Finding Space with Dee Kelly
Finding Space is a podcast dedicated to miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and the challenges of trying to conceive. The host, Dee Kelly, shares honest, raw conversations to create space for healing and connection. The podcast aims to remind listeners that they are never alone in their grief or journey. It also covers the heartbreak of never bringing a baby home, offering support for those grieving or supporting loved ones.
Episodes
Episode 39 - Sandra's Story
Today on Finding Space, I'm joined by Sandra who shares her own journey, which included multiple surgeries for endometriosis, IVF, and the devastating turn her life took following a traumatic pregnancy loss that changed her life forever.Recently, as part of her Psychology degree, Sandra completed a qualitative research study exploring the experiences of 11 involuntarily childless midlife women (ag
Episode 38 - Linda's Story
Today on Finding Space, I’m joined by Senator Linda Nelson Murray, who shares her long and deeply personal fertility journey, including multiple miscarriages, the loss of one of her twins during pregnancy, and becoming a mum to two beautiful daughters.Linda speaks openly about the reality of trying to build a family, the grief that follows pregnancy loss, the comments that stay with you, returning
Episode 37 - Sabrina’s Story The TFMR Doula
Today on Finding Space, I’m joined by Sabrina Fletcher, founder of The TFMR Doula, podcast host and advocate. In 2018, Sabrina and her husband were faced with the heartbreaking decision to end a very wanted pregnancy after receiving a devastating diagnosis during their daughter Clara’s pregnancy. Since then, she has dedicated her work to supporting other parents through diagnosis, decision-making,
Episode 36 - Conversations that help people feel less alone
This week's episode is a solo one.Recently, I shared some experiences sent to me by members of this community around infertility, pregnancy loss, grief and some of the everyday moments that can feel unexpectedly difficult when you’re carrying all of that. I originally shared them on Instagram StoriesAfterwards, a lot of people reached out to say they could relate, shared their own experiences
Episode 35 - Jennie’s Story | Life Almost
In today’s episode I’m joined by award-winning journalist and author Jennie Agg, whose writing around miscarriage, fertility and women’s health has helped so many people feel less alone.After experiencing recurrent miscarriage, Jennie began writing openly about what she was going through in an attempt to make sense of it all. That writing later became her award-winning blog, The Uterus Monologues,
Episode 34 - Charlotte's Story
Today on Finding Space I’m joined by Charlotte who shares the heartbreak of her premature ovarian insufficiency diagnosis and later discovering she had stage 4endometriosis after 26 years without answers.After years of trying to conceive, navigating multiple hurdles, and travelling abroad for treatment, Charlotte is now mum to a beautiful baby girl.This is a very honest conversation about delayed
Episode 33 - Grief & Joy can co-exist
Another little mini episode from me this week.I originally shared some of these thoughts on Instagram stories earlier this week, and the response reminded me just how many people quietly carry these feelings too, so I’ve put them into this episode.These are very personal thoughts and feelings to share and they came after such a lovely and happy moment. I'm sharing because I think we need to ta
Episode 32 - Coming off the Conveyor Belt
This week’s episode is a little different.It’s a solo mini episode.After my birthday weekend last week, I shared a few thoughts on Instagram stories that seemed to resonate with a lot of people, so I wanted to share them here too.This mini episode a short chat about what it felt like to finally relax and properly enjoy a birthday weekend again after everything we have been through over the past fe
Episode 31 - Julianne Boutaleb Parenthood In Mind
In today’s episode I’m joined by Julianne Boutaleb, founder of Parenthood In Mind and an experienced perinatal psychologist who has spent over two decades supporting people through some of life’s most vulnerable and challenging times.Her work includes helping individuals and couples navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression, birth trauma, tokophobia, and the many emotional comple
Episode 30 - Suzie’s Story Strength Beyond Loss
In today’s episode I’m joined by Suzie, mum to Joey, who shares her deeply difficult journey through pregnancy loss, termination for medical reasons and secondary infertility.After deciding to try for a second baby, Suzie experienced a miscarriage at 10 weeks. Shortly after, she became pregnant again but following her 12-week scan, she and her partner Johnny were given devastating news about their
Episode 29 - Becky’s Story Defining Mum
Today I’m joined by Becky, whose diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency led to a long and difficult fertility journey, one that included multiple IVF cycles and miscarriage, before she and her husband made the decision to grow their family through egg donation. They are now parents to three beautiful girls; Mila, Eska and Lena.From her experience, Becky went on to create DefiningMum, a platf
Episode 28 - Jemma's Story Nourish My Fertility
Today on Finding Space I’m joined by Jemma, a CORU registered Dietitian who now works in fertility and IVF nutrition through her own practice, Nourish My Fertility, supporting people navigating fertility treatment. In this episode, Jemma shares her own fertility story from trying to conceive, moving into IVF and the emotional and physical rollercoaster that came with it.We talk about the challenge
Episode 27 - Brenda Casey Clinical Midwife Specialist Bereavement NMH
In today's episode I’m joined by Brenda Casey, a registered nurse and midwife with over 27 years’ experience, who since 2015 has been working as the Clinical Midwife Specialist in Bereavement & Loss at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin.Brenda’s work focuses on supporting families through pregnancy loss, perinatal bereavement, and the often-hidden grief that follows.She is also deep
Episode 26 - Mairead's Story
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Mairéad Vaughan, celebrant, podcast host, and someone who has lived through a long and deeply personal journey with infertility and loss.After years of fertility treatment, heartbreak, and feeling like an outsider in a world that so often equated womanhood with motherhood, Mairéad reached a point where she knew she had to let go.In this conversation, we talk about
Episode 25 - Nicola's Story Finding Glimmers in Grief
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nicola McGlinchey, who many of you may know from her page Finding Glimmers in Grief.Nicola is a mum to three beautiful children. Brógan herfirst love, Lorcán her forever baby in the stars, and Éabha, her little glimmer of light in the dark.Nicola is here today to share Lorcán with us and she does so with such honesty and openness. She talks about the amazing care
Episode 24 - Tara & Aislinn Longford Women’s Link
In today's episode, I’m joined by Tara Farrell and Aislinn Gannon, two women who bring both lived experience and deep professional insight to this conversation.Tara is the CEO of Longford Women’s Link, an organisation doing powerful work supporting women across so many areas of life. With over 20 years’ experience across community, education, and human rights, Tara brings a strong understandin
Episode 23 - Vicki's Story
In Episode 23, I’m joined by Vicki Spillane, COO of Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland, an IBD and stoma warrior, and someone who has faced more than her share of heartbreak and resilience.Vicki was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at just 13, and later underwent stoma surgery at 25, when she was told her fertility might be affected. Over the years, she experienced multiple miscarriages, and then the pai
Episode 22 - Megan's Story 412 Fertility: Part 2
This is part two of my conversation with Megan from 412 fertility. In this episode, we continue talking about Megan’s journey, the testing she went through, her endometriosis diagnosis, and looking back on the symptoms she experienced along the way.Megan also explains what POTS is, and shares what recovery has been like after endo surgery.We also talk about boundaries, relationships, the support
Episode 21 - Megan's Story 412 Fertility: Part 1
This episode is broken into two parts.In part one, I’m joined by Megan, a fertility nurse and founder of 412 Fertility, who shares a little of herself with us, her work supporting others while trying to conceive, setting up her own business during that time, and the support she now offers through it.Megan also opens up about her own journey with IVF, and learning along the way that she has Hashimo
Special Episode - Nina’s Story & Minding Your Heart at Christmas
In this special episode, I’m joined by Nina, who shares the story of her twins, Liam and Grace; her two beautiful babies who she carries in her heart every single day.We talk about the moments she had with them, the incredible care she received, and the small gestures of compassion that meant everything.Because of the time of year, we also talk openly about how incredibly hard Christmas can be for
Season 1 - Thank You
A short thank you to close Season One.I honestly had no idea where this podcast would go when I started it, and the support has meant more than I can say.Thank you so much for being here, for listening, and for finding space with me.Season Two is coming soon. 💛Support links and resources are included in the show notes.Connect with Me:Instagram: @Findingspace_dkResources & Sup
Episode 20 - The Second Miscarriage: It happened again!
In this episode, I share the next chapter of our story.I talk through the weeks after our first miscarriage, getting pregnant again, and then finding ourselves heartbroken allover again just a few months later.I go into the fear, the medical trauma, the loneliness of going through all of this during COVID, and the months of trying to conceive that followed; months that felt relentless, confusing,
Episode 19 - Laura's Story
In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Doyle, teacher, mother, and soon-to-be author of a deeply honest book titled Undelivered: Fertility, Miscarriage and My Journey to Self -Compassion.Laura shares her experience of trying to conceive, the obsession that can take over, the heartbreak of loss, and the lack of support that so often follows. We talk about the gaps in care, the silence that still surr
Episode 18 - Niamh's Story Happy Hormone Clinic
In this week’s episode of Finding Space, I had the pleasure of chatting with Niamh Burke from Happy Hormone Clinic,a Nutritional Therapist specialising in female hormones and fertility.Niamh shares her own experience of PCOS, miscarriage and how she went on to conceive naturally after making key changes.We talk about secondary infertility, the role of sperm health, the microbiome, and endometriosi
Episode 17 - Laura's Story
In this episode, I’m joined by Laura from Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland.Laura shares her own experience of ectopic pregnancy, a journey that involved emergency surgery, heartbreaking loss, and the struggle with grief and mental health that followed, made even harder by the lack of information and support available to help her cope with the aftermath. She also speaks about the miscarriage she went thro
Episode 16 - Natalie Crawford MD
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, fertility physician, educator, podcast host, author, and mum of two.Natalie shares her own story of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, and together we talk about understanding our cycles, subchorionic hematomas, and how doctors can better support patients through the emotional side of TTC and loss.We also talk about navigating recurrent m
Episode 15 - Ana's Story
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Ana, a General nurse whose first pregnancy ended in an ectopic and the removal of her right fallopian tube. Just days after her positive test, Ana began spotting. What followed was a whirlwind of hospital visits, confusing test results, and surgery, all without clear communication or follow-up care.She shares so honestly about the grief, loneliness, and isolat
Episode 14 - Laura's Story
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Laura Boland, a baby massage instructor and mum from Limerick who has been through an incredibly emotional fertility journey over the past five years.Laura shares her experience of endometriosis, and a blocked Fallopian tube. Her path has included IUI, IVF, the early birth of her son Charlie who spent 11 weeks in NICU, as well as multiple IVF rounds, failed cycles
Episode 13 - Meg's Story
In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Meg Faith, the voice behind For the Barreness, a space she’s built with such honesty, heart, and humour to support those navigating infertility and pregnancy loss.Meg has experienced multiple losses over the past five years. In our conversation, we talk openly about the emotional and physical toll of IVF, how it impacts relationships and our bodies, th
Episode 12 - Lynne Dalton Positive Nutrition
Today I’m joined by Lynne Dalton, a Clinical Nutritional Therapist with Positive Nutrition, and a lecturer and mentor with the International Institute of Nutrition & Health (IINH).Lynne has a real passion for women’s health and supporting those facing fertility challenges.In this gentle and practical conversation, we talk through the foundations, how nutrition can support egg and sperm health,
Episode 11 - Dani's Story
Today I’m joined by Dani Malone, a physiotherapist from Cork, who bravely shares her experience of an ectopic pregnancy while travelling abroad.Dani speaks with incredible openness about what followed, the fear, the physical toll, the grief, and the emotional impact of navigating it all, especially while so far from home. She also reflects on how important it was to have her loss acknowledged, and
Episode 10 - Nicole's Story
Today I’m joined by Senator Nicole Ryan, a Sinn Féin senator who, last year, experienced the heartbreaking loss of her baby at 12 weeks.Nicole has been incredibly open about her experience with miscarriage and is now using her voice to push for real change.In this episode, we talk about her own story, the silence and stigma that still surrounds miscarriage, and the work being done to change that,
Episode 9 - Jennifer's Story
In this episode, I’m joined by Jennifer, a psychotherapist and advocate with Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland.Jennifer shares the deeply personal story of her ectopic pregnancy in 2007, when at just 8 weeks, she collapsed at home and was rushed to hospital. It was a traumatic and life-threatening experience.After her ectopic pregnancy, Jennifer faced years of fertility struggles. She moved towards IVF in
Episode 8 - The Butterfly Garden
In this episode, I’m joined by Anita McNicholas O’Sullivan and Stephanie Maloney Diaz, two incredible women who, along with a group of bereaved mothers, brought to life The Butterfly Garden in Swinford, Co. Mayo.Opened in August 2022, The Butterfly Garden is a place of comfort and reflection that acknowledges all kinds of loss, from miscarriage and stillbirth to neonatal andchild loss. While Anita
Episode 7 - Gráinne's Story
In this deeply emotional episode, Gráinne shares her and her wife’s path to parenthood, a journey through IUI, IVF, multiple miscarriages, and eventually the birth of their daughter, Annie. With raw honesty and vulnerability, Gráinne opens up about the the heartbreak of failed treatments, loss and the hope that carried them throughPlease take care while listening as some parts of this conversation
Episode 6 - Susanne's Story
In this episode, Susanne shares her deeply personal journey through multiple ectopic pregnancies, including one following IVF treatment. Her experiences highlight the profound need for awareness, support, and understanding surrounding ectopic pregnancies.We discuss the emotional challenges she faced, common triggers after pregnancy loss, and how she became involved with Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland.
Episode 5 - Aoife's Story
In this deeply moving episode, Aoife shares her journey through pregnancy loss, including an ectopic pregnancy 12 years ago and the recent loss of her baby at 15 weeks. Her story is one of deep courage, raw honesty, and the kind of strength that comes from sharing the hardest parts of our lives.Please be advised that this episode contains detailed discussions of pregnancy loss, which may be trigge
Episode 4 - Lana Manikowski
In this episode, I chat with Lana Manikowski, a certified life coach, infertility advocate, and author of So Now What?.Lana shares her personal journey and how she found purpose beyond motherhood. We discuss the emotional challenges of infertility, the importance of acknowledging grief, and the need for open conversations around pregnancy loss. Whether you're navigating your own fertility jour
Episode 3 - Jessica Bourke The Fertility Detective
In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Bourke, also known as The Fertility Detective. With over 20 years of experience, Jessica supports people through the challenges of trying to conceive, infertility, and pregnancy loss.We talk about how she came into this work, the support she offers, and the common struggles her clients face. Jessica also shares her thoughts on why it's so important to spe
Episode 2 - The First Miscarriage: Breaking the Silence
In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of our first miscarriage, a time marked by confusion, isolation, and unspoken grief. Amid the challenges of COVID-19 hospital restrictions, I discuss the emotional toll of loss and the importance of open conversations about pregnancy loss.This episode is for anyone who has walked this path, supported someone through it, or simply wants to understa
Episode 1 - Why I am sharing my story
In this first episode, I want to share why I’m opening up about my personal experience with miscarriage, and why I believe it’s so important to talk about pregnancy loss openly and honestly.My hope is that in sharing my story, others might feel a little less alone in theirs.If you’re navigating this heartbreaking and often silent journey, I hope you find comfort, connection, or even just a moment
Welcome to Finding Space
In this short introduction, I open up about the heart behind Finding Space; a podcast for anyone navigating the quiet, often unspoken grief of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, or life without a baby. I share my fears, hesitations, and the deeply personal emotions that come with starting this journey.I may not have all the answers, but I do know this: you don’t have to go through it alone. We will navi
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