HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox speaks with experts Rosemary Kavanagh (Speech and Language Therapist), Niamh Garavin (Occupational Therapist), and Muireann Treacy (Clinical Psychologist) about the intricacies of adolescent development, with a particular focus on anxiety. Their discussion addresses the swift changes teenagers experience, the effects of anxiety, and the crucial role of clear communication. Niamh emphasises the value of a supportive atmosphere, while Muireann underscores the importance of active listening and nonverbal cues. The episode also explores co-regulation, the role of social media, and the importance of self-care for parents. Listeners are encouraged to foster open, compassionate relationships with their teenagers and to seek professional help when needed.

 

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Dan Kane, Forensic Examiner and Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, and Catherine Marsh, Forensic Nurse Examiner and Clinical Innovation Project Coordinator, discuss the care and support available after sexual assault, what people can expect when attending a SATU, and the importance of compassionate, trauma-informed care. A conversation for the public and healthcare professionals alike.
 
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In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Noreen Turley speaks with Mandy Daly, co-founder of the Irish Neonatal Health Alliance (INHA), about the power of equal, meaningful patient partnership in shaping healthcare, research and policy within our HSE. Drawing on her personal journey as the parent of a premature baby, Mandy shares how lived experience can drive systemic change, from neonatal ambulance services to national clinical guidelines. The conversation explores how patient voices, education and collaboration with healthcare professionals are helping to shape better services, safer clinical trials and stronger healthcare regulation, both here in Ireland and across Europe. Mandy discusses her work with IPPOSI, the PPI toolkit and educational resources that empower patients to become genuine, equal partners in decision-making, and reflects on the trust, communication and compassion needed to build lasting patient-clinician collaboration.

The 4th National Patient and Public Partnership Conference, "From Islands of Partnership to System-Wide Practice and Policy," taking place 15 October 2026 at Croke Park with online tickets still available or visit the HSE Partnership Hub at hsepartnershiphub.ie to find out more about getting involved.

 

 

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In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, we are joined by Dr. Denis O'Keeffe, National Clinical Lead for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), National Nurse Lead for VTE, Sarah Garvey and Alma de Bruijn, who bravely shares her experience of developing a serious blood clot during early pregnancy. Together, they explore the risks, symptoms, and treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), with a particular focus on women's health.

 

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Recorded live, at the National Ploughing Championships in County Offaly, this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast brings together voices of health professionals across a number of topics as well as members of the public. We also speak briefly with Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor.

Host Fergal Fox covers everything from vaping prevention among young people and smoking cessation supports, to sun safety, male fertility, endometriosis care, and mental health awareness. Speaking with both HSE colleagues and partner agencies about their work, ​the episode will give you a snapshot of the work underway to protect and promote health and wellbeing.

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