Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland20 Juli 2025

Family Flowers Only with Chris O'Connor

This week, I sat down with Chris O‚ÄôConnor , who shared the heartbreaking loss of his dad, James O'Connor who died while attempting to summit Mount Kilimanjaro on the morning of his 40th birthday. Chris is just 17, still in school, but speaks with a depth and honesty that left me completely in awe of him. He talks about the pressure to stay strong, the anger that built up in the aftermath, and how healing it‚Äôs been to finally open up and speak about his grief. He also shares the deep love he has for his dad, the man who introduced him to running, supported him through everything, and shaped so much of who he is today. This is a powerful and moving conversation about love, loss, and the strength it takes to keep going. One you should get your teenagers to listen to and one we can all learn so much from ourselves. You can follow Chris' journey on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisoconn And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopher.oconn?igsh=MW93cGJkdmlvaGNtdQ== Feeling stuck in your body? Grief can weigh heavily on us physically as well as emotionally. If you‚Äôre ready to try gentle movement from home Ecofitness by Korina Duffy is offering listeners a 30-day free trial. Move at your own pace, in your own space, even in your pyjamas.

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