Finding Space with Dee Kelly

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 isola...

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 cycle...

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, t...

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 healt...

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, an...

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...

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 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 Anit...

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 conversatio...

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....

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 trigg...

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 jo...

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 sp...

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 underst...

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 momen...

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 nav...