Havin' the Chats Podcast

Welcome to our Having the Chats podcast.Hello, I'm Maeve and over the coming weeks and months, I'll be chatting to some amazing people who will share their stories with us, real people with real stories. People who have found themselves facing an unexpected bump in the road, a health scare or crisis which meant facing complete uncertainty – all of whom manage to navigate their way through adversity.Having faced my own bump in the road twice in 2019, I had what you might call a 'forced awakening' - I knew I had to stop and take care of myself.During that time, I also had moments of feeling quite alone – even though I was surrounded by family and close friends, and while their support was a comfort they couldn't fully relate to what I was going through, I needed to understand it and while there are most likely hundreds of thousands of people going through something similar, I didn't know of anyone and there is a sense of anxiety and helplessness that goes with that, isolation.There is huge comfort in knowing that you can identify with someone out there through a shared common experience.And that's what this podcast is all about, I want to give people a platform to share their experiences in the hope that it will help others.Most of us have heard of the saying that a problem shared is a problem halved and we know how important it is to talk, but when you know someone has gone through something similar to you, it not only gives you hope that you too will get through this, it gives you a connection with the world.Nobody goes through life unscathed and some definitely bear a heavier burden than others and while I try to practice gratitude everyday for how lucky I am, I'm a firm believer that everything is relative...life shouldn't be about comparisons... and everyone should feel a connection to someone or something in this world...and so I hope this podcast will encourage people not to lose faith or hope.That no matter how difficult or dark times may be, the light will shine again and even though it may not be the same as before, it will get brighter.I hope you stay tuned and listen in to us having the chats over the next few episodes - if you like what we're doing please do subscribe to follow us or leave a comment to stay connected. You can also get in touch with me via Instagram at Havinthechatspodcast Thanks for listening, keep smiling and enjoy!

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Havin' the Chats Podcast

And that's a wrap!

March 06, 2021 • Maeve • Season 1 • Episode 0

Just a quick few words to wrap up Season 1 of our Havin the Chats Podcast.

A few thoughts looking back over season one and lots of thank you's!

We'll take a short break for now but don't worry Season 2 is already in planning.

Don't forget you can subscribe for updates or follow us on Instagram @havinthechatspodcast

If you or anyone you know has a story to share please do reach out to me, I'd absolutely love to hear from you. Chat to you soon!

6th March 2021

Havin' the Chats Podcast

S1 Finale – And that's a wrap!

Hi everyone

I just wanted to come on for a quick chat with you all to close out season one of our havin the chats podcast.

Cant actually believe we've finished season one already!

A massive thank you to all of our guests who shared their stories with us – all of whom highlighted the fact that even when we're facing the unknown and struggling to see a way through such adversity, through sheer perseverance and fight, we battle on and never give up hope.

Something so relevant for the times we find ourselves in now.

I think they also showed us how having a support system, no matter how big or small, can have a lasting impact and can literally change the outcome of a situation, and this really is one of the main reasons for this podcast – sharing our stories in the hope that it helps someone listening in to feel like there is hope and that they're not alone.

A huge thank you to all of you for listening in to us having our chats – it's very much appreciated and we love the feedback and hearing how the stories have meant so much to you all.

From the amazing story of Natalie and her strong-willed warrior Liam who was born at 27 weeks, Una's incredible road to recovery after suffering a catastrophic brain injury after her fall from a horse, my own health journey with Chronic Urticaria and Bels Palsy to the superstar team of Alex and Ronan – who's story of carer and partner battling through and surviving sepsis was just remarkable – and not forgetting this weeks episode with Shiona on the great loss of losing her mam Noreen to cancer.

I think it's safe to say they all took us on a journey with their stories and have shown such resilience and courage throughout, with a sprinkling of laughs along the way!

So we're going to take a short break for now, but don't worry, season two is already in planning!

Don't forget you can subscribe for updates or follow us on Instagram @havinthechatspodcast

If you or anyone you know has a story to share please do reach out to me, I'd absolutely love to hear from you. Chat to you soon!

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