Fancy starring in a new fashion show on RTÉ?
A production company called DSP have been in touch with us here at Happy Magazine with details of a new TV fashion show they are creating for RTÉ. They are looking for men or women who might like to take…
Pink Coffee Morning – Life after breast cancer surgery
Physiofit Woman is hosting a Pink Coffee Morning this Sunday, 21 October at 11.30am in their clinic on the Kylemore Road, Dublin 12. This combined coffee morning and talk aims at educating and empowering women after cancer. Organiser Deborah Fernandes,…
Your Stories: Dee Doherty on getting the help you need, when you need it
Continuing with our focus on breast cancer this month, we have another inspiring reader’s story for you today. Dee Doherty is a young woman living with her husband and two little boys in Wicklow. Dee talks about the struggle she…
Another event tomorrow (Wednesday 17 October), this time for women awaiting breast reconstruction
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a daily subscriber to Happy Magazine and are receiving this email in your inbox on Wednesday morning, this event is tonight. An informal information evening for patients who are awaiting breast reconstruction The evening will detail…
Public talk on breast cancer this Wednesday evening in Dublin
A public talk ‘Breast Cancer – A Growing Global Challenge?’ will take place at 5.30pm on Wednesday, 17 October at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin. All are welcome and registration is free. The Irish…
The importance of creating a happy vibe when caring
Going through cancer is tough, not only on the patient, but on the patient’s main carer or carers, too. Cancer Therapist Clare Reed joins us today with her top tips on how to create a happy vibe when caring for…
Music therapy: Head Above Water
I came across Avril Lavigne’s new song this week. It’s called Head Above Water and I’m not quite sure what I make of it yet, but I think it’s worth sharing here today. I like the big vocals but not…
Writing an Autumn Bucket List
I love this time of year. Well, really I love the changing of all the seasons, one into another – it’s a great opportunity to change/refresh routines and start new habits. But summer changing to autumn has to be one…
‘Try on your perfect brow’ and the Brow Contour Pro pencil from Benefit
I came across a fun online tool on Benefit’s website this week. It lets you ‘try on’ different brow shapes and styles your new brows directly onto a photo which you upload or take directly on the site. I couldn’t…
Girl Power: THEYA Healthcare’s post-surgery underwear
THEYA Healthcare are an innovative Irish company that are truly dedicated to what they do – providing women with post-surgery underwear that can actually help you feel better faster I had my breast cancer surgery in June last year. I…
Yoga sequences to support you this autumn/winter
Today Ruth Delahunty joins us from Yogaru with four short yoga sequences you can do at home over the coming colder months to help support your body and mind through the winter. PLEASE NOTE: These sequences will be easier to…
Your Stories: Elfreda McGowan on rewarding yourself at each milestone
Today I’m delighted to welcome back Elfreda McGowan to Happy Magazine. Elfreda has written some amazing beauty content for us here before and also spoke on our first podcast but today she is sharing her cancer story with us. Elfreda writes…
Media launch of Happy Magazine – Ireland’s first dedicated cancer support magazine
Today, Monday 8 October 2018, marks the official launch of Happy Magazine to the Irish media. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, myself, our Happy Magazine cover star Domini Kemp and three more beautiful breast cancer survivors – Niamh,…
Music therapy: After The Rain
Aah, I love a little bit of Nickelback from time to time. They have a bad rep as the “pop” of the rock world but I think they’re great – they sure do know how to come out with a…
10 tips to sleep better from Downshiftology
You have a lot more control over your sleep than you might think. With a few tips, habits and sleep hacks, you can learn how to sleep better naturally, fall asleep fast and most importantly – stay asleep. Sleep is…
Events by the Marie Keating Foundation this October
The Marie Keating Foundation is marking 20 years fighting breast cancer with a series of events this October. The Foundation was established in 1998 by the Keating family after their mother, Marie Keating, died from the disease. Coping with Advanced…
Supporter’s Spotlight: Vistatec
Vistatec, a company that works with some of the world’s most iconic brands providing global content solutions, is a proud sponsor of Happy Magazine this month. You may have noticed the Vistatec click-through ad on the sidebar of the website since…
An introduction to essential oils
Plant-based Health Coach Lorna McCormack joins us today with an introduction to essential oils. Lorna will be joining us regularly over the next couple of months to explore essential oils and how they can be used to support your emotional…
Introducing Pukka’s new herbal latte blends
As the hazy end of summer slips away into the cool, crisp days of autumn, it’s nearly time for snuggling up on the sofa and cradling a cup of warm, delicious goodness. Introducing Pukka’s new herbal latte blends – Turmeric Gold, Cacao…
Your Stories: Natasha Whelehan on taking things one day at a time
Today I’m continuing our new feature on Happy Magazine called Your Stories. As the name suggests, it’s all about you and your cancer story. My aim with these is to shine a light on all of those of us who are…
Pink with a purpose – Companies supporting the Marie Keating Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink Patrons assemble with the Marie Keating Foundation to support their 20th year fighting breast cancer Everything from shoes and mattresses to jewellery and lingerie go pink with a purpose this October This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, generous companies are…
You are who you have been looking for
One of our readers here on Happy Magazine shared this great video with us during the week. We love it and we hope you will too. It’s by Adam Roa, a spoken word artist, motivational speaker, personal development coach and filmmaker…
Cooling relief for hot flushes – Nía Facial Hydrating Mist + a Giveaway
If you are going through chemotherapy at the moment, and as a result, chemo-induced menopause, you might be experiencing hot flushes regularly throughout the day and night. Irish skincare brand Nía Natural Beauty have an Intensive Restoring Facial Hydrating Mist that…
Beautiful post-surgery underwear at Bravelle + a Giveaway
Today we have a brand new competition starting here on Happy Magazine! To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the lovely Team at Bravelle in Limerick – Kate and her mum Pauline – are offering two lucky Happy Magazine…
An Instagram account you need in your life – Yogaru
Guys and girls, today I want to share with you an Instagram account I am really enjoying at the moment and that’s the Yogaru Ireland instagram account run by none other than our own Yoga Ruth/Yoga Guru Ruth Delahunty. Ruth…
Come and join us for coffee next Wednesday 3 October
I am delighted to be speaking at a #CupsAgainstBreastCancer coffee morning next week in Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin. Organised by my friend and neighbour Jackie, we are hoping to raise as much as we can for the Irish Cancer Society‘s breast cancer services.…
It’s Cancer Week: 24-30 September 2018
Cancer has touched every family in every community in Ireland. Cancer Week is about opening up a national conversation about cancer and for communities and organisations, large and small, to be part of that conversation this September. Cancer Week is taking…
Would you like to advertise in the first print edition of Happy Magazine?
This week I am starting the final release of advertising for the first print issue of Happy Magazine – Ireland’s first dedicated cancer support magazine. We are looking for another ten advertisers on board to make the print magazine a…
And the winner of our Full 360 competition is…
Brenda Woods! Congratulations Brenda. Brenda entered by leaving a comment on the post. Brenda has won two tickets to the Full 360 event in Dublin on 25 November. If you weren’t lucky today, we’ve got another competition happening on Happy…
Highlights from Soul Space: Gerry Hussey on Healing Trauma
The Soul Space event I was so looking forward to happened this weekend. Very early on Saturday morning, my husband, toddler and I tumbled into our campervan and hit the road to Galway. We arrived at the beautiful venue, Claregalway…
