On the final episode of season two I speak with the inspiring Sports Broadcaster, Author and Mum, Jacqui Hurley. We talk about the tragic and sudden death of her brother Seán. The gift he left in his bucket list and how the family completed it in his honour. And how much our perspective on life changes when we experience grief. Jacqui has an incredible way of discussing her journey and sharing her story of loss. I learned so much from our discussion, and I hope you can too. A beautiful and...

On today's episode I speak with the the absolutley lovely Alex Lawson of CasaLawson. She tells me about her lovely Dad who sadly passed away over 5 years ago. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, he faced a 7 month battle before passing away. We speak about the agony of watching a loved one dissapear before your eyes. How short life really is and that we shouldn't be putting our plans off, because the years aren't guarenteed. And she tells me about how her fiance "spoke" with her Dad before asking...

On today's episode I speak with mental health advocate and life coach, Jack Costello. Jack takes me through the devastating loss of his Mum when he was only a child. He talks to me about how he has lived longer now without her than with her. The importance of emotional resilience, and how navigating his grief has had many challenges throughout the years. Jack has some really incredible insights on his grief journey, and I learned a lot from talking with him. If you would like to connect with...

On today's episode I speak with the incredible Sinead Hinston Green. She speaks to me about the tragic, and sudden, death of her husband Geoff on holidays back in 2011. At the time Sinead was pregnant with their daughter, Lily. She speaks about the realities of loss, death and grief. How her life changed in an instant. And how she views life so differently now. She navigates her story of loss with pockets of light and laughter - not an easy feat. It's such an emotional listen, it's a...

In Grief Moments you can look back and listen to the key moments from my guests. Discussing the changes, the loss, the insights behind the emotions of losing a loved one. On this moment, Sinead takes us through how she feels connected to spirit, how much guilt can come with grief, and the best €50 she's ever spent in her journey. I hope you can take comfort from these moments. If you would like to support this podcast, you can do so in a couple of different ways: By just the cost of a coffee...

On today's episode I speak with the inspiring Jess Roberts of Little Santi Designs. She speaks to me about the loss of her baby, Santi, and how her grief drove her to set up hernew business that focuses on commemorating and honoring baby loss. We speak about the misunderstood side of miscarriage, the loneliness we feel when we experience it, and how she is managing her grief now a year on. Jess speaks beautifully about her experience with grief and baby loss, raising much needed awareness for...

On today's episode I speak with the incredible Meghann Scully, presenter, producer and author. Meghann tells me about the loss of both her brother, when she was only a teenager, and her father, only a year and a half later. The grief from these losses has made a massive impact on her and her life over the past 20 years, shaping who she is now. It's a very powerful listen. Meghann has written two books within the themes of grief, loss and mental health. Broken Love and Little Pocket of...

In Grief Moments you can look back and listen to the key moments from my guests. Discussing the changes, the loss, the insights behind the emotions of losing a loved one. On this moment, Yvonne takes us through how she changed her mindset during her grieving journey, how she doesn't want to live with regrets, and how you have to own your grief. I hope you can take comfort from these moments. If you would like to support this podcast, you can do so in a couple of different ways: By just the...

On today's episode I speak with the incredible Mark Talbot, photographer and director of Crow Street Collective. He tells me today about living after the loss of his beloved partner, Darren Lacken. Darren's sudden passing in November 2021 sent Mark into a complete shock and overwhelming sadness. He also tells me about how he didn't know there was an inquest into Darren's death until it was released, and what that meant to him. Mark speaks about Darren beautifully in this episode, and tells...

In Grief Moments you can look back and listen to the key moments of my guests. Discussing the changes, the loss, the insights behind the emotions of losing a loved one. On our first moment, Dominique talks about her personal changes in life since losing her Dad. How her world has become much smaller, and what makes her happy is much less. I hope you can take comfort from these moments ❤️ If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so in a couple of different ways; By just the cost of...

Welcome back to Life's Too Short, this is season two. If you're new here, you can catch up with all season one episodes, plus bonus Mother's Day episode, wherever you get your podcasts. On todays show I speak with Sarah Tobin. Sarah is a qualified EFT practitioner and creator and founder of Tapping for Mums. Sarah tells me today about her decade long journey with grief after losing her baby girl, Alice, just days after she was born. Sarah speaks with such openness, knowledge and strength on...

As I'm getting ready for the season 2 release, I wanted to share with you some snippets from series 1. A reminder of our conversations, and how grief can affect us as individuals. Subscribe to be kept up to date on season 2 release. Follow along on Instagram for all udates: https://www.instagram.com/lifestooshortpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Mother's Day this weekend I wanted to do something special. I sat down with my sister Jennie to discuss the impact of losing our Mum, the first time we've sat down and had such an open and honest conversation on this grief. We laughed, we cried and we spoke about how we bring the joy of Mum into our lives. Mother's Day can be hard on so many people, and if that is you, then please be kind to yourself this weekend. If you would like to hear someone on the podcast, or would like to share...

This is the very last episode of the first season, and I want to start by saying how grateful I am for everyone who shared their story, who listened, who messaged, it has all meant so much.   I’ll be back with season two over the coming months, so if you’re not yet following on Instagram, head over to@lifestooshortpodcast to follow and keep up to date with the release of season two.   And if there is anything or anyone you would like to hear on season 2, just pop me a DM.   On today’s episode...

On today’s episode I speak with singer, guitarist, and Ireland’s “rising star of jazz” Charlie Moon. He speaks with me today about the untimely death of his eldest sister Claire, how the combined grief within this family has brought them closer together, and how a little street in Wicklow town has connected them to their sister and daughter. Charlie also speaks to me about the authors, books & beliefs that have helped him understand life and death, and we discuss the full circle of...

**TW Pregnancy Loss and Ectopic Pregnancy** On today’s episode, I speak with Rebecca Horan. Head of Production for DMG Ireland, Mum to two gorgeous little girls, and as her bio says, professional talker! Rebecca talks with me today about her multiple pregnancy losses when looking to conceive her second child, and the ectopic pregnancy that brought her to her lowest moments in her fertility journey. She talks so openly and so beautifully about her experience, and tells me how she thinks her...

I believe that grief has the power to change your life forever. On todays episode I wanted to do something a little different. When we grieve, we look to anything that will bring us some hope, perspective, or peace. Trying to get answers to our questions – will I ever see them again? How will I live without them? What happens after we die? Will I ever feel happy again?  Throughout this podcast I want to speak with the people who deal with grief as their everyday profession. From death doulas...

**TW Cancer/ Stomach Cancer** On today’s episode I speak with Julie Vandingenen about her wonderful fiancé Louis. Julie and Louis were childhood sweethearts meeting as teenagers in school in France. They lived a full, fun-filled, adventurous life together for the 9 years they had. Louis died at just 26 years old to stomach cancer, and today Julie tells us about how she lived through that grief at such a young age, and how initially it drove her to move as far away as possible, to now in...

**TW Suicide and Sexual Abuse** On today’s episode I speak with Sinéad Keane. Sinéad is owner of Remember Who You are, a holistic therapy clinic based in Limerick. Today she talks to me about the life and death her lovely Dad, Joe. Sinéad’s Dad died by suicide when she was just in her early twenties, and her grief rocked her completely and utterly to the core. Today we talk about how primal grief actually is, the ancient Irish tradition of Keening, and how her grief has led her to a greater...

**TW Fertility and Baby Loss**   On today’s episode I speak with Yvonne Tchrakian and her journey through loss and fertility. Yvonne is a corporate lawyer by day, and an entrepreneur in all other hours. She is also a Mum of 4, although pregnant with her new twins at the time of this recording. Yvonne speaks openly and honestly about her journey through grief and how she channelled that grief into creating her new business.   Her new company, Pause.Penny is a range of simplified mindfulness...

**TW Cancer and Brain Glioblastoma** On the very first episode of 'Life's Too Short' I speak with Dominique McMullan. Editorial Director of Image.ie, Writer, Presenter, Mum of two young boys, and just all round lovely person. Dominique lost her Dad after a very short illness – only 6months from diagnosis to passing. Today she tells us how she started her grieving process before her Dad had passed, parenting two young children whilst grieving the loss of her own parent, and how sometimes she...