Daisy May Cooper: Escaping My Toxic Mentor, Night Cleaning & The Truth Behind ‘This Country’

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What if life's biggest setbacks are actually blessings in disguise? In this hilarious episode of Begin Again, comedian, actress and writer Daisy May Cooper joins Davina McCall to share the extraordinary journey behind her success, and the personal struggles that have shaped her life. Best known for creating the hit BBC comedy This Country with her brother Charlie Cooper, Daisy opens up about growing up with very little money, her difficult experience at drama school, and the years of rejection and self-doubt that nearly ended her career before it began. She also reflects on her parents’ unexpected separation, her changing relationship with her mum, and how family heartbreak has brought surprising opportunities for healing, growth and new beginnings. Davina and Daisy also explore their belief in the supernatural, experiences with psychics and spirituality, and why learning to trust your intuition can change your life. This is a beautiful conversation about resilience, family, trusting yourself, finding hope and believing that even when life falls apart, something wonderful might still be waiting. 🌟Like, comment and subscribe for more honest conversations about purpose, resilience, love, loss and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸www.instagram.com/beginagain  🎥https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod  ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for behind-the-scenes access, recommendations and much more: https://linkly.link/2g2xm  Follow Daisy May Cooper here: https://www.instagram.com/daisymaycooper/  Buy ‘What Took You So Long’ by Daisy May Cooper here: https://linkly.link/2xcJV  We'd love you to share your Get Busy Living stories with us at https://getbusyliving.beginagainshow.com/ (00:00) Intro (00:51) A Surprise For Daisy (02:47) Davina's Gift For Daisy (03:13) Daisy's New Book 'What Took You So Long' (06:15) Her Parents Divorce (09:39) A Letter From Daisy's Mum (14:19) Her Traumatic 3 Years At RADA Drama School (19:00) Starting Writing With Charlie (21:43) Monzo GBL Ad (24:07) Creating 'This Country' (33:00) The Reception To 'This Country' (35:08) Working With Her Brother & Dad (37:14) Monzo 90 Days Ad (40:26) Experiences With The Supernatural (45:11) Daisy Gives A Tarot Reading Sponsored by:Download Monzo. Monzo Current Accounts are for 16+ and UK residents. Ts&Cs Apply. Integrated accounting with Pro and Team business plans start from £9 a month. Only for UK sole traders or limited company directors. Ts&Cs apply. Join the 'Say Yes Club' and hear more about our events here - https://events.beginagainshow.com/  Sync ID: MB01HO7SB4JVOKK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices