Begin Again with Davina McCall

Trisha Goddard: Why I’m Doing Celebrity Big Brother While Living With a Life-Limiting Illness

09 Apr 2025

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In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with Trisha Goddard, the renowned TV host and mental health advocate, to discuss her experience after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time. Trisha opens up about her decision to join Big Brother despite living with a life-limiting illness, sharing the strength and perspective that led her to make this choice. Alongside her, Trisha’s daughter, Billie, offers an honest look at what it’s like to be the family member of someone living with cancer. Together, they explore the complexities of illness, the importance of living authentically, and finding purpose in uncertain times. This episode is a candid conversation about the realities of living with cancer and the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter. 📢 Drop a comment: What’s your biggest takeaway? Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Maggie’s: https://www.maggies.org/cancer-support/ (00:00:44) Intro (00:02:44) Joining Celebrity Big Brother (00:08:52) Parents and Childhood (00:13:00) Having Masculine Energy (00:15:29) Trisha's Childhood in East Africa (00:16:43) Close Maternal Bond (00:17:24) Overcoming Racial Abuse & Childhood Trauma (00:25:32) Death of Her Mother (00:30:04) Adobe Ad (00:31:08) Ancient & Brave Ad (00:32:24) Trisha's Accident and Cancer Diagnosis (00:37:33) Wedding to Her Current Husband (00:41:30) Working During Cancer Treatment (00:43:42) Language Around Cancer (00:55:47) Losing Friendships in Turmoil (01:00:28) Challenges in Asking for Help (01:04:05) The ‘Gifts’ of Cancer (01:07:28) Finding Her Soulmate (01:13:18) Why I Don’t Have a Bucket List! (01:15:03) Why I’m Doing Big Brother! (01:17:35) How Has the Diagnosis Changed You? (01:19:23) Trisha's Daughter Billie Joins (01:35:33) Davina’s Final Thoughts Sponsored by: Adobe - https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/ Ancient + Brave - https://ancientandbrave.earth/pages/planet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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