From the outside, Eimear Coffey had the kind of life people dream of - until everything came crashing down.

A young mum at 23, she grew up alongside her son Daniel, building a life that looked full of love and promise. Years later, with the arrival of her second son Ollie in 2018, everything seemed complete.

But behind closed doors, her world was falling apart.

Betrayal. Narcissistic abuse. The fear of her child facing life-changing disabilities.

And then, in the middle of it all - a breast cancer diagnosis.

This is a raw and powerful story of heartbreak, survival, and finding strength when you have nothing left.

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Ciarán O’Driscoll’s story is one of pain, loss, and ultimately, redemption.

Sober since 2002, he opens up about growing up in a home shaped by alcoholism, and the devastating loss of his brothers, who were twins.

From his first drink as a young teenager, to drug use, prison sentences, and deep self-hatred, his life spiralled quickly. In and out of Cork Prison, Mountjoy, and other institutions, addiction took nearly everything from him.

But this is not where his story ends.

Now a father of four, Ciarán speaks about the impact of his children on his life, especially his youngest, Elsie May, who was born in May 2020 during a worldwide pandemic.

This is a story about turning a life around, finding faith and purpose, and taking full responsibility.

A raw and powerful conversation about addiction, grief, and the possibility of a comeback, no matter how far you’ve fallen.

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Leona Macken’s story will stop you in your tracks.

A young mum of two, she trusted the system. She had two smear tests, in 2016 and 2020, both reported as normal. But they should not have been. That delay led to a cervical cancer diagnosis in 2023.

After major surgery and intensive treatment, Leona was told in 2025 that her cancer had returned and progressed to stage four.

In this episode, she speaks about the moment everything changed, the heartbreak, and the reality of living with a diagnosis that should never have happened.

Now on a trial drug that is already showing signs of working, her story is one of strength, resilience, and hope.

🎧 This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. If you are seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit adhdnow.com today.