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The Comeback with Jason Byrne
This week on The Comeback, I sit down with Jason Byrne.
Jason grew up in Ballymun, Dublin, and first encountered drugs at 16. What began as curiosity escalated and shaped many years of his life. Now almost three years sober, he reflects honestly on addiction, recovery, and change.
Jason is the founder of Rise Above It, a community built around movement, connection, and support through running, hiking, and sea dips. We talk about why recovery is something you do together, not alone.
Despite the seriousness of the topic, there is warmth, humour, and real joy throughout this episode.
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