“I’m One Beer Away from Losing Everything” | The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue
About this episode
Danny O'Donoghue discusses his struggles with grief and addiction following the loss of his bandmate, sharing his journey to sobriety and personal revelations.
The Script's Danny O'Donoghue gets brutally honest about grief, PTSD, and what it really took to get sober. Following the devastating loss of his bandmate and best friend Mark Sheehan, Danny opens up about hitting rock bottom over a dark Christmas in Dublin and the brutal reality of quitting it all cold turkey. This discussion tracks the rollercoaster of Danny's career, from a failed €15 million record deal at 16 to sobbing on his knees when they finally hit number one. He also shares the lightbulb moment of a dyslexia diagnosis at 43, which reframed a lifetime of anxiety and fear. It's a testament to perseverance and a beautiful look at finding collective truth through our darkest moments. This episode covers the following themes: Grief, Addiction, Rejection, Anxiety, Recovery The Script's new album: 'The User's Guide To Being Human' will be released on 14th August 2026. Pre-order/Pre-save here: https://thescript.lnk.to/UGTBHPR Better Help 👉 Join Matt in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-betterhelp-au Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more…
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