Sound Is Your Superpower – Charlotte Davies Mission to Transform Education

Charlotte Davis’s Revolutionary Approach to Child Development   Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the transformative world of Fit 2 Learn with its visionary founder, Charlotte Davis.   Charlotte is on a mission to revolutionise how educators engage with school children, enhancing their learning capabilities through the seamless integration of motor skills, sound…

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Ignored, Desensitised, Normalised – The Dangerous Rise of Male Violence Against Women

Can We Stop the Normalisation of Male Brutality The recent case of a young woman being held prisoner and tortured is another disturbing reminder of the horrifying realities of male violence. Yet, once this story fades from headlines, we must ask ourselves, what are we truly doing to confront and dismantle the normalisation of such…

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Unmasking the Dark Side of Popularity – A Deep Dive into Gaslighting and Trauma 

The Sinister Charm of “Snakes in Suits”   Join us on The FEMCAST as we welcome back Dr. Jennifer Fraser, the insightful author of “The Bullied Brain,” for a compelling discussion on the pervasive issue of gaslighting and trauma in our everyday lives and workplaces.   In this episode, we delve into the chilling realities…

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Lisa Dillane’s Journey Through Ireland’s Cervical Check Scandal

The Hidden Cost of Neglect – How Ireland’s Cervical Check Scandal Changed Women’s Lives Forever Living as young woman in Ireland whilst the cervical check scandal first appeared in the public eye meant that the topic of female reproductive health went from a stigmatised taboo to an all-consuming national conversation. Advocates such as Vicky Phelan brought the conversation…

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The Healing Power of Physical Vascular Therapy – A Personal Journey

Physical Vascular Therapy is a revolutionary treatment that targets key areas of the body using a pulsed electromagnetic field to deliver a special, patented signal configuration. This therapy aims to improve restricted microcirculation, which is the blood flow in the smallest blood vessels. By enhancing microcirculation, Physical Vascular Therapy supports cell maintenance, ensuring that cells…

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Safeguard Children’s Brains as They Return to School

What we need to teach kids about the psychology of bullying. Children’s schools are inspected and regularly checked by professionals to ensure safety from the harm of fire. Not only are the building and facilities, with specific attention to risks like electrical wiring, assessed by firefighters, but the whole school from the principal to the youngest student…

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Ireland’s Female Footballers Reveal Abuse Allegations Against 90s Coaches

In a harrowing revelation, multiple female footballers have come forward with allegations of unwanted and inappropriate sexual advances by Football Association of Ireland (FAI) coaches during the 1990s. This information emerged through a joint investigation by RTÉ Investigates and the Sunday Independent, bringing to light the experiences of former international players and trainees on Ireland’s…

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Zero Tolerance Starts Young – Why Early Education is Crucial in Combatting Gender Violence

Addressing the Epidemic of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Ireland through Early Education The Taoiseach’s recent declaration of an “epidemic” of sexual and gender-based violence in Ireland highlights a pressing and pervasive issue within society. The reality of this crisis has been brought into sharp focus by recent high-profile cases, including the tragic stories of…

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Dublin Maternity Hospital’s Alarming Hire: A Doctor with a Violent Past

The recent revelation that a Dublin maternity hospital has appointed Dr. Christopher Morris, a doctor with a criminal conviction for assaulting two women, to a position where he will likely treat domestic violence victims, raises profound concerns about the priorities and values within our health system.   This situation not only highlights the systemic failure…

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“Two to put her down, two to put her out”

Yesterday’s court decision by Judge Tom O’Donnell to give Cathal Crotty, an Irish soldier, a suspended sentence after he brutally assaulted Natasha O’Brien knocking her unconscious is a stark example of the systemic failures in addressing men’s violence against women.   Crotty, who attacked O’Brien without provocation, punched her multiple times, and boasted about it…

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Remembering Professor Evan Stark: A Pioneer in Understanding Coercive Control

Remembering Professor Evan Stark, sociologist, forensic social worker, widely published author and an award-winning researcher with an international reputation for his innovative work on the legal, policy and health dimensions of interpersonal violence, including its effects on children.   A towering figure whose groundbreaking work on coercive control has revolutionised our understanding and approach to…

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Too Little, Too Late. Another victim of workplace bullying dies by suicide

Toxic workplaces, the not so silent epidemic that claims lives and leaves countless others shattered. This tragic death was preventable, the loss of Dr Vaish Kumar’s life, and the loss her family and friends will feel is lasting. This headline will move down the website into oblivion, their pain is forever. BBC covered the story…

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Are we in danger of how society responds to men’s violence against women

Over the weekend, another woman fell victim to the scourge of domestic violence, leaving behind two devastated daughters and a grandchild she will never see growing up. The ripple effect of such tragedies leaves families traumatised for generations to come.   These incidents demand the same level of societal outrage as the high-profile cases, such…

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