life's too short – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this powerful first part of a two-part episode, I sit down with Aoife Gillespie as she shares her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and resilience. Aoife’s husband, Jason, is in the final stages of his life, and she reflects on their relationship—the highs and lows, the struggles with mental health and addiction, and the challenges they’ve faced within the healthcare system.

At the heart of this conversation is anticipatory grief—the emotional process of mourning a loved one before they are gone. As a mother and caregiver, Aoife speaks candidly about how she is coping, offering insight into the unique pain of preparing for loss while still trying to cherish every moment.

This episode is an honest and heartfelt exploration of grief, love, and the strength it takes to keep going. If you or someone you love has been affected by the themes in this conversation, please know that support is available. Here are some Irish organizations that offer help:

• Irish Hospice Foundation – Providing support for those experiencing grief and loss
• Anam Cara – Support for parents who have lost a child
• Pieta House – Free, professional support for those struggling with suicidal thoughts or bereavement
• HSE Mental Health Services – Access to professional mental health support in Ireland

If you are in distress or need immediate help, you can also contact Samaritans Ireland (116 123, free 24/7) or Text 50808 for confidential support via text.

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Stay tuned for Part 2, where we continue this important conversation.

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In the second episode of Life’s Too Short Season 3, I sit down with musician and mental health advocate Arlene Bailey. Arlene opens up about the sudden death of her father and how she has navigated her grief and her life in the years since.

Her story is one of heartbreak, resilience, and the ongoing journey of healing. Through her work and advocacy, Arlene sheds light on the importance of mental health and finding purpose after loss.

Thank you Arlene x

If you would like to connect with Arlene you can check out her Instagram.

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Lastly, if you would like to support the podcast, you can do so in a couple of different ways;

By just the cost of a coffee via buymeacoffee.com/lifestooshortpodcast

✨️ By sharing this with family, friends, or colleagues

✨️ Liking, sharing, commenting, or saving these posts on Instagram or TikTok (engagement REALLY helps small accounts)

✨️ Hitting subscribe/ follow on your podcast platform and leaving a review

And I want to say a huge thank you to all who have been part of this journey so far - guests, supporters, and all you listeners - THANK YOU.

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In Grief Moments you can look back and listen to the key moments from my guests.

Discussing the changes, the loss, the insights behind the emotions of losing a loved one.

On this moment, Yvonne takes us through how she changed her mindset during her grieving journey, how she doesn't want to live with regrets, and how you have to own your grief.

I hope you can take comfort from these moments.

If you would like to support this podcast, you can do so in a couple of different ways:

By just the cost of a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/lifestooshortpodcast

✨️ By sharing this with family, friends, or colleagues

✨️ Liking, sharing, commenting, or saving these posts on Instagram or TikTok

✨️ Hitting subscribe/ follow on your podcast platform and leaving a review

And I want to say a huge thank you to all who have been part of this journey so far - guests, supporters, and all you listeners - THANK YOU.

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On today's episode I speak with the incredible Mark Talbot, photographer and director of Crow Street Collective.

He tells me today about living after the loss of his beloved partner, Darren Lacken. Darren's sudden passing in November 2021 sent Mark into a complete shock and overwhelming sadness.

He also tells me about how he didn't know there was an inquest into Darren's death until it was released, and what that meant to him.

Mark speaks about Darren beautifully in this episode, and tells me about the charity set up in his honour, The Darren Lacken Foundation.

If you would like to know more about the Darren Lacken Foundation you can click through the link here.

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Lastly, if you would like to support the podcast, you can do so in a couple of different ways;

By just the cost of a coffee via buymeacoffee.com/lifestooshortpodcast

✨️ By sharing this with family, friends, or colleagues

✨️ Liking, sharing, commenting, or saving these posts on Instagram or TikTok (engagement REALLY helps small accounts)

✨️ Hitting subscribe/ follow on your podcast platform and leaving a review

And I want to say a huge thank you to all who have been part of this journey so far - guests, supporters, and all you listeners - THANK YOU.

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In Grief Moments you can look back and listen to the key moments of my guests.

Discussing the changes, the loss, the insights behind the emotions of losing a loved one.

On our first moment, Dominique talks about her personal changes in life since losing her Dad. How her world has become much smaller, and what makes her happy is much less.

I hope you can take comfort from these moments ❤️

If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so in a couple of different ways;

By just the cost of a coffee via buymeacoffee.com/lifestooshortpodcast

✨️ By sharing this with family, friends, or colleagues

✨️ Liking, sharing, commenting, or saving these posts on Instagram or TikTok

✨️ Hitting subscribe/ follow on your podcast platform and leaving a review

And I want to say a huge thank you to all who have been part of this journey so far - guests, supporters, and all you listeners - THANK YOU.

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Welcome back to Life's Too Short, this is season two. If you're new here, you can catch up with all season one episodes, plus bonus Mother's Day episode, wherever you get your podcasts.

On todays show I speak with Sarah Tobin. Sarah is a qualified EFT practitioner and creator and founder of Tapping for Mums. Sarah tells me today about her decade long journey with grief after losing her baby girl, Alice, just days after she was born. Sarah speaks with such openness, knowledge and strength on her journey and her conversation will fill you with hope.

If you would like to connect with Sarah you can do so at her Instagram or website. And if you would like to read and save the message from Alice, you can do so here.

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Lastly, if you would like to support the podcast, you can do so in a couple of different ways;

By just the cost of a coffee via buymeacoffee.com/lifestooshortpodcast

✨️ By sharing this with family, friends, or colleagues

✨️ Liking, sharing, commenting, or saving these posts on Instagram or TikTok (engagement REALLY helps small accounts)

✨️ Hitting subscribe/ follow on your podcast platform and leaving a review

And I want to say a huge thank you to all who have been part of this journey so far - guests, supporters, and all you listeners - THANK YOU.

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As I'm getting ready for the season 2 release, I wanted to share with you some snippets from series 1.

A reminder of our conversations, and how grief can affect us as individuals.

Subscribe to be kept up to date on season 2 release.

Follow along on Instagram for all udates: https://www.instagram.com/lifestooshortpodcast/

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With Mother's Day this weekend I wanted to do something special.

I sat down with my sister Jennie to discuss the impact of losing our Mum, the first time we've sat down and had such an open and honest conversation on this grief.

We laughed, we cried and we spoke about how we bring the joy of Mum into our lives.

Mother's Day can be hard on so many people, and if that is you, then please be kind to yourself this weekend.

If you would like to hear someone on the podcast, or would like to share your own story, please reach out to me on Instagram @lifestooshortpodcast

Season 2 incoming

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This is the very last episode of the first season, and I want to start by saying how grateful I am for everyone who shared their story, who listened, who messaged, it has all meant so much.

I’ll be back with season two over the coming months, so if you’re not yet following on Instagram, head over to@lifestooshortpodcast to follow and keep up to date with the release of season two.

And if there is anything or anyone you would like to hear on season 2, just pop me a DM.

On today’s episode I speak with Ciara O’Malley. Ciara tragically lost her partner of 10 years, David, in a drowning accident when they lived in Canada. She speaks with me today about how her grief took over her life in the time after she lost David. But how she now feels guided by both her grief and her partner in what she does in her everyday life.

She harnessed her grief into writing and released a book in 2021, Miracles Appear When Loved Ones Are Near', a story about grief, empowerment and enlightenment, to help people seek their own inner strength in the harshest of times.

How Ciara speaks about grief and hope in this episode is inspiring. I hope you can take what you need from this conversation too.

If you want to connect with Ciara you can do so on Instagram @ciara_omwellness, where there will also be links to buy her book and listen to her podcast.

If you enjoyed listening to this series please consider rating and reviewing on whatever platform you are listening on – it really helps us as

a new podcast.

And a huge thank you to our season 1 sponsor, Pause.Penny. Check them out on social here and their website here.

The final words to leave you with today has been inspired by all my guests on the series -

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness"

Thank you xx

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On today’s episode I speak with singer, guitarist, and Ireland’s “rising star of jazz” Charlie Moon.

He speaks with me today about the untimely death of his eldest sister Claire, how the combined grief within this family has brought them closer together, and how a little street in Wicklow town has connected them to their sister and daughter.

Charlie also speaks to me about the authors, books & beliefs that have helped him understand life and death, and we discuss the full circle of birth, death and life as he prepares to become a Father for the first time.

I found this conversation with Charlie fascinating – his deep insight into his grief is remarkable, and I feel I learnt a lot about my own grief from chatting with him.

I hope you can take what you need from this conversation too. 

If you want to connect with Charlie you can follow him on Instagram @charlie_moon_music or on his website charliemoonmusic.com

You can follow us on Instagram under lifestooshortpodcast to keep up to date on new releases.

If you enjoyed listening to this episode please consider rating and reviewing on whatever platform you are listening on – it really helps us as a new podcast.

This episode is proudly brought to you in partnership with new mindfulness brand Pause.Penny.

Follow them on Instagram to find out all about their Gratitude and Manifestation practices.

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