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Basically...with Stefanie Preissner episodes

November 30, 2021 74: What’s the Story with These Listeners’ Questions, Luke?
In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie asks Luke O’Neill questions submitted by listeners about COVID-19 booster shots, new restrictions and what to expect for the future. Luke also does an antigen test live on the show!

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

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38 min
November 23, 2021 73: What’s the Story with the Paralympics, Ellen?
Today, Stefanie chats with Paralympian gold medalist Ellen Keane. Ellen talks all things training, how she prepares for the Paralympic Games and what it was like to win gold at Tokyo 2020, what her routine looks like and the benefits of chocolate milk!

You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+

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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
November 16, 2021 72: What’s the Story with Autism, Adam and Michael?
In this episode of Basically, we’ve got two separate interviews on the show. First, Stefanie sits down with Adam Harris, the CEO and founder of As I Am. Together, they talk about autism, and the struggles autistic people face. They also debunk some commonly assumed myths.

To find out more about As I Am and the supports they provided, please check out their website at asiam.ie/

In the second part of the episode, Stefanie chats with Michael Thomas, best known for his appearances on the Netflix documentary, Love on the Spectrum. They discuss his experiences on the show, his Aspergers, and his interests.

You can watch the first 2 seasons of Love on the Spectrum on Netflix 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 7 min
November 09, 2021 71: What’s the Story with Hinduism, Swami Purnanandha?
In this episode of Basically, Stefanie speaks with Swami Purnanandha, the spiritual director of the Eire Vedanta Society. He talks about Hinduism as a religion based on a philosophy and the origins of the religion as one of the most ancient world religions. He discusses the different paths of Hinduism and what they are, as well as his daily practice as a Swami.

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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59 min
November 02, 2021 70: What's the Story with Egg Donation, Dr Kuczera?
In this episode of Basically, Stefanie speaks with Dr Bart Kuczera from Beacon Care Fertility about egg donation. He talks about the most common recipients of egg donations and the process of receiving these donations. They discuss the legal rights of the donors and children born from egg donation.

To find out more about Dr Kuczera and the treatments Becaon Care Fertility provides, you can check out their website at www.beaconcarefertility.ie/

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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33 min
October 26, 2021 69: What’s the Story with Sperm Donation, Dr Waterstone?
This week, Stefanie talks to Dr John Waterstone from Waterstone Clinic about sperm donor treatments. He goes through the main types of people who typically access sperm donation, and how it all works. He also talks about the new legislation soon coming into play in Ireland around sperm donation.

You can find out more about Dr Waterstone’s clinic via his website at waterstoneclinic.ie/contact/

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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41 min
October 19, 2021 68: What’s the Story with the Covid Boosters Shots, Luke?
This week Stefanie chats with Luke O’Neill once again. This time they talk about the Covid Booster shots and go back over the early days of the pandemic. But wait, Luke has also written a book! It’s called Keep Calm and Trust the Science, and comes out on October 29th, telling the story of the pandemic and explaining the science behind the virus.

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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37 min
October 12, 2021 67: Basically Update
There’s no episode of Basically this week but let’s take a look at what’s coming up!

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4 min
October 05, 2021 66: What’s the Story with Being a Tour Guide, Sam?
In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie chats with Sam Ford. Sam is a tour guide who gives tours around Dublin. He talks about the wonders of being a tour guide, from the time he made up a story for some disinterested Spanish students, to the Viking Splash Tours. He presents some fun facts about the city, why he loves German tourists and the fascinating people he meets on private tours.

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.

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54 min
September 28, 2021 65: What’s the Story with Buddhism, Jnanadhara?
This week Stefanie continues exploring world religions with Jnanadhara, a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order and Chairman of the Dublin Buddhist Centre in central Dublin. Together, they talk about the origins of Buddhism and who Buddha was. Jnanadhara takes Stefanie through the three aspects of the Buddhist path and the values of practicing the religion.

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.

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1 hr 2 min