Basically...with Stefanie Preissner

In this episode of Basically... Stefanie asks Graeme to unveil the many mysterious that can occur at Dublin Airport such as how do some bags go missing? And where does this stuff go? Graeme uncovers some fascinating insights such as what happens when a plane has to do an emergency landing and how an operation such as President Joe Biden landing into the airport safely is accomplished. Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+ Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin. This episode of Basically is sponsored by The Mater Private and Rockwell Financial. You can receive a free consultation from Rockwell Financial by mentioning Basically when booking in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically, Stefanie asks Robert some listener questions that were sent in to her. They discuss topics such as what drives mortgage rates? How to know if you're paying enough into your pension and where is the best place to keep your savings? Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+ Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin. This episode of Basically is sponsored by Rockwell Financial. You can receive a free consultation by mentioning Basically when booking in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Stefanie speaks to Melissa who is a midwife at The Coombe. They discuss why not all pregnancies need a consultant and what it is like to have a midwife led pregnancy if you are low risk. Melissa explains signs to look out for along the way to understand your pregnancy more and what might happen if you gave birth while traveling abroad. 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 Financial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically, Stefanie chats with Noel Fitzpatrick. Noel is a project manager and international representative for satellite meteorology. He tells us how certain types of weather come about, the chances of getting hit by lightning and why it always seems to rain in Mayo. Stefanie asks Noel if he is concerned about climate change and the effects that this is having on our weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically, Midwife and Fertility Speicialist Laura Hackett discusses topics such as who should be getting checked at a fertility clinic and when? Are there any specific vitamins to be taking ? And lifestyle tips for when trying to conceive. Laura also debunks some myths and assures us that every body is completely different and to be kind to yourself when trying to conceive. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically... Maria reveals exactly what happens behind the doors of those mysterious staff rooms, the highs and lows of teaching and all of the behind the scenes of the job that occur when the students are gone home for the day. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically, freediver Claire Walsh uncovers the training and disciplines involved in this incredible sport. Claire discusses the mental aspects that are required and how much control one must have. She tells us the many ways in which freedivers must adapt to the water through techniques such as equalisation for the ears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically, Stefanie talks to Neale Richmond, The Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise about Brexit and the Northern Ireland protocol. Stefanie asks whether Brexit has finally been complete and where the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland now stand after further months of negotiation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefanie deep dives into the world of A.I. with expert Elaine Burke. Elaine outlines how A.I. can be used for innocent fun such as cute snapchat filters and other creative outlets but the pair also discuss the darker side of A.I. when misused. You can learn more about the world of tech through Elaine's podcast with her co-host Jenny on For Tech's Sake a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke O'Neill reveals the latest advances in the world of modern medicine and in finding a cure for cancer. He discusses his predictions for the future of various medicines and an in-depth look at our immune system's role in fighting disease. Luke also introduces us to "The Off Switch". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke O'Neill joins Stefanie in the studio once more to talk about the pandemic, and what was done right and wrong in our response to the virus. Were the lockdowns too long? What are the long-terms effects? Stefanie and Luke answer all, in this brief update. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Stefanie chats with Hannah Daly. Hannah is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and advanced sensory integration therapist. She is also the author of KNOWING NO BOUNDARIES: A memoir of her life with dyslexia, dyspraxia and sensory processing disorder. Stefanie asks Hannah about her experience of pregnancy while also living with dyspraxia and sensory processing disorder. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Stefanie talks to Cathy Monaghan. Cathy defines her purpose as giving support to parents as they transition through the phases and stages of feeding their family. As a senior Paediatric Dietitian her work is dedicated to educating, empowering and enabling parents to feed their children what they need without unnecessary cost, time, tantrums or guilt. Stefanie and Cathy go through some listener questions and uncover many top tips when it comes to weaning. You can support Stefanie and the show on Headstuff+ Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner Thanks to Cathal O'Gara for the artwork and music by Only Ruin. This episode of Basically is sponsored by Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Stefanie chats with Nicola O'Byrne who gives guidance and support to those breastfeeding. She answers some brilliant listener questions and demystifies many topics around breastfeeding. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefanie is back in the studio to record brand new episodes of Basically. Basically returns on Tuesday 14th February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! To kick things off, we take a look back on Stefanie's chat with money guru Eoin McGee to talk to Stefanie about taxes, COVID payments, pensions and much more of that stuff that’s normally boring but actually really useful and borderline interesting when broken down into easy conversation like this... basically. Eoin also answers a lot of audience questions, so keep them coming! 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we look back on an episode from May 2021 when Stefanie chatted to 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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another episode taken from the archives! Stefanie talks to Feargal Harrington, founder of Intro Matchmaking about Dating. They talk about matchmaking, expectations, frustration with dating apps such as Tinder, the things single men want and the things single women want. What works, and what doesn't work, tips, and loads more. Stefanie also gets answers from Feargal for your listener questions. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we look back on April 2021, when Stefanie chatted 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+ 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During mental health month 2021, Stefanie talked to chartered psychologist with an expertise in trauma, Allison Keating. In this episode from the archive, Stefanie and Allison talk about eating disorders. How prevalent are they, how dangerous? We are talking more about mental health now, but are we doing enough? They also talk about knowing yourself, and how people talk about the body. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another one from the archives for you! In 2020, Stefanie chatted with consultant OBGYN Dr. Jennifer Donnelly from Dublin’s Rotunda Maternity Hospital. They go baby step by baby step from the moment of seeing a positive pregnancy test, choosing whether to go public, semi public or private, picking a hospital or a consultant, how to cope with scans, scares, and stretch marks, and then... what happens when it has to come out! Jennifer takes Stefanie through the whole joyful journey and leaves her... maybe a little shell shocked but very much enlightened. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Stefanie's break continues, we look back to January 2022 and mental health month, when Dr Harry Barry joined Stefanie in studio 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another one from the archives! Looking back to December 2020, when Stefanie sat down with her fabulously high-achieving contemporary, Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris. They talk about politics, politics in a pandemic (as well as being Minister for Health in a pandemic), what the job means, what he’d like to achieve, running for office, and ignoring bad advice. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's archive episode from June 2021, 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! 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we look back to March 2021 and Stefanie's chat with Kathryn Mannix, an expert in death. They talk about death in a very refreshing way, what it is like for the person it's happening to, and how people around that person should feel. Why sleep is important near the end of life, what new ways we should think about this inevitable phenomenon, and 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefanie is away on leave at the moment, so here is another archive episode from 2020, when Stefanie chatted with comedian, actor and radio presenter PJ Gallagher. They talk about finding your way in life, discovering something you’re good at (if being a professional sportsman doesn’t work out!) and dealing with success in something when it’s not a passion. Stefanie dissects his negativity, talks about his comedy and his talent and they eat a lot of cake. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another one from the archives! This week, we look back to September 2020 when Stefanie spoke with Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald. They discuss things like, what’s it like to be a woman in Irish politics? What would a United Ireland look like? Is it her job to find problems with how the Government does things? And what is the story with Sinn Fein and the IRA? 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefanie is taking her first break from the podcast! So for the next couple of weeks, she is resharing some of your favourite episodes from the archives. Stefanie will be back soon with some brand new episodes. In the meantime, we look back to August 2020, when Stefanie spoke to the Taoiseach and Fianna Fail Leader Micheál Martin. They discuss whether Fianna Fail is a train or a taxi, how party politics is giving way to campaign politics and how Fianna Fail would pitch itself to younger members looking to get involved with a party. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s podcast, Stefanie talks to Heather Dent of The Lullaby Lady. Heather is a certified child sleep consultant, and Heather and Stefanie discuss how to develop and remedy healthy sleep habits with your child, how to create the best environment for sleeping, and how strategies will differ with your child’s age. Stefanie and Heather also talk about the importance of consistency and tools and routines that can help. You can find Heather on instagram @thelullabylady or on her website www.thelullabylady.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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s (listener requested!) episode, Stefanie is joined by her husband Noel to talk about his experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Stefanie and Noel discuss when and why he made the decision to make the climb and go over the necessary practical and physical preparations. Noel also shares his day-to-day on the climb. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Basically, Stefanie is joined by Kieran Lally, the first Mayo-man to climb Mount Everest. He talks about his preparation for making the climb, including all the other mountains he has climbed around the world. He describes the process of climbing Mount Everest and what it's like reaching the top. You can find out more about Kieran's journey to the top of Mount Everest by picking up his book, 'Beyond the Summit: The Story Of One Man's Need To Scale His Inner Everest', now available in all bookstores. 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 Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Stefanie is joined by Dr Morgan Fraser, a lecturer and assistant professor in the School of Physics in University College Dublin, who is hoping to use the JWS Telescope for his research. They talk all about the JWST, what it is used for and why scientists are excited about what it can do. They look at the ever expanding universe and what life on other planets might look like. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episodes includes graphic descriptions of abortions and may be difficult for some listeners. In the wake of the overturning of Roe vs Wade in America, Stefanie talks to Carol Downer, an activist who joined the women's liberation movement in the 1960s and advocated for the legalisation of abortion in California. Carol discusses her personal experience with having an illegal abortion, and how this started her journey working with women to help provide information on abortion, birth control and fertility. You can find out more about Carol and her work via her website; womenshealthinwomenshands.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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From monkeypox to shrew pox, avian flu to polio, immunologist Luke O'Neill joins Stefanie to break down everything happening in the world of viruses at the moment. Luke updates us on the Covid vaccines, progress of intranasal vaccines and the pan-coronavirus vaccine. Luke is heading to Electric Picnic! Don't forget to stop by the Leviathan Stage to hear some discussions on science, a quiz on science versus anti-science, and Luke's band, the Metabolix will play some well-known hits. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episodes discusses abortions and may be difficult for some listeners. In the first half of this episode, Stefanie talks to Dr. Vicky O’Dwyer, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Rotunda Hospital to discuss the process of getting an abortion in Ireland and the supports that are available to women in need of abortions and post-procedure. In the second half of the episode, Stefanie speaks with Orna Cronin, who talks about her personal experience with TFMR (Termination For Medical Reasons), and why she was unable to get the care she needed in Ireland. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episodes discusses abortions and may be difficult for some listeners. In the first part of this episode, Stefanie discusses abortion laws and rights in Ireland with Jade Wilson, a journalist with the Irish TImes who has been covering abortion rights for the last number of years. In the second part of the episode, Stefanie speaks with Anne-Marie McCallion, who shares her personal experience with getting an abortion and why she had no choice but to travel to the UK to get an abortion, despite the eighth amendment being repealed in 2018 in Ireland. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are taking an episode from the archives to share with you. Originally released in 2021, Stefanie spoke to psychologist and outgoing president of the Psychology Society of Ireland, Mark Smyth, about mental health and therapy for Mental Health Month 2021. There are questions about social media, life in 2020/2021, anxiety. What is therapy? What is a psychologist, a counsellor, a therapist, a psychoanalyst, a psychotherapist and who needs one? How to pick a therapist, how do you know the right fit and should you get to know your therapist? You can now 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aoife Harvey from Women’s Health Dublin joins Stefanie to talk about pelvic health - what is it, what do women need to know about it and what exactly is the pelvic floor? Aoife explains some basic pelvic floor exercises and why they are important, particularly for pregnant women and post-pregnancy. You can find out more about Aoife’s work on Instagram @womenshealthdublin 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically, Hugh O’Connell, political correspondent with MediaHuis, joins Stefanie to talk all things politics. He breaks down the different political parties within Ireland, and what they stand for. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we judge a book by its cover? This week, graphic designer Cathal O’Gara joins Stephanie to talk about his experience in graphic design, the design process, and what goes into making a book cover. You can find Cathal on Instagram @cathalogara 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Stefanie chats with David Costello, the Irish consul general to Hong Kong and Macau. David explains the differences between an ambassador and a consul, what it is that consuls do and how they help Irish citizens abroad, how they promote Irish culture and the importance of language. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond joins Stefanie to explain the Brexit Protocol. What does it mean, how does it impact everyone and what has been happening to find a viable solution between Ireland, the UK and the EU? You can find Neale on Twitter @nealerichmond 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no new Basically episode this week, but here is a new podcast for you to try. Fad Camp is a comedy podcast part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. Together, co-hosts Grace Mulvey and Conor Dowling explore the ridiculousness of fad diets. You can listen to all episodes of Fad Camp here. You can support Fad Camp and Basically on HeadStuff+ Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Basically, medium Fiona Faery joins Stefanie to talk about being a medium. They discuss the differences between mediums and psychics, why the industry should be regulated, and some of the things to look out for when going for a reading. You can find Fiona’s website here or on her Instagram (@fionafaerypsychicmedium) 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically, Stefanie is joined by Hilary O’Connor from Maurice Leahy Wade Solicitors (leahywade.ie) to discuss how to get a divorce, the processes, the importance of mediation, the division of assets and much more. You can find Hilary on Instagram at @hilaryoconnorsolicitor 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically, Shane Prendergast (project manager for EVs at SEAI) takes Stefanie through the different types of electric vehicle models out there, offers some advice on what to look out for when purchasing an electric car and discusses some of the benefits of switching to electric. Check out seai.ie to find out more, and to see what grants are available. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basically, psychotherapist and former footballer Richie Sadlier joins Stefanie to talk all about sex. He talks about why it is important to give young boys proper sex education and to have open conversations with them about sex and relationships. Richie’s book, Let’s Talk is available now, and you can follow Richie on Instagram @RichieSadlier 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie This episode of Basically is sponsored by the Dublin Literary Award 2022. Find out more at dublinliteraryaward.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Basically, Stefanie chats to Professor Barbara Ryan and Elaine McGown, AKA The Gut Experts. They talk all about gut health and their new book, ‘What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Gut,’ published by Sheldon Press. The book is out now and available now in all major bookshops and many independent bookshops in Ireland and the UK, as well as online. You can follow The Gut Experts online @TheGutExperts on Instagram, or via their website thegutexperts.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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s no new episode of Basically this week. Stefanie will be back next week with a great new episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Basically was recorded live at the Basically Live Show at Smock Alley on the 23rd of March. Rory O’Neill AKA Panti Bliss joins Stefanie to talk about the origins of Panti, his relationship with Ireland and his involvement in political movements throughout the years. 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 Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices