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From Devastating Loss to Renewed Purpose: Sinéad Hingston's Grief Journey

29 May 2025

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Send us a textSinéad Hingston-Green shares her heartbreaking journey of losing her husband Jeff while 19 weeks pregnant and how she rebuilt her life through grief, motherhood, and eventually finding love again. Her powerful story illustrates how we can honor those we've lost while still embracing new beginnings and finding purpose in our pain.• Sinead's husband Jeff died suddenly during a boat trip in Portugal when she was 19 weeks pregnant• The traumatic experience of witnessing his medical emergency and the aftermath of being kept away from him• Challenges of bringing Jeff's body home to Ireland and navigating funeral arrangements while pregnant• Birth complications resulting in severe physical trauma alongside the emotional trauma of grief• Finding love again with Michael ("Green") two years after Jeff's death• Balancing honoring Jeff's memory while building a new life and blended family• Multiple pregnancy losses before having their third child, which led to creating the "Spark a Life" initiative• The importance of finding the right grief counsellor and support system• How Ireland's culture handles funerals well but struggles with long-term grief support• Advice on trusting that your power is in your reaction to life's challengesJoin Sinead on the Camino walk this September with Good Grief, her initiative to help others through grief by creating community and understanding.Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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