Talk Healing To Me Podcast

What if the path you’re on doesn’t make sense to anyone else but it’s exactly where you’re meant to be? Su Carty’s story proves that courage, vision, and compassion can break barriers in sport, leadership, and healing. From psychiatric nursing to becoming the first Irish woman elected to the Rugby World Council, Su has lived a life of saying yes to what lights her up.In this minisode, Karen shares the 10 most powerful lessons from their conversation - lessons that will help you show up with courage, embrace failure, celebrate wins, and remember that healing and leadership are never separate.💡 Key Takeaways🌟 Your path doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else — it just has to light you up.🌍 Big change starts with a clear vision and a village of support.💪 Leading in a male-dominated space takes courage, collaboration, and trust.❌ Mistakes are data, not identity — fail fast, fail forward.💖 Authority without empathy fails, empathy without standards wobbles.🧠 You can’t separate mental and physical health — they always impact each other.🎉 Celebrate small wins — they rewire your brain and build confidence.🕰 Stress-proof your day with 5-minute resets — write it, date it, delegate it.👭 Mentors and friends aren’t luxuries — they’re performance strategies.🚪 Back yourself — knock on the door you’re afraid of, it will likely open.Resources & Links Mentioned:🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast🔗 IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist🔗 Karen’s Free MS MasterclassConnect With Su Carty:📸 Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/su.carty/  ⁠👍 Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/susan.carty.14?fref=ts 🌐 Website:⁠ https://www.sucarty.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/su-carty-9369461b/ Connect With Karen Dwyer:🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me:🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtomeMusic by Max Chubrey from PixabayThank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟

Courage is not the absence of fear, it's saying yes when your heart whispers to go for it.Su Carty’s journey is as unexpected as it is inspiring. From working as a nurse to becoming the first Irish woman elected to the Rugby World Council, Su has lived at the intersection of leadership, healing, and resilience. She helped grow women’s rugby worldwide, stood as a voice for women in leadership, and continues to empower others through her work in performance, wellbeing, and emotional health.In this conversation, Su opens up about the power of teamwork, the lessons learned from setbacks, the importance of writing things down to free your mind, and why every small success matters. Whether you’re navigating leadership, chronic illness, or the everyday challenges of life, Su’s wisdom will leave you inspired to back yourself and take the next step forward.💡 Key Takeaways🌱 The most unlikely paths can lead to extraordinary journeys.❤️ Leadership requires both strategy and heart.🤝 Change is never a solo act - “it takes a village.”📝 Write it down-  clearing your head on paper frees you from stress and brain fog.✨ Celebrate every win, even the small ones.📞 Asking for support and mentorship is a strength, not a weakness.🐾 Even simple grounding rituals (like time with Su’s dog Ari) can be powerful.🔑 Setbacks can open doors to something even better — rejection isn’t the end.💬 Su’s message: Go for it. Back yourself.Resources & Links Mentioned:🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast🔗 IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist🔗 Karen’s Free MS MasterclassConnect With Su Carty:📸 Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/su.carty/  ⁠👍 Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/susan.carty.14?fref=ts 🌐 Website:⁠ https://www.sucarty.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/su-carty-9369461b/ Connect With Karen Dwyer:🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me:🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtomeMusic by Max Chubrey from PixabayThank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟

Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s office thinking, “They didn’t hear me”? You’re not alone.In this special minisode, Karen Dwyer shares the 10 most powerful lessons from her conversation with Dr Kelly Blodgett - insights that reveal why the healthcare system leaves so many of us feeling powerless, and the practical steps you can take to advocate for your own healing.From why language matters more than we realise, to how hope itself becomes medicine, these takeaways will completely reframe the way you approach your next appointment.Key Takeaways 💡📝 Your story is data - keep notes before appointments so nothing gets missed.🗣 Words create power - “options” open you up, “needs” shut you down.❤️ Feelings are real data too - shame, fear, or anxiety are signals, not flaws.⏳ Time is medicine - healing can’t happen in rushed 10-minute slots.👂 Listening reveals the diagnosis - your patterns matter more than any rushed exam.🌱 Wholeness is the goal - not just symptom management.🧬 Biology matters - what’s “standard” might not be right for you.🤝 Partnership beats hierarchy - best outcomes come when doctors and patients decide together.🧠 The future must balance science and humanity - empathy + evidence in equal measure.✨ Hope isn’t fluffy - it’s biochemical rocket fuel for healing.Resources & Links Mentioned:🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast🔗 IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist🔗 Karen’s Free MS MasterclassConnect With Dr Kelly Blodgett:💬Dr Kelly Blodgett’s new book: Feel Whole Again🌐 Website: Blodgett Dental Care💌 Instagram: Dr. Kelly Blodgett on InstagramConnect With Karen Dwyer:🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me:🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtomeMusic by Max Chubrey from PixabayThank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟

Too many of us leave the doctor’s office feeling small, unheard, and powerless. Dr Kelly Blodgett believes healthcare should be the exact opposite - a place where you are seen, listened to, and supported to feel whole again.In this raw and revealing conversation, Dr Blodgett shares the failures of modern medicine, the hidden power dynamics between patients and practitioners, and the radical model of care that puts human beings, not symptoms, at the centre.If you’ve ever felt dismissed, shamed, or hopeless in your healing journey, this episode will change the way you see your health forever.Key Takeaways 💡💔 Why so many patients leave doctors feeling unheard and broken.🗣 The hidden power of language in shaping your health and self-belief.🪞 How to reclaim your voice in appointments and stop giving away your power.⏳ Why slowing down is the missing piece in real healing.🦷 The shocking link between dentistry, trauma, energy and whole-body health.🧠 Why healthcare must focus on people, not just symptoms and data points.🌱 How to shift from “I am my disease” to “I am whole.”💡 A practical roadmap to becoming your own best health advocate.🙏 Dr Blodgett’s personal story of faith, calling, and redefining dentistry.✨ The future of healthcare — humanistic, empowering, and built on trust.Resources & Links Mentioned:🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast🔗 IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist🔗 Karen’s Free MS MasterclassConnect With Dr Kelly Blodgett:💬Dr Kelly Blodgett’s new book: Feel Whole Again🌐 Website: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com💌 Instagram: Dr. Kelly Blodgett on InstagramConnect With Karen Dwyer:🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me:🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtomeMusic by Max Chubrey from PixabayThank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟

What if your greatest struggles became your greatest teachers?In this mini-episode, Karen Dwyer pulls back the curtain on Kathleen O’Meara’s remarkable journey - from stories that change nations to love after heartbreak and a bold reinvention at 60.Karen shares the 10 key lessons from their full conversation, covering campaigning, storytelling, pain, leadership, friendship, and reinvention. Plus, we celebrate inspiring wins from inside the MS to Success community, reminding us that real change happens one step at a time.🔑 Key Takeaways🌍 Campaigning is who you are, not what’s popular. Integrity over votes.📖 Stories change the world. Data doesn’t move hearts, but human stories do.⚖️ Change can happen from inside or outside the system.💔 Pain teaches but it ends, leaving us stronger.👩‍⚖️ Women in leadership must reshape systems by showing up authentically.🔄 A daily ritual of accountability can transform your day.✨ Reinvention is possible at any age. Kathleen began her creative writing at 60.🤝 Friendships that start rocky can become your most important relationships.🪞 True friendship holds you accountable even when it’s uncomfortable.❤️ Love can be rebuilt and there are always new chapters to write.Resources & Links Mentioned:🔗 Karen's Free MS MasterclassConnect With Karen Dwyer:🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me:✨ Talk Healing to Me Listener Submission Form ⁠⁠here🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtomeMusic by Max Chubrey from Pixabay