The Bear Podcast

In this episode we are delighted to welcome Mairtin Mac Gabhann, Mairtin delves into Dáithí's Law in honor of Mairtin's son Dáithí who has campaigned heavily alongside his family for the law change.

Dáithí Mac Gabhann has been on the waiting list for a heart transplant since 2018. During this time his family have worked tirelessly to campaign for a move towards soft opt-out law and to promote organ donation.

In this short episode we are delving into what our first ever LIVE SHOW with Grainne McCoy & Lisa McFarland will involve! (TICKETS ARE LIMITED)! 

If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, follow the link below to get them through EventBrite or call into the Glenavon House Hotel Cookstown, see you all soon!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bear-and-scully-live-tickets-813857257967

In this episode we are joined with Gayle Dunn, Gayle goes in-depth on her horrific journey from being abused by multiple ex's to actually being forced to attempt to traffic dr*gs from Mexico to London by the "Cartel"...

Please note: The content of this episode may be graphic and sensitive to some viewers.

For more information and resources on supporting survivors of domestic abuse in the UK, please visit:

Women's Aid: A leading organization working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Helpline: 0808 2000 247

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Refuge: Providing support and information for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Remember, you're not alone, and there are resources available to help you or someone you know navigate through difficult situations.

In this heartbreaking episode we are joined with Mary Gould, Mary goes in-depth on her sons tragic journey from being prescribed Finasteride to overdosing on multiple occasions with "nothing" being done from the NHS...

Helpful Links:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
Website: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Ill...
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Anxiety and Depression Association:
Website: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiet...
Phone: 240-485-1001

IntrusiveThoughts.org:
Website: https://www.intrusivethoughts.org/

Website: Samaritans UK
Phone: 116 123 (Free 24-hour helpline)

In this episode we are joined with Lee Maria Hughes. Lee Maria takes us through her heartbreaking story of how she lost her baby sister to the streets of Belfast...

Tickets to our LIVE SHOW in the Glenavon House Hotel Cookstown on the 6th April can be gotten here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bear-and-scully-live-tickets-813857257967 

Helpful Links: 

turning-point.co.uk

talktofrank.com

In this episode we are joined with Victoria Bryan, Victoria takes us through her childhood growing up with an alcoholic father that lost everything, from becoming distant to his loved ones to losing everything he owned. 

Join us as Victoria takes us through her journey and how shes dealing with it today... 

Helpful Links:
Cruse Bereavement Helpline
0116 288 4119 | https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support

Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
https://www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk/

In this episode we are joined with Julian O’Regan. Julian takes us through his emotional and heartbreaking story of losing his baby Rue. Julian goes on to share not only the profound grief he and his partner experienced but also enlightens us on how he kept himself mentally strong.

Helpful Links:
Cruse Bereavement Helpline
0116 288 4119 | https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/helpline/

In tomorrow’s episode we are joined with Michelle Duffy. Michelle takes us through her heartbreaking childhood and what she went through from she was 4 to 16. Being abused by multiple men throughout her childhood and how she fought for justice.

Please note: The content of this episode may be graphic and sensitive to some viewers.

For more information and resources on supporting survivors of domestic abuse in the UK, please visit:

Women's Aid: A leading organization working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Helpline: 0808 2000 247

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Refuge: Providing support and information for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Remember, you're not alone, and there are resources available to help you or someone you know navigate through difficult situations.

In this episode we are joined with none other than Damian Browne. An extraordinary man doing the “impossible”.

From rowing New York to Galway to completing the world’s TOUGHEST foot race and climbing Mount Everest he has done it ALL!

In this episode we are joined with Martin McCullough. Martin takes us through his heartbreaking story of losing his child to a fatal car accident. Martin not only shares the profound grief he experienced but also enlightens us on the unique methods he employed to navigate through the challenging terrain of his own mental health.

His heartfelt journey becomes a source of inspiration as he extends a compassionate hand to guide others on their path towards healing.