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Health Connect HubS2: Conversation #1 Dr. Ciara KellyIn the first of our season 2 conversations, we speak with Dr. Ciara Kelly (@theirishbalance) about her background, the evolution of her medical career, and who some of her influences are. We also discussed mental health and some insights from the Olympic games* and much, much more. (*this conservation was recorded during the twilight of the games).
You can find out more about Dr. Ciara Kelly on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theirishbalance/) or on her blog https://theirishbalance.com/
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2021-10-2042 min
The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 52: COVID-19 and Keeping Our Schools Safe with Dr. Abigail CollinsI'm delighted to be joined in this week's episode by Dr. Abigali Collins, Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the National Cancer Control Programme. Dr Collins immediately re-deployed back to the frontline in Public Health in the Midlands when COVID-19 reached Ireland and provided the consultant leadership for several large and difficult residential care facility outbreaks. Subsequent to this work, she was asked to take on a national role in the Covid-19 outbreak response and has been a fantastic public health leader on the national public health response to COVID-19 in educational settings. I'm so grateful to Dr. Collins...
2021-05-1327 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 51: COVID-19, Pregnancy and Vaccines with Dr. Sarah MurphyWelcome back to another episode of the podcast! In this episode I am delighted to be joined by Dr. Sarah Murphy (@drsarahjmurphy on Instagram), who is an Irish doctor specialising in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. We speak on this episode about Sarah's career to date, and then discuss COVID-19 and pregnancy, COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy and the importance of smear tests as part of cervical screening. We also chat a little bit about being doctors on social media. I so enjoyed chatting to Sarah and I hope you guys enjoy this episode!
Thanks for listening!
2021-04-1542 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 50: Sports Nutrition, Performance and Social Media with Kate McDaidIn this week's episode, I am delighted to be joined by Kate McDaid, who many of you will know as @nutrikate on Instagram. Kate studied Food Science at the University of College Dublin before following her ambition and moving to the UK to complete an MSc in Sports and Exercise Nutrition at Loughborough University. She secured a position in a nutrition consultancy over there, progressing to Senior Health and Performance Nutritionist. Back in Ireland, she founded NutriKate, which is a high performance nutrition consultancy that is based in Dublin. Kate’s love for sport is clear - she has cap...
2020-11-2945 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 49: Sport, Psychology and Pursuing Medicine with Máire Treasa Ní CheallaighToday I am so delighted to be joined by Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh (@mairetnc on Instagram), who is a fully accredited Sport Ireland Institute Sport and Exercise Psychologist, bilingual television and radio presenter with RTÉ TG4 and Newstalk, and also current medical student! And she's a Galway gal too! I'm really excited and grateful to have MT on the podcast today – we had a fantastic and interesting conversation about her experience in media and medicine so far, her background in sports psychology, and the relationship between sport, exercise and mental health.
As always, if you enj...
2020-11-221h 01
The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 48: Intuitive Movement and Training Happy with Tally RyePlease note - This podcast includes conversation about diet culture, our relationships with food and exercise, body image and weight. If you don't feel that's something you are comfortable listening to right now, maybe save this one for another time.
In this episode, I was so delighted to sit down and have a chat with personal trainer, fitness instructor, author, podcast host, content creator and all round good egg Tally Rye (@tallyrye on Instagram). Tally is a definite game-changer in the fitness industry, particularly on social media, sharing her own personal journey with health and fitness, promoting t...
2020-11-151h 16The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 47: Medical School, Dermatology, & Skin Cancer Prevention with Dr. Ciara DrummThe podcast is back with a brand new episode! After a break over the summer, I'm delighted to be back recording again. Today's episode is a conversation with one of my best friends and fellow doctor (based in Dublin), Dr. Ciara Drumm. Ciara and I were in medical school together and have been great friends ever since - while I have pursued public health, Ciara, having worked as a doctor in Ireland and Australia to date, has been navigating a path she is equally passionate about, into dermatology. In this episode, we discuss our experiences of medical school, junior...
2020-10-251h 05The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 46: Podcast Q&A - Habits, Public Health and Finding BalanceHi guys! Another podcast Q&A style episode with me. This week, I've sat down and recorded a chat answering your questions submitting to my Instagram last week. I discuss how my most important habits, public health and my favourite aspects of it, balancing work and study, and finding balance itself. The questions were quite diverse - thanks to all who submitted questions to me! I asked you guys on my Instagram last week if you'd like a Podcast Q&A episode and the resounding answer was yes, so here you go!
Enjoy - as always, thanks f...
2020-05-2529 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 45: Podcast Q&A - How Are You?, Motivation, Balance & YogaWelcome back to another episode of The Irish Balance podcast! This week, I've sat down and recorded a chat answering your questions submitting to my Instagram last week. I discuss how I'm coping with COVID-19, balancing blogging and my work as a public health doctor, motivation and how I got started with yoga. The questions were quite diverse - thanks to all who submitted questions to me! I asked you guys on my Instagram last week if you'd like a Podcast Q&A episode and the resounding answer was yes, so here you go!
Enjoy...
2020-05-1731 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 44: Staying Active While Staying Home with Nathalie LennonThis week on the Podcast, we're talking about staying active while staying at home, and using staying home as an opportunity to figure out ways to move and exercise that are both enjoyable and sustainable. My guest is personal trainer, fitness influencer and nutrition coach Nathalie Lennon (@nathalielennon_ on Instagram), who is also a good friend of mine and an all round positive, inspirational powerhouse of a gal! Nathalie's message is centred around focusing on the mental and physical health benefits exercise can bring us, and ensuring the activity we do is enjoyable and sustainable.
We discuss d...
2020-05-1042 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 43: Looking After Your Heart and Redefining Health with Dr. Nikki StampWelcome back to another episode gang! This week, I am joined by Dr. Nikki Stamp, an Australian cardio-thoracic surgeon (@drnikkistamp on Instagram). Nikki trained throughout Australia and holds a Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine with Honors. She also holds a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in cardiothoracic surgery, and her research is widely published in various medical and surgical journals. Her research includes mentoring and gender in surgery, improving the patient journey and outcomes after cardiac surgery and the way plaque or atherosclerosis forms in our arteries. Her first book, Can You Die of a...
2020-05-0340 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 42: COVID-19 - Your Questions Answered Part 2 with Dr. Laura Lenihan and Dr. Clíodhna Ní BhuachallaWelcome back to a much anticipated Part 2 episode of COVID-19 - Your Questions Answered, with GP Dr. Laura Lenihan (@drlauragp on Instagram) and Dr. Clíodhna Ní Bhuachalla, specialist in clinical microbiology and public health physician (@c_ni_bhuachalla on Instagram). If you haven't listened to our Part 1 episode, please do! In this Part 2 conversation, we discuss progress to date in Ireland in relation to measures taken to reduce the burden of COVID-19, the danger of complacency as regards our control over the virus here, the most up to date advice for the Irish general public on the use of...
2020-04-2748 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 41: Food Is More Than Fuel With Daniel DaveyIn this week's episode I am joined by performance nutritionist Daniel Davey, who many of you may follow as @daveynutrition on Instagram. Daniel currently works as a nutritionist with Leinster Rugby and Dublin football – his background is in Science as an undergraduate, followed by a Masters in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist. In addition, he has recently published his own fantastic cookbook – Eat Up, Raise Your Game! You can find his newly launched website at https://www.daveynutrition.com/ .
In this episode, we discuss understanding nutrition, challenges to a he...
2020-04-2652 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 40: Understanding Gut Health with Orla WalshIn this week's episode, we’re going to focus on looking after our digestive/gut health and chat a little bit about irritable bowel syndrome. I’m absolutely delighted to have as my guest someone who many of you may already follow, and who I’m a big fan of – Irish dietitian Orla Walsh (@orlawalshnutrition on Instagram). Orla qualified as a dietitian from King’s College London, after completing undergraduate studies in physiology, and she also has a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Roehampton University. Her personal areas of interest in nutrition are weight loss, disordered eating, irritable bowel syndrome an...
2020-04-1949 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 39: Being Better with Shane Ryan of FiidIn this week's episode, I am joined by a very good friend of mine Shane Ryan. Shane is an entrepreneur in the Irish food business - he is the founder of Fiid, an Irish company whose product, plant-based tasty and healthy convenience meals with a difference, you may have seen on in your local Super Value, Tesco, Spar and also in Sainsburys and Ocado in the UK. The reason I’ve brought Shane on is to share the story of Fiid with you guys, with the aim of helping us all to realise how small changes in our daily liv...
2020-04-1340 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 38: COVID-19 - The Challenges Our Pharmacies Face with Laura DowlingWelcome back to another episode of The Irish Balance Podcast! This week I am delighted to be joined by Irish pharmacist Laura Dowling, who is @fabulouspharmacist on Instagram! Laura is a fantastic person to follow on Instagram - known for her hilarious dance videos and no nonsense approach to communicating health information. I love the insights she provides to our pharmacies in Ireland. In this episode we discuss the challenges our pharmacies face in the COVID-19 pandemic, what Laura loves most about her job and how she navigates social media on top of her day job. We also discuss...
2020-04-0925 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 37: COVID-19 - Your Questions Answered with Dr. Laura Lenihan and Dr. Clíodhna Ní BhuachallaI think this is one of my favourite Podcast episodes I have recorded to date. In this episode I'm joined by two fellow doctors - Dr. Laura Lenihan, general practitioner and @drlauragp on Instagram, and Dr. Cliodhna Ní Bhuachalla, specialist in Clinical Microbiology and public health doctor. and @c_ni_bhuachalla on Instagram. It's fantastic to have been able to get the three of us together to discuss COVID-19, both broadly and especially in the Irish context as that's where we all work.
In this episode, we decided to address some commonly asked questions by looking at k...
2020-04-0653 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 36: COVID-19 and Minding Your Mental Health with Joe O'BrienThis episode is all about minding our mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. My guest today is Joe O'Brien - trainee health psychologist, educator, researcher and writer, and creator of the @headfirst0 Instagram page and the Head First podcast. Joe has been a guest on my podcast previously (check those episodes out if you haven't already!), and I'm very grateful to him for giving up some time to come back on to chat about mental well-being in the current situation we find ourselves in.
We discuss the uncertainty we all face, using daily routine to take back...
2020-04-0231 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 35: COVID-19 and Nutritional Considerations with Maeve HananIn this week's episode I chat to Maeve Hanan, consultant dietitian and health writer. Maeve is @dieteticallyspeaking on Instagram and @DieteticSpeak on Twitter. She is the creator of the https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/ website - and an all round breath of fresh air to follow on social media. Maeve advocates an evidence-based, no nonsense approach to nutrition and if you're not following her already, get on it!
In this episode we chat about nutritional considerations in the current COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss bringing nutrition back to basics, having structure to your day with regular meals and how to pl...
2020-03-3027 min
The Shane Walsh PodcastDr. Ciara Kelly @theirishbalance chats about social media, exercise for enjoyment not punishment, is sitting the new smoking, what is healthy really mean, books and COVID-19In this episode of the Shane Walsh Fitness Podcast I spoke with Doctor, Blogger, writer and host of the Irish Balance Podcast Dr. Ciara Kelly. @theirishbalance Some of the topics we speak about include: Social Media Exercise for enjoyment Is sitting the new smoking? Are we a healthy Ireland? Recipes & Books COVID-19 Online Coaching https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching/ Don't forget to subscribe to the show Now available on iTunes and Spo...
2020-03-301h 06The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 34: The Podcast is Back - Chatting COVID-19, Challenges & CopingGuys, I am so delighted to be bringing the Podcast BACK to you all! During these uncertain times, I wanted to use The Irish Balance platform to connect with those following, and to bring some COVID-19 related and non-COVID-19 content to you in audio format. The episodes to follow this short re-introduction to the Podcast will be mostly with guests, talking about looking after ourselves during this pandemic, hearing the stories of others, and hopefully making us feel more connected together despite being apart.
This first episode is a little hello and update, a bit of a c...
2020-03-2811 min
The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 33: Public Health and Nutrition with Jenny RosboroughWelcome back to the FIRST Podcast episode of 2020! I’m so excited to share this week’s guest with you - UK-based registered nutritionist and head of nutrition at the Jamie Oliver Group, Jenny Rosborough. Jenny’s career background is quite diverse, working as Campaign Manager at Action on Sugar, and in child and family nutrition, designing and delivering evidence-based weight management treatment and prevention programmes for families, and delivering the UK MEND programme training (Mind, exercise, nutrition, do it!) to health, education and social care professionals, nationally and internationally. I’ve been following Jenny on Instagram @hellohealthyyou_ for quite a w...
2020-01-2350 min
Cook Eat Nourish Podcast002 Finding balance with Dr. Ciara KellyAs a medical student her blog, The Irish Balance, was a huge success, through this and her podcast she has shared lots of evidence-based research helping people in Ireland find balance in their lives. In today’s podcast, I am interviewing Dr. Ciara Kelly, Public Health Doctor, and blogger at https://theirishbalance.com/ Ciara's 3 tips are: 1.Meal planning Movement Limit Social Media Check out the interview for a more in-depth discussion! Ciara can be contacted here https://theirishbalance.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theirishbalance/?hl=en The book she recommends is Digital Min...
2020-01-1528 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 32: GP Life, Pregnancy, Fertility and Menopause with Dr. Laura LenihanWelcome back to a brand NEW episode of The Irish Balance Podcast! I am so excited to share this week's guest - Dr. Laura Lenihan, who is a GP (general practitioner) currently working in Galway, Ireland. Laura runs the page @drlauragp on Instagram and is a breath of fresh air to follow for practical, empowering health information. Laura shares her backstory to becoming a doctor and why she chose to pursue general practice, and we then dive into a number of important topics - pregnancy, fertility, the HPV vaccine and menopause. I really hope you guys enjoy this episode...
2019-12-101h 05The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 31: Menstrual Health, Sport and Nutrition with Esther Goldsmith and FitrWomanIn this week's episode, I interview Esther Goldsmith, sports scientist with FitrWoman (@FitrWoman). FitrWoman is the world's first app to provide daily training and nutrition advice tailored to menstrual cycle hormone changes. The app aims to helps you track your menstrual cycle and provides personalized training and nutritional suggestions tailored to the changing hormone levels throughout your cycle. Menstrual health doesn’t crop up much in day to day conversation or on social media, but it’s so important that we normalise discussing it, to know what IS normal and what is not. I'm a proud FitrWoman brand champion, and...
2019-09-2242 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 30: Choosing Your Career with Angela BurkeIn this week's episode, I chat to Angela Burke who is @theintegrativecoach on Instagram. Angela is originally from Galway, and has a background in Commerce as an undergraduate, and in Career Development and Coaching as a postgraduate. She now runs her own career coaching business based in Dublin, with the goal of helping people to live the life they desire, by securing the jobs and ultimately building the career that enables them to do that. We chat about the challenges of career choices at school-leaving, postgraduate and adult level. It was such an insightful conversation and I hope you...
2019-09-0938 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 29: Diet Culture and Self-Compassion with Robyn TaaffeThis week on the podcast I am delighted to have registered nurse and evidence-based nutritionist Robyn Taaffe, founder of The Lifestyle Clinic in Dublin, as my guest. Robyn runs the Instagram page @thelifestyle_clinic as well as her busy nurse-led lifestyle medicine clinic in Dublin. She advocates a non-diet approach to food and nutrition in her clinic, as well as placing equal importance on movement and self-care. In this episode we discuss what diet culture is and how we can spot it, relationships with food, weight stigma, and the importance of self-compassion. I absolutely loved recording this episode and I...
2019-08-2947 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 28: Social Media, Alcohol and Mental Health with Joe O'BrienI'm delighted to bring you guys the highly anticipated Part 2 of my mental health podcast episode with Joe O'Brien, mental health researcher working at Spectrum Mental Health and creator of the fantastic @headfirst0 Instagram page and Head First podcast. In this episode, we discuss social media, it's possible effects on our mental health, and the questions we're all wondering - how addictive is it, and what does problematic use of these apps look like? We then move onto discuss alcohol in Ireland, looking at the quantity we consume and the pattern of consumption in this country. We discuss how...
2019-08-0154 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 27: Life Updates, Sedentary Behaviour and Why We Need to Move More and Sit LessThe Podcast is back! I'm excited to be bringing you guys a brand new episode sharing some life updates from me personally and work-related, as well as a little recap on who I am and what my message as a doctor is! The main focus of this episode is sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity, looking at the research on the topic of sitting time and of course, sharing some simple steps to build movement into our day.
2019-07-2129 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 26: Movement for Enjoyment and Redefining Fitness with Nathalie LennonThis week on the Podcast, the focus is on redefining how we think about fitness and figuring out ways to make sure our movement and exercise is both enjoyable and sustainable. My guest is personal trainer, fitness influencer and nutrition coach Nathalie Lennon (@nathalielennon_ on Instagram), who is also a good friend of mine and an all round positive, inspirational powerhouse of a gal! Nathalie's message is centred around focusing on the mental and physical health benefits exercise can bring us, and ensuring the activity we do is enjoyable and sustainable. We also discuss in our chat a little...
2019-06-2250 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 25: Yoga for You with Ruth DelahuntyThis week on the Podcast we are chatting about YOGA! I've been practising yoga for over a year now and have had many questions from you guys about how and why I got started. I've brought the topic to the Podcast to hopefully help you guys give yoga a try whether at home, in a class or both, and also to bust some common myths and confusion about yoga (spoiler alert - it's not possible to be 'bad' at yoga!). This week's guest is yoga teacher Ruth Delahunty, who is also a graphic designer, mom of three and creator...
2019-06-1547 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 24: Focusing on Food for Life with Fiona StauntonIn this week's episode of the podcast I'm chatting to Fiona Staunton, Ballymaloe-trained chef, Home Economics teacher and creator of Fiona's Food for Life (@fionasfoodforlife). I met Fiona earlier this year and was delighted to attend one of her fantastic cookery demonstrations a few weeks back. I've brought her on the podcast to share her ethos with you guys - 'Cook, Eat, Nourish' - all about showing us how to make cooking healthy, tasty and nourishing meals and snacks in a simplified and more accessible way, with a bit of fun in there too! Let us know if you...
2019-06-0248 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 23: Realistic Self Care with The ResetIn this week's episode, I chat all things realistic self-care with Vicky (@theflourishingpantry) and Lauren (@the_nutritionist_foodie), friends of mine, female entrepreneurs and co-founders of The Reset Retreats. We chat about why the girls started their retreats business, and then dive into why self-care is more than a buzzword, and why it's so important to find simple accessible ways to integrate self-care strategies into our daily busy lives. This is one of my favourite podcast episodes on my series to date, and I know you guys will take a lot of value from it. We even bust self-care...
2019-05-2648 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 22: The Blue Zones - Adding Life To Your Years, and Years To Your LifeIn this episode, I take a deep dive into the Blue Zones - longevity hotspots around the world where populations live the longest, healthiest lives. I discuss the 5 cornerstones of their lifestyles that have been identified to contribute towards their health - natural movement, nourishment, connection, reflection and purpose.
2019-05-1925 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 21: Debunking Diet Myths with Maeve Hanan (Part 2)I am delighted to bring you guys a Part 2 of my interview with UK-registered dietitian from Ireland Maeve Hanan (@dieteticallyspeaking on Instagram - give this girl a follow!), who runs the blog www.dieteticallyspeaking.com and is a wonderful voice of reason in person and online on all things food and nutrition. Maeve advocates a no-nonsense, healthy and sustainable approach to how we eat and this is clear from the balanced, evidence-based content she shares. In this second episode, we dive straight into some of the most common diet 'fads' and myths making the rounds over the last year, wh...
2019-05-0536 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 20: A 'No Nonsense' Approach to Nutrition with Maeve Hanan (Part 1)I am VERY excited to bring my podcast spotlight onto Nutrition, as a Part 1 of 2! My guest this week is UK-registered dietitian from Ireland (and friend of mine!) Maeve Hanan who runs the blog www.dieteticallyspeaking.com and is @dieteticallyspeaking on Instagram. Maeve advocates a no-nonsense approach to nutrition and this is clear from the balanced, evidence-based content she shares. In this episode, we take a close look at the basics around carbohydrates and fats, dive into some myth-busting about dairy, and focus on the recent trend towards 'plant-based' diets in the wider conversation about climate change. I know y...
2019-04-2852 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 19: Mental Health Matters with Joe O'BrienThis week's episode is focused on an area that doesn't get enough attention - mental health. I'm really excited to bring you guys the second interview on my Podcast - this week I'm chatting to Joe O'Brien, creator of the fantastic Instagram page and Podcast Head First (@headfirst0). Joe has an undergraduate degree in psychology and a Masters in Health Psychology, and his message and content is centred around raising awareness about mental health and reducing stigma around the topic, all through evidence-based content. We chat about so many things in this episode - positive mental health, stress, anxiety...
2019-04-2153 min
The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 18: Social Media Myths, Ditching Dr. Google and Making Time for Clinical ContactIn this week's episode, I chat about the potential negative effects from unregulated health information online, how media myths confuse us and can lead to real world health harms, and why we need to trust and seek evidence-based information from qualified healthcare professionals in person - not Dr. Google!
2019-04-1428 min
The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 17: Addressing the Forgotten Health Behaviours - Alcohol Moderation and Smoking CessationIn this week's episode, I chat about two really important health topics - alcohol intake in Ireland and the goal for a tobacco-free society. These lifestyle factors get less attention compared to diet and physical activity on social media but they are just as essential to address.
2019-04-0730 min
The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 16: From Student to Physician - My Path as a Doctor and Pursuing Public HealthIn this episode, I chat through a much requested topic - my path from medical school to hospital training as a doctor, and the challenges I faced along the way. I also share some VERY exciting news about a recent development in my medical career - the beginning of my path to become a public health specialist!
2019-03-3131 min
The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 15: Doctors and Dietary Advice - Balancing the Basics, Busting the Myths, Questioning the Context and Cultivating CollaborationIn this episode, I discuss the 4 key things I think as doctors we should know about nutrition for our patients. I chat about the 'doctors giving dietary advice' debate and explore why we need to move past the debate to focus on doing our best for our patients, clearing up dietary confusion and collaborating with nutrition and dietetic professionals.
2019-03-2420 min
The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 14: Healthy Ageing - Living Well From Young to OldIn this week's episode, I discuss the concept of Healthy Ageing, a major focus of healthcare in Ireland (and globally!) given our ageing population and implications this has for healthcare services and society. I discuss simple healthy lifestyle tips for boosting our brain health and the importance of raising awareness around dementia prevention and management.
2019-03-1725 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 13: Self Talk, Mindfulness and GratitudeIn this episode, I discuss three game changers from the last year of my life - the power of self talk, mindfulness and gratitude. I chat about why we need to tune into our inner voice, talk to ourselves like we would our best friend, and remember to be grateful for the little things in life.
2019-03-1016 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 12: Integrative Health, the Blue Zones and the Invisible Lift with Dr. Ceppie MerryIn this week's episode, I bring you the first interview on The Irish Balance Podcast! My friend and fellow doctor Ceppie Merry joins me to chat all things health, wellness, her recent fellowship in Integrative Medicine and, of course, we chat about The Blue Zones, and finding your why!
2019-03-0454 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 11: Working Around the Shift Work Clock - Healthy Habits for Day & NightThe long awaited Shift Work episode is here! As many of you will know, I am currently doing a full time Public Health & Nutrition Masters, and my thesis topic is shift work and its effect on health. In this episode, I share my own experience in shift work as a medical doctor, and of course, bring you the healthy lifestyle tips from my research in this area to date! I hope those of you involved in shift work (or your family/friends!) find it helpful!
2019-02-2424 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 10: Motivation, Mindset and Finding Your WhyIn this week's episode, I share my thoughts on a frequently asked question - Where do you find motivation? I discuss where my motivation for my career and my healthy lifestyle habits comes from, as well as the concept of Ikigai and finding your 'why' in life!
2019-02-1720 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 9: Exercise - Building Strength for a Healthy LifeIn this week's episode, I discuss the importance of exercise as part of our lifestyles! I dive into the topic of resistance training and why it's so essential for Healthy Ageing in body and mind. I also share some simple tips to get you started with your strength journey!
2019-02-1017 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 8: Why We Shouldn't Skip The Snooze: My Top Sleep Secrets to Take Back Your BedtimeIn this week's episode, I dive into the importance of Sleep! Why quality and quantity of Sleep are equally important for our physical, mental and emotional health, and what the recommended sleep hours are. I share the simple tips I follow to get a good night's sleep too. I hope you guys enjoy this week's episode and find it helpful to better your bedtime!
2019-02-0317 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 7: Sorting Out Your Stress - Building a Stress Management ToolkitIn this episode, I'm sharing my journey to better stress management, using the various techniques I've built up over the past year in particular. I chat about mindfulness, meditation, exercise, breathing exercises and many other options you can try out for yourself to build your personal stress-busting toolkit! As always, I hope this episode helps you, and I would love to hear your feedback!
2019-01-2721 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 6: Social Media & Smartphones: Top Tips to De-Digital Your LifeIn this episode, I discuss our relationship with our smartphones and social media. It's definitely something I'm trying to monitor myself and not overdo it with screen time! I've also shared the tips I've found super helpful to reduce my screen time over the past 6 months. I hope you find them useful too!
2019-01-2015 minThe Irish Balance PodcastBonus Episode: Public Health & Why Prevention Is Better Than CureIn this episode, I'm sharing a reflection on the first Semester of my Masters in Public Health and Nutrition at University College Dublin! I'm absolutely loving the course and have learnt so much already. I discuss what public health is, why it's so important and the three key things I've taken from my first Semester! Roll on Semester 2!
2019-01-1321 min
The Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 5: Sustainable Eating - Optimising What We Eat Today for Human & Environmental Health - And Future GenerationsIn this week's episode, I'm discussing the important topic of Sustainable Eating! What is it? Why is it such a hot topic? Why is it important for us all to be aware of? With so much discussion in the media around the environmental impact of animal protein, #Veganuary and far too many Netflix documentaries scaring everyone (!) I'm bringing the focus to one we can all relate to - our health and that of the environment.
2019-01-1025 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 4: Finding a Balance in 2019 - My Top 4 Tips for Keeping Healthy Habits On TrackTo me, balance is a journey we're all on. It's pretty tricky to say we live balanced lives 24/7! I called my blog The Irish Balance partly to share my journey to balance with you guys. In this episode, I talk about what balance means to me, and share my top 4 tips for keeping my healthy habits on track - even when 'life happens!'
2019-01-0717 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisde 3: Goal Setting for 2019 - Are You Being SMART About it?In this week's episode, I'm going to discuss the SMART technique for goal-setting. It's my favourite way to define my goals in all areas of life - nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep hygiene, it's applicable to them all! Tune in to set goals smartly & make your New Year's Resolutions for 2019 a sustainable part of your life.
2019-01-0311 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 2: 9 Ideas For New Year's Resolutions for 2019 - A Focus on Simplicity & SustainabilityHave YOU set your New Year's Resolutions? The first full episode of my Podcast series focuses on simple and sustainable ideas for healthy lifestyle changes you can take on for 2019!
2018-12-3018 minThe Irish Balance PodcastEpisode 1: The Irish Balance - An IntroductionWelcome to The Irish Balance Podcast - a series by me, Dr. Ciara Kelly, a medical doctor with a special interest in public health, preventive medicine and health promotion. This introduction tells you about who I am, my passion and message as a doctor to you all, and what you can expect from this new Podcast in 2019.
2018-12-3013 min