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In this episode, Nichola sits down with Michael McWilliams for a raw and moving conversation that began in heartbreak. In 2022, Nichola led the funeral for Michael’s son Harvey — just 18 years old when he took his own life. Together, they reflect on how Harvey’s funeral became something different: deeply personal, fiercely individual, and a true celebration of who he was.
Out of tragedy, Harvey’s family have created something extraordinary — The Harvey McWilliams Foundation — a boot and kit library ensuring that local young people can play football, no matter their circumstances. A charity rooted in kindness, built in Harvey’s name, and carrying forward the encouragement he always offered to others.
This is a conversation about loss, about love, and about the power of kindness. It’s emotional, honest, and sometimes hard to hear — but above all, it’s real. Because if grief teaches us anything, it’s that even in the darkest times, we can still choose to create good.
By over my dead poddyIn this episode, Nichola sits down with Michael McWilliams for a raw and moving conversation that began in heartbreak. In 2022, Nichola led the funeral for Michael’s son Harvey — just 18 years old when he took his own life. Together, they reflect on how Harvey’s funeral became something different: deeply personal, fiercely individual, and a true celebration of who he was.
Out of tragedy, Harvey’s family have created something extraordinary — The Harvey McWilliams Foundation — a boot and kit library ensuring that local young people can play football, no matter their circumstances. A charity rooted in kindness, built in Harvey’s name, and carrying forward the encouragement he always offered to others.
This is a conversation about loss, about love, and about the power of kindness. It’s emotional, honest, and sometimes hard to hear — but above all, it’s real. Because if grief teaches us anything, it’s that even in the darkest times, we can still choose to create good.