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Would you recognise the signs of anxiety in your child? Do you know your child feels loved?  Are you willing to slow down and listen to your child when they speak?   Do you know the love language that your child (or partner) needs?  In this final podcast of the series, Stuart and I discuss all of this and more, we have some hard questions that need to be asked but it's never too late to change.  I always come away thinking about so much when I chat with Stuart, this podcast I found so helpful on many levels - not just with my kids but for myself also.  Please listen and share!!  Sending out all the love! (make sure you find out what your love language is!!)Zestlife.ieThe whole Brain Child - Daniel SiegelThe five love languages - Gary Chapman

Bringing Series 2  to a close with 2 podcasts from Stuart Wilson of Zestlife.  We had such a huge response from our last chat about children and teens we decided to sit down again.  For the first podcast of 2,  we are talking about Disordered Eating - how common it is and what happens if we don't get control of it quickly.  Stuart has seen a huge rise in this area - girls and boys (1 in 4  showing signs) and how this emotional eating behaviour can lead to a more series  Eating Disorder condition.   We talk about signs to watch out for - the pressure our children and teens are facing today with social media and how we can start off a conversation to help them.  This podcast leads into next week's final chat talking about Anxiety and Peer Pressure in children and teenagers. Please share this podcast with anyone you think may benefit, you never know who you might be helping.For further information on this topic - please listen to Podcast 2 of this series with Aveen Bannon Dietitian.Please see Zestlife.ie  for further help and information

This week Im delighted to be chatting to Elaine Barry.  Elaine is a specialist physiotherapist focussing on Women's Health and today we talk about our Pelvic Floor.  What is our pelvic floor?  Where is our pelvic floor and how important it is to look after it like any other muscle in the body.  We discuss everything  from urinary incontinence to Pelvic Prolapse.  Looking after our pelvic floor pre and post natal all the way to menopause.  A much needed conversation that we really aren't talking about enough, please share this podcast with everyone!!Your can find Elaine @elainebarryphysio on instagramor Miltown PhysiotherapyElaine Barry Physio Bray Women's Health Centre

This week Im chatting to Irelands leading hair stylist, Dylan Bradshaw.  We chat about the ups and downs during covid, the frustrations  and contradictions from Government.  What life has been like for him trying to run one of Irelands top salons remotely.  I really enjoyed our chat, he gives some great advice for looking after our hair, really hope you enjoy!

In this weeks podcast I have a lovely chat with Liz Yeats,  CEO of Marie Keating Foundation.  A remarkable story which has many moments of tragedy which lead Liz to a life full of purpose and service.  We talk about her diagnosis, not once but twice  with 2 different types of Cancer, her journey through this and how life has changed for her.  We talk about the statistics, how we can help ourselves, prevention and the treatments that are available and of course the amazing work the MKF does here in Ireland.www>mariekeating.ie 

This week Im chatting to Stuart Wilson, founder of Zestlife Therapeutic Services.  Zestlife has 2 therapy centres in Dublin that specialise in working with families, parents, young adults and schools.  Ive know Stuy for over 20 years and his own journey with his wife Maggie is incredibly inspiring and a huge story in itself and while we've been trying to sit down for a while to do this podcast, we both felt that now was the right time. In this conversation, Stuy gives us some valuable advice but more importantly listening to this we hope will give you a lot of reassurance.  Stuy speaks to us as a therapist and as a father of 5 children himself, the ups and downs, the fears and the realities. I know I feel so much better myself after our chat.Please share this podcast with someone you know that could benefit hearing it.Zestlife.ie

In this episode I am joined by Menopause Dietitian Nigel Denby.  He started his career as a chef and decided he wanted to become a dietitian to specialise in Womens Heath particularly  around Peri-menopause and Menopause.  Nigel helps us understand the unexplained weight gain that can happen around this time and why what worked for us a decade ago in terms of weight loss will not work for us now.  We talk about getting honest and learn practical tips.  I really enjoyed this conversation with an incredibly entertaining guy.  Make sure to follow Nigel on instagram @Menopause_dietitian or on facebook at Harley street at home for on-going advise.  

This week I am joined by Dr Caoimhe Hartley, Menopause Specialist. Having spent a number of years working in a specialist women's clinic in Canada, Caoimhe has returned to Ireland to specialise in Menopause related treatments. Caoimhe answers many listener questions during this informative conversation.  We talk about Peri menopause, Menopause, what to expect, whats happening and much more.  This is such an important topic to keep talking about so that we can increase our understanding and awareness, after all, it effects all women!  Caoimhe is setting up her own clinic called Menopause Health in March and her website will be live soon!  You can find her at @menopausehealthclinic or on the  website Menopausehealth.ie 

This week Im chatting with Suzie O'Neil founder of Ayu Makeup Ireland.  An Irish based, Irish owned company dedicated to empowering women with the tools and knowledge to bring out their best selves.  And it does just that, a fantastic, affordable Vegan brand.  Suzie teaches us through her tutorials how to apply and wear makeup to enhance what we already have.  This chat includes plenty of tips and tricks and skin care advice.  Make sure you check out Ayu on Instagram for all the latest tutorials and products available.

In this weeks episode Im chatting to Dietitian Aveen Bannon for our last podcast of 3 together - we are chatting about the silent disease, Osteoporosis.  We talk about firstly how to prevent this disease because often times it goes undiagnosed until it's too late.   Please share this one with everyone as it can effect everyone!!!  Along with the podcast I have done a Mat Pilates Class - this class is suitable  for anyone but in particular those with osteoporosis!!!  (please check with your doctor before trying) You will find this class on the website www.when-podcast.com or on my youtube page ...please go to @pilatesbyjennifer for the link.  Please get in touch with any feedback or questions you may have..for more information see the websitewww.dnc.iewww.irishosteoporosis.ie@pilatesbyjennifer@aveenbannon RD

In this weeks episode of the Wellness series we are back with our second podcast with Dietitian Aveen Bannon from Dublin Nutrition Centre.  We are discussing Eating Disorders, we talk about the various types and what Aveen is seeing in her clinic with boys and girls, women and men of all ages... the signs and symptoms  - which might not be what you think.  You can get in contact with Aveen or any of her team at DNC.ie or on instagram @dublinnutritioncentre.  Another great source in under standing eating disorders is Bodywhys.ie

Welcome back to the When Podcast...This series is all about Wellness and we are kicking off the series with 3 awesome podcasts with Dietician Aveen Bannon.  She is the founder of the Dublin Nutrition Centre.  She is currently considered one of the top dieticians in the country with over 20 years experience.  In this first episode we are talking about Plant based eating and the Flexitarian Diet.  You can find Aveen and any of her team at DNC.ie or instagram @dublinnutritioncentreFor a quick and easy, highly nutritious meal to go along with this podcast please visit When-podcast.com

In the final episode of this series, Im chatting to best selling author and Inter County Hurler Tony Griffin.  Tony has travelled the world working with teenagers before finally coming home to Ireland to co-found and set up Soar, the teenage foundation. We chat about Tony's experience working with thousands of teenagers over the last decade and his upcoming new book 'The teenage book of life"......again maybe one tiny step forward in understanding our teens!!Tonygriffin.ie@Tonygriffin@soar_foundation

This week Im thrilled to be chatting to Gerry Creighton from Dublin Zoo!  We chat about everything from the fundraising campaign - how much food is actually needed on a daily basis - heating costs to vet bills!  We talk about how much the zoo has changed since Gerry started working  there 36 years ago.  This is such a heartwarming conversation and I enjoyed every second of it, I really hope you do too.  Please visit Dublinzoo.ie to donate.Follow Gerry on instagram at @gerry.creighton@dublinzoo_official

This week Im chatting to Jason Black.  Having climbed Mount Everest and K2, Jason is now a global endurance athlete however this is not the only reason why I wanted to chat with him.  Jason tells us his story of how he was bullied everyday for 6 long years in secondary school, the pain that followed and the life long impact that it has had. He shares what he would do differently looking back in the hope it helps anyone going through this now.  Also, how he used nature to overcome this trauma.  There are messages for everyone in this episode - parents, teachers, partners, workmates and friends.Www.Jasonblack.ie

This week I'm talking to my friend and nutritionist Adrienne Byrne.  We talk about her journey from being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes through to small food changes that can make a big difference in our every day lives.  Listen out for the quick fire round of questions a the end for easy tips to help us all make better food choices.www.abnutrition.ie

This week I'm talking to Shelia O'Malley, well-being and parenting expert! We discuss the most important relationship in your life, we talk about what's at the centre of all parenting decisions and how to manage through difficult moments in parenting. Although we refer to parenting here - we can replace our children with Friend, colleague, sibling or partner!! Hope you enjoy!www.practicalparenting.ie

This week Im chatting to Stephen Cluskey, co founder and CEO of Mobility Mojo.  Stephen was paralysed from the neck down in an accident when he was 18 years old.  That is only part of this incredible story.  Stephen has used the power of his mind to change the lives of so many.  A true inspiration for us all.Mobilitymojo.com@stephencluskey@mobilitymojo1

On this final episode on Menopause in the series I chat with Sallyanne and Claire, founders of The Irish Menopause Facebook Group.  We talk about their own personal stories through to starting and running a community with thousands of women.@theirish_menopauseFB - theirishmenopause pageThe Menopausehub.ieTheirishmenopause.comIf you are affected by any of the content in this episode please see websites belowsamaritans.orgalone.ieaware.ie

Jen talks to Loreta Dignam, founder and CEO of the Menopause Hub, in this episode they talk about one of the most neglected and un-spoken of times in women's lives. They chat about Loreta's own journey to opening a medical clinic and navigating her own through menopause, everything from irrational rage, low energy to weight gain. Everyone either knows or will know someone who will go through it, making it a must listen.Loretas website: www.themenopausehub.ieWebsite: www.when-podcast.cominstagram: @when.podcast