Mar 27, 202657 minS1
In this episode Fiona welcomes back Aisling to continue her fertility story after multiple IVF cycles and difficult clinic experiences. They recap earlier treatments, the discovery of lupus anticoagulant and endometrial...
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TABOO
Hosted by Dr. Fiona Barry PhD · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to TABOO, the podcast that dares to delve into the conversations often left unspoken. Join us as we create a safe space for open and transparent dialogue about the topics that evoke feelings of shame, fear, and discomfort. From mental health and relationships to abuse and sexuality, no subject is off-limits. Each episode aims to foster a sense of belonging, connection, and understanding within our community. Together, we’ll break down barriers, challenge stigma, and embrace vulnerability, inviting listeners to share their stories and find solace in the knowledge that they are not alone. Tune in and explore the beauty of honest conversations that transform our shared experiences into powerful connections.
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What is TABOO about?
Welcome to TABOO, the podcast that dares to delve into the conversations often left unspoken. Join us as we create a safe space for open and transparent dialogue about the topics that evoke feelings of shame, fear, and discomfort. From mental health and relationships to abuse and sexuality, no subject is off-limits.
Who hosts TABOO?
TABOO is hosted by Dr. Fiona Barry PhD. The show has published 24 episodes to date.
What has TABOO covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 19. When The Stars Align - The Fertility Industry" (27 March 2026, 57 minutes), "Episode 18 Part 2. Ciaran Hourican: From Heartbreak To Healing - The Complex Journey Of Separation and Divorce" (10 March 2026, 50 minutes), and "Episode 18 Part 1. Ciaran Hourican: From Heartbreak To Healing - The Complex Journey Of Separation and Divorce" (3 March 2026, 55 minutes).
How often does TABOO publish?
TABOO publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 24 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on TABOO?
Booking probability for TABOO is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. TABOO requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. TABOO's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Dr. Fiona Barry PhD hosts TABOO, a society podcast with 24 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Mar 10, 202650 minS2In this episode Fiona and Ciarán share their personal journeys through separation and divorce, exploring stigma, gendered assumptions, and the failures of the legal system. They discuss practical choices—co-parenting...
- Mar 3, 202655 minS2
In this candid conversation, Fiona and Ciaran share their personal journeys through separation and divorce, exploring the grief, the hard decisions, and the impact on children and family life. They discuss the role of...
Feb 17, 20261h 15mS2An intimate episode tracing one man’s path from a Catholic childhood to atheism, reflecting on his mother’s faith, family trauma, and the influence of the Church in Ireland. The conversation covers school experience...
- Dec 23, 202515 minS1
A warm, reflective episode shared the day before Christmas Eve exploring rest, connection, and the pressures of modern life. Fiona thanks frontline workers, describes simple holiday preparations, and reads a powerful...
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Dec 9, 20251h 10mEpisode 15 of Taboo features Chinese herbalist and practitioner Kathleen Dowd discussing the COVID pandemic from a clinician’s perspective. Fiona and Kathleen recount early cases, lockdowns, and frontline experiences...
Episode #15
Episode 14 Part 2: Breda: A Childhood Stolen - One Women's Story Of Sexual Abuse and Survival
Nov 25, 20251h 7mPart two of Breda’s story follows her life after childhood sexual abuse and focuses on her experiences navigating medical care. She describes triggering encounters during hospital stays, physiotherapy and mammograms...
Episode #14
Episode 14 Part 1: Breda: A Childhood Stolen - One Woman’s Story of Sexual Abuse and Survival
Nov 18, 20251 hourS1To protect the identity of today's guest, we have altered her voice. This has been done in such a way as to not compromise the quality of the recording, nor the content of the recording. This episode features Breda, who...
Nov 4, 20251h 16mIn this emotional episode Fiona speaks with breast cancer survivor Treasa and medical tattooist Aislinn about diagnosis, treatment, reconstruction, and the long path back to identity and confidence. They explore...
Oct 21, 20251h 35mAfter taking time off to truly switch off and reset, Fiona returns for Episode 12 of Taboo with a deeply honest and uplifting conversation featuring Moira Geary, known as The Recombobulator. Moira shares her powerful...
Episode #11
Episode 11 Part 2. Michael Coughlan: Parental Suicide And The Wind That Shakes The Gnarly
Oct 1, 202549 minThis episode follows Michael’s candid account of losing his father to suicide at 16, stepping into a caretaker role, and finding support in friends and family while navigating grief. He discusses his mixed experiences...
Episode #11
Episode 11 Part 1. Michael Coughlan: Parental Suicide And The Wind That Shakes The Gnarly
Sep 23, 20251 hourIn this episode, Fiona and her nephew Michael recount the day Michael learned his father, John, had died by suicide and explore the profound impact on a family of five children. They discuss the events leading up to the...
Episode #10
Episode 10. Nathalie Lennon: From Burnout To Balance - Prioritizing Health Over Perfection
Sep 9, 20251h 5mIn this episode Nathalie Lennon shares her honest journey from social-media-fuelled fitness and aesthetic obsession to overtraining, injury and hypothalamic amenorrhea, and the long road back to recovery. She discusses...
Episode #9
Episode 9. Paul O' Beirne: Lets Talk About Sex - Unlocking Better Sex Through Communication
Aug 26, 20251h 15mIn this episode psychotherapist Paul O' Beirne joins Fiona to explore sexual health and intimacy across the lifespan, covering topics from phimosis and pornography's impact on teenagers to performance anxiety and...
Aug 12, 20251h 8mIn this impactful episode of Taboo, host Fiona invites renowned sex and intimacy coach Sarah Rose Bright to delve into a revolutionary conversation about the need to redefine societal attitudes towards sex. Sarah shares...
Aug 5, 202558 minWelcome back to part two of 'When Love Hurts: Understanding Toxic Family Dynamics'. Join us as Fiona and guest Katie McKenna delve into how historical and cultural influences have shaped family relationships in Ireland...
Episode #7
Episode 7 Part 1. Katie McKenna: When Love Hurts - Understanding Toxic Family Relationships
Jul 29, 202558 minIn this episode of the Taboo podcast, we delve into the complex and often unspoken dynamics of family relationships with special guest Katie McKenna. Host Fiona is joined by Katie, an insightful voice in understanding...
Jul 15, 20251 minIn this powerful episode of the "Taboo" podcast, we delve into a deeply personal story that exposes the complexities and challenges of navigating the fertility industry. Our guest shares her six-year-long journey...
Jul 1, 20251h 5mIn this episode, we welcome Virginia Foley, a strategic visionary and business coach dedicated to female empowerment. Virginia shares her journey of overcoming generational trauma, focusing on how digging into her past...
Jun 17, 20251h 20mWelcome to another deeply moving episode of Taboo. Today, we dive into an intimate conversation between a mother and daughter, exploring the sensitive journey of parental separation and divorce. Join us as Lena Sharkey...
Recent guests
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Nathalie Lennon
health coach, Carlow
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Dr. Katie McKenna
psychotherapist, trauma and eating disorder specialist, integration guide, McKenna Counseling - Integrative Psychotherapy and Nutrition
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Eoghan Cleary
assistant principal, The Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute
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Louise George
psychotherapist, yoga teacher, mobility specialist, Douglas Yoga Centre
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