Alimentary!

Behaviour Regulation without Medication with Brenda Cassidy from the Braincalm Institute

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 52: According to bettercare.ie Dyspraxia/DCD is estimated to affect 6–10% of the population in Ireland, with many cases going undiagnosed due to ...

Reducing EMF Health Risks with Arthur Menard, Founder of HAVN

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 51: In this episode of Alimentary! we are diving into a topic that affects every single one of us—whether we realize it or not: the hidden impact...

Applying Ancient Ayurveda Principles to Modern Lives with Nidhi Pandya, Ayurvedic Doctor

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ayurveda is the world’s oldest system of natural health, with roots tracing back more than 6,000 years. Originating in India, this holistic healing ...

SOMA Breathwork Explained: Health, Clarity, and Connection Through Breath with Maria McIntyre

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to digestion, understanding our rest & digest and fight or flights states is very important. We want to be able to absorb and use ou...

Re-imagining the Future of Healthcare with Dr Gina Siddiqui, Founder of Carte Clinics

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Gina Siddiqui, emergency medicine physician and CEO of Carte Clinics. Dr. Siddiqui is at the forefront of re-imaginin...

Strength Training for Healing with Rachel Robertson

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 47: this episode we learn about how strength training can help us to heal, from Rachel Robertson, a Mindful Movement Mentor, Kinesiologist, and fou...

Strength Training Through Peri-menopause & Menopause with Kayla Neal

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 46: Researchers have been studying the effects of strength training for more than 40 years and have identified multiple ways it can benefit older a...

Beyond Wrinkles: Nutrition & Skincare to reduce inflammaging with Dr Ebru Karpuzoglu, Aveseena

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Alimentary, we learn about inflammaging —the hidden process that links chronic inflammation to premature aging. Our guest is Dr. ...

Under Pressure - The Lowdown on High and Low Blood Pressure

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode of Alimentary I explain blood pressure readings, what it is, why it matters and lifestyle tips to maintain as healthy a blood pr...

Can Reflexology Support Balancing Hormones, with Michelle Hutton Body Aura Therapies

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hormonal imbalances can be responsible for so many symptoms, many of which can impact our mood and so our level of composure and even happiness. In th...

Wellness Mindset: Creating Practical Healthier Habits for Real Life, with Elizabeth Dall

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that eating a balanced diet with lots of whole foods helps us to feel better and more energised, so why can we find it so hard to do? My g...

Living a Lifestyle for Longevity with Miles Spencer

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to the Cambridge dictionary, “longevity means living for a long time or remaining popular and useful for a long time.” Of course, I woul...

Communication Through Play with Deirdre O'Reilly

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation about the power of play, I chat to Deirdre O'Reilly who is a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, who specialises in Play Th...

Neuro Linguistic Programming & Emotional Freedom Technique with Pauline Clarke

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is a fact that what we think can impact our physical health, and so this episode explores the benefits of two more tools, which therapists can use ...

Hungry Beautiful Animals with Matthew C Halteman

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Alimentary, I have a lovely chat with a philosopher, who has spent years exploring the ethical, environmental, and social implicati...

GERD, Reflux, Heartburn & Lactose Intolerance with Lauren O'Connor

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Any sort of gastro intestinal issue, even if non-fatal, can really impact our quality of life and our enjoyment of our food. Gastro oesophageal reflux...

The Power of Polyphenols

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, Polyphenols might not be a term that rolls off the tongue, but these plant compounds have some pretty impressive health benefits, from reducing in...

The Importance of Bowel Health & Screening with Thanasie Kaldanis

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recently I read an article from 2020 which noted that colo-rectal cancer diagnosis in young adults was on the increase and has been for some time. So,...

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Explained with Penny Sharkey

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Alimentary! I am delighted to welcome Penny Sharkey (and yes we are related!) to discuss how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) ca...

Nourish Your Skin from the Inside out

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this follow up to the previous episode with Kasia O'Reilly, I dive deeper into the foods and other habits which support the health of our skin and ...

Love The Skin You Are In with Kasia O'Reilly, Sana Naturals

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to simplify your skincare routine, using natural ingredients which are working with your skin and are not harming the environment? Well...

Stretch & Shine: Start your day well with Lizzie Brown, Yoga Wake Up

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a few minutes for ourselves in the morning can make all the difference to getting our day off to a good start. In this episode, Lizzie Brown t...

Gut Healthy Fermented Foods with Rose Greene from 4 Hands Food Studio

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consuming fermented food daily is a great way to replenish our good gut bacteria and so boost our overall health. I am delighted to be joined by my gu...

Gut Health Essentials: Prebiotics and Probiotics

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Alimentary! I cover the importance of prebiotics and probiotics, what they are individually and how they work together. I also expl...

Mental Health Matters: Counselling, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Explained with Breandan Larkin

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Alimentary! we delve into the topic of mental health with a trained professional. Brendan Larkin is a Counsellor, Psychotherapist a...

The Cortisol Connection: Daily habits to regulate cortisol

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know that we should eat whole foods, get a good nights sleep, exercise and take some time to relax, right? So why don't we? Well there can be a...

The Transformative Power of Yoga with Guest Jenny Dillon

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting to Jenny Dillon, Yoga and Fitness Instructor, about the ancient practice of yoga. Jenny’s approach t...

Phytates & Oxalates; The Good, The Bad & The Kidney Stones

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from recurrent kidney stones or have unexplained mineral deficiencies?  Phytates & Oxalates are in many of our plant foods and can...

#24 Fabulous Fungi! Medicinal Mushrooms...not the Dolphin from Dingle

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So much alliteration in that title - I did myself proud!! Did you know that we share 50% of our DNA with mushrooms? Mycotherapy is the fascinating stu...

#23 Considering Calcium - Bone Health & Much More...

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know that we need calcium for our bones but it is also really important in other processes like muscle function, nerve transmission and even blood ...

#22 Supporting Immunity - Let the Lymph Flow!

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our lymphatic system is super important for our immunity and happily, there are some simple daily habits which can enable us to optimize its function....

#21 The Lovely Bones...

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This short episode focusses on the nutrients needed for bone health and news flash...it's not just about calcium folks!! There are several other m...

#20 Focus on Kinesiology & Ancestral Healing

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat to Therapist Melissa Costello. Melissa is trained in Reflexology, Kinesiology, EFT and Ancestral Healing. We focus on Kinesiol...

#19 How and Why to add Omega 3 into your weekly meal plan

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fats had rather a bad name there for a few decades but we know better now! Some fats, i.e. "healthy fats", are beneficial for our health and...

#18 Re-train your brain to succeed with Willie Horton

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we decide to make changes to our lifestyle, the first thing that we need to do to ensure our success is get control over our mindset. After all,...

#17 Mighty Magnesium

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From fatigue, headaches, anger and anxiety to concentration, insomnia, restlessness and kidney stones, these are just some of the everyday symptoms th...

#16 Could It be B12? An Interview with Sally Pacholok R.N.

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vitamin B12 Deficiency can have devastating consequences for our health and there are reasons why it might currently go undiagnosed and yet be mistake...

#15 Some Tips for Vegan Diet

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are following a Vegan Diet you might be interested in this episode with some tips around how to make sure you include key nutrients which might...

#14 The Benefits of Grass Fed Beef & Sustainable Farming

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is much debate around which diet is better for our health and for the planet - Vegan or Carnivore.  Personally, I believe that it is up to ...

#13 Vitamin D - Benefits & Supplementation

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Vitamin D is both a nutrient and a hormone?  This episode details all you need to know about this important vitamin - the impor...

#12 The Benefits of Herbal Teas with Roisin Sheridan

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was such a pleasure to chat to Roisin about her business Healthtea.ie - her passion and enthusiasm (even for nettles) is contagious! Healthtea.ie w...

#11 Why Vitamin B12 is so Important for Optimum Health

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vitamin B12 is vital for optimum health and yet if we have any digestive issues at all, it is the vitamin that we are most likely to be deficient in! ...

#10 Focus on Acupuncture with Airmid Keogh

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was delighted to chat to Airmid about her background in both Western and Chinese Medicine and why we believe that an integrated model of medicine wh...

#9 Managing Cholesterol

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is cholesterol and why is it "vital for life"?  How can we maintain a healthy number and what is the difference between "good" and "bad" cho...

#8 Changing Habits with Nikki McGoohan

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Changing daily habits can be difficult so I chatted with Nikki McGoohan from Propel2gether to learn about some tools which we can use to embed healthi...

#7 Who's the Boss - Our Gut or Our Brain?

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think that our brain is in charge of everything that happens in our body?  You might be surprised to find out just how much influence our ...

#6 Love Your Liver!

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the liver is the largest gland in our body and that is carries out over 500 functions?  Also, it is so important for our health...

#5 Why Blood Sugar Balance is so Important

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lyn explains how and why our blood sugar levels can become high and how maintaining stable blood sugars can benefit our health in the ...

#4 Hydration

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the fact that we know we need to drink adequate water throughout the day, we can often struggle to maintain our hydration levels.  I hope...

#3 The State of Us

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers the states of Rest & Digest and Fight or Flight, how they can impact our health and some tips to simply trigger the Rest &...

#2 DNA & The Pillars of our Health

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you build a house without solid foundations?  I thought not!  Listen to today's episode to learn about what DNA is, how Epigenetics ca...

#1 Introduction to Alimentary

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the introductory episode of Alimentary!  In this short episode I explain the reason for the podcast and give you a little taste of wha...

Alimentary! (Trailer)

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas