When Stocktons Wing’s, Mike Hanrahan lost his Mum four years ago, he found a new calling to focus his life on Dementia, and how the creative arts could vastly improve the quality of life for those suffering from the disease. In this episode Mike talks about the ‘living grief’ for those with Dementia and their loved ones, the stigma that surrounds i…

Actress, Comedian & Talk Show host, Rosie O’Donnell is my guest on this week’s episode of The Grief Pod. Rosie talks to me about losing her Mum, a few days before her 11th birthday, and how since moving to Ireland in January, she feels her presence more than ever. She also talks about her new documentary, highlighting the importance of service dogs…

In December 2012, Sally Anne Parker Clarkes son Andrew, took his own life at aged 16. In this episode of The Grief Pod, Sally Anne, talks about the continuing stigma around suicide, the everyday grief that his her new normal and the importance of organ donation.By The Grief Pod with Venetia Quick

Four years ago, Jason Pooles sisters Jennie, was stabbed to death in her apartment, by her ex partner , while her 4 year old son was the other side of the hall door. On this weeks episode of The Grief Pod, Jason recalls the domestic abuse Jennie suffered in the year leading up to her murder, the absence of any remorse by the perpetrator, and the ca…

The death of a pet, can be for some, every bit as devastating as the loss of a loved one. For Laoise Downes McGurk, Founder of Outpaws, losing her constant companion, Brokagh 18 months ago was heartbreaking. On this weeks episode Laoise talks about the guilt of having your pet put down, the need for Pet Bereavement Leave, and hw to support someone …

Just over 10 years ago, Laura Farrington, Founder of Unbrella Wellness and Host of the ‘Are ya well? Podcast, lost her Dad to suicide. Just a few years later, her Mum passed away from cancer. In this episode of The Grief Pod, Laura discusses losing both her parents, how people can struggle to show support, when somebody takes their own life, and ho…

On this episode of The Grief Pod, News Broadcaster and Journalist, Breffni Clack talks, for the first time, about her 6 late miscarriages, and her little boy, Noah, who was born sleeping just a week shy of being full term. Breffni discusses the silence of returning home from a maternity hospital without your much longed for baby and the silence tha…

In this episode, Jason Rock talks about the passing of his Dad, the late Irish legend, Dickie Rock. Jason also movingly remembers his beloved Mum, Judy, the profound impact her passing had on his Dad, and what it’s like to share your grief with the nation.By The Grief Pod with Venetia Quick

On this episode of The Grief Pod, singer and songwriter Dr Brian Kennedy, talks about growing up in a violent home, during a violent time in Belfast. Brian discusses his sadness at never having a loving and stable childhood, his estrangement from his family, his grief at seeing friends die during the aids pandemic and his belief in hope and happine…

On the 24th of January 2020, Andrew McGinley arrived home to find his three children, Conor 9, Darragh 7 and Carla who was 3, had been tragically killed. It was a story that shocked and saddened the nation. On this weeks episode of The Grief Pod, Andrew talks about his three happy, and fun loving children, how he’s navigated his daily life over the…

On this weeks episode of The Grief Pod, Linda Keating, Founder of The Marie Keating foundation, talks about her mum, Marie, the inspiration behind the charity. The foundation was initially started in 1998, to give advice and support to those diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, by providing education and information on how to detect early signs of …

Just two weeks after his dad, Ken, passed away Keith Barry joined me to record this episode of The Grief Pod. Remembering his Dad as his best friend and a man, larger than life, Keith discusses the guilt of not grieving enough, his Dad’s final days, and his ‘Ibiza style’ send off. Keith also talks about his paternal grandfather Paddy, who died in 2…

When her husband Sean died while on holiday in France, leaving her to bring up 4 children alone, Susan Moylan believed that that was the worst that could happen. However, some years later her son Stephen went off to Barcelona to celebrate his upcoming 30th birthday, he never came home. Stephen had drowned on holiday, leaving behind him two very you…

Three years ago, Broadcaster, Producer and Writer, Maia Dunphy, lost her Mum, Helen after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Maia has spoken openly about how overwhelming she has found it at times, navigating her loss. In this second episode of The Grief Pod, Maia discusses, the random triggers, which unexpectedly come out of nowhere, how impor…

National Grief Awareness Week takes place at the end of January. It's an initiative run by the Irish Hospice Foundation to raise awareness and understanding about the complexities of grief, and to offer support to those going through it and to those trying to support a loved one, friend or colleague with their loss. In this first episode of The Gri…

The Grief Pos is a weekly podcast looking at every aspect of grief. Whether you have lost a loved one or are about to lose someone you love. Or perhaps you are simply trying to support someone navagate their grief and don't know where to start or what to say. This is the podcast for you. Hosted by Venetia Quick with different stories of loss, love,…