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This is by far the best episode of The Diary of A CEO to date. It was like listening to a real-life Jacqueline Wilson book.

Her voice, her way of communicating, her facial expressions, her empathy, her honesty, her awareness…..wow what a complete human being ❤️

This is incredibly moving. I am so inspired by her. And wow what a way to interview someone without ego - letting them speak, not interrupt etc. When she talked about her sister dying for 20 mins without a word from Stephen, that’s amazing. Especially when she got caught up, that he gave her the room and time to breath without filling in the gap. Amazing.

i have ZERO attention span but i just sat here for 2 hours completely glued to this. 100% the best podcast i’ve ever listened to some of the stories she told made me fully bawl my eyes out 😭😭Davina is such an interesting woman i could listen to her speak all day.

‘I’m gonna call someone and get help. I’m fucked.’ Tears flowed there. I am currently recovering from addiction and I never made that call to myself. Instead I’ve lost my family but honestly, listening to these podcasts in the past few months since my revelation all came out has been unbelievable. 4 months clean and things are looking up.

This has to be the best episode of ANY podcast I have ever listened to. I am completely in awe of this incredible woman. She deserves every great thing that comes into her life. This was heartbreaking, captivating and so honest. Wow.

Loved it when Davina said ‘life throws you crepey knees and crepey elbows and crows feet yet a full heart and a peaceful mind.’ ❤

As an American I literally had no idea who this woman was. I came away from this episode with a great deal of affection and appreciation for her and this podcast. Thanks to all involved for a great episode.

i love how you just let people speak and don't finish their sentences, it makes for some really gripping and emotional moments that would usually not occur because the interviewer cuts over them or fills the blank space. Well done.

"Trauma in life can leave deep scars, but it's important to remember that it can also be a powerful catalyst for growth and self-discovery."

Steven is such a good listener. When Davina was telling about her sister, she talked for about 20 minutes with no interruptions, thank you so much 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

WOW! I must admit when seeing her on Big Brother I thought she was fame hungry, attention seeking 'look at me' type of person but after watching this it has changed my perception completely. She is amazing. I cried so many times watching this, what a wonderful person she is!

She's such a good story teller. I bawled my eyes out when she told the story of the hypnosis experience. That poor little girl in her, I am glad she found peace.

I use to work in a studio as an assistant and we had all types of film/TV personalities and celebs come through the door. Davina came in to do an advert one week, and she was so nice and didn't act like a celebrity at all. Lovely woman, glad to see her on here!

Steven, this is why you are a top notch interviewer, your listening skills are bar none! Thank you for letting her say all that she had to say. I was able to feel all that beautiful grief and love. So enlightening. Thank you Davina, so lovely and raw.

I had the same relationship with my mum. This has really made me think. I lived the same way though my teenage years. I gave birth to my daughter at 19 and realised that snorting drugs off the kitchen table with a parent is fundamentally wrong. My children have been given safety and stability. They don’t have to worry about what mood I’m in they can just be themselves x

My god the way I bawled when she spoke of putting the lotion on her sister right before she died. Whoa. How she spoke of getting a rare hug from her mum and it would keep her going for a month.. It makes sense that the moment with her sister meant THAT much to her, when the child in her that was so desperate for loving touch, finally got to have that moment with her closest family member.. it’s equally heartbreaking and heartwarming. What a wonderful, insightful, sensitive woman. I’m very moved by this episode.

Can I say as a 52year old man with a hedonistic past going through a divorce and having just left a toxic company, this was a brilliant, lovely episode that has helped me in so many ways-thank you Davina❤.

Davina McCall "Getting a no is just a yes that's not happened yet" I definitely want to instill this in my kids!

WOW WHAT A STUNNING PODCAST -I CRIED TEARS ,LAUGHTER AND WAS ENTHRALLED BY THIS AWESOME LADY !THANK YOU DAVINA X

please please please ITV give the people what they want and make McCall's midlife love island HAPPEN!

I love Davina even more after viewing this. She lives 10 minutes up the road and so I’ve crossed her path several times, always says hello with a big smile and is very approachable ❤

Davina talks like how i read a book. I can visualise everything she said like watching a film in my head or as i said like how you visualise when reading a book. Amazing story teller. Amazing woman. She shared heart & soul in this.

I believe we can retrain our mental filter from negative to positive. I started doing gratitude practice daily when I was 28. I was chronically depressed before that (12-28) and basically nothing in my life was making me happy even though on paper I had it all. Within 6 months of practice, my life kind of dissolved and reformed. It was wild! ❤

Hearing an intelligent, successful, well-adjusted woman describe what it was like to live life with an expressive, chaotic, emotionally unstable mother-which I did as well- is very affirming.

We’ve grown up with Davina on our screens. It’s safe to say that there is no one like Davina. There is something powerful and relatable about her. She just puts herself out there and stays true to herself. She makes me want to fully embrace my feminine energy and my authentic self. She is a 👑

Davina's mums behaviour is classic narcissistic mother. I absolutely love Davina 💜

I'm a ex addict,i'm on methodone currently. I'm like Davina a poly drug addict. My life is ruined,i have nothing so i appreciate 'celebs' telling there stories as this WILL help people. 23 years of hardcore drug abuse is killing me so listen up folks. Real Talk. Great interview (as per usual!) :(

Davina seems like such a wise, kind and emotional person. I always liked her, this episode made me like her even more

Davina many years ago was my Sunday school teacher; she has always had great energy. I remember once she took all the kids in Sunday school for ice cream, I had a Calippo! In case you read this Davina it's the little things like this that are never forgotten to your point about legacy! x

Yet another Diary of a CEO episode that has left me in tears. What a fantastic roller-coaster and real in depth feeling and openess of Davinas experiences particularly around her sister. Was never much of a Davina fan before but the real person here as opposed to a screen persona is thoughtful, deep and genuine.

I was thrilled to listen to the ‘handling’ of losing your sister.. in the past 4 years, I’ve lost 5 siblings to horrible illnesses… freak things… sudden onset cancer/ bad reaction after a knee replacement… ALS( Lou Gerhig’s disease)… ruptured colon ( secondary to agent orange) … followed by a sister in law committed suicide after my brother died from his ALS… I’ve been trying so hard to handle all this…. And I’m anxious to see any type of an upside…

Davina used to live locally to me and is as genuine and lovely as she comes across here. What an incredible, moving, emotional and insightful episode!

Hearing Davina talk about climbing the fence of her sister made me cry so much! It's so interesting to see how people illustrate feelings

As an alcoholic in recovery with a depressive mother I resonate with Davina so much. That place where you can simply BE and feel good about life is overwhelming, almost underserved. I am glad she feels it

I lost my mum to difficulties concerning the menopause. It took me years to know and understand why I think it’s important that we all get educated and informed about the menopause

My favourite episode. You can't go wrong with Davina as a guest - she's bursting with love, wisdom and joie de vivre, despite everything she's had to endure. The part where she described her sister's final months was painfully moving, but at the same time, very positive.

I’m an addict & 2 years clean at 28yo. I needed this today, thank you Davina & Steven

I'm blown away by this woman. She is one of a kind with her energy and authenticity. I had other plans today, but I haven't been doing anything but listening to this fascinating woman. It's one of the most powerful stories I've ever heard. She is such an inspiration. You go girl!

This hit home for me. My brother died in a very similar way. He was a super-fit induvial, always running, weight training, sports, eating healthy, and never drunk or did drugs. Had back pain, for a month, always thought it was due to sports. We were all shocked when we found out he had cancer spread to all areas of his body, unfortunately never left the hospital. It was a week from diagnosis to his passing.

You can just tell how mesmerised Stephen is by Davina, best episode yet !!!!

It's interesting to hear Davina refer to being hyper vigilant as a gift when it is most often a trauma response. I also analyzed my mothers footsteps to gauge her mood before seeing her. I often say that this heightened sensitivity is a gift and a curse. A gift because I feel like I am able to connect with people very easily, I feel like I am steps ahead of others because I can easily detect moods, body language, tone etc but a curse because I am always analyzing and taking stock of whether or not I am safe or in danger. Being hyper attuned to the moods of others has made it hard for me to just be myself at times without the influence of others, even when they aren't trying to purposely interfere. I love your channel Steven, I listen to at least one episode every day at work. I feel so seen and comforted as I can connect to many of the shared experiences. You have a gift, whether it is a major celebrity, psychologist, scientist etc. of humanizing them. Your ability to make your guests feel comfortable so that they are able to share and be so vulnerable is admirable and lovely to witness. Thank you

By far, the most moving conversation I've watched on DCEO. If the video had been another 2 hours longer, I'd have watched the lot. An incredible journey, with so much wisdom and healing. Loved and respected every part of it. So relatable and filled with hope. Wish you both nothing but the best! Ps. Davina I've watched you on tele since I was a child and I have always loved your energy and facial expressions, they are so endearing because you've always been authentically you. I went through a lot silently as a child and I always had a very bubbly facade as a mask, although I didn't know your back story back in the day, I remember how watching you made me feel! I would say you've already achieved your life purpose to help others, there are so many people out there who have benefitted from your work and openness. Your LEGACY is HUGE.

I'm not kidding Davina McCall literally changed my life when she first spoke up about her relationship with her mum! <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2604">43:24</a>, <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2715">45:15</a>** 'Just keep walking and laying the path' - Davina McCall.

Thank you for this. I lost my Brother to Cancer this past December 28th in Madrid, Spain. He went while we listened together to "Mother Love" from Queen as I told Mom is there...look...and he went...with my Mom who passed away Oct 7th 2020.

You are an excellent interviewer. You really listen to your guests. Davina- thank you for being so open and honest.

This interview was so real, so amazing, so open, so revealing. I cried, I thought, I reflected. At the end of the day, I believe, what we all want is Love and Peace. Great interview.

I’ve heard a lot of the stuff about Davina before, like the drugs, her mother and so on but this was so much more. She should be so proud of herself that she came out the other side as the person she is.

"Getting the rose's while you can still smell them" what an amazing quote. Can be transferred into every aspect of life !

Best interview ever!! I am truly grateful to Davina for her brutal honesty and divine guidance. This will boost the awakening for sure, we need more celebs to get people thinking about this stuff. They use the media to teach us otherwise most of the time, this is a powerful backfire for them .❤❤

I feel the raw honesty of this pod cast was rare and refreshing. Kudos to Ms. McCall for the strength she portrayed in discovering her motivating behaviours, she taught me much. Thank you as yet unknown to me producer.

No word of a lie, Davina McCall is the reason why I'm a Radio Producer at 22. I've loved this woman since Big Brother and I always will. Thank you Davina.❤

I so adore this lady. She’s such an inspiration and her dedication to educating about the menopause is commendable. Her documentaries and new book have really helped me to feel empowered about the future and experience it for myself, even though I’m in my early thirties. I’ve been screaming about the menopause to all of the females in my life ever since, including my mum who as a result has just went on HRT! Love your podcasts Steven! They really do feel like they’re life changing. I share them with all my friends too.😊

I have just cried all the way through this interview. Devina is such a beautiful person. And such an inspiration. How she described her last moments with her sister and how much she got from it. What an amazing way to look at loving and giving ❤ she truly is one of lifes living angels x

This was so incredibly moving. I was interested. I laughed. I related. I cried. I learned. But most of all, I healed. Thank you. ❤

So many takeaways from this interview. Davina is so down to Earth, raw, honest, fun and inspirational.

I was surprised by Davinas openness and honesty, beautiful interview , I didn't expect it to be so good ,thank you Davina , i thought it was a measure of her strength how she went from her sisters death then pulled herself together to talk about the menopause , lovely genuine woman 👏

Good grief I’m an emotional wreck after listening to this amazing episode! I listen to these stories to fall asleep to but instead have laid here transfixed, I’ve laughed, cried and had a couple of light bulb moments . Thank you to you both. Davina you’re truly inspiring thank you 🙏 ❤

This was an amazing talk with Davina......shes an amazing concious and strong women❤the love she had for her sister is beautiful🙏

I had no idea about Davina’s life until now and this is why I love this podcast!

I never comment on these but felt compelled to say this was such an interesting and incredible episode. What an unbelievable woman!

I’ve had a few “gifts” in my life. The biggest one was being with someone I loved. I had my hand on her should as she died and I felt her “energy” “soul” or whatever - like an electrical impulse / this energetic buzzing travel up my arm / through my shoulders and up through my head and a snap and she was “gone”. It was the moment she passed. She quite literally moved through me. I was joyous knowing she was still “there” while everyone else was understandably very upset. Her last gift to me. I loved her so much and in her last moment she gave me something massive Also I knew Davina for a short while when I was 15 or 16. I was an insecure awkward teenager, a bit out of place. She seemed very outgoing/confident,sure of herself, drug scene,someone I’d normally move away from but I felt comfortable with her. Big heart/old soul. I live in Canada now and am not exposed to whatever she’s done but was happy to see this podcast. And how she is here is exactly like I remember her and she should be light for us all. This and other experiences have been reduced to one thing - be kind. To everyone you know and everyone you come across. Almost impossible but strive for it. You will feel it one day.

I have subscribed because of Davina. Thank you for giving her the space to talk and be honest, I had no idea about her child hood and have nothing but respect for her now. Great episode. Davina if you are reading this you rock woman! 😘

This for me was so powerful and moving , it made me cry , it made me laugh , I saw parts of myself , this was magical . The way you held space for her when she talked about her sisters end of life was a job well done , it’s instinctive to want to comfort or take someone’s pain away and to be able to sit in the room and just be there and just allow that space to be there , wow . Thank you for this I can’t really find the words to explain what a gift your podcasts are ❤

When she was speaking about speaking to her young self - I felt that. I felt very emotional and even imagined myself, or put myself in that position. Very very powerful perspective. Thank you Davina for sharing. Even when you don't feel right now anything is right..one day it will be okay. Sometimes hardships reward us with greatness in the end.

She has such a kind and friendly personality which is rare for what she's been through.

OMG thank you for the interview with Davina. Davina is deftnitly a big focus of light on this dark world. Thank you to be alive to share your story. amazing...

This is my favourite interview by far. I’ve always had a strong love for Davina, and even more now! Amazing woman!

Inner child work cannot be underestimated. It's life changing in so many ways. Great interview

Wow. The story about Davina and her sister’s reaction to their mother’s death really resonated with me. My dad was a narcissist and did some pretty awful things to those he was supposed to love (although, TBH, he only ever really loved himself) over the years. When he died, my brother and I confided in each other that, although we were sad and would miss him, we wouldn’t miss the drama that came with having him as a father. It’s been 2 years now and you have no idea how much better our lives have been since his passing. He was the cause of so much anxiety for each of us, but in different ways. It’s like a weight has been lifted. If you have a parent who makes you feel good about yourself, treasure them. 😢

Listening to this podcast while at work and it is HARD to not just bawl my eyes out at some of the stories... You can feel every bit of her story and not necessarily have even gone through anything similar. There were moments I'd even caught myself smiling at the sweetest, most healing moments. Loved this podcast.❤

Thought I’d nip in & watch for five mins & couldn’t stop. Davina was amazing. Like watching a film. What an amazing life she has had. So honest & genuine. So good to know that she’s in a good place & is happy in her personal life. Will now be tuning in again 👏👏

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="95">1:35</a>:30 - Nail on the head, Davina’s energy is unbelievably infectious! Davina made Big Brother so damn exciting to watch, like you could never miss a single minute. I feel exactly the same way watching this interview, I was hanging on her every word (and also in a flood of tears about her sister Caroline) Davina you are an absolute gift to the world, thank you so much for the inspiration!🙏🏽

Her mannerisms of speaking on important topics is truly commendable.

What an interview 😱What a life. Never would of imagined she had a life like that , it’s totally fascinating. Well done Davina ❤

I was in tears so many times watching this, not just because I resonate but because of how she dealt with her trials, and how she overcome her issues and the clarity and grace and humble way she told us her story. A lovely human, hats off to this wonderful energy 🌈

Was that really two hours! They were well spent.This really gave food for thought.Your interview technique is really brings out the stories buried deep in your guests.Davina has always been one of the more relatable personalities on the box,now even more so.I'm now off to manifest.

This is so touching, I'm in tears. I've struggled with drugs and I'm in the process of fixing myself. It's been years but I'm gradually getting there. My troubles also came from being abandoned. She makes me feel so inspired

I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. kzfaq.infoUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!

Davina you absolute legend. Not only gone through absolute shit and hit rock bottom, you’ve dragged yourself up, turned your ire around and are now helping thousands if not millions of women like myself going through the menopause by bringing it to the forefront. Without your documentary’s I would never have been triggered to seek help from my GP. I just thought I was becoming an old b***h in midlife. I owe you everything you beautiful woman you. Thank you xx

It's hard to see that many people being so honest and open about their own issues and experiences. This is the sort of thing we need to see more out there. The way Davina spoke about her traumas, drug use and how she overcame all of that, was very inspiring. The bit about her sister was extremely emotional. So much to learn from! Thank you for hosting such an interview!

Never in my life would I have thought the lady off big brother would finally persuade me to start going to groups after a 6 year opiate addiction. Thanks Davina your words were always loud on the telly whilst I was trying to sleep as a kid and your words have been amazingly loud after watching this 💜💎💜

Oh wow davina is such an amazing story teller! She has always been amazing at her job, so interesting to hear her story!❤️

she is absolutely a wonderful person, she doesn't get enough credit as a presenter, but she is my favourite hands down, was so beautiful to hear her honesty, she's a marvellous person

As a 54 year old, going through menopause and not doing well, I want to say thank you! So much in this podcast resonated too. Wow! Very helpful. I feel less alone.

I met Davina the other week at a charity ball and she was the most incredible human!!! A truly amazing women! Thanks for sharing her story x

Wow, what a charming, charismatic communicator, generously sharing her emotional intelligence with us all. Thank you both.

One of the best podcasts seen ever! What a great lesson on vulnerability, authenticity, positivity, power to carry on! Grateful for this! Thank you Davina and Steven❤

In 5 years of working in Formula1 there were lots of ‘famous’ people that came through the paddock; of all of them Davina was the most down to earth and lovely person who understood we had a job to do. Her reading of Paddington is one of my kids favourites and this interview really squeezed my heat. Delivering on levelling up for us subscribers 🎉

Wow. I had no idea! I’ve lived my life looking at people like Davina, successful people, and wondering how I could ever reach any potential when I come from such a messed up life. But almost everything Davina has spoken about here I relate to. I also did cocaine with my mother at 15. My sister died. I was homeless at 15. Bla bla bla. But podcasts like this really show me that you can do whatever you want to do. No matter how broken your childhood was.

I don't think I've ever watched such a moving and incredible interview, thank you for your openness and warmth, Davina. And to Steven for his wonderful ability to allow for this.

Stephen you are an absolute genius. This was by far the best interview and technique I've ever seen . No agendas No Ego.. the silences were more telling than any of the words.. we looked into Davina's soul .. Thank you to the both of you..

I totally feel the same sensation about "keep walking". It's taking the step that pops the stone in for my foot to land on.

What a woman. I’ve always loved Davina and felt like she was just “one of us”. Oh how I cried at this and could resonate with so much of everything Davina said. What a life she has lived. What traumas to have gone through and have come out the other side. Just an amazing guest and thank you as always for letting them speak 🙏🏻🙏🏻💗 love you Davina 🥰 xx

Thank you so much for having Davina on your podcast @stevenbartlett. I suffer greatly with abandonment issues as I was given up for adoption when I was a baby. I’m the same age as Davina. I’ve been searching for my BM but now I know where she is, I’m being kept from her because of her illness. I spend most days crying. I’ve vlogged my journey but I won’t get an ending. Life is unfair (child reaction).

Amazing interview 👏🏻 As someone with a brain tumour I’ve thought about the ‘living funeral’ myself. I’ve always thought it sad that everyone turns up AFTER the person has died but they aren’t there to witness it themselves. I also wonder if it could even extend peoples lives as they would feel the outpouring of love.

Oh my God Davina … you had me in floods talking about your sister…. your words were beautiful ❤…. and then you had me in floods again talking about how the peri menopause and menopause can affect relationships and women’s lives in general…. and that hit me like a train… so I want to thank you for all you have done for us women that are going through this time in our lives through your books and documentaries. And thankyou to Steven for such a great podcast… I am a lifelong subscriber now… ❤❤

I listened to Jimmy Carr and Davina today and they are like healing sessions. The honesty and empathy and the long form chat is magic. Well done Steven ❤

God, Davina is SUCH an inspiration. The hell she's been through and the loss she's suffered. To sit there and be happy and grateful and a better person for it, really gives me hope!