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The Irish Balance Podcast

Welcome to The Irish Balance, a podcast hosted by Dr. Ciara Kelly, Irish medical doctor specialising in public health medicine, and creator of The Irish Balance blog. This podcast is about sustainable... Read more

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Episode 12: Integrative Health, the Blue Zones and the Invisible Lift with Dr. Ceppie Merry

Episode 12: Integrative Health, the Blue Zones and the Invisible Lift with Dr. Ceppie Merry

In this week's episode, I bring you the first interview on The Irish Balance Podcast! My friend and fellow doctor Ceppie... Read more

4 Mar 2019

54mins

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Episode 18: Social Media Myths, Ditching Dr. Google and Making Time for Clinical Contact

Episode 18: Social Media Myths, Ditching Dr. Google and Making Time for Clinical Contact

In this week's episode, I chat about the potential negative effects from unregulated health information online, how medi... Read more

14 Apr 2019

28mins

Ranked #3

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Episode 6: Social Media & Smartphones: Top Tips to De-Digital Your Life

Episode 6: Social Media & Smartphones: Top Tips to De-Digital Your Life

In this episode, I discuss our relationship with our smartphones and social media. It's definitely something I'm trying ... Read more

20 Jan 2019

15mins

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Episode 20: A 'No Nonsense' Approach to Nutrition with Maeve Hanan (Part 1)

Episode 20: A 'No Nonsense' Approach to Nutrition with Maeve Hanan (Part 1)

I am VERY excited to bring my podcast spotlight onto Nutrition, as a Part 1 of 2! My guest this week is UK-registered di... Read more

28 Apr 2019

52mins

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Episde 3: Goal Setting for 2019 - Are You Being SMART About it?

Episde 3: Goal Setting for 2019 - Are You Being SMART About it?

In this week's episode, I'm going to discuss the SMART technique for goal-setting. It's my favourite way to define my go... Read more

3 Jan 2019

11mins

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Episode 23: Realistic Self Care with The Reset

Episode 23: Realistic Self Care with The Reset

In this week's episode, I chat all things realistic self-care with Vicky (@theflourishingpantry) and Lauren (@the_nutrit... Read more

26 May 2019

48mins

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Episode 16: From Student to Physician - My Path as a Doctor and Pursuing Public Health

Episode 16: From Student to Physician - My Path as a Doctor and Pursuing Public Health

In this episode, I chat through a much requested topic - my path from medical school to hospital training as a doctor, a... Read more

31 Mar 2019

31mins

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Episode 5: Sustainable Eating - Optimising What We Eat Today for Human & Environmental Health - And Future Generations

Episode 5: Sustainable Eating - Optimising What We Eat Today for Human & Environmental Health - And Future Generations

In this week's episode, I'm discussing the important topic of Sustainable Eating! What is it? Why is it such a hot topic... Read more

10 Jan 2019

25mins

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Episode 26: Movement for Enjoyment and Redefining Fitness with Nathalie Lennon

Episode 26: Movement for Enjoyment and Redefining Fitness with Nathalie Lennon

This week on the Podcast, the focus is on redefining how we think about fitness and figuring out ways to make sure our m... Read more

22 Jun 2019

50mins

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Episode 4: Finding a Balance in 2019 - My Top 4 Tips for Keeping Healthy Habits On Track

Episode 4: Finding a Balance in 2019 - My Top 4 Tips for Keeping Healthy Habits On Track

To me, balance is a journey we're all on. It's pretty tricky to say we live balanced lives 24/7! I called my blog The Ir... Read more

7 Jan 2019

17mins

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Episode 8: Why We Shouldn't Skip The Snooze: My Top Sleep Secrets to Take Back Your Bedtime

Episode 8: Why We Shouldn't Skip The Snooze: My Top Sleep Secrets to Take Back Your Bedtime

In this week's episode, I dive into the importance of Sleep! Why quality and quantity of Sleep are equally important for... Read more

3 Feb 2019

17mins

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Episode 22: The Blue Zones - Adding Life To Your Years, and Years To Your Life

Episode 22: The Blue Zones - Adding Life To Your Years, and Years To Your Life

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the Blue Zones - longevity hotspots around the world where populations live the... Read more

19 May 2019

25mins

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Episode 21: Debunking Diet Myths with Maeve Hanan (Part 2)

Episode 21: Debunking Diet Myths with Maeve Hanan (Part 2)

I am delighted to bring you guys a Part 2 of my interview with UK-registered dietitian from Ireland Maeve Hanan (@dietet... Read more

5 May 2019

36mins

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Episode 14: Healthy Ageing - Living Well From Young to Old

Episode 14: Healthy Ageing - Living Well From Young to Old

In this week's episode, I discuss the concept of Healthy Ageing, a major focus of healthcare in Ireland (and globally!) ... Read more

17 Mar 2019

25mins

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Episode 24: Focusing on Food for Life with Fiona Staunton

Episode 24: Focusing on Food for Life with Fiona Staunton

In this week's episode of the podcast I'm chatting to Fiona Staunton, Ballymaloe-trained chef, Home Economics teacher an... Read more

2 Jun 2019

48mins

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Episode 19: Mental Health Matters with Joe O'Brien

Episode 19: Mental Health Matters with Joe O'Brien

This week's episode is focused on an area that doesn't get enough attention - mental health. I'm really excited to bring... Read more

21 Apr 2019

53mins

Ranked #17

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Episode 25: Yoga for You with Ruth Delahunty

Episode 25: Yoga for You with Ruth Delahunty

This week on the Podcast we are chatting about YOGA! I've been practising yoga for over a year now and have had many que... Read more

15 Jun 2019

47mins

Ranked #18

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Episode 13: Self Talk, Mindfulness and Gratitude

Episode 13: Self Talk, Mindfulness and Gratitude

In this episode, I discuss three game changers from the last year of my life - the power of self talk, mindfulness and g... Read more

10 Mar 2019

16mins

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Episode 7: Sorting Out Your Stress - Building a Stress Management Toolkit

Episode 7: Sorting Out Your Stress - Building a Stress Management Toolkit

In this episode, I'm sharing my journey to better stress management, using the various techniques I've built up over the... Read more

27 Jan 2019

21mins

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Episode 15: Doctors and Dietary Advice - Balancing the Basics, Busting the Myths, Questioning the Context and Cultivating Collaboration

Episode 15: Doctors and Dietary Advice - Balancing the Basics, Busting the Myths, Questioning the Context and Cultivating Collaboration

In this episode, I discuss the 4 key things I think as doctors we should know about nutrition for our patients. I chat a... Read more

24 Mar 2019

20mins

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