry Talks
#53 How To Be Ready For Change - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 10 with business owner Gill Carroll. In this short clip, Gill talks about the importance of knowing your core values, making calculated risks, being a leader and preparing for various financial challenges. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Most importantly – please subscribe to this Podcast.
2023-03-10
07 min
Garry Talks
#52 Gut Health, Cancer and Sole Trading
This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by Nutritional Therapist, Virginia Ziulu. In this podcast, Virgina talks about moving from Italy to Ireland as a teenager to work as an Au Pair, then working in nutrition, being diagnosed with cancer when she was pregnant with her first child, setting up her own business during the pandemic, dealing with the challenges and sacrifices of being a sole trader and how she is growing her business now and expanding her services. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - ...
2023-03-08
1h 10
Garry Talks
#51 Make Time Out A Habit - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 21 with retail consultant Louise Lally. In this short episode, Louise talks about the importance of changing your environment and taking time out from your business to focus on the business and where you want your business to grow, and that an accountability partner can help you with that process too if you need. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twi...
2023-03-03
08 min
Garry Talks
#50 Wisdom, Compassion and Nutella
This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by International teacher of meditation and Buddhism, Kadam Adam Starr. In this podcast, Adam talks about leaving Ireland to become the director of a global media company in London, giving it all up to pursue a life of meditation, defining what stress is and how we can take control of it, the power of meditation, explaining what is buddhism, and outlining the techniques that we can use to recognise, reduce and gradually become free of, the underlying causes of unhealthy stress, frustration, anger or feelings of ov...
2023-03-01
1h 17
Garry Talks
#49 Life is Failure and Success - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 17 with John Power of Aerogen. In this short episode, John talks about finding a passion that helps others, not being afraid to take calculated risks, and understanding that there are no shortcuts to success. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Most importantly – please subscribe to this Podcast.
2023-02-24
06 min
Garry Talks
#48 Marketing, Motherhood and Presidency
This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by the wonderful, Eveanna Ryan, Group Marketing & Innovation Manager at the Connacht Hospitality Group In this podcast, Eveanna talks about the 11 brands that she manages with her team. How Marketing has changed in the past two years and now needs to be streamlined. She talks about balancing the diversity of customers, working on an Irish feature film, her presidency plans at the Galway Chamber of Commerce, and raising her son as a single mother. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com...
2023-02-22
1h 01
Garry Talks
#47 Balancing Business Needs - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 37 with Emilie Keogh of Keogh Accountancy Group. Here Emilie talks about supporting your employees but also safeguarding your business by protecting your cashflow and keeping a tight hold on your debtors. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Most importantly – please subscribe to this Podcast.
2023-02-17
10 min
University of Limerick
The Mathematical and Statistical Modelling Collaboration Guiding Ireland’s Covid-19 Response
March 2020 changed the lives of everyone around the around. We were all worried about the spread of COVID-19, fascinated with R number and hoping lockdowns would not last long.Working in the background was the UL team from MASCI (Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry) who as part of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group (IEMAG), provided expert advice, real-time information and forecast models to the Chief Medical Officer and NPHET.In this podcast you will hear from the award-winning UL team, led by MACSI Director Professor James...
2023-02-15
36 min
Garry Talks
#46 Sea Swimming, Setting Standards and Going Solo
This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by the award-winning TV Chef Martin O’ Donnell of Blackrock Cottage in Salthill, Galway. In this podcast, Martin talks about growing up in a fishing village where he found his love for real food, the reason he left a 15 year residency at a boutique hotel to start a new business, and he also gives his thoughts on menu pricing, chefs who smoke, and his upcoming competitors. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry T...
2023-02-15
1h 06
Garry Talks
#45 Building your Online Persona - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 9 with Marketing Expert, Kieran O' Malley. Kieran talks about becoming a blogger or influencer, engaging with your audience, utilising hashtags for building a community, and finding out what you love and sharing that passion or perspective online. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Most importantly – please subscribe to this Podcast.
2023-02-10
08 min
Garry Talks
#44 Models, Influencers and McDonald’s
This week Garry is joined by Mandy Maher - the owner of Catwalk Model Agency, The Platform, and a TV Stylist on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM. In this podcast, Mandy talks about trying to start a career in modelling as a teenager, leaving college to pursue her dreams, the pressures of the fashion industry, building a family of models, the massive effects covid had on her business, starting a new business, balancing life as a business owner as a mum of three, and her advice for anyone starting out in business. - Jo...
2023-02-08
1h 30
Garry Talks
#43 10 Steps To Success - Business Bytes
This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 15 with Irish entrepreneur Rory Prendergast. Rory talks about the concept of his self-help book, The Game Changer Formula, explaining 10 simple daily habits to help you achieve predictable success for you, your family, and your business. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Most importantly – please subscribe to this Podcast.
2023-02-03
09 min
Just Like in the Movies
Series 6 - Episode 08
It’s our final episode for this series of Just Like in the Movies. This week Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join Garry Kelly to review Devils (Sky Atlantic), Your Honour (Sky Atlantic) and Behind Her Eyes (Netflix). Produced by GKMedia.ie
2021-03-26
27 min
Just Like in the Movies
Series 6 - Episode 07
This week on Just Like in the Movies, Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join Garry Kelly to review Capone (Netflix), Coming 2 America (Amazon Prime Video) and Borat 2 (Amazon Prime Video). Produced by GKMedia.ie Available to download every Tuesday from 8:30pm (GMT).
2021-03-16
29 min
Just Like in the Movies
Series 6 - Episode 06
This week on Just Like in the Movies, Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join Garry Kelly to review Disenchantment (Netflix), News of the World (Netflix) and All Creatures Great and Small (RTÉ). Produced by GKMedia.ie Available to download every Tuesday from 8:30pm (GMT).
2021-03-09
30 min
Just Like in the Movies
Series 6 - Episode 05
This week on Just Like in the Movies, Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join Garry Kelly to review Bombshell (Amazon Prime Video), Framing Britney Spears (Sky Documentaries) and WandaVision (Disney+). Produced by GKMedia.ie
2021-03-02
33 min
Just Like in the Movies
Series 6 - Episode 04
This week on Just Like in the Movies, Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join Garry Kelly to review The Dig (Netflix), The Midnight Sky (Netflix) and Greyhound (Apple TV+). Produced by GKMedia.ie
2021-02-23
24 min
Just Like in the Movies
Series 6 - Episode 03
This week on Just Like in the Movies, Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join Garry Kelly to review ZeroZeroZero (Sky), Lupin (Netflix) and The Terror (RTE). Produced by GKMedia.ie
2021-02-16
24 min
Just Like in the Movies
Series 6 - Episode 02
This week on Just Like in the Movies, Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join Garry Kelly to review Soul (Disney/Pixar), The Queen's Gambit (Netflix) and The High Note (Sky Cinema/HBO Max). Produced by GKMedia.ie
2021-02-09
26 min