Plainly Queer Introduction
Welcome to the first episode of the Plainly Queer Podcast, where two curious and sometimes clueless queer individuals come together to explore and learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community. In this podcast, we'll tackle a variety of topics related to queer life and beyond, including social issues, politics, and culture.
Your hosts are Clodagh McGrath, an online psychotherapist & mindfulness enthusiast who loves travelling Europe and exploring different cultures. Paul O'Byrne is a counsellor & psychotherapist, and sex & relationship therapist in training with a passion for challenging societal norms and embracing humanity's diversity.
Join us as we celebrate the rich diversity of queer identities and experiences. Whether you're queer or an ally, we welcome you to tune in, engage, and learn with us. Thank you for joining us!
Online or In-person Therapies: Insight Matters - a fantastic resource providing Queer affirming online and in-person therapeutic support. Visit www.insightmatters.ie for more information.
LGBTQ+ community support in Ireland: https://lgbt.ie/
LGBTQ+ Youth Support in Ireland: https://www.belongto.org/
Transgender Equality Network Ireland: https://teni.ie/
Phone Help Lines:
- Samaritans: 24-hour service – freephone 116 123, www.dublinsamaritans.ie
- Childline: 24-hour service – 1800 66 66 66, www.childline.ie
- Teenline: 8 pm-midnight – 1800 833 634, www.teenline.ie
- Aware (Depression): 1890 303 302, www.aware.ie
- Pieta House (Self-Harm/Suicide Support): 01-6010000, www.pieta.ie
- Bodywhys (Eating Disorders): 1890 200 444, www.bodywhys.ie
- Console (Suicide Bereavement Support): 1800 247 247, www.console.ie
- Grow (Mental Health Support Groups): 1890 474 474, www.grow.ie
- Alcoholics Anonymous: www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
- Drugs/HIV Helpline: 1800 459 459 www.hse.ie/drugshivhelpline
- Rape Crisis Network Ireland: 24-hour helpline 1800 77 88 88 www.rapecrisishelp.ie
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 50808 to connect with a crisis counsellor who can provide support and help connect you to further resources.
Remember, you're not alone, and there are resources and people who want to help. So please reach out if you're in need.
