Everywhere We Go is a weekly podcast which is presented by Rebecca Kelly. Rebecca, a mother of you two girls opens up her home to her guests and brings you real stories from real people with topics that have impacted families all over Ireland, and their experiences will stay with you forever.
Welcome to The Everywhere We Go Podcast. Please note that the content provided in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Everywhere We Go Podcast or its hosts. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any statements, advice, or opinions provided by guests. All content is protected by copyright and is the property of The Everywhere We Go Podcast. While we strive for accuracy, we accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or defamatory statements made during the podcast. Listeners are advised to verify any information before acting upon it.
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Are you or your company interested in sponsoring one of Ireland's most unique podcasts? Reach out to us at sponsor@everywherewego.ie to explore various sponsorship options, from single episode sponsorships to entire seasons.
Become a Guest or Recommend Someone:
Do you have a captivating story to share, or do you know someone whose story deserves a platform? Send us an email at guests@everywherewego.ie, and let's spread inspiration together.
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Have any comments or feedback for us? We value your input as we strive for continual improvement. Reach out to us at general@everywherewego.ie.
Support Independent Podcasting:
We take pride in being an independent podcast, produced and recorded in our cozy kitchen, funded entirely by us. If you'd like to support us in continuing to produce great content and share amazing guest stories, consider buying us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/everywherewego.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. Your support makes all of this possible.
Rebecca x
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Everywhere We Go is a weekly podcast which is presented by Rebecca Kelly. Rebecca, a mother of you two girls opens up her home to her guests and brings you real stories from real people with topics that have impacted families all over Ireland, and their experiences will stay with you forever.
Welcome to The Everywhere We Go Podcast. Please note that the content provided in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Everywhere We Go Podcast or its hosts. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any statements, advice, or opinions provided by guests. All content is protected by copyright and is the property of The Everywhere We Go Podcast. While we strive for accuracy, we accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or defamatory statements made during the podcast. Listeners are advised to verify any information before acting upon it.
Join us on our journey and stay connected to catch the latest updates on our podcast:
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: EverywhereWeGoPodcast
Facebook: EverywhereWeGoPodcast
TikTok: @everywherewegopodcast
YouTube: EverywhereWeGoPodcast
Get in touch with us:
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Are you or your company interested in sponsoring one of Ireland's most unique podcasts? Reach out to us at sponsor@everywherewego.ie to explore various sponsorship options, from single episode sponsorships to entire seasons.
Become a Guest or Recommend Someone:
Do you have a captivating story to share, or do you know someone whose story deserves a platform? Send us an email at guests@everywherewego.ie, and let's spread inspiration together.
General Inquiries and Feedback:
Have any comments or feedback for us? We value your input as we strive for continual improvement. Reach out to us at general@everywherewego.ie.
Support Independent Podcasting:
We take pride in being an independent podcast, produced and recorded in our cozy kitchen, funded entirely by us. If you'd like to support us in continuing to produce great content and share amazing guest stories, consider buying us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/everywherewego.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. Your support makes all of this possible.
Rebecca x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A childhood spent counting coins at the shop till and scooting groceries home taught Shelly how to be responsible. But nothing prepared her for the emotional calculus of young motherhood, chaos around addiction, and guiding her daughters through their father’s final months with love and honesty. This is a story about choosing steadiness when life keeps throwing curveballs—and finding your true self long after everyone thought your story was set.
We sit with the early independence of growing up in Newbridge, the move that muted her freedom, and the uneven rhythm of a blended family split between two houses. Shelly shares how teenage anxiety and nights out blurred into an on-off relationship with Paddy, a pregnancy that reset her priorities, and the relentless work of being the constant parent. When hope briefly returned—help sought, an engagement, a new baby—reality hit harder. She made the call to leave, not out of anger, but out of care for her girls and herself.
When Paddy’s vague symptoms were repeatedly dismissed, it was a gentle insistence from her partner, Talt, that led to the scan and the truth: cancer. Shelly chose to bring the girls into that truth with her—visits, pizza, little jokes—so that goodbye wouldn’t be a shock but a held moment. That decision softened grief and shaped their memories. Then, slowly, another truth surfaced. Shelly realised she’s a lesbian. With therapy, patience, and honesty at home, the label finally matched the life. The house exhaled, her style and energy aligned, and even dating—tentative, curious—became part of a kinder rhythm.
We talk about co-parenting after loss, bringing children into grief with care, coming out later in life in Ireland, and redefining what a family can look like without apology. Through it all, Shelly and Talt model a rare kind of loyalty: love that changes shape but not intention. If you’ve ever felt out of place in your own life, this conversation offers proof that clarity can come late—and still arrive right on time.
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