Ten years ago, Joanne Ryan returned one evening to find her partner, Killian had died suddenly at home. He was 31. In this weeks episode, Joanne talks about Killian’s death from sudden cardiac failure, the complexities of trying to move forward and the support she found through Cry Ireland

Singer Paul Harrington, lost his Mum and four of his siblings to cancer, in a short space of time. In this weeks episode of The Grief Pod, Paul discusses the impact such tremendous loss has had on his life, his feelings of anger and regret, and his search for positivity.

On this episode of The Grief Pod, Life and Health Coach, Helen Walsh talks about how to find a ‘new kind of normal’ after a bereavement, how to start over when all you want is for things to stay the same, how grief affects the nervous system and the importance of self care.

Victoria Mary Clarke, lost her husband Shane McGowan 18 months ago. After having been together for nearly 40 years, talks about the coping strategies that get her through the deep dark days, the importance of supporting people going through grief in your community and how Shane would like to be remembered

On this weeks episode, Life Celebrant Conor Clear talks about the alternative ways to celebrate the memory of a loved one, in a way that is fitting to them. Conor also talks about the need for us all to plan ahead, and let our loved ones know how we would like to be remembered, and how we all can create meaningful ceremonies to reflect our unique lives.

One of Ireland’s most beloved singers, Christy Dignam lost his long battle with cancer, 2 years ago next month. On this weeks podcast, his daughter Kiera talks for the first time about the day her Dad died, his reactions to false press reports of his passing, and her continuing journey to come to terms with his death.

Behavioural Psychotherapist, Child bereavement Expert & Founder of Zest Life Therapeutic Services, Stuart Wilson is Venetia's guest on this episode of The Grief Pod. As part of his non profit children’s charity, Stuart has travelled to Eastern Europe, Africa and India, helping Child Prisoners, former Child Soliders and girls sold into slavery, over come their trauma and grief. They also talk about helping children work through their grief and acceptance.

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 it and the importance of contact for those who suffer from it.

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 for children with autism ‘Unleashing Hope’, her work with AsIam, the Menendez brothers, and her upcoming role in ‘And just like that’.

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.