Podcasts · Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland

Family Flowers Only with Elliot Gannon

7 Jun 2026 · 1 h 28 min · S3 E53

This week, I sit down with Elliot Gannon, who shares the life and loss of his son Rí, who was born with SMA Type 1 (Spinal Muscular Atrophy).

Elliot speaks about the long and complex journey that followed Rí's diagnosis, the hospital stays, medical challenges, uncertainty, and the precious time they had together as a family. But at the heart of this conversation is not just loss, but love.

He speaks beautifully about the extraordinary gift Rí brought to his life, the lessons he taught him, and how his son completely changed his understanding of what truly matters. Elliot reflects on grief not as something to be feared, but as something precious, a reflection of deep love and connection.

This is a powerful conversation about parenthood, perspective, love, loss, and finding meaning in the most difficult circumstances.