Stef & Tea is the podcast where jaw-dropping stories meet unfiltered conversation. Hosted by British TV personality Stefanie Jones, this show spills the tea with survivors, trailblazers, and headline-makers who’ve lived the kind of real-life plots you couldn't make up. From tsunami survival and face transplants to prison love, forced child marriage, Olympic dreams, and global pageant scandals—nothing is off limits. Expect laughter, gasps, and maybe a few tears as Stef serves up heart, humor, and humanity in every episode. Grab your cuppa—new episodes drop every Wednesday!
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Stef & Tea is the podcast where jaw-dropping stories meet unfiltered conversation. Hosted by British TV personality Stefanie Jones, this show spills the tea with survivors, trailblazers, and headline-makers who’ve lived the kind of real-life plots you couldn't make up. From tsunami survival and face transplants to prison love, forced child marriage, Olympic dreams, and global pageant scandals—nothing is off limits. Expect laughter, gasps, and maybe a few tears as Stef serves up heart, humor, and humanity in every episode. Grab your cuppa—new episodes drop every Wednesday!
We'd love to hear from you! Please leave a rating and review! https://ratethispodcast.com/steftea
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Content Warning:
This episode contains discussions of violence, attempted murder, and an ongoing court case. For legal reasons, we have bleeped out the name of the alleged attacker, as proceedings are still underway. Please listen with care, especially if these topics may be triggering.
In this powerful conversation, Davina shares her harrowing experience of surviving an acid attack, detailing her life before the incident, the attack itself, and the long road to recovery. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, her journey of self-discovery, and her aspirations for the future. Throughout the conversation, themes of resilience, the pursuit of justice, and the importance of empathy for other victims are highlighted, showcasing Davina's strength and determination to overcome adversity.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:22 Life Before the Attack
00:51 The Relationship with Alleged Attacker
00:51 The Night of the Attack
00:52 Waking Up in the Hospital
01:25 The Recovery Journey
02:20 The Impact of Pain on Relationships
03:22 Rebuilding Body Image After Trauma
04:40 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery
04:57 The Pursuit of Justice
05:49 The Horrors of the Justice System
07:35 Empathy for Other Survivors
08:01 Navigating Safety and PTSD
08:54 Finding Healing Through Support
09:32 Looking Forward: Goals and Aspirations
10:18 Understanding Survivors' Needs
10:18 The Search for Answers
10:26 Confronting the Attacker
11:25 The Ongoing Journey of Closure
Takeaways
Davina was living a vibrant life in Hawaii before the attack. She experienced red flags in her relationship with her alleged attacker. The attack was sudden and life-altering, involving a gun and acid. Recovery from the attack was physically and emotionally grueling. Davina found strength through prayer, reading, and support from friends. Her relationship with her body changed drastically after the attack. The pursuit of justice for her attacker is ongoing and frustrating. Davina empathizes with other victims of violence. She struggles with PTSD and feelings of safety post-attack. Davina is now focused on her future goals and helping others. Davina, acid attack, recovery, resilience, bodybuilding, trauma, justice, PTSD, self-identity, empowerment
*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.
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