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IMAGE The Check-In is the podcast that lifts the lid on women's health, one honest conversation at a time. Hosted by Leonie Corcoran, Dominique McMullan and Melanie Morris, each episode sits down with a guest whose health, in body or mind, has changed the course of their life. These are stories of resilience, caregiving and adapting, told with candour and warmth. Empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung. For expert-led guides, toolkits and articles, visit the IMAGE Women's Health Clinic at image.ie.
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- 2 days ago1h 9m
"At least I'm still here" - Nikki Bradley on how survival isn't always a straight line
What happens when the treatment that saves your life changes your body forever?In this episode of IMAGE The Check-in, Leonie Corcoran is joined by Nikki Bradley, disability advocate, adventurer and founder of Fighting Fit for Ewing's. At 16, Nikki was a schoolgirl in Donegal studying for exams. Then one appointment brought a diagnosis of Ewing's sarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer. It was the last day she wore her school uniform.The treatment worked. But what she didn’t know then was that the radiotherapy she was given as a precaution had quietly damaged a bone in her hip. What followed was two decades of failed hip replacements, infections, a rotationplasty and, this year, an amputation. With trademark dark humour, Nikki calls it “the most recycled leg in the history of legs”.Some of what treatment took from Nikki can’t be seen. The chemotherapy that saved her life also brought on menopause before she’d left her teens. It meant she would not be able to have children, a loss she has carried since she was a young woman. She talks about this and about what young women facing treatment deserve to asked, with the honesty and personal expertise.She is also clear about what has carried her through: therapy, a mindset she can come back to and . . . mountains.In this episode, we discuss:Late effects: How cancer treatment can cause new health problems years later.Early menopause and fertility: Facing HRT, hot flushes and the loss of fertility as a teenager and why HRT that worked for 20 years can stop working.The invisible load: The planning, risk-assessing and exhaustion of everyday life with a disability.Being seen: Why looking away from someone with a visible difference hurts more than curiosity.Taking back control: Why Nikki chose therapy over leaning on loved ones and how she turned pain into scaling mountains from Ireland's peaks to, one day, Kilimanjaro. Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of childhood cancer, surgery and amputation, medical trauma, early menopause and infertility. Please watch or listen only when you feel ready to do so.Listen now and stay to the end for the one small thing Nikki asks of every one of us. It’s actionable, kind and will make more of a difference to the people around you than you think.IMAGE The Check-in is part of IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic and is empowered by Boots and in partnership with Samsung.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Katja Mia: "Why are women still fighting to be believed?" Endometriosis, body image and the fight to be believed
This week on IMAGE The Check-in, Dominique is joined by broadcaster and presenter Katja Mia for an honest conversation about women's health, body image and the exhausting fight to be heard.From experiencing debilitating period pain as a teenager to eventually being diagnosed with endometriosis and Hashimoto's disease, Katja opens up about years of searching for answers, learning to advocate for herself and navigating a complicated relationship with her body.She also speaks candidly about her experience of using GLP-1 medication, the judgement surrounding women's weight and the surprising ways her relationship with food and her body has changed.Ahead of her documentary, Katja reflects on the wider issues facing women's healthcare, from medical gaslighting and delayed diagnoses to why so many women are still struggling to have their symptoms taken seriously.Please note: this episode includes discussion of body image and weight loss. Please listen with care, and at a time that feels right for you.If Katja's story resonates with you, whether you're struggling with painful periods, suspect you may have endometriosis or a thyroid condition such as Hashimoto's, or are finding your relationship with food and body image difficult, please know that support is available. Your GP is a good first port of call and can help you explore your symptoms and access specialist care where needed. You can also find information and support through organisations such as the Endometriosis Association of Ireland, the British Thyroid Foundation and Bodywhys, Ireland's eating disorders association.IMAGE The Check-in is part of IMAGE Women's Health Clinic and is proudly empowered by Boots and in partnership with Samsung. Hosted by Dominique McMullan. Recorded in Living Room Dublin.
- 2 weeks ago1h 4m
Hiding the shake: Catriona Kinnevey on young early onset Parkinson's
For nine years, Catriona Kinnevey had an explanation for everything. The tremor in her left hand was the gym. The stiff shoulder was too many weights. The shake was anxiety, PMS, maybe an essential tremor. At 39, she finally heard the words: "I see Parkinson's."In this episode of IMAGE The Check-in, Leonie Corcoran is joined by Catriona, a mum of two, a marketer, a board member of Parkinson's Ireland and the voice behind @parkinsonsgirly, for a raw, warm and often funny conversation about living with young onset Parkinson's.Catriona shares how she hid her symptoms for years while building a career, becoming a mother and living her life. She talks about being told again and again that she was "just stressed", the heartbreak of IVF, a late-night phone call from her brother that changed everything and the kind neurologist who told her to "park the Parkinson's" and have her second baby.Please note: this episode includes discussion of IVF, fertility struggles and an early pregnancy loss. Please listen with care, and at a time that feels right for you.IMAGE The Check-in is part of IMAGE Women's Health Clinic and is proudly empowered by Boots and in partnership with Samsung.Hosted by Leonie Corcoran. Recorded in Living Room Dublin.
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
Ireland’s quiet tragedy: a thalidomide survivor’s story
In 1961, Finola Cassidy's mother was prescribed a new "wonder drug" for morning sickness. It contained thalidomide, which caused miscarriages and severe birth defects in babies around the world. Weeks after Finola was born, it was withdrawn worldwide. In Ireland, no public warning was issued and the drug remained on shelves for years.Sixty-five years on, in a moving conversation, Finola talks to Leonie Corcoran about growing up with a disability in 1960s Ireland, the 27 hospital stays of her childhood, the silent burden carried by the mothers who took thalidomide and the lesson in resilience her father gave her. As spokesperson for the Irish Thalidomide Association, she also shares why Ireland's survivors are still waiting for a State apology and what she told a young mother she met by chance on a boat.**This episode includes discussion of miscarriage and baby loss.IMAGE The Check-in is empowered by Boots and in partnership with Samsung. Hosted by Leonie Corcoran. Recorded in Living Room Dublin.
- Jun 25, 202635 min
Living Longer with Professor Caitriona Ryan
Longevity is much more than a trend - it is about optimising your health at every stage of life. Recorded live at the recent IMAGE Women's Health Clinic event, this special episode features consultant dermatologist Professor Caitriona Ryan as she breaks down the exact science, nutrition, data tech, and daily lifestyle habits needed to live your best life at every age.Key Takeaways:Nurture vs. Nature: How genetics interact directly with your lifestyle habits.Wearable Tech: Using health data to our advantageNutritional Optimisation: The key nutrients for evergreen healthMedical Evolution: The place for modern science in healthy aging.Actionable Solutions: Best health protocols for every ageProfessor Caitriona Ryan is a consultant dermatologist, co-founder of The Institute of Dermatologists, and co-founder of the soon-to-launch ID Formulas supplement range.*Subscribe to IMAGE The Check-In on Apple Podcasts or Spotify*IMAGE The Check-in is part of the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic; proudly empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung and Waterstone Clinic.
- Jun 18, 202642 min
The Longevity Blueprint : What Ireland's top health experts want women to know
In this episode of IMAGE The Check-in, recorded live at the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic event at The Conrad Hotel, we unpack the ultimate blueprint to female longevity and optimum health. Host Melanie Morris sits down with three of Ireland’s leading health professionals – consultant dermatologist Professor Caitriona Ryan, preventive cardiologist Dr. Paddy Barrett, and performance coach John Belton—to discuss how lifestyle, medicine, and technology intersect to help you thrive into old age.Key Takeaways:Lifespan vs. Healthspan: The difference between living long and living well.Biohacking vs. Reality: Separating toxic wellness fads from real, evidence-based habits.Inflammation: Why it is the ultimate enemy of the body and how to manage it.Smart Movement: Finding the right exercise routine for your specific life stage."Cowboy Country": How to spot and avoid unverified, over-hyped health trends.Soul Span: Bringing deep meaning, purpose, and balance to physical wellness.This is your blueprint to a great future.Subscribe to IMAGE The Check-in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.IMAGE The Check-in is part of the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic, proudly empowered by Boots, and sponsored by Samsung and Waterstone Clinic.
- Jun 11, 202639 min
Breaking the Burnout Cycle with Dr Michael Keane
In the second half of our deep-dive conversation with medical doctor and neuroscientist Dr Michael Keane, we shift our focus inward. Dr Keane returns to show us how to master our mindset by making small, powerful adjustments to our daily routines and internal habits.If you are ready to quieten a loud inner critic, overcome the secret fear of being exposed, and build a morning routine that actually sets you up for a fulfilling day, this is exactly what you need to hear.Key Topics CoveredTackling Anxiety: Practical, science-backed tools to calm your nervous system.Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Breaking free from the self-doubt trap at work and in life.Managing Self-Talk: How to stop negative inner dialogue and rewrite your narrative.Improving Relationships: Using basic brain science to better connect with those around you.Set for Success: How to build a genuinely effective start to your morning.IMAGE The Check-in is part of the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic and proudly empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung and Waterstone Clinic. Find out more about Dr Michael Keane's groundbreaking brain-mapping work at the Actualise Clinic or connect with him via his Official Website.
- Jun 4, 202655 min
Why We Doom-Scroll, Burn Out and Feel Stuck with Dr Michael Keane
In the first part of this special two-episode series, we check in with neuroscientist Dr Michael Keane, co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Evolve Neuro.Dr Keane specialises in how the brain functions under pressure, using advanced brain-mapping techniques to make neuroscience practical for everyday life. He’s worked with business leaders, elite athletes and people who want a bigger, better, happier life.Dr Keane speaks with IMAGE contributing editor Melanie Morris about the daily habits, environmental factors, and brain chemistry quirks that shape how we feel, sleep, and function. If you want to stop feeling ruled by your mind and start working with it, this episode is your manual for change.Key Topics CoveredFemale Brain Chemistry: How your unique chemistry rules both body and mind.Breaking the Doom-Scroll: Real work-arounds to stop the infinite scroll habit.Attainable Sleep: The science behind making restorative sleep easy to achieve.Beating Burnout: Recognizing the signs and protecting your mental health.IMAGE The Check-in is part of the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic and proudly empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung and Waterstone Clinic. Find out more about Dr Michael Keane's groundbreaking brain-mapping work at the Actualise Clinic or connect with him via his Official Website.
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IMAGE The Check-In is the podcast that lifts the lid on women's health, one honest conversation at a time. Hosted by Leonie Corcoran, Dominique McMullan and Melanie Morris, each episode sits down with a guest whose health, in body or mind, has changed the course of their life. These are stories of resilience, caregiving and adapting, told with candour and warmth. Empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung. For expert-led guides, toolkits and articles, visit the IMAGE Women's Health Clinic at image.ie.
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