The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy
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About
The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy is a powerful podcast that delves into the most inspiring stories of resilience, transformation, and triumph. Hosted by Brenda Dennehy, the podcast shares the journeys of real people who have faced some of life’s toughest challenges—hitting rock bottom, navigating through personal battles, and emerging stronger than ever.Every episode brings an honest and raw conversation about turning adversity into strength, showing that it's not just about bouncing back, but about thriving after hardship. Through heartfelt interviews, Brenda uncovers the moments that changed lives and the lessons learned along the way.From overcoming addiction to ac...
Episodes
- The Comeback with Mags Harty
Mags Harty discusses her experiences with eight miscarriages, the loss of her mother, and her path to motherhood, culminating in the birth of her daughter, Isla. This episode explores themes of loss, resilience, and perseverance.
- The Comeback with Eimear Coffey
Eimear Coffey discusses her personal struggles, including relationship issues and a breast cancer diagnosis, while raising her two sons. She shares her journey of survival and finding strength during difficult times.
- The Comeback with Ciarán O’Driscoll
Ciarán O’Driscoll discusses his personal journey through addiction, loss, and ultimately, recovery. He shares his experiences growing up in a home affected by alcoholism, his struggles with drug use and prison sentences, and how he turned…
- The Comeback with Leona Macken
Leona Macken discusses her cervical cancer diagnosis in 2023, following previously normal smear tests. She shares details about her treatment, including major surgery and intensive care, and her current experience with a trial drug for sta…
- Behind the Scenes on The Neil Prendeville Show
Brenda Dennehy and producer Seamus discuss what happens behind the scenes on The Neil Prendeville Show. They share secrets and discuss working with Neil Prendeville.
- The Comeback with Daragh Fleming
Cork writer and poet Daragh Fleming joins Brenda Dennehy to discuss his journey into writing and his experience with mental health, including coping with depression and the loss of his close friend. He also reads two of his original poems.
- A Small Break, A Big Thank You
Brenda Dennehy is taking a short break from The Comeback podcast following a live show at the Cork Podcast Festival. She expresses gratitude to listeners for their support and promises to return soon with new guests.
- The Comeback with Richie Herlihy
TikTok creator Richie Herlihy joins host Brenda Dennehy to discuss his life beyond viral food reviews. He shares his experiences with personal loss, his journey with gambling addiction, health matters, and the challenges of running a food…
- The Comeback with Helena Brosnan
Fashion blogger and influencer Helena Brosnan joins host Brenda Dennehy to discuss her cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment journey. Helena emphasizes the importance of routine smear tests and shares her experience raising awareness thr…
- The Comeback with Danny Buckley
Brenda Dennehy interviews Danny Buckley about his personal journey through grief, addiction, and recovery. They discuss the loss of his wife, managing his ADHD, and his work with ADHD Now.
- The Comeback with Sian Horn
Sian Horn joins Brenda Dennehy to discuss her personal journey of healing and resilience after experiencing domestic abuse and multiple miscarriages. They explore themes of trauma recovery, personal growth, and reclaiming life after advers…
- I Had No Idea I Was Pregnant Until I Gave Birth 6 Hours Later
Eimir Burke shares her experience of discovering she was pregnant only hours before giving birth to her daughter, Harriett. She details the shock and life-changing events that followed her diagnosis.
- The Comeback with Micheál Costello
In this episode, Micheál Costello discusses his journey through anorexia and depression, from his diagnosis in 2020 to his recovery as an Ironman competitor. He and host Brenda Dennehy explore the stigma surrounding eating disorders in men…
- The Comeback with Stephen Cowboy Kelly
Irish comedian Stephen "Cowboy" Kelly discusses his career and his personal experiences with near-death health struggles, including a heart attack and a brain bleed. He shares his story of survival and reassessing his life priorities in a…
- The Comeback with Julie Burke @juliesrulesirl
Brenda Dennehy interviews Julie Burke about her career path from retail to General Manager. They discuss the importance of confidence, self-worth, and navigating social media while emphasizing the need to create one's own opportunities.
- The Comeback with Jason Byrne
In this episode, Jason Byrne joins Brenda Dennehy to discuss his journey with addiction and his path to sobriety. They also cover his organization, Rise Above It, and the importance of community and physical activity in the recovery proces…
- The Comeback with Alan Clarke
Alan Clarke joins The Comeback to discuss his career journey, his experiences with mental health, and his dog, Kookie. He shares his story from his early work experiences to his transition into social media and podcasting.
- What’s Next for The Comeback?
Host Brenda Dennehy discusses the future of the podcast The Comeback.
- The Comeback in Tenerife (Yes, I Am Still Here)
Brenda Dennehy and her friend Chris have a candid conversation in Tenerife about his personal story and recovery support. Brenda also addresses rumors about her move to Tenerife and teases upcoming changes to the podcast.
- The Comeback, Words of Hope
In this special episode, host Brenda Dennehy revisits the final questions asked of her guests, focusing on honest reflections on grief, recovery, and resilience. The episode opens with a tribute to Natasha O'Byrne and offers perspectives o…
- The Comeback Live | Final Episode of 2025
Brenda Dennehy hosts the final episode of 2025, a recording of her live show held in November. The episode features special guests and expresses gratitude to supporters, sponsors, and her mother.
- The Comeback with Timmy Long
Brenda Dennehy interviews Timmy Long about his experiences with poverty, addiction, trauma, and incarceration. They discuss his recovery journey, learning to read and write in prison as an adult, and his transformation into a husband and f…
- The Comeback with Joe Byrne
Brenda Dennehy interviews Joe Byrne about his experiences with homophobia, Catholic guilt, alcohol and Xanax addiction, and his journey through recovery and self-acceptance. The episode also highlights Joe Byrne's lifelong dedication to co…
- The Comeback with Sarah Burke
Sarah O’Connor details her challenging path to happiness, including calling off a wedding, undergoing IVF, experiencing a miscarriage, and facing online harassment. She also discusses her father's health diagnosis and her eventual marriage…
- Night of My Life (Be Right Back!)
Brenda Dennehy discusses her recent live show, describing it as one of the best nights of her life. She thanks her supporters and announces that the full live show episode will be available before Christmas, with a new episode featuring a…
- The Comeback with Lou Hibbert
Lou Hibbert discusses the profound impact of her father's suicide, detailing her journey through bereavement, the role of therapy in rebuilding self-worth, and the importance of addressing men's mental health.
- The Comeback with Harry Greaney
Harry Greaney discusses his three battles with synovial sarcoma, the decision to amputate his arm, and his subsequent return to training and powerlifting, highlighting themes of resilience and gratitude.
- The Comeback with...Eoin McGrath
Eoin McGrath discusses his past struggles with cocaine addiction and binge eating, detailing the impact of his partner Carley's tragic death. He shares his recovery process, focusing on overcoming grief, anxiety, and depression to rebuild…
- The Truth About My Dad’s Death - Natasha’s Story
Natasha McCarthy recounts the loss of her father, Tommy, in a car fire the day before her 30th birthday. She discusses her grief journey, coping mechanisms as a single mother, and the process of healing after trauma, aiming to remember her…
- The Comeback with Steph Doyle
Steph Doyle discusses her ten-year struggle with depression, anxiety, and severe OCD, including intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. She recounts hitting rock bottom, seeking help through CBT and EMDR, and her recovery influenced b…
- Why Women Ghost Women
Brenda Dennehy and psychotherapist Lauren Golden discuss the phenomenon of women ghosting other women, delving into the underlying psychology of friendships that end or fade away. The conversation also touches on men ghosting women and vic…
- The Comeback with Orlagh Winters
Orlagh Winters recounts her experience with an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis at age 36, detailing her chemotherapy, the resulting early menopause, and the emotional toll of her husband's affair. Despite these challenges, she found str…
- The Comeback with Andrew Desmond
Andrew Desmond discusses his experiences with alcoholism and gambling addiction, detailing his path to sobriety and founding the Be Undeniable movement, which uses fitness and community to support men's mental health.
- The Comeback with Lauren Edwards
Lauren Edwards discusses her personal experience with addiction, self-harm, eating disorders, and her journey toward recovery and healing. She shares how she rebuilt her life and found purpose as a writer and life coach.
- The Comeback with...Aidan Loughnane
Aidan Loughnane discusses his experiences with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bulimia, and the loss of his brother. He shares how faith, running, and therapy were crucial in his recovery, leading him to advocate for men's mental healt…
- The Comeback with Dave Kennedy
Dave Kennedy discusses his experience with grief, emotional eating, and significant weight loss following the deaths of his sister and mother. Now a farmer and personal coach, he helps others build resilience and emphasizes the importance…
- The Comeback with… Kim Nolan
Kim Nolan recounts the loss of her partner to suicide and the subsequent death of her mother, detailing her experiences with grief, panic attacks, and the challenging process of finding resilience and gratitude.
- The Comeback with… Caroline Rushe
In this episode of The Comeback, Caroline Rushe shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood poverty, bullying, and battles with grief and mental health. She highlights how therapy, family support, and the love of her rescue dog hav…
- Goodbye… for now
Brenda Dennehy is taking a break from her podcast, The Comeback, after fifteen episodes. She expresses gratitude for the listener support and confirms that Season 2 has been recorded and will return soon.
- The Comeback with... Damien Long
Damien Long recounts the devastating loss of his daughter Shaunagh to suicide in 2016. He discusses his ongoing grief, the anger and questions that followed, and his eventual turning point towards healing. Damien now uses his passion for f…
- The Comeback with....Lorraine Jordan
Lorraine Jordan shares her story of overcoming alcohol addiction, depression, and a suicide attempt, detailing her time in rehab and the ongoing process of recovery. The episode highlights the importance of support services and offers a me…
- The Comeback with... Nikki Hayes
Brenda Dennehy interviews Nikki Hayes, a former Irish radio presenter, about her struggles with alcohol addiction, mental health, homelessness, and her ongoing recovery journey supported by faith.
- The Comeback with.... Mikey Power
Mikey Power details his raw story of overcoming addiction, multiple arrests, and prison time, ultimately rebuilding his life through fitness and discipline to become a personal trainer and gym owner.
- The Comeback with.... Christine Kavanagh
Christine Kavanagh recounts the profound grief of losing her sons, Dillon, Damien, and Leon, to addiction and other causes, and her advocacy for harm reduction services in Ireland.
- The Comeback with....Nicola Guilfoyle
Nicola Guilfoyle joins Brenda Dennehy to share her journey through family addiction, the loss of her mother, brother, and father, and her own struggles with grief and mental health. She also discusses raising a child with autism, significa…
- The Comeback with… Dessie Fitzgerald
Dessie Fitzgerald discusses overcoming a life-altering spinal cord injury, paralysis, and personal loss. He shares his path toward healing, resilience, and finding new purpose as a life coach, offering hope and insights on post-traumatic g…
- The Comeback with Melanie O’Sullivan (Rio’s Story)
Melanie O’Sullivan recounts her son Rio’s battle with a brain tumour, detailing the early symptoms, her persistent advocacy for diagnosis, and their journey through treatments like proton beam therapy.
- The Comeback with… Andy Goulding
Andy Goulding discusses his decade-long struggle with cocaine addiction, experiencing psychosis, and the intervention by his father. He recounts his time in rehab at Cuan Mhuire and his ongoing recovery, emphasizing strength and the choice…
- The Comeback with… Natasha O’Byrne
Natasha O’Byrne shares her experience of being diagnosed with bowel cancer at age 25, while raising two children. She discusses her family history of cancer, the missed early symptoms, the challenges of chemotherapy, and her ongoing fundra…
- The Comeback with... Sophie Cole
Sophie Cole discusses living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following a classroom assault, detailing her experiences with chronic pain, PTSD, surgeries, and the challenges of an invisible illness within the Irish system. She hi…