Death Becomes Him
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Brian in conversation with Maria Moynihan
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maria’s loss is so personal. Throughout this entire series we’ve heard from people who have had very unique experiences but Maria’s might be the...
Brian in conversation with Cian Sullivan
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we grieve, there is an overwhelming urge to relieve the pain. Our bodies cry out for comfort, for support, for numbing, for crying, for whatever ...
Brian in conversation with Sinead Barry
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about loss we talk about the overwhelming sadness, the grief, the shock. But what we often forget is the disruption of death – it’s s...
Brian in conversation with Geraldine Mullan
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Words fail to describe the tragedy of Geraldine Mullan’s loss. In August 2020, Geraldine and her family were driving home to Moville when the ...
Brian in conversation with Lisa Cannon
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re so used to seeing Lisa Cannon composed, together and glammed up to the nines. But behind it all, Lisa has been deeply reflecting on her grief ...
Brian in conversation with Colleen McNally
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Colleen McNally opens up about the passing of her son Daragh. In 2019, 11-year-old Daragh passed after a battle with aggressive lymphoma. Collee...
Brian in conversation with Andrew McGinley
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the first episode of this season we talk to a man who’s story has already been plastered over national media. In January 2020, Andrew McGinley l...
Brian in Conversation with Fiona Tuomey
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For much of the time I have been doing this podcast we have been in a lockdown. It’s meant that these conversations have been one of the main suppor...
Brian in conversation with Zoe Holohan
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Brian talks to Zoe Holohan. Zoe opens up about the loss and trauma she suffered when husband Brian died on the couple’s honeym...
Brian in conversation with Sarah Battle
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Death Becomes Him, I chat to Sarah Battle. Sarah is known for sharing snaps of her gorgeous home and family on her account house by...
Brian in conversation with Bronagh Burke
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often in the aftermath of loss, we enter into autopilot. Life needs to go on, the washing needs to be done and the children need to go to school. But ...
Brian in conversation with Kathie Stritch
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kathie’s family rallied around her sister Elaine when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2014. After rigorous treatment, life was getting back to norm...
Brian in conversation with Jess Redden
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess joins me virtually from Perth austraila where she has been since earlier this year with fiancé Rob Kearney. Jess opens up about her father’s p...
Brian in conversation with Amanda Cambridge
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda opens up about the loss of her son Avery in 2019 when the family were on holidays in Spain. While Amanda’s story is heart breaking...
Brian in conversation with Lisa Shannon
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa is known to many for her incredible talents as a makeup artist, she’s a gorgeous woman with a wide smile and beautiful young family. But today ...
Brian in conversation with Benji Bennet
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Benji Bennet has dedicated his work to bringing happiness to families. He’s the much-loved author of the Adam’s Cloud books in which our young her...
Brian in conversation with John McAreavey
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak to John McAreavey. In 2011, John suffered the loss of his new wife Michaela on Honeymoon when she was attacked and murdered by ...
Rosie's birthday special: Brian in conversation once again with his sisters
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of death becomes him, I sit down once again with my sisters. Earlier in the year we got together to talk about our mums passing, the s...
Brian in conversation with Jackie Fox
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s conversation is one of the most important we can have. Over the last two seasons, though I’ve spoken to so many people with such varied ex...
Brian in conversation with Mairead Ronan
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Mairead Ronan laughs when she tells me about her mum encouraging her to pursue a career in radio. At the age of 20 she didn’t ...
Brian in conversation with Baz Ashmawy
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know and love Baz and his mum Nancy from the Emmy Award winning show 50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy. Beyond the show, family is integral to Baz’s...
Brian in conversation with Lisa Colhoun
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sit down with Lisa Colhoun. I find Lisa’s story so tough because it’s a real reminder to make every day count. Lisa was married to Christo...
Brian in conversation with Jennifer Rock
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer is a vibrant business woman, a bestselling author and social media star. Her ever-growing success is down to her hardworking nature, her crea...
Brian in conversation with Alan McGovern
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan McGovern and his wife Jenny were the dream team. They worked together, had a family together and enjoyed life together. They worked incredibly ha...
Brian in conversation with Eileen Loughlin of @Everything_Eileen
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Brian talks to Eileen Loughlin aka @Everything_Eileen. Eileen’s story is one of the hardest. Two years ago, in 2018, she lost her young daught...
Brian in conversation with Shannen Joyce of @big_c_and_me
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brian meets Shannen Joyce. Shannen brings a new perspective to grief and one that is so important. Since the age of 19 Shannen has battled t...
Brian in conversation with Alan Hughes
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brian sits down with TV’s Alan Hughes. Alan is a household name, he’s a staple of Irish telly and someone we all feel like we know. But ...
Brian in conversation with Rachel Gorry
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Brian meets Rachel Gorry, a young mum who lost her husband Daniel earlier this year. Rachel and Daniel were truly love's young dream. ...
Brian in conversation with his sisters
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been following or listening to my journey, you’ll know that this whole series was inspired by my desire to understand grief. Losing my m...
Brian in conversation with Lottie Ryan
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I speak with Lottie Ryan. We all remember the day we got the news that Gerry Ryan had passed away. He was a national icon, part of all ...
Brian in conversation with Nicky Byrne
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brian talks to Nicky Byrne about the sudden passing of his father in 2009. Nicky shared may things with his father; his passion for mu...
Brian in conversation with Nadia Forde
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Death Becomes Him I sit down with my good friend Nadia Forde. Nadia's story is a little different to those we've already heard. From the ...
Brian in conversation with Des Bishop
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brian meets Des Bishop. Des has lost both his parents and today talks about how those experiences of grief differed. Des opens up about cari...
Brian in conversation with Pippa O'Connor
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brian sits down with his best friend Pippa. In 2014, Pippa's world was thrown upside down with the sudden passing of her Mum Louise. P...
Brian in conversation with Arthur Gourounlian
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For two years, Brian has refuted any questions about grief with his catchphrase “I’m fine, I’m fiiine.” Here in episode one, with the su...
Introducing Death Becomes Him
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Brian Dowling lost his mum Rosie two years ago, it changed his outlook on life. Grief is a complicated journey, and one that Brian now endeavours...