The DODcast

Dr Kate Dawson is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at National University of Ireland, Galway. Her study primarily focuses on sexual health promotion and educating the youth on key areas like consent, communication, and intimacy. Her PhD was based upon the development of a pornography intervention programme for young adolescents in an effort to improve sex education in Ireland.

Kate is no stranger to the media eye, in her efforts to de-stigmatise conversations on sex. She has featured on ITVs daytime talk show ‘This Morning’ speaking about the benefits of sexual health promotion and why we should talk more openly about it.

She recently completed a Ted Talk, talking about her research, that focuses on how we can approach the topic honestly with our children, communicate things better with our partners and feel more at ease with ourselves.

In today’s podcast, we talk about the most common questions asked in a primary and secondary school settings, relating to sex. We explore the reason why it has been seen as shameful for women to want sex and why men have been afforded more sexual freedom in the past. We discuss the reasons why kids may feel uncomfortable talking to their parents about sex and some useful approaches that can be taken.

Kate also debunks some of the myths that exist around sex and pornography. She explains how much is too much masturbation, the importance of genital compliments, and how important body exploration is.

Trish Scanlon is a Paediatric oncologist from Ireland. Dr. Trish has revolutionised survival rates for paediatric cancers from 12% to 60% in Tanzania, a country of over 50m people. She established the first Children’s Cancer Unit at Muhimbili National Hospital, refurbished a new paediatric oncology ward and maintained survival rates at 60%.

In December 2012, Dr Trish was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought back tooth and nail but it unfortunately returned within the year. Now the statistics of surviving cancer a second time around are slim to none. Luckily for every child suffering from cancer in Tanzania, she was in the minority. Trish fought breast cancer twice and won, giving her the unique perspective and understanding of the doctor patient relationship. Interestingly, she talks about the importance of lifestyle medicine in ensuring remission.

In this week’s podcast we speak to a lady who has seen countless children agonisingly suffer, discussing the impact it has had on her physically and emotionally. We talk about the importance of showing emotion as a healthcare professional and why families appreciate it so much. We discuss the impact traditional healers have on modern day medicine and a potential roll they may play in the future. And finally, we try to comprehend the bravery and resilience of kids who just never know when to give up.

Frankie Maston is a young Tanzanian musician with an unmatched vocal prowess. Frankie finds the pleasure in writing and singing Afro-pop, soul, reggae and RnB. His original composition is a tapestry of romance, happiness, betrayal, letting go, heartbreak, hidden passion and liberation. His music voices feelings of love and the triumphs of youth.

Frankie bravely uses his music as a platform to express his deepest thoughts, interests and sexual desires which unfortunately go against the cultural thinking of his beloved country. Anyone from the LGBTQ community in Tanzania face criminal offence for any private or consensual same sex act that is caught. The offence is punishable with life imprisonment

In this week’s episode we discuss the differences between Gender and sexuality. We talk about the fear of the unknown and why people often respond negatively to it. We delve into the religious debate and where the anti anti LGBTQ sentiments stem from. We also touch upon the power of music and its ability to unify, the importance of being true to yourself and finish with a song from this brilliant musician.

Frankie Maston is a young Tanzanian musician with an unmatched vocal prowess. Frankie finds the pleasure in writing and singing Afro-pop, soul, reggae and RnB. His original composition is a tapestry of romance, happiness, betrayal, letting go, heartbreak, hidden passion and liberation. His music voices feelings of love and the triumphs of youth.

Frankie bravely uses his music as a platform to express his deepest thoughts, interests and sexual desires which unfortunately go against the cultural thinking of his beloved country. Anyone from the LGBTQ community in Tanzania face criminal offence for any private or consensual same sex act that is caught. The offence is punishable with life imprisonment

In this week’s episode we discuss the differences between Gender and sexuality. We talk about the fear of the unknown and why people often respond negatively to it. We delve into the religious debate and where the anti anti LGBTQ sentiments stem from. We also touch upon the power of music and its ability to unify, the importance of being true to yourself and finish with a song from this brilliant musician.

Frankie Maston is a young Tanzanian musician with an unmatched vocal prowess. Frankie finds the pleasure in writing and singing Afro-pop, soul, reggae and RnB. His original composition is a tapestry of romance, happiness, betrayal, letting go, heartbreak, hidden passion and liberation. His music voices feelings of love and the triumphs of youth.

Frankie bravely uses his music as a platform to express his deepest thoughts, interests and sexual desires which unfortunately go against the cultural thinking of his beloved country. Anyone from the LGBTQ community in Tanzania face criminal offence for any private or consensual same sex act that is caught. The offence is punishable with life imprisonment

In this week’s episode we discuss the differences between Gender and sexuality. We talk about the fear of the unknown and why people often respond negatively to it. We delve into the religious debate and where the anti anti LGBTQ sentiments stem from. We also touch upon the power of music and its ability to unify, the importance of being true to yourself and finish with a song from this brilliant musician.

Jack Kavanagh is a life coach, motivational speaker, business analyst, a pharmacy masters graduate and a wheelchair user. On the first day of a summer holiday to Portugal back in 2012, Jack dived into the ocean hitting his head off a sand bank and breaking his neck. This left him paralysed from the neck down with less than 15% global muscle function.

Jack has a gift. His mental clarity is refreshing. His outlook on life; Inspirational. Here is a young guy who was left in a wheelchair after a freak accident at the age of 20. He lives with no resentment, no bitterness, no anger. After the event, he went through a transformative time whereby experiencing his rock bottom, he began to rebuild, forming a mind so strong that it made him unbreakable. When there’s a will, there’s always a way and there certainly was when it came to jack.

In this week’s episode we speak about body image issues and the destructive role its playing in young people’s lives. We talk about the importance of using a constructive and positive internal voice when speaking to yourself and how valuable some self-compassion can be in times of stress. We delve into the issue of how society perceive abilities and disabilities, restricting you from being your true authentic self. We touch upon the new era of medicine and tapping into the mind. And finally the importance of gratitude and it shifting your mental framework completely.

Website: https://www.jack-kavanagh.com/

Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMvMW6YNXxI

Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Boundaries-Jack-Kavanagh/dp/B01MYC17XS

Jack Kavanagh is a life coach, motivational speaker, business analyst, a pharmacy masters graduate and a wheelchair user. On the first day of a summer holiday to Portugal back in 2012, Jack dived into the ocean hitting his head off a sand bank and breaking his neck. This left him paralysed from the neck down with less than 15% global muscle function.

Jack has a gift. His mental clarity is refreshing. His outlook on life; Inspirational. Here is a young guy who was left in a wheelchair after a freak accident at the age of 20. He lives with no resentment, no bitterness, no anger. After the event, he went through a transformative time whereby experiencing his rock bottom, he began to rebuild, forming a mind so strong that it made him unbreakable. When there’s a will, there’s always a way and there certainly was when it came to jack.

In this week’s episode we speak about body image issues and the destructive role its playing in young people’s lives. We talk about the importance of using a constructive and positive internal voice when speaking to yourself and how valuable some self-compassion can be in times of stress. We delve into the issue of how society perceive abilities and disabilities, restricting you from being your true authentic self. We touch upon the new era of medicine and tapping into the mind. And finally the importance of gratitude and it shifting your mental framework completely.

Website: https://www.jack-kavanagh.com/

Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMvMW6YNXxI

Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Boundaries-Jack-Kavanagh/dp/B01MYC17XS

In this week’s episode, I speak to Multiple sclerosis sufferer Conor Devine, an Ironman ultra-endurance athlete, and author of 2 best-selling books, a successful business man, a health promotions activist but most importantly a single dad to 2 gorgeous kids.

In the podcast, we cover a wide array of interesting topics circulating around chronic illness and ways to overcome it. We talk about how Conor keeps his condition at bay without medication and on a plant based diet. We speak about engaging your passion, becoming self-reliant and the importance of finding a mentor.

In this week’s episode, I speak to Multiple sclerosis sufferer Conor Devine, an Ironman ultra-endurance athlete, and author of 2 best-selling books, a successful business man, a health promotions activist but most importantly a single dad to 2 gorgeous kids.

In the podcast, we cover a wide array of interesting topics circulating around chronic illness and ways to overcome it. We talk about how Conor keeps his condition at bay without medication and on a plant based diet. We speak about engaging your passion, becoming self-reliant and the importance of finding a mentor.

In this week’s episode, I speak to Multiple sclerosis sufferer Conor Devine, an Ironman ultra-endurance athlete, and author of 2 best-selling books, a successful business man, a health promotions activist but most importantly a single dad to 2 gorgeous kids.

In the podcast, we cover a wide array of interesting topics circulating around chronic illness and ways to overcome it. We talk about how Conor keeps his condition at bay without medication and on a plant based diet. We speak about engaging your passion, becoming self-reliant and the importance of finding a mentor.