Val Hourigan speaks about how she discovered her sexuality abroad and her experience of same-same domestic abuse

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.

S2 Ep3: Val Hourigan

Afghani LGBTQAI+ activist, Basira Paigham, speaks about the risks her community faces in Afghanistan every day, and her experience of moving to Ireland as a refugee

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.

S2 Ep2: Basira Paigham

Chris Gebhardt speaks about coming out as non-binary, and their experience of being black and queer in Ireland

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.

S2 Ep1: Chris Gebhardt

Niamh Kearney speaks about addiction, internalised homophobia, and how she continuously works to improve her mental health

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.

Ep 6: Niamh Kearney

Zainab Boladale talks about racism in Ireland and challenging online harassment

Zainab Boladale, journalist and TV presenter, spoke to Laura Louise about&nbsp;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.

Ep 5: Zainab Boladale

Rebecca Harold and Jennifer McGee discuss the challenges of living as trans women in rural Ireland

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.

Ep 4:  Rebecca Harold and Jennifer McGee

Lisa Connell talks about her work with Gay Community News and the importance of queer nightlife

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.

Ep 3: Lisa Connell

Hannah Kelly talks about biphobia and the fluidity of sexuality

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.

Ep 2: Hannah Kelly

Toryn Glavin talks about her transition and trans representation

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.

Ep 1: Toryn Glavin

Dublin Lesbian Line's new podcast focusing on showcasing the stories of queer women*.

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. 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 <a href="http://www.dublinlesbianline.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.dublinlesbianline.ie</a>.

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