‘He Sent My Dad a Letter’: Steph McGovern’s Real-Life Stalker Nightmare

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<p>On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are joined by none other than journalist, presenter, and former engineer Steph McGovern!</p><br><p>From fangirl moments with Bono to accidentally being mistaken for Lady Gaga, Steph’s journey from Black &amp; Decker to BBC Breakfast is full of twists, triumphs, and turbo-charged career pivots.</p><br><p>Steph opens up about her Middlesbrough roots, her engineering past (yes, she <em>actually</em> saved Black &amp; Decker thousands), and how she clawed her way into television, starting from answering phones. The trio also dive into her new thriller novel <em>Deadline</em>, inspired by a chilling real-life stalker experience during her breakfast TV days.</p><p>There’s tax talk, spreadsheet love-ins, and a candid chat about financial education and why schools need to do a better job preparing kids for the real world. And yes, there’s pressure washer appreciation, a champagne-fuelled paddle tennis recap, and a few snorts of laughter.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever wondered how to pivot careers, why schools fail kids on money, or how to write a thriller rooted in reality, this one’s for you.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>