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Dr. Fiona Barry PhD
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S1E19 Episode 19. When The Stars Align - The Fertility Industry
In this episode Fiona welcomes back Aisling to continue her fertility story after multiple IVF cycles and difficult clinic experiences. They recap earlier treatments, the discovery of lupus…
S2E19 Episode 18 Part 2. Ciaran Hourican: From Heartbreak To Healing - The Complex Journey Of Separation and Divorce
In this episode Fiona and Ciarán share their personal journeys through separation and divorce, exploring stigma, gendered assumptions, and the failures of the legal system. They discuss practical…
S2E18 Episode 18 Part 1. Ciaran Hourican: From Heartbreak To Healing - The Complex Journey Of Separation and Divorce
In this candid conversation, Fiona and Ciaran share their personal journeys through separation and divorce, exploring the grief, the hard decisions, and the impact on children and family life. They…
S2E17 Episode 17. Aidan Murray: Blessed Beginnings - Reflections On A Catholic Upbringing
An intimate episode tracing one man’s path from a Catholic childhood to atheism, reflecting on his mother’s faith, family trauma, and the influence of the Church in Ireland. The conversation covers…
S1E16 Episode 16. Fiona Barry: Words Of Reflection & Being A Mother In 2025
A warm, reflective episode shared the day before Christmas Eve exploring rest, connection, and the pressures of modern life. Fiona thanks frontline workers, describes simple holiday preparations, and…
Episode 15. Kathleen Dowd: Lockdown Legacies - Unpacking The Ongoing Fallout Of COVD-19
Episode 15 of Taboo features Chinese herbalist and practitioner Kathleen Dowd discussing the COVID pandemic from a clinician’s perspective. Fiona and Kathleen recount early cases, lockdowns, and…
Episode 14 Part 2: Breda: A Childhood Stolen - One Women's Story Of Sexual Abuse and Survival
Part two of Breda’s story follows her life after childhood sexual abuse and focuses on her experiences navigating medical care. She describes triggering encounters during hospital stays,…
S1E14 Episode 14 Part 1: Breda: A Childhood Stolen - One Woman’s Story of Sexual Abuse and Survival
To protect the identity of today's guest, we have altered her voice. This has been done in such a way as to not compromise the quality of the recording, nor the content of the recording. This episode…
Episode 13. Aislinn Horgan & Treasa Dempsey: Tattoos of Triumph - A Journey To Wholeness
In this emotional episode Fiona speaks with breast cancer survivor Treasa and medical tattooist Aislinn about diagnosis, treatment, reconstruction, and the long path back to identity and…
Episode 12. Moira Geary: Anchored Within - Mastering Your Mind Amid Life's Chaos
After taking time off to truly switch off and reset, Fiona returns for Episode 12 of Taboo with a deeply honest and uplifting conversation featuring Moira Geary, known as The Recombobulator. Moira…
Episode 11 Part 2. Michael Coughlan: Parental Suicide And The Wind That Shakes The Gnarly
This episode follows Michael’s candid account of losing his father to suicide at 16, stepping into a caretaker role, and finding support in friends and family while navigating grief. He discusses his…
Episode 11 Part 1. Michael Coughlan: Parental Suicide And The Wind That Shakes The Gnarly
In this episode, Fiona and her nephew Michael recount the day Michael learned his father, John, had died by suicide and explore the profound impact on a family of five children. They discuss the…
Episode 10. Nathalie Lennon: From Burnout To Balance - Prioritizing Health Over Perfection
In this episode Nathalie Lennon shares her honest journey from social-media-fuelled fitness and aesthetic obsession to overtraining, injury and hypothalamic amenorrhea, and the long road back to…
Episode 9. Paul O' Beirne: Lets Talk About Sex - Unlocking Better Sex Through Communication
In this episode psychotherapist Paul O' Beirne joins Fiona to explore sexual health and intimacy across the lifespan, covering topics from phimosis and pornography's impact on teenagers to…
Episode 8. Sarah Rose Bright: Naked Truths - Unpacking Shame and Sparking Intimacy
In this impactful episode of Taboo, host Fiona invites renowned sex and intimacy coach Sarah Rose Bright to delve into a revolutionary conversation about the need to redefine societal attitudes…
Episode 7 Part 2. Katie McKenna: When Love Hurts - Understanding Toxic Family Dynamics
Welcome back to part two of 'When Love Hurts: Understanding Toxic Family Dynamics'. Join us as Fiona and guest Katie McKenna delve into how historical and cultural influences have shaped family…
Episode 7 Part 1. Katie McKenna: When Love Hurts - Understanding Toxic Family Relationships
In this episode of the Taboo podcast, we delve into the complex and often unspoken dynamics of family relationships with special guest Katie McKenna. Host Fiona is joined by Katie, an insightful…
Episode 6. The Cost of Hope - Fertility Industry Responsibilities.
In this powerful episode of the "Taboo" podcast, we delve into a deeply personal story that exposes the complexities and challenges of navigating the fertility industry. Our guest shares her…
Episode 5. Virginia Foley: Echoes of the Past - Healing Generational Trauma
In this episode, we welcome Virginia Foley, a strategic visionary and business coach dedicated to female empowerment. Virginia shares her journey of overcoming generational trauma, focusing on how…
Episode 4. Lena Sharkey: Through my Eyes: My Parents Divorce.
Welcome to another deeply moving episode of Taboo. Today, we dive into an intimate conversation between a mother and daughter, exploring the sensitive journey of parental separation and divorce. Join…
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TABOO has published 24 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
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