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The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Helena BrosnanOn 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 test, despite having no symptoms at all.Throughout her treatment, she shared her journey openly with her followers, bringing honesty, positivity, and encouragement to thousands of women.Now she’s using her platform to spread one very important message: don’t fear the smear.Helena joins me to talk about the moment she got...
2026-03-0942 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Danny BuckleyThis 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, his childhood sweetheart, and how her final words changed the way he lives his life today.From heartbreak came purpose, leading Danny to understand his own ADHD and create ADHD Now, helping others access the support he once struggled to find.A story of loss, resilience and learning how to live again.Th...
2026-03-0241 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Sian HornTrigger 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 business consultant who advocates for women, wellbeing, and small businesses while sharing her own powerful healing journey.In this deeply honest conversation, Sian speaks openly about surviving domestic abuse, experiencing the heartbreak of seven miscarriages, and navigating grief, trauma, and emotional recovery. She shares what resilience truly looks like, how healing evolves over time, and how she rebuilt her life with intention...
2026-02-231h 37
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyI Had No Idea I Was Pregnant Until I Gave Birth 6 Hours LaterThis 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, she believed having children might not be possible. There were no obvious signs, and everything felt completely normal, until sudden pain led to a scan that changed everything.By the end of that same day, her life had completely changed.Eimir sat down with me in London to share a raw and em...
2026-02-1931 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Micheál CostelloIn 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 October 2020, Micheál’s illness carried deep family history, with his aunt having died from anorexia years earlier.We talk about stigma, especially for men, the danger of waiting lists, and the silence that surrounds eating disorders.From the depths of illness to qualifying for the Irish triathlon team and competing in several Ironmans, Micheál’s journ...
2026-02-1655 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Stephen Cowboy KellyIn 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 following across stand-up, live shows, and social media. In this episode, he goes beyond the laughs to share a much deeper story.Stephen speaks openly about nearly dying three times, including suffering a heart attack in his twenties and collapsing with a bleed to the brain. He reflects on being rushed to ICU, being medically dead, and the mome...
2026-02-0954 min
No More Booze - The PodcastBrenda Dennehy-The Comeback QueenThis week on No More Booze, I'm joined by fellow podcaster Brenda Dennehy, to talk about addiction, recovery and what it really takes to rebuild a life.Brenda is the host of The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy and the Brenda and Alan podcast. She is a former BBC, ITV, and Sky News television producer, as well as an experienced radio producer. Originally from Ballydesmond on the Cork–Kerry border, Brenda is over six years in recovery from prescription medication addiction and alcohol, and her lived experience is at the heart of her work. Through her weekly podcast, Th...
2026-02-0852 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Julie Burke @juliesrulesirlThis 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 through grit, confidence, and backing herself when no one else did. Nothing was handed to her.We talk confidence, knowing your worth, navigating social media, and why personality will take you further than any job title.Julie’s message is simple and powerful. Stop waiting for permission. It is not coming. Give it to yourself.
2026-02-0239 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Jason ByrneThis 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 sober, he reflects honestly on addiction, recovery, and change.Jason is the founder of Rise Above It, a community built around movement, connection, and support through running, hiking, and sea dips. We talk about why recovery is something you do together, not alone.Despite the seriousness of the topic, there is warmth...
2026-01-2633 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Alan ClarkeThis 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 his full story on a podcast.In this episode, Alan speaks openly about the breakdown he faced, the weeks he spent unable to leave the house with the blinds closed, and the role therapy played in helping him find his way back. It is an honest conversation about mental health, resilience, and...
2026-01-191h 27
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyWhat’s Next for The Comeback?All good things, in time.Some returns look different than departures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2026-01-1201 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe 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 pr...
2026-01-0831 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback, Words of HopeNew 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 ar...
2026-01-011h 06The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback Live | Final Episode of 2025This 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...
2025-12-221h 53
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Timmy LongThis 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 l...
2025-12-151h 06
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Joe ByrneThis 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...
2025-12-0852 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Sarah BurkeMost 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 weeks before the date, going through IVF, and experiencing a devastating miscarriage. She also talks about the horrific trolling she faced and, for the first time, reads the threatening letter that was sent to her sister’s salon.Sarah reflects on her mental health journey, counselling, grief after losing Nana Betty, and the...
2025-12-011h 18The Comeback with Brenda DennehyNight of My Life (Be Right Back!)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 who showed up and supported me.Missed it? The full live show episode lands before Christmas.Back next Monday with an amazing guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-2400 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Lou HibbertAt 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 conversation, Lou opens up about losing a parent to suicide, navigating bereavement, and how therapy and counselling helped her rebuild self-worth, self-love, and self-compassion.This Movember, as we focus on men’s mental health and suicide prevention, Lou’s story is a reminder that behind every strong man, there can be silent struggles - and...
2025-11-1753 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Harry GreaneyAt 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 an amputation - a life-changing moment that would break most people.But not Harry. Just weeks after surgery, he was already back training and even preparing for a powerlifting competition. His story is one of courage, resilience, and perspective - from managing phantom limb pain to finding motivation through fitness, and showing that discipline beats comfort ev...
2025-11-1339 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with...Eoin McGrathFrom 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, binge eating, and the moment his family discovered how bad things had become.But this isn’t just a rehab story - it’s about grief and loss, mental health, and the sobriety journey that followed the love of his life, Carley, who died tragically.Now one year sober, Eoin shares how he rebuilt his s...
2025-11-1057 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Truth About My Dad’s Death - Natasha’s StoryNatasha 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 after trauma as a single mother. She speaks honestly about the waves of bereavement, family trauma, and the long process of rebuilding life after such unimaginable pain.This is a story about love, resilience, and mental health awareness - about finding strength in the darkest moments and discovering hope again after loss. Above all, it’s a daughter’s mi...
2025-11-0335 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Steph DoyleFor 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 to touch, eat, or even sit with the people she loved most.In this episode, Steph opens up about the terrifying cycle of intrusive thoughts, hand-washing rituals, and anxiety disorder that controlled her every move. She talks about what it was really like to live with OCD, the breaking point that made her ask for help, and how...
2025-10-271h 04
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyWhy Women Ghost WomenThis bonus episode is a little different.After receiving a flood of messages about the women ghosting women phenomenon, I asked Lauren Golden, a psychotherapist, to join me in studio to unpack what’s really going on.We dive into the psychology behind why women ghost each other - from friendships that suddenly end to connections that quietly fade away. We also touch on men ghosting women and women ghosting men, exploring the emotional dynamics behind it all.Lauren is a total breath of fresh air and brings such compassion an...
2025-10-2640 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Orlagh WintersAt just 36, eight months married, Orlagh Winters was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer - with no lump, only pain in her breast. Her story is a powerful reminder to always get checked and trust your instincts when it comes to your health.In this episode, Orlagh opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis, the gruelling rounds of chemotherapy and the side effects that came with it - from hair loss to being put into early menopause, which shattered her dreams of having a family. She also shares the emotional fallout of discovering her...
2025-10-2041 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Andrew DesmondAt seventeen, Andrew Desmond picked up his first drink - and from that moment, his life spiralled into years of alcohol addiction, problem gambling, and self-destruction. By his own words, he was a fall-down drunk, trapped in a cycle of chaos and shame.But this is not a story about defeat. It’s about recovery, personal growth, and the courage to start again.Now sixteen years sober, Andrew is a husband, a dad, and the founder of Be Undeniable - a movement helping men connect through functional fitness, cold-water therapy, and community. He’s bu...
2025-10-1347 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Lauren Edwards⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders, suicidal ideation and self-harm. Please take care while listening.Lauren Edwards’ story is one of struggle, survival, and ultimately, transformation. What began as a search to fit in led to years of addiction, self-destruction, and heartbreak - but also to recovery, healing, and purpose.After reaching her lowest point, Lauren made the decision to fight for her life. Through treatment, courage, and sheer determination, she began the long road to sobriety and self-acceptance.She also opens up about living with addiction, experi...
2025-10-0658 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with...Aidan Loughnane⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. Please take care while listening.This week, I sit down with Aidan Loughnane to talk about his journey through anxiety, depression, crippling panic attacks, and the frightening panic attack symptoms that began in his teenage years. He opens up about living with an eating disorder that developed into bulimia, the intrusive thoughts that convinced him life wasn’t worth living, and the devastating grief and trauma of losing his brother.Aidan shares honestly about his lowest points - and how faith, prayer...
2025-09-291h 08
RedFM Breakfast with KCRed FM Breakfast With KC - The 20 Minute Morning Show - Sep 19thThe Friday Feels, Cork Traitors in Studio, Cabin Crew School Runs, Retro Returns and Brenda Dennehy is in talking 'ladies mini marathon '
2025-09-1924 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Dave KennedyWhen his sister Sarah died in a car accident in 2010, Dave Kennedy turned to food for comfort - food he describes as his poison. Grief pushed him into emotional eating and unhealthy habits until he decided to turn his life around, beginning a weight loss journey that saw him shed eight stone and rebuild his confidence.Now a farmer and personal coach, Dave helps others find their own strength and resilience. But life tested him again when, just last December, his mother passed away suddenly. As Dave says, “the whole bond in the house is gone...
2025-09-1557 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with… Kim NolanTrigger warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening.Four years ago, Kim Nolan lost the love of her life, Thomas, to suicide. In an instant, her world was shattered. She was left to raise their children, Kaidyn and Aria, and faced the unbearable task of telling them their dad was gone - before having to break the same devastating news to Thomas’s mother, his brothers, and his sister.As if that loss wasn’t enough, Kim was struck by another devastating tragedy when her mam...
2025-09-0851 min
The Echo Sport PodcastThe Echo Women's Mini Marathon 2025 podcast Ahead of The Echo Women's Mini Marathon on September 21, Mary Corcoran meets representatives from some of the charities taking part, including a special Cork lady who completed the marathon to mark her 80th birthday. The Echo Women's Mini Marathon brand-ambassador, Brenda Dennehy joins us in studio to talk about how she first started running, and the unforgettable experience of taking part in the event with her mum by her side. Ken Smyth from Cork Athletics and Bill Allen, Race Director and Chair of the Cork Athletics Board have all the details on registration and the route, while Sarah Brereton with Na...
2025-09-0348 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with… Caroline RusheMost people know her online as Crazy Caroline - full of energy and fun. But in this episode of The Comeback, Caroline Rushe reveals the woman behind the Instagram account.She talks about growing up in poverty, being bullied at school and beaten at home, and how those experiences shaped her. Caroline shares with raw honesty her battles with grief, suicide, and mental health - and how she has found strength through therapy, support, and the love of her family.Her husband Colm stood by her through the darkest days, while her two...
2025-09-0157 minThe Comeback with Brenda DennehyGoodbye… for nowAfter fifteen amazing episodes of The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy, I’m taking a little break. When I put out episode one just twelve weeks ago, I never thought it would reach and connect with so many of you.I can’t thank you enough for all the love, messages, and support. Season Two is already recorded, and I’ll be back very soon - kicking off with an absolute banger!Connect With Me:Instagram: @thecomebackwithbrenda @brendasbitsContact: Thecomebackwithbrenda@gmail.com Hosted on Aca...
2025-08-1801 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with... Damien LongTrigger warning:This episode contains conversations about suicide and bereavement. Listener discretion is advised.Episode Description:On 8th May 2016, Damien Long’s life changed forever. That Sunday morning - usually spent with his 17-year-old daughter Shaunagh - ended with the knock at the door no parent ever wants to answer. Shaunagh had died by suicide.In this raw and unflinching conversation, Damien shares the moment his world shattered, the grief that still lives in him every day, and the spiral that...
2025-08-1139 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with....Lorraine JordanTrigger Warning!This episode contains themes of suicide and mental health. Please listen with care.Episode DescriptionOn this powerful episode of The Comeback, Lorraine Jordan shares the night she went into the River Lee in Cork - and how a stranger jumped in to help save her.What followed was a long recovery journey through alcohol addiction, depression, and the struggle of rebuilding life as a single mother. Lorraine speaks openly about her experience in alcohol rehab, attending AA meetings, and the daily work...
2025-08-0735 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with... Nikki HayesEpisode Description:In this episode I am joined by legendary Irish radio presenter Nikki Hayes - a voice many will remember from her days on RTÉ 2FM, Spin 1038, Classic Hits Radio, and now East Coast FM.Nikki bravely opens up about her journey through alcohol addiction, mental health struggles, bulimia, and depression, and how it all spiralled during the pandemic while she was broadcasting from home.She shares what it was like to go from national fame to becoming homeless in Dublin, losing her job, and fighting her way back w...
2025-08-0455 min
Stand OutBrenda Dennehy - July 30th 2025This weeks guest on Stand Out with Ian O’Connell is Brenda Dennehy. Brenda is a TV Producer with Good morning Britain and Podcast host. She shares her story with addiction and recovery. Brenda got addicted to the prescription drug Xanax combined with alcohol before making a remarkable comeback and changing her life around.
2025-07-3000 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with.... Mikey PowerEpisode Description:From prison to personal trainer: Mikey Power’s raw story of addiction, arrests, and turning it all aroundOn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Mikey Power, who shares the unfiltered truth about his addiction recovery, run-ins with the law, and the breakthrough moment that turned his life around.From teenage drinking to prison and multiple arrests, Mikey opens up about how grief, anger, and self-destruction nearly consumed him - and how fitness and routine helped him rebuild everything from the ground up.Now a succ...
2025-07-2851 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with.... Christine KavanaghThis week I am joined by Christine Kavanagh, a mother from Cork who has lived through the unimaginable - losing four sons, three of them to drug-related causes.In January of this year, Christine lost two of her sons, Dillon and Damien, just fifteen days apart. They were laid to rest in a double funeral - one open coffin, one closed. Another son, Leon, died of a heroin overdose in 2021. Her pain is immeasurable, but Christine has chosen to speak out, not stay silent.In this deeply emotional and powerful episode, Christine shares...
2025-07-2340 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with....Nicola GuilfoyleThis week, I’m joined by Nicola Guilfoyle, a 40-year-old mum of three from Clonmel who’s lived through more than most - addiction in the family, the loss of her mother, brother, and father, and her own struggles with grief, mental health, and struggling with her weight.We talk about childhood trauma, losing her brother just weeks before giving birth, and saying goodbye to her dad - her best friend - after he died from sepsis.Nicola shares what it’s like to raise a child with autism, lose nearly 13 stone, and train...
2025-07-1452 min
The CinemileAnd Just Like That... S3E7 (w/ Brenda Dennehy)Cathy is hosting a weekly mini-series where she'll discuss And Just Like That... S3 with a variety of guests. This week she’s joined by podcaster and TV producer Brenda Dennehy.
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2025-07-1248 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with… Dessie FitzgeraldThis week, I’m joined by someone whose courage, honesty, and strength will stay with you long after the episode ends — Dessie Fitzgerald.In 2011, Dessie’s world was turned upside down by a spinal cord injury, paralysis, and the loss of his brother. But instead of giving up, he chose to rebuild. Today, he’s a life coach, motivational speaker, and a powerful voice on resilience, healing, and purpose.We talk about:- Mental health and depression- Life after a spinal cord injury- Gr...
2025-07-0739 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with Melanie O’Sullivan (Rio’s Story)This week on the podcast, Rio Fennell’s incredible journey is told through the eyes of his amazing mother, Melanie O’Sullivan - a story of a 7-year-old boy’s fight against a brain tumour, and the love that carried them through it.When Rio began showing symptoms, they were dismissed as “probably viral.” But Melanie’s instincts told her something more serious was going on. She trusted her gut, kept pushing for answers - and she was right.In this powerful and emotional conversation, we talk about:The early brain tumour symptoms in...
2025-06-3052 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with… Andy GouldingThis week on The Comeback, I sit down with Andy Goulding - a champion marathon runner, devoted husband and son, and someone whose story of addiction and recovery will stay with you long after you’ve heard it.Five years ago, Andy’s life was turned upside down by a crippling cocaine addiction that nearly cost him his life. In a moment that can only be described as miraculous, he survived - and today, he shares his raw, honest, and powerful story of what it took to rebuild.Andy opens up about:
2025-06-2353 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with… Natasha O’ByrneIn this episode, I’m joined by Natasha O’Byrne, or as she’s fondly known, Tasha - a 25-year-old mum of two from Cork who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for bowel cancer.Tasha shares her powerful story of facing cancer as a young mother, after losing her own mum to cancer at just 46. She is now the third generation in her family to be diagnosed, and her courage and clarity shine through as she opens up about life in the midst of treatment.We talk about:* The...
2025-06-1937 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with... Sophie ColeIn this episode, I sit down with Sophie Cole, a special education teacher from Carrigaline whose life changed overnight after a classroom assault left her with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) – one of the world’s most painful and incurable conditions.Sophie opens up about living with chronic nerve pain, the trauma of PTSD, and the many surgeries she’s endured – from spinal cord stimulators to discussions around amputation. Just nine weeks before her wedding, she underwent major surgery, spending her recovery in bed while preparing to walk down the aisle. Through it all, her husband Shane ha...
2025-06-1646 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with… Joe McCaulIn this episode, I sit down with Joe McCaul, who many of you will remember for representing Ireland in the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest alongside his sister Donna. Joe's journey took him nationwide after the song "You're a Star," but his life took unexpected turns, including his time in the spotlight and the challenges that followed. This is Joe’s very first podcast, as he’s shied away from the media following difficult times in his life.I was deeply moved by his story, especially when he shared how the media made a fool of him, how he w...
2025-06-0954 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with… Nicola FitzgeraldThe Comeback with… Nicola FitzgeraldThis week, I sit down with the incredible Nicola Fitzgerald, also known as All Things Dogs and Home on Instagram. Nicola’s story is one of extraordinary resilience and transformation.At just 16, she rebelled, turning to drugs, and became a teen mother. Her journey led her to become addicted to heroin. Despite the hardships, Nicola’s amazing mother, Sally, never gave up on her, and her grandmother, Peggy, helped her wean off heroin to get into treatment.Now, a proud mother of 6, Nicola...
2025-06-0252 min
The Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with… Ashling ThompsonIn todays epiosde:In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Ashling Thompson, a GAA camogie star with six All-Ireland titles and four All-Stars to her name. Ashling is one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport.In this conversation, Ashling opens up about her journey, including hitting rock bottom at just 19, experiencing coercive control, losing a close friend to suicide, and captaining Cork to an All-Ireland victory just a year after facing these challenges. Ashling also shares her personal story of facing rock bottom again in 2019 after an incident on...
2025-05-2649 min
Big News Coming Soon PodcastBrenda Dennehy (Brenda's Bits) "I'm not that important"Brenda Dennehy is well known online as "Brenda's Bits". I was really lucky to have Brenda as a special guest on my live show in Cork a few years ago and today I'm honored to sit with her and speak about her time seeking treatment in rehab after hitting rock bottom and ignoring the trolls. Brenda has transformed her life without being dependent on alcohol and this podcast is so inspiring. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2025-05-2558 minThe Comeback with Brenda DennehyThe Comeback with… Neil PrendevilleIn todays epiosde:Delighted to have Neil Prendeville as the very first person to feature on my podcast. For anyone who knows my story, you might guess why Neil was such an important choice. He gave me my first break in radio — and later, when I needed it most, a second chance.This episode sets the tone for The Comeback — sharing my story through an open, honest conversation with someone who’s played a key part in it. Neil brings a depth and warmth that captures what this podcast is all about....
2025-05-1952 min
The Confession BoxGoodbye Brenda!In this episode it's just Julie Haynes as she says goodbye to Brenda Dennehy.There's plenty of updates as to what's been going on in her life to just let people play catch up.Mortgage talk and Julie has questions for listeners.A new segment of listeners voice notes as to what gives girlies the fluttersHow Julie met Patti!Court Drama and much moreLeave your own voice notes each week here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2025-04-0730 min
Everywhere We GoBrenda's Bits: Finding Sobriety, Self-Worth, and Success in LondonRaw honesty hits like a thunderbolt when Brenda Dennehy opens up about the relentless washing machine of anxiety that spun in her head since childhood. Her journey from a loving Cork family to the depths of addiction offers profound insights into how mental health struggles can silently shape our lives long before we understand what's happening.Brenda's story shatters the stereotype of alcoholism only affecting older men, revealing how at just 25, she was secretly battling withdrawal symptoms while maintaining the façade of a promising media career. The heart-wrenching moment she finally whispered "I need help" t...
2025-03-241h 30
When are you coming home?When are you coming home, Brenda Dennehy?In this final episode of series 2, I had the pleasure of speaking to the superstar journalist, TV producer and podcast queen Brenda Dennehy. You may know her from her popular podcast ‘Brenda and Julie’s Confession Box' with bestie Julie Haynes.I chatted to Brenda about how seeing out her dream of moving to London in her late 30s was the perfect time, wondering whether Londoners would ‘get’ her vocab, her journey with addiction, and going on a short lived date with an Eastenders star.You can follow Brenda @brendasbits and @brendaan...
2024-12-211h 09
Runners Diary# 107 with Brenda DennehyContact the show & Useful Links:
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2024-08-261h 43
The Laura Dowling ExperienceAddiction, Relapse and Tragic Loss with Brenda Dennehy's powerful journey #083Send us a textTV Producer and Podcast host of the Left On Read Podcast Brenda Dennehy, joins me to talk about her story with addiction and recovery. How after five years of recovery now feels ready to share and open up about her journey in depth discussing rehab at a young age, relapsing and how to cope. Through our discussion Brenda bravely shared her story with loss, only losing her father to which they had a close relationship, she now has to deal with the rollercoaster of grief and how to survive after death. We shine...
2024-08-081h 29
Left On ReadCelebrating Brenda’s dad, Dano &...the London Marathon (of course!)Sadly Brenda lost her beloved father Dano Dennehy on the 24th April just days after she completed the London Marathon. In this episode, she shares the devastating phone call from her mother that changed everything.While this is a very sad time for everyone who knew Dano, Brenda wants this episode to be a celebration of his life. She talks about how kind people have been since the terrible news and how important community is during tough times. Brenda also mentions her marathon experience of course and Julie gets in on the act with details on her...
2024-05-0740 minLeft On ReadCelebrating Brenda’s dad, Dano &...the London Marathon (of course!)Sadly Brenda lost her beloved father Dano Dennehy on the 24th April just days after she completed the London Marathon. In this episode, she shares the devastating phone call from her mother that changed everything.While this is a very sad time for everyone who knew Dano, Brenda wants this episode to be a celebration of his life. She talks about how kind people have been since the terrible news and how important community is during tough times. Brenda also mentions her marathon experience of course and Julie gets in on the act with details on her...
2024-05-0642 min
The Long Way BackAddiction Took My dreams from me and Recovery Gave them back With Brenda Dennehy🌟 Don't miss out on this inspiring episode of The Long Way Back Podcast, where we sit down with Brenda Dennehy to dive deep into her remarkable journey of overcoming addiction and reclaiming her dreams. 🌟Join us as Brenda candidly shares her personal story of struggle, resilience, and ultimately triumph. From the depths of addiction, where her dreams seemed out of reach, to the transformative power of recovery that allowed her to rediscover her passion and purpose, Brenda's story is one of hope and redemption.In this heartfelt conver...
2024-04-051h 53
The Neil Prendeville Show | Cork's RedFM29th March 2024Neil speaks with his ex-producer Brenda Dennehy about her addiction journey, the 20th anniversary of the smoking ban, and a chat with the Irish Museum of Time about the clocks going forward. Cork, it’s time to talk, weekdays from 9am. The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM. Contains sensitive content.
2024-03-292h 04
Zero Shoulds GivenEp #12 Brenda’s Bits – Manifesting, Mindset & Self-LoveEp #12 – Brenda’s Bits – Manifesting, Mindset & Self-Love
In our first guest episode of the New Year, Anna and Yvonne are joined by Brenda Dennehy for a deep dive into the transformative power of manifesting, cultivating a positive mindset, and the importance of self-love and being your own best friend.
In this laughter-filled episode of the Zero Shoulds Given podcast, the conversation takes a light-hearted approach to these transformative topics with both the hosts and guest sharing their own experiences, opinions and misconceptions that surrounds the art of manifesting.
Whether you're new to the concept...
2024-01-0853 min
Mindset Mashup5 Minute Podcast with Sky and BBC Journalist Brenda DennehyWe all have dreams and aspirations. I believe in something so much that I start believing it's possible, do you ever have that? Listen man I know sometimes life comes at you and you lose your way. Things have a way of getting tough, and the tough times make it hard to dream but having the right MINDSET.
That's why this podcast exists. No matter what happens. No matter how bad things get. No matter how many times you feel like giving up, that voice in your head will never go away. Brenda talks...
2022-12-1912 min
Left On ReadWelcome To Left On Read!Hello and welcome to Left on Read. A weekly podcast brought to you by Instagram sensation Julie Haynes aka Twins N’ Me and TV producer Brenda Dennehy also known as Brenda’s Bits.
While Julie manages the single mom life in Cork, Brenda has crossed the Irish sea for a career in television in London. Never afraid to laugh at themselves, the hopeless romantics share their disaster dates and dilemmas after being left on read more times than they'd want to admit! While Julie has been the victim of several catfishes, Brenda once faced the humiliation of being ghosted by her...
2022-12-1407 min
The Brian Keane Podcast#358: Brenda Dennehy on Quitting Smoking, How A Couch To 5k Run Led To A Marathon and Finding Your Motivation!Brenda is a radio producer, journalist and general fitness lover. She gave up smoking a year and half ago and recently completed her first ever marathon. In today's podcast we unpack how to stay motivated when it comes to training for any physical goal like a marathon and the mindset or tools needed to give up smoking (or kick any bad habit) for good. Here are some of things we talked about in today's episode: 2019 when she were a 30 a day smoker and couldn't run 2km to now...
2021-12-0646 min
Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 110 How to Pivot & Slay with Guest Jessica DennehyWant to crush & slay the day when the day wants to crush & slay you? Listen to my girl Jessica (get her best-selling book Pivot & Slay) on how you can change the direction of whatever is going on in your world and come out a victor!
2021-05-1937 min