Begin Again with Davina McCall6 Mar 2025

Ed Jackson: How Nearly Losing His Life Gave Him a New Reason to Live

In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with former rugby player Ed Jackson to explore his extraordinary journey of resilience and reinvention. After a devastating spinal injury ended his career, Ed was forced to confront his own mortality—but instead of giving up, he found a new purpose. He shares the mindset shifts that helped him defy expectations, the road to recovery, and how his near-death experience inspired him to live life to the fullest. From scaling mountains against all odds to empowering others to overcome their own challenges, Ed’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, hope, and the strength of the human spirit. Inspiring, uplifting, and deeply moving—this is one you won’t want to miss. Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (00:00) Intro (01:38) Childhood and Beginnings in Rugby (06:51) The Power of Luck (08:33) Parenting: Nature vs. Nurture (14:26) Rugby Career (16:30) Falling in Love (19:01) The Accident That Changed Everything (30:36) Confronting Death and Embracing Life (36:38) Adobe Ad (37:54) Life360 Ad (39:03) Falling in Love With Being Alive (44:59) Paralysis and His Time in the Hospital (48:13) How My Support Network Saved My Life (51:02) Finding Motivation and the Road to Rehabilitation (54:06) The Recovery Journey (1:03:06) The Role of Friends and Family in Recovery (1:13:13) Millimeters to Mountains: A New Mission (1:27:25) Almost Dying on a Mountain (1:37:59) My Most Important Life Lessons (1:42:09) Being a Role Model and Redefining Masculinity (1:46:05) Final Thoughts with Davina Adobe - https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/ Life360 - https://www.life360.com/uk/ Download Life360 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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