RCSI MyHealth

About RCSI MyHealth

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.

Publisher

RCSI

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Aug 2022

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Growing up with neurodisability - Exploring care, research, and real experiences at every stage of life.

   When many people think about neurodisability, they think about childhood. Yet for thousands of people in Ireland, including those living with cerebral palsy, neurodisability is a lifelong experience that shapes education, work, relationships, family life and ageing. In this MyHealth RCSI episode, we'll bring together people with lived experience, family members, researchers and clinical experts to explore what it means to live well with neurodisability across the lifespan. Professor Niall Pender, Head of Department of Health Psychology at the School of Population Health, RCSI hosts the discussion. Joining Niall for this important conversation are: Professor Jennifer Ryan, Associate Professor and Director CP-Life Research Centre, located in the School of Physiotherapy, RCSI  Dr Louise Baker, Honorary Clinical Lecturer, RCSI; Consultant Paediatrician in neuro-disability at CHI Temple St and the Central Remedial Clinic Vicki Casserly, Parent, Disability Advocate, Public Representative, Community Lead at CP-Life Research Centre Dr Mary-Elaine McCavert, person with lived experience of cerebral palsy; post-doctoral researcher in CP-Life Research Centre 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.

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Gut health and you - Exploring what works, what’s new, and living well with IBD and IBS

   Gut health is increasingly recognised as an important part of overall well-being, yet conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remain widely misunderstood. In this episode of MyHealth RCSI patients, clinicians and researchers come together to share experiences, insights and the latest advances in gut health. Dr Pádraic Dunne from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Science hosts the discussion. Joining Pádraic for this important conversation are:  Dr Orlaith Kelly, Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology at Connolly Hospital, Dublin and Honorary Senior Lecturer and Research Associate in RCSI; RCSI Alumna Dr Sudipto Das, Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI; Vice Dean for AI, Digital and Connected Health Terri Brannigan, person with a lived experience of IBD Shane Sweeney, person with a lived experience of IBD 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.

3. 

   26 May 2026

   Travelling for surgery abroad: What to expect and what to keep in mind before making the trip

   We are all aware that rising numbers of patients are travelling abroad for surgery for a variety of reasons. But, regardless of the reason, surgery always carries risk and travelling abroad for surgery adds additional layers of risk. In this conversation, we want to help patients ask the right questions and find trusted information to be fully informed before making the decision to travel. From personal stories to professional perspectives, the conversation takes an honest look at the factors that influence these choices and what they can mean for your health. If you’re curious about the realities of seeking care overseas, this episode offers a grounded, thoughtful discussion to help you think it through. We'll inform about what you can expect and what to keep in mind before making the trip. Dr Sumi Dunne, General Practitioner and Clinical Lecturer, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences hosts the discussion. Joining Sumi for this important conversation are: Professor Deborah McNamara, President RCSI and Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin Professor Helen Heneghan, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin Mr Jamie Martin-Smith, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Beaumont Hospital and Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown Tracy Byrne, patient with a lived experience of medical travel Alan Keogh, patient with a lived experience of medical travel 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.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

439,011

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

81

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