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Basically...with Stefanie Preissner episodes

July 13, 2021 53: What Does the Future Look Like, Luke?
In this episode of Basically, Luke O'Neill returns for more biscuits and offers an update on the vaccine, discusses conspiracies on the origin of the pandemic and what the future might look like once everyone has been vaccinated.

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

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35 min
June 01, 2021 52: What’s the Story with Menopause, Loretta?
This week, Stefanie talks to founder of the Menopause Hub, Loretta Dignam. They discuss the process of menopause and some of the 40 different symptoms which can be experienced throughout. They talk about some of the treatments available including Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and how ignoring menopause can impact your long term health. But don’t worry, as Loretta says - it’s not all doom and gloom!

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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
May 25, 2021 51: What’s the Story with Social Anxiety, Harry?
Once again, Stefanie talks with Dr Harry Barry about social anxiety. He explains what irrational beliefs are and the fears that people with social anxiety tend to have. They talk through the different ways people experience social and performative anxiety and reminds us that people are too self-obsessed to judge you! Dr. Barry provides some tips and exercises people with social anxiety can do to help them overcome

You can purchase Dr. Barry’s new book “Embracing Change” on his website.

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

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48 min
May 18, 2021 50: What’s the Story with Nursing Homes, Valerie?
Stefanie talks about nursing homes with Valerie Ryan. Valerie runs a nursing home in Kildare. She shares the ups and downs of working in a nursing home, the different types of supports available to people in need of care, and the relief that has come now that residents have been vaccinated. Valerie talks about the dedication and effort it takes to make nursing homes feels like a home away from home.

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

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45 min
May 11, 2021 49: What’s the Story with Jury Duty, Sarah and Richie?
Stefanie talks all things related to jury duty with Sarah Reid and Richie O’Reilly. As a barrister, Sarah has always been curious about the experience of a juror. Richie, having been called for jury duty before, talks about what it’s actually like sitting in the courtroom, listening to the case unfold. They look at both sides of the story, how it works and determine whether it’s all just as exciting as it is on TV. (Spoiler: it’s not!)

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

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45 min
May 04, 2021 48: Why are you so Positive, Luke?
This week Stefanie talks with Luke O’Neill, who explains why he is so positive about the future of the vaccine, and answers some of the questions that’s been on all our minds. Listen in as Luke eats biscuits and paints a hopeful road ahead!

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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
April 27, 2021 47: What's The Story With Being Roz, Roz?
This week Stefanie talks to Roz Purcell. They talk about modelling, navigating information online during lockdown, and their experiences with eating disorders. Roz shares her story, when she decided to get help and the lessons she learned along the way.

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.

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57 min
April 20, 2021 46: What's The Story with Fertility, Vicky?
This week Stefanie speaks to Dr. Vicky O'Dwyer about all things fertility. We answer listener questions and discuss what a natural fertility cycle works like and what different issues can arise for both men and women and how to overcome them on the journey to starting a family. From IVF, to IUI, ICSI to Clomid, there is no rock of jargon left unturned!

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

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50 min
April 06, 2021 44: What's The Latest, Luke?
Stefanie talks once again to superstar and most sought-after guest, Luke O'Neill to share the good news. People are getting vaccinated! They talk about what we have to look forward to, what the positive news is, and also what are the pitfalls and risks and what is less good news? (It's mostly fairly positive!) So dive in, listen to Luke eat cake, and just hang in there!

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.

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52 min
March 30, 2021 43: What's The Story with Working In Hollywood, Nell?
This week Stefanie talks to the woman who created Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Nell Scovell, about her career in Hollywood writing for shows like The Simpsons, Monk, NCIS and movies like Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. They discuss the highs and lows of being a writer in Hollywood, how to have a sustained career and the inside scoop of an episode of The Simpsons coming later this year!

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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48 min