On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Neal Brennan, a comedian, writer, producer, director & podcaster. Neal talks about his days creating, writing & producing Chappelle's Show, and how his life suddenly changed when the show came to an abrupt halt. Neal talks about achieving goals and the toll that road to success can take on a successful person's mind & body.

Neal talks about his podcast, highlighting career and mental health "blocks" for some of the most famous comics, and the concept of how male vulnerability is changing in today's modern society. Neal also talks about going from believing nothing, to almost believing anything when it comes to the world of healing...no matter how embarrassing it may be!

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined once again by Mark Groves, human connection specialist, host of The Mark Groves Podcast & founder of Create the Love. Mark picks up where he left off in talking about becoming best friends with yourself and aligning your choices with your values.

Mark talks about relationships, and how men can embrace feedback from their partners in a way that leads to evolution. He talks about being a good friend when someone goes through a bad breakup, and how keeping your distance may foster a quicker/healthier recovery through the grieving process.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Mark Groves, human connection specialist, host of The Mark Groves Podcast & founder of Create the Love. Mark starts by recounting his childhood, and how weight & appearance issues turned him into a people pleaser. Mark says in today's world men aren't supposed to be emotional, but in fact that's exactly what men need to exhibit more consistently.

Mark talks about learning through relationships and how every connection needs to be nurtured in a very unique way. He also reveals a "sensitivity superpower" and how it becomes a method of celebrating love.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny reflect on our most impactful guest appearances of 2022, and also turn the page to set some New Years resolutions/transitions for 2023. The guys outline their biggest areas of growth in the past year, detailing their many spiritual, mental and physical advances.

Donny talks about his "shift" mindset and teachings, an art of harnessing courage to surrender expectations and willingly lean into the unknown. Darren speaks to seeking new connections that can help him get in the best possible headspace to accomplish his various personal goals for 2023.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Tracy Duhs, aka "The Hydration Queen", a wellness advocate and scientist specializing in the innovative and intelligent practice of proper hydration. Tracy talks about how her childhood surroundings led her to an unconventional path as a teenager, with the ultimate goal of helping people become healthier & happier.

Tracy talks about how she operated with more freedom than most in her formative years, and how that led to a certain pressure to make calculated choices and perform beyond others her age. Tracy then explains the science of restructuring water so we can consume it as nature intended, and the vast benefits proper hydration can have on our lives.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Michael Gervais, renowned performance psychologist and founder of Finding Mastery. Michael talks about becoming a psychologist through trying to "figure himself out", and a prolific career that followed, leading him to eventually work with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, Olympic Medalists & various musicians & artists.

Michael says there are "no hacks and shortcuts...but there are decisions to make" along our path to personal growth and fulfillment. He offers advice on how to interpret stress and anxiety when we are thrown into certain situations, and how our emotions simply make us unique from others.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Susan Borchardt, former Stanford hooper and founder of The Athlete Blueprint. Susan takes you through the devastating injuries she endured during her playing career, and how those experiences evolved into becoming a sports performance coach for the likes of Sue Bird and Kelsey Plum among others.

Susan takes you inside her performance training practice and reveals how the world's top athletes are at their best when focusing on their breath, sleep, yoga & overall mental state. She preaches consistency in practice and says the commitment to the smaller details always adds up to success.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Jason Redman, decorated retired Navy SEAL Lieutenant and best-selling author of The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader. Jason takes you through his 21 year Navy SEAL career and how an enemy ambush gave him an overcome mindset. Jason speaks to the many obstacles that were placed in his path, and how he used negativity and rejection as vehicles to get to his desired destinations.

Jason takes you through a harrowing combat incident that left him in a position to dig out of a deep hole, and how he now uses that battlefield experience to display true leadership today. He talks about being given a choice and how he used that gift to find incredible strength and drive forward.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Dan Jameson, a close friend of Darren's and Director of Syndicate Sports Performance. Dan recounts his childhood growing up poor in the Bay Area without a father figure. He talks about self-destructive behaviors haunting him even now through adulthood, and how he's learned to become almost too comfortable living in chaos.

Dan talks about an extremely rare medical condition that brought an acute sense of awareness at the time, but now serves as a blessing as he moves forward with his unique Comeback Story. He offers some sage advice to people struggling with addiction/depression, and also details practical methods of overcoming various challenges along his incredible journey.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Don Bergeron, a close friend and teacher of Donny's through his own personal healing process. Don starts by recounting his childhood and overcoming acute hyperactivity issues. He details days in special education with a learning disability, being told he'd never move past a certain point or go to college.

Don speaks to various "plant medicines" and how just one hour under their influence can amount to decades of therapy for some. He talks about how his own experiences & extreme transformation under these plant medicines inspired him to help other men facing similar challenges.

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