MyHealth RCSI – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Technical and general information from the podcast's RSS feed.

MyHealth RCSI

RCSI

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/50d. Total Eps: 25

MyHealth RCSI is a free programme of community events, expert talks and on-demand content, sharing trusted health information for all. Making health human At RCSI, we’re not just experts. We’re listeners, collaborators and connectors, making health more understandable, more personal, and more human.   MyHealth RCSI is a space where lived experience and expert advice come together, helping everyone explore, question and understand their health on their own terms.  Making research real It’s about bridging the gap between world-class science and everyday life, translating research into real-world answers, and approaching every topic with care and clarity.   Conversations that count These episodes connect expert knowledge with everyday life. We share stories and science to help you understand, question and explore health in ways that matter to you.

Read moreCollapse

Site

RSS

Apple

Data updated on 04/07/2026

Recent rankings

Latest chart positions across Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings.

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

No recent rankings available

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

Links found in episode descriptions and other podcasts that share them.

See all

https://johnnysambassadors.org/teachers/
1 share

RSS feed quality and score

Technical evaluation of the podcast's RSS feed quality and structure.

See all

RSS feed quality

To improve

Score global : 69%

Publication history

Monthly episode publishing history over the past years.

Year

Latest published episodes

Recent episodes with titles, durations, and descriptions.

See all

Movement for healthy brains: Exploring how physical activity supports brain health and empowers people living with neurological conditions.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • Duration 34:20

We explore how movement and physical activity can boost brain health and improve everyday life for people living with neurological conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson’s. You’ll hear powerful personal stories and learn how movement can be a source of strength, confidence, and connection. Movement isn’t just good for the body, it’s great for the brain too.  Whether you're living with a neurological condition, caring for someone who is, or simply curious about the link between movement and brain health, this episode is full of practical insights and uplifting stories.  This episode was recorded in front of a small studio audience on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.Dr Claire Behan, Lecturer and Programme Director, School of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI, and Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Epilepsy, St James’s Hospital , hosts the discussion. Joining Claire for this important conversation are: Professor Norman Delanty, Consultant Neurologist at Beaumont Hospital, Clinical Investigator with FutureNeuro, and RCSI Honorary Clinical Professor Dr Ailish Malone, Senior Lecturer, School of Physiotherapy and Principal Investigator and Research Programme Lead, CP-Life Research Centre, and CORU Registered Physiotherapist Ian O’Brien, husband and father living with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease (EOPD) Want to hear more?  Join the conversation at #MyHealthRCSI and subscribe to the RCSI YouTube and podcast channels for expert-led content on health and wellbeing. Catch up anytime at www.rcsi.com/myhealth, where you can watch or listen to past episodes.  MyHealth RCSI is proudly supported by PRESIDIO. Together, we are creating a space where lived experience and expert advice come together, helping everyone explore, question and understand their health on their own terms.

Read moreCollapse

Rethinking Asthma: Discover the latest thinking on asthma. What works, what's new, and why it matters.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • Duration 50:17

We’re taking a fresh look at asthma and breaking down the latest research into simple, everyday tips that can make a difference. You’ll hear real stories from people living with asthma, learn practical advice from experts, and discover how to support someone you care about – whether it’s a child, an adult, or anyone managing asthma alongside other health challenges. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. Professor Steve Kerrigan, Deputy Head of School (Research), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences RCSI, hosts the discussion. Joining Steve for this important conversation are: Professor Richard Costello, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine RCSI and Consultant Respiratory Physician, Beaumont Hospital Joanne Walsh, Practice Nurse at Mercer's Medical Centre with special interest in Asthma education and management Colet Murphy, asthma advocate and person living with asthma Caroline Madden, asthma advocate and mother to a child living with asthma Want to hear more?  Join the conversation at #MyHealthRCSI and subscribe to the RCSI YouTube and podcast channels for expert-led content on health and wellbeing. Catch up anytime at www.rcsi.com/myhealth, where you can watch or listen to past episodes.  MyHealth RCSI is proudly supported by PRESIDIO. Together, we are creating a space where lived experience and expert advice come together, helping everyone explore, question and understand their health on their own terms.

Read moreCollapse

Caring for carers: Supports and stories to help you stay well while caring for someone you love

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 29:18

If you’re caring for someone you love, whether it’s a child, an older adult, or someone with mental or physical health challenges, this episode is for you. We’ll hear real stories, share practical advice, and explore the supports that can help carers stay well while caring for others.    Dr Pádraic Dunne from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Science hosts the discussion. Joining Pádraic for this important conversation are:  Dr Trudy Meehan, Lecturer at the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences  Eoin Wilson, supporting a loved one living with dementia  Tracy Carroll, mother to Willow and advocate for family carers  Want to hear more?  Join the conversation at #MyHealthRCSI and subscribe to the RCSI YouTube and podcast channels for expert-led content on health and wellbeing. 

Read moreCollapse

RCSI MyHealth Series - Sleep through the lifecycle: a toolkit for resting deeply at every stage in life

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 • Duration 41:44

he final episode of the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/25 explores the crucial role of sleep in our overall health, wellbeing and performance. Despite its importance, many people struggle to achieve sufficient and restorative sleep. In this episode, we will delve into what happens to the brain and body during sleep, the key factors that influence sleep quality, and evidence-based tools to improve it. We will also examine the impact of sleep on memory, learning, and cognitive function, as well as its deep connections to mental health. This episode is chaired by Dr Jolanta Burke, Associate Professor, RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences Panellists include: Professor Richard Costello, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine RCSI & Consultant in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Beaumont Hospital Dr Maria Pertl, Lecturer, Department of Health Psychology, School of Population Health, RCSI; Chartered Health Psychologist; Certified Lifestyle Medicine practitioner, British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and member of the Irish Society of Lifestyle Medicine Mr Motty Varghese, Sleep Physiologist, The Sleep Therapy Clinic

Read moreCollapse

The changing landscape of diabetes: prevention, treatment and supports

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 • Duration 51:33

The fifth episode of the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/25 explores the evolving landscape of diabetes, examining the latest trends in prevalence, causes, and impacts. The panel members highlight the advances in treatment and technology for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, while also offering personal insights and future directions for prevention, management, and support. This episode is chaired by Professor Suzanne McDonough, Head, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Panellists include: Dr Kate Gajewska, Clinical Manager for Advocacy and Research, Diabetes Ireland. Professor Edward Gregg, Head, School of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Professor Diarmuid Smith, Consultant Endocrinologist, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Professor Seamus Sreenan, Director, Graduate Entry Medicine Programme, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin.

Read moreCollapse

Cannabis and young minds: what parents and families should know

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 • Duration 01:23:31

Listener Discretion Advised This audio contains content intended for adults and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. If you're looking for educational materials that are more suitable for younger audiences, please visit: https://johnnysambassadors.org/teachers/ This RCSI MyHealth Series event, focusing on the topic of cannabis and young minds, explores the latest research on how cannabis affects brain development and mental health in young people. This episode is chaired by Miriam O’Callaghan, Irish television presenter and current affairs presenter with RTÉ. Panellists include: Ms Laura Stack, Founder and CEO of Johnny’s Ambassadors. Professor Mary Cannon, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Youth Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, RCSI and Consultant Psychiatrist, Beaumont Hospital. Professor Norman Delanty, Consultant Neurologist at Beaumont Hospital, Clinical Investigator with FutureNeuro Research Centre, and RCSI Honorary Clinical Professor. Professor Colin O’Gara, Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Services, St John of God Hospital. All useful resources, including all of those shared by our speakers and those that were made available to take away from the support stands present on the night, can be freely downloaded and viewed on the website www.rcsi.com/myhealth

Read moreCollapse

"I don't know how to feel": coping strategies for life with cancer

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 • Duration 01:04:48

The third episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025, focusing on emotional well-being following a cancer diagnosis, took place as an in-person event at RCSI’s St Stephen’s Green campus in Dublin city centre earlier this month. The event featured healthcare providers and patient advocates who shared personal insights and coping strategies for life with cancer. This episode is chaired by Dr Padraic Dunne, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Panellists included: Dr Maria Pertl, Lecturer, Department of Health Psychology, School of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Dr Vicky Cooper Lunt, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Psycho-Oncology Service, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre Ms Corrinne Hasson, Director of Services, Irish Cancer Society Two guest speakers also join the panel to share their personal experience of a cancer diagnosis and a cancer diagnosis of a family member: Dr Elysha Brennan, RCSI Alumna, Paediatrics SpR and 2015 Rose of Tralee Mr Alan McGovern, Patient and Family Advocate For more information and links to useful resources, visit www.rcsi.com/myhealth

Read moreCollapse

Understanding and managing chronic pain

Thursday, October 17, 2024 • Duration 51:48

The second episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025 will focus on the topic of understanding and managing chronic pain. This episode will explore the complex presentation of chronic pain. The panel will discuss the various management options, including the importance of therapeutic alliance and self-management to empower people living with chronic pain. This episode will be chaired by Professor Helen French, Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Panellists include: Professor Suzanne McDonough, Professor and Head of School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Dr Padraic Dunne, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Dr David Moore, Consultant Pain Specialist, Beaumont Hospital, and RCSI Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer Ms Catherine Flanagan, Patient advocate for people living with pain

Read moreCollapse

Dementia and maintaining a healthy brain for life

Thursday, September 19, 2024 • Duration 30:58

As part of this discussion, the panel will discuss the emotional impact of a diagnosis from a patient advocate living with Lewy Body Dementia, raise awareness and share practical tools for maintaining brain health, as well as discuss developments in disease modifying treatments in this area. This episode will be chaired by Professor Annie Curtis, Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences Panellists include: Professor Alan Moore, Consultant Geriatrician, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and Honorary Clinical Lecturer, RCSI Professor Norman Delanty, Consultant Neurologist at Beaumont Hospital, Clinical Investigator with SFI FutureNeuro Research Centre, and RCSI Honorary Clinical Professor Ms Kathleen Farrell, patient advocate for people living with dementia

Read moreCollapse

Cardiovascular disease in women: risk factors, prevention and supports

Thursday, March 21, 2024 • Duration 34:30

As part of this discussion, the panel will raise awareness around the key risk factors for heart health, in particular, how menopause affects women’s risk of heart disease and stroke, the role of lifestyle medicine in prevention and specific supports available around maintaining cardiac health and preventing cardiovascular disease. This episode will be chaired by Dr Sarah Barry, Director of Academic Programmes, Senior Lecturer, School of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Panelists include: Professor Robert Byrne, Director of Cardiology at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin and Chair of Cardiovascular Research, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Dr Robert Kelly, Senior Lecturer, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Consultant Cardiology & Lifestyle Medicine, Beacon Hospital Dublin Dr Una O’Neill, General Practitioner, Mercer’s Medical Centre, and GP trainer on the RCSI GP Training Programme

Read moreCollapse

MyHealth RCSI – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Recent rankings

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

RSS feed quality and score

Publication history

Latest published episodes

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

MyHealth RCSI – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Recent rankings

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

Other1

RSS feed quality and score

Publication history

Latest published episodes

Similar podcasts and content

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Other1

Apple Podcasts

Spotify