In this episode of Begin Again, bestselling author and podcaster Elizabeth Day opens up about the deeply personal moments that have shaped her journey, from facing the end of a marriage to letting go of the dream of motherhood.
Elizabeth shares how her divorce became a turning point, forcing her to re-evaluate her identity, desires, and the kind of love she truly needed. She speaks candidly about the grief and complexity of fertility struggles, revealing how she came to find peace and purpose beyond motherhood.
The conversation explores the emotional weight of moving on, the power of female intuition, and the importance of holding space for ourselves and others in times of change. Elizabeth also reflects on rediscovering self-worth, dating in her 30s, and ultimately meeting her now-husband, Justin.
Through her honesty and insight, Elizabeth offers a powerful message of resilience and self-trust, showing that sometimes starting over is the bravest thing we can do.
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(00:01:12) - Introducing Elizabeth Day
(00:02:20) - Growing Up During The Troubles
(00:06:09) - Building Self-Assurance from a Young Age
(00:08:24) - The Psychic Experience That Changed Everything
(00:14:56) - Feminine Instincts with Davina
(00:16:23) - Elizabeth’s Childhood in Ireland
(00:19:17) - Fertility Journey and Letting go of Motherhood
(00:23:13) - Lessons from Therapy
(00:30:48) - Adobe ad
(00:31:53) - Elizabeth’s Journey to Journalism
(00:42:34) - Faking Confidence in London
(00:44:42) - Why Reality TV is Important
(00:47:21) - Facing Fear and Finding Safety
(00:50:00) - Realising Her Marriage Wasn’t Right
(00:54:45) - Dating and Finding True Love in Her 30s
(00:59:45) - Building Elizabeth’s ‘How to Fail’ Podcast
(01:01:59) - Davina’s Podcast Fears and Meeting The Rock
(01:05:09) - Elizabeth Day’s New Book ‘One of Us’
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