BODYWISE

Matt and Ciara look at the subject of dementia - with plenty of exclusive additional content. They speak with expert in the field Dr Joe Brown who works in the largest hospital in Ireland and the largest centre for memory in the country, also with local expert Emily Hignett who is a Mental Health Nurse working in Older Person's Mental Health here on the Isle of Man. We also hear from Rebekah Traynor who is a speech and language therapist working as an independent practitioner and we hear a beautiful, uplifting conversation between a mother and daughter, sharing their own experience dealing with a dementia diagnosis.

*Extended Programme* In this latest episode of the Bodywise programme with Matt and Ciara, they look at the subject of Depression. They speak with leading expert Dr Josen McGrane, Senior Registrar in Psychiatry in Dublin North East City CAMHS and Jay Thompson, Mental Health Nurse, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Mental Health First Aid Instructor from Mental Health Building Blocks. We also hear from local resident Juan Callister - motorbiking musician, thrill seeker and popular Kirk Michael resident - who shares his own story of dealing with 'the black dog'. If you have any questions or comments about any of the Bodywise programmes or would like to post a health question to Matt and Ciara, you can contact them at Bodywise@ManxRadio.com. 

In this latest episode of the Bodywise programme with Matt and Ciara tackle the challenging subject of Addiction. They speak with leading expert Dr Austin O'Carroll, founder of a charity in Ireland called Safetynet They also hear some brave and honest personal accounts of some people dealing with addiction here on the Isle of Man.  If you have any questions or comments about any of the Bodywise programmes or would like to post a health question to Matt and Ciara, you can contact them at Bodywise@ManxRadio.com. 

Ciara's full conversation with Nutritionist and Menopause expert Joanne Posey. Jo has released a free online resource called 'Thriving with Menopause', which you can find on her website here: https://lifelessonsnutrition.co.uk/thriving-in-menopause/

Matt and Ciara in conversation with Dr Deirdre Lundy, an Irish GP specialising in reproductive and sexual health. Deirdre has been instrumental in raising awareness and changing the attitudes around Menopause in Ireland and has also played a major part in setting up the first Menopause Clinics in the nation. In this full length interview, she talks to us about everything from early stage awareness and pros and cons of HRT right through to workplace attitudes - and takes listener questions.

This second Bodywise programme with Matt and Ciara is all about the Menopause. They speak with leading expert Dr Deirdre Lundy, who has transformed menopause treatment, awareness and attitudes in Ireland and they also catch up with local expert Joanne Posey, from Life Lessons Nutrition. Jo has published a free online resource, 'Thriving with the Menopause', which you can find on her website LifeLessonsNutrition.co.uk.

In this first episode of the new 6 part health series, Matt and Ciara give us a no holds barred, behind the scenes look at the GP Surgery. We learn how general practice is changing, how we can make the best of our appointment times and also, what we can do to help make the lives of our hard working GP staff easier and better.