Diona Doherty is a Northern Irish comedian, actress, writer and podcaster, best known for her role as Katya in Derry Girls, her appearance in Blue Lights, and as co-host of the Girls Group Chat Podcast.

An honest conversation about life behind the laughs, from breaking into television and stand up comedy to navigating rejection in the acting industry.

Diona shares how she chased her audition for Derry Girls, the reality of building a career in the creative industries, and why self belief and persistence matter more than waiting to be noticed.

She also speaks honestly about her IVF journey, experiencing postnatal depression, maternal mental health, and choosing a home birth, opening up about the pressures of motherhood while continuing to grow a career in comedy and media.

This is a powerful episode about ambition, resilience, women in business, fertility, mental health and what it truly takes to build a life on your own terms. Warmth, honesty and unmistakable Northern Irish humour all in one episode.

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Diona Doherty:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dionadohertycomedy/?hl=en

The Girls Groupchat Podcast

https://www.instagram.com/dionadohertycomedy/?hl=en

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Mark Fennell is a high performance life and business coach, bestselling author and motivational speaker specialising in confidence, mindset, leadership and personal development. A returning guest to the Digg Podcast, for a practical and deeply honest conversation about resilience, self-belief and navigating difficult conversations in work and life.

Mark shares his personal story of bullying, how it shaped his approach to coaching, and why mindset is often the biggest factor holding people back. He explains how to handle difficult conversations without conflict, how to recognise narcissistic and toxic behaviour, and why people pleasing can quietly damage confidence, boundaries and mental health.

You’ll also hear practical tools for managing anxiety, staying grounded under pressure, setting boundaries at work and in relationships, and rebuilding confidence when self doubt takes over.

This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in personal development, leadership, emotional resilience and long term mindset growth.

If you’re searching for guidance on confidence, difficult people, narcissistic behaviour, leadership or mindset coaching, this episode offers clear, actionable advice you can apply immediately.

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Mark Fennell

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markfennell.ie/?hl=en

Website - https://www.markfennell.ie/

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Eddie Doris is a retired primary school teacher and musician, from Cookstown, Co Tyrone, who is living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Diagnosed in his 20s, and now in his mid 50s, Eddie shares what it means to navigate a progressive neurological condition while holding onto identity, purpose, and connection.

Eddie talks about losing his ability to play music, retiring from a teaching career, the impact of mobility changes, and why he doesn’t see himself as someone who is “suffering.”

He reflects on the importance of mindset, community, humour, and staying socially connected, and how life doesn’t stop after a diagnosis, it adapts.

This episode is for anyone living with MS, chronic illness, disability, or a life changing diagnosis, and for anyone who needs a reminder that everyone is carrying something.

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Eddie Doris

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eddie.doris.5/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/edzlak/

My MS Team - Online support

Website - https://www.mymsteam.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mymultiplesclerosisteam/?hl=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MyMSTeam/?locale=en_GB

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