Finding Space with Dee Kelly

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, an ectopic pregnancy, and the hea...

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, the loneliness that often comes with ...

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, the small things that are ofte...

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 how sharing her story now is part ...

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, from the Pregnancy Loss Bill, to cr...

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 2009, and during her treatment pre...

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 and Stephanie gently share parts o...

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 through

Please take care while listening as some parts of this conversation may be sensitive.

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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. Susanne's story underscores...

In this deeply moving episode, Aoife shares her journeythrough 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 ofour lives.

Please be advised that this episode contains detaileddiscussions of pregnancy loss, which may be triggering for some listeners. A list of sup...

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 journey or supporting someone who is, I...

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 speak up for yourself throughout this ...

In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of ourfirst miscarriage, a time marked by confusion, isolation, and unspoken grief.

Amid the challenges of COVID-19 hospital restrictions, Idiscuss the emotional toll of loss and the importance of open conversationsabout pregnancy loss.

This episode is for anyone who has walked this path,supported someone through it, or simply wants to understand it better.

You are not alone. And you...

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 of understanding here.

A li...

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’ll navigate this together, one conversation ...