The Irish Pharmacy Podcast

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The Irish Pharmacy Podcast is brought to you by Vital Pharmacies, Ireland's biggest group of independently owned Irish pharmacies. The Irish Pharmacy Podcast is your friendly guide to staying healthy and feeling your best. Each episode we bring you the top health stories, handy advice, and good chats about the things that actually affect your day-to-day life, from common ailments and medicines to wellbeing, prevention, and looking after the whole family. No jargon, no lectures, just clear, trustworthy health talk from people who know their stuff. Tune in and take a little better care of yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Oct 15

    Embarrassing Questions? We’ve Heard it All!

    On the Irish Pharmacy Podcast from Vital Pharmacies, Sheena speaks with GP Dr. Maura Finn about why people shouldn’t avoid seeking care due to embarrassment and how direct questions help ensure safe treatment and rule out serious disease. They discuss common “whispered” issues such as bowel problems and hemorrhoids (including why bleeding patterns and bowel habit changes matter and when colonoscopy or BowelScreen is needed), vaginal symptoms often mislabeled as “thrush” (and when to get examined or swabbed), recurrent UTIs and the potential role of vaginal estrogen in older women, and men’s reluctance to seek care due to fear and cost or access barriers. They also warn about online prescribing for erectile dysfunction missing underlying conditions and drug interactions, normalize discussing incontinence treatment options beyond pads, and cover sensitive topics like alcohol and drug use, non-adherence to prescriptions, side effects, misinformation, supplements affecting health (including renal function), snoring and sleep apnea, and medical causes of bad breath. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:50 Embarrassing Questions Normalized 01:34 Feet Rashes and Exam Basics 03:03 Earwax and Human Quirks 03:58 Hemorrhoids and Direct Talk 04:57 Red Flags and Worst Case 08:30 Gender Differences and Barriers 11:37 Thrush BV and Misdiagnosis 13:05 When to See a Doctor 15:41 Recurrent UTIs and Estrogen 18:06 Blood in Stool and Screening 21:07 Online Doctors and ED Risks 24:03 Incontinence and Pelvic Floor 25:35 Pee Pads Marketing Myth 26:11 When Leaks Aren’t Normal 27:07 Awkward Questions Alcohol 28:52 Talking Weight With Consent 31:14 Drugs And Confidentiality 33:21 Nonadherence And Side Effects 35:55 Pill And Antidepressant Myths 39:57 Supplements Wellness Risks 42:51 Snoring Or Sleep Apnea 44:36 Bad Breath Medical Causes 46:15 No Shame Final Takeaway *Follow the Irish Pharmacy Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is brought to you by Vital Pharmacies, Ireland's biggest group of independently owned Irish pharmacies.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Embarrassing Questions? We’ve Heard it All!

  2. Sep 10

    14 First Aid Myths Busted - And Some Could Save a Life!

    First aid expert Siobhan Butler joins host Sheena Mitchell for a rapid-fire myth-busting session covering the most common first aid scenarios families face, from nosebleeds and knocked-out teeth to choking, CPR, and everything in between! Topics covered: Nosebleeds Knocked-out teeth Sprains & strains Cuts & bleeding Bumps & bruises / head injuries Bee & wasp stings Eye irritation Swallowing objects & poisoning Asthma attacks . Diabetic hypos Heat stroke/exhaustion Fainting CPR & AEDs Choking Key Resources & Links - National Poison Centre (Beaumont): 01-809-2166 (open 7 days, 8am–10pm) | Outside hours: 112 or 999 - Siobhan Butler - First Aid for Everyone: Instagram @firstaidforeveryone - First aid for choking: Demonstration videos available on Vital Pharmacies' social channels *Follow the Irish Pharmacy Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is brought to you by Vital Pharmacies, Ireland's biggest group of independently owned Irish pharmacies.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Jul 20

    Unmasking Misinformation: Navigating Truth in a Clickbait World

    Misinformation, Red Light Masks & Collagen: David Robert Grimes on Thinking Clearly in a Clickbait World On the Irish Pharmacy Podcast from Vital Pharmacies, Sheena interviews scientist and author David Robert Grimes about how misinformation thrives in a social-media clickbait era by triggering fear and disgust, undermining rational thinking through negativity bias. He distinguishes misinformation (unintentional falsehoods), disinformation (deliberate lies), and malinformation (true facts stripped of context), illustrating malinformation with the “dihydrogen monoxide” water hoax and vaccine risk framing. Grimes argues community pharmacists are vital because trusted, relationship-based discussions work better than debates for helping worried patients. They discuss influencer-driven wellness marketing, conflicts of interest, black-market GLP-1s, and his critiques of red-light face masks and oral collagen studies as methodologically poor and often tied to sellers. He also outlines Russia’s history of exploiting disinformation and highlights Finland’s media literacy education as a model, urging people to pause, verify sources, and avoid outsourcing thinking to social media or AI. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:16 Meet David Robert Grimes 00:51 Skeptical Inquiry Fellow 01:52 Why Misinformation Spreads 03:24 Anti Vaccine History 05:12 Misinfo Disinfo Malinfo 06:40 Water Hoax Explained 10:22 Pharmacists Build Trust 14:34 Wellness Industry Myths 15:35 Black Market GLP 1s 16:59 Red Light Masks Hype 18:19 Debunking Red Light Masks 22:25 Influencers and Acceptability 23:46 Parasocial Trust and Targeted Ads 25:26 Ethics of Paid Promotions 28:30 Regulating Medical Influencers 30:00 Collagen Hype Debunked 33:21 Supplements and Real Evidence 35:02 Pseudo Profound Wellness Talk 37:26 Disinformation and Russia Examples 41:22 Media Literacy Finland Model 43:34 Slow Down Verify and AI Limits 45:45 Pharmacists as First Stop 46:41 Wrap Up This episode was brought to you by Vital Pharmacies Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unmasking Misinformation: Navigating Truth in a Clickbait World

  4. Jun 19

    Men’s Health in Ireland

    Men’s Health in Ireland: Why Men Don’t Show Up (and How We Can Change That)  On the Irish Pharmacy Podcast, brought to you by the Vital Pharmacies Group, host Sheena is joined by Dr. Noel Richardson (Men’s Health Forum in Ireland, National Centre for Men’s Health at Southeast Technological University, and HSE men’s health policy advisor) and Dr. Maura Finn (GP at Ennis Medical) to discuss men’s health, masculinity, and help-seeking in Ireland. They highlight stark inequalities, including higher premature male mortality (especially in deprived areas) and preventable risk factors such as alcohol, tobacco/drug use, obesity, low physical activity, risk-taking, and low engagement with services. Richardson describes masculinity as shaped by social determinants, rapid cultural/technological change, and pandemic-driven isolation among young men, and stresses community and workplace outreach programs like Men on the Move and Farmers Have Hearts. Finn explains why women typically build earlier healthcare relationships, while men often present late due to fear and lack of connection, and notes gaps in referral pathways and talk-therapy supports. They emphasize the role of community pharmacy, school-based health literacy (including SPHE), supporting fatherhood, staying connected, and improving bowel screening uptake. This episode was brought to you by Vital Pharmacies Ireland Useful linksOrder a FREE HSE STI kit here!BowelScreen Info and kit ordering here!The Real face of Men's Health Report available here!   Timeline00:00 Welcome and Guests 01:25 Why Mens Health Matters 04:34 Masculinity in Modern Ireland 08:53 Isolation and Social Change 10:51 Why Men Avoid the GP 17:09 Reaching Hard to Reach Men 23:48 Pharmacy and Community Solutions 25:57 Fear Confidentiality and Culture 29:15 Schools and Health Literacy 32:27 Online Trends and Looksmaxing 33:16 Wish List and Practical Advice 34:51 Screening Takeaways and Wrap Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Introducing The Irish Pharmacy Podcast

    Introducing The Irish Pharmacy Podcast: Real Health Talk, No Jargon Sheena introduces the Irish Pharmacy Podcast, brought to you by Vital Pharmacies a monthly show that breaks down the health stories behind the headlines in a way that makes sense. Each episode features friendly, honest conversations about the topics everyone’s talking about—new trends, common wellness questions, and the things people end up Googling late at night—without jargon or lectures. The podcast aims to help listeners and their families feel more informed about their health and get the real facts on the issues they’ve been wondering about. New episodes release monthly, and listeners are invited to follow wherever they get their podcasts. 00:00 Welcome and Purpose 00:09 Meet Sheena 00:15 What to Expect 00:31 No Jargon Promise 00:41 Join the Conversation 00:49 Monthly Episodes 00:53 Follow and Subscribe Find Vital Pharmacies on Instagram! Host - Sheena Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Introducing The Irish Pharmacy Podcast
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The Irish Pharmacy Podcast is brought to you by Vital Pharmacies, Ireland's biggest group of independently owned Irish pharmacies. The Irish Pharmacy Podcast is your friendly guide to staying healthy and feeling your best. Each episode we bring you the top health stories, handy advice, and good chats about the things that actually affect your day-to-day life, from common ailments and medicines to wellbeing, prevention, and looking after the whole family. No jargon, no lectures, just clear, trustworthy health talk from people who know their stuff. Tune in and take a little better care of yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Vital Pharmacies
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Vital Pharmacies
  • Show Website
    The Irish Pharmacy Podcast

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