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    Living Longer with Professor Caitriona Ryan

    25/06/2026 | 35 mins.
    Longevity is much more than a trend - it is about optimising your health at every stage of life.

    Recorded live at the recent IMAGE Women's Health Clinic event, this special episode features consultant dermatologist Professor Caitriona Ryan as she breaks down the exact science, nutrition, data tech, and daily lifestyle habits needed to live your best life at every age.

    Key Takeaways:
    Nurture vs. Nature: How genetics interact directly with your lifestyle habits.
    Wearable Tech: Using health data to our advantage
    Nutritional Optimisation: The key nutrients for evergreen health
    Medical Evolution: The place for modern science in healthy aging.
    Actionable Solutions: Best health protocols for every age

    Professor Caitriona Ryan is a consultant dermatologist, co-founder of The Institute of Dermatologists, and co-founder of the soon-to-launch ID Formulas supplement range.

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    IMAGE The Check-in is part of the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic; proudly empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung and Waterstone Clinic.
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    The Longevity Blueprint : What Ireland's top health experts want women to know

    18/06/2026 | 42 mins.
    In this episode of IMAGE The Check-in, recorded live at the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic event at The Conrad Hotel, we unpack the ultimate blueprint to female longevity and optimum health. 
    Host Melanie Morris sits down with three of Ireland’s leading health professionals – consultant dermatologist Professor Caitriona Ryan, preventive cardiologist Dr. Paddy Barrett, and performance coach John Belton—to discuss how lifestyle, medicine, and technology intersect to help you thrive into old age.
    Key Takeaways:
    Lifespan vs. Healthspan: The difference between living long and living well.

    Biohacking vs. Reality: Separating toxic wellness fads from real, evidence-based habits.

    Inflammation: Why it is the ultimate enemy of the body and how to manage it.

    Smart Movement: Finding the right exercise routine for your specific life stage.

    "Cowboy Country": How to spot and avoid unverified, over-hyped health trends.

    Soul Span: Bringing deep meaning, purpose, and balance to physical wellness.

    This is your blueprint to a great future.
    Subscribe to IMAGE The Check-in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
    IMAGE The Check-in is part of the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic, proudly empowered by Boots, and sponsored by Samsung and Waterstone Clinic.
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    Breaking the Burnout Cycle with Dr Michael Keane

    11/06/2026 | 39 mins.
    In the second half of our deep-dive conversation with medical doctor and neuroscientist Dr Michael Keane, we shift our focus inward. 
    Dr Keane returns to show us how to master our mindset by making small, powerful adjustments to our daily routines and internal habits.
    If you are ready to quieten a loud inner critic, overcome the secret fear of being exposed, and build a morning routine that actually sets you up for a fulfilling day, this is exactly what you need to hear.
    Key Topics Covered
    Tackling Anxiety: Practical, science-backed tools to calm your nervous system.

    Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Breaking free from the self-doubt trap at work and in life.

    Managing Self-Talk: How to stop negative inner dialogue and rewrite your narrative.

    Improving Relationships: Using basic brain science to better connect with those around you.

    Set for Success: How to build a genuinely effective start to your morning.

    IMAGE The Check-in is part of the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic and proudly empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung and Waterstone Clinic. 

    Find out more about Dr Michael Keane's groundbreaking brain-mapping work at the Actualise Clinic or connect with him via his Official Website.
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    Why We Doom-Scroll, Burn Out and Feel Stuck with Dr Michael Keane

    04/06/2026 | 55 mins.
    In the first part of this special two-episode series, we check in with neuroscientist Dr Michael Keane, co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Evolve Neuro.

    Dr Keane specialises in how the brain functions under pressure, using advanced brain-mapping techniques to make neuroscience practical for everyday life. He’s worked with business leaders, elite athletes and people who want a bigger, better, happier life.

    Dr Keane speaks with IMAGE contributing editor Melanie Morris about the daily habits, environmental factors, and brain chemistry quirks that shape how we feel, sleep, and function. If you want to stop feeling ruled by your mind and start working with it, this episode is your manual for change.
    Key Topics Covered
    Female Brain Chemistry: How your unique chemistry rules both body and mind.

    Breaking the Doom-Scroll: Real work-arounds to stop the infinite scroll habit.

    Attainable Sleep: The science behind making restorative sleep easy to achieve.

    Beating Burnout: Recognizing the signs and protecting your mental health.

    IMAGE The Check-in is part of the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic and proudly empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung and Waterstone Clinic. 

    Find out more about Dr Michael Keane's groundbreaking brain-mapping work at the Actualise Clinic or connect with him via his Official Website.
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    Sun Smart - Simple Ways to Protect Your Skin This Summer

    02/06/2026 | 44 mins.
    Here comes summer!This month we welcome back Caoimhe McAuley, Director of Pharmacy at Boots Ireland and President of the Union of Pharmacists Ireland to talk all things sun health.

    Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 11,000 new cases diagnosed annually, so let’s get ahead of the curve and create some super-safe sun habits.

    Caoimhe has plenty of simple, faff-free tips to share, a personal story, and the latest in-pharmacy innovations to help you protect your skin this summer… and beyond. She also keeps us updated with health news for the whole family, so this is an episode to empower.

    IMAGE The Check-in is part of the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic; proudly empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung and Waterstone Clinic.
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About IMAGE The Check-in
IMAGE The Check-in is the podcast that lifts the lid on women’s health, one honest expert conversation at a time. Brought to you by the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic and hosted by Ellie Balfe, each episode features trusted voices from the medical world to explore what women really need to know in every decade of life. From hormones and heart health to brain function, sleep, stress and more, this podcast offers clear, expert guidance to help you futureproof your health and live well, longer.IMAGE The Check-in is empowered by Boots, and sponsored by Samsung, Waterstone Clinic.*Disclaimer*IMAGE The Check-in is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, medical advice. The content shared in each episode is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified medical practitioner. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, no guarantee is given as to the completeness or correctness of the information, and reliance on any information provided in the podcast is solely at your own risk. Always seek the guidance of your healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your own health, medical condition, or treatment options.
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