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Dublin lesbian line’s new podcast created to showcase the stories within the LGBTQAI community, specifically the stories of women STAR, which includes queer, nonbinary and transgender people. We will speak to LGBTQAI+ women* in Ireland about mental health, emotional resilience, and what it is like to be queer in Ireland in 2020. We want you to feel included whatever way you present yourself to the world so if you have a story you want to tell get in touch with us at www.dublinlesbianline.ie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    • Jan 9, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    S2 Ep3: Val Hourigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 44:16


    In this episode Women STAR Laura Louise spoke to Val Hourigan, about how she discovered her sexuality abroad and her experience of same-same domestic abuse. If you need support in relation to domestic violence you can contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre at 1800 77 8888 or Women's Aid at 1800 341 900. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    S2 Ep2: Basira Paigham

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 31:30


    In the second episode of this season of Women STAR Laura Louise speaks to Afghani LGBTQAI+ activist, Basira Paigham, about the risks our community faces in Afghanistan every day, and her experience of moving to Ireland as a refugee. Available on Acast, Spotify and iTunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S2 Ep1: Chris Gebhardt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 43:12


    In the first episode of our new season Laura Louise spoke to Dublin Pride's Culture and Training Manager, Chris Gebhardt, about coming out as non-binary, and their experience of being black and queer in Ireland. Available on Acast, Spotify and iTunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 6: Niamh Kearney

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 41:47


    Niamh Kearney spoke to Laura Louise about her struggles with addiction, internalised homophobia, and the continuous work she does to improve her mental health. Available on Acast, Spotify and iTunes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Ep 5: Zainab Boladale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 56:37


    Zainab Boladale, journalist and TV presenter, spoke to Laura Louise about representation of people of colour in the media, racism in Ireland, and how she deals with online harassment. Also available on Spotify, iTunes and Soundcloud. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Ep 4: Rebecca Harold and Jennifer McGee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 54:50


    Rebecca Harold and Jennifer McGee, founders of Inclusion, a social group for transgender people in Ireland, spoke to Laura Louise about challenges they have faced since they began transitioning, how they have overcome these challenges, and why they have set up Inclusion. Also available on Spotify, iTunes and Soundcloud. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Ep 3: Lisa Connell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 43:12


    Lisa Connell, GCN Managing Editor, speaks to Laura Louise about her work with Gay Community News, the importance of queer nightlife and the origins of Love Sensation. Also available on Spotify, iTunes and Soundcloud. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Ep 2: Hannah Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 40:40


    In the second episode of Women STAR Hannah Kelly talks to Laura Louise about bi-erasure, biphobia, and the fluidity of sexuality. Also available on Spotify, iTunes and Soundcloud. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Ep 1: Toryn Glavin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 36:13


    The first episode Women STAR features Toryn Glavin, Engagement Manager with Stonewall UK, and she speaks to Laura Louise about her transition, her relationship with her body, and the representation of transgender people in the media. Also available on Spotify and Soundcloud. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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