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The show that takes news stories and makes sense of them, Basically.

Basically...with Stefanie Preissner HeadStuff

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    • 4.8 • 594 Ratings

The show that takes news stories and makes sense of them, Basically.

    What's the Story with Eye Surgery, Ms. Kirwan?

    What's the Story with Eye Surgery, Ms. Kirwan?

    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 specialised, multidisciplinary Spine Care team including spine surgeons, physiotherapists, pain management specialists, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The Spine Care service is available in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Learn more https://bit.ly/3CURFqe
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    • 40 min
    What's the Story with Severe Depression, Dr. Martin?

    What's the Story with Severe Depression, Dr. Martin?

    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 is from Only Ruin.
    This episode of Basically is sponsored by Janssen.
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    • 43 min
    What's the Story with Gynaecological Cancers, Ms. Thompson?

    What's the Story with Gynaecological Cancers, Ms. Thompson?

    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 our highly specialised, multidisciplinary Spine Care team including spine surgeons, physiotherapists, pain management specialists, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The Spine Care service is available in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Learn more https://bit.ly/3CURFqe
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    • 49 min
    What's the Story with My Finances, Robert?

    What's the Story with My Finances, Robert?

    This week, Stefanie is joined again by Robert Whelan, the Managing Director of Rockwell Financial Management. Robert is just in time to answer all your Christmas financial questions, inheritance queries, tax questions, and much more.
    Mater Private Network Emergency Departments in Dublin and Cork provide fast access to care when it’s needed most. Led by emergency medicine consultants, Mater Private Network’s Emergency Department is fully integrated with all other hospital services, which means that if patients need tests, scans, additional consultations with other specialists, or to be admitted into the hospital, this can happen without unnecessary delay. Learn more https://bit.ly/3JF3DrG
    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. You can receive a free consultation with Rockwell Financial by mentioning Basically when booking in.
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    • 53 min
    From The Archives: What's the Story with the Irish Political Parties, Hugh? | July 26th 2022

    From The Archives: What's the Story with the Irish Political Parties, Hugh? | July 26th 2022

    In this episode of Basically we are taking you back to an interview from July 2022. Stefanie was joined by political correspondent Hugh O’Connell, to talk all things politics. He breaks down the different political parties within Ireland, and what they stand for. It's a good one.
    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. You can receive a free consultation with Rockwell Financial by mentioning Basically when booking in.
    Mater Private Network in Dublin provides Urgent Cardiac Care services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is the only private hospital in Ireland to do so. This service is available to walk-in patients, with or without GP referrals. Learn more https://bit.ly/3r8zWcd
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    What's the Story with being a Buyer's Agent, Liz?

    What's the Story with being a Buyer's Agent, Liz?

    In this episode, Stefanie is joined by Ireland's Original Buyer's Agent Liz O'Kane.
    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. You can receive a free consultation with Rockwell Financial by mentioning Basically when booking in.
    Mater Private Network offers a unique Spine Care provided by our highly specialised, multidisciplinary Spine Care team including spine surgeons, physiotherapists, pain management specialists, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The Spine Care service is available in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Learn more https://bit.ly/3CURFqe
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    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
594 Ratings

594 Ratings

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Basically brilliant!

Brilliant podcast, just listened to the one with the Ceann Chomhairle & found it fascinating 👍

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Great podcast

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