Supercharged with Anna Geary: Recent Episodes
RTÉ Radio 1
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.
As health hacks take over our social media feeds, Anna shares the best tips she's tried and tested each week.
Dr. Bronagh Keane joins Anna to discuss how we can achieve good oral hygiene, and its implications on our wider wellbeing.
Ronan Kelly learns the art of falling from teachers at the 'Replay' skate and street culture workshop at Lucan Skate Park.
Dietitian and physiologist Orla Walsh offers her insights into how the summertime can impact our diet.
Registered dietitian Sarah Keogh offers her insights into how we can eat well for less of a price.
Ronan Kelly reports on how Limestone Yoga is bringing peace and tranquility to one group of men in County Clare.
Psychologist Allison Keating joins Anna to discuss how to navigate having our routines deconstructed during the summer.
Dr. Niamh Shaw joins Anna to discuss how astronauts look after their health, and the influence they've had on the world of medicine.
As health hacks take over our social media feeds, Anna shares the best tips she's tried and tested each week.
Holistic Gardener Fiann Ó Nualláin on what our gardens and nature give us for our health in December.
Holistic Gardener Fiann Ó Nualláin on what our gardens and nature give us for our health in December; Anna hears about the best thing people have done for their wellbeing this year; Psychologist Allison Keating on how to make up after a fight; and The Traitors’ Paudie Moloney takes the Supercharged Speed Quix.
Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Maurice Nelligan explains joint repairs and replacements and how to avoid them.
Endrocinologist Prof Mary Ryan discusses the importance of testosterone for men, and women.
Endrocinologist Prof Mary Ryan discusses the importance of testosterone for men, and women; Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Maurice Nelligan explains joint repairs and replacements and how to avoid them; Dietician Orla Walsh on the power of an anti-inflammatory diet; and hypnotist Keith Barry takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.
Anna finds out about social anxiety from Dr Odhrán McCarthy; Annemarie Sliney, Director of Midwifery and Nursing at the National Maternity Hospital gives advice about pregnancy symptoms; Dietician Orla Walsh has advice for pregnancy; and Amy Huberman takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.
Annemarie Sliney, Director of Midwifery and Nursing at the National Maternity Hospital gives advice about pregnancy symptoms.
On this week's episode: Tips from former professional cyclist Imogen Cotter; Psychologist Aisling Leonard Curtin on neurodivergence; seasonal advice from Paediatrician Dr Niamh Lynch; and Comedian Michael Fry takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz.
Psychologist Aisling Leonard Curtin explains neurodivergence and answers listener questions.
Former professional cyclist Imogen Cotter has tips for taking up, or improving, distance cycling.
Nils Conway tells Anna how exercise can improve your golf; Podiatrist Ruth Conway shares foot care advice; Olympian and author David Gillick takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz; and nutritionist Orla Walsh gives life-saving diet tips to lower blood pressure.
Dietician and physiologist Orla Walsh gives life-saving diet tips to lower blood pressure.
Anna talks to Dietician Orla Walsh about which fitness supplements actually work; Consultant Ophthalmologist Professor Prof David Keegan explains why everyone with diabetes needs specialist eye screening; Actor Ruth Cobb takes the Supercharged Speed Quiz; and Neurologist Dr Seán O’Down explains when memory lapses becoming concerning.
Consultant Ophthalmologist Professor Professor David Keegan explains why everyone with diabetes needs to have specialist eye screening.
Neurologist Dr Seán O’Down from Tallaght University Hospital explains when memory lapses becoming concerning and how to reduce the risk of dementia.
Supercharged with Anna Geary - Therapy, Breathing during exercise, Capoeira, "Free From" Foods - Therapy - Breathing During Exercise - Quiz with Kevin McGahern - "Free From" Foods
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.
Anna talks to psychologist Dr Jillian Doyle about different types of counselling and therapy.
Dietician Orla Walsh about the benefits and risks of alcohol-free, sugar-free and fat-free foods.
Fitness Tests - RSV - Reflux - Quiz with Kyla Cobbler - Supercharged with Anna Geary: How to Know If You Are Fit - Calisthenics - RSV; Reflux
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.
Paediatrician Prof Afif El-Khuffash talks about the reduction in RSV illness among Irish babies and gives advice on returning to school.
Gastroenterologist Prof Anthony, Tallaght University Hospital, has advice about reflux.
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.
Anna talks to Dietician Orla Walsh about the best way to get rid of a “beer” or pot belly.
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.
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.
Chris Connolly founder of the Get Better Running Clubs talks to Anna about how running helped him find his way out of addiction.
Anna and Psychologist Dr Melrona Kirrane from DCU's Business School discuss how to manage difficult people.
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.
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.
Holistic gardener Fiann Ó Nualláin suggests some first aid treatments we can find in our own gardens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anna discovers how play therapy can help children and parents, chats about new ways to stay active in the year ahead, and Donncha O'Callaghan takes the Supercharged speed quiz. Anna's guests include Susanne Martin and Anna McGrath, play therapists with connectedchildhood.com; Hannah Goss, Assistant Professor in Physical Activity at DCU; and Kevin
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anna talks all things running, with guests; Olympic Runner David Gillick, Nutritionist Orla Walsh, and Psychologist Trudy Meehan from RCSI Centre for Positive Health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TW: Reference to Self Harm and Suicide Anna opens up the conversation around self-harm in young people, how to find support, and how to cope. With guests; Cliodhna Gannon, Dr.Martin O'Suillivan, Prof John Fenton and Kathleen Daffy, in addition to our weekly health news with Danielle Barron.
Anna opens up the conversation about Bipolar Disorder; What is it? And how to seek help? With guests; Arlene Bailey, Dr. Lorcan Martin, and Dr. Stanley Miller in addition to our weekly health news with Danielle Barron.
Anna opens up the conversation about incontinence and how to improve the quality of life for people living with it. Joined by Mr. Fardod O'Kelly; Consultant Urologist in Beacon Hospital, Leah Bryans; Physiotherapist and Miriam Hussey; Health and Wellness Coach.
What can we do to improve our well-being this January? Anna is joined by dietician Orla Walsh, sports scientist David Nolan, psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick and health and medical journalist Danielle Barron.
Living with chronic pain, and advice from Pain Consultant Dr Paul Murphy. And Professor Rónán Collins on how to recognise a stroke, and reduce the risks of having one.
Shuffle the cards and lift the boys! Psychotherapist Trish Murphy and GP Dr Stephen Murphy answer listeners' questions, and advice from pelvic physiotherapist Leah Bryans.
1 in 5 people have a panic attack during their lifetime. So, what are they, and how do we avoid them? Dr Claire Hayes shares some advice with Anna. Plus, Dr Síofra Harrington reminds us to blink, and other tips for eye health.
Loneliness could be as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Prof Brian Lawlor tells Anna we need a public health campaign to combat loneliness. Plus, foot health.
The impact of menstruation on sport and exercise. Dr Katie Lydon, endurance coach Matt Lockett, and Orna Murray of Move2be want us to talk more about periods.
Bloating, from serious symptom to a sign of stress. Minding your gums, and some of the week's health news.
Fertility. Supercharged with Anna Geary is the 'Go To' Health & Wellbeing Programme for active and inactive adults in Ireland.
Supercharged with Anna Geary is the 'Go To' Health & Wellbeing Programme for active and inactive adults in Ireland.
The Skin Show - including hidradenitis suppurativa. Supercharged with Anna Geary is the 'Go To' Health & Wellbeing Programme for active and inactive adults in Ireland.
Annabolic Steroids, cocaine and confidence, and legal dopamine hits. Supercharged with Anna Geary is the 'Go To' Health & Wellbeing Programme for active and inactive adults in Ireland.
Burnout - recovering from, and preventing burnout. Supercharged with Anna Geary is the 'Go To' Health & Wellbeing Programme for active and inactive adults in Ireland.