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This week Cariad talks to writer + journalist Séamas O'Reilly (Have Ye Heard Mammy Died?) about his mum, who died from breast cancer when Séamas was just five years old. Séamas is one of eleven children, and talks this week about how they coped as a family and how his dad held the world together for them all. as ever we talk grief, surviving using humour + toilet rolls.

You can follow Séamas on twitter @shockproofbeats and his book is available to buy now.

You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast

Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.

Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

Apple Podcast Spotlight pick for October 2021

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

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