The Irish Balance Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 52: COVID-19 and Keeping Our Schools Safe with Dr. Abigail Collins
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm delighted to be joined in this week's episode by Dr. Abigali Collins, Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the National Cancer Control Progra...
Episode 51: COVID-19, Pregnancy and Vaccines with Dr. Sarah Murphy
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 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...
Episode 50: Sports Nutrition, Performance and Social Media with Kate McDaid
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Episode 49: Sport, Psychology and Pursuing Medicine with Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am so delighted to be joined by Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh (@mairetnc on Instagram), who is a fully accredited Sport Ireland Institute Sport...
Episode 48: Intuitive Movement and Training Happy with Tally Rye
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Please note - This podcast includes conversation about diet culture, our relationships with food and exercise, body image and weight. If you don't fee...
Episode 47: Medical School, Dermatology, & Skin Cancer Prevention with Dr. Ciara Drumm
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 conversati...
Episode 46: Podcast Q&A - Habits, Public Health and Finding Balance
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi 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 ...
Episode 45: Podcast Q&A - How Are You?, Motivation, Balance & Yoga
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 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 I...
Episode 44: Staying Active While Staying Home with Nathalie Lennon
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 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 mov...
Episode 43: Looking After Your Heart and Redefining Health with Dr. Nikki Stamp
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode gang! This week, I am joined by Dr. Nikki Stamp, an Australian cardio-thoracic surgeon (@drnikkistamp on Instagram). N...
Episode 42: COVID-19 - Your Questions Answered Part 2 with Dr. Laura Lenihan and Dr. Clíodhna Ní Bhuachalla
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a much anticipated Part 2 episode of COVID-19 - Your Questions Answered, with GP Dr. Laura Lenihan (@drlauragp on Instagram) and Dr. C...
Episode 41: Food Is More Than Fuel With Daniel Davey
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I am joined by performance nutritionist Daniel Davey, who many of you may follow as @daveynutrition on Instagram. Daniel curren...
Episode 40: Understanding Gut Health with Orla Walsh
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 a...
Episode 39: Being Better with Shane Ryan of Fiid
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
Episode 38: COVID-19 - The Challenges Our Pharmacies Face with Laura Dowling
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of The Irish Balance Podcast! This week I am delighted to be joined by Irish pharmacist Laura Dowling, who is @fabulou...
Episode 37: COVID-19 - Your Questions Answered with Dr. Laura Lenihan and Dr. Clíodhna Ní Bhuachalla
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I 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, ge...
Episode 36: COVID-19 and Minding Your Mental Health with Joe O'Brien
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about minding our mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. My guest today is Joe O'Brien - trainee health psychologist, educato...
Episode 35: COVID-19 and Nutritional Considerations with Maeve Hanan
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I chat to Maeve Hanan, consultant dietitian and health writer. Maeve is @dieteticallyspeaking on Instagram and @DieteticSpeak o...
Episode 34: The Podcast is Back - Chatting COVID-19, Challenges & Coping
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guys, 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 connec...
Episode 33: Public Health and Nutrition with Jenny Rosborough
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 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...
Episode 32: GP Life, Pregnancy, Fertility and Menopause with Dr. Laura Lenihan
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 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...
Episode 31: Menstrual Health, Sport and Nutrition with Esther Goldsmith and FitrWoman
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I interview Esther Goldsmith, sports scientist with FitrWoman (@FitrWoman). FitrWoman is the world's first app to provide dail...
Episode 30: Choosing Your Career with Angela Burke
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I chat to Angela Burke who is @theintegrativecoach on Instagram. Angela is originally from Galway, and has a background in Com...
Episode 29: Diet Culture and Self-Compassion with Robyn Taaffe
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I am delighted to have registered nurse and evidence-based nutritionist Robyn Taaffe, founder of The Lifestyle Clinic in Dubl...
Episode 28: Social Media, Alcohol and Mental Health with Joe O'Brien
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'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 a...
Episode 27: Life Updates, Sedentary Behaviour and Why We Need to Move More and Sit Less
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 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...
Episode 26: Movement for Enjoyment and Redefining Fitness with Nathalie Lennon
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This 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 e...
Episode 25: Yoga for You with Ruth Delahunty
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This 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...
Episode 24: Focusing on Food for Life with Fiona Staunton
02 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
Episode 23: Realistic Self Care with The Reset
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I chat all things realistic self-care with Vicky (@theflourishingpantry) and Lauren (@the_nutritionist_foodie), friends of min...
Episode 22: The Blue Zones - Adding Life To Your Years, and Years To Your Life
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take a deep dive into the Blue Zones - longevity hotspots around the world where populations live the longest, healthiest lives. I ...
Episode 21: Debunking Diet Myths with Maeve Hanan (Part 2)
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am delighted to bring you guys a Part 2 of my interview with UK-registered dietitian from Ireland Maeve Hanan (@dieteticallyspeaking on Instagram - ...
Episode 20: A 'No Nonsense' Approach to Nutrition with Maeve Hanan (Part 1)
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 frie...
Episode 19: Mental Health Matters with Joe O'Brien
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This 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...
Episode 18: Social Media Myths, Ditching Dr. Google and Making Time for Clinical Contact
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I chat about the potential negative effects from unregulated health information online, how media myths confuse us and can lea...
Episode 17: Addressing the Forgotten Health Behaviours - Alcohol Moderation and Smoking Cessation
07 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 lif...
Episode 16: From Student to Physician - My Path as a Doctor and Pursuing Public Health
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 alon...
Episode 15: Doctors and Dietary Advice - Balancing the Basics, Busting the Myths, Questioning the Context and Cultivating Collaboration
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 dieta...
Episode 14: Healthy Ageing - Living Well From Young to Old
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I discuss the concept of Healthy Ageing, a major focus of healthcare in Ireland (and globally!) given our ageing population an...
Episode 13: Self Talk, Mindfulness and Gratitude
10 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
Episode 12: Integrative Health, the Blue Zones and the Invisible Lift with Dr. Ceppie Merry
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 th...
Episode 11: Working Around the Shift Work Clock - Healthy Habits for Day & Night
24 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 thes...
Episode 10: Motivation, Mindset and Finding Your Why
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Episode 9: Exercise - Building Strength for a Healthy Life
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 e...
Episode 8: Why We Shouldn't Skip The Snooze: My Top Sleep Secrets to Take Back Your Bedtime
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 emot...
Episode 7: Sorting Out Your Stress - Building a Stress Management Toolkit
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ch...
Episode 6: Social Media & Smartphones: Top Tips to De-Digital Your Life
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss our relationship with our smartphones and social media. It's definitely something I'm trying to monitor myself and not over...
Bonus Episode: Public Health & Why Prevention Is Better Than Cure
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 absolut...
Episode 5: Sustainable Eating - Optimising What We Eat Today for Human & Environmental Health - And Future Generations
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 a...
Episode 4: Finding a Balance in 2019 - My Top 4 Tips for Keeping Healthy Habits On Track
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To 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...
Episde 3: Goal Setting for 2019 - Are You Being SMART About it?
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 - nut...
Episode 2: 9 Ideas For New Year's Resolutions for 2019 - A Focus on Simplicity & Sustainability
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have YOU set your New Year's Resolutions? The first full episode of my Podcast series focuses on simple and sustainable ideas for healthy lifestyle ch...
Episode 1: The Irish Balance - An Introduction
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Irish Balance Podcast - a series by me, Dr. Ciara Kelly, a medical doctor with a special interest in public health, preventive medicine...