life's too short
Hello, I’m Sarah Mc Ginn, and you’re listening to Life's Too Short
I believe that grief has the power to change your life forever.
Your beliefs, your desires, your motivators, and your purpose,
I want to speak with people who have also experienced great grief in their lives.
What can we learn from people who have lived through the unimaginable?
And how do we ensure that we are making the most of our time here?
Because, as we all know, life is too short.
Each week I'll be speaking with a different guest on their experiences through grief, and how the lives they lived have been changed, forever. The conversations may be hard to listen to at times, but they are important to hear, important to take what you can from their stories and journeys.
And, as with the complexities of life, there is lightness and laughter running through each and every story. So grab your cup of tea, or pop on your runners (whatever way you like to listen to your podcasts) and plug your earphones in to listen to these stories of....hope.
To support this podcast and allow me to keep bringing you these stories, please consider popping over to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifestooshortpodcast
Thank you ✨️
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 26
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Still Here: A Quick Update on Season 4
Hi everyone, it’s Sarah here.
Just popping into your feed to say hello and let you know I haven’t disappeared! I’m quietly working away in the background to bring you Season 4 of Life’s Too Short.
In t…
Aoife Gillespie Part 2: Navigating the Final Days Of Her Husband Jason
In this deeply moving episode of Life’s Too Short, Aoife Gillespie courageously shares her experience of preparing for the death of her husband after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Aoife opens up ab…
Aoife Gillespie: Navigating the Final Days Of Her Husband Jason
Anticipatory Grief – Aoife Gillespie’s Story (Part 1)
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 re…
Arlene Bailey On The Sudden Death of her Father, and How Just We Need To Keep Living
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 h…
Amber Doyle On Her Personal Grief Journey & Path To Holistic Healing
On the first episode of season 3 I speak with holistic health healer, Amber Doyle of Amber Moon Holistic.
We speak about her journey into holistic health healing, and how the sudden loss of her Dad wh…
Jacqui Hurley: The Tragic Loss Oh Her Younger Brother And How Grief Has Changed Her Perspective On Life
On the final episode of season two I speak with the inspiring Sports Broadcaster, Author and Mum, Jacqui Hurley.
We talk about the tragic and sudden death of her brother Seán. The gift he left in his …
Alex Lawson: Navigating Grief After The Loss Of Her Dad Just 7 Months After His Cancer Diagnosis
On today's episode I speak with the the absolutley lovely Alex Lawson of CasaLawson.
She tells me about her lovely Dad who sadly passed away over 5 years ago. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, he faced …
Jack Costello: The Tragic Loss Of His Mum When He Was Just A Child, And How The Grief Has Shaped His Life
On today's episode I speak with mental health advocate and life coach, Jack Costello.
Jack takes me through the devastating loss of his Mum when he was only a child. He talks to me about how he has li…
Sinead Hingston Green: The Tragic Death Of Her Husband Geoff Whilst 19 Weeks Pregnant
On today's episode I speak with the incredible Sinead Hinston Green.
She speaks to me about the tragic, and sudden, death of her husband Geoff on holidays back in 2011. At the time Sinead was pregnant…
Grief Moments #3: "The best €50 I've ever spent because it brought me so much peace" Sinead Keane on how connection has brought her peace after her Dad's passing
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, Sinead takes u…
Jess Roberts: The Often Misunderstood Side of Miscarriage Grief And How It Inspired Jess To Create Her Business
On today's episode I speak with the inspiring Jess Roberts of Little Santi Designs.
She speaks to me about the loss of her baby, Santi, and how her grief drove her to set up hernew business that focus…
Meghann Scully: Losing Both Her Brother And Father In The Space of 18 Months
On today's episode I speak with the incredible Meghann Scully, presenter, producer and author.
Meghann tells me about the loss of both her brother, when she was only a teenager, and her father, only a…
Grief Moments #2: "I don’t like to say I have regrets" Yvonne Tchrakian on how she changed through her grief journey
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 …
Mark Talbot: Living And Grieving After The Loss Of His Partner Darren
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. Da…
Grief Moments #1: "What makes me happy is much less" Dominique Mc Mullan on how she has changed after the death of her Dad
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 t…
Sarah Tobin: A 10 Year Journey Through Grief After Losing Her Baby Girl Alice
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…
Life's Too Short Season 1 Recap
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…
Jennie Mc Ginn: The Life & Loss of Mum, a Mother's Day Special
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 hones…
Ciara O'Malley: Living through the grief of the sudden death of your partner of 10 years
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 b…
Charlie Moon: Living through the grief of losing your Sister
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 gri…