Episodes
Nov. 4, 2022
Davidji's Comeback Story Pt.2
On this episode of Comeback Stories, we bring your part two of Darren & Donny's wide-ranging conversation with Davidji, Author & Master of Meditation. The planet's most prolific creator of guided mediations, Davidji details a time-tested approach for staying in the present by becoming truly "still" before action. Davidji speaks about obsessing over desires, and how those thoughts get in the way of us staying present/vulnerable to ensure we get there. He also talks about perceived failure and ho...
Oct. 27, 2022
Davidji's Comeback Story Pt.1
On this episode of Comeback Stories, we bring your part one of Darren & Donny's wide-ranging conversation with Davidji, Author & Master of Meditation. The planet's most prolific creator of guided mediations, Davidji starts by revealing how his love of music served as the foundational building blocks for his spiritual growth. Davidji talks about how the hustle & bustle of growing up in New York City led him to a life of stillness and appreciating the present moment. He explains how a simple focu...
Oct. 20, 2022
Zac Clark's Comeback Story
On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny head to New York City, where they are joined on stage by Zac Clark, star of ABC's The Bachelorette & founder of Release Recovery. Zac talks about growing up in a seemingly ideal household, and how his addiction patterns started forming during his time as a high school & college athlete. Zac details how his dishonesty to loved ones and doctors led to serious/irreversible consequences...and eventually rehab. He also brings perspective to his roa...
Oct. 13, 2022
Tommy Rosen's Comeback Story
On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Tommy Rosen, a world-renowned yoga instructor, addiction recovery expert, author & founder/host of Recovery Addiction 2.0. Tommy takes you through the psychological & physical dynamics of a complicated childhood, and how his swelling anxiety led to crippling patterns of addiction. Tommy talks about finding his sacred moment where he came clean to himself and knew it was time for a change. Reflecting on his journey, he recounts ho...
Oct. 6, 2022
Jewel's Comeback Story
On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Jewel, a singer-songwriter, actress & author who has received 4x Grammy Award nominations and sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Jewel talks about growing up in the wilderness in Alaska and how nature taught her how to cope with growing depression & isolation. Her family dynamic set the tone for her career as a singer, and she talks about how abuse finally led her into therapy. Jewel also details some difficult decisions she ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Brandon Marshall's Comeback Story
On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Brandon Marshall, fmr All-Pro NFL wide receiver and founder of Project 375. Brandon begins by telling you about his childhood, and how abandonment issues led to larger challenges in early adulthood. He also talks about the moment where he knew his purpose was bridging the gap to bring awareness to mental health issues in America. Brandon describes the unique perspective of being one of the first public figures to use his platform...
Sept. 22, 2022
Ricky Williams' Comeback Story
On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Ricky Williams, 1998 Heisman Trophy winner and fmr NFL All-Pro running back. Ricky talks about the road to achieving his childhood dream of playing professional football, and how when he reached the NFL...he was immediately searching for another dream to achieve. Ricky talks about feeling a lack of purpose in being defined as only a "football player," and how his unpopular decisions around exiting the NFL brought him to true happ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Kelsey Plum's Comeback Story
On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined in studio by Kelsey Plum, All-Star PG for the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces & 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist. Kelsey talks about how an ultra-competitive childhood atmosphere led her to take a path less traveled, and how that paved the road to success when transitioning into adulthood. Kelsey details her battles with depression due to fan expectations, and the lack of identity she had during what should've been the peak of her career. She then ...
Aug. 25, 2022
Steve Smith Sr.'s Comeback Story
On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Steve Smith Sr., 3x All-Pro & 5x Pro Bowl NFL Wide Receiver. Steve talks about growing up in Los Angeles during turbulent times, and how that shaped his personality both on and off the field. He talks about one traumatic childhood experience in particular that led to years of anxiety and self-doubt. Steve details how comfortable he is today in his own skin, knowing the roads he went down as a man. He talks about how marriage and ...
Aug. 18, 2022
Rich Paul's Comeback Story
On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Rich Paul, Founder & CEO of Klutch Sports Group & Head of UTA Sports. Rich talks at length about growing up in an impoverished East Cleveland neighborhood and witnessing horrible tragedies as a child. He explains how these experiences brought a certain balance to life and provided him with the proper perspective to measure success. Rich also discusses the impact of losing his father as a young man, how he's working to empower div...
Aug. 11, 2022
Brad Lea's Comeback Story
On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined in studio by Brad Lea, Chairman & CEO of LightSpeed VT and host of The Dropping Bombs Podcast. Brad describes how certain early life situations offered him a perspective to mentor and help others do good. He preaches content, repitition, practice & accountability in his daily work at LightSpeed, and tells you how all four attributes can create power. Brad continues to explain how his life lessons led to writing his latest book The H...
Aug. 4, 2022
Erik Harris' Comeback Story
On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Erik Harris, Free Safety for the Atlanta Falcons. Erik describes growing up poor in a turbulent household with 5 siblings, and how his mother's leap of faith changed everything for him. He details how the lack of a father figure led him to sports, which instilled discipline and taught him how to overcome adversity. Erik tells you how he was able to train for CFL tryouts while working overnights at UPS...and how his determination ...