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RTÉ OT Podcast

Episode 2 - Catching up with Jean Tierney and Dr. Eddie Murphy

Season 1, Ep. 2
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This week Katie chats to Jean Tierney from the 2019 series of OPERATION TRANSFORMATION all about capturing the nation's hearts with her inspiring story of losing her baby Sloane. Now four years on, Jean is the mother of two boys Brayden and Caelan and credits the show (in part!) with giving her the gift of motherhood.


PLUS! Katie catches up with Dr. Eddie to talk about all of his top tips around mental health.


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