Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland

🎧 Podcast DescriptionThis week I sit down with Ciara Keegan, who shares the heartbreaking loss of her sister Jessie a young mum of two who died last year from triple-negative breast cancer.
Ciara speaks so honestly about the incredibly close bond she shared with Jessie, the love that surrounded her within their family, and the devastating reality of watching someone you love face such an aggressive illness.
This is a deeply emotional conversation about sisterhood, family, anticipatory grief, and the profound loss that comes when someone so central to your world is no longer there.
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This week I sit down with Marian Hastings who shares the loss of her husband James to cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).
Marian speaks openly about the devastating reality of a diagnosis with so few treatment options, the fight they faced together, and the heartbreak of knowing there was very little hope. She reflects on the love they shared, the challenges of caring for someone through terminal illness, and the incredible compassion and support they received from hospice care.
This is a deeply moving conversation about love, courage, anticipatory grief, and the comfort that compassionate care can bring during life's hardest moments.
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This week I sit down with Shaunna Briody who shares the devastating loss of her only sibling Ryan in a tragic accident.
Ryan was a young mechanic with his whole life ahead of him. Shaunna speaks openly about the trauma of his sudden death, the overwhelming grief that followed, and how it led to severe anxiety and panic attacks.
This is an honest conversation about sibling loss, navigating life after sudden bereavement, and finding a way forward after unimaginable heartbreak.
⚠️ Content note: This episode contains discussion of traumatic loss, grief, anxiety, and panic attacks.
If this episode brings up difficult feelings for you, support is available:
📞 Samaritans Ireland – 116 123
📱 Text HELLO to 50808
🤍 HUGG – www.hugg.ie
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I've partnered with BetterHelp to offer listeners 10% off their first month of online therapy.
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This week I sit down with Andrew Hart who lost both of his parents by the age of just 24.
Andrew speaks about losing his dad to cancer, before sharing the heartbreaking story of his mum's long struggle with mental health and addiction and her death by suicide.
This is an honest conversation about grief, addiction, mental health, and the lasting impact of losing both parents at such a young age.

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This week I sit down with Maeve Keegan, who shares the heartbreaking loss of her husband Mark, who died by suicide in 2010.
Maeve speaks openly about the complex circumstances surrounding Mark's death. What began as trading gradually became something she now believes was a form of gambling addiction, leaving her to discover the devastating financial reality only after his death.
She reflects on the shock of losing her husband, the legal battles that followed, and the lasting impact of grief, trauma, and PTSD. Together, we also discuss suicide, mental health, and the importance of reaching out for support.
⚠️ Content note: This episode contains discussion of suicide, suicidal thoughts, addiction, and mental health. Please take care while listening.
Support is available:
📞 Samaritans Ireland – Freephone 116 123 (24 hours a day)
🌐 www.samaritans.org
🤝 HUGG provides support for people bereaved by suicide and those impacted by suicide. You can find out more at www.hugg.ie.
You can find Maeve on Instagram @sanara_psychotherapy and @widowed_young_ireland
And her email is maevekeeganpsychotherapy@gmail.com
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To claim your discount, please use the link below (the discount is automatically applied when you sign up through the link)
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