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 with some amazing guests.

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 his close friend Ryan Dunphy, learning about his death while he himself was in hospital. He also clears up online rumours about his health and explains what really happened.

Richie also speaks openly about his gambling addiction, the impact it had on his life, and the road to recovery.

We also revisit the controversy around his Electric Picnic food truck and the realities of running a food business at major festivals.

A raw, emotional and eye opening episode that reveals the real Richie behind the viral videos.

The Comeback Live comes to the Cork Podcast Festival, March 21st at St Luke’s. Limited tickets available here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-comeback-with-brenda-dennehy-tickets-1977022103331

🎧 Sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. Visit adhdnow.com.

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 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 the news, how she stayed strong through treatment, and why something that takes just a few minutes could truly save your life.

And just a reminder, The Comeback Live comes to the Cork Podcast Festival on March 21st at St Luke’s. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-comeback-with-brenda-dennehy-tickets-1977022103331

🎧 This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. If you are seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit adhdnow.com today.

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, 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.

The Comeback Live comes to the Cork Podcast Festival on March 21st at St Luke’s. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-comeback-with-brenda-dennehy-tickets-1977022103331.

🎧 This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. If you are seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit adhdnow.com today.

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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 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 after profound personal loss.

Together, they explore mental health, trauma recovery, women’s resilience, personal growth, and finding strength after adversity. This is a raw yet hopeful episode about healing, transformation, and the possibility of a comeback, even after life’s darkest chapters.

The Comeback Live comes to the Cork Podcast Festival on March 21st at St Luke’s. Tickets are available here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-comeback-with-brenda-dennehy-tickets-1977022103331

🎧 This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. If you are seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit adhdnow.com today.

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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, 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 emotional account of shock, disbelief, and becoming a mum overnight to her daughter Harriett.

🎟️ The Comeback Live comes to the Cork Podcast Festival on March 21st at St Luke’s. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite.

🎧 This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. If you are seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit adhdnow.com.

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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 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 journey is a remarkable comeback and a reminder that recovery is possible.

🎟️ The Comeback Live comes to the Cork Podcast Festival on March 21st at St Luke’s. Tickets are available here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-comeback-with-brenda-dennehy-tickets-1977022103331.

🎧 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.

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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 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 moments that forced him to reassess his life and priorities.

This episode explores survival, resilience, and the mindset required to come back when everything is on the line.

A very big thank you to Legacy Studios for hosting the recording of this episode.

🎧 Proudly sponsored by ADHD Now. For ADHD assessment and support across Ireland, visit adhdnow.com.

🎟️ The Comeback Live comes to the Cork Podcast Festival on March 21st at St Luke’s. You can buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-comeback-with-brenda-dennehy-tickets-1977022103331

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