Mary Ann Kenny
Academic and author of 'The Episode,' a memoir detailing her experience with psychosis and mental health challenges following the death of her husband.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 54min
The Episode: Mary Ann Kenny's Story of Grief, Psychosis, and Recovery
Mary Ann Kenny, an academic and author, shares her profound journey through grief and mental health challenges after the sudden loss of her husband. She reveals the harrowing effects of medication-triggered psychosis that led to her hospitalization and a struggle to retain custody of her children due to misunderstandings in her care. Mary Ann masterfully discusses the stigma surrounding mental health, her experience of delusion, and her resilient recovery, ultimately transforming her trauma into the memoir 'The Episode' while advocating for compassionate mental health services.
Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
Greta Thunberg sets sail for Gaza / Mary Ann Kenny on loss, psychosis and healing
Mary Ann Kenny, an academic and author of 'The Episode,' shares her harrowing journey through grief and psychosis following her husband's sudden death. She candidly discusses the challenges of navigating mental health treatment and emphasizes the importance of compassionate care. Joining her, Irish Times reporter Ella Sloane tackles current affairs, including Greta Thunberg's humanitarian mission to Gaza and insights into the happiness of Irish teenagers. This conversation blends personal resilience with pressing global issues.
