Episodes
-
In this episode of The Wellness Project, we are joined by the inspiring Deirdre O’Neill, a dual-qualified lawyer with a master’s in Medical Law from King’s College London and the co-founder of Hertility Health. Hertility is revolutionising women’s reproductive health by offering accessible, at-home testing kits that provide critical insights into fertility and hormonal health.
Deirdre shares her journey to founding this pioneering company, why women’s health has been overlooked for so long, and the vital importance of taking control of our wellbeing through knowledge of our reproductive health. We also explore how Hertility’s innovative services are empowering women and discuss the larger systemic issues in medical research and healthcare representation for women. We can't wait to hear what you think.
Irish Life Health members can now access Hertility’s at-home test kit and get advanced insights into hormonal imbalances, including your ovarian egg reserve as well as be screened for up to 18 conditions that can impact reproductive health. In as little as ten days you will receive your Doctor-written report explaining your results with suggested next steps for any follow up care you may need. Access the Female Fertility Assessment and Consultation through your Irish Life Health online account for more information. The Irish Life Health Female Fertility Assessment and Consultation benefit is available on selected hospital plans from 1st October 2024 and on all hospital plans from 1st November 2024. Terms and conditions apply. See your table of cover and membership handbook for details. Irish Life Health dac is regulated by Central Bank of Ireland.
The IMAGE Wellness Project is powered by Meaghers Pharmacy and in association with Activia, Its4Women Insurance, Irish Life Health and KIND Snacks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
In this episode of The Wellness Project, we welcome Dr. Caroline West - sex educator, podcaster, columnist, and author—for an insightful conversation on sexual wellness.
At The Wellness Project, we think holistically about wellness, and all the areas of your life that impact your wellbeing. Sexual well-being is a vital yet often overlooked piece of the wellness puzzle. In this episode, Dr. West and Dominique unpack what sexual wellness truly means today, how it impacts other areas of life, and why it’s time to shed the shame and stigma that still surround conversations about sex. We can't wait to hear what you think.
The IMAGE Wellness Project is powered by Meaghers Pharmacy and in association with Activia, Its4Women Insurance, Irish Life Health and KIND Snacks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Missing episodes?
-
In this episode of The Wellness Project, we dive deep into the science of sleep with Tom Coleman, a qualified health scientist and sleep coach. Going beyond the basics, Tom explains why sleep quality and quantity are crucial for our physical, mental, and cognitive health.
Dominique and Tom chat about the latest findings on how sleep impacts our brains and bodies, and why prioritising a good night’s rest is one of the best investments we can make in our overall wellness. Tom addresses some of the most common misconceptions around sleep, and offers practical tips on creating an ideal sleep environment. He discusses how factors like diet, temperature, and hormones can significantly affect our sleep quality and for those struggling with a racing mind or dealing with sleep issues tied to life changes like new parenthood or menopause-- Tom offers specialised and practical advice. This episode is packed with essential insights on achieving truly restorative sleep and we can't wait to hear what you think.
The IMAGE Wellness Project is powered by Meaghers Pharmacy and in association with Activia, Its4Women Insurance, Irish Life Health and KIND Snacks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
In this episode of The Wellness Project podcast, we sit down with Peigín Crowley, founder of Ground Wellbeing and co-founder of The Irish Spa Association, for a conversation about the true meaning of self-care. Peigín shares her personal journey to discovering the power of inner healing and self-care, and how it shaped her mission to help others prioritise their well-being.
Dominique and Peigín delve into how women, especially those in leadership or caregiving roles, often neglect self-care and why it's so crucial to break that cycle. Peigín also offers practical advice for reconnecting with our bodies, daily practices for those feeling overwhelmed, and self-care strategies for those going through life changes like menopause.
Whether it's balancing our ambition with our wellness, or grounding ourselves through the power of nature, this episode is full of wisdom for anyone who is ready to start turning up for themselves more.
The IMAGE Wellness Project is powered by Meaghers Pharmacy and in association with Activia, Its4Women Insurance, Irish Life Health and KIND Snacks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
In this heartfelt episode of The Wellness Project we welcome the inspiring Tara Rafter, award-winning life coach and Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner. Tara helps those feeling lost or overwhelmed find their way back to themselves.
We explore Tara’s deeply personal journey — from losing her father and climbing the career ladder, to the moment she realised external success wasn’t fulfilling her inner world. Tara shares how becoming a mother changed her perspective, how she helps clients rediscover their purpose, and why self-compassion and vulnerability are essentials in today’s world.
Join us for a raw and emotional conversation about resilience, intuition, and finally living a life that truly feels like home.
The IMAGE Wellness Project is powered by Meaghers Pharmacy and in association with Activia, Its4Women Insurance, Irish Life Health and KIND Snacks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
We spend 90,000 hours at work and yet rarely prioritise our career wellness. This week on the Wellness Project Podcast, we speak to Career Consultant Angela Burke and learn how to successfully navigate our careers in tandem with our lives.
With a unique blend of recruitment & career consulting expertise, along with a post graduate qualification in career development & coaching, Angela brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the world of work and career wellbeing. Angela uses this insight to help people shape and navigate their career with clarity, confidence and most importantly, in alignment with their lifestyle and wellbeing needs.
Join us as we delve into our careers and navigate how we can best achieve career wellness in our own lives.
The IMAGE Wellness Project is powered by Meaghers Pharmacy and in association with Activia, Its4Women Insurance, Irish Life Health and KIND Snacks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Rebecca Holland, founder of Health with Holland, is a straightforward, science-backed Irish health coach who empowers women to achieve hormone balance and reclaim their health. Her approach focuses on 5-pillars — nutrition, nervous system regulation, mindset, exercise, and circadian health.
As a single mother of twins, Rebecca understands the challenges women face and helps them achieve hormone balance without relying on quick fixes or calorie counting. Her mission is to create a global movement where women are empowered to take control of their health, busting myths and offering sustainable strategies for success as she goes.
Join us as we ask her all about hormonal health and how we can learn to regulate our nervous systems and hormonal imbalances.
The IMAGE Wellness Project is powered by Meaghers Pharmacy and in association with Activia, Its4Women Insurance, Irish Life Health and KIND Snacks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Oonagh O’Hagan is the proud owner and managing director of Meagher’s Pharmacy Group. A qualified pharmacist, she was in her late 20s when she bought the landmark Meagher’s Pharmacy on Dublin’s Baggot Street from Pierce Meagher in 2001. She has since gone on to grow the business to nine pharmacies and a thriving online store www.meaghers.ie. She now employs 150 people with further growth planned. Oonagh is also an expert in gut health and on this week's episode she shares all of her knowledge on how to protect your Microbiome.
The IMAGE Wellness Project is powered by Meaghers Pharmacy and in association with Activia, Its4Women Insurance, Irish Life Health and KIND Snacks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Meet Agnes Gajewska, Advanced Facial Expert and creator of Face Yoga by Agnes
Agnes Gajewska is an award winning Skin Therapist with over 20 years experience, and continuous training and education in the cutting edge beauty therapies, techniques and technologies from all over the world.
She is featured in all the leading magazines, media and social media platforms. Her work is her passion and she is dedicated to promoting a healthier, more natural approach to the skin's aging process.
Agnes's extraordinary standards and exceptional results, see her clients travelling from far and wide, to seek her advice and she is a firm favourite among many international celebrities.
"It's a privilege to grow old". This is Agnes' motto and she believes in supporting the skin through the natural aging process with a combination of techniques, tools and practices.
She created Face Yoga by Agnes, which is suitable for all age groups, and which naturally contours, and tightens skin while increasing circulation. Face yoga by Agnes works not only to improve your skin but also works on your mindset and your perception of yourself, from a loving and kind perspective. It also has the added benefit of being a deeply relaxing technique, which relieves the stress and tension that we can hold in our face.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Meet Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel’s Executive Chef Gareth Mullins has delighted patrons of five-star hotels in Ireland and Australia for over 20 years. Throughout his career, Gareth has garnered extraordinary culinary achievements including being appointed Head of Euro-Toques Ireland – a nurturing community of like-minded chefs, cooks, producers, and educators that celebrates the best of Ireland’s food and drink, founded by the great Myrtle Allen.
A true Dubliner, Forbes Street is where Gareth’s passion in celebrating Irish produce truly comes to life. A city full of magic, Dublin inspires Gareth – from the charisma of the people to the atmosphere of the city’s streets. When crafting Forbes Street’s ever-evolving menus, Gareth works directly with Ireland’s finest craft artisans and producers. More than just a chef, Gareth is a storyteller, who weaves tales of Dublin and Ireland, and the stories of each producer in every dish he creates.
Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins is an expression of all that’s brilliant in Ireland’s eclectic capital city. Where innovation and imagination meets hospitality and comfort, Forbes Street showcases an ever-evolving menu with the best local produce from land and sea. Here, each dish tells a story. An open kitchen, extensive wine selection and intimate booths set the scene for a culinary experience like no other
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Meet Female Fitness Specialist Emma Dowling
Emma Dowling joins Dominique Mc Mullan in this episode of The Wellness Project Podcast to discuss the importance of strength training for women and how giving yourself that time and space for your physical health will create positive changes in all areas of your life.
Emma created Empowered Mama back in 2017 when she became a mum to little Jacob and realised the lack of research-backed, accurate information that was readily available for mamas who wanted to return to exercise, sports or just get back to feeling strong and stable post pregnancy.
Since then, she has branched out and is now expanding to other areas of fitness and well-being, bringing to you, Empowered Movement.
To learn more about Emma's story and the services she offers, visit https://www.empoweredmovement.ie/about
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Meet Dr. Clodagh Campell
Psychologist, Speaker, Podcaster and Wellness Expert
Dr. Clodagh Campell joins Editorial Director Dominique McMullan for this episode of the Wellness Project to share her work as a psychologist and wellness expert. She talks about the importance of regulating your nervous system and shares tips on how you can do so in order to live a calmer life style, particularly in those unexpected moments of stress.
Since gaining her doctorate from Trinity College Dublin, Dr Clodagh Campbell, also known as The Wellness Psychologist, has become one of Ireland’s leading Psychologists, Wellness Experts and Speakers.
Through her wellness talks, private practice, and many media appearances, Clodagh strives to create awareness around our inner belief systems and the impact they can have on our lives.
She believes our thoughts and behaviours are impacted hugely by how we speak to ourselves and feel about the world around us, and that it is possible, through implementing small and simple changes, to live a happier, more peaceful and fulfilling life.
Dr Clodagh’s podcast Unspoken has been the number 1 podcast in the Wellness space In Ireland for 3 seasons.
You can find out more about Dr. Clodagh and how you can work with her through her website,
https://www.thewellnesspsychologist.ie/
Or listen to her podcast Unspoken.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Meet Sophie Morris
Nutritionist in Women's Hormone Health
Sophie Morris trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School and soon after founded the award winning Irish food company Kooky Dough in 2009, growing the business from her kitchen to exporting around the world in 5 years when she then sold the business in July 2014. Sophie now does a lot of consultancy work for food start-ups.
Sophie is a published cookbook author and TV cook on TV3, and her achievements in her food career resulted in her winning Image Magazine’s Young Businesswomen of the Year Award in 2012.
More recently Sophie was appointed Kerrygold Brand Ambassador, featuring in many of Kerrygold’s marketing campaigns.
Sophie’s passion for healthy nutrition and food is what led her to develop her groundbreaking new programme “Sophie’s Nutrition Bootcamps” which coaches women to their body & health goals through a focus on nutrition education, support and mindset. Sophie teaches how to make small changes in your mindset and nutrition that will have a big impact on your health & lifestyle.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Meet Sinead Mooney
Wellbeing Specialist
Sinead Mooney, also known as Moons, has been working in the wellbeing space in Ireland and abroad for over a decade and brings her own unique blend of wisdom techniques that has you, the practitioner, as a priority. She truly wants to help you better befriend, support and empower yourself through this life.
Although she is extremely serious about the power of these wonderful ancient wisdom traditions, she brings a modern, accessible and playful approach to everything she does. With embodiment and empowerment as her core values, she really makes these transformative tools fun and achievable for everyone to use in better navigating their busy day-to-day lives.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
