The Grief Pod

Neven Maguire, one of Irelands most well known Chefs, Author and Proprietor of MacNean House and Restaurant, lost his Dad Joe in a road traffic accident in 1999 and his Mum Vera to lung cancer in 2012

In this episode of The Grief Pod, Neven talks about the influence his parents had on his career, his faith, his love of family and the importance of time.

Getting a late diagnosis of Autism or ADHD, can for many, create a sense of grief, about what their pasts might have looked like, had they been diagnosed earlier.

In this weeks episode of The Grief Pod, Writer, Illustrator and Director Sean Branigan talks about his late diagnosis, why directing the short movie ‘’Samhain’’ has been so cathartic, and the need for a more inclusive and accepting world.

Dame Penelope Keith, was one of TV’s most beloved actress’s, bringing laughter into the homes of millions, particularly through her roles of Margo in The Good Life & Audrey Forbes-Hamilton in To the Manor Born. Sadly in June of this year, she lost her life to cancer.

In this episode of The Grief Pod, her son Paul, talks about the charity single ‘Keep Smiling’ he is releasing in tribute to his Mum under the name Stanley Bloom, how the song reflects the joy and happiness she brought to so many people and how the public’s love for his Mum, is helping him navigate his grief.

‘Keep Smiling’ (featuring The Hairy Piper) is released on September 25th in aid of MacMillan Cancer & Poppy Scotland

Jennifer Gilna Clarke, lost her adored husband Dermot, to cancer in November 2019, leaving her to navigate life alone with two youngsters sons.

In this episode of The Grief Pod, Jennifer talks about the huge hole Dermot’s death has left in her life, the everyday hurdles you encounter when suddenly you become a widow, how your social circle suddenly changes and contemplating dating again.

Tanya Chomyk is the author of ‘Bringing Light to Loss’ a book which aims to help people redefine their grief, and reclaim hope and meaning.

Having just lost her Father, Tanya found herself in the throes of grief once again, when her little boy Danilo died at just six months old. Taking hope and resilience from her 5 year old daughter, Larissa, Tanya learned how to cope with life again, manage the inevitable triggers and rebuild her future.