The Stigma Shift | Uncovering Mental Health with St John of God University Hospital
Episodes
The Space Between Us: Communication, Care and Connection
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating modern relationships feels like constantly running on empty. Everyday pressures, stress, and misunderstandings quietly shape the dynamic be...
Empowered Nurses, Future Care: Supporting the Next Generation of Mental Health Nurses
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To mark International Nurses Day, this episode of The Stigma Shift focuses on the people learning, growing and preparing to shape the future of mental...
The Missing Piece in Workplace Mental Health: Why Awareness Falls Short
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The rise in workplace mental health awareness has not translated into meaningful, day-to-day change for employees. Policies and awareness days are com...
Beneath the Surface : Addiction and Recovery in High-Performing Lives
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does addiction look like when it hides behind success? In this episode, Professor O’Gara joins Elaine to unpack the often-overlooked reality of...
Eating Disorders: Connection and Community
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This internal and external isolation often causes people to disconnect from the relationships, social activities, and inner self that truly sustain th...
Anxiety Unpacked: What's Really Going On Beneath the Surface
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Carol Keegan, Clinical Nurse Specialist at St John of God University Hospital, to explore the realities of living w...
Understanding Grief: The Role of Compassion in Healing
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grief and loss are profound and complex human experiences that often leave us feeling isolated and uncertain of how to cope. We struggle to talk about...
Neuroplasticity: How the Brain Adapts, Recovers, and Grows
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The human brain possesses extraordinary ability to adapt and change throughout life, a quality called neuroplasticity that many mistakenly believe onl...
Modern Disconnect: Restoring Mental Health Through Nature
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spending time in nature feels instinctively restorative, but what does the science actually say about why green spaces improve our mental health? In t...
Breaking the Stress Cycle: Tools You Can Start Using Today
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or constantly running on empty? You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a daily companio...
Digital Overload: Finding Calm in a Hyperconnected World
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Constant notifications, endless scrolling, and the pressure to stay connected have become a silent source of stress for many of us. Our hyper-digital ...
Trailer
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A thoughtful, accessible podcast from St John of God University Hospital in Dublin that aims to demystify mental healthcare and reduce stigma through ...