Rethinking Asthma: Discover the latest thinking on asthma. What works, what's new, and why it matters.
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
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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.
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Caring for carers: Supports and stories to help you stay well while caring for someone you love
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.
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RCSI MyHealth Series - Sleep through the lifecycle: a toolkit for resting deeply at every stage in life
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
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The changing landscape of diabetes: prevention, treatment and supports
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.
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Cannabis and young minds: what parents and families should know
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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
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