The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy

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

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 recovery. There are plenty of laughs, alongside some very real moments.I also answer the most asked question of the last three weeks, have I moved to Tenerife.There are some changes coming to the podcast, which I will explain next week, along with an exciting new venture.🎧 This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. For ADHD assessments and support, visit adhdnow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Comeback, Words of Hope

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, illness, loss, recovery, and survival.This episode opens with a tribute to Natasha O’Byrne, who passed away last week. Natasha was one of the very first people to reach out when this podcast launched, and her words felt especially important to share at the start of a new year.What follows are reflections from guests across the year, offering perspective, resilience, and hope. This episode is a reminder that no matter how heavy things feel, there is always a comeback.This episode contains themes of mental health, addiction, suicide, and grief. Please listen with care.This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. For ADHD assessment or support, visitadhdnow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Comeback Live | Final Episode of 2025

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. What this show has become is beyond anything I could have imagined, and that is entirely down to you, the listeners, and the incredible guests who shared their stories so openly and the sponsors.The live show took place in November and truly exceeded all expectations. Huge thanks to Nicola Fitzgerald, Joe McCaul, Nicola Guilfoyle, Andy Goulding, and our mystery guest Timmy Long for making it such a special night along with his brother Tommy.My deepest thanks go to my mother, Nora. There would be no comeback without her.A massive and heartfelt thank you as well to Autism Care, who so generously sponsored the show. This night simply could not have happened without their support. Autism Care is an Irish organisation offering neuroaffirming assessments and lifelong supports, co designed with Autistic individuals. Their work is grounded in lived experience, compassion, and genuine inclusion. You can find out more at autismcare.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Comeback with Timmy Long

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 experienced trauma from a young age. Years later, he fell into addiction and soon after served time in prison. While incarcerated, he received devastating news that his mother had died, a moment that became the turning point in his recovery journey.What followed were years of hard work and healing. Timmy learned to read and write in his thirties, committed to sobriety, and rebuilt his life. Today, he is a father, a husband, and a man deeply proud of who he has become.This is a raw, honest conversation about addiction, trauma, prison, recovery, and hope.This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now - the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. If you’re seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit adhdnow.com today.The Comeback Live returns on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at St Luke’s following the success of my sold out show in November. It will be another night of honest conversations, powerful stories, and real hope. Tickets are available via Eventbrite and the link in my social media bio.Timestamps01:44 - Welcome & The Impact of Timmy's Live Show Appearance04:42 - Growing Up in Holly Hill: Poverty, Violence & No Father Figure09:57 - The Moment I Emotionally Shut Down as a Child11:37 - Wanting to Die at Six Years Old15:45 - Finding Drugs & Alcohol: Feeling Alive for the First Time23:15 - Relapse at 19 & Years of Chaotic Addiction32:40 - My Mother's Death While I Was in Prison38:52 - The Breakthrough: When I Stopped Fighting My Thoughts46:16 - Learning to Read & Write in Prison at 3658:58 - Final Questions: Advice for Anyone Who Feels They'll Never Make It OutConnect With Me:Instagram: @thecomebackwithbrenda @brendasbitsContact: Thecomebackwithbrenda@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Comeback with Joe Byrne

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 long road toward self acceptance.He opens up about his struggles with alcohol addiction and Xanax addiction, his journey through addiction recovery, and the resilience that helped him rebuild his life.Joe also reflects on his decades of kindness. From giving free haircuts to the homeless to supporting struggling families in Cork, his compassion has touched countless lives and made him a pillar of the community.A powerful story of courage, generosity and hope.Sponsored by Fettle. Life gets messy, and Fettle makes getting support simple. Connect with accredited therapists online at fettle.ie.Timestamps:19:48 — Joe Builds a Life in Cork & Finds Community21:05 — The Party Years & Early Signs of Addiction21:50 — Loneliness, Vodka & the Emotional Spiral22:59 — Xanax Enters the Picture & the Secret Double Life25:09 — Meeting Darren & the Rollercoaster of Early Love26:53 — The Pain of Being Unreliable in the Relationship27:42 — Hidden Drinking, Secret Bottles & Denial28:54 — When Darren Begins to Struggle with Joe’s Drinking29:52 — The Fall in Douglas & Nearly Losing His Life31:10 — Choosing Help & Entering Rehab at St. John of God’sConnect With Me:Instagram: @thecomebackwithbrenda @brendasbitsContact: Thecomebackwithbrenda@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.