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Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland

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Grief
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Loss
Suicide
Cancer
Family
Grief Ireland
Ireland
Christmas
PTSD
Covid-19
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Motherhood
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During the pandemic I created a community on Instagram called Grief Ireland. It was following the death of my sister Elaine and her husband Pa. I found Grief to be still a taboo subject, unspoken, and a topic that not many wanted to discuss. Unless of course those who were in "the club no-one wants to be in". But to find those people was difficult. So I went on a mission to open the conversation, ... more

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This week I'm joined by Dermot Horkan from County Mayo who has experienced more loss than most people could ever imagine.

Dermot has lost his mother Dolores, his sister Colette and his brothers Aidan and Colm. In this episode we focus particularly o... more

This week I sit down with Doireann Tiernan for an honest and eye-opening conversation about a form of grief we don't speak about nearly enough the grief that comes with living with chronic illness.

Doireann lives with a rare genetic condition called... more

This week I sit down with James Cox who shares the heartbreaking loss of his beloved wife Maria to an incredibly aggressive form of cancer known as soft tissue sarcoma.

Maria was a young, healthy woman whose life was turned upside down by a devastat... more

This week I sit down with Jemma Buttimer who shares the heartbreaking loss of her brother Desmond Hurley known to everyone as Des.

Des was just 29 years old when he tragically lost his life in December 2023 while working aboard a fishing vessel off ... more

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Doireann Tiernan
Lives with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, a rare genetic condition affecting multiple organs.
Episode: Family Flowers Only with Doireann Tiernan
James Cox
Engineer, farmer and widower who speaks about his wife Maria's illness and death
Episode: Family Flowers Only with James Cox
Jemma Buttimer
Sister of fisherman Desmond Hurley and bereaved family member
Episode: Family Flowers Only with Jemma Buttimer
Sandra Mullen
Makeup artist and celebrant who shares her journey through divorce, grief, and healing
Self-employed (Makeup artist and Celebrant)
Episode: Family Flowers Only with Sandra Mullen
Noeleen Eustace
Mother of Kelvin, advocate and campaigner
Grief Ireland
Episode: Family Flowers Only with Noeleen Eustace
Zoe Welsh
Guest on the episode, shared personal family history and experiences
Episode: Family Flowers Only with Zoe Welsh
Peter Mahony
Psychotherapist
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Episode: Family Flowers Only - Bonus Ep
Rachel Gotto
Clinical hypnotherapist, grief educator
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Episode: Family Flowers Only - Bonus Ep
Daniel Coulter
Guest sharing a deeply personal life story, including grief, addiction, and recovery
Independent
Episode: Family Flowers Only with Daniel Coulter

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Kathie Stritch
Host of the show, leads the interview

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • The gang we are all in eventually

    So refreshing to hear how tough life can be and what grief really looks like. Grief is for sure lonely place but this very honest podcast gives guests space to really share the moments we don’t usually get to talk about. No cliches here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Florentine Gold
    Ireland24 days ago
  • 27/9/26

    Zoe episode made me think about men who sexually abuse and sexually harass and get away with it…..can’t we do better ? We need him named and shamed, he won’t stop

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly 🇮🇪🇵🇸
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • One of the best

    This is one of the best go to podcasts never miss it and often I am weeping listening to the people you interview

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irishpatsy68
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Des

    So refreshing listening to Des talk so lovingly about his wife. What a lovely last night they spent together, how she had asked him could they watch a show together. She sounds like such a lovely woman and they had such a strong relationship, which is quite rare now. I hope he finds peace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crowe A
    Ireland6 months ago
  • Sequana OBrien

    This podcast is wonderful and helpful to so many. This interview brought both tears and admiration for this amazing young lady!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nursewhocares
    Canada7 months ago

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Some listeners note strong community and support signals, though a minority critique pacing or tone in certain episodes.
Listeners find comfort and connection in real, unfiltered grief narratives.
Episodes are described as moving and authentic, with strong impact on listeners navigating loss.
Host empathy and sensitivity shine through even when sharing heavy stories.

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Family Flowers Only with Doireann Tiernan
Q: How do you feel about having to do that all the time?
She says hospital visits have become normal, with appointments, tests and scans often taking her there two or three times a week. She keeps attending because she does not know what could happen if she misses monitoring.
Family Flowers Only with Doireann Tiernan
Q: So when you say it causes pain, you're in severe pain?
Doireann says she has pain most days and takes painkillers nearly every day. The tumour has split her core muscle, but doctors cannot remove it because it could grow back more aggressively.
Family Flowers Only with Jemma Buttimer
Q: How has it changed you, knowing that an accident can take someone you love so deeply?
Jemma says she has not become overly fearful, though she is more cautious with her children. Counseling has helped her recognize that Desmond's death was an accident, and she encourages people affected by traumatic events to talk about them.
Family Flowers Only with Jemma Buttimer
Q: Were you very close as siblings?
Jemma says the five siblings were very close. She was especially involved in Desmond's life, helping with practical needs and describing herself as a second mother to him.
Family Flowers Only with James Cox
Q: What's life like without Maria?
Cox describes a close relationship with his children and a busy family life, but says evenings feel quiet and he misses sharing everyday moments, family milestones and news with Maria.

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A compassionate, long-form series centered on grief, loss, caregiving, and resilience, featuring intimate conversations with survivors, family members, and caregivers navigating illness, tragedy, and memorialization. Episodes frequently explore personal journeys through tragedy, the impact on children and communities, and practical coping, fundraising, and advocacy efforts. The show stands out for its empathetic hosting and deeply personal storytelling that blends intimate life memories with broader conversations about healthcare, support networks, and societal responses to grief.

Listeners are likely drawn to authentic, emotionally brave narratives and resources that help normalize grief, foster connection, and inspire practical action fo... more

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2. James Cox
3. Jemma Buttimer
4. Sandra Mullen
5. Noeleen Eustace
6. Zoe Welsh
7. Peter Mahony
8. Rachel Gotto

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