Episode

E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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1:53:40
Published: Thu Jan 05 2023
Description

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

Chapters
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.
00:00 - 00:47 (00:47)
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Mental health
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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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The fear of abandonment resulting from early childhood trauma often leads to irrational decisions later in life.
00:47 - 06:00 (05:13)
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Childhood Trauma
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The fear of abandonment resulting from early childhood trauma often leads to irrational decisions later in life. In this podcast, the speaker shares how she overcame such trauma and learned to let go.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The speaker talks about the difference in lifestyle between living for a year in the south of France and then returning to their usual life in the UK with their grandmother's remarks on their behavioral changes.
06:00 - 13:31 (07:30)
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Lifestyle
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The speaker talks about the difference in lifestyle between living for a year in the south of France and then returning to their usual life in the UK with their grandmother's remarks on their behavioral changes.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The speaker opens up about her struggle with abandonment and how it led her to live a wild party life, dancing on tables and hitchhiking with strangers in Saint-Tropez and London.
13:31 - 18:24 (04:53)
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Personal Struggles
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The speaker opens up about her struggle with abandonment and how it led her to live a wild party life, dancing on tables and hitchhiking with strangers in Saint-Tropez and London.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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A young person relentlessly pursued a job and found fulfillment in making customers feel amazing while having their meal.
18:24 - 22:15 (03:51)
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Career
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A young person relentlessly pursued a job and found fulfillment in making customers feel amazing while having their meal.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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A man recounts his journey to quitting heroin and how a nun's intervention helped him realize his addiction and turn his life around.
22:15 - 24:50 (02:34)
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Addiction
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A man recounts his journey to quitting heroin and how a nun's intervention helped him realize his addiction and turn his life around.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The speaker shares their personal experience of trying to make it in the entertainment industry while battling addiction, and the struggles and successes that came with it.
24:51 - 29:40 (04:48)
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Addiction, Entertainment Industry
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The speaker shares their personal experience of trying to make it in the entertainment industry while battling addiction, and the struggles and successes that came with it.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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A diver talks about an instructor who emotionally manipulated and intimidated her during training, including making her perform dangerous diving exercises despite her fear and anxiety.
29:40 - 34:44 (05:03)
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Diving Training
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A diver talks about an instructor who emotionally manipulated and intimidated her during training, including making her perform dangerous diving exercises despite her fear and anxiety.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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This podcast episode explores the journey of a woman who came to the realization that what she had been aiming for to fix her life wasn't fulfilling and how she started a new phase of her life.
34:45 - 41:07 (06:22)
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Self-improvement
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This podcast episode explores the journey of a woman who came to the realization that what she had been aiming for to fix her life wasn't fulfilling and how she started a new phase of her life.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The idea of an online exhibition center for personal and professional development is proposed to provide access to money, advice, personal, mental, and kids' advice.
41:07 - 45:08 (04:01)
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Self-improvement
Summary

The idea of an online exhibition center for personal and professional development is proposed to provide access to money, advice, personal, mental, and kids' advice. By tapping into the experience and knowledge of various people, one can gain insights and perspectives on how to progress positively in their careers and personal life.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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Taking the first step towards manifestation is like setting the sat nav, but you still have to take action and drive the car towards your goals.
45:09 - 49:56 (04:47)
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Manifestation
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Taking the first step towards manifestation is like setting the sat nav, but you still have to take action and drive the car towards your goals. Some people take the bold step of having nothing to lose, leading them to success.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The discussion covers the concept of the arc of happiness followed by a mention of various flavors of ready-to-drink beverages.
49:56 - 54:11 (04:14)
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Happiness, Ready-to-Drink Beverages
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The discussion covers the concept of the arc of happiness followed by a mention of various flavors of ready-to-drink beverages.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The speaker describes observing Caroline holding a glass and tipping it with her hand while having a conversation.
54:12 - 59:43 (05:30)
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Social Interaction
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The speaker describes observing Caroline holding a glass and tipping it with her hand while having a conversation. The speaker also notes Caroline's love for socializing and hearing about people's lives.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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A woman experienced an anxiety attack in a hospital corridor and was cared for by a nurse who recognized her distress.
59:44 - 1:02:56 (03:12)
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Anxiety
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A woman experienced an anxiety attack in a hospital corridor and was cared for by a nurse who recognized her distress.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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In this podcast, the speaker shares the importance of living life fully and cherishing the moments with loved ones.
1:02:56 - 1:07:45 (04:48)
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Life Lessons
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In this podcast, the speaker shares the importance of living life fully and cherishing the moments with loved ones. He emphasizes not waiting for someone to die before telling them how you feel and letting go of toxic people.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The speaker talks about his personal experience with grief, particularly the loss of his mother, and how it continues to affect him even years later.
1:07:45 - 1:14:45 (06:59)
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Grief
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The speaker talks about his personal experience with grief, particularly the loss of his mother, and how it continues to affect him even years later.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The speaker shares how a hypnotist transformed their ability to form healthy friendships, leading to a newfound outlook on relationships and the formation of a close friendship.
1:14:45 - 1:18:21 (03:36)
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Hypnotism
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The speaker shares how a hypnotist transformed their ability to form healthy friendships, leading to a newfound outlook on relationships and the formation of a close friendship.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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Meg Mathews talks about the importance of menopause education and understanding, sharing how she collaborated with a doctor to write a book containing 100% correct facts about menopause, and how menopause affects women's bodies, digestive system and gut health.
1:18:21 - 1:27:05 (08:43)
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Menopause
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Meg Mathews talks about the importance of menopause education and understanding, sharing how she collaborated with a doctor to write a book containing 100% correct facts about menopause, and how menopause affects women's bodies, digestive system and gut health.

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The speaker shares insights on perimenopause and how it can affect relationships and communication with your partner.
1:27:05 - 1:33:32 (06:26)
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Perimenopause
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The speaker shares insights on perimenopause and how it can affect relationships and communication with your partner. He advises men to approach the topic with empathy and encourage open communication to provide support to their partners.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The speaker expresses gratitude for the insights she gained about menopause from a recommended podcast episode and book, and praises the influence of the podcast hosts on singer Gabby.
1:33:32 - 1:38:55 (05:22)
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Menopause
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The speaker expresses gratitude for the insights she gained about menopause from a recommended podcast episode and book, and praises the influence of the podcast hosts on singer Gabby.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The speaker was distressed by a twisted story in the press that made it seem like she was about to relapse before her wedding, and that her friend had saved her.
1:38:55 - 1:46:57 (08:02)
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Friendship
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The speaker was distressed by a twisted story in the press that made it seem like she was about to relapse before her wedding, and that her friend had saved her. She expressed her disappointment and lack of trust towards that friend.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker emphasizes the need to come together as men and women, and not segregate into separate groups.
1:46:57 - 1:52:53 (05:55)
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Gender Equality
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The speaker emphasizes the need to come together as men and women, and not segregate into separate groups. She also talks about the importance of brave conversations and how they can lead to progress and positive change.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker expresses admiration for people who have the confidence to 'just go for it', citing JK Rowling as one example before acknowledging that she's reached a point where she's conscious of the consequences of what she says to avoid being 'cancelled'.
1:52:53 - 1:53:58 (01:04)
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Cancel Culture
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The speaker expresses admiration for people who have the confidence to 'just go for it', citing JK Rowling as one example before acknowledging that she's reached a point where she's conscious of the consequences of what she says to avoid being 'cancelled'.

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E210: Davina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett