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The Mum Mind PodcastThe Mum Mind PodcastNavigating Grief with Kathie StritchKathie Stritch is a PT who created Griefireland.com - a place to help people navigate their grief and tell their stories. The retreats and workshops allow people to come together and share their grief journey. Her podcast, Family Flowers Only, gives people space to share their stories in a gentle and beautiful way.Tragedy struck Kathie's family when she lost her brother-in-law in a tragic accident and then his wife, her sister, a year later. Kathie realised there was an online space for nearly everything else except grief and so she created one. You can...2025-06-0333 minLunchtime Live HighlightsLunchtime Live HighlightsDealing with the grief of losing a friendOn the show, the topic about the pain of losing a parent, or a child, has been covered before. But, something not touched on as much is the grief that comes with losing a friend…It’s something most of us will have to go through at some stage of our lives.Joining Andrea to discuss is Oona Frawley, author of ‘This Interim Time’, Kathie Stritch, from Grief Ireland and Grief Psychotherapist, Liz Gleeson.2025-05-2811 minLunchtime Live HighlightsLunchtime Live HighlightsHow fathers deal with pregnancy lossYesterday on the show the topic of fathers and mental health was explored - including a discussion on whether or not it gets ignored. With many strong responses, it needed to be revisited.So, how do fathers deal with pregnancy loss, and is their grief put to the side?Andrea is joined by Tony Owens from Féileacáin, a charity for bereaved parents, Kathie Stritch, Founder of Grief Ireland and more to discuss.2024-11-1421 minFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Sophia MurphyOn todays episode of Family Flowers Only I spoke to Sophia Murphy Sophia is a recently qualified PT and a mom from Galway TW. Please be advised that this episode contains conversations of childhood sexual abuse and is often times upsetting. See below for helpline advice Sophias story of loss begins in childhood when heartbreakingly, as a baby her father began abusing her. She endured many years of absolute hell and torture until the abuse came to an end at the age of 16 when another v...2023-12-101h 05Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Mary McHughOn todays episode of Family Flowers Only I spoke to Mary McHugh. Mary is a psychotherapist with over 25 years experience and the owner of www.counsellingonline.ie We sat down and spoke about her own experiences of loss, one being the breakdown of her marriage when she was pregnant with her third child.  We also answered all of your questions that you sent in, from how to cope with guilt, feeling numb, how to know if therapy is right for you and the feeling of not wanting t...2023-12-0356 minFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Kathleen ChadaOn todays episode of family flowers only I speak to Kathleen Chada Kathleen is from Carlow, she is a nurse and mom to Eoghan and RuairÍ. She is a campaigner for real justice and author of the book “Everything” Please be aware the following details some listeners might find upsetting and in this episode we discuss murder, suicide ideation, death and loss. On July 29, 2013, Kathleen’s former husband Sanjeev Chada murdered their sons, Eoghan (10) and Ruairí (5), and later attempted to take his own life. He...2023-11-261h 40Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Claire WalshOn todays episode of family flowers only I speak to Claire Walsh  Claire is from Kildare, she is a freediver, year-round sea swimmer and teacher of breathwork courses. She is also author of her book "UNDERWATER" She lives in Dublin with her husband Boudy.  Having both discussed early on in their relationship their desire to expand their family by having children they had plenty of dreams and hopes for the future.  Unfortunately getting pregnant isn’t simple or a given and like thousands of others Clair...2023-11-191h 23Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Annette BurkeOn this weeks episode of Family Flowers Only I speak to Annette Burke Annette is from Galway and is a trainee psychotherapist.  Her early life faced challenge and loss of sorts as her brother battled with poor mental health which put a lot of strain on the family. In 2020 Annettes mother Teresa passed away after a short illness which caused a great deal of complexity surrounding her grief as their relationship had been strained in the lead up to her mothers diagnosis.  Sa...2023-11-121h 16Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Aidan BrennanOn todays episode of family flowers only I speak to Aidan Brennan  Aidan is from Roscommon, husband to Tracey and Dad to Evan. Aidans wife Tracey was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in 2017 following a smear test. She went on to advocate for access to the drug Pembroe and campaigned alongside Vicky Phelan and Aine Morgan, the drug was made available for the women of Ireland something Tracey and the other ladies valiantly fought for. Unfortunately the drug did not work for Tracey and she sadly lost her life to C...2023-11-0556 minFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Diane HealyOn todays episode of family flowers only I speak to Diane Healy  Diane is from Sligo, a Guard and mom to little Caolán. Diane first experienced grief when she lost her dad Hugh 6 weeks before her wedding to the love of her life Ronan. They went on to build a beautiful life together and during lockdown they were so content in their own little bubble with their new little baby when devastatingly tragedy struck again when Ronan lost his life in a RTC. ...2023-10-291h 18Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Fiona MaguireOn todays episode of family flowers only I speak to Fiona Maguire  Fiona hails from Dublin, a mom and a psychotherapist and Counsellor Fiona first experienced grief and loss in her life at the tender age of 9 years old, when she lost her mom at the age of 32 to cancer.  Unfortunately tragedy would visit Fiona again when on her 13th wedding anniversary her beloved husband Mark took his own life at the age of 38 Fiona talked to me about the grief and sh...2023-10-221h 21Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Amy WallOn todays episode of family flowers only I speak to Amy wall  Amy lives in county Clare she is a mom to 3 children with 1 on the way and wife to Vinnie  In March 2017, 11 weeks after their second child Mannix was born, Amy’s world was turned upside down when her husband Vinnie and her 3 year old daughter Estlin were involved in a serious collision whilst they were driving to Creche.  What followed is what I could only describe as a living nightmare.  Amy talks so openly and honestly with me about the da...2023-10-151h 34Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Thomas KielyOn todays episode of Family flowers only I talk to Thomas Kiely, husband to Angela and dad of Thomas J.  Thomas and Angela were childhood sweethearts meeting in 4th class in school, and in Sept 2015 their world changed forever when Angela was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Angela had a long road and fought hard against the disease but sadly passed away in 2019.  Thomas spoke to me so honestly about his own personal Grief and loss. We spoke about Cancer, his own mental health from breakdown to asking for help, what its like being a si...2023-08-271h 12Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Louise LeyeOn todays episode of Family flowers only I talk to Louise Leye. Louise is from Galway and is mom to 3 beautiful kids, 2 are here with her and one lives in Heaven, her beautiful little girl Sadbh sadly was born sleeping. We spoke all about the stigma around stillbirth, the wonderful care and compassion her family received as they journeyed home to Ireland to lay Sadbh to rest and why its so important to Louise to speak her little girls name. This is something that’s not often discussed out loud and is such an important co...2023-08-201h 08Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Susan MoylanOn todays episode of Family flowers only I talk to Susan Moylan. Susan is a counsellor and CEO of the Stephen Moylan Foundation.  In 2003 Susan was on holidays with her husband Sean and their children when Sean tragically died in his sleep with a virus in the brain at the age of 43. Sadly the tragedy didn’t end there when Susans beloved son Stephen died tragically in Spain at the young age of 30. We spoke about the nightmare of loosing a loved one abroad, the horrific moment when a mother looses her child, the huge eff...2023-08-131h 01Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Alison FinneganOn todays episode of Family Flowers Only I talk to Alison Finnegan, wife of the late Anthony Anto Finnegan, beloved former Antrim GAA footballer and Captain. In 2012 Anto was diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease, a disease he bore with great courage strength and bravery. Along with his family he worked tirelessly to raise awareness and funds of MND. Anto sadly passed away in 2021 at the age of 48. Alison and I spoke about the shock of diagnosis, the daily losses that come with MND, the devastation of having no treatments available to help with MND and how she f...2023-08-061h 16Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Peter Mahony On todays episode of Family flowers only I talk to Peter Mahony, a therapist specialising in Grief in his own practice called by your side therapy. In May 2019 Peters world was rocked when he received a phone call to tell him his brother Andrew Mahony, a popular talented musician and Voice of Ireland star, had died by suicide. We spoke about what led up to that point, the endless questions after, the coroners court, how his family found meaning since loosing Andrew and the gift of therapy. This is an important conversation and one...2023-07-301h 05Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Corinna TolanOn todays episode of "Family Flowers Only" I talk to Corinna Tolan. Corrina in her professional life is a skin expert and is at the helm of one of the most successful skincare practices in the country called Monica Tolan Beauty, she’s also a mum to 2 girls and the host of a successful podcast - "Skin Deep" Today we discussed her experience of Grief, loosing both of her parents, Francis and Monica, and how being there with them as they passed from this world was a gift she treasures. Her perception of grief is so...2023-07-2357 minFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only with Sinead KavanaghOn todays episode of "Family Flowers Only" I talk to Sinead Kavanagh better known as “The Beaut Truth’ online. A busy working mom Sinead spoke to me about loosing her beloved Dad Dessie from Brain Cancer. I got a real feel for how special their relationship was and the character Dessie was. We spoke about how difficult it was to navigate supporting her dad during his illness and particularly during lockdown and Covid times. We also spoke of the incredible work that the hospice do. This is a heartfelt and raw conversation about the reality of love and loss and...2023-07-171h 04Family Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandIntroIntroducing Family Flowers Only -A podcast by Grief Ireland2023-07-0901 minFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only by Grief IrelandFamily Flowers Only - A Grief Ireland PodcastWelcome to "Family Flowers Only", a podcast by Grief Ireland about all things Grief, Love and Loss hosted by Kathie Stritch. A place to normalise grief, educate and have space. A place to remember, to share, to be heard, and to feel safe. In this episode host Kathie of Grief Ireland gives you a little background into why she set this podcast up, and her own personal story of Grief and Loss. Check out our Spotify Playlist 'Grief Ireland' - A playlist of songs from our community that was a loved ones...2023-07-0724 minReady To Be Real by Síle SeoigeReady To Be Real by Síle SeoigeKathie Stritch – Eternally Connected (re-release)Topics covered : Sister bond, Cancer, terminal diagnosis, freak accident, grief, perspective.This week I am re-releasing one of the most listened to episodes ever of Ready to be Real.Three years ago I spoke to someone who has since become a very good friend, the wonderful Kathie Stritch.Kathie is from Cloonfad in Co. Roscommon but she lives in Galway with her soon to be husband Stephen and their little boy Freddie who’s 4.5 yrs.9 years ago her world changed forever when her sister Elaine was diagnosed with a sta...2023-05-121h 18The Power of YouThe Power of YouThe Power of You meets Shauna BohenA few weeks back I got to speak with the courageous Shauna Bohen. I kept this podcast for today because it ties in with Grief Ireland's 4th Retreat founded by Kathie Stritch, which I've been honoured to be apart of.I met Shauna while she was on the Grief Retreat in January.  Today Shauna shares her story of loss and talks us through those final moments that she  shared with her fiance Benny. This is a raw episode covering Grief. Huge thank you to Shauna🙏 This podcast is proud...2023-03-1039 minThe Power of YouThe Power of YouThe Power of You meets Kathie StritchThis Episode i am joined by the inspirational Kathie Stritch. I got to meet and connect with Kathie when she invited me to be apart of her Grief Ireland Retreats in 2022.Kathy is  real, honest, funny and genuine in her delivery and connection to others!It has been and is a continuous  pleasure to know Kathie. This week we spoke a little on Kathie's own personal loss of her sister Elaine (2017) & Brother in Law Pa (2016). We discuss a lot about the emotional wounds of when someone so close passes away and what this experience ha...2023-02-1452 minDeath Becomes HimDeath Becomes HimBrian in conversation with Kathie StritchKathie’s family rallied around her sister Elaine when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2014. After rigorous treatment, life was getting back to normal in 2015, when Elaine’s husband Pa suffered a fall and passed away. Just over a year later, Elaine’s cancer returned and she too sadly passed. Kathie  opens up about caring for her sister’s children, their fundraising efforts to honour Elaine and Pa and how their wider friends and family will ensure Jason and Adam will always know their parents.2021-03-281h 07Ready To Be Real by Síle SeoigeReady To Be Real by Síle SeoigeDr. Malie Coyne : Part 2. Your questions answeredThis episode is the second part of the conversation I had with clinical psychologist, author, and psychology lecturer, Dr. Malie Coyne.In this podcast, she answers a selection of questions that were sent in on Instagram.For more on Malie, go to her website www.drmaliecoyne.ieAs always I’m very thankful for your feedback so if you can take a minute to rate this podcast, leave a little comment (I promise it only takes a minute!) and hit subscribe, I’d be so grateful.References * Podcast - The TED Interview with Elizabeth Gilbert* Books - ‘Man’s Search For Meaning’...2020-10-0249 minReady To Be Real by Síle SeoigeReady To Be Real by Síle SeoigeKathie Stritch : Eternally ConnectedThis week I sit down with Galway based Wellness coach Kathie Stritch.Originally from Cloonfad in Co. Roscommon, she lives in Galway with her partner Stephen andtheir little boy Freddie who’ll be 2 in November.She's one of the most impressive people I've ever met and brilliant at what she does but instead of talking to her about her career, in this conversation she shares some painful experiences that have shaped the woman she is today.6 years ago her world changed forever when her sister Elaine was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain tumour. Elaine was married to Pa and their tw...2020-07-311h 19Making It! with Terry WollmanMaking It! with Terry Wollman01/18/16 Jim Caruso - Broadway Singer, Dancer, Writer & Radio HostJim Caruso made his Broadway debut alongside Liza Minnelli in the smash hit Liza’s At The Palace!, singing, dancing and celebrating the music and arrangements of the late, great Kay Thompson and the Williams Brothers. The show was honored with a 2009 Tony Award for Best Special Event and the recording was nominated for a Grammy.For his nightclub work, Caruso has won six MAC Awards and two BackStage Bistro Awards for sold-out shows at Birdland, The Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, and The Russian Tea Room. He has also performed at clubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Pa...2017-01-2159 min