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On this episode of The Grand Balance, aesthetician Sharon joins hosts Sharon and Angela to discuss skincare for women 50 and up along with younger mothers. The conversation explores at-home tools versus professional treatments, supplements, face, body and hand care, and practical tips for busy moms and women going through menopause or other hormonal changes to keep skin healthy and hydrated.   Episode Notes: SkincareByShar Instagram

Learn about Violand's Business Planning Retreats with Tim Hull on this episode of Ask The Expert. He shares how restoration and cleaning business can build strategic plans, align their teams and drive growth at both events in Ohio and Florida.

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Pat Keville, owner of the Plant Store in Dublin to answer any of your plant-related questions!

Today is World Heart Day and Consultant Cardiologist from the Beacon Hospital, Dr David Burke, answers your heart questions as well as bringing us up to date on all the latest wearable health tech.

Dr. Eleanor Galvin joins Anton to answer listeners' questions on all things medical.

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For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Chartered Physiotherapist Tony Spain to answer your physio questions!

In this Ask the Expert episode, HR expert Kathleen Hermacinski returns to weigh in on a listener's question: how do hiring managers view the “Open to Work” label on LinkedIn? She explains when the tag can make you more visible to recruiters, when it might spark awkward conversations, and how generational perspectives shape how it's perceived. Kathleen also shares examples of candidates who've used the label successfully, tips for job seekers just entering the workforce, and why context and communication matter when signaling you're ready for new opportunities.

Our expert today was Julie Galbraith, Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland. Julie explained what our contract should look like and what does an employer need to include on a contract.

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is RTÉ Super Garden judge and Woodie's DIY & Garden Expert, Brian Burke.

On this episode of The Grand Balance, aesthetician and skin wellness expert Sharon joins the hosts to discuss the rise of social media-driven skincare trends and how grandparents and parents can guide tweens and teens toward healthy, age-appropriate routines.  The conversation covers practical tips for handling breakouts, safe product choices, the role of hygiene and diet, useful apps for checking ingredients, and ways parents and grandparents can support kids' self-esteem in a trend-driven world. Episode Notes:  Bobby Approved App Yuka App

Join Josh at Ask the Expert at the 2025 Farm Science Review with Garth Ruff, Beef Specialist for OSU Extension. In this episode, Garth discusses the current state of the beef markets.

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Blake Boland, Spokesperson for Dublin Bus to answer your public transport questions!

Auto-enrolment is a new pension savings scheme for certain employees who are not paying into a pension. They will be automatically included in the scheme but can opt out after 6 months. The introduction of the auto-enrolment retirement savings scheme, called my future fund, will start from 1 January 2026. To explain all the details and to answer listeners queries was Keith Dundon, Head of financial services at SYS Financial.

Joining Tom Dunne for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Nanci Creedon, Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

In this episode, Michelle and Louise chat to sports dog nutritionist Holly Barker for her no nonsense advice on feeding your dog.  Holly shares her journey from serving as a medic in the RAF, through mental health nursing, to becoming an evidence-based practitioner focused on canine nutrition. She outlines how she educated herself in the absence of formal courses, experimented with diets in working and sport dogs, and gradually developed a full‑time practice. The conversation addresses what good evidence means in the canine nutrition world, the differences (and similarities) between human and dog nutrition, and how diet should adapt according to the dog's lifestyle, breed, work load and individual response. Holly also dives deep into specific topics like protein levels for active dogs, fuelling for longer runs, hydration, antioxidants, supplements (what works, what to watch out for), and practical tips like rehydrating dry food, or using hearts for taurine. You won't want to miss this! Holly's Facebook Group Sport Dog Nutrition Better Every Day Supplement

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Joey Donnelly from Crofton Motors to answer any of your motoring questions!

In part six of the “Ask the Expert, Research Edition” mini-series, “Parenting is Hard,” Krissy Dilger of SRNA was joined by Barbara Babcock, a family therapist from the UK's National Health Service, to discuss the role of siblings in families with a child diagnosed with a rare neuroimmune disorder. Barbara shared findings from her research on how siblings provide crucial support to parents and the positive impacts this has on family dynamics [00:04:31]. They explored the concept of parentification and the importance of assigning age-appropriate tasks to siblings [00:25:10]. Barbara also provided advice on fostering healthy sibling relationships and the significance of open communication [00:35:34]. At the end of this mini-series, we will host a Q&A episode where Barbara will answer questions from the community. To submit your question, please visit https://srna.ngo/submitBarbara Babcock works as a Family Therapist in a child and adolescent mental health outpatient unit in the United Kingdom's National Health Service. In her private practice, she works with individuals and couples who are navigating challenging health issues and wish to get their lives back. She obtained her Master of Science in Family Therapy from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King's College London. Barbara also has a Master of Arts in Coaching Psychology/Psychological Coaching and her dissertation research focused on the impact that a systemic approach to coaching has on the wellbeing of adults who have a rare neuroimmune disorder and their primary caregivers. Previously, she was Chair of the Transverse Myelitis Society, from 2013 to 2016, and led their Family Weekend from 2015 to 2019, an event to support families who have a child/adolescent with a rare neuroimmune disorder to discover their potential through challenging outdoor activities. She had transverse myelitis in 2008 and is originally from Pennsylvania, USA. You can contact her at barbara@returntowellness.co.uk and her website is www.returntowellness.co.uk00:00 Introduction00:28 Meet Barbara Babcock02:08 Theme Four: Support from Siblings04:31 Siblings' Characteristics and Their Impact06:57 Voluntary Help from Siblings25:10 Parentification: Understanding the Concept36:34 Fostering Healthy Sibling Relationships39:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Traditionally, vision correction surgery has been seen as a permanent change, you do LASIK, PRK, or lens replacement, and that's your new visual baseline. But more and more, people want to know they have an “exit strategy” if they're not happy with the outcome. It's not that they expect to be unhappy, in fact, outcomes are excellent, but the idea that there's a safety net makes them more comfortable moving forward. Our expert today was Dr Arthur Cummings, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Medical Director at the Wellington Eye Clinic.

For this week's Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Martin Glynn, Founder and CEO of The DIY Academy.

This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack workplace-based questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with the DAA to discuss how you can best navigate Dublin Airport, and answer any other airport-related questions!

Katrina is on a role in this short episode as she discusses the broken model of the "one-hour prophy". Listen as she discusses the dangers of blindly following this model and gives 5 ways to improve the appointments.  Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ 

Keith Walsh, Family Law and Divorce Solicitor answering the questions you may have over managing the legalities of your divorce.

Katrina is on a role in this short episode as she discusses the broken model of the "one-hour prophy". Listen as she discusses the dangers of blindly following this model and gives 5 ways to improve the appointments.  Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ 

Fall sports season is here and it's always a good time to talk about the concerns of concussions. You don't have to be an athlete to suffer a concussion and to help us recognize symptoms and what to do after an injury we have MU Health Care neurologist Dr. Komal Ashraf with us.

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Wedding Planner Lyndsey Moynagh to answer all of your wedding-related questions!

In this Ask the Expert episode, a listener asks how to step away from a position without disclosing where they're headed next. Kathleen Hermacinski, associate vice president of human resources at Illinois Wesleyan University, returns to share strategies for resigning with grace, setting respectful boundaries, and keeping relationships intact. She discusses how to use simple language, when privacy is appropriate, and why protecting professional bridges is just as important as moving on to your next chapter.

If you're exhausted and having trouble getting your child to bed, then you might be desperate for a solution. A simple Google search will turn up hundreds of sleep gimmicks, but how do you know what will actually be effective? All to chat with our expert this morning Lucy Wolfe sleep consultant and author.

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dr. Mary O' Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and author of 'Perfectly Imperfect Parenting: Connection Not Perfection' to answer all of your parenting questions!

Obtaining a mortgage is often stressful, even for people who have the traditional requirements for securing one. It can be even more difficult when you're self-employed or seeking a second-time mortgage. Margaret Barrett, Managing Director of Mortgage Navigators answered your mortgage-related questions.

JobSight CEO Lindsay Bunker shares her expert insights on transparency, KPIs and technology-driven job management for restoration contractors in this episode of Ask The Expert.

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dr Alex Andreev, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Eyedoc Eye Clinic in Blanchardstown to answer all of your eye-related questions!

In this episode of Educated, Empowered, Inspired, I'm joined by Laurie Ann Murabito, a speaker, author, and speaking coach, who shares how public speaking can be a game-changer for your business. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the world of speaking, Laurie-Ann breaks down practical steps to start speaking and elevate your business, grow your email list, and build meaningful relationships with your audience.Key Takeaways:Public Speaking as a Business Growth Strategy: Laurie Ann explains how speaking is a powerful way to expand your reach, grow your email list, and build brand awareness.Redefining Your Stage: Public speaking doesn't just mean keynotes. Small, local opportunities like networking events or social media can serve as great platforms to start speaking.Practical Tips to Get Started: Laurie Ann emphasizes starting small with your warm market, preparing a couple of well-received topics, and building momentum over time.Adding Value Without Charging Fees: Even if you're not charging a speaker fee, you can still create a solid ROI through email list building, offering free resources, and engaging with your audience.Building Long-Term Relationships: The key to success in public speaking is not just about getting one-time gigs, but about maintaining relationships with event planners and speakers to ensure long-term opportunities. Resources Mentioned:Laurie Ann's new listener guide: speakandstandout.com/shellyLaurie Ann's podcast: Be In Demand (episodes 264 and 268: "Six Speaking Mistakes to Avoid") Resources:Simple Strategies Newsletter: https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/tipsNext Step Simplification Call: https://shellyniehaus.com/connectPodcast Listeners Resource Guide - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/guideWomen Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/prayercallKit - https://partners.convertkit.com/shellyniehausEquipt360 All-in-One Marketing Software - https://equipt360.com/?_from=shelly75 Connect with Shelly Niehaus:Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Writing a will can be a daunting task even for young, healthy people. but if you die without a will, your loved ones will find it much more difficult to gain access to your finances and make your final arrangements. What are the best ways to legally prepare for that eventuality? Our expert today to answer all these questions was John Costello Solicitor at Noble Law Solicitors Past President of The Law Society of Ireland.

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Michelle Lawlor from the Nude Wine Company to answer all of your wine-related questions!

Stefan Figley joins Ask The Expert to discuss Texas' flood recovery, emotional impact and the future of best practices for restoration professionals nationwide. 

Have you had this situation before? You begin your perio chart, can see there is boneloss and find the gingiva to be red, ulcerated, irritated with deep pocketing.... but no calculus. How do you treat this and what do you do?  Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/   

Content creation doesn't have to be a full-time job—and in this episode, you'll learn how to make it work for your real life and real business goals.I sat down with Luis Camejo, co-host of the top-ranked Content is Profit podcast and co-founder of BizBros, to talk about building a content engine that fuels your business without draining your energy. Luis breaks down his “Six Levers of Content,” shares his powerful publishing pyramid framework, and gives two brilliant examples of how local service providers can use content (without social media!) to grow their brand and income.Whether you're just getting started or trying to get consistent, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you create content that connects—and converts.

Have you had this situation before? You begin your perio chart, can see there is boneloss and find the gingiva to be red, ulcerated, irritated with deep pocketing.... but no calculus. How do you treat this and what do you do?  Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/   

University of Colorado Global Anesthesiology Fellowship Dr. Jake Gamboa, who just completed the University of Colorado Global Anesthesiology Fellowship, talks with Dr. Sam Percy about his motivations, his experience and his future goals supporting capacity building, education and research in anesthesiology around the world.

Restoration professional Clay Hernandez explains proper use of disinfectants, EPA label rules and post-remediation testing in this expert-led episode of Ask The Expert.

Are you making big decisions without applying real judgement? In this Ask the Expert episode, Sarah speaks with Sir Andrew Likierman about what good judgement looks like at work—and how to improve it. They talk about the difference between decisions and judgement, the stages of the judgement process, how to get better at reading the (virtual room) and learn from poor choices. You'll learn how to apply a practical framework to improve your own judgement, no matter your role.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:54 Is judgement a quality or skill? 01:50 Judgement and decision-making05:25 The 6 stages of the judgement process08:43 Establishing a trusted person10:06 Reading the room, zoom or teams meeting13:21 Understanding your strengths and weaknesses16:54 Famous examples of bad judgement18:11 The importance of listening19:24 Persevering when it's time to stop22:33 Common watch-outs with judgement23:35 Should you trust instinct & gut feeling? 25:43 Managing risk29:22 Final thoughts

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Alison Byrne, Dream Interpreter and Holistic Therapist to answer all of your dream-related questions!

Have you heard about an eye-drop that could let you ditch your reading glasses? Does it sound too good to be true? Our expert this week, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Arthur Cummings provides us with all the information and answers your questions.

How do you make sure your message gets heard—and acted on? In this Squiggly Careers Ask the Expert episode, Helen speaks with author and influence expert Steve Martin about the powerful role of the messenger in communication. Drawing on insights from his book Messengers, Steve explains how people respond differently depending on who delivers the message, and why understanding the difference between hard and soft messenger traits can transform your influence at work.Together, they talk about how you can be more effective in meetings, remote settings, and team communication—plus how to match the right message to the right messenger for maximum impact.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Welcome to the Squiggly Careers Podcast01:00 Why the Messenger Matters as Much as the Message04:40 Trust vs Truth: How We Really Decide Who to Listen To07:20 Hard vs Soft Messengers (and When Each One Works Best)13:15 The Kevin Keegan Story: Choosing the Right Messenger15:20 Why Content Isn't Everything: Choosing the Right Voice16:30 A Better Way to Start Meetings (That Builds Credibility)20:00 The Role of Introductions in Empowering Messengers21:15 Influence in Remote Work: Tips for Zoom & Teams25:30 Mimicry and Mirroring: Small Shifts That Build Connection29:08 Announcements

Periodontal re-evaluation timing is essential for all therapeutic hygiene procedures... but when should this be done? We have heard a range of recommendations but listen in as Katrina breaks it down based on the case type! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ 

Better conversations help you build stronger relationships, understand others more deeply, and make meaningful progress - together.In this episode, Sarah talks to Jefferson Fisher, lawyer, speaker, and best-selling author, about five common situations where conversations can get tricky. From dealing with someone very different to you, to getting interrupted, or feeling stuck in people-pleasing, Jefferson shares simple shifts that can help you handle these moments with more clarity and confidence.For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.comMore ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:

70 percent of our immune health originates in the guy and the term 'gut health' has been quite the buzz word the past few years as we look at linking the oral with the systemic. Often, however, the issue that clinicians have is about implementation of the knowledge. In this episode Machell Hudson-Hoover gives some quick tips to help you jumpstart these conversations with your patients! Resources: Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com