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Welcome to the Health and Society podcast. I'm Sinéad, your host, each week I will have a guest on where we will chat about health society and culture in Ireland
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Episodes
21 episodes
Kiera Dignam - how writing music helped me process trauma and grief
We had Kiera Dignam on the pod we discussed her life a mammy and a musician and she talks about how her connection to music and writing and how this has helped her with processing trauma and grief. Find Kiera on:Instagram and...
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Season 3
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52:08

Mammies for Trans Rights
Today we had Karen on the pod she is psychotherapist and sociologist lecturer. She is also and activist for Trans rights. I really enjoyed talking to Karen she is a fountain of knowledge. I hope you enjoyed the episode too.00:00 Intro (...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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44:15
Addiction, Shame and Boundaries
We had Sharon Fitzpatrick on the pod. Sharon is a counsellor specialising in addiction, trauma & co-dependency. Sharon is also a YouTuber promoting health through: Food - Exercise - Mental & Emotional Health.00:00 Intro02:30...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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27:17

Trauma, Gifts and Ériu's Rift
We had Molly Smyth on the pod. She is the wonderful host of the Healing Gals Podcast. Molly has been nominated for this years best self-improvement podcast so I highly recommend you pop on over to her podcast to give her a listen. I have listed...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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43:05

Women, Systemic Oppression and Medicalisation
Today we had Karen on the Pod. She is an activist, lobbyist, and a psychotherapist and sociology lecturer. I really enjoyed chatting with Karen. She is super insightful. 00:00 Intro04:00 Distress is a systemic issue not just an indi...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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39:45

Black and Irish
Today we had Peace on the pod she is currently a primary school teacher and she is the education manager for Black and IrishThemes DiscussedHaving a whinge about public t...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:24:58

Small Things like These
Myself and Alicia discuss her film degree and her connection with directing and film making. We chat about the new movie "Small things like these" starring Cillian Murphy. It's based on a book by Irish female author Claire Keegan.
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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22:40

Samhain, the Sidhe and Sleep Paralysis
Heya everyone I've been so busy with publishing my research that I have been a bit distracted from the pod. I have loads of episodes recorded I just don't have a spare minute. But until then here's a Halloween special I recorded yesterday with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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32:19

Ireland's Intersections
Topics discussedIntersectionalityKimberle CrenshawIntersectionality in IrelandColonisation in IrelandThe benefits of IntersectionalityDiagnostic overshadowingReligion and the oppression of women<...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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44:47

How Capitalism is Turning Us Into Human Nuggets
Today’s episode is inspired by a chicken nugget I came across that I think looks a lot like Ireland.Much like chicken nuggets we go through a process that forces us to conform to something that’s not natural for us, for the sake of a cap...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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19:44

Proving Postnatal Depression
Topics DiscussedTypes of Postnatal Depression/Postpartum DepressionPersonal experience's of Postnatal DepressionMental healthPartner, Family, and Social supportMedicationPositive and Negative experienc...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:58

Neurodiversity in Primary and Secondary School
Topics discussedNeurodiversity in Primary and Secondary schoolBarriers in Primary and Secondary level educationADHDAutismDyslexiaProcessingTask switching TransitionsExecutive d...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:04

The Mother, the Daughter & the Holy Toast
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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38:20

Cast the First Stone
"Trigger Warning"This episode contains a conversation where alcohol consumption, and drug use are mentioned and may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.**If you want to share your thoughts, fee...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:44

Boys will be Boys
"Trigger Warning"This episode mentions physical and sexual assault and may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.**If you want to share your thoughts, feelings, or ideas** about today's episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:34
Endometriosis, Menopause and the Patriarchy
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:39

Stigma, Shame and the Gastric Bypass
"Trigger Warning"This episode contains a conversation where disordered eating, and fat-phobia are mentioned and may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.**If you want to share your thoughts, fee...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:55

Race and Racism in Primary School
"Trigger Warning"This episode contains a conversation where instances of racism are mentioned and may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.**If you want to share your thoughts, feelings, or idea...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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38:02

Burnout while working in Social Care
"Trigger Warning"This episode contains a conversation where physical restraint in a Social Care Work setting is mentioned and may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.**If you want to share your...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:14

Neurodiversity in Third Level Education
"Trigger Warning"The intro to this episode mentions suicidal thoughts and may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a mental health professional or contact a helpline li...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:42
