This Podcast is brought to you by Féileacáin and is a gentle space for stories of love, loss, and remembrance. Through heartfelt conversations we share real experiences of pregnancy and infant loss, honouring the precious babies who are forever part of our families. Each episode offers honest reflections on grief, resilience, advocacy, and hope — reminding listeners that they are never alone, and that love continues long after we sadly have to say goodbye. We recognise that these conversations can be difficult, and we invite you to listen with care for yourself and your heart.
For today’s episode, we are joined by Alison whose journey to parenthood led to the greatest honour of becoming mam to Theo and Jasper. Alison shares the heartbreak of receiving devastating diagnoses during both of her much-wanted pregnancies, knowing that Theo and Jasper's time with her would be all too short. With great honesty and courage, she speaks about making different decisions in each pregnancy—choices born from profound love, and choices no parent should ever have to face. Inspired by her sons, Alison has dedicated herself to supporting other bereaved families. She now serves as Chairperson of LMC, where she speaks about the invaluable work the charity does to support parents through some of life's most difficult moments.
18 Oct 2026
James and Max
In today’s episode, we are joined by Sarah, proud mam to her son James and her daughter Max. Sarah shares the journey she and her husband, David, travelled to become parents, and the heartbreak of losing both James and Max during the second trimester of pregnancy. In this conversation, Sarah reflects on the advocacy work she now does to ensure that second trimester loss is recognised, and that no family experiences the care and support they were denied. She shares the unconditional and enduring love for both her children and how James and Max have changed her life in extraordinary ways, leading her to places she never imagined—including having their names and their story spoken about in Leinster House.
11 Oct 2026
Jonathan & Matthew
For the first episode of our new series, we are joined byMichael, loving dad to Jonathan and Matthew. In this deeply moving conversation, Michael reflects on the very different experience of baby loss in the 1970s, when grief was often misunderstood, unspoken, and unsupported. He shares the reality of losing his sons at a time when many parents were expected to carry their heartbreak in silence, without the understanding or language to express it. Through meeting Jacinta and connecting with Féileacáin, Michael discovered that it is never too late to honour, remember, and acknowledge your precious children. His story is a powerful reminder that every baby matters, every story deserves to be heard, and it is never too late to find healing.
29 Mar 2026
Support
For our final episode in this series, we are joined by Nina, proud Mam to Liam and Grace. Following the devastating loss of her beautiful twins, Nina began working with Féileacáin, where she has the honour of supporting bereaved parents and, at times, meeting their precious babies. Through her direct and personal engagement with bereaved families, Nina joins us today to share insights, reflections, and suggestions for both parents and those who want to support parents experiencing baby loss.
We recognise that these conversations can be difficult. We invite you to listen gently and to mind yourself and your heart. If listening brings up strong emotions, please remember you are not alone, and support is available through Féileacáin in whatever way feels right for you.
As this series draws to a close, may the stories shared remind us all of the importance of remembering, speaking their names, and standing alongside bereaved families with kindness and care.
22 Mar 2026
Roman, Emmanuel and Katie
Today we welcome Loretta to the podcast. Loretta is a loving Mam to Roman, proud sister to Emmanuel, and aunt to the beautiful Katie. In this episode, Loretta shares the long and deeply sad history of baby loss in her family. She reflects on how generational attitudes toward baby loss have changed, and the profound impact it can have when a baby is not spoken about. Loretta movingly describes the healing her only son, Roman, brought to her entire family, and speaks about how she will always be his loving Mam.
We recognise that these conversations can be difficult. We invite you to listen gently and to mind yourself and your heart. If listening brings up strong emotions, please remember you are not alone, and support is available through Féileacáin in whatever way feels right for you.
15 Mar 2026
Daniel and Rían
In today’s episode, we are joined by Catherine, loving Mam to Daniel and Rían. With honesty and tenderness, Catherine shares the story of her two deeply loved boys and the heartbreak of losing them both. She speaks about the uncertainty of pregnancy with a life-limiting diagnosis — a time shaped by deep love, fragile hope, and not knowing what lay ahead. Catherine reflects on the sorrow of losing Daniel, and the trauma and disbelief of later finding herself once again thrown into fresh, raw grief during her pregnancy with Rían. She shares the emotional weight of hearing the words, “there is no heartbeat ” yet again. Through it all, Catherine speaks of enduring love, resilience, and finding light in the darkest days, leaving listeners with a gentle but powerful message of hope.
We recognise that these conversations can be difficult. We invite you to listen gently and to mind yourself and your heart. If listening brings up strong emotions, please remember you are not alone, and support is available through Féileacáin in whatever way feels right for you.
8 Mar 2026
Clara and Bobby
For today’s episode, we welcome Fiona, mam to Clara and Bobby. Fiona speaks with great honesty about the complex emotions of twin loss — when one baby lives, and one baby is so deeply missed. From early in her pregnancy, Fiona knew that Clara would not live, and she shares the heartbreak of carrying that knowledge while still holding hope. Together, Fiona and Kilian had to prepare to welcome Bobby into the world… while also preparing to say goodbye to Clara. In this conversation, Fiona reflects on the unique experience of parenting Bobby while grieving Clara, and how Clara continues to shape and influence Bobby’s life in beautiful and meaningful ways.
We recognise that these conversations can be difficult. We invite you to listen gently and to mind yourself and your heart. If listening brings up strong emotions, please remember you are not alone, and support is available through Féileacáin in whatever way feels right for you.
1 Mar 2026
Daniel
In this episode, we are joined by Anthony, Daniel’s dad. Anthony speaks about the devastation of losing his first-born and only son, Daniel. He shares the painful reality of preparing to welcome a newborn baby… and instead welcoming a beautiful baby who had died. Anthony made a promise to Daniel, and in this conversation he reflects on the profound impact Daniel has had — and continues to have — on his life. He also speaks about the volunteer work he now does with Féileacáin, and the often unspoken reality of a father’s loss.
We recognise that these conversations can be difficult. We invite you to listen gently and to mind yourself and your heart. If listening brings up strong emotions, please remember you are not alone, and support is available through Féileacáin in whatever way feels right for you.
22 Feb 2026
Sarah
In today’s episode, we are joined by a mam who will be familiar to many of our listeners. Jacinta Murphy is a proud mam to Sarah, a founding member of Féileacáin, and a psychotherapist — but above all, she is Sarah’s mam. In this conversation, Jacinta shares the many blessings Sarah has brought into her life, and, for so many in our community, Jacinta herself has been a blessing.
We recognise that these conversations can be difficult. We invite you to listen gently and to mind yourself and your heart. If listening brings up strong emotions, please remember you are not alone, and support is available through Féileacáin in whatever way feels right for you.
15 Feb 2026
Max
Today, we welcome AnneMarie, Max’s mam to the podcast. AnneMarie shares the overwhelming disbelief and denial she felt when she heard the devastating words that Max had no heartbeat. And yet, when beautiful Max arrived the room quickly filled with love, and pride, and tenderness. In this conversation, AnneMarie speaks about the advocacy work she now does in Max’s name and in his honour. She also opens up about pregnancy after loss when innocence is gone, fear is louder, and love is carried alongside heartbreak.
8 Feb 2026
Luca
In this episode, we are joined by Luca’s proud mammy, Ciara. Luca is the much-loved third child and only son of Craig and Ciara, and she shares how quickly life can change — from the sudden shock of a placenta abruption that put both her and Luca’s lives at risk, to the precious memories of his sisters, Mila and Gracie, meeting their baby brother. She reflects on those moments of a family of five and the love that will always live in their hearts.
We recognise that these conversations can be difficult. We invite you to listen gently and to mind yourself and your heart. If listening brings up strong emotions, please remember you are not alone, and support is available through Féileacáin in whatever way feels right for you.
1 Feb 2026
Caoimhe
Today, we are joined by Linda, Caoimhe’s mam. After the heartbreaking loss of her precious daughter, Linda further trained as a play therapist and psychotherapist. In this episode she speaks movingly about the devastating diagnosis of Edwards syndrome, and how she instinctively looked beyond the label — to the tiny perfect moments, the fierce love, devastation and hope that the beautiful Caoimhe brought into all their lives and to many others around her.
We recognise that these conversations can be difficult. We invite you to listen gently and to mind yourself and your heart. If listening brings up strong emotions, please remember you are not alone, and support is available through Féileacáin in whatever way feels right for you.
25 Jan 2026
Liliana, James and Darragh
For our very first episode, there was only ever one place to begin. Mairie Cregan is a founding member of Féileacáin and Co-Chairperson of the Board, but titles only tell part of her story. At heart, Mairie is Mam to Liliana and James, and a grandmother to Darragh — and it is through that journey of love, loss, and family that her story truly begins. In this conversation, she shares the lessons and the moments that have shaped her life — both as a parent and as an integral part of the Féileacáin family.
We recognise that these conversations can be difficult. We invite you to listen gently and to mind yourself and your heart. If listening brings up strong emotions, please remember you are not alone, and support is available through Féileacáin in whatever way feels right for you.
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