Basically...with Stefanie Preissner

Basically...with Stefanie Preissner

The show that takes news stories and makes sense of them, Basically. For any sponsorship or advertising inquiries on this podcast contact advertising@headstuff.org

Episodes

August 6, 2024 46 mins
This week Stefanie is joined by Patrick O'Donovan, Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. They discuss the high and low points of Patrick's career and provide advice for Leaving Cert students awaiting exam results. 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 episo...
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This week Stefanie is once again joined by fan favourite Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial. This week Robert updates us on mortgages and answers your listener questions!! 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 "Mater Private Network" and ...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Dr. Rahim Khan, Consultant Gastroenterologist at The Mater Private. Stefanie and Dr. Khan discuss everything from colonoscopies to how regular your bowel movements should be. 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 "Mater Privat...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Dr Afif El Khuffash, Neonatologist, Professor of Paediatrics & Lactation Consultant. They discuss breastfeeding, pre-term birth and Afif answers your listener questions. 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 "Mater Private Net...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance. They discuss the current landscape of Irish politics, and what it's like to be in politics from the inside. 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...
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This week Stefanie is joined by fan favourite Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial. Robert covers the cost of being single, family finances & answers all of your questions. 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 "Mater Private Network" and R...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Claire Tynan, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at Mater Private Network to discuss all things physiotherapy & spine health. 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 "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. With HeartChe...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at UCD, Jennifer Keenahan to talk all things AI, academics & engineering. 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 "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. With HeartCheck you take ...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Prof. Malcolm Kell, Breast Surgeon from Mater Private Network, Dublin. 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 "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. With HeartCheck you take control of your heart health, giving yoursel...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Laura Sherry, Head of Marketing and Communications at Repak to answer all your questions on recycling. 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 "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. With HeartCheck you take control of y...
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For this once-off extra episode, Stefanie is joined by Hugh O'Connell to shed light on recent updates from Israel & Palestine. 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 "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. HealthCheck at Mater Private is one of the b...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Róisín Clarke, CEO of the Irish Foster Care Association (IFCA). 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 "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. HealthCheck at Mater Private is one of the best ways to get a detailed snaps...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Sarah Kelly, Senior Speech and Language Therapist and Clinical Director of SpeakEasy SLT. 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 "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. HealthCheck at Mater Private is one of the best wa...
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May 17, 2024 39 mins
This week Luke O'Neill is back to chat with Stefanie about what's new in science. 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 "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. HealthCheck at Mater Private is one of the best ways to get a detailed snapshot of your he...
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Welcome back to a new season of Basically! This week Stefanie is joined by Dr Niall Muldoon, the Ombudsman for Children. 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 "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. HealthCheck at Mater Private is one of the best way...
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April 30, 2024 47 mins
Welcome back to a new season of Basically! This week Stefanie is joined by Hugh O'Connell to discuss what's new in the world of politics. 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 "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. HealthCheck at Mater Private is on...
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April 26, 2024 3 mins
Exciting news! A new season of Basically is coming to HeadStuff Podcasts on Tuesday the 30th of April. 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 season of Basically is sponsored by "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week Stefanie is joined by Ms. Caitriona Kirwan who is an ophthalmic surgeon from Mater Private Hospital Dublin.  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 "Mater Private Network". Mater Private Network offers a unique Spine Care provided by our highly spec...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry Dr Lorcan Martin to discuss severe depression. As mentioned by Dr Lorcan Martin, the Little Book of Big Conversations is available for free and can be accessed at https://www.janssenwithme.ie/en-ie/depression. 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 ...
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This week Stefanie is joined by Ms. Claire Thompson who is a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at Mater Private Network in Dublin.  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 "Mater Private Network". Mater Private Network offers a unique Spine Care provided by...
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