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Today on The Insight Matters Podcast, we are super excited and thrilled to welcome Jo Ryder!   Jo is a sex therapist, who works with individuals and couples who are straight, gay and all sexual preferences in between!   In this episode, Dil, Anne Marie and Jo discuss what made Jo want to become a sex therapist, her experience with sex education in France and how this differed from sex education in Ireland, as well as common misconceptions about what sex therapy is.   They also discuss the most common issues that present in sex therapy, the impact of Catholicism on sex education in Ireland, and what Jo’s therapeutic process is like, as well as the importance of sexual autonomy.   Find out more about Jo, her approach and the services she offers at joryder.ie.   If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.ie for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/) and we will contact you within 24 hours.

Today on The Insight Matters Podcast, we are super excited and thrilled to welcome Jo Ryder!   Jo is a sex therapist, who works with individuals and couples who are straight, gay and all sexual preferences in between!   In this episode, Dil, Anne Marie and Jo discuss what made Jo want to become a sex therapist, her experience with sex education in France and how this differed from sex education in Ireland, as well as common misconceptions about what sex therapy is.   They also discuss the most common issues that present in sex therapy, the impact of Catholicism on sex education in Ireland, and what Jo’s therapeutic process is like, as well as the importance of sexual autonomy.   Find out more about Jo, her approach and the services she offers at joryder.ie.   If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.ie for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/) and we will contact you within 24 hours.

Today, we are actually speaking with a Hollywood star – we are very excited to have the extremely talented Amy De Bhrún! She has amazing achievements already in TV, Film and theatre and of course another talent she has blessed us with is her writing. This leads us onto her recent project and one that we are honoured to celebrate today “I See You” – which tells the incredible true story of Limerick-born Lady Mary Heath and has a particular focus on cycles of female oppression and trauma, which here at Insight Matters of course always interests us. In this episode, Dil, Anne Marie, and Amy discuss how Amy looks after her mental health, how Amy’s family have supported her in her career, the story behind Lady Mary Heath—challenges she faced, and struggles she endured—and what made Amy want to write about her, and the reaction that the show has received. “I See You” is on in Belltable Limerick on the 26th of April. For more information, go to www.ladybudproductions.com. If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.ie for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/) and we will contact you within 24 hours.

Today, we are actually speaking with a Hollywood star – we are very excited to have the extremely talented Amy De Bhrún! She has amazing achievements already in TV, Film and theatre and of course another talent she has blessed us with is her writing. This leads us onto her recent project and one that we are honoured to celebrate today “I See You” – which tells the incredible true story of Limerick-born Lady Mary Heath and has a particular focus on cycles of female oppression and trauma, which here at Insight Matters of course always interests us. In this episode, Dil, Anne Marie, and Amy discuss how Amy looks after her mental health, how Amy’s family have supported her in her career, the story behind Lady Mary Heath—challenges she faced, and struggles she endured—and what made Amy want to write about her, and the reaction that the show has received. “I See You” is on in Belltable Limerick on the 26th of April. For more information, go to www.ladybudproductions.com. If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.ie for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/) and we will contact you within 24 hours.

In this episode, Dil, Anne Marie, Dermot and Philippa discuss the Gay Games, the importance and mentality of exercise, the importance of being able to talk to a therapist as a trans person, as well as what works and what can be improved in regards to Ireland’s transgender rights. They also discuss the need for more in-depth teaching about sexuality and gender with regard to psychotherapy training, and the fear around what others may think of the gender transition, and the transphobia that takes place within sport. Also in this episode, Philippa tells of her experience in therapy and identifying as a trans woman for the first time, and Dermot tells of his first experience with a trans client as a therapist, and the group discuss what can be done to continue the advancement of rights and attitude towards trans people in Ireland, and worldwide. Be sure to check out The This Is Me National Grassroots Campaign to improve transgender healthcare in Ireland on Facebook and Twitter. Get in touch with Dermot on his website www.innervoice.ie/, and check out Philippa’s current project, Sporting Pride, and also look out for her upcoming book that chronicles her gender transition. If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.ie for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/) and we will contact you within 24 hours.

In this episode, Dil, Anne Marie, Dermot and Philippa discuss the Gay Games, the importance and mentality of exercise, the importance of being able to talk to a therapist as a trans person, as well as what works and what can be improved in regards to Ireland’s transgender rights. They also discuss the need for more in-depth teaching about sexuality and gender with regard to psychotherapy training, and the fear around what others may think of the gender transition, and the transphobia that takes place within sport. Also in this episode, Philippa tells of her experience in therapy and identifying as a trans woman for the first time, and Dermot tells of his first experience with a trans client as a therapist, and the group discuss what can be done to continue the advancement of rights and attitude towards trans people in Ireland, and worldwide. Be sure to check out The This Is Me National Grassroots Campaign to improve transgender healthcare in Ireland on Facebook and Twitter. Get in touch with Dermot on his website www.innervoice.ie/, and check out Philippa’s current project, Sporting Pride, and also look out for her upcoming book that chronicles her gender transition. If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.ie for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/) and we will contact you within 24 hours.

Friday, 8th March is International Women’s Day. This is a day that we celebrate all the amazing women in the world, regardless of colour, social or economic status. We just celebrate being a woman in the world and everything that makes us beautiful on the inside.The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Balance for Better. As they say, the future is exciting, so, let us make it even more exciting by building a more gender-balanced world.Joining Dil and Anne Marie in today’s episode is Caoimhe Butterly.Caoimhe is a woman who has dedicated her life to helping create a better, balanced and peaceful world for all. She has spent 15 years living and working with social justice movements and accessible community healthcare projects in Mexico, Guatemala, Haiti, Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon; and she has spent the past six years working with refugees in Greece, Calais, and Ireland. In Ireland, she teaches. And in case she wasn’t busy enough, she has decided to train as a psychotherapist, and sometimes she makes documentaries! Wow.In this episode, Dil, Anne Marie and Caoimhe discuss what International Women’s Day means to Caoimhe, Caoimhe’s background and how she became interested in social justice issues, as well as what made Caoimhe want to become a psychotherapist, and her journey that led to this decision.Caoimhe describes the plethora of experiences she has had, from working with refugees in Calais, to being an EMT first responder in the Gaza Strip, to getting shot(!), and explains how she hopes to incorporate psychotherapy skills into these situations to help people who are severely traumatised.Follow Caoimhe on Twitter here to see what she’s up to!If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.ie for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/) and we will contact you within 24 hours.

Friday, 8th March is International Women’s Day. This is a day that we celebrate all the amazing women in the world, regardless of colour, social or economic status. We just celebrate being a woman in the world and everything that makes us beautiful on the inside.The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Balance for Better. As they say, the future is exciting, so, let us make it even more exciting by building a more gender-balanced world.Joining Dil and Anne Marie in today’s episode is Caoimhe Butterly.Caoimhe is a woman who has dedicated her life to helping create a better, balanced and peaceful world for all. She has spent 15 years living and working with social justice movements and accessible community healthcare projects in Mexico, Guatemala, Haiti, Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon; and she has spent the past six years working with refugees in Greece, Calais, and Ireland. In Ireland, she teaches. And in case she wasn’t busy enough, she has decided to train as a psychotherapist, and sometimes she makes documentaries! Wow.In this episode, Dil, Anne Marie and Caoimhe discuss what International Women’s Day means to Caoimhe, Caoimhe’s background and how she became interested in social justice issues, as well as what made Caoimhe want to become a psychotherapist, and her journey that led to this decision.Caoimhe describes the plethora of experiences she has had, from working with refugees in Calais, to being an EMT first responder in the Gaza Strip, to getting shot(!), and explains how she hopes to incorporate psychotherapy skills into these situations to help people who are severely traumatised.Follow Caoimhe on Twitter here to see what she’s up to!If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.ie for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/) and we will contact you within 24 hours.

In this first episode of the Insight Matters podcast, Dil and Anne Marie discuss mental health at Christmas time from the point of view of the client and the therapist.They discuss problems that Christmas can create for people: the conflict between people's image of a perfect Christmas versus what actually happens, and the stress that this can cause, as well as the importance of being kind to yourself.Anne Marie emphasises the importance of being able to switch off and taking a long break over Christmas as a therapist; while Dil encourages us to not put any pressure on ourselves to join in Christmas traditions, such as shopping, and excessive eating and drinking, if we don't want to.If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.ie for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/) and we will contact you within 24 hours.

In this first episode of the Insight Matters podcast, Dil and Anne Marie discuss mental health at Christmas time from the point of view of the client and the therapist.They discuss problems that Christmas can create for people: the conflict between people's image of a perfect Christmas versus what actually happens, and the stress that this can cause, as well as the importance of being kind to yourself.Anne Marie emphasises the importance of being able to switch off and taking a long break over Christmas as a therapist; while Dil encourages us to not put any pressure on ourselves to join in Christmas traditions, such as shopping, and excessive eating and drinking, if we don't want to.If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.ie for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/) and we will contact you within 24 hours.