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 battles of her own.

Divorce. Betrayal. Critical illness. Medical retirement. Losing her identity. Becoming a single parent. And surviving moments where she genuinely believed she might die.

In this episode, Jennifer speaks openly about losing everything she thought defined her, and the resilience it took to rebuild.

This is a powerful conversation about burnout, survival, identity loss and finding yourself again after life changes forever.

Jennifer is now passionate about resilience, health and wellbeing, and uses her lived experience to support others through change and rebuilding. You can follow her on Instagram @thehealthandwellbeingadvocate to see some of the amazing work she’s doing.

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🎧 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.

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 Psychotherapist Lauren Golden to explore the reality of loving someone with addiction.

We hear from one woman who survived years of abuse while living with an addict, and another who is currently navigating relapse, heartbreak, and the emotional toll on her family.

Together, they unpack the complexity of addiction, the impact on partners and children, and the balance between compassion and accountability.

A raw and honest conversation about life on the other side of addiction.

🎧 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.

If you’d like to share your story anonymously, email
thecomebackwithbrenda@gmail.com

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, physically and emotionally.

There were moments she felt she couldn’t go on, but she kept fighting.

And after everything, Mags got her miracle baby, Isla.

A raw and honest story of loss, resilience and never giving up.

Please note: there are some minor sound issues in parts of this episode, but we hope you stay with it as Mags’ story is incredibly powerful.

🎧 This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland.
For more information, visit adhdnow.com.