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Kate Hamilton Health Podcast#151: Órla O'Flaherty: How Stress, Hormones & Gut Health Are Really Connected (And What Women Can Do About It)If you’ve ever felt like your hormones are “off”, your digestion isn’t great, and stress is constantly bubbling under the surface - this episode will help you make sense of why.In this episode of the Kate Hamilton Health Podcast, I am joined by Orla O’Flaherty, a herbalist, naturopath, and somatic therapist specialising in women’s health. Together, we explore how chronic stress shows up in the body, why gut health plays such a key role in hormonal balance, and how working with the nervous system can support real, lasting change. Rather than just managing sym...
2026-01-1956 min
Galway Bay fm - Galway Talks - with John MorleyCommunity Matters: Mervue9am-10am
We meet some great local characters
We talk about the local soccer club
We learn about the history of Mervue
10am-11am
Phil Grealish and Eileen Dunleavy of the Credit Union join us for their charity draw
We have the Connacht Tribune headlines with Dave O'Connell
Anna Conboy and Phil Ryan join us for a chat
11am-12pm
Terry Flaherty of Mervue Utd and Orla Conchur-Murphy of St. James' GAA join us
Frank Naughton treats us to a song while Martin Glavin and Jacqueline O’Dowd of the Mervue choir join us.
We...
2025-10-241h 49
Let's Talk About Sociology of EducationNiall Mulpeter "From Policy to Practice: Enacting Values in Publicly Managed Schools through Communities of Practice and Professional Learning Communities"In this episode I speak to Niall Mulpeter in an episode entitled From Policy to Practice: Enacting Values in Publicly Managed Schools through Communities of Practice and Professional Learning Communities. Niall is an Educational Policy and Development Officer with Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) and a final-year PhD scholar at the University of Limerick School of Education. With over 20 years of experience in education, Niall’s expertise lies in Values Education, Curriculum Development, and the enactment of values-based policy in schools—areas in which he has been published. Niall explains his interest in sociology of education, focusing on educ...
2025-03-0647 min
The Becca Holland ShowHealing From Within with Orla O’FlahertyFrom Stress to Balance: Unlocking Hormonal Health with Orla O’Flaherty
Welcome to Healing From Within, an episode of The Becca Holland Show where we explore the powerful connections between physical health, emotional well-being, and sustainable healing practices.
In this episode, Becca sits down with Orla O’Flaherty, a naturopath and herbalist, to discuss the transformative journey of achieving hormone balance through self-awareness, self-compassion, and intentional lifestyle changes.
Orla shares her experiences with endometriosis, thyroid dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and the profound impact of gut health on overall wellness. Topics include nervous system regulation, boun...
2024-12-171h 16
The Built By JH-FITNESS PodcastFertility, Periods, Menopause, endometriosis w/ Órla O'FlahertyIn this weeks episode I'm joined by an absolute gentle sould whose full of expertise & knowledge. It one episode I thoruoghly enjoyed because of the nature of the podcast as it it will help ladies (men too) with womens health . We discuss so many topics that will be of value to those who may find themselves struggling Topics include: Órla's Challeneges Understanding endometriosis & hormonal challenges Treatment Challenges in diagnosing Imprtance of nutrition & fibre Impact of chronic stress Better eductaion needed Effects of the pill Imorrance of education on periods for men too Q&A wit...
2024-04-2849 min
The Brian Keane Podcast#480: Orla O' Flaherty on Periods, Relationships, Break Ups, Healed Masculine/Feminine, Dating Apps, Parental Wounds, Sensuality vs Sex and More.. Orla O' Flaherty is a herbalist, naturopath, and nutritionist who specialises in female health. She is also one of my closest friends so this is more of a fly on the wall conversation that goes in a lot of different directions. I'll add for men (or women who aren't interested in the topic) – the first 12 minutes is about period pain, endometritis and hormone health so if you want to skip straight into the meatier topics, feel free to.. Trigger warning: we talk about some uncomfortable topics that may b...
2024-04-081h 38
The Brian Keane PodcastOrla O' Flaherty on Cortisol, Estrogen and Female Fat Loss, The Contraceptive Pill and Managing An Underactive or Overactive Thyroid! (From The 2021 Archive)This episode first aired on 15th March 2021 Are you enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and a review. Orla O' Flaherty is a herbalist, naturopath, and nutritionist who specialises in female health. She's also one of my closest friends, and we go deep on hormones (for women and men) in today's podcast. This one is worth saving for a couple of relistens as there are knowledge bombs left, right, and center in today's episode. Brought to you in partnership with Lets Get Checked. To get 30% OFF your first...
2023-07-1454 min
The Brian Keane Podcast#392: My Personal Experience on a Spiritual Ayahuasca Retreat (How The Medicine Works, Healing Trauma and Finally Facing My Own Demons) This is a podcast talking about my recent life changing experience with Amazonian medicine Ayahuasca. The conversation is guided by one of my best friends Orla O' Flaherty. Enjoy. I also discuss my experience with Kambo and the terrifying 5-MeO-DMT trip in this episode. Warning: this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not advice or a recommendation (medical or otherwise) Shownotes: Quick link to all my books, programs and courses: https://briankeanefitness.com/quick-links/
2022-08-011h 04
The Paul Norton Podcast# 48 Orla O 'Flaherty - Sex BotIn this episode of The Paul Norton Podcast, I spoke with the amazing Orla O' Flaherty, and this time we spoke about a topic that no one really wants to talk about.Every Sunday Orla does a Q&A called sex bot where she gets people to ask her questions related to all things sex.To say I enjoyed recording this, was an understatement. I love talking about topics that no one else will talk about. We spoke about all things sex including porn, orgasms, pleasure, etc. This one will benefit...
2022-04-1533 minThe Paul Norton Podcast#45 Orla O'Flaherty - Coming Off Birth Control and Hormones.In this episode of the Paul Norton Podcase, I had the return of the amazing Orla O'Flaherty.On this podcast we spoke about coming off birth control and what you need to in the lead up to it and also afterward.We spoke about hormones and what they actually do when working correctly. This was an amazing podcast to record and I'm excited for you to listen.
2022-02-121h 01
The Shane Walsh Podcast#223 Orla O'Flaherty chats about Breaking up with Birth ControlIn this episode of the Shane Walsh Podcast I chat with Orla O'Flaherty. Orla is a Naturopath and Herbalist based in Galway. @orla_naturopath_herbalist https://orlaoflaherty.com/ we chat about: PMDD Myths around PMS that need to go away Top 3 supplements for hormones Are you horny or is it lack of connection? Breaking up with birth control Order my book on Female Fat loss - https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/pre-order-the-book/ Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching
2021-11-011h 06
The Female Health PodcastOrla O'Flaherty on PMS, PMDD, the pill, nutrition for hormones and gut healthOrla O' Flaherty joins me this week on the Female Health Podcast. Orla is a herbalist and naturopath with a focus on female health. She places a big emphasis on nutrition and lifestyle changes to support healthy periods, endometriosis, PCOS and fertility. Having had her own struggles with endometriosis and chronic period pain, she helps women to have healthy periods using nutrition, supplements and herbs. We chat about PMDD PMS The pill Nutrition for hormones and gut health Supplements and herbs...
2021-10-2654 min
Partners in Positivity#53: 🌙 The female cycle & female hormones | Órla’s Happy Hormones Podcast 😃This week we chat to a lady who dances every time she helps one of her clients get their period back. The powerfully educational and gracefully female focused Órla O’Flaherty from Órla’s Happy Hormones podcast. Orla is a Naturopath, Herbalist and expert on female health and wellness. Enjoy learning about:The 4 stages of the female cycleFoods that support the stagesHormone imbalancesThe ‘dark night’Body positivityThese health focused females 👩🏻👩👩🏻🦰are here to expand your mind, connect to your wonderful womb and gift you with some personal insights on all thi...
2021-08-2448 min
The Brian Keane Podcast#334: Herbalist Orla O' Flaherty on Balancing Hormones, PMS, Thyroid, Amenorrhoea (Losing Your Period) and Fertility!Orla is a herbalist, naturopath and nutritionist who specialises in female health. In our last episode together (podcast 320) - Orla talked about Cortisol, Estrogen, Female Fat Loss, The Contraceptive Pill and Managing An Underactive or Overactive Thyroid. Today's podcast we are going to be going a deeper on the topic of thyroid, PMS, fertility and amenorrhoea (losing your period) amongst other things. Today's episode is largely female focused; but also has some great food for thought for males as well. Here are some of the things we talked about: Over a...
2021-06-211h 04
Why Not?#52 Endometriosis, Hormone health and why the pill is NOT the answer with Orla O'Flaherty @orla_naturopath_herbalistYou may have heard the term endometriosis in the last few years but do you know what it is? I surely didn't nor the extent of how it can affect women around their periods or most of their cycle! Today I speak to Orla O'Flahery. Orla is an herbalist and natrupath based in Galway and she herself suffers from endometriosis. We talk about her own story and diagnosis and how she was put on the pill to treat the condition, however it only masks it, so when she came off it at 23 all her symptoms came back. This led h...
2021-06-1145 minThe Paul Norton Podcast# 20 Orla O' FlahertyIn this episode of the Paul Norton Podcast i spoke with the amazing Orla O' Flaherty all the way from Ireland. Orla is a Herbalist and Naturopath and her expertise around the female body is outstanding. I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as i do and look forward to you learning from it.As always if you can share it onto your stoires and Spread the word that would be amazing
2021-04-231h 26
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.82 Colman Power Organic FitnessThis weeks episode, I'm talking to Colman Power Organic Fitness on the power of organic food.
Colman is an online personal trainer and organic horticulturist with a passion for educating people on the benefits of real single ingredient foods. We got to talk all things organic food, training and the importance of understanding his clients menstrual cycles. Here are some of the key topics we covered.
What the difference is between organic and non organic.
The benefits of eating a mainly plant based diet and fuelling your body.
What training styles wi...
2021-04-0238 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEpisode 81- Top 20 Episodes & BackstoriesEpisode 81 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live and this week I'm saying a big thank you for the 10,000 downloads :) and going through the top 10 listened to episodes and where I was at at the time of recording them.
This episode is more of a personal one than a breakdown of each episode. Reflecting back on the journey of this podcast and my own personal journey over the last two years. There's some things in here I haven't spoken about publicly before and they are topics I thought I'd never be able to speak about outside of my c...
2021-03-2647 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.80-Q&A: Cortisol, PMDD, Irregular Periods, Tinder Hook UpsEpisode 80 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This is a Q&A style episode covering questions from my Instagram Q&A.
1. How do I reduce high cortisol levels?
2. Any advice for PMDD, its really affecting my life.
3. I'm having irregular periods, what can I do?
4. Thoughts on Tinder Hook ups. Lockdown has me lonely.
To listen, click the link below, or head on over to itunes. Happy Friday
2021-03-1930 min
The Brian Keane Podcast#320: Orla O' Flaherty on Cortisol, Estrogen and Female Fat Loss, The Contraceptive Pill and Managing An Underactive or Overactive Thyroid!Orla is a herbalist, naturopath and nutritionist who specialises in female health. She's also one of my closest friends, and we go deep on hormones (for women and men) in today's podcast. This one is worth saving for a couple of relistens as there is knowledge bombs left, right and center in today's episode. Here are some of things we talked about in today's podcast. Her background and how being sick as a teenager lead her down her current career path Cortisol, estrogen and its im...
2021-03-151h 00
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.79 - 7 Books That Changed My Life Going ForwardEpisode 79 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live and this one is a little different but I enjoyed reflecting back on the different journeys I went on. This one has been requested a few times but I found it hard to really narrow the list down. There have been other books which I feel everyone should read but isn't on this list. These are the books which changed the trajectory of my life. In different times of my life, these books found me. I always feel a book will choose you, not you the book.
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The 7 Books That C...
2021-02-2635 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.78-Hormone Imbalance & StressEpisode 78 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live and this week I'm talking about Hormone Imbalance. Predominantly the effects of stress on our hormones. With living through a pandemic for nearly a year now, and especially this final lockdown, stress has had a huge impact on peoples lives and ultimately, their hormones.
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I'm covering:
The HPA & HPG axis (stress hormones and reproductive hormones).
The balance of Oestrogen & Progesterone.
How physical, emotional & trauma based stress effect the body.
Excess Cortisol and fertility.
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To listen head on over to itunes or click the link below. Happy Friday.
2021-02-1934 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.77- Coming Off The PillEpisode 77 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This week I'm discussing ways to support your body when coming off the pill.
1. Things to expect.
2. Foods & Supplements to take.
3. Alternative methods of contraception.
To listen, click the link below or head on over to itunes. Happy Friday
2021-02-1228 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.76- Welcome 2021 5 Tips For The Year AheadWelcome to 2021. I know I’m a month late but that is on purpose. Every January I push myself beyond the point of sanity...so this year I changed it up. I’m taking things slower as you’ll hear in this weeks episode. So here are my 5 tips for the year ahead:
1. Make achievable goals.
2. Be a turtle not a hare.
3. Keep cortisol levels low.
4. Stay true to you & honour your needs.
5. Nothing is permanent.
I hope you enjoy. Happy Friday 💜
2021-02-0526 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.75-Surviving 33Episode 75 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast is live now. This week I'm looking at the lessons of the past year as I turn 34. 33 is known to be a year of transformation from shadow work to excavating the deepest corners of your subconscious. It certainly was for me. I go through the 5 biggest lessons I got from the last year.
1. You can't skip ahead to being healed. You have to feel your pain.
2. The think you fear the most is what will set you free.
3. People come and go for many different reasons.
4. Everything happens the way it is meant to.
5. L...
2020-12-0725 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEpisode 74- Health Is SubjectiveEpisode 74 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I’m discussing how health is subjective and relative to the person in all areas of life from food, supplements/herbs, lifestyle, exercise and mindset. There is no such thing as one size fits all in any area of life.
I hope you enjoy. Happy Friday 💜
2020-11-2035 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.73-5 Signs of OverwhelmEpisode 73 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking all about Overwhelm. Specifically the 5 signs you have gone into overwhelm and what you can do to come out of it.
1. You are physically and mentally drained.
2. You can't get a handle on your cravings.
3. You become disinterested.
4. You can't get your head to stop the mental chatter.
5. You become overly emotional or completely apathetic.
Things that can help:
1. Make the decision to take a break.
2. Write down what brings you joy and start incorporating them.
3. Food: What is going to support and nourish you.
4. Supplements
5: W...
2020-11-1332 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.72-Lockdown 2.0This weeks episode is basically me rambling on about me 😂🤷🏻♀️ and how the last lockdown got me and what I’m doing for this one.
Happy Friday 💜
2020-10-2324 minOrla’s Happy HormonesEp.71-A Chat With Laura FoxEpisode 71 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live and this week is a very special episode for me. It's my first interview with a guest. And that guest is none other than the wonderful Laura Fox.
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Laura is the definition of being "unapologetically yourself". Her realness gives others the permission to just be themselves. I'm so happy she joined me for this weeks chat. We are chatting all things hormones, beating the bloat and having an over chat about life, eating disorders, life in lockdown and just a few giggles between to gals...
2020-10-1647 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 70 - Vagina TalkEpisode 70 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week we're talking about Vaginas....Have you noticed the theme this week
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I'm covering 3 maind topics on the vagina:
1. The anatomy of the vagina - the structure and the theory around sexual pleasure.
2. Myths surrounding vaginas from size to smell.
3. Your Yoni - Your sacred feminine and what she means.
I hope you enjoy. Happy Friday
2020-10-0238 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.68 Q&AEpisode 68 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This week is another Q&A style podcast from my Instagram Q&A's.
1. Would you recommend the pill or the coil?
2. My period is late. How do I bring it on?
3. I'm considering therapy but don't know if it's for me. I'm nervous.
4. Any advice for perimenopause? Hot flushes and night sweats?
To listen click the link below or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday
2020-09-2538 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.67 Miscarriage-The Silent HeartbreakEp. 67 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This week I'm discussing the difficult topic of Miscarriage and how it is a silent heartbreaker.
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1 in 2 early pregnancies will result in miscarriage without a woman even knowing. 1 in 6 confirmed pregnancies will result in miscarriage. It's far more common than people realise. And the effects emotionally, can linger. There is no time line in grief. It is not linear. And it can pop up months even years later.
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For anyone who has ever suffered a miscarriage. I'm holding you in my heart today. 💜
2020-09-0429 min
Orla’s Happy Hormones5 Steps For Fertility HealthEpisode 66 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live (every time I say 66, I have to blurt out 66 sizzling sausauges …Maya & I love Little Miss Greedy.
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This week, because my IG Live on Fertility didn’t save, I decided to push out what was meant to be todays episode on Miscarriage to next week and give a more updated Fertility Episode.
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The 5 Steps For Fertility Health
1. Tracking Your Cycle
2. Ovulatory Health
3. Stress & Worry
4. Reducing Inflammation
5. Investigations after a year of trying.
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To listen click the link or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday
2020-08-2835 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.65-Fears Of MotherhoodEpisode 65 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking about fears surrounding motherhood. After talking to many women throughout Covid, I realised there were a lot of similar fears around motherhood. So here’s one from my own perspective from first discovering my gynae problems and not knowing whether or not I could have kids to discovering I can conceive. And from there, the fears of actually being a mother in the future.
To have a listen click the link below or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday
2020-08-1430 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEP 63. Q&A- Periods & Energy/ Addictive Personality/ H.PyloriThis weeks episode of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live and this week I'm doing another Q&A. I'm answering 5 questions that came in on my Instagram Q&A.
1.Why does my period take so much energy out of me? Would anything help with this?
2. Discovered I have H.Pylori after 3+years of symptoms. I work Shiftwork also had Covid. Any tips?
3. Any tips for increasing blood flow? Experiencing mainly brown blood during period.
4. Addictive personality...food, over eating and under eating, drinking, exercise excessively. Tips to help.
5. Whats your opinion on the 80/20 approach?
To listen click the l...
2020-08-0745 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.63-5 Ways To Cultivate Joy & HappinessEpisode 63 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking you through The 5 Ways To Cultivate Joy & Happiness. Well these are the ways I have done it over the years and have had to revisit over the last few weeks after going into burn out (again...I know).
1. Practice Gratitude
2. Look after your body
3. What sparks joy in your life (or what brings a smile to your face).
4. Sense of Purpose
5. Meaningful Connections
To listen click the link or head on over to itunes. Happy Friday
2020-07-3137 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp 62- My Top 3 Supplements For HormonesThis weeks episode I’m talking about:
-My top 3 supplements for balancing hormones.
-How we should get our vitamins & minerals from our food.
-Why if you’re on the pill you should be supplementing
Happy Hormones 💜💜💜
2020-07-1729 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.61 Q&A-E.D/Flooding/MiscarriageEpisode 61 is live now and this weeks is a Q&A style one.
1. My partner has E.D. and I don't know what to do. Any advice for him?
2. My last 2 periods have been so heavy, like pouring out of me. Why is this?
3. I had a miscarriage last year and I can't seem to move past it.
To listen, just click the link or head on over to iTunes.
Happy Friday
2020-07-0328 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.60 Lessons From The SeaThis weeks episode I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned from Sea Swimming over the last 3 months (And when I say swimming I mean, standing/floating/clinging to the railings 😂)
1. Letting go of control.
2.Connections.
3.Self Acceptance
4.Resilience
5.Permission to slow down
I hope you enjoy 💜🌸💜
2020-06-2631 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 59 The Feminine SelfThis weeks episode I delve, once again, into our innate feminine energies. I speak predominantly from a personal point of view while bringing in the duality of feminine and masculine energies. How stigmas around female health, reproduction & sexuality have shaped us. And what it means to be a woman.
I hope you enjoy
2020-06-1833 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 58- Early PregnancyEpisode 58 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking all about Early Pregnancy. Hints and tips to get you through the first trimester.
-Signs and Symptoms of pregnancy
-Making your doctors appointment
-Morning sickness-causes and remedies
-Food & Supplements
-Rest
-And ALL the emotions.
I hope it helps. Happy Friday 💜🌸💜
2020-06-1137 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.57-Breakups & HeartachesEpisode 57 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking all about Breakups & Heartache. I recorded this last week while reflecting on life and where I am now as a person. It's quite a personal one and honestly, I drank a glass of wine last night to give me the dutch courage to publish it. Vulnerability is sh*t.
For anyone going through a breakup up, I see you, I feel you, and I PROMISE YOU...You'll be a different person 1 year from now. Much Love, Órla xxx
2020-05-2840 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.56 What Contraception Should You Use?Episode 56 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live. This week I’m giving a run down of the pros and cons of the different methods of contraception. From the pill, mini pill, mirena coil, copper coil, nuva ring, condoms, rhythm method & female condoms.
To have a listen click the link below,
Happy Friday
2020-05-2327 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 55-Afraid Of Your Biological Clock?Episode 55-Afraid Of Your Biological Clock? Has just gone live. This week I’m talking about the fear of getting older and wanting kids and how to release that age anxiety. How fertility decreases with age thanks to having a finite number of eggs, but what you can do to increase your egg QUALITY using:
-Food
-Supplements
-Exercise
-Lifestyle
Happy Friday & Happy Hormones
2020-05-1529 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.54 Q&A- The 2 Week Wait, Adrenal Fatigue & CandidaThis weeks episode is another Q&A style episode answering your questions from my Instagram Q&As.
1. Any advice for the 2 week wait? It’s torture.
2. Is Adrenal Fatigue really a thing?
3. Hi Órla, I’ve been told I have Candida, what can I do to help it?
Click the link to have a listen. Happy Weekend & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
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2020-05-0843 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.53 Are You Horny? Or Just Lacking Connection?Ep 53. of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and I'm talking all things "frustration". Why you're chronically frustrated? The connection between loneliness and distraction. How we use sex to avoid our actual emotional bodies. And the massive importance of human connection.
To have a listen, click the link in my bio or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
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2020-04-3029 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 52 Top 5 Period FAQsThis weeks episode is me answering the top 5 Period Frequently Asked Questions.
1. What causes heavy bleeding & clotting.
2. Why you have “PMS” on the pill?
3. What are irregular cycles.
4. What causes painful periods.
5. Can you get pregnant on your period?
I hope you enjoy. Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2020-04-2442 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.51 Managing Hormones in QuarantineEp.51 Managing Hormones in Quarantine has just gone live. This week I’m giving practical tips on how to manage your stress and reproductive hormones through:
-Food
-Supplements/Herbs
-Sleep
-Exercise
-Emotional Wellness
Happy Friday & Happy Hormones 💜
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2020-04-1747 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.50 Sex Talk Part 3: Q&AEp. 50 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live - S.x Q&A. This weeks epidsode was meant to go out last week, but thanks to the C word I put it off for a week. And to be honest, I’m glad to be getting back into normal podacast/life scheduling.
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This week is a Q&A style episode but with the added bonus of some C Word S.x tips. I had to re-do it with some extra topics in the beginning for those of you wondering about quarantine s.x/relationship life.
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So here are the...
2020-04-0245 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.49-Practical Tools For Coping With Anxiety/Panic Attacks/Emotional DistressEpisode 49 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This week I did another unscheduled episode. So what was meant to be Part 3 of S.x Talk turned into “Practical tools for coping with anxiety/panic attacks/emotional distress”.
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I’m not a Psychotherapist. I studied it but moved onto Herbal Medicine. But I am someone with a lot of experience with panic attacks & anxiety. With Covid-19, social distancing, self isolation and living in chronic uncertainty, people have been reaching out regards their anxiety and what they can do to help with it. It’s also been an area that has rocked me...
2020-03-2651 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 48 Sex Part 2-Conversation, Porn & Sexual TraumaEpisode 48 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week is S.x Talk Part 2. It’s a week late because of the Covid episode going out last week. In it I’m discussing 3 topics around s.x which come from a mix of questions on Instagram/Facebook, discussions with friends, and an area I see a lot of with clients. I want to re-iterate I’m not a s.x therapist or s.x expert. I speak about topics that I have close dealings with and also on areas that I do a lot of research into.
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2020-03-201h 03Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 48 Sex Part 2-Conversation, Porn & Sexual TraumaEpisode 48 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week is S.x Talk Part 2. It’s a week late because of the Covid episode going out last week. In it I’m discussing 3 topics around s.x which come from a mix of questions on Instagram/Facebook, discussions with friends, and an area I see a lot of with clients. I want to re-iterate I’m not a s.x therapist or s.x expert. I speak about topics that I have close dealings with and also on areas that I do a lot of research into.
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2020-03-201h 03
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.47 Coronavirus: Fear, Immunity & Taking ControlEpisode 47 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I’m talking about, yes you guessed it, Coronavirus. It was meant to be part 2 of Sex topics, but with yesterdays announcement from Leo, and the mass panic that seemed to ensue, I decided to do an impromptu episode.
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I’m talking about:
-The fear and anxiety that surrounds it and why it happens.
-How you can help dissipate that fear.
-What Coronavirus is etc.
-How to boost your own immune system.
-How to shift your emotions to joy from fear. (Laughter, Joy, Love & Human Connection are more important...
2020-03-1340 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.46 Sex-Libido, Pain & Intimacy, Self LoveEpisode 45 of Órla’s Happy Hormones Podcast just went live and this week I’m talking all things Sex. It’s one of those topics I feel there is still a taboo around, especially for womens sexuality and I get a lot of questions in privately around poor libido, painful sex, lack of intimacy and fear of talking to partners around sex.
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After getting a swift kick up the arse from my 2 closest girls last week, I delved straight into this topic on all platforms for the week ahead. So here is the Podcast Version:
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-Poor Libido and why it happens.
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2020-03-0646 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.44 Food-Health, Weightloss & BehaviourEpisode 44 of Órlas Happy Hormones just went live and this week I’m talking about one of life’s greatest pleasures...Food 😊
Food is a basic human necessity and because of that we forget the power it actually has. It has the ability to create health and wellness or the ability to create a toxic internal environment.
I’m talking about:
-Our associations with food (Good Vs Bad)
-Food for Weightloss Vs Food for Health and how there’s a sweet spot.
-Our emotional attachments to food
-And random no filter personal experience of my relationship with food.
To listen click the li...
2020-02-2844 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.43 Bullying-How to Detach from it.Episode 43 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live. What was meant to be an episode around food turned into an episode around bullying, suicide and self awareness. I feel everyone was triggered in some way, shape or form by the highly publicised death of Caroline Flack. This episode is me sharing my own experience with bullying, suicide and the tools I have learned over the years to just be me and to not attach to what people say either to me or about me.
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I'm also pleading for people to start practising what they preach, and just show compassion and...
2020-02-2135 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 42 Q&AEp.42 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm answering your questions. And in one way or another, they all led back to gut health.
Q.1. My periods have been increasing in length after being the same for a number of years. I'm 30.
Q.2. Is Bacterial Vaginosis & Candida the same thing and are the treated the same?
Q.3. Are there any supplements I should be taking while on the pill?
I hope they are of some help. Happy Friday, Happy Hormones and Happy Love Day Everyone 💜💜💜
2020-02-1435 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.41- Should You Stay On The Pill?This weeks Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. Episode 41 - Should You Be On The Pill?
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I'm talking about many different points and starting at the beginning. How does the female body work? What are our hormones? How they work in our ovulatory cycles and how they work in our behavioural patterns. Even how they work for how we choose partners in life and in the bedroom (and why that is) and even how our partners choose us. Then I look at how everything changes when we are on synthetic hormonal medications and why we behave so differently.
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And as...
2020-02-0737 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.40 New Years & Shoulda Woulda Coulda'sThis weeks episode of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and I’m talking about Reflection & Growth.
I recorded this episode originally on New Years Eve but I lost it in my technology collapse 🙈 but I put it down to it wasn’t meant to go out. The universe didn’t want me to post it. Subsequently, I was using that as an excuse to not practice what I preach.
So, using my original footnotes, but with a more honest & authentic body. Here’s this weeks episode. Talking about shame & vulnerability and how using food, drink and emotional intelligence (my culprit...
2020-01-3126 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.37 Am I where I wanted to be at 33?So this weeks episode is a personal one. I was very contemplative over my birthday and in being so, realised how much I’ve changed over the course of 16 years. But that’s life, we are forever evolving.
So if you want to listen to the ramblings of a 33 year old woman click the link.
Happy Weekend & Happy Hormones
2019-12-1322 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp 36. "Are you on your period?”...No, Maybe You're Just Being A D*ck!!!This week I’m talking about that age old question put to women of “Are You On Your Period?” When you are assertive or get angry for very valid reasons. I’m also looking at women’s behavior towards other women based on our differences and why it is people try to be-little other people based around gender or any differences they may have.
Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-11-2923 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.35 Do You Know Your Body?This weeks episode of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This week I want to know, Do You Know Your Body? Do you know what your body looks like? Do you know how it feels? Would you know if something changed in it? Do you observe your health patterns?
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I'm talking about breast checks, v@gina checks, p€nis & t€sticle checks and how intimate partners can help each other out. So men, this one isn't just for the women. This episode contains alot of talk around your intimate areas, so possibly not one to listen to on loudspea...
2019-11-2227 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp:34 The 3 Common Factors in PCOSThis weeks Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and I’m talking about the 3 most common factors in PCOS.
1.Insulin Resistance
2.Post Pill
3.Inflammation
Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-11-0828 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 33 Q&A With The ListenersÓrlas Happy Hormones Podcast Episode 33 has just gone live. This week I'm doing another Q&A style episode. I love these episodes because I get to go more in depth with my answers.
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I'm answering these 3 questions this week:
1. Hi Órla, I suffer with extreme irregular periods, maybe one every 6 months since coming off the pill. I've had bloods taken but all hormone levels are normal. Why is this?
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2. Hey Órla, What herbs would you use for period pains? Neurofen is the only thing that works for me but it kills my stomach. Thanks.
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3. Hi Órla, Myself and my boyfriend haven't had...
2019-11-0132 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.32 Your Authentic Self & ConnectionÓrlas Happy Hormones Podcast Ep.32 has just gone live.
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This week I’m talking about being your authentic self and connection. I was lucky enough to be invited to a Women’s Inspire Network conference this week, and I re-learned (or remembered) how important it is to be yourself and connect with people.
How fear or insecurities can hold us back from experiencing the wonder and beauty of life and connections.
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So if you, like me at times, are afraid to be yourself, click the link in my bio to have a listen. Happy Friday and Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-10-2527 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.31 IBS, Gut Health & HerbsÓrlas Happy Hormones Podcast Ep.31 has just gone live and this week I’m talking about IBS, Gut Health and the benefits of Herbs.
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I’ve veered away from the hormone side of things and my tree hugging hippy side of things for once 😂🤷🏻♀️
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Click the link in my bio to have a listen. Happy Friday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-10-1830 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.30 Women & Herbal MedicineÓrlas Happy Hormones Podcast Episode 30 has just gone live. Getting to 30 is something I’m really proud of and I wanted to do something a little different.
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You all know by now how passionate I am about women’s knowledge of health, wellness and their own connection to the sacred feminine and being empowered. So I decided to read to the introduction to Anne McIntyres Complete Women’s Herbal Guide. She discusses the intricate connection between women, their feminine natures, plants and the moon with a splash of mythology and the different Goddesses.
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I then add in my own ramblings for goo...
2019-10-1126 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.29 How unresolved emotions manifest physicallyWhat was meant to be an episode on knowing your body from ovulation to Feminine Sexuality turned into The Body Mind Connection.
I talk about:
-The Body holding onto old traumas
-Where your pain is and what emotion is connected with it
-Releasing old traumas and working with emotions instead of running from them.
-Using Massage to release emotions
Happy Friday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-10-0424 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.28 Q&A with the listenersÓrla’s Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This weeks episode is a Q&A style episode. I love these podcasts. I get to hear from you the listeners and what it is you want to know more about.
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Question 1: My PMT seems to be worse after insertion of Mirena Coil...Help.
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Question 2: I have large fibroids, any advice for dealing with these?
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Question 3: You always talk about open communication in relationships. I don’t know how to openly talk to my boyfriend about our sex life. Any advice on how to get started?
Click the link in bio to have a...
2019-09-1440 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.27 Body Image & Self WorthThis weeks episode I’m discussing Body Image. How body image and our self worth are directly linked and how certain factors such as childhood development to society alters our own perception of ourselves.
I speak about my own past with anorexia and how looking at my own self worth was key for change. But also how I still get gentle reminders to love myself.
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones
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2019-09-0629 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.26 Sleep DeprivationThis weeks episode I’m talking about how sleep deprivation can cause a whole host of health implications from hormones to weight gain and your mental & emotional state.
I talk about the 3 types of people who are sleep deprived:
-Over achievers (like myself)
-Insomniacs (again like myself)
-New Parents
And how you can make the choices to improve your sleep and health.
Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-08-3039 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.25 Anxiety/Looking Inward/JournalingThis weeks episode a little bit of everything for Anxiety from the Tripod of life Money/ security, Sleep/ Health & Relationships/Connections.
I speak about how we project and where our fears come from and how looking inward is more important than looking outward for answers.
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones
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2019-08-2237 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.24 Perimenopause & MenopauseThis weeks episode I’m talking all about Perimenopause & Menopause.
What the transition means to us as women, what the symptoms are and what you can do yourself to help.
2019-08-1532 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.23 Post-Partum & Mothering the MotherThis weeks episode I’m looking at some post-partum issues and how the mother needs support right now.
I speak about breastfeeding, bottle feeding and the judgements put on both.
I dip into post natal depression and how nourishing the mother & Mothering the Mother is so important.
Happy Thursday 💜🌸💜
2019-08-0131 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.22 Q&A #3This weeks episode covers 3 questions in from the listeners.
1. Why are detox teas/pills not good for you if they make me lose weight?
2. How to deal with Anxiety and pulling myself out of dark times.
3. I’ve just been dumped, how do I be ok?
This episode ended up being more on the emotional/mental side than I was expecting but have a listen if you’re interested.
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones
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2019-07-2535 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.21 Mens Health WeekThis week I’m delving into all things Men’s Health.
-Testosterone
-Oestrogen
-Erectile Dysfunction
-Infertility
-Anabolic Steroids and their risks
-Foods, Supplements & Herbs to support male health and vitality.
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones
2019-07-1837 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 20 Living With PainThis weeks episode I talk about living with chronic pain. Why we experience pain, if it’s acute or chronic and how you can help yourself.
-Mindset
-Taking responsibility for your own health
-Practical Steps (Nutrition & Movement)
-My journey with chronic pain
I hope you enjoy.
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-07-1135 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.19 Pregnancy PrepThis episode I’m talking about how we need to prep our bodies for pregnancy. From Food, Exercise, Pre-natal vitamins, Stress and knowing your cycle.
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones
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2019-07-0527 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 18 Is the "self care" movement really Self Care?This weeks episode is a bit of everything. How we put pressure on ourselves to “be good” instead of just being.
How rejection is not rejection but a re-direction
And listening to your wants and needs
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-06-2728 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp 17 Stress, Adrenal Fatigue & BurnoutThis weeks episode, I’m talking about chronic stress leading into Adrenal Fatigue and Burnouts. How it’s ok to ask for Support and Help.
Happy Thursday
2019-06-0629 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 16 Herb FeastThis Week I’m talking about my experience at Herb Feast, a conference for Herbalists.
I give a run down of the weekend but I’m still missing huge bits as there was so much to experience. I learned so much from renowned Herbalists here in Ireland and from around the world. Meeting old and new friends. Wanting to go to Ecuador & The Amazonian Region. I hope you enjoy
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-05-2334 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.15 You're not Crazy...It's Just Your Luteal PhaseThis episode I’m bringing out Órla, the tree hugging Moon Child...kinda. Many women feel like they’re going crazy with PMS Mood Swings. Even me at times. But what is really going on? Here, I talk about physiology changes in the body due to hormone fluctuations, BUT I’m also dipping into the energetics of The Moon & what our Luteal Stage is trying to show us on a personal fulfillment level. How our sub-conscious is really knocking on the the door.
I hope you enjoy. Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-05-1631 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.14 The Top 3 Common (Not Normal) Health Problems Most Women Go ThroughI always speak about how female health problems are labeled as normal. Just because something is common, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s normal. Here are the Top 3 Complaints of Women and what’s going on physiologically:
-Period Pain
-Thrush
-Hormonal Breakouts
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-05-0934 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp 13 Q&A with the listenersThis episode I’m answering your questions around Periods and Love.
1. My periods have shortened each cycle from 35, 32, 30, 27. Should I be concerned?
2. My period has changed in the last 5 months from 7 days to 6 with a 1 day break and another 2 or 3 days more after that.
3. What is Love?
I speak about physiology, emotions and energetic connections which all impact our periods and what Love means for me.
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
2019-05-0230 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.12 Sex, Emotions & EnergeticsTalking all about Sex and how our emotions and self worth are directly linked to our sexual desires. From hating sex, to using it as a self harm tool to transforming through it.
If you’re not comfortable talking about sex, give this one a listen. You might find it helps.
Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones. 💜🌸💜
2019-04-2528 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 0 Introduction to Happy Hormones PodcastHey there, I’m Órla O’Flaherty and I’m a certified Naturopath & Herbalist. I love talking about all things “Women’s Problems” and diving into the world of female health and hormones. Come join me on the roller coaster of Hormone Health 😊💜
2019-04-1813 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 11 Q & A with the listenersThis week I’m answering your questions. It’s something I’ve wanted to try for a while and I really enjoyed it. So if you like it, let me know and I’ll do it again.
I cover some emotional issues and
techniques as well as nutrition and herbs in this one. I had a rollercoaster of a week myself, so you get to listen to me talk about my Pity Party too 😂😂
Happy Thursday and Happy Hormones.
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Question 1: I have been trying to conceive for 3 months but nothing is
happening. What can I do?
Question 2: I’ve just gone through a breakup and my...
2019-04-1834 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesWhy I Became a Herbalist-What life threw at me and the Lemonade I MadeTalking about why I became a herbalist. The situations in my life that brought me to a place where I wanted to help people without causing Side Effects. Basically, when life gives you lemons, make Margaritas 😊💜
It’s worthy to note that this episode discusses Depression & Suicide. If you feel it may trigger something within you then feel free not to listen to this one.
Sending love and light 💜
2019-04-1145 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.9 Endometriosis & My StoryTalking about Endometriosis in all its glory from causes, symptoms (TMI on its way with pain, vomiting, diarrhea, painful sex and feelings of not being a real woman)
What you can do physically and emotionally to help yourself (and I didn’t curse once in this one 🙌🏻🙌🏻)
This was quite a personal episode. I talk about my own fears, feelings and mindset around the unknown for my own childbearing journey.
For anyone that wants to talk further on Endometriosis if I triggered anything in you, feel free to get in touch. For anyone who is interested in my Happy Hormones Course email o...
2019-04-0457 minOrla’s Happy HormonesEp.9 Endometriosis & My StoryTalking about Endometriosis in all its glory from causes, symptoms (TMI on its way with pain, vomiting, diarrhea, painful sex and feelings of not being a real woman)
What you can do physically and emotionally to help yourself (and I didn’t curse once in this one 🙌🏻🙌🏻)
This was quite a personal episode. I talk about my own fears, feelings and mindset around the unknown for my own childbearing journey.
For anyone that wants to talk further on Endometriosis if I triggered anything in you, feel free to get in touch. For anyone who is interested in my Happy Hormones Course email o...
2019-04-0457 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp 8 AmenorrheaTalking about how women lose their periods due to excess exercise, stress & trauma.
2019-03-2850 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.7 Period Shaming & The Importance of Teaching our BoysPeriod shaming. Why its a thing. My own personal experience with it and the importance of educating our boys about periods.
2019-03-2137 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp 6 PMS and how you can take controlTalking all about PMS and how you can take control of your own health. Food, Supplements, Herbs and Stress Management.
2019-03-1446 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp 5 Hormones & WeightlossHormones & Weightloss. Talking all about how stress, insulin resistance, thyroid function and how FAD diets effect your weightloss journey and self esteem. I also dip into personal experience with Anorexia & misdiagnosis of depression at 13 all because of hormones, bullying and wanting to have the perfect image.
2019-03-0749 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp 4 What The Pill is Really Doing to YouTalking all about Hormonal Contraceptives (The Pill, Mini Pill, Implant, Patch, Coils). •How they work • How they effect your body • Natural methods of Contraception
• Relationships & Chemistry
2019-02-2842 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEpisode 3- Smears Why the Doctor doesn’t care what your Vagina looks likeSmear Tests. All you need to know about going for a Smear, from making the appointment, what happens in there, getting the results and overcoming fears.
2019-02-2129 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp 2 Fertility & How to Help YourselfTalking all things Fertility.
-When are you ovulating
-How to track ovulation
-Foods to increase fertility
-Foods to avoid with PCOS & Endometriosis
-“Healthy Foods” that aren’t healthy
-Hormone Fucker Uppers (endocrine disrupters)
-Herbs & Supplements
2019-02-1437 minOrla’s Happy HormonesEpisode 1 What is your Menstrual CycleWhere are you on your cycle and the importance of knowing. What happens in each phase and how you can help yourself.
Menstruation
Follicular Phase
Ovulation
Luteal Phase
My first podcast so it’s a bit messy but sure isn’t life.
2019-02-0725 min