Megan Roantree

2 months ago | galwaynow.ie | Megan Roantree

Winter can be divisive. Some see it as a time to enjoy hygge, the Danish concept of embracing cosiness, wrapping up in front of the fire and drinking tea. Others though, find it hard to see past the dark, short evenings, cold weather and quieter pace. “Most people struggle with the dark nights and bleak weather,” says Dr Patricia Barber, psychologist and director of Galway-based practice, My Psychology Ireland.

Oct 18, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Megan Roantree

I love nodding along with friends, or people my age who just ‘get it’. Whether it’s our shared interest in pop culture (I am truly invested in the relationship between Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan), cooking (aka trying a viral TikTok recipe), or enjoying the same entertainment ( !). It’s great to feel like you’re on the same page as your peers. But there is one topic I just can’t relate to. There are countless memes online about it, it’s often a topic of conversation among people my age.

Jun 14, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Megan Roantree

I have one vague memory of Father’s Day from my childhood. I had found a tiny glass fish ornament in our bathroom and I wrapped it in paper to give to my dad. I think I probably had pocket money at the time, but I must have thought that something already in our home, that my parents had likely bought, was a sufficient present for him on the Hallmark day. Other than that, the 13 Father’s Days I had with my dad seem pretty uneventful and dare I say, unimportant.

Jun 4, 2024 | her.ie | Anna Martin |Megan Roantree |Ellen Tannam |Kat O'Connor

Back health is something so important, yet most of us probably forget about it until we pull a muscle or can’t seem to get that twinge to go away. Chartered Physiotherapist Chris Carr spoke to Her on the importance of taking care of our backs and how to improve our posture. According to Carr, certain everyday habits we do even without thinking may be negatively affecting our posture.

May 30, 2024 | stellar.ie | Megan Roantree

Most women who want to have children will know this from a young age. They’ll picture themselves holding a baby, and even have some names in mind. Many of us think of it as something that’s way down the line – a ‘one day’ type of idea, something we feel we have loads of time to think about. But at some point, the day will come when you have to seriously think about whether now is the ‘right time’. But what does that even mean?