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Basically...with Stefanie Preissner episodes

February 15, 2022 84: How Do We Talk About Suicide, Mark?
This episode focuses on suicide and may be triggering for some listeners. You can find a list of supports here.

This week, Stefanie speaks with Mark Smyth, consultant clinical psychologist and 2020 President of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Although it is a conversation no one wants to have, Mark highlights why it is important to have conversations about suicide, how to talk to people about suicide and how to offer support. He emphasises that you should go to your GP or local A&E if you are in immediate danger. There are plenty of services and training available for people who want to prepare for conversations about suicide and to learn how to support that person, including ASIST Training and Safe Talk.

Mark talks about the guidelines, devised by Headline and the Samaritans, which journalists use when reporting on suicide, and how these guidelines unfortunately are not followed on social media and the harmful effect this can have within a community.

Useful Links:

Headline: https://headline.ie/
Shine: https://shine.ie/support/
Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland/
ASIST Training: https://www.youth.ie/training/asist-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training/
Safe Talk: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/training/types-of-training/safetalk.pdf

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Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.

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43 min
February 08, 2022 83: What’s the Story with Binge Eating Disorder, Tara?
This episode discusses eating disorders, in particular binge eating disorder and may be difficult for some listeners. If you are in need of support you can find more information here.

In this episode of Basically, Stefanie talks to clinical psychologist Dr Tara Logan Buckley. Tara describes binge eating disorder and the differences between “objective” and “subjective” binges. They discuss how dieting can contribute to a cycle of binge eating, why you might want to consider abandoning your fitness apps and the harmful experiences people face due to the stigma around larger body sizes.

Tara offers face-to-face help in the Dublin area, and online. You can find Tara on Instagram @DrTaraLB or by emailing her at [email protected].

You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+

Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner

Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.

This episode of Basically is sponsored by Rockwell. Feel free to check them out at rockwellfinancial.ie/basically

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54 min
February 01, 2022 82: What’s the Story with Mental Health in the Parent-Child Relationship, Joanna?
This episode touches on issues relating to mental illness and suicide and may be difficult for some listeners. You can find a list of relevant supports here.

In this episode, Stefanie talks to psychotherapist Joanna Fortune, who specialises in the parent-child relationship. Fortune explains the difference between “play” and “play with purpose.” She also discusses how to have sensitive and age-appropriate conversations with kids about mental health, and answers listener’s questions about parenting with a mental illness from both the parent and child’s perspective.

You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+

Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner

Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.

This episode of Basically is sponsored by Rockwell. Feel free to check them out at rockwellfinancial.ie/basically

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1 hr 6 min
January 25, 2022 81: What’s the Story with Perinatal Mental Health, Anthony?
This episode touches on issues relating to pregnancy and pregnancy loss and may be difficult for some listeners. If you are in need of support, you can find a list of relevant services here.

In this episode, Stefanie talks to Professor Anthony McCarthy, head of the perinatal mental health unit at The National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street, Dublin. Professor McCarthy answers listeners questions relating to perinatal mental health and anxiety.

To find out more about perinatal mental health at The National Maternity Hospital, check out their website.

You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+

Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner

Thanks to Cathal O'Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.

This episode of Basically is sponsored by Rockwell. Feel free to check them out at rockwellfinancial.ie/basically

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57 min
January 18, 2022 80: What’s the Story with Loneliness, Mairead?
This week on Basically, Stefanie talks with Matchmaker and Dating Specialist Mairead Loughman of Love HQ. Loughman suggests solutions for combating loneliness. She discusses how to nurture friendships while minding mental health, how to make new friends (even in a pandemic), and lets us know how many hugs a day we need to meet our daily dose.

You can find more about Mairead Loughman at lovehq.ie or on Instagram @lovehq.ie and listen to her podcast, Would Like to Meet, wherever you get your podcasts.

You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+

Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner

Thanks to Cathal O'Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin

This episode of Basically is sponsored by Rockwell. Feel free to check them out at rockwellfinancial.ie/basically

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51 min
January 11, 2022 79: What’s the Story with Anxiety, Harry?
Dr Harry Barry joins Stefanie on mental health month to discuss anxiety. Dr. Barry describes the differences between acute, general and social anxiety and examples of how to cope in various situations. He talks about self-acceptance as the key to getting a handle on anxiety, and how uncertainty can contribute to feelings of anxiety.

You can find more about Dr. Barry’s books and videos mentioned in the podcast on his website at drharrybarry.com

You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+

Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner

Thanks to Cathal O'Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.

This episode of Basically is sponsored by Rockwell. Feel free to check them out at rockwellfinancial.ie/basically

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57 min
January 04, 2022 77: What's the Story with the National Archives, Orlaith?
In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie chats with Orlaith McBride about the National Archives of Ireland. Orlaith is the director of the National Archive. She talks all about the the history of the archives and a about what kind of stuff is archived or is fit to be archived, Michael Collins, wills, digital archives and so much more!

You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+

Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner

Thanks to Cathal O'Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.

This episode of Basically is sponsored by Rockwell. Feel free to check them out at rockwellfinancial.ie/basically

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56 min
December 21, 2021 78: What’s the Story with being a News Correspondent, Richard?
This week, Stefanie chats with Richard Chambers, news correspondent with Virgin Media, and Twitter aficionado. He gives us a glimpse inside the day-to-day of being a news correspondent, what it’s been like to report the news, particularly during the pandemic, and how he fact-checks the news he reports on. Richard has also written a book! It's called A State of Emergency and is available now.

You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+

Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner

Thanks to Cathal O'Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.

This episode of Basically is sponsored by Rockwell. Feel free to check them out at rockwellfinancial.ie/basically

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1 hr 5 min
December 14, 2021 76: What's the Story with the Irish Prison System, John?
In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie chats with John Lonergan about prisons in Ireland. John is the former governor at Mountjoy prison. He explains the history of both the conditions of Irish prisons (from the 60s to the present) and himself as he details his own journey through a fascinating career.

You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+

Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner

Thanks to Cathal O'Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.

This episode of Basically is sponsored by Rockwell. Feel free to check them out at rockwellfinancial.ie/basically

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1 hr
December 07, 2021 75: What's the Story with Autism in Women, Jessica?
In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie chats with Jessica K Doyle about autism in women. Jessica tells Stefanie about her life in school leading up to her diagnosis. She explains the dangers of masking, signs of autism in women, and receiving a diagnosis as an adult.

You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+

Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner

Thanks to Cathal O'Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.

This episode of Basically is sponsored by Rockwell. Feel free to check them out at rockwellfinancial.ie/basically

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1 hr 16 min