Begin Again Moments: Letters of Gratitude
6/14/202610 min
One of the most moving parts of Begin Again is the moment a guest receives a letter from someone who has loved them, inspired them, or helped shape their journey. These letters often reveal the impact we have on others in ways we never fully see ourselves. In this special Begin Again Moments episode, we bring together three unforgettable letters of gratitude. Andi Oliver receives a heartfelt letter from one of her greatest inspirations, Floella Benjamin, reflecting on the influence she has had and the path she has forged for others. Tom Davis is surprised with a deeply personal letter from his wife, Kathryn, who shares her gratitude for the strength, love and resilience he showed throughout their fertility journey, and the father he has become. And Seann Walsh receives an emotional letter from his partner, Grace, who reflects on watching him grow into the kind of parent he once needed himself. Together, these letters are a celebration of love, growth, resilience and the extraordinary power of hearing what we mean to the people closest to us. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsored By:Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 10:00
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Davina McCall· Host0:33
Like, can you name me a few positive influences?
Andi Oliver· Guest0:35
Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, James Baldwin, uh- British ... British, Floella Benjamin.
Davina McCall· Host0:42
Okay, I'm gonna stop you there.
Andi Oliver· Guest0:43
Right. Okay.
Davina McCall· Host0:44
Because we've got something for you. This is for you. Feel free to read it out loud to us.
Andi Oliver· Guest0:54
Oh, Davina, you're gonna make me cry.
Davina McCall· Host0:57
Yes, yes.
Andi Oliver· Guest1:00
Oh, it's from, it's from Floella.
Davina McCall· Host1:02
[cries] Yeah.
Andi Oliver· Guest1:02
Oh, stop it. She's always making me cry. [laughs] Dear... Oh, God, Davina.
Davina McCall· Host1:10
Sorry.
Andi Oliver· Guest1:10
"Dearest darling Andi, you were one of my special play school babies that I'm so proud of. Yes, I watch you with enormous pride and admiration as you continue to flourish and spread your infectious, unique personality across the nation." [cries] "Creating