Listen to the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast with interviews and insights on the work underway by HSE Health and Wellbeing and their partners to deliver on the Healthy Ireland ambition of supporting, protecting and empowering individuals, families and their communities to achieve their full health potential.
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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14 Oct 2026
#160 Understanding SATU: Care and Support After Sexual Assault
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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1,059,309
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100
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YouTube
86
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