MyHealth RCSI episodes

MyHealth RCSI, proudly supported by PRESIDIO, is back with a new season of free community events, expert talks, videos and podcasts – designed to share trusted health information that matters to you.

Along the way, you’ll hear directly from patients and advocates in our communities, as well as from leading researchers and health experts.

Together with PRESIDIO, we are creating a space where lived experience and expert advice come together, helping everyone explore, question and understand their health on their own terms.

You can watch our video episodes here, or listen as a podcast by searching for MyHealth RCSI on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

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2026 episodes

We’re diving into the impact of air pollution on our health, our families, and our communities. Whether you live in a busy city, care about climate justice, or simply want to protect your loved ones, this is a conversation that matters.

We hear from experts who will help us understand how air pollution affects our bodies, and more importantly, what we can do about it.

From small everyday changes to bigger policy shifts, we’ll explore practical steps we can all take to breathe better and push for cleaner, healthier air for everyone.

This episode was recorded in front of a small studio audience on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. Professor Ed Gregg, Head of RCSI's School of Population Health, hosts the discussion. Joining Ed for this important conversation are:

  • Professor Killian Hurley, Associate Professor, RCSI's Department of Medicine and Respiratory Consultant Physician, Beaumont Hospital
  • Professor Debbi Stanistreet, Professor of Public Health, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, RCSI's School of Population Health
  • Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE, advocate for clean air, founder, director and trustee of the Ella Roberta Foundation

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Heart disease affects thousands of people in Ireland every year, but understanding your heart doesn’t have to be complicated.

We talk about everything from the early warning signs of heart trouble, to what happens during a cardiac event, to how you can live well with a long-term heart condition. If you’ve ever wondered what symptoms you shouldn’t ignore, how treatments work or what you can do to protect your heart every day, this conversation is for you.

With insights from cardiology experts, lived experience stories and the Irish Heart Foundation, this episode will leave you feeling better informed and empowered to look after your heart.

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. Professor Hannah McGee, Professor Emeritus, RCSI's School of Population Health hosts the discussion. Joining for this important conversation are:

  • Professor Robert Byrne, Chair of Cardiovascular Research, RCSI and Director of Cardiology, Mater Private Hospital, Dublin
  • Paul Stoneman, Cardiology Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Beaumont Hospital and Honorary Clinical Lecturer, RCSI
  • Sharon Butler, Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champion
  • Stephen Comerford, Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champion
  • Janis Morrissey, Director of Health Promotion, Information and Training, Irish Heart Foundation

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Previous episodes

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