This 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 the work that happens long before a comeback is visible.And of course, we also speak about the true love of his life, his Springer Spaniel, Kookie, who was never actually meant to be Alan’s dog, yet was always meant to find her way to him.Alan reflects on the many paths that shaped his journey, from washing cars and filling petrol as a teenager, to working as a carpenter, DJ, and social media manager, before becoming the voice so many people recognise today.SponsorThis episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. Visit adhdnow.com for support and assessment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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