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A Health and Wellbeing show with a difference. Anna opens up the conversation around our bodies and minds with a mix of expert advice, impactful personal stories, listener voice notes, and practical life hacks. Presented by Anna Geary.

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    • Aug 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 67 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Supercharged with Anna Geary

    Supercharged with Anna Geary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 97:57


    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Therapy, Breathing during exercise, Capoeira, "Free From" Foods - Therapy - Breathing During Exercise - Quiz with Kevin McGahern - "Free From" Foods

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Therapy, Breathing during exercise, Capoeira, "Free From" Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 53:05


    Anna talks to psychologist Dr Jillian Doyle about different types of counselling and therapy; Patrick McKeown gives his advice for breathing during exercise; Dietician Orla Walsh about the benefits and risks of alcohol-free, sugar-free and fat-free foods; and Kevin McGahern takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz. 

    Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 17:32


    Anna talks to psychologist Dr Jillian Doyle about different types of counselling and therapy.

    Breathing During Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 11:39


    Patrick McKeown gives his advice for breathing during exercise.

    Quiz with Kevin McGahern

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 4:25


    Kevin McGahern takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.

    "Free From" Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 11:13


    Dietician Orla Walsh about the benefits and risks of alcohol-free, sugar-free and fat-free foods.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 94:11


    Fitness Tests - RSV - Reflux - Quiz with Kyla Cobbler - Supercharged with Anna Geary: How to Know If You Are Fit - Calisthenics - RSV; Reflux

    Supercharged with Anna Geary: How to Know If You Are Fit - Calisthenics - RSV; Reflux

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 52:23


    This week Karl Henry tells Anna how to find out if you are fit and she learns about calisthenics. Paediatrician Prof Afif El-Khuffash talks about the reduction in RSV illness among Irish babies; gastroenterologist Prof Anthony has advice about reflux; and Kyla Cobbler takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.

    Fitness Tests

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 12:50


    Karl Henry and Anna discuss how to find out if you are fit.

    RSV

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 10:02


    Paediatrician Prof Afif El-Khuffash talks about the reduction in RSV illness among Irish babies and gives advice on returning to school.

    Quiz with Kyla Cobbler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 5:25


    Comedian Kyla Cobbler takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.

    Reflux

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 13:28


    Gastroenterologist Prof Anthony, Tallaght University Hospital, has advice about reflux.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 97:36


    Beer Bellies - Quiz with Brendan Courtney - School Avoidance & Book Tips - Supercharged with Anna Geary - Beer Bellies - School Avoidance & Books for School Starters

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Beer Bellies - School Avoidance & Books for School Starters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 54:24


    Anna talks to Dietician Orla Walsh about how to get rid of a “beer” belly; Dave McArdle climbs the walls; Brendan Courtney takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz; and Psychologist Dr Catriona O'Toole advises on how to manage school avoidance.

    Beer Bellies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 10:30


    Anna talks to Dietician Orla Walsh about the best way to get rid of a “beer” or pot belly.

    Quiz with Brendan Courtney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 4:05


    Broadcaster Brendan Courtney takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.

    School Avoidance & Book Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 28:35


    Association Professor of Psychology in Education Dr Catriona O'Toole advises on how to manage school avoidance, and librarian Darina Molloy has book tips for school avoiders and school starters.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - How Running Helped - The Best Bread To Suit Your Gut - Quiz with Brian Redmond - Managing Difficult People

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 52:06


    Chris Connolly tells Anna how running helped him out of addiction; What breads are best for your gut; Brian Redmond takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz; Paddle Board Pilates; and Dr Melrona Kirrane advises how to manage difficult people.

    How Running Helped

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 14:12


    Chris Connolly founder of the Get Better Running Clubs talks to Anna about how running helped him find his way out of addiction. 

    The Best Bread To Suit Your Gut

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 6:43


    Dietician Orla Walsh explains to Anna how to find the best bread to suit your gut.

    Quiz with Brian Redmond

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 4:49


    Dancing with the Stars Judge Brian Redmond takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz

    Managing Difficult People

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 16:01


    Anna and Psychologist Dr Melrona Kirrane from DCU's Business School discuss how to manage difficult people.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Childhood Games, Male Breast Cancer, Holistic Gardener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 54:26


    Anna finds out how to get the family moving with some games from our own childhoods. Dara McDonough tells Anna about his breast cancer diagnosis. Holistic gardener Fiann Ó Nualláin suggests some first aid treatments we can find in our own gardens, and comedian Emma Doran takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.

    Active Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 22:10


    Anna finds out how to get the family moving with some games from our own childhoods with Sarah O'Brien and Dara McDaid from the HSE.

    Male Breast Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 12:07


    Dara McDonough tells Anna about his breast cancer diagnosis.

    First Aid from the Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 11:12


    Holistic gardener Fiann Ó Nualláin suggests some first aid treatments we can find in our own gardens.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Sunscreen Facts, Holiday Ailments, Metabolism & Tai Chi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 51:12


    Anna learns some surprising sunscreen facts from dermatologist Prof Caitriona Ryan; gets advice on holiday ailments from Dr Suzanne Kelly; and asks Dietician Orla Walsh if it is possible to boost our metabolic rates. Olympian Rob Heffernan is put through his paces in the Supercharged Speed Quiz and there's a taster of Tai Chi.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Regulating Our Nervous Systems, UPFs & Medical Terms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 46:45


    Anna talks to Psychologist Dr. Clodagh Campbell about ways to regulate our nervous system when we are overwhelmed. Dietician Orla Walsh explains the health implications of Ultra Processed Foods. Comedian Pat Shortt takes the Supercharged Speed and GP Austin O'Carroll translates some medical terms.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Fitness Terms and Health Checks As We Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 43:59


    Anna talks to Hyrox champion, 70 year old Celia Duff; Trainer Brian Keanes translates common fitness terms. Mayo librarian Darina Molloy prescribes books. Daithi Ó Sé takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz, and Dr Suzanne Kelly, Deputy Medical Director of the Irish College of General Practitioners tells us what we should be getting checked as we age.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Friendships, Epilepsy & Bone Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 46:05


    Anna and Counselling Psychologist Aisling Leonard-Curtin discuss friendships as we age. Former international cricketeer Emma Beamish talks about living with epilepsy. Dietician Orla Walsh has five foods for bone health and Chef Mark Moriarty takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Perinatal Mental Health & Nutrition for Ageing Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 46:48


    Anna talks to Psychiatrist Dr Richard Duffy and Psychologist Dr Jillian Doyle from the Rotunda Hospital's Perinatal Mental Health Service and hears about some personal struggles before and after birth. And Dietician Orla Walsh advices on how nutrition can help us age well.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Restless Legs, Cholesterol & Ageing Skin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 46:20


    In this week's episode, Anna finds out about Restless Leg Syndrome from sleep physician Dr Sophie Crinion, Dietician Orla Walsh tells us about five cholesterol-lowering foods; dermatologist Prof Caitriona Ryan answers questions about skin ageing, and Brian Kennedy takes the Supercharged Speed quiz.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Teeth Grinding, Smart Food and Exercising with a Physiotherapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 46:04


    Anna finds out about the condition of bruxism from Dr Ed Owens of Beacon Dental. Dr. Elaine McCarthy explains if food can really make us smarter? More new ways to get active in 2025, and advice from Risteard Byrne and Mike Murphy of Masters Programme on exercising with an ageing body or injury.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Genital Skincare and Nutrition for Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 47:19


    Genito Urinary specialist Dr Aishling Loy talks to Anna about the importance of genital skin care. Anna hears about more exercise options for 2025 including Coppers the Workout and Baby Rave! Dietician Orla Walsh has advice about nutrition before and after exercise, and comedian Neil Delamere takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 47:36


    Anna chats about play therapy, new ways to stay active in the year ahead and our quick fire quiz with guests Susanne Martin and Anna McGrath, play therapists with Shine Through Supports in Kildare, Hannah Goss; Assistant Professor in Physical Activity and Kevin McDermott; Former President of Archery Ireland, and Donncha O'Callagan.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Good Health at Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 49:58


    Consultant Paediatrician Dr Niamh Lynch gives some seasonal advice on keeping children safe and well. Dietician Orla Walsh discusses the health benefits of Christmas spices and avoiding indigestion. Psychologist Trudy Meehan explains why Christmas movies and board games are good for our health. And Daniel O'Donnell takes the Speed Quiz.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Standing Up & Menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 48:09


    Dr Mark Rowe explains why we need to stand up for our physical and mental health. Dr Nicola Cochrane chats to Anna about the perimenopause and menopause and answers listener questions. Dietician Orla Walsh explains how diet can help balance hormones, and comedian Jason Byrne takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Lyme Disease and Weight Loss Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 46:14


    Anna opens up the conversation around Lyme Disease, how to identify it and what the symptoms are with Prof. Jack Lambert; Infectious Diseases Expert. Psychologist Jolanta Burke from RCSI Centre for Positive Health tells us why we shouldn't pursue happiness and nutritionist Orla Walsh talks about what to add to our diet to lose weight.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - The Body Clock and Sleep Deprivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 46:11


    Anna opens up the conversation around sleep or lack of it and our body clocks, with Prof. Annie Curtis an expert in internal clock from Curtis Clock Lab, Psychologist Trudy Meehan from RCSI Centre for Positive Health giving us tips to help with sleep and nutritionist Orla Walsh talks about what to eat to give us energy.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Sepsis and Weaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 48:10


    Anna opens up the conversation around Sepsis, Weaning and AI in Health, with Dr. Michael O'Dwyer; Clinical Lead at the National Clinical Programme for Sepsis, Katie Mugan; Infant Feeding Specialist on weaning and allergies, also joined by Danielle Barron; Health Writer on AI Health and Medicine.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Coeliac Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 44:53


    Anna opens up the conversation around Coeliac Disease, with Sarah Keogh; Dietician with Coeliac Society of Ireland. Physiotherapist Tony Spain gives advice on how to not get injured when exercising. Psychologist Trudy Meehan from RCSI Centre for Positive Health explains how can creativity extend our lives.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Anger Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 46:23


    Anna opens up the conversation around anger and anger management, with Dr. Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and a mix of listener voice notes. Nutritionist Orla Walsh, talks about how can diet reduce migraines. David Gillick round up our running series for novice and veteran runners.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Contraception

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 44:34


    Anna opens up the conversation around Contraception, with Dr. Laura Cullen, Director of Women's Health at Irish College of General Practitioners and a mix of listener voice notes. Nutritionist Orla Walsh talks about Cholesterol and how to reduce it, and David Gillick shares best running and breathing techniques.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Hair Loss and Alopecia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 44:34


    Anna opens up the conversation around Hair loss and Alopecia, with guests; Dr. Dmitri Wall, Hair Researcher and Consultant Dermatologist in Hair Restoration Blackrock (hrbr.ie) , and Psychologist Padraig Dunne from RCSI Centre for Positive Health.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - Running

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 46:18


    Anna talks all things running, with guests; Olympic Runner David Gillick, Nutritionist Orla Walsh, and Psychologist Trudy Meehan from RCSI Centre for Positive Health.

    Supercharged With Anna Geary - Coping With Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 46:54


    Anna opens up the conversation around the challenges people and families have around Christmas and how to cope with all the stress, with guests; Relationship Consultant David Kavanagh, Nutritionist Orla Walsh, and Psychologist Trudy Meehan from RCSI Centre for Positive Health.

    Supercharged with Anna Geary - New Parents Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 44:50


    Anna opens up the conversation around the challenges for new parents, with guests; Physiotherapist Leah Bryans, Dr Katie Mugan Location Consultant and Public Health Nurse, Psychologist Dr. Emma Bagnal, in addition to Michelle Gallagher.

    Supercharged - Constipation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 46:09


    Anna opens up the conversation around Constipation, with guests; Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Deirdre O'Donovan, Dr Pádraic Dunne, from the Centre for Positive Health Sciences in RCSI, Nutritionist Orla Walsh, in addition to Mary-Thea Brosnan.

    Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 50:36


    Anna opens up the conversation around Happiness, with guests; Consultant Psychiatrist Professor Brendan Kelly, Nutritionist Sarah Keogh, Áine Lynch, CEO for The National Parents Council, and Personal Trainer Anthony Lynch.

    Miscarriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 47:54


    TW: Miscarriage Anna opens up the conversation around Miscarriage, with guests; Sarah Cooke O'Neill, Dr. Sharon Cooley; Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Rotunda, Irene Lowry; Counsellor at Nurture Health, in addition to our weekly health news with Danielle Barron.

    Prostate Cancer and Migraines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 46:54


    Anna opens up the conversation around Prostate Cancer and Migraines. With guests; Robbie Connell, Prof Thomas Lynch Migraine Expert Dr. Mary Kearney, in addition to our weekly health news with Danielle Barron and Anna's fitness tip of the week.

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