The Grief Pod

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Frank Greally is the Founder of Athletic Ireland's Remembrance Run, the Author of 'Running Full Circle', Consultant Editor of 'Irish Runner Magazine' and host of Gratitude.ie. On this episode of The Grief Pod, Frank talks about the silence after the death of his two day old brother, Gerard, and how that impacted so many years of his life, his gratitude for having time with his other brother Tom before he died, his passion for The Remembrance Run 15 years after its conception, and the importance of being remembered 'fondly'.

Neven Maguire, one of Irelands most well known Chefs, Author and Proprietor of MacNean House and Restaurant, lost his Dad Joe in a road traffic accident in 1999 and his Mum Vera to lung cancer in 2012

In this episode of The Grief Pod, Neven talks about the influence his parents had on his career, his faith, his love of family and the importance of time.

Getting a late diagnosis of Autism or ADHD, can for many, create a sense of grief, about what their pasts might have looked like, had they been diagnosed earlier.

In this weeks episode of The Grief Pod, Writer, Illustrator and Director Sean Branigan talks about his late diagnosis, why directing the short movie ‘’Samhain’’ has been so cathartic, and the need for a more inclusive and accepting world.

Dame Penelope Keith, was one of TV’s most beloved actress’s, bringing laughter into the homes of millions, particularly through her roles of Margo in The Good Life & Audrey Forbes-Hamilton in To the Manor Born. Sadly in June of this year, she lost her life to cancer.

In this episode of The Grief Pod, her son Paul, talks about the charity single ‘Keep Smiling’ he is releasing in tribute to his Mum under the name Stanley Bloom, how the song reflects the joy and happiness she brought to so many people and how the public’s love for his Mum, is helping him navigate his grief.

‘Keep Smiling’ (featuring The Hairy Piper) is released on September 25th in aid of MacMillan Cancer & Poppy Scotland

Jennifer Gilna Clarke, lost her adored husband Dermot, to cancer in November 2019, leaving her to navigate life alone with two youngsters sons.

In this episode of The Grief Pod, Jennifer talks about the huge hole Dermot’s death has left in her life, the everyday hurdles you encounter when suddenly you become a widow, how your social circle suddenly changes and contemplating dating again.

Tanya Chomyk is the author of ‘Bringing Light to Loss’ a book which aims to help people redefine their grief, and reclaim hope and meaning.

Having just lost her Father, Tanya found herself in the throes of grief once again, when her little boy Danilo died at just six months old. Taking hope and resilience from her 5 year old daughter, Larissa, Tanya learned how to cope with life again, manage the inevitable triggers and rebuild her future.

At just 29, Jenny Eastwood, has experienced multiple family bereavements in very quick succession, losing her Mum and Dad less than four years apart, as well as her cousin, Julianne in the middle of both her parents deaths.

On this episode of The Grief Pod, Jenny discusses the magnitude of such loss at such a young age, and in such a short space of time, how she’s coping with her grief and how she remains optimistic for the future.

Writer, Producer and Composer, Karl Broderick brings joy to thousands of people every year with The Stadium Panto, alongside his husband and partner of over 33 years, Alan. However, behind the smiles, Karl has struggled with depression, losing both of his parents, and granny and the grief of losing his childhood friend to suicide.

In this episode of The Grief Pod, Karl talks openly about his mental health, his extraordinarily close relationship with his Granny, how his best friends suicide impacted how he views life, his Mums views on his engagement, and the support he continues to feel from his marriage.

Joe Supple, also known by his alter ego Miss Candy, lost his brother Robbie tragically by drowning. A fisherman, Robbie had just started a new life in Castletownbere aged 29. Joe then lost both his Mum and Dad in the same 5 years.

In this episode of The Grief Pod, Joe talks about how he’s kept going after such huge loss in such a short space of time, his brother who ‘everybody loved’ and the small but significant ways he keeps his parents and Robbie close.