About this episode

A conversation with Patrick Moloney about loss, addiction, and the journey of rebuilding one's life.

This week I sit down with Patrick Maloney from Kerry for a conversation that explores loss in a very different way. While we still speak deeply about grief, this episode moves beyond bereavement and into the loss of identity, the years lost to addiction, and the impact that struggle can have on relationships, family, and self-worth. Patrick speaks openly about his experiences as a young man battling addiction, and the painful distance it created between himself and his son. This is a deeply honest and moving conversation about shame, recovery, healing, and what it means to try and rebuild a life after losing so much of yourself along the way. Patrick’s story offers powerful insight into addiction, vulnerability, and the importance of compassion both for ourselves and for others who may be struggling quietly.

People in this episode

Host: unknown

Guest: Patrick Moloney

Topics covered

• grief
• addiction
• identity loss
• relationships
• recovery
• healing

Keywords

• grief
• addiction
• identity
• recovery
• relationships
• self-worth
• healing

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Kerry

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