Davina McCall has been an icon of television for 40 years. The host of Big Brother for over a decade, tens of millions of people looked to Davina to bring a national obsession into their homes. But few know the real story of Davina. From a heartbreaking childhood that saw her take drugs with her mother to hosting one of the biggest shows in the world, she’s come a long way. At every step along her journey, no one was going to define her but herself. No matter how many times she got hurt no one could take away the one thing she could control, her resilience. Consistently breaking down barriers and forging new paths, Davina was the first female television host to put her bubbly and occasionally feisty persona front and centre, and she was the first mainstream figure to create a fitness platform that has inspired millions of people to get active in the fifteen years she’s been in the game. Having consistently inspired so many people in her life, she dropped by to gift us some of her inspiration too. Topics: Your most defining moment What did you want to be when you were 16? When did you first go into TV The moment you got off drugs Hypnosis healing trauma Your desire to be famous Your states of happiness now Your career in TV Manifestation Your sister Caroline The process of grief Your book Menopausing Men dealing with menopausal women Forgiving your mother The last guest question Davina: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3GCcF7P Twitter - https://bit.ly/3XafyCp Davina's book: https://bit.ly/3WNHhc9 Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ss7pM0 Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommun Sponsors: Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Intel - https://bit.ly/3FxWMO2
TV presenter, fitness fanatic, and bestselling author Davina McCall shares her personal struggles with addiction and the loss of her mother, highlighting the importance of seeking help and overcoming stigma surrounding mental health.
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