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The Journey Together

Tara Rafter

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led hospice and palliative-care podcast featuring local clinicians, allied-health professionals, and hospice volunteers who discuss practical care, independence, emotional support, and end-of-life experiences. Agencies could credibly pitch palliative-care specialists, hospice professionals, allied-health practitioners, caregiver-support experts, and volunteer-program leaders; booking difficulty is low because the show prioritizes accessible practitioners and community contributors over high-profile names.

Metrics

Episodes: 22

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Ireland

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@northwesthospice.ie

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Host

Tara Rafter - The Navigation Coach and host of conversations about navigating palliative care, hospice support, and the end-of-life journey.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Hands-on experience in palliative care, hospice services, community healthcare, allied-health practice, caregiving, patient and family support, or hospice volunteering.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical experience in hospice, palliative, community, or allied-health settings, Practical expertise supporting patients, families, and caregivers, Direct experience improving quality of life, independence, or emotional support

Recent Guest Discussions

Regina Henry - Home-based Care, Community Nursing, Family Carers, Coordinating Multidisciplinary Support, And Accessing Help Earlier.

Aoiffe McCarroll - Occupational Therapy In Palliative Care, Maintaining Independence, Practical Adaptations, Dignity, And Meaningful Daily Activities.

Lynn O'Connor - Palliative Rehabilitation, Movement, Maintaining Abilities, Adapting Everyday Activities, And Preserving Independence.

Kathleen McLoughlin - Volunteering In Hospice Care, Supporting Patients And Families, And The Personal Meaning Of Service.

Kevin Glancy - Volunteering In Hospice Care, Supporting Patients And Families, And The Personal Meaning Of Service.

Recent Topics

Palliative Care, Hospice, Caregiving, End Of Life, Counselling

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Journey Together
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Easing the Money Worry: A Guide from MABS

October 06, 2026

Practical Financial Support When Life ChangesTomas Kelly is a dedicated mortgage arrears advisor with the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) in Sligo, supporting people and families through some of the most stressful financial moments of their lives. In this conversation he walks through the practical supports available when illness or caregiving changes a household's income ; from carer's allowance and the carer's support grant to mortgage payment breaks, charitable funds,...

The Heart of the Hospice: Mary Forte's Story

September 29, 2026

Why She Has Never Stopped Talking About ItWhen Mary Forte's husband Anthony was dying, a friend suggested a hospice bed, and Mary's first reaction was that hospice is where people go to die. Two days later she walked through the door of North West Hospice and was met with a cup of tea, a slice of toast, and ten months she now describes as the most positive experience of the hardest time in her family's life. Mary talks with Tara about Anthony's care, about the nurses who quiet...

More Than the End of the Road: A Consultant's Perspective

September 22, 2026

Palliative Care Is Not the End of the StoryIn this episode of The Journey Together, Tara Rafter is joined by Dr Anna Cleminson, Consultant in Palliative Care at North West Hospice, where she has spent more than a decade supporting individuals and families living with life-limiting illness. Anna grew up at a breakfast table where palliative care was already a conversation; her father trained under Dame Cicely Saunders in London, and that early exposure shaped a career built around listening fi...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Journey Together
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How do I get in touch with The Journey Together?

The Journey Together is hosted by Tara Rafter. Its publicly listed email is info@northwesthospice.ie. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Journey Together?

The publicly listed email for The Journey Together: info@northwesthospice.ie.

How many listeners does The Journey Together have?

Podseeker estimates The Journey Together reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Journey Together?

The Journey Together typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hands-on experience in palliative care, hospice services, community healthcare, allied-health practice, caregiving, patient and family support, or hospice volunteering. Common among recent guests: Clinical experience in hospice, palliative, community, or allied-health settings; Practical expertise supporting patients, families, and caregivers; Direct experience improving quality of life, independence, or emotional support. Recent guests include Regina Henry, Aoiffe McCarroll, and Lynn O'Connor.

How hard is it to get booked on The Journey Together?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Journey Together cover?

Recent episodes cover Palliative Care, Hospice, Caregiving, End Of Life, and Counselling. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@northwesthospice.ie

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