In this episode, Nichola sits down with Michael McWilliams for a raw and moving conversation that began in heartbreak. In 2022, Nichola led the funeral for Michael’s son Harvey — just 18 years old when he took his own life. Together, they reflect on how Harvey’s funeral became something different: deeply personal, fiercely individual, and a true celebration of who he was.
Out of tragedy, Harvey’s family have created something extraordinary — The Harvey McWilliams Foundation — a boot and kit library ensuring that local young people can play football, no matter their circumstances. A charity rooted in kindness, built in Harvey’s name, and carrying forward the encouragement he always offered to others.
This is a conversation about loss, about love, and about the power of kindness. It’s emotional, honest, and sometimes hard to hear — but above all, it’s real. Because if grief teaches us anything, it’s that even in the darkest times, we can still choose to create good.
