The next topic I'm tackling for the Irish Examiner is gossip in the workplace. Can it be beneficial? When does it become toxic? I'd love to hear from people in Ireland about their experience of dealing with gossip at work.
Contact me at [email protected]
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In today's Irish Examiner, I write about Laura Dowling, aka Laura Dowling. She is doing such great work to dispel the shame that still surrounds women's bodies and is bringing her unmissable show Viva La Vulva to Dublin's National Concert Hall on May 5th. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/heal…

I also wrote about the important new book by Kate Muir 'Everything you need to know about the Pill (but were too afraid to ask). If you or any woman you know takes the pill or any other form of hormonal contraception, it's a must-read!
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I also wrote about John Twohig, a fit and healthy man who had a triple heart bypass at the age of 55. He was lucky enough to make a full recovery and is now campaigning for the government to increase funding to the Irish Heart Foundation.

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If you're a job seeker, my article in today's Irish Examiner could be just the thing to help you ace your next interview. With contributions from Dr. Mary Collins and Sinead Brady and a personal story by Deirdre McCarthy, it's full of practical tips.
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I’m writing about ageism in Irish workplaces for Irish Examiner and I’d love to hear from people who have seen or experienced it for themselves. If you'd like to share your story, even anonymously, contact [email protected]
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Being able to interpret what your heart rate and heart rate variability stats mean can give you valuable insights into the state of your health. I learned a lot while writing this!

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Do you think your teeth affect your confidence at work? I’m asking this question in next week's Irish Examiner and I’d love to speak to people in Ireland who have strong feelings about their teeth. To share your story, even anonymously, contact [email protected]

GRMMA🙏 Sharon Ní Chonchúir
in affording me opportunity to have a wee chat about my #T1D journey thru #perimenopause / #menopause

“Connecting w/ Menopausal Mithers , a #peersupport gp of women worldwide who live w/ diabetes & are going through peri/menopause, made all the difference”.

I also wrote about how our protein needs change depending on factors such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, exercise levels, overall health and age. I learned a lot while writing this and think you might too.
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Midlife can be tough for women. Many have children to care for as well as aging parents and jobs where they're asked to take on more responsibility in line with their seniority. And then BAM! Along comes perimenopause...
What can women and those around them do to help?

Midlife can be tough for women. Many have children to care for, aging parents who need more attention, and jobs where they're asked to take on more responsibility in line with their seniority. And then BAM! Along comes perimenopause... Irish Examiner
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We've all had at least one disastrous job interview. If you're based in Ireland and happy to share what you learned from yours with me for a piece I'm writing for The Irish Examiner, I'd love to hear from you.
Contact me here or at [email protected]
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Have you ever had a disastrous job interview, one that you look back on and cringe? If so and you're based in Ireland, would you share your story and what you learned from it for a piece I'm writing for the Irish Examiner?
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Leo Varadkar’s resignation came as a shock. Who knows why he decided to quit…
What I want to know is if any of you have done a Leo and started a new career in midlife? If so and if you’re from/based in Ireland, I’d love to hear from you.
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Have you ever been shamed for your body size at work? Or felt discriminated against because you were fat? I'm writing a piece about weight stigma in Ireland and would love to hear from people with personal experience, even anonymously .
Contact: [email protected]
Pls RT

A 2023 report found that 69% of people in the UK believed weight discrimination existed in their workplace. If you have experienced weight discrimination here in Ireland, I'd love to talk to you for an Irish Examiner piece. Contributions can be anonymous. Pls RT
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Last year, a UK report found that 69% of people believed weight discrimination existed in their workplace. Is it the same in Ireland? I'd love to talk to someone who believes their weight has counted against them at work.
You can contribute anonymously if needs be. #journorequest

According to Laya Healthcare, some 14% of employees struggle with substance use, which can take a huge toll on their lives and the lives of those around them. Thanks to Professor Jo-Hanna Ivers, Damien McCarthy and 'Claire' for this piece in today's Irish Examiner irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/heal…