Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland

About Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland

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, to comfort those who mourn, to educate those who don't, to hold space for others to talk about their Grief, Love and Loss and to remember our loved ones and ensure that they would never be forgotten.

Publisher

GoLoud

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jul 2023

Latest episode

20 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

99 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Family Flowers Only with Daniel Coulter

   This week I sit down with Daniel Coulter who shares a story of childhood grief, addiction and recovery.Daniel was just 10 years old when his dad died suddenly in front of him. He speaks openly about experiencing such an enormous loss at such a young age, how it shaped him growing up, and how he now looks back on that little boy and his grief through adult eyes.Later in life Daniel developed a gambling addiction that would span almost a decade. He talks honestly about the secrecy, the lies and the lengths he went to in order to protect his addiction, as well as the reality of finally facing it.Now in recovery, Daniel speaks about everything he has lived through and the lessons he has taken from both grief and addiction.A really open conversation about loss, the things we carry from childhood, addiction, recovery and finding a different way forward.SUPPORT & SIGNPOSTINGIf you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode, support is available.Gamblers Anonymous Ireland offers confidential support and meetings for anyone struggling with gambling. Call 01 872 1133, 10am–10pm, seven days a week. Meetings are available across Ireland and online.GamblingCare.ie (http://GamblingCare.ie) provides information, advice and support for people experiencing gambling harm and their families. Call 1800 936 725.If gambling or anything discussed in this episode is affecting your mental health, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day on 116 123.If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 112 or 999.

2. 

   13 Sept 2026

   Family Flowers Only with Gavin Hattie

   This week I sit down with Gavin Hattie, who shares the story of his beautiful son Connor, who was diagnosed with the extremely rare Krabbe disease and sadly passed away on his first birthday.Gavin speaks about those precious months with Connor and the incredible support his family received from the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation during an unimaginable time.This September, Jack and Jill are asking people across Ireland to Power an Hour, because just €20 can provide one hour of vital in-home nursing care and respite for a family caring for a seriously ill child.This conversation is about Connor, about love and loss, but also about the difference it makes when a family has someone there to help carry them through the hardest days.💜 If you can, please support Power Hour for Jack and Jill. Every hour really does matter.Donate or get involved here : https://www.jackandjill.ie/power-hour (https://www.jackandjill.ie/power-hour)

3. 

   6 Sept 2026

   Family Flowers Only with Evan Gearns

   This week I sit down with Evan Gearns, who shares the heartbreaking story of loosing his brother Andrew to suicide following a struggle with addiction and his mental health.Evan speaks openly about Andrew’s life, the circumstances surrounding his death while in custody, and his family’s difficult search for answers afterwards.He also shares how the loss of his brother changed the course of his own life, leading him down a path of addiction and to an incredibly dark place himself.But this is also a story of recovery and hope. Evan talks about finally reaching out for help, the support that helped him turn his life around, and where he is today, nine months clean and rebuilding his life.A powerful conversation about brotherhood, grief, addiction, survival and finding your way back.CONTENT WARNING & SUPPORTThis episode discusses drug addiction, mental health difficulties, suicidal thoughts and suicide. Please listen with care.If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or self-harm, Pieta provides a 24-hour crisis service. Call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444.Samaritans can be contacted free, 24 hours a day, on 116 123.If you have been bereaved by suicide, HUGG provides dedicated suicide-bereavement support and peer-support groups. Call 01 513 4048 or visit HUGG.ie (http://HUGG.ie).For support with drug or alcohol use, the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline is a free and confidential service. Call 1800 459 459, Monday to Friday, 9.30am–5.30pm.Coolmine provides drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services, including community, day and residential programmes. Visit Coolmine.ie (http://Coolmine.ie) for information about accessing support.If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 112 or 999 or attend your nearest Emergency Department.

Who has been a guest on Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland

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• Laura Craine
• Orla Clancy
• Sequana O'Brien
• Kathie Stritch
• Kirsty Forde

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4.7 / 5

19 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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53

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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