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The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy

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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.

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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 achieving personal breakthroughs, The Comeback explores the human capacity for resilience and how people tap into their inner strength to rebuild their lives. Each guest offers a unique perspective, leaving listeners with hope, inspiration, and the belief that, no matter the obstacles, a powerful comeback is always possible.Whether you’re seeking motivation or simply want to hear incredible stories of perseverance, The Comeback is a must-listen.

Tune in for your dose of inspiration.Follow Brenda on Instagram: @brendasbits Contact: thecomebackwithbrenda@gmail.com

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  1. The Comeback with Eleanor Bermingham (Part 1)

    · 51 min · Explicit

    My Husband of 10 Years Told Me He Was Gay | Eleanor Bermingham (Part 1) Imagine being married for 10 years, believing you have the perfect life, only for your husband to tell you he's gay. This week on The Comeback,…

  2. The Comeback with Sarah McGarry

    · 46 min · Explicit

    Growing up in a broken home and struggling at school with undiagnosed dyslexia, Sarah McGarry faced challenges from an early age. But nothing could have prepared her for November 2008, when her beloved sister Emma…

  3. The Comeback with Coolmine: Addiction, Recovery & Sober October

    · 46 min · Explicit

    This week’s episode is a little different, and one that is very close to my heart. In support of Coolmine’s Sober October campaign, I’m joined by Lorraine Higgins and Caroline Dunne from Coolmine to have an open and…

  4. The Comeback with Shirley Keegan

    · 49 min · Explicit

    In this episode, Shirley Keegan shares a deeply personal story of resilience, motherhood, shame, burnout and rebuilding. From growing up in a very different Ireland, to becoming pregnant at just 15 and spending time…

  5. The Comeback with Sarah Monaghan

    · 28 min · Explicit

    This week on the podcast I sit down with 17-year-old Sarah Monaghan, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at just 13. Sarah speaks so openly about her diagnosis, undergoing an egg retrieval at 14, the isolation of…

  6. The Comeback with Bernard Westman

    · 50 min · Explicit

    Bernard Westman shares the story of the darkest period of his life, the moment he felt there was no way out, and what happened when his family found him in Galway. It is a deeply honest conversation about suicidal…

  7. The Comeback with Aoibhe Devlin

    · 53 min · Explicit

    Aoibhe Devlin opens up like never before about some of the most difficult periods of her life. For the first time, she speaks publicly about experiencing postnatal depression, struggling in silence and eventually…

  8. Suddenly Widowed: Three Women Share Their Stories

    · 1 h 25 min · Explicit

    What happens when the person you thought you would grow old with is suddenly gone? In this episode, Catriona Brennan, Samantha Byrne and Fiona McCluskey share their experiences of becoming widowed at a young age.…

  9. The Comeback with Caoimhe McGinley

    · 38 min · Explicit

    This week, I’m joined by one of Ireland’s best-known content creators, Caoimhe McGinley. Many will know Caoimhe from The Big Hill House, but behind the beautiful home and social media posts is a story of heartbreak,…

  10. The Comeback with Eleanor Doyle

    · 53 min · Explicit

    Eleanor Doyle Is Back The podcast is back after the summer break, and we’re returning with an episode that has quite a story behind it. Eleanor has been here before. Her original episode went live a few months ago,…

  11. A Summer Pause Before the Next Chapter

    · 1:05 · Explicit

    After an incredible 14 months and almost 1.2 million Spotify streams, I’m taking a short summer break from the podcast. Thank you to every guest and listener who has supported the podcast, and a huge thank you to ADHD…

  12. Comeback Confidential with Psychotherapist Lauren Golden

    · 48 min · Explicit

    Welcome to Comeback Confidential, the bonus series of The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy, where anonymous listener stories are shared in a safe and supportive space. In this episode, Brenda is joined by Psychotherapist…

  13. The Comeback with Humphrey O' Driscoll

    · 48 min · Explicit

    What happens when years of bullying, shame and addiction convince you that you're not worthy of being yourself? In this episode, Humphrey O'Driscoll shares his remarkable journey of growing up gay in Carrigaline, the…

  14. The Comeback with Lisa O' Sullivan Shaw

    · 50 min · Explicit

    Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw's life has been anything but ordinary. Born with a heart condition, she underwent open heart surgery as a baby before growing up to become Miss Universe Ireland. But behind the glamour were years…

  15. The Comeback with Grace O' Connor

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    James O'Connor kissed his family goodbye and headed off on what was meant to be the adventure of a lifetime, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to celebrate his 40th birthday in December 2023. He never came home. Just 100…

  16. The Comeback with Rachel Forde

    · 56 min · Explicit

    This week on the podcast, Brenda sits down with Rachel Forde for one of the most honest and powerful conversations we've had on the podcast. Many people may remember the headlines surrounding Rachel several years ago,…

  17. The Comeback with Colin Tobin

    · 49 min · Explicit

    From working from the age of 12, to building businesses, losing almost €1.3 million, Colin Tobin's story is one of resilience, hard work, and determination. Despite the setbacks and failed ventures along the way,…

  18. The Comeback with Dr. Brian Pennie

    · 47 min · Explicit

    In this powerful conversation, Brian Pennie opens up about trauma, addiction, hitting rock bottom and the remarkable journey that took him from using heroin during his Leaving Cert to becoming Dr Brian Pennie,…

  19. The Comeback with Jennifer McCarthy

    · 57 min · Explicit

    Jennifer McCarthy spent years working in high pressure environments as a trauma nurse and later in response policing, supporting others through their darkest moments. But behind the uniform, Jennifer was facing…

  20. Comeback Confidential with Psychotherapist Lauren Golden

    · 38 min · Explicit

    Welcome to the first Comeback Confidential, a bonus episode of The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy, where anonymous listener stories are shared in a safe and supportive space. In this episode, Brenda is joined by…

  21. The Comeback with Mags Harty

    · 40 min · Explicit

    This week Brenda is joined by Mags Harty for a deeply moving and powerful conversation. Mags opens up about the heartbreak of eight miscarriages, losing her mum at the same time, and the toll it took on her mentally,…

  22. The Comeback with Eimear Coffey

    · 49 min · Explicit

    From the outside, Eimear Coffey had the kind of life people dream of - until everything came crashing down. A young mum at 23, she grew up alongside her son Daniel, building a life that looked full of love and…

  23. The Comeback with Ciarán O’Driscoll

    · 48 min · Explicit

    Ciarán O’Driscoll’s story is one of pain, loss, and ultimately, redemption. Sober since 2002, he opens up about growing up in a home shaped by alcoholism, and the devastating loss of his brothers, who were twins.…

  24. The Comeback with Leona Macken

    · 54 min · Explicit

    Leona Macken’s story will stop you in your tracks. A young mum of two, she trusted the system. She had two smear tests, in 2016 and 2020, both reported as normal. But they should not have been. That delay led to a…

  25. Behind the Scenes on The Neil Prendeville Show

    · 36 min · Explicit

    Have you ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes on one of the biggest radio talk shows in the country? As a bonus episode this week, myself and producer Seamus, who I’ve been working alongside over the…

  26. The Comeback with Daragh Fleming

    · 44 min · Explicit

    Cork poet and writer Daragh Fleming joins Brenda for the first episode of the new series of The Comeback. In this episode, he shares his journey into writing, from a young age to putting his work out into the world.…

  27. A Small Break, A Big Thank You

    · 0:52 · Explicit

    After an incredible live show at the Cork Podcast Festival, I’m taking a short break. Thank you so much for all the support, it truly means everything. This podcast would not exist without you. I’ll be back very soon…

  28. The Comeback with Richie Herlihy

    · 48 min · Explicit

    Cork TikTok creator Richie Herlihy (Richie’s Food and Nature) joins Brenda for a powerful and honest conversation about the reality behind his viral food reviews. Richie opens up about the recent devastating loss of…

  29. The Comeback with Helena Brosnan

    · 42 min · Explicit

    On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Kerry fashion blogger and influencer Helena Brosnan, known to many as Super Betty. Last year, Helena received a shock diagnosis of cervical cancer after attending a routine smear…

  30. The Comeback with Danny Buckley

    · 41 min · Explicit

    This week, I sit down with Danny Buckley for a powerful and honest conversation about grief, addiction and recovery. Raised in Knocknaheeny on Cork’s northside, Danny shares the unimaginable loss of his wife Simone,…

  31. The Comeback with Sian Horn

    · 1 h 38 min · Explicit

    Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, miscarriage, and medical abortion. Please take care while listening. This week Brenda sits down with Sian Horn, a podcaster, Pilates instructor, and…

  32. I Had No Idea I Was Pregnant Until I Gave Birth 6 Hours Later

    · 31 min · Explicit

    This week’s bonus episode tells an extraordinary story that unfolds in a matter of hours. Eimir Burke had no idea she was pregnant until the day she gave birth. Having previously been told she had polycystic ovaries,…

  33. The Comeback with Micheál Costello

    · 56 min · Explicit

    In this episode, I sit down with Kerry native Micheál Costello for a powerful and honest conversation. What began as a search for control through exercise slowly spiralled into anorexia and depression. Diagnosed in…

  34. The Comeback with Stephen Cowboy Kelly

    · 55 min · Explicit

    In this episode I sit down with Irish comedian Stephen “Cowboy” Kelly for a powerful and honest conversation. Best known for his comedy, online sketches, and appearances on Hardy Bucks, Stephen has built a strong…

  35. The Comeback with Julie Burke @juliesrulesirl

    · 40 min · Explicit

    This week, I am joined by Julie Burke, also known as @julesrulesirl on social media, for a conversation every woman who has ever felt underestimated needs to hear. Julie worked her way from retail to General Manager…

  36. The Comeback with Jason Byrne

    · 34 min · Explicit

    This week on The Comeback, I sit down with Jason Byrne. Jason grew up in Ballymun, Dublin, and first encountered drugs at 16. What began as curiosity escalated and shaped many years of his life. Now almost three years…

  37. The Comeback with Alan Clarke

    · 1 h 27 min · Explicit

    This week on The Comeback, I am joined by my good friend Alan Clarke. Many of you will know Alan from his social media sketches and his hugely successful podcast Big News Coming Soon, but for the first time, he shares…

  38. What’s Next for The Comeback?

    · 1:00 · Explicit

    All good things, in time. Some returns look different than departures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. The Comeback in Tenerife (Yes, I Am Still Here)

    · 32 min · Explicit

    This week’s episode is a more relaxed and honest conversation recorded in Tenerife. I am joined by my friend Chris, who called over for a chat about his story and the role he has played in supporting me through…

  40. The Comeback, Words of Hope

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 33 · Explicit

    New Year can be a difficult time. In this special episode, I revisit the final three questions I ask every guest on the podcast. Not the polished answers, but the honest ones. The words shaped by grief, addiction,…

  41. The Comeback Live | Final Episode of 2025

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 32 · Explicit

    This episode captures my live show, and quite honestly, the best night of my life. As this final episode of 2025 goes out, I want to thank every single person who has supported the podcast over the past six months.…

  42. The Comeback with Timmy Long

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 31 · Explicit

    This week, I sit down with Timmy Long, whose story of addiction and recovery left the room in silence when he shared it at my live show in November. Timmy grew up in poverty on the north side of Cork City and…

  43. The Comeback with Joe Byrne

    · 53 min · Episode 30 · Explicit

    This week, Brenda sits down with her dear friend Joe Byrne for a raw and honest conversation about identity, addiction and healing. Joe talks about growing up gay, dealing with homophobia and Catholic guilt, and the…

  44. The Comeback with Sarah Burke

    · 1 h 18 min · Episode 29 · Explicit

    Most of you will know her as Sarah Burke, now Sarah O’Connor after marrying the love of her life, Keith. Her road to happiness was anything but simple. In this episode, Sarah opens up about calling off her wedding six…

  45. Night of My Life (Be Right Back!)

    · 0:51 · Explicit

    Taking a tiny break this week… because my live show absolutely took over my life, in the best possible way. It turned out to be one of the greatest nights I have ever had - I am still floating. Thank you to everyone…

  46. The Comeback with Lou Hibbert

    · 54 min · Episode 28 · Explicit

    At just 20 years old, Lou Hibbert’s world changed forever. Her dad Barry, a man who had gone from growing up in a council estate to becoming the CEO of a major company, took his own life. In this powerful…

  47. The Comeback with Harry Greaney

    · 40 min · Episode 27 · Explicit

    At just 20 years old, Harry Greaney was told he had synovial sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. He’s battled it not once, not twice, but three times. When doctors could no longer save his arm, Harry had to undergo…

  48. The Comeback with...Eoin McGrath

    · 58 min · Episode 26 · Explicit

    From struggling with his weight as a teenager to trying his first drug at his own school debs, Eoin McGrath's story is one of addiction recovery, heartbreak, and hope. He talks openly about his cocaine addiction,…

  49. The Truth About My Dad’s Death - Natasha’s Story

    · 36 min · Episode 25 · Explicit

    Natasha McCarthy lost her dad, Tommy, in a tragic car fire the day before her 30th birthday in April 2024. In this powerful and deeply moving episode, she opens up about her grief journey, coping with loss, and healing…

  50. The Comeback with Steph Doyle

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 24 · Explicit

    For almost a decade, Steph lived in silence with depression, anxiety, and severe OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Her life became smaller and smaller - until one day, she found herself confined to her room, unable…

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