In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie chats with Jane Hehir, a psychotherapist with a particular focus in ADHD in women. Together, they talk about Jane’s lived experiences with ADHD, and her diagnosis as an adult. She explains the differences of ADHD in men and women and the types of ADHD.

You can check out Jane’s website at janehehir.ie

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This week Stefanie talks to Paul Hosford about the Government’s new Housing For All Plan. She asks about the new housing plan in general. Will the government help people to buy new homes? Who will be eligible? Will the houses be owned by the state? Will there be enough builders? Will it affect the value of homes people currently own? What provisions are there for renters? And much more!

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In this episode of Basically, Stephanie chats with Father Hugh about the Catholic faith. He  talks about his dedication to his fatih in God, starting from his life in the seminary, and discusses how Christianity allows him to find new meaning in all aspects of his life. He goes in depth about Christianity and the evolution of the religion over time.

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This week, Stefanie checks in with Luke O’Neill to get his perspective on the pandemic and the success of the vaccine rollout. They talk about the plan for booster shots, and whether it is worth vaccinating children under 12. He answers listener questions and offers some advice for the upcoming flu season.

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In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie sits down with Dr. Tom Clonan, Security Analyst and Columnist with the Journal.ie to talk about the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan. Tom gives Stefanie some background on the situation within the country over the last 20 years, discusses what the reality has been like for the people there and the hardships that have been facing women, and why he believes that the image of a more tolerant Taliban is nothing more than clever PR tactic. To read up more about the situation you can follow Tom on Twitter @TomClonan or read his column on https://www.thejournal.ie/

In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie sits down with Dr. Umar Al Qadri the chairman of The Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council. To kick off her series taking a look at World Religions Stefanie asks Dr. Umar all about what it is like to be a Muslim in Ireland, the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity, and why the modern western perception of Islam painted by extremists is wrong. Dr. Umar also talks about his own Muslim upbringing, major Islamic religious celebrations, and an app that helps you pray! You can find out more about The Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council by following them @IMPIC_ie on Twitter, @IrishMuslimCouncil on Facebook, and at https://impic.ie/

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In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie sits down with Sandra Walsh from The Allergy Clinic. Together, they share their experiences with allergies and the benefits of getting tested to better take care of your health. Sandra gives us some tips on how to better manage your allergies, the lowdown on how allergy testing works, and how best to prevent dust mites and tree pollen from invading your home. She also speaks about the benefits of getting tested if you were ever told you were allergic to penicillin as a child as 90% of people who have a penicillin allergy have been given a false diagnosis! You can find out more about The Allergy Clinic by following them @theallergyclinic on Instagram and @theallergyclinicblackrockclinic on Facebook or at https://www.theallergyclinic.ie/ (01)5487098

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In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie sits down with Claire Fullam from Trua Hair. Together, they share their experiences with hair loss and the different causes. Claire gives us some tips on how to look after our hair, like washing it every two days and giving it a good brush. She also warns us to take extra care when using bleach, dry shampoo and hair straighteners. You can find out more about Trua Hair by following them @truahair on Instagram or at truahair.ie/shop-front

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In this episode of Basically, Stefanie speaks with Grace Harrison from the non-profit mental health organisation Let’s Get Talking, who provides counselling and psychotherapy on a non-set fee model. Grace advises us on how to recognise when you or someone you know might be struggling with an addiction, the different supports available and how to support a loved one suffering with an addiction.

You can get in touch with Let’s Get Talking by calling them at 0818714001, go online at letsgettalking.ie or visit one of their face-to-face centres to find out more. 

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In this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie talks to Dermot Goode from totalhealthcover.ie to talk all about health insurance. Dermot offers his advice to those of us who might be a bit uncertain about the whole thing, like when is the best time to get insurance and what is the difference between all the various policies? He also explains the age loading added if you wait until you are over 35 to take out a policy and what exactly are the benefits of getting health insurance. 

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