Healthy Mayo Messages

Fri April 3rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In April, isn't it easier? Because the blossom is incredible, but we don't celebrate it enough in this country. In Japan, the cherry blossom, or sakura, is a national obsession, and yet our seasons are just as good as theirs. It begins with blackthorn blossom in February, then fruit tree blossoms in March and April, then the incredible displays of hawthorn in May. Then comes the spring birds. The chiff-chaffs arrive first, then the swallows, the swifts and the house martens. To find

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Thur April 2nd - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Patrick Cavanagh once wrote, to know fully even one field is a lifetime's experience. A gap in a hedge, a smooth rock surfacing a narrow lane, a stream at the junction of four small fields. That, he said, is as much as any man can fully experience. It's a quiet kind of wisdom, an invitation really, to stop chasing the grand or far away. and instead root ourselves in what's already here. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed April 1st - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Borrowing a line from W.B. Yeats's poem, The Second Coming, author Joan Didion titled her book, The Centre Will Not Hold, a phrase capturing the deep unease and societal disintegration of the 1970s. Looking around today, it can feel like those words still echo, conflict, division, uncertainty. And yet alongside the noise, there is another quieter story. To mark the UN's International Day of Happiness, the BBC ran a small experiment in Belfast. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue March 31st - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In a forest, the whole really is greater than the sum of the parts. Plants are attuned to one another's strengths and weaknesses, elegantly giving and taking to attain exquisite balance. There is grace in complexity. Ecologist Susan Simard has spent decades proving just that. In her book, Finding the Mother Tree, she reveals that trees aren't lone survivors, but family members in a living network. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon March 30th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:29:03 GMT

A snail's shell, the curve of a river bend, the full rising moon. Nature loves circles, and so does your brain. From the softness of fruit to the roundness of faces, evolution taught us curves mean comfort, safety, life. Sharp edges warn us, fangs, thorns, claws. So it's no big surprise that neuroscientists have discovered that our brains respond more positively to curved shapes than to straight lines or angles. And yet, our daily environments are full of straight lines, screens, doors, deadlines. To find

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Fri March 27th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Doesn't sitting at your desk sometimes make you feel like you're turning into a sea squirt? It's not just a quirky metaphor, it's a reflection on how movement is critical to brain function. Sea squirts, in their larval stage, have brains to help them swim and hunt. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thur Mar 26th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Words shape the world, but whose words hold the most weight? Right now, truth feels slippery, bent by power, twisted by wealth, shouted over by those with the loudest voices. We see it everywhere, the victim painted as the aggressor, the powerful casting themselves as the oppressed. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed March 25th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Do you know the feeling when you're running on empty, but you didn't realise it until someone else points it out? Maybe you snap at a loved one or find yourself staring at the ceiling at 3am, your mind racing through tomorrow's to-do list. Farmers in particular at this time of year are no strangers to pressure, but they may not recognise when stress is taking its toll. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Message - Tue Mar 24th

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Growing up in Ireland, it wasn't uncommon to hear an adult say, or count your blessings. It might have come as a gentle admonishment when there was excessive giving out, general moaning about the unfairness of our life as a young person. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon March 23rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:42 GMT

There's an old Irish saying, translated, it means, in the shelter of each other the people live. But the word sca also means shadow, giving the phrase another layer of meaning. In each other's shadow we live. This shelter speaks to a truth deeply rooted in Irish life, our interdependence and shared humanity. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri Mar 20th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Have you ever laughed so much your sides hurt — but somehow you felt better afterwards? That feeling may be linked to endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals. Endorphins are released by the brain and nervous system to help us cope with stress, discomfort and physical exertion. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thur March 19th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:26:27 GMT

The supply of bad news can sometimes feel endless. Open your phone, turn on the television, scroll through social media — and the world can look like a place defined by conflict, anger and division. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And when terrible things are happening in the world, there can even be a strange guilt about switching off, about taking a break from the headlines. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed Mar 18th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:25:42 GMT

The day after a celebration often feels different. Let me be useful let me say it well with meaning and tone>

The music fades, the crowds disperse, and life returns to its usual rhythm. In that quieter space, some people notice an unexpected shift — a sense of tiredness, reflection, or even a slight emotional dip. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue Mar 17th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:24:25 GMT

St Patrick’s Day is often celebrated through parades, parties, music and shared pride in Irish culture. Yet beneath the celebration lies a deeper story about resilience and belonging. St Patrick himself experienced profound adversity. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Healht Ireland.

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Mon Mar 16th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:23:26 GMT

Have you ever noticed how some days your mood feels steady and balanced, while other days everything seems to knock you slightly off course?” Part of that emotional steadiness is linked to a chemical in the brain called serotonin, often described as the brain’s natural mood stabiliser.

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Fri March 13th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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Thur March 12th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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Wed March 11th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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Tue March 10th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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Fri March 6th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As we approach the vernal equinox in mid March, something precise and extraordinary happens. The Earth tilts into balance. Day and night briefly stand equal. It’s celestial geometry — and yet its effects ripple through everything. In his book A New Map of Wonders, Caspar Henderson describes standing before before — a murmuration, To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thur March 5th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Some of us catastrophise — that is, on hearing uncertain news, we leap to the worst possible outcome. It is not uncommon. Some people simply do it more often than others. “My manager is away today, but has asked that we have a sit-down tomorrow. He’s booked a room and an hour in both our calendars.” To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed March 4th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The prospect of sitting outside without having your face resurfaced by sleet is still not a real possibility. The rain hasn’t packed it in. The wind hasn’t softened. Coats and scarfs are still needed, But the light is lengthening. You notice it almost accidentally. The evening doesn’t collapse quite as quickly. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue March 3rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:57:32 GMT

There an iconic scent in the move the Girnch where Cindy Loo invites him to down from his mountain lair to The Annual Whoville celebration “Such short notice! The Grinch exclaims. Even if I wanted to go, my schedule wouldn’t allow it.” Lets see, Four o’clock: wallow in self-pity. Four-thirty: stare into the abyss. Five: solve world hunger. Tell no one. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon March 2nd - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:10:50 GMT

How lovely yellow is. It stands for the sun.If you’re anything like me, you’ll be relieved to see even the smallest glimpse of it. It’s been a particularly grey and dismal winter — record-breaking continual rain, hardly a break in the cloud. And yet the daffodils are starting to make an appearance. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri Feb 27th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There is no strength without unity. This Irish proverb speaks to something deep within us all. The knowledge that we are not meant to navigate life alone. In times of struggle, it's very tempting to retreat inward, to believe we must carry our burdens alone. But resilience isn't built in isolation. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thur Feb 26th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Most of us believe we grew up in houses made of bricks and mortar. But an Irish philosopher John Moriarty reminds us we're housed in a great story. The stories of our ancestors, families and landscape as much as any roof over our heads. We carry these stories in our bones. Some bring comfort, others weigh heavy. Sometimes We become trapped in a narrative that no longer serves us, one of self-doubt, regret, or fear. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed Feb 25th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you've already slipped on those ambitious New Year's resolutions, meditating daily, never losing your temper, swearing off social media, you're not alone. And actually, that might be the best thing for you. Grand, absolutist goals tend to crumble quickly. And once they do, we can finally focus on something more realistic. Making the most of the year in a way that actually works. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue Feb 24th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:50:36 GMT

Time can feel like a thief, slipping through our fingers, carrying away the people, places and moments we love. But as Alice comes to realise in Through the Looking Glass, I used to think time was a thief, but I see now it gives before it takes. Every day is a gift, every hour, every minute, every second. Time gives us the chance to love, to learn, to be of service to our own gifts and those of others. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon Feb 23rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:26:45 GMT

Ireland's ancient Brehon laws were rooted in balance, fairness and restoration. Unlike modern legal systems focused on retribution, the Brehon laws sought to heal harm and restore relationships. When someone wronged another, the priority was not just justice, but making things right in a way that allowed both parties and the community to move forward. We can learn a lot from history. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri Feb 20th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:32:00 GMT

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Thurs Feb 19th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:14:00 GMT

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Wed Feb 18th - Health Mayo Message

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:14:34 GMT

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Fri Feb 13th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:18:00 GMT

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Thurs Feb 12th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:05:00 GMT

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Wed Feb 11th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:06:00 GMT

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Tues Feb 10th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:57:55 GMT

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Mon Feb 9th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:56:41 GMT

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Fri Feb 6th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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Thur Feb 5th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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Wed Feb 4th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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Tue Feb 3rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:45:43 GMT

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Fri Jan 30th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Road Sign

There’s something immediately disarming about that cartoon image: a man driving toward a desert, warned by a sign that reads, “You and your own tedious thoughts next 200 miles.” It’s funny because it’s accurate. Most of us recognise that stretch of road. The place where distraction runs out and the mind, unaccompanied, begins to talk to itself. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thur Jan 29th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There’s a line often attributed to Hildegard of Bingen that reads:

“Even in a world that is being shipwrecked, remain brave and strong.”Scholars tell us this isn’t a word-for-word quotation. It’s a modern paraphrase drawn from her letters, written during periods of famine, disease, political upheaval, and deep moral uncertainty in the 12th century. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed Jan 28th - healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

One of the best and simplest ways to activate your relaxation response is to slow your breathing right down. Aim for around six breaths per minute. This is the sweet spot where your breathing rate aligns with other rhythms in the body. The body’s relaxation response is part of the parasympathetic nervous system — a network of nerve fibres that connects and regulates organs throughout the body. Activating this system helps you to rest and digest, repair and restore, renew, recharge and reset. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue Jan 27th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Howard Thurman an American author, philosopher and civil rights leader. once offered an interesting idea to contemplate :

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” t’s tempting to hear this as a call to abandon responsibility. But Thurman meant something subtler. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon Jan 26th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:03:11 GMT

For decades, the Beckhams’ public image rested on warmth, unity and aspirational family life, with their children placed front and center. Their children grew up photographed, captioned and showcased at every stage. Now, their oldest is trying to assert boundaries, he appears to be realizing that even his pain is processed through the same machinery. His estrangement itself has become content —To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri Jan 23rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The suggestion is that 2026 could be the year you spend more time doing what you want. That the new year might be the moment we commit to giving more of our finite hours to what we genuinely enjoy — to what seizes our interest and makes us feel vividly alive. That this could be the year you stop trying quite so hard to turn yourself into a better person, and focus instead on leading a more absorbing life. To find out more, tune into hear Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thur Jan 22nd - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:41:58 GMT

Have you noticed how much it matters to be right? There’s a story about a little boy talking to his teacher about whales. The teacher says it’s physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human — even though it’s huge, its throat is very small. The boy says, “But a whale swallowed Jonah.” The teacher says, “That didn’t happen — a whale can’t swallow a human.” The boy says, “Well, when I get to heaven, I’ll ask Jonah.” The teacher says, “But what if he went to hell?” And the boy says, “You ask him.” To find out more, tune into hear Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed Jan 21st - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:53:50 GMT

We are, quite literally, built to respond to green. The human eye is most sensitive to green light. Our retinas contain cone cells — called M-cones — tuned especially to green wavelengths. That means green takes less effort for the brain to process than red or blue. To find out more, tune into hear Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue Jan 20th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:03:29 GMT

The time we have at our disposal each day is elastic, Proust claimed. It sounds an odd remark. Surely we have precisely 24 hours, no more and no less. Even the occasional leap second — introduced to keep calendars accurate — hardly alters the fixed time we have each day on Earth. To find out more, tune into hear Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon Jan 19th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:16:32 GMT

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Fri Jan 16th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When I was around eight years old, my classmates and I found an Emperor moth cocoon. It was late winter; but there were still doily snowflakes taped to the schoolroom window panes. We gave it to our teacher, and he held the bronzy gold oval-shaped bundle up to the class for inspection. To find out more, tune into hear Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thur Jan 15th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

During the 1950s in South East Asia and extraordinary discovery was mad. There was a huge statue of the Buddha. It was made of plaster and clay — not especially handsome — but it was loved for its staying power by people. For many years it simply stood, weathering time and the elements. Then there was a long dry period, and a crack appeared in the statue. To find out more, tune into hear Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed Jan 14th - healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:02:42 GMT

Your terrifying word of the day is “microtasking,” and it comes courtesy of one of those relentlessly perky DIY blogs devoted to hacking your entire existence into ever greater productivity, efficiency and time management — because if that’s not the meaning of modern life, what is? To find out more, tune into hear Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue Jan 13th - healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Winter is associated with the first stage of transformation. This is the stage of dissolution, where the old structures and patterns are broken down and released. It is a period of darkness and stillness, a time to reflect on what needs to be let go in order to make space for new growth. To find out more, tune into hear Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon Jan 12th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:17:24 GMT

Behind the seductive lure of “New Year, New You” lies another mistake: the idea that what we need, in order finally to change, is one last heroic push of willpower. Presumably, January — with its fresh starts and clean slates — will supply it. The assumption is that you’re like a heavy rock perched above the Valley of Achievement, Productivity and Clean Eating. All you need is a good shove. To find out more, tune into hear Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed Dec 24th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Here is this Christmas Eve's Healthy Mayo Message, in association with Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue Dec 23rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Mon Dec 22nd - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Fri Dec 19th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Thur Dec 18th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Wed Dec 17th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Tue Dec 16th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:08:57 GMT

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Mon Dec 15th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Fri Dec 12th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Thur Dec 11th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Wed Dec 10th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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Tue Dec 9th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Mon Dec 8th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:34:26 GMT

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Fri Dec 5th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:07:35 GMT

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Thurs Dec 4th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:57 GMT

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Wed Dec 3rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:45:42 GMT

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Tues Dec 2nd - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:11:56 GMT

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Mon Dec 1st - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:41:43 GMT

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Fri Nov 28th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Thur Nov 27th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Wed Nov 26th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Tue Nov 25th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Mon Nov 24th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:11:54 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Message - Fri Nov 21st

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Hope is one of the most powerful forces in mental health recovery.

In addiction programmes and beyond, its message is simple: believe that change is possible.

This principle sits under the 12-step programme, where Step Two speaks of trusting a power greater than ourselves — which is really a language of hope, not helplessness. To find out more, tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Message - Thur Nov 20th

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Self-care isn’t all blankets and bubble baths. At its heart, it’s self-compassion — not just kinder thoughts, but kinder behaviour. A friend of mine, currently undergoing cancer treatment, shared a practice that has steadied him through some of his hardest mornings. “The night before a hospital appointment, I barely sleep,” he said. “So now I slow everything down and ask myself a few questions.” To find out more, tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Message - Wed Nov 19th

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:05:55 GMT

We depend on our minds for everything we do — decision-making, relationships, creativity — yet most of us were never taught how to look after them. We learned to brush our teeth, wash our hands, eat our vegetables. But when it comes to emotions, stress, and inner life, we’re often left to figure it out alone. To find out more, tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue Nov 18th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

“How to feel bad” sounds like the last thing any of us need — but it’s one of the most important skills for mental health.

When we feel low, many of us respond by judging ourselves or getting angry at the feeling.

Psychologists note this is like discovering your arm is sore and deciding to slam your hand in a door.

It doesn’t help. It only deepens distress.

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Mon Nov 17th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:42:11 GMT

“To thine own self be true,” wrote Shakespeare — but how do we actually do that?

One way is to pause and check in with the self we’re trying to be true to, That means tuning into our body, rather than our busy, chattering mind.

Let’s try it now.

For the next 10 seconds, turn your attention to your thoughts. What do you hear?

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Fri Nov 7th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Thur Nov 6th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Wed Nov 5th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Tue Nov 4th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Mon Nov 3rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:02:24 GMT

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Fri Oct 31st - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Thur Oct 30th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Wed Oct 29th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:55:36 GMT

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Tue Oct 28th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:24:34 GMT

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Fri Oct 24th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Thur Oct 23rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Wed Oct 22nd - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Tue Oct 21st - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Mon Oct 20th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:04:25 GMT

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Fri Oct 17th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Thur Oct 16th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Wed Oct 15th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Tue Oct 14th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:37:41 GMT

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Mon Oct 13th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:07:36 GMT

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Fri Oct 10th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Today, let’s take a moment to pause — to step out of the rush — and remember what truly matters: our mental well-being.

World Mental Health Day isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder, a global pause, an invitation to reflect on what it means to truly be well.

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Thur Oct 9th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

There was a time when psychiatric hospitals were places of silence and separation.

Dr David Enoch, a coal-miner’s son from south Wales, helped open those walls.

In the 1960s, he worked with Barbara Robb, whose book Sans Everything exposed abuse in long-stay wards. Ministers tried to dismiss it. Enoch didn’t.

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Wed Oct 8th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The poet Ted Hughes once dreamt that a flaming fox walked into his room, stood upright, and pressed a burning paw-print onto his unfinished page.

Then it looked at him and said, “You are killing us.”

In his poem The Thought-Fox, Hughes describes that same moment before creation — when the world is still and waiting.

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Tue Oct 7th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Layne Beachley won seven world surfing titles — six of them in a row.

From the outside, she looked unstoppable. But inside, she was running on fear.

She called those wins her “fear-based world titles,” driven by the belief that she wasn’t yet enough. “I realised what I was chasing wasn’t victory,” she said. “It was self-worth.”

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Mon Oct 6th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:10:14 GMT

Manchánj Magan had a rare way of seeing — as though the world were one great conversation between mind, body, and landscape.

He travelled widely, from South America to Greenland, seeking places where language, myth, and nature still spoke to one another.

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Fri May 30th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 30 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Thur May 29th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Wed May 28th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 28 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Check out this morning's Healthy Mayo Message, titled - Birdsong.

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Tue May 27th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Mon May 26th- Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 26 May 2025 09:03:03 GMT

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Fri May 23rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 23 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Sometimes, a person lashes out—and it isn’t really about the person standing in front of them.

But that’s who catches the fallout.

Angry, overwhelmed, and tightly wound in a world that feels out of control. They find a target: someone nearby.

They are act inappropriately they don’t care what they say or to whom. It is a bridge too far.

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Thur May 22nd - Healthy Mao Message

Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In Inside Out, Joy spends most of the film trying to keep Sadness out of the picture. She wants Riley, the young girl they both live inside, to stay upbeat. But the turning point comes when Joy realizes: it’s Sadness who brings connection. When Riley finally feels her pain, she’s able to ask for help—and begin to heal .To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed May 21st - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

I recently met a woman who had lost her husband to suicide. And though she stood there, speaking and holding herself upright, you could see it—she was utterly broken.

I had there myself, having lost my own brother the same way. I tried, gently, to offer something—comfort, maybe understanding. But she could barely take in my words. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue May 20th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Have you ever faced a truth about yourself that felt… too heavy to hold?

There’s a moment in The Two Popes where Pope Benedict says, “Truth may be vital, but without love, it is unbearable.” It’s a quiet line, but it lands deep.

Because sometimes, what hurts most isn’t the truth itself—it’s the way we treat ourselves for not being perfect.

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Mon May 19th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:37:05 GMT

"Hello darkness, my old friend…”

It’s a haunting opening, isn’t it? Not just because of the melody, but because of the truth behind it.

In The Sound of Silence, Simon & Garfunkel speak to a kind of quiet that isn’t peaceful—but lonely. A world full of noise, but starved of meaning.

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People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening.” To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri May 16th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 16 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

There’s something quietly healing about an Irish summer. Not the blaze of heat or long guarantees of sun — but something gentler, more rooted. A softness in the light. A scent in the air. May arrives with its sudden warmth, a kindness in the breeze, and the stretch in the evenings that invite us to linger.

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Thur May 15th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Elderflower, wild garlic, cow parsley — three plants that quietly mark this moment in the Irish landscape. You might spot them on a shady lane, along a damp riverbank, or at the edge of a woodland path. To the hurried eye, they blur into the background. But pause, and each reveals itself: elderflower with its soft, creamy clusters; wild garlic with its broad leaves and delicate white stars; cow parsley, tall and feathery, almost always dancing in the breeze. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed May 14th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

It’s one thing to declutter—it’s another thing to stay clear. Big clean-outs feel satisfying. You donate, recycle, maybe even rearrange. But unless something changes in your daily rhythm, the clutter slowly returns—on shelves, in drawers, in your mind. What keeps the space open isn’t discipline. It’s ritual. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue May 13th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

There’s a bird we saw this week — not rare, not grand — just a starling. But in the right light, it was ebullient and sleek.That phrase stayed with me. Because what is a starling, really? A bird so often overlooked, yet shimmering with iridescence — green, purple, bronze — feathers slicked down like wet ink. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon May 12th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 12 May 2025 11:23:34 GMT

Some things feel impossible—until they don’t.

Melissa Harrison once stood in a garden, unable to name more than two birdsongs. Now she knows a Chiffchaff from a chiffinch.

Not because she’s gifted—but because she paid attention. She gave it time. She was willing to begin.

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Fri May 9th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 09 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Have you ever felt a hunger that wasn’t for food… a loneliness that no crowd could fill? John Moriarty called that a soul-deep ache. A longing for meaning in a world that had forgotten how to dream. If you have you are not alone. "We are not primarily rational creatures," he said. "We are mythological ones." To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland

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Thur May 8th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 08 May 2025 08:35:52 GMT

The curlew’s cry — long, looping, otherworldly — is a sound that seems to come from deep time, the song of the land itself. If you’ve ever stood in a bog in late spring, wind brushing the heather, light rippling across pools of peat-dark water, and heard that call, you’ll know what I mean. It rises like breath from the earth — not loud, not lost, but living. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland

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Tue May 6th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 06 May 2025 08:21:59 GMT

There’s something quietly healing about an Irish summer. Not the blaze of heat or the hard certainty of sun — but something gentler, more rooted. A softness in the light. A scent in the air. May arrives with its sudden warmth, a kindness in the breeze, and the first stretch of evenings that invite you to linger. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri Mayo 2nd - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 02 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Thur May 1st - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Wed April 30th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:25:33 GMT

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Tue April 29th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:21:59 GMT

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Mon April 28th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:03:11 GMT

"Sometimes change arrives on wings", nature write Melissa Harrison spots her first butterfly of the year.

It drifts across the path in front of her. White and flickering with bright orange at the tips of its wings like tiny flames.

It's the first of the season to emerge...

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Fri April 25th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

When Pope Francis was asked early in his papacy who he really was, he didn’t list his titles or roles.

He paused and said simply, “I am a sinner.” It wasn’t self-deprecating—it was honest. Grounded. Human.

When asked about others who lived differently from Church teachings, he replied: “Who am I to judge?” Those five words sent ripples across the world.

Not because they changed doctrine, but because they modelled something rarer: humility.

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Thu April 24th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

When Elon Musk recently claimed that empathy is the "fundamental weakness of Western civilisation," it sent a ripple across the internet.

It’s a bold, unsettling claim—one that seems to fly in the face of everything we know about human connection, compassion, and cooperation.

But maybe that’s the point.

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Wed April 23rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

As I struggle to open the gate, I glance down—and there it is. Frogspawn. Clumps of it, floating like grey, slimy sponges on the surface of a puddle.

I crouch down to be close to it. To the beginning of new life.

That’s Michael Morpurgo, writing from his farm in Devon, where he’s lived for more than forty years. In his latest book Spring: The Story of a Season, he watches lambs being born, listens to birdsong in his dressing gown, and lets the changing light pull him forward—gently.

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Tue April 22nd - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:53:59 GMT

Someone says something that cuts. A friend pulls away. A manager puts you down. And quietly—maybe without realising—you start to carry it. You replay the moment. You turn it over. And then… you hold onto it. But , “Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die. ”To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri April 18th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Thur April 17th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Wed April 16th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Tue April 15th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:20:37 GMT

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Mon April 14th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Fri April 11th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

If you go for a walk in any wood today, you will hear the first of our summer migrant birds that we hear each year around April.

The ChiffChaff is not always the first to arrive, but it is the first one that we hear sing and has a very distinctive call.

This is why the first hearing of a chiffchaff moves us to hope he is a symbol, a promise, an assurance of what's to come.

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Thur April 10th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Borrowing a line from W.B. Yeats’s Poem; The Second Coming, author Joan Didion titled her book The Centre Will Not Hold—a phrase capturing the deep unease and societal disintegration of the 1970s.

Looking around today, it can feel like those words still echo—conflict, division, uncertainty.

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Wed April 9th - Health Mayo Message

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In April, it’s easier isn't it? —because the blossom is incredible. And we don’t celebrate it enough in this country.

In Japan, the cherry blossom or Sakura is a national obsession. And yet, our seasons are just as good as theirs.

It begins with blackthorn blossom in February, then fruit trees blossoms in March and April, then the incredible displays of hawthorn in May.

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Tue April 8th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Patrick Kavanagh once wrote, “To know fully even one field is a lifetime’s experience.” A gap in a hedge.

A smooth rock surfacing a narrow lane. A stream at the junction of four small fields. “That,” he said, “is as much as a man can fully experience.”it’s a quiet kind of wisdom—an invitation to stop chasing the grand or faraway, and instead root ourselves in what’s already here. And what better time than April?

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Mon April 7th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

A snail’s shell. The curve of a river bend. The full, rising moon.

Nature loves circles—and so does your brain. From the softness of fruit to the roundness of faces, evolution taught us: curves mean comfort. Safety. Life. Sharp edges warn us—fangs, thorns, claws.

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Fri April 4th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Thu April 3rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Wed April 2nd - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Tue April 1st - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Mon March 31st - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:49:05 GMT

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Fri March 28th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Thu March 27th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Wed March 26th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:14:00 GMT

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Tue March 25th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:41:50 GMT

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Mon March 24th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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Fri March 21st - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:58:00 GMT

When Bill Beswick began working with Derby County FC, sport psychology in football was unheard of. There was no template, no clear role—just skepticism. Players dismissed him as a “shrink,” to which he famously replied, “I’m here to stretch you not shrink you.” To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thu March 20th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:59:00 GMT

Have you ever noticed how just looking at a flower can shift something in you—like a quiet, invisible kind of magic? It’s not just in your head. Science backs it up. We’ve long had an instinctive bond with flowers—nurturing them, smelling them, painting them, gifting them. To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed March 19th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:20:15 GMT

The story of the three bricklayers is also a metaphor on the power of purpose, where the “cathedral builder,” demonstrates a personal expression of purpose that transforms his attitude and gives a higher meaning to his work. Another term for purpose we use in ministry circles is “calling.” To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue March 18th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:09:40 GMT

I recently watched footage of grizzly bear, Boo, emerging from hibernation, looking about as groggy and horrified by the harsh spring light as many feel after too many lemonades the night before. "He's feeling it," his caregiver said jovially. BOO on the other hand looked supremely unimpressed. To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri March 14th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:15:46 GMT

"Ní neart go cur le chéile" —there is no strength without unity. This Irish proverb speaks to something deep in us: the knowledge that we are not meant to navigate life alone. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thur March 13th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:15:59 GMT

The nature writer Barry Lopez writes that protecting nature “will require that we reimagine our lives... a humanity we’ve not yet mustered, and a grace we were not aware we desired until we had tasted it.” No endeavour could be more crucial. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed March 12th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:57:30 GMT

Words shape the world, but whose words hold the most weight? Right now, truth feels slippery—bent by power, twisted by wealth, shouted over by those with the loudest voices. We see it everywhere: the victim painted as the aggressor, the powerful casting themselves as the oppressed. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue March 11th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:13:41 GMT

Ireland’s ancient Brehon Laws were rooted in balance, fairness, and restoration—. Unlike modern legal systems focused on retribution, the Brehon Laws sought to heal harm and restore relationships. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon March 10th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:36:55 GMT

There is a moment, just before spring truly arrives, when the light begins to linger. At first, we barely notice—another minute in the morning, a golden sliver stretching the evening. But then, suddenly, we feel it. The earth is tilting toward warmth again, and something within us stirs. To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri March 7th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Why does hope persist, even in our darkest moments? Emily Dickinson captured its quiet resilience in her poem “Hope is the thing with feathers”, describing it as a bird that “perches in the soul” and sings sweetly, even in the fiercest storm. Hope doesn’t demand anything from us—it simply endures. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thu March 6th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Time can feel like a thief, slipping through our fingers, carrying away the people, places, and moments we love. But as Alice comes to realize in Through the Looking Glass, time is not only about loss—it is also about what it gives before it takes. Every day, every hour, every moment is a gift, even if we don’t always see it that way.

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Wed March 5th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

The Japanese art of kintsugi teaches that broken things can become even more beautiful. Instead of discarding shattered pottery, artisans mend the cracks with lacquer mixed with gold, highlighting the fractures rather than hiding them. The result?

A piece that is not only repaired but transformed—its history made visible, its flaws turned into art. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue March 4th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:44:22 GMT

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on an ancient idea: the dichotomy of control. “Some things are within our power, while others are not,” wrote Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher. Obvious, perhaps—but we ignore this daily, leading to unnecessary stress. Trying to control the uncontrollable is a losing battle. Instead, we should focus on what’s within our grasp. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon March 3rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:03:30 GMT

Ever feel like the world is full of people who believe completely wrong things—whether it's about climate change or politics? It’s easy to think they are the problem, but what if we’re all guilty of the same thing?

To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri Feb 28th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Most of us believe we grow up in houses made of bricks and mortar. But as Irish philosopher John Moriarty reminds us, we are housed in a great story. The stories of our ancestors, families, and land shape us as much as any roof over our heads. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thu Feb 27th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Irish writers and thinkers have long understood the healing power of nature. John O’Donohue, the poet and philosopher, wrote, “Landscape has a secret and silent memory, a narrative of presence where your soul finds an echo.” To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed Feb 26th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Winter brings long, dark nights that can make us feel they are never-ending. But as the Irish saying goes, This too shall pass—.Just as we experience the temporary nature of winter, so too can we experience the temporary nature of our doubts and fears. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue Feb 25th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

If you sometimes think , “I’m too old to learn something new” you’re not alone. But Recent research tells a different story. María Llorens-Martín and her team at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid have shown that the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for memory and learning, continues to grow new neurons throughout our lives. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon Feb 24th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

There’s an old Irish saying: “Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.” Translated, it means, “In the shelter of each other, the people live.” But the word “scáth” also means “shadow,” giving the phrase another layer of meaning: “In each other’s shadow, we live.” To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Fri Feb 21st - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

"Not all who wander are lost,", an odd but meaningful quote from JRR Tolkien . A simple walk can help us feel calm, present, and more connected to ourselves—especially when we walk mindfully. By immersing ourselves in nature, we return to our daily lives feeling grounded and uplifted. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Thu Feb 20th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Do you ever catch yourself running negative thoughts on repeat? I’m lazy. I’m selfish. I should have done better. I’m not smart enough. You’re not alone. These thoughts creep in, especially when our energy is low or when lingering shame feels too heavy to unpack. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Wed Feb 19th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

If you’ve already slipped on those ambitious New Year’s resolutions—meditating daily, never losing your temper, swearing off social media—you’re not alone. And actually, that might be the best thing for you. Grand, absolutist goals tend to crumble quickly, and once they do, we can finally focus on something more realistic: making the most of the year in a way that actually works. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Tue Feb 18th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:22:17 GMT

February light carries a quiet promise. It is different from the dim glow of January —brighter, fresher, stretching further across the cold landscape. As the sun lingers a little longer each day, it stirs the earth, warming buds hidden beneath frost, whispering of Imbolc, of renewal, of the slow return of spring. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Mon Feb 17th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:33:10 GMT

We rely on our minds for everything—decisions, creativity, relationships—yet we’re rarely taught how to care for them. We learn to brush our teeth, eat well, wash our hands. But what about tending to our thoughts, emotions, and resilience? To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio.

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Fri Feb 14th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:22:00 GMT

Our life’s can be busy. Have you ever felt that you don’t have enough hours in the day? And if I had more time I would love to exercise more! For a variety of reasons it can sometimes be challenging to consistently commit to visiting a gym, going for a run, having a swim or attending a keep fit class. To find out more, tune into Kevin Fenton from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with Mental Health Ireland

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Thu Feb 13th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:26:00 GMT

“Learning to say “No” to avoid burnout Sometimes we can find it difficult to say “No” to the people in our lives. Sometimes our friends, family, work colleagues or children can present us with a list of demands that we neither have the time nor the energy to meet-but we struggle on regardless, afraid of saying no; afraid of “letting the side down”.To find out more, tune into Billy from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with Mental Health Ireland

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Wed Feb 12th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Scrolling -DIGITAL DETOX

Emma used to reach for her phone before her eyes were even fully open. A quick check turned into an hour of scrolling. At work, she couldn’t focus. At home, she barely heard her family over the endless pings. To find out more, tune into Lara McNicholas from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with Mental Health Ireland

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Tue Feb 11th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:34:57 GMT

Self-Advocacy – Speaking Up For Me

Why do some of us struggle with speaking up for ourselves? How often have we been in a position and wished that we had communicated our needs better or expressed our views assertively?

To find out more, tune into Kevin Fenton from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with Mental Health Ireland

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Mon Feb 10th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:10:29 GMT

Building a gratitude practice. We often hear it said, especially in difficult times and in times of hardship, “sure, we have to be grateful” But what exactly do we mean when we talk about gratitude? To find out more tune into Billy from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with Mental Health Ireland

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Fri Feb 7th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:25:00 GMT

The Power of Positive Motivation

Let me ask you something: What’s one thing, no matter how small, that gets you moving or creates a spark in you?

Maybe it’s a song, a goal, a dream—maybe it’s just knowing you made it through yesterday.

To find out more tune into Karen Mchale from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with mental health Ireland

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Thur Feb 6th - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:24:00 GMT

Living with Depression – and Beyond

Maybe you know.. what it feels like to live with depression.

Maybe you're supporting someone who does. Or maybe you're just curious about how people find their way through.

Let me ask you—how are you, really?

To find out more tune into Karen Mchale from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with mental health Ireland

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Wed Feb 5th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:25:00 GMT

The Power of Self-Talk

Have you ever stopped to notice the story you tell yourself every day?

The way you speak to yourself—your inner voice—it shapes how you feel, what you believe, and even what you think is possible.

To find out more tune into Karen Mchale from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with mental health Ireland.

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Tue Feb 4th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:06:46 GMT

Hope on the Horizon

Hey, you. Yes, you. Take a deep breath. Right now, wherever you are, whatever you're feeling—just pause for a second.

Life has a way of throwing storms to us, and sometimes, it feels like they'll never pass. But you’ve made it through every tough day so far.

That’s resilience. Even if you don’t feel it, it’s there inside you.

To find out more tune into Karen Mchale from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with mental health Ireland

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Fri Jan 31st - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

What if the secret to a meaningful life wasn’t about doing more—but about focusing on less? Focus isn’t just about what we choose to pay attention to; it’s about what we choose to block out. Saying “no” can feel like an act of rebellion. And Learning to say “no” is actually a superpower. It protects one of our most value asset. Our focus. To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio.

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Thu Jan 30th - healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Our ancestors savoured both the light and the dark. Winter was sometimes seen as a third space. Darkness was associated with new beginnings, and the potential of the seed buried below ground. In ancient mythology and folklore, the wisdom of darkness is often expressed by the powerful goddess figure known as the Cailleach. To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio.

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Wed Jan 29th - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

How we spend our days is, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and that one, is what we are doing with our lives. A loose plan for the day defends us from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labour with both hands a section at a time. To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio.

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Tue Jan 28th - healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:44:59 GMT

Awe doesn’t need vastness. It’s in the intricate beauty of a spider’s web, the kindness of a stranger, or the fleeting brilliance of a crack of thunder. This feeling, often called “the sublime,” is what the Romantics described as the collision between our inner world and the natural world—an overwhelming moment of wonder. To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio.

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Mon Jan 27th - Healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:43:49 GMT

Anne Brontë once wrote:

"I love the silent hour of night,

For blissful dreams may then arise,

Revealing to my charmed sight

What may not bless my waking eyes."

Many of history’s most imaginative minds—writers, philosophers, and even Nobel Prize winners—found inspiration in the quiet embrace of dim light. Working by candlelight or taking early morning winter walks seemed to unlock their creativity. Now, science offers an explanation. To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio.

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Fri Jan 24th - Healthy Mayo Message

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Winter often brings long, dark nights that make us feel the weight of solitude. But as the saying goes this too will pass. Just as we experience the temporary nature of winter, so too can we can we experience the temporary nature of our doubts and fear. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio

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Thu Jan 23rd - Healthy Mayo Message

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Awe is often misunderstood these days—teens get a bad rap for using “awesome” to describe a song or a coffee, but the true essence of awe runs deep. At the heart of Awe is the feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. How is that of any relevance to us? To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio

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Wed Jan 22nd - Healthy Mayo Message

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

What would it take to see the world as part of your team? Our street cleaner, our delivery drivers, the technician braving the storms to restore electricity—what if we recognized them as teammates in a shared enterprise? To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio

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Tue Jan 21st - healthy Mayo Message

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:48:02 GMT

Have you ever asked yourself, “What would I do if I weren’t afraid?” Or, “What if money weren’t a problem?” While the world may not function without these worries, asking these questions allows you to hear a different part of yourself. When we step aside from the usual anxieties and pressures, we unlock new insights about what truly matters. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio

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Mon Jan 20th - Healthy Mayo Message

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:57:43 GMT

Growing up in Ireland, it wasn’t uncommon to hear an adult say. Bheith buioch bheannachtaí or count your blessings. it might have come as a gentle admonishment—when there was excessive giving out general moaning about the unfairness of our life as a young person. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland on Midwest Radio

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Dec 24th

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:05:11 GMT

"A Christmas Childhood" by Patrick Kavanagh

One side of the potato-pits was white with frost –

How wonderful that was, how wonderful!

And when we put our ears to the paling-post

The music that came out was magical.

To hear more, tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland reminding you that your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

Wishing you a peaceful and prosperous Christmas.

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Healthy Mayo Monday Dec 23rd

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:03:28 GMT

Christmas stirs up a heady mix of memories and expectations—a tangle of nostalgia, longing, and inevitable disappointments. For many, the season echoes with childhood memories, some magical, others bittersweet. We carry these into our own celebrations, trying to recreate or rewrite them. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health reminding you that your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

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Healthy Mayo Friday Dec 20th

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:12:32 GMT

As the winter solstice approaches tomorrow, the longest night of the year draws a quiet curtain over the earth, inviting stillness. This ancient turning point in the calendar marks a moment to pause, reflect, and honor the rhythms of nature. Amid the festive bustle of the season, embracing the solstice offers a rare opportunity to step outside the hum of obligation and reconnect with the world around us. To find out more tune into Teresa from mental Health Ireland reminding you that your mental health is just as important as your physical health

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Dec 19th

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:10:55 GMT

For years, I believed Christmas loneliness was a private matter, something to endure in silence. Now, I know its power wanes when shared. Each time I’ve spoken about it, others reveal their own version of festive solitude—each unique, yet deeply familiar. So if you are feeling a sense of loss or loneliness or disappointment you are not alone. This is Teresa from Mental Health Ireland reminding you that your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Dec 18th

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:06:37 GMT

The festive season isn’t always as glossy as the adverts suggest. Big family dinners, perfect moments, and unbroken cheer don’t always happen. Life changes, traditions evolve, and loneliness can linger. Yet, in this shifting landscape, there’s room to create something uniquely our own. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland reminding you your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Dec 17th

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:02:19 GMT

Beth Kempton offers a poignant reminder in her book Calm Christmas: "We will all experience an empty chair at the table someday. Eventually, that empty chair will be ours. Christmas can be an opportunity to pause and acknowledge that fact, to give thanks and to remember." To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland reminding you that your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

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Healthy Mayo Monday Dec 16th

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:35:50 GMT

The Christmas tree stands tall, more than just a decoration—it’s a gateway to the past, an anchor for the present, and a promise of what’s yet to come. Each ornament tells a story, a tiny time capsule strung up on branches that carry the weight of memory. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland reminding you that your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

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Healthy Mayo Friday Dec 13th

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:52:57 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Dec 11th

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:53:06 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Dec 12th

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:51:51 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Dec 10th

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:49:49 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Mon Dec 9th

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:42:25 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Friday Dec 6th

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:17:30 GMT

The room was quiet at first, just the faint hum of a Christmas playlist playing in the background. Boxes of ornaments, tangled lights, and strands of garland lay scattered across the floor. “Okay,” Sarah said, clapping her hands. “Let’s do this!” To find our more tune into Lara McNicholas from the Mayo Recovery College……in partnership with Mental Health Ireland

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Dec 5th

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:15:09 GMT

Mary and Joan were neighbours in a picturesque rural community. Both had retired from their careers within a year of each other. They often passed each other on the road while out walking. While pleased to have more time to do certain things, they bemoaned the fact that there was no local community group to join that catered for people of their age. Over time this conversation was repeated on several occasions. To find out more this is Kevin Fenton from the Mayo Recovery College… in partnership with Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Dec 4th

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:14:29 GMT

A man called James was laid off from his job when the business he worked for ceased trading. He enjoyed everything about his chosen profession - the tasks he did, his daily walk to and from work and his connection with colleagues. Without it, a void was left in his life. To find out more tune into Kevin Fenton from the Mayo Recovery College… in partnership with Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Dec 3rd

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:08:59 GMT

Sometimes, the most ordinary days can reveal extraordinary moments. This is the story of mum Sophie and her teenage daughter, Emma“Ready?” mum asked. Emma groaned from the couch, phone in hand. “Mom!! Why can’t we just order the clothes online?” Mum smiled. “Because it’s not just about shopping—it’s about us spending time together. Come on, it’ll be fun. “Reluctantly, Emma got up. To find our more tune into Karen McHale from the Mayo Recovery College… in partnership with Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday Dec 2nd

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:08:01 GMT

In a little village tucked between rolling hills, there lived a father and daughter Henry and Lily. They loved each other; however, they had grown distant as life had filled their days with busyness and distractions. One crisp winter morning, Lily asked, “Dad, will you walk with me to the corner field” Surprised, Henry nodded. They hadn’t gone for a walk together in a long time. To find out more tune into Karen McHale from the Mayo Recovery College… in partnership with Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday Nov 29th

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:14:05 GMT

Cravings are a normal part of recovery, but they don’t last for long and they do pass. Mindfulness is a great way to manage cravings as they come and go. The next time you feel an urge, pause. Take a deep breath, and focus on the present moment. To find out more, tune into Mags Dillon Recovery Co-ordinator with the Western Region Drug & Alcohol Task Force in partnership with Healthy Mayo helping you to make the healthier choice easier. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Nov 28th

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:09:21 GMT

In recovery, daily routine and structure is essential. Having a daily routine can help you stay focused, minimize stress, and give you a sense of purpose. Start by setting simple, achievable goals for your day. This could be waking up at the same time, making your bed, preparing healthy meals, or assigning time for self-care like physical activity, reading or mindfulness. To find out more, tune into Mags Dillon Recovery Co-ordinator with the Western Region Drug & Alcohol Task Force in partnership with Healthy Mayo helping you to make the healthier choice easier. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Nov 27th

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:09:03 GMT

No one should go through recovery alone. A strong support system is your safety net, helping you stay on track when things get challenging. So, who could be in your support network? Think about maybe close family members, trusted friends, a person in recovery or a recovery group. To find out more, tune into Mags Dillon Recovery Co-ordinator with the Western Region Drug & Alcohol Task Force in partnership with Healthy Mayo helping you to make the healthier choice easier. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Nov 26th

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:09:49 GMT

Triggers can be people, places, things or situations that make you want to use alcohol or drugs. Triggers can be emotional, such as stress or loneliness, or environmental, like a passing a certain shop or bar or attending a social event. The first step in managing your recovery is to become aware of your personal triggers. To find out more, tune into Mags Dillon Recovery Co-ordinator with the Western Region Drug & Alcohol Task Force in partnership with Healthy Mayo helping you to make the healthier choice easier. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday Nov 25th

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:31:44 GMT

Exercise is a powerful tool for both your body and mind. Not only does it help reduce stress and improve your mood, but it also gives you something positive to focus on during recovery. Whether it's walking, running, cycling, the gym or yoga, physical activity helps your brain naturally release endorphins—those feel-good chemicals can reduce cravings and boost your sense of well-being. To find out more, tune into Mags Dillon Recovery Co-ordinator with the Western Region Drug & Alcohol Task Force in partnership with Healthy Mayo helping you to make the healthier choice easier. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday Nov 22nd

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:11:39 GMT

The story of the boiling frog is often used as a metaphor to illustrate how people sometimes fail to notice gradual changes in harmful situations until it's too late. Here’s how it goes: If you place a frog in a pot of boiling water, it will immediately jump out, sensing the intense heat and imminent danger.To find out more tune into Teresa from mentalhealthireland.ie if you are affected by domestic violence please call Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900 they provide support in 240 languages.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Nov 21st

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:06:28 GMT

We once had al belief that women shouldn't vote. Not so long ago, society widely accepted the idea that women were somehow “unsuited” for political decision-making, seen as too emotional or uninformed for such responsibility. To find out more tune into Teresa from mentalhealthireland.ie if you are affected by domestic violence please call Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900 they provide support in 240 languages.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Nov 20th

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:09:57 GMT

“Why doesn’t she just leave?” This question often arises from those on the outside of domestic violence, where the complexities aren’t as visible. For many women, like Siobhan, the answer lies in what she calls “invisible chains”—powerful, unseen ties that bind them to their lives, routines, and loved ones, making it hard to walk away. To find out more tune into Teresa from mentalhealthireland.ie if you are affected by domestic violence please call Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900 they provide support in 240 languages.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Nov 19th

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:24:05 GMT

Good Morning, Here is an extract from an interview with the actor Sir Patrick Stewart who grew up in a home with domestic violenece - From Monday morning to Friday tea time my Dad worked as a semi-skilled labourer, and was diligent and sober. Often funny and charming, he was always rich in the personal stories of warfare and adventure that thrilled me. But come Friday night, after the pubs closed, we awaited his return with trepidation. To find out more tune into Teresa from mentalhealthireland.ie if you are affected by domestic violence please call Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900 they provide support in 240 languages.

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Healthy Mayo Monday Nov 18th

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:22:09 GMT

Being in a relationship that shifts from love to abuse can deeply erode a person’s sense of confidence, self and mental health. When abuse gradually replaces affection, it’s incredibly confusing and destabilizing for the victim, especially because they loved and trusted their partner. To find out more tune into Teresa from mentalhealthireland.ie if you are affected by domestic violence please call Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900 they provide support in 240 languages.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Nov 14th

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:05:32 GMT

Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death among men in Ireland? Accounting for a staggering 30% of all male deaths. International Men’s Health Day on Nov 19th shines the spotlight on Men’s Health and provides us the opportunity to reflect and to better understand some of the key health indicators that can prevent help to detect cancer early. To find our more tune into Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthier choice the easier choice, brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Nov 13th

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:24:58 GMT

International Men’s Health Day on Nov 19th is an opportunity to shine the spotlight on the health and well-being of men everywhere. Masculinity comes in many forms, and it influences men in significant ways. To find our more tune into Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthier choice the easier choice, brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Nov 12th

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:25:24 GMT

Did you know that men in Ireland face significant health challenges? Men are more likely to suffer from heart disease, stroke, and diabetes compared to women. International Men's Health Day on the 19th November provides us an opportunity to reflect on some of these issues and to ‘Know our Numbers’ The key message to everyone is that ‘men’s health counts.’ This is Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthier choice the easier choice, brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday November 11th

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:23:36 GMT

Soon we will celebrate International Men's Health Day, this is a time to shine a spotlight on the health and well-being of men everywhere. How we look at men in our society has evolved, and the influence they have on our lives is clear. To find our more tune into Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthier choice the easier choice, brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday Nov 11th

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:54:14 GMT

International Men's Health Day is coming up and it's important we acknowledge the men who make a difference in our lives. Whether it is your Father, your teacher or a role model in the public sphere, the impact they have on everyone around them is profound. In an effort to promote men's health, there will be talks held at the Kilbride Community Centre at 7.30pm on the 18th of November. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday Nov 8th

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:23:51 GMT

‘Early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise’ ‘Strike while the iron is hot. There is no time like the present ’These ‘doing something now’ analogies can be applied to finding cancer early. Cancer treatment and survival are better than ever - especially when cancer is found early. To find out more tune into Caroline Murray from Health Promotion-Cancer prevention in the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Nov 7th

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:21:31 GMT

The instructions on the box said to place one detector in the main living room and the other detector in the main bedroom. Leave them for 3 months. I set a reminder in my phone for 3 months’ time so I would remember to post them back To find out more tune into Caroline Murray from Health Promotion-Cancer prevention in the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Nov 6th

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:17:09 GMT

My friend smokes and as a non-smoker I just don’t know why she can’t just give them up! As non-smokers sometimes we are very quick to judge our loved ones for smoking. But it is not that easy to give them up and nagging them doesn’t help no matter how well intentioned we are. To find out more tune into Caroline Murray from Health Promotion-Cancer prevention in the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Nov 5th

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:15:56 GMT

Jacinta has COPD and was referred by her GP to the local Stop Smoking service to see if she has interest in getting support to quit smoking. I spoke with Jacinta and COPD is causing many challenges for her on a daily basis. She wakes up at night with shortness of breath and finds she has a persistent chesty cough with phlegm that never seems to go away. To find out more tune into Caroline Murray from Health Promotion-Cancer prevention in the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday Nov 4th

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:14:30 GMT

This month is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in Men and Women in Ireland. If you were asked what you think are the symptoms of Lung Cancer, what would you think of straight away? To find out more tune into Caroline Murray from Health Promotion-Cancer prevention in the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Oct 30th

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:02:58 GMT

Take a moment to join me, if only in your mind. I am stepping out on a fresh, blustery winter’s day. The kind that wakes you up, stirring something deeper within, as the wind presses against my face. I’m surrounded by the quiet beauty of gorse bushes, with their bright yellow flowers standing defiantly against the grey sky. Ahead, patches of green grass dot the hills, and sheep wander peacefully, unaware of anything but the soft rustle of the breeze. To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland in partnership with Healthy Mayo making the healthier choice easier, Brough to you by mental health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo October 29th

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:51:35 GMT

The clocks have just gone back. This week the evenings will be darker. The cars will have their lights on in towns. Houses will glow yellow or flicker with television light. It feels to me now that the year has truly turned and there is no longer any denying it. To find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland in partnership with Healthy Mayo making the healthier choice easier, Brough to you by mental health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday Oct 25th

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:41:50 GMT

You know that moment when you reach the checkout, you smile at the person behind the till, and they respond with a beaming smile of gratitude? It's such a simple exchange, yet it fills you with warmth and lifts your spirit. Gratitude has that incredible power—it’s an enormous gift to our well-being, both for the giver and the receiver. To find out more, tune into Aine from the Dragons Ballina in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Oct 24th

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:21:59 GMT

Every time I hear the lyrics from Eye of the Tiger, I get goosebumps and am instantly transported back to the strobe lights and 80s discos. Music has that kind of power, doesn’t it? We all know there’s a perfect song for every mood, and remembering lyrics can be a great way to train the brain, helping us rebuild memories and reconnect with joyful experiences. Music is more than just a melody; it’s a powerful tool for calming emotions, lifting spirits, and bringing us together. To find out more, tune into Aine from the Dragons Ballina in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Oct 23rd

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:17:40 GMT

Dragon Boating is an exhilarating and dynamic water sport that not only challenges physical strength but also nurtures mental well-being and fosters deep connections. Originating in China, this sport involves teams of paddlers synchronizing their strokes to the rhythm of a drummer, while a helm steers the boat. It’s a sport where unity and teamwork are paramount, and its benefits extend far beyond physical fitness. For many, Dragon Boating opens up a new world of possibility, connection, and growth. The following testimonials is from Ann Marie who is a member of our Ballina branch. To find out more, tune into Aine from the Dragons Ballina in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Oct 22nd

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:10:01 GMT

‘It’s hard to believe that good things can come from loss—that grief can emancipate us, shift our perspective, and allow us to see opportunities for growth. Yet, that’s precisely the story behind the success of the Ballina Dragons. Born from grief and loss, Ballina Dragons emerged with a deep sense of gratitude for health, life, family, friends, and community. To find out more, tune into Aine from the Dragons Ballina in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland www.mentalhealthireland.ie

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Healthy Mayo Monday Oct 21st

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:05:54 GMT

Have you ever heard of Dragon Boat racing? It’s a vibrant and inclusive sport that brings people of all ages together through teamwork, fitness, and community. It involves a 40-foot boat with a crew of 20 paddlers, a drummer to keep the rhythm, and a helm to steer. Originating in ancient China, Dragon Boat racing has grown into a popular activity worldwide, including Ireland, where it was introduced in 2010. To find out more, tune into Áine from the Dragons Ballina in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland

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Healthy Mayo Friday Oct 18th

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:12:58 GMT

More than 20 years ago an Irish civil servant named Tom Power won a remarkable battle against the tobacco industry when Ireland enacted the world’s first ban on smoking in bars, restaurants and workplaces. TV crews from Japan, the US and elsewhere flocked to Dublin to record the events of 29 March 2004. No one knew what would happen. Would smokers revolt? Would pubs flout the law? Would a bold experiment go up in smoke? To Find Out more tune into Aoife Folliard Respiratory Advanced Nurse Practitioner from Mayo University Hospital in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Oct 17th

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:10:31 GMT

Imagine walking up to the hospital on a crisp morning, the air clean and fresh, untainted by the smell of smoke or the sight of discarded cigarette butts. By de-normalising smoking and vaping outside our doors, we can create a space that feels inviting and safe for everyone—patients, visitors, and staff alike. But to achieve this, we need to come together as a community and tackle the challenge head-on. To Find Out more Tune in to Dr Dominic Doyle, Respiratory Consultant from Mayo University Hospital in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Oct 16th

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:14:15 GMT

Can you believe that it was not that long ago that, people were smoking on hospital wards, in canteens, and waiting rooms? It’s almost unthinkable now, isn't it? The idea of lighting up a cigarette in a place dedicated to healing seems like something out of a different world. Yet, that was the reality not so long ago. Today, though, we’re taking bold steps to ensure our hospital in Castlebar remains a clean, smoke-free sanctuary for everyone who walks through our doors. To Find Out more Tune in to Dr Dominic Doyle, Respiratory Consultant from Mayo University Hospital in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Oct 15th

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:10:30 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Monday Oct 14th

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:08:17 GMT

Did you know that 18% of the Irish adult population smoke, yet almost half of those who do smoke have tried to quit in the past 12 months. Nicotine is highly addictive. With the dangers of smoking in mind, the question to ask yourself is do you want to quit? And do you feel ready to quit? If you have no confidence at this point in time, perhaps it is a particularly stressful period for you, I suggest saving a reminder in your calendar and coming back to the question soon. To Find Out more Tune in to Dr Dominic Doyle, Respiratory Consultant from Mayo University Hospital in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday Oct 11th

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:26:01 GMT

What is self-care really about? It’s simply the time we take to look after our mind and body. Self-care is also deeply personal. It’s specific to what each of us needs and what fits into our routines: a morning walk in the fresh air, a warm bath after a long day, a deep breath before a meeting. There’s no right or wrong way to do self-care. But how do we practice self-care regularly when life gets in the way? To find out more, tune into Siobhan from the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Oct 10th

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:23:20 GMT

Good morning Today is World Mental Health Day and the truth is, in any given year, one in four adults experience a mental health challenge -- one in four., That’s a quarter to the irish population who struggle with things like depression or anxiety. To find out more, tune into Siobhan from the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Oct 9th

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:16:58 GMT

One often wonders how people deal with difficult events that change their lives; the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, serious illness or other traumatic events. These are all examples of very challenging life experiences. We often wonder how people get through these tough times without giving up. What’s their secret? To find out more, tune into Siobhan from the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health

Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Oct 8th

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:30:52 GMT

A recent survey highlighted Ireland as having the highest levels of loneliness in the EU. Everyone experiences loneliness at some time in their life. It could come after a divorce or a breakup or after moving to a new area or whether we have spent too much time on our own. To find out more, tune into Siobhan from the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday Oct 7th

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:55:36 GMT

News used to enter our homes and our minds on an invite-only basis. We chose to buy a newspaper or turn on the evening news before returning our focus to our own lives. But since the internet and mobile phones, it's become increasingly difficult to switch off the constant stream of headlines. To find out more, tune into Siobhan from the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday Oct 4th

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:15:52 GMT

Whether you are a long-time Pilates practitioner or someone who wonders what this “Pilates” thing is all about, you may not be aware that before Pilates was a form of exercise, it was a person. Joseph Pilates was born near Dusseldorf, Germany, in 1883. He was unwell as a child, suffering from rickets, asthma, and rheumatic fever. His determination to overcome these childhood ailments led him to the practice and excel at bodybuilding, gymnastics, diving, and other physical pursuits. To find out more tune into Janette from Mayo Sports Partnership in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday Oct 3rd

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:13:45 GMT

Picture this: the fresh ocean breeze, the calming sound of waves, and the breathtaking views. Mayo is not only home to some of Ireland's most picturesque coastlines but also an incredible playground for staying active. To find out more tune into Janette from Mayo Sports Partnership in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday Oct 2nd

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:11:36 GMT

We are all about embracing the beauty of County Mayo and the joys of walking and running. So many countless benefits and so many opportunities right here in our community. To find out more tune into Janette from Mayo Sports Partnership in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday Oct 1st

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:09:44 GMT

Did you know that cycling isn't just enjoyable? It's also incredibly beneficial for your health. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just starting out, biking offers a plethora of advantages for both your body and mind. To find out more tune into Janette from Mayo Sports Partnership in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday Sept 30th

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:06:29 GMT

Good Morning Have you heard of Pétanque? The game's growing popularity, is down to the fact that it's "for both sexes, for all sorts, and all ages. It's exceptionally sociable yet tremendously competitive. You can play it on any reasonably level patch of bare hard ground; you don't need a manicured lawn. And while the rules are as simple as you could imagine, the tactics can be as complicated as chess. To find out more tune into Janette from Mayo Sports Partnership in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday June 14th

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:29 GMT

Men's Health Week is a time to focus on the health and well-being of men everywhere This years Men's Health Week theme "Know Your Numbers," emphasizes the importance of understanding key health indicators, such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and body mass index. To Find out more tune into Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator with Mayo County Council, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthier choice the easier choice, brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday June 13th

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:43:46 GMT

Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death among men in Ireland? Accounting for a staggering 30% of all male deaths. This years Men's Health Week theme "Know Your Numbers," emphasizes the importance of understanding key health indicators to prevent and detect cancer early. To Find out more tune into Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator with Mayo County Council, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthier choice the easier choice, brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday June 12th

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:42:46 GMT

Men's Health Week is a time dedicated to shining a spotlight on the health and well-being of men everywhere. Masculinity comes in many forms, and it influences men in significant ways. To Find out more tune into Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator with Mayo County Council, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthier choice the easier choice, brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday June 11th

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:37:24 GMT

Did you know that men in Ireland face significant health challenges? Men are more likely to suffer from heart disease, stroke, and diabetes compared to women. During 2024, the Men’s Health Week theme for Ireland will be ‘Know your Numbers’ and the key message to everyone is that ‘men’s health counts.’ To Find out more tune into Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator with Mayo County Council, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthier choice the easier choice, brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday June 7th

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:37:21 GMT

Take a listen to today's Healthy Mayo Message, in association with Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday June 6th

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:35:08 GMT

Take a listen to today's Healthy Mayo Message, in association with Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday June 5th

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:33:06 GMT

Take a listen to today's Healthy Mayo Message, in association with Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday June 4th

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:46:21 GMT

We were all babies once and we all come from families, next week in Mayo we are celebrating Mayo Baby Week. Our key message is that “Early Relationships really matter To find more tune into Mary Skillington Lecturer from ATU Castlebar in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday May 31st

Fri, 31 May 2024 08:50:00 GMT

Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors – The National Outdoor Recreation Strategy was published this time last year.

But why a strategy for such a fringe activity? To find out more tune into Stephen Hannon from the Outdoor Education Programme in ATU Mayo Campus in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being, by making the healthier choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday May 30th

Thu, 30 May 2024 09:31:49 GMT

Often when we are under pressure, we give out to ourselves “Don’t just sit there, do something” However sometimes the opposite can be helpful, as in, “Don’t just do something, sit there”.

To find out more turn into Stephen Hannon from the Outdoor Education Programme in ATU Mayo Campus in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being, by making the healthier choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday May 29th

Wed, 29 May 2024 08:19:57 GMT

Did you know the average person has about 60,000 thoughts in a day? Sometimes that can be a bit overwhelming, or the type of thoughts can create a pattern that brings you down and can feel limiting. But here's the good news: creativity can be a powerful tool for managing this mental whirlwind. To find out more, tune into Anna Livia from Cruinniu na nOg/ Mayo County Council’s Arts Department in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday May 28th

Tue, 28 May 2024 10:18:13 GMT

Have you ever felt that incredible rush after singing your heart out, leaving you both invigorated and wonderfully spent? Turns out, there's more to belting out tunes than just the joy it brings—it might just be the key to boosting your heart health. To find out more, tune into Anna Livia from Cruinniu na nOg/ Mayo County Council’s Arts Department in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday May 24th

Fri, 24 May 2024 09:10:20 GMT

May presents a wonderful opportunity for older individuals to actively engage in the arts, offering a variety of enriching projects tailored to their interests and abilities. One such program is Songlines, which operates in four care settings across Belmullet and Castlebar. To find our more tune into Daniel from Mayo County Council’s Arts Department in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday May 23rd

Thu, 23 May 2024 09:04:54 GMT

Healthy Mayo Thursday May 23rd

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday May 22nd

Wed, 22 May 2024 09:02:24 GMT

Creative activities have been shown to positively impact mental health, as evidenced by research findings and expert opinions. The arts play a significant role in promoting well-being by incorporating beauty into our lives, addressing challenges in health and social care, and potentially saving costs in the care sector. To find our more tune into Daniel from Mayo County Council’s Arts Department in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday May 21st

Tue, 21 May 2024 08:59:44 GMT

How do we address the problem of rural isolation and its effects on the health and well-being of those who experience its effects daily? It is easy to think that the smart phone, faster broadband speeds, and the internet have brought us all closer together and made the world a smaller place.

To find our more tune into Daniel from Mayo County Council’s Arts Department in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

Problem of rural isolation should be in decline. However, it is not. There are isolated geographically or otherwise, and programmes and initiatives have and are regularly being developed.

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Healthy Mayo Monday May 20th

Mon, 20 May 2024 09:02:23 GMT

The captivating allure of book arts is deeply rooted in history, with its origins dating back to the medieval period and the exquisite illuminated manuscripts that graced the pages of religious texts and literary works. These illuminated manuscripts, adorned with intricate illustrations and elaborate calligraphy, not only served as functional documents but also as sources of inspiration and solace, offering moments of beauty and contemplation in turbulent times. To find our more tune into Daniel from Mayo County Council’s Arts Department in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday May 17th

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:24:52 GMT

A lovely poems by Laura Ding-Edwards and is perfect for a day when everything feels too much.

If the mountain seems too big today then climb a hill instead;

If morning brings you sadness it's okay to stay in bed. If the day ahead feels heavy and your plans feel like a curse, There’s no shame in rearranging,

To find out more tune into Emer from Mayo County Library in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday May 16th

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:21:50 GMT

The Bealtaine festival takes place across the country each May and is a celebration of arts and creativity as we age.

Through performing or visual arts, culture, and heritage-based activities, creativity has been shown to play an important role in promoting positive health and wellbeing. It creates a space for social connection, enhancing self-esteem and resilience. It helps people to de-stress and relax and supports people to manage their health and wellbeing and enable recovery from illness. To find out more tune into Emer from Mayo County Library in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday May 15th

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:53:54 GMT

Healthy Mayo Wednesday May 15th

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday May 14th

Tue, 14 May 2024 08:48:10 GMT

This week as we celebrate Hello, how are you day on 15th May, we realise the importance of connection with other people.

Would you believe that Ireland has the highest levels of loneliness in Europe according to an EU survey undertaken in 2023. It claims that over 20% of respondents reported feeling lonely. To find out more, tune into Emer from Mayo County Library in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday May 13th

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:15:28 GMT

It can be particularly difficult for parents if a child suffers from anxiety. Undoubtedly, we are living in a stressful world and children aren’t immune to stress and worry. It is normal for all children to feel anxious at times if there is a big event coming up or starting a new school but its when it begins to affect them in their daily lives, at school or socially, it can become a bigger issue. To find out more, tune into Emer from Mayo County Library in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland

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Healthy Mayo Friday May 10th

Fri, 10 May 2024 09:12:22 GMT

Most of us admire creativity. Some of us also think that creative people are somehow different – obsessive, gifted, tortured in some way – a stereotype that is often perpetuated by our culture. Letting go of these ideas could allow more people to access the wellbeing benefits of creative activities, while also dispensing with a damaging mental health myth. Linking creativity to madness is a myth, making things is good for everyone’s wellbeing.

To find out more tune into Elizabeth from Craoibhin Ballina (formally over 55s club) in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday May 9th

Thu, 09 May 2024 09:05:48 GMT

This is an extract from the Diary of a Knitter. Knitting puts me in the moment. As someone who has failed every attempt at meditation, or even at mindfulness, knitting calms my mind and brings me to the table, real or metaphorical. My hands move, I am aware of their movement. The yarn moves through my fingers, around my fingers, and I am aware of the tension in the wool.

To find our more tune into Elizabeth from Craoibhin Ballina (formally over 55s club) in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday May 8th

Wed, 08 May 2024 09:00:39 GMT

Last February, days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the journalist Philip Crowther went viral for a series of dispatches from Kyiv. In a video he posted to Twitter, viewed more than 25m times, Crowther reported fluently in English, Luxembourgish, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday May 7th

Tue, 07 May 2024 08:46:56 GMT

Boccia, a sport with ancient origins, traces its roots back to the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.

The game's name is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "bottia" or "bottica," which refers to throwing or tossing objects. While the origins of Boccia are somewhat elusive, historical evidence suggests that various cultures played similar ball-throwing games throughout history.

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Healthy Mayo Friday May 3rd

Fri, 03 May 2024 09:11:50 GMT

We all know that it's important to keep an eye on our blood pressure, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. Life is busy, and it’s hard to make the time to visit our GP, or sometimes we put it off for as long as possible. To find out more, tune into Emer from Mayo County Library in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday May 2nd

Thu, 02 May 2024 09:05:55 GMT

I attended a Menopause Symposium in Castlebar recently, and it was a fantastic opportunity to learn more and see what resources are out there. A lovely evening of over 100 women gathering together. To find out more, tune into Emer from Mayo County Library in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday May 1st

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:05:04 GMT

Getting involved with your community and organizations like Comhairle Na nÓg can be transformative for young people. Just a year ago, I wasn't feeling all that confident and was dealing with some self-doubts. I tried to be on the student council, but I was unsuccessful. Still, I decided to give it another shot the next year. And guess what? I got voted in!

To find out more, tune into Hazel from Mayo Comhairle Na Og in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday April 30th

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:09:58 GMT

Social media is huge, More than 60% of the world's population now uses it. It serves as both a catalyst for positive change and a breeding ground for negativity.

With great power comes great responsibility. The darker side of social media lurks in the shadows, where individuals manipulate this platform for destructive purposes. To find out more, tune into Sinead from Mayo Comhairle Na Og in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday April 29th

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:01:50 GMT

Good Morning, let's dive into a topic that's all about self-discovery and authenticity within the LGBTQ+ community. Many of us have moments when we question our place in this vibrant and diverse world. It's perfectly normal, and we should wholeheartedly embrace these moments.

To find out more, tune into Eoin from Mayo Comhairle Na Og in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday April 26th

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:08:53 GMT

Imagine a vibrant community where people of all ages gather to move, laugh, and thrive. That's the vision driving us at MSP as we work to make it a reality, one program at a time. Let's delve into the benefits of getting active. This is Janette from Mayo Sports Partnership in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday April 25th

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:05:41 GMT

Picture this: the fresh ocean breeze, the calming sound of waves, and the breathtaking views. Mayo is not only home to some of Ireland's most picturesque coastlines but also an incredible playground for staying active. This is Janette from Mayo Sports Partnership in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday April 24th

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:02:25 GMT

We are all about embracing the beauty of County Mayo and the joys of walking and running. So many countless benefits and so many opportunities right here in our community. Janette from Mayo Sports Partnership in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday April 23rd

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:47:35 GMT

From the rolling hills of Connemara to the rugged coastline of Donegal, Ireland offers a plethora of breathtaking landscapes waiting to be explored. And what better way to embrace the slow lane of life than by hopping on a bike and pedaling through the picturesque towns and countryside of your local region? This is Janette from Mayo Sports Partnership in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday April 22nd

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:45:34 GMT

Did you know that cycling isn't just enjoyable? It's also incredibly beneficial for your health. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just starting out, biking offers a plethora of advantages for both your body and mind. This is Janette from Mayo Sports Partnership in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday April 19th

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:21:24 GMT

Parenthood is a rewarding journey, however it also comes with its unique set of challenges that can impact mental well-being.

Firstly, it's essential for parents to prioritise their own mental health. Taking care of oneself allows parents to be better equipped to care for their children.

To find out more tune into Karen McHale from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday April 18th

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:10:53 GMT

What is the link between self-esteem and mental health? Self-esteem plays a significant role in how we perceive ourselves and navigate the world around us. When our self-esteem is healthy, we feel confident, capable, and worthy.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday April 17th

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:01:57 GMT

Stigma surrounding mental health persists despite efforts to increase awareness and understanding. It often manifests as discrimination, prejudice, or avoidance towards those with mental health challenges. This stigma can prevent people from seeking help, leading to untreated conditions and worsening symptoms. To find out more tune into Karen McHale from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and wellbeing by making the healthy choice, the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday April 16th

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:01:15 GMT

Financial well-being impacts our mental well-being - money can be a significant source of stress for many. From managing debt to navigating job insecurity, financial worries can weigh heavily on our minds. But it's not just about the numbers; it's about how money affects our emotions and mental state.

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Healthy Mayo Monday April 15th

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:22:01 GMT

In life storms are inevitable, trials challenges, and uncertainties that test our resilience Just as nature weathers its own storms so must we face our own gales with strength and courage. To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday April 12th

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:01:07 GMT

A recent study found that regular physical activity at any age is linked to better brain function in old age, and maintaining an exercise routine throughout adulthood seems to be best for preserving mental acuity and memory and staving off conditions such as dementia. To find out more tune into Maura from Age Friendly Mayo in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday April 11th

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:09:26 GMT

A central feature of the modern experience of time is that we focus too heavily on instrumentalizing it – on dwelling exclusively on our future purposes, hurrying through our lives to some point at the end of the day or the week when we can finally relax, or for some further-off moment, like when you finally get on top of your to-do list, or when the kids leave home, or you retire from work. To find out more tune into Maura from Age Friendly Mayo in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday April 10th

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:15:54 GMT

Often as we get older we began to realise that we have nothing to prove. We don’t want anything from anybody. We are beyond ambition. Prof Joanne Earl, a psychologist and retirement planning and adjustment researcher at Macquarie University says attitude changes profoundly with age. She says “how we used to think of ambition as something like a tank of petrol, which over the course of a life, eventually runs out, Ambition was about getting ahead, going up the ladder. To find out more tune into Maura from Age Friendly Mayo in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday April 9th

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:12:23 GMT

Susan Saunders and Annabel Streets, in their 50s, transformed their personal caregiving experiences into a wealth of health wisdom compiled in their book, "The Age Well Project." Facing the challenges of caring for relatives with severe health issues, looking after teenagers and facing the menopause they delved into scientific research for almost five years, resulting in a compilation of nearly 100 health shortcuts for mid- and later life. To find out more tune into Maura from Age Friendly Mayo in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Monday April 8th

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:09:20 GMT

Many of us were brought up in the culture of a three-stage life: learn, earn, and retire. But for many of us, that model feels like an outdated version. So what does the new model look like? For all of us, we can keep dreaming. To find out more tune into Maura from Age Friendly Mayo in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday April 4th

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:14:55 GMT

As spring breathes new life into our surroundings, let's take a moment to explore the spaces and places in our towns that promote health and well-being. From lush greenways to serene nature settings, Mayo offers a wealth of recreational spaces waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. To find out more tune into Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator with Mayo County Council, promoting everybody’s health and well-being, by making the healthier choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday April 3rd

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:32 GMT

As we welcome the longer days and warmer weather, let's talk about another way to embrace the season: by nourishing our bodies with healthy, delicious food! Spring is the perfect time to embrace the vibrant colours and flavours of seasonal produce, making healthy eating both delicious and exciting. To find out more tune into Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator with Mayo County Council, promoting everybody’s health and well-being, by making the healthier choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday April 2nd

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:10:26 GMT

As the days grow longer and spring breathes new life into the world, it's the perfect time to embrace the benefits of physical activity. With the sun shining brighter and flowers blooming, it's easier to find the motivation to get moving. To find out more tune into Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo Coordinator with Mayo County Council, promoting everybody’s health and well-being, by making the healthier choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday March 28th

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:06:36 GMT

Creativity is inherent in everyone, and attending an art course should not be daunting or exclusive to anyone. Here at Regari we promote inclusivity and emphasize the value of exploring one's creative side regardless of perceived skill level.

Tune into Dermot from REGARI, in partnership with Healthy Roscommon promoting everybody's health and well-being, making the healthier choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday March 27th

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:01:31 GMT

Anxiety is never going to be fun, but it can be healthy, and facing up to it is always better than avoiding it. "Optimum anxiety" refers to a level of anxiety that is considered optimal or beneficial for performance and functioning. This concept suggests that a certain amount of anxiety can be helpful in motivating individuals to achieve their goals, stay focused, and perform at their best.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday March 25th

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In today's fast-paced world, peace and calm are a much-needed sanctuary. Through the lens of self-care, we will be embarking on a transformative journey of self-discovery and well-being. It is not a mystical complex practice but a simple one that anyone can learn about.

To find out more, tune into Dermot from REGARI, in partnership with Healthy Roscommon, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthier choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Monday March 25th

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:01:57 GMT

In a world where it often feels like stress is an unwelcome companion, many find themselves overwhelmed and stretched thin by the demands of modern life. Stress, affects each of us in unique ways. While it is something we all need, too much can prevent us from thriving.

To find out more tune into Dermot from MHI, in partnership with Healthy Roscommon promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Friday March 22nd

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:15:03 GMT

“Hope” is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words -And never stops - at all -And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -And sore must be the storm -That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm - To find out more, tune into Siobhan from the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday March 21st

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:13:24 GMT

To find out more, tune into Siobhan from the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday March 20th

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:04:56 GMT

Henry Ford once said anyone who stops learning is old whether at 20 or 80 anyone who keeps learning stays young. Since childhood, we as humans are constantly learning new skills, such as learning to walk or ride a bike. At all stages of our lives, it is important that we continue learning, as it has significant benefits.

To find out more, tune into Siobhan from the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday March 19th

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:52:24 GMT

News used to enter our homes and our minds on an invite only basis. We chose to buy a newspaper or turn on the evening news before returning our focus to our own lives. But since the internet and mobile phones, it's become increasingly difficult to switch off the constant stream of headlines. To find out more, tune into Siobhan from the HSE in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Friday March 15th

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:11:24 GMT

Over the last few years, we dragged ourselves out of the covid pandemic that left many of us with gaping holes in our lives…one of the biggest was the after effects of not having our connection with each other. To find out more, tune into Sarah from the Flourish Social Prescribing Service in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland

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Healthy Mayo Thursday March 14th

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:18:59 GMT

Exciting signs of the thriving spring can be found in the smell of the floral scent of yellow daffodils or the melodic chorus of bleating lambs singing out one after another.

Our senses can be tickled by a range of spring-time sounds, smells and sights; but unless we take notice of them, they can be easily overlooked. To find out more, tune into Maria from the Flourish Social Prescribing Service in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday March 13th

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:15:58 GMT

I’m sure you have heard that physical activity has huge well-being benefits. Benefits that go a lot deeper than physical and mental well-being – physical activity helps lower the risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, and cancer, it boosts happiness and self-esteem, To find out more tune into Lisa from the Flourish Social Prescribing Service in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday March 12th

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:09:03 GMT

Did you know the impact of loneliness and isolation on our health is the equivalent of smoking fifteen cigarettes a day? If you feel isolated or lonely, you are not alone, many of us feel that way. To find out more tune into Lisa from the Flourish Social Prescribing Service in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland.,

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Healthy Mayo Monday March 11th

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:05:21 GMT

Have you heard of the term “Social Prescribing” before? I am going to tell you a little bit about it this morning. You might want to grab a pen and paper. To find out more, tune into Lisa from the Flourish Social Prescribing Service in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice. Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland

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Healthy Mayo Friday March 8th

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:31 GMT

Today's healthy Mayo message with Caroline Murray, Senior Health Promotion & Improvement Officer - Cancer Prevention in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being, by making the healthier choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday March 7th

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:02:48 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday March 6th

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:04:00 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday March 5th

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:03:51 GMT

Your healthy Mayo message with Caroline Murray, Senior Health Promotion & Improvement Officer - Cancer Prevention in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being, by making the healthier choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Monday March 4th

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:36:42 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Thursday February 29th

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:02:55 GMT

Check out your 'leap day' healthy Mayo message.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday February 28th

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:19 GMT

Check out this morning's healthy Mayo message.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday February 27th

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:29:18 GMT

Check out this morning's healthy Mayo message.

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Healthy Mayo Monday February 26th

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:23:35 GMT

Here is this morning's healthy Mayo message

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Healthy Mayo Friday February 23rd

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:04:43 GMT

This morning we are going to focus on conscious breathing. Stress, anxiety and emotions can get trapped in our bodies and manifest in our breathing patterns. Begin practicing a conscious daily moment with your body to assess its current stress level and use your breath to regulate when needed. To find out more, tune into Elaine from Perspective in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday February 22nd

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:46 GMT

This morning we are going to get in touch with our heart space. Learning how to shift your attention from your thinking mind to your physical body is good for your emotional well-being, mental health as well as your physical health. To find out more, tune into Elaine from Perspective in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday February 21st

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:13:26 GMT

There are times in our lives when we have worn a mask and have had to hide what our inner world might be holding. Talking to someone who understands when we are stressed or overwhelmed is the best choice. To find out more, tune into Elaine from Perspective in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday February 20th

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:08:35 GMT

This is a poem about letting go of the outside noise and trusting your inner wisdom. To find out more, tune into Elaine from Perspective in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Monday February 19th

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:51:58 GMT

No matter how alone you might feel, the world is full of possibilities and calls you to your unique purpose in it. To find out more, tune into Elaine from Perspective in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody's health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Friday February 16th

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:12:28 GMT

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) eases the journey of quitting smoking by addressing the root of addiction: nicotine dependence. Cigarettes deliver nicotine rapidly to the brain, triggering the release of feel-good chemicals and creating a cycle of dependency. To find out more, tune into Loretta from Health Promotion and Improvement West HSE, in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday February 15th

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:10:49 GMT

It all seems fairly mad now, the idea that people smoked, not just inside their homes and cars, but in restaurants and on public transport, in windowless rooms. So it goes without saying that smoking during pregnancy is not a good fit but smoking is a hard habit to break. To find out more, tune into Loretta from Health Promotion and Improvement West HSE, in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday February 14th

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:08:29 GMT

In 1950s America, cigarette smoking was the epitome of cool and glamour. Hollywood icons such as James Dean and Humphrey Bogart were never without one. Screen beauties such as Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich made smoking look sensual and sophisticated, these were interesting people. To find out more, tune into Loretta from Health Promotion and Improvement West HSE, in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday February 13th

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:03:05 GMT

Hearing or reading stories from former smokers is truly helpful in making us feel less alone. We can all learn a lot from others who have quit smoking.

Getting identification with someone who smoked and is now smoke-free can give us enormous motivation and provide a valuable tip to include in our quit plan. To find out more, tune into Loretta from Health Promotion and Improvement West HSE, in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Monday February 12th

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:01:17 GMT

Isn’t it so good to witness the arrival of spring these mornings, it brings with it a lovely sense of hope and the possibility of change. Springtime is often a natural time for many of us to make changes in our own lives, changes that can benefit us and our families on so many levels, and one of those changes could be to stop smoking. To find out more, tune into Loretta from Health Promotion and Improvement West HSE, in partnership with Healthy Mayo promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Friday February 9th

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:26 GMT

When can I give my baby a soother?

This is one of the most common questions asked by mums and dads in the early days.

The HSE provides a ‘my child’ book to answer all these questions and more for babies aged 0-2 years. This will be given to you by your public health nurse at their first visit to you and your baby. To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday February 8th

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:43 GMT

How can we as a society support a Mum who is breastfeeding?

Our latest research is that the 2 best support people in her life are her partner and her mum.

Do they work? Do they live nearby? Are they present?

Historically, we would always say it takes a village to raise a child. We need to be reminiscent of this when a new baby is born in our locality. To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday February7th

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:23:50 GMT

In the heart of discussions surrounding infants, I am going to talk about a very sensitive subject to create awareness.

Cot death is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby who seems healthy during sleep. It is also called sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday February 6th

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:02:08 GMT

Our mums in Mayo are constantly trying to provide their best for their young.

New research has emerged on how mums can further develop their baby’s immune system with skin-to-skin contact, which affects their baby’s microbiome by lowering microbiota volatility. To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Friday February 2nd

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:00:03 GMT

Stress is the body's response to any demand or challenge, it can be triggered by various situations or events, often referred to as stressors, which may be real or perceived. To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday February 1st

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:08 GMT

In life relationships play a profound role in shaping our mental health, Our connections with others can be either anchors grounding us in stability or tornados causing turmoil within. To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday January 31st

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:21:56 GMT

What is the connection between self-compassion and mental health? Self-compassion involves treating oneself with kindness, acknowledging struggles and embracing imperfections. To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday January 30th

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:14:42 GMT

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Healthy Mayo Monday January 29th

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:01:44 GMT

Take a listen to today's healthy Mayo message with Karen McHale from Mayo Recovery College.

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Healthy Mayo Friday January 26th

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:47 GMT

Volunteering is the commitment of time and energy for the benefit of society and the community, the environment, or individuals outside our immediate family. It is undertaken freely and by choice, without concern for financial gain. Social interaction is a factor for good mental health and a growing body of research indicates strong links between community involvement, volunteering, and emotional wellbeing. People who volunteer report feeling useful, purposeful, and valued. To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Thursday January 25th

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:06 GMT

Money Matters is something that concerns us all at some point in our lives. Financial challenges can impact your mental health. Some of the challenges you may face include struggles to pay for a mortgage, rent, groceries, healthcare, or education. However, if you can recognize this stress early, there is less chance of developing a more serious mental health issue later on. To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Wednesday January 24th

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:18 GMT

Stigma refers to the devaluing of a person based on negative beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions about mental health that mark a person as different from an accepted norm. In the context of mental health, it usually involves the use of negative labels to identify people as different. To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Tuesday January 23rd

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:51 GMT

Self-care is defined by the WHO as the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider. It is when we make choices in life to do things that make us feel taken care of, be it mentally, physically, and emotionally.

To find out more, tune into Kevin from Mayo Recovery College, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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Healthy Mayo Monday January 22nd

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:34:54 GMT

RECOVERY is a process of change that helps us improve our health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach our full potential. It is a personal and unique journey. Recovery is a way of living a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life, within the challenges one has experienced. To find out more, tune into Kevin from the Mayo Recovery College in partnership with Healthy Mayo, promoting everybody’s health and well-being by making the healthy choice the easier choice.

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