Women STAR

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.