SatNaving Life

He was only three years old.

Drinking litres of water. Losing weight. Clinging to his mum.

Everyone knew something wasn’t right and what Ruth noticed early may have saved her son’s life.

In this episode of SatNaving Life, Carol McGirl speaks with Ruth and her son, Fiachra, about his diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes at just three and a half years old and the challenges, fears, and resilience that followed.

From recognising the warning signs to navigating injections, hospital stays, school, sport, and independence, this episode combines a deeply personal story with practical information that every parent, teacher, and caregiver should know.

This is a conversation that could help someone spot the signs before it's too late.

Just a normal bank holiday Monday.

Then one question changed everything: “Where’s Therese?”

What followed was a race against time, a fight for life, and moments no family could ever prepare for.

In this deeply emotional episode of SatNaving Life, Melinda Hickey speaks to Carol McGirl about the day her 18-month-old daughter was pulled lifeless from a garden pond - and the extraordinary chain of events that followed.

This powerful conversation explores trauma, survival, faith, CPR, and the reality of living in fight-or-flight long after the crisis ends.

It’s a story about resilience and the life-saving importance of knowing what to do when every second counts.

He told his dad he’d walk home.

45 minutes later… his life was gone.

What happened that night changed Barry Aughey’s life forever.

In this deeply powerful episode of SatNaving Life, Barry talks to Carol McGirl about the moment no parent should ever face - losing his 16-year-old son, Luke.

This episode blends real-life experience with practical tools to help you recognise when someone is struggling, and what to do next.

This is a conversation that could help save someone’s life.

Welcome to SatNaving Life - the podcast that helps you navigate whatever road life puts you on.

Some days feel bright and easy. Others feel stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain heavy. No matter where you are, we all move through different “roads” in life, and each one teaches us something.

In this podcast, Carol McGirl, a qualified nurse and health and safety trainer, speaks to people who’ve faced tough, unexpected, and life-changing moments. Along the way, you’ll pick up simple, practical skills to help you stay calm, think clearly, and handle whatever comes your way.

It’s about building confidence, resilience, and knowing what to do when life doesn’t go to plan.

So… wherever you are right now - let’s figure it out together