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Made Of More Podcast S03 Episode 04 w/ Martina Spillane & John Cashin
Made Of More Podcast | S.03 Ep.04
Before we begin, I want to let listeners know, that today's episode includes discussion around suicide, bereavement, and grief. This can be a sensitive & difficult topic for some people. So please take care of yourself while listening, and feel free to pause, or step away, if needed. Support information will be shared at the end of this episode.
Today I am joined by Martina Spillane, and John Cashin, both volunteers with HUGG, in Carlow. Martina and John have been personally impacted by suicide loss, and now, use their lived experience to support others through grief and bereavement.
This season of Made of More is sponsored by Empower Fitness, Carlow. Train with world-class coaches and join classes built for lifelong results. Get stronger. Feel better. Be empowered. Find them on Instagram @empowerfitnesscarlow.
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5. Made Of More Podcast S03 Episode 05 w/ Philomena Clarke
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3. Made Of More Podcast S03 Episode 03 w/ Alice Brennan
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2. Made Of More Podcast S03 Episode 02 w/ Lauren O'Neill
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1. Made Of More Podcast S03 Episode 01 w/ Sean Andrews
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8. Made Of More Podcast S02 Episode 08 w/ Yasmin O Keeffe
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7. Made Of More Podcast S02 Episode 07 w/ Ashley Murphy
01:03:51||Season 2, Ep. 7Made Of More Podcast | S.02 Ep.07 Today’s episode is about a kind of strength you don’t understand… until life forces you too. Because when a family hears the word cancer, everything changes in an instant. This is a story of resilience, of love, and of standing strong through one of life’s toughest battles. Joining me on the couch today is Ashley Murphy. This season of Made of More is sponsored by Empower Fitness, Carlow. Train with world-class coaches and join classes built for lifelong results. Get stronger. Feel better. Be empowered. Find them on Instagram @empowerfitnesscarlow.
6. Made Of More Podcast S02 Episode 06 w/ Kathleen Chada
01:27:54||Season 2, Ep. 6Made Of More Podcast | S.02 Ep.06 Before we begin today’s episode, I just want to give a gentle trigger warning as this conversation touches on loss and very difficult experiences.Today, I’m joined on the couch by Kathleen Chada. A mother, advocate, and an incredibly strong voice for victims in Ireland. Kathleen has experienced unimaginable loss, and today she joins me to share her story — not only of grief, but of strength, resilience, and love. This season of Made of More is sponsored by Empower Fitness, Carlow. Train with world-class coaches and join classes built for lifelong results. Get stronger. Feel better. Be empowered. Find them on Instagram @empowerfitnesscarlow.