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Begin Again with Davina McCall
Begin Again
147 episodes · Explicit
Begin Again with Davina McCall is your reminder to live a life that you love!
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We’re all guilty of staying inside our comfort zone. We’ve convinced ourselves to settle, to accept our lot in life, that it’s too late, too scary, too much.
But what if you could approach change in your life differently? What if you could be excited about stepping outside of your comfort zone? What if you gave yourself permission to reinvent yourself?
Every week, Davina grabs you by the hands and sits you down on the big green sofa for honest, personal conversations with the people who chose change. These are national treasures, everyday heroes, and leading experts, who help you step outside of your comfort zone, embrace reinvention, and get excited about what comes next.
Begin Again is a space where both big changes and small shifts are celebrated as a chance to grow, rediscover yourself, and start again.
So come on in, get comfortable, and join Davina in Britain’s living room where you get to begin again and again and again!
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Begin Again Moments: It’s Never Too Late To Fall In Love
In this episode of Begin Again Moments, Davina brings together two heartfelt conversations with the late Married at First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling and Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith, exploring…
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Daisy May Cooper: Escaping My Toxic Mentor, Night Cleaning & The Truth Behind ‘This Country’
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…
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The Surprising Link between Menopause & Your Heart! (She Was Considered Low Risk)
Could you be at risk of a heart attack without even knowing it - and are the risk factors different for women? In this special episode of Begin Again, created in partnership with British Heart Foundation, Davina…
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Si King on Grief, Finding Peace After Divorce & Life Beyond The Hairy Bikers
How do you begin again after losing someone who was a huge part of your life? In this heartfelt episode of Begin Again, Hairy Bikers star Si King joins Davina McCall for a conversation about grief, friendship, love…
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Begin Again Moments: The Importance Of Discomfort
In this episode of Begin Again Moments, two powerful conversations explore the importance of discomfort, why we’ve become so afraid of difficult things and how embracing life’s challenges can help us grow stronger,…
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Russell T Davies: The Private Battles I Fought While Creating My Biggest Shows
How do you find love again after losing the person you wanted to spend the rest of your life with? In this deeply moving episode of Begin Again, legendary British television writer Russell T Davies joins Davina McCall…
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Begin Again Moments: Owning Your Menopause
October is Menopause Awareness Month, so for this week’s episode of Begin Again Moments, Penny Lancaster and Natalie Imbruglia join Davina McCall to explore the reality of perimenopause and menopause, and why no woman…
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Dame Meera Syal: 12 Years Caring For My Parents & Surviving Divorce
What happens when both of your parents receive life-changing diagnoses within weeks of each other? In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with Dame Meera Syal. Meera shares the gruelling reality of…
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Begin Again Moments: How To Communicate When Love Gets Hard
In this episode of Begin Again Moments, we explore how better communication can help couples navigate conflict and find their way back to each other. Relationship therapist Karen Doherty and relationship expert Paul…
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Jake Humphrey: “I Ate My Lunch Alone” Childhood Bullying, Forgiveness & Being A Girl Dad!
Do the moments that feel like they’re breaking you actually shape who you’re meant to become? In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with broadcaster, author, and entrepreneur Jake Humphrey for an…
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Begin Again Moments: Growing Up With A Narcissistic Parent
In this episode of Begin Again Moments, Simon Squibb and psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton examine how the behaviour of a parent can shape the person you become long after childhood is over. Simon shares the reality of…
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Liz Houghton: “His Organs Saved 12 Lives” The Death Of Her Son & How She Survived The Unimaginable
How can you really support someone you love when they’re going through unimaginable loss? In this moving episode of Begin Again, Mint Velvet co-founder Liz Houghton joins Davina McCall and shares the heartbreaking…
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Begin Again Moments: Hitting Rock Bottom And What Comes Next
In this episode of Begin Again Moments, two powerful conversations explore what happens when you hit rock bottom and how you begin to rebuild your life. Sarah Hiscox and Trinny Woodall open up about their experiences…
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Caitlin Moran: “I Thought My Brain Had Broken” Becoming Hopeful After A Life Of Anxiety
How do we find hope when the world feels increasingly overwhelming? In this episode of Begin Again, Caitlin Moran joins Davina McCall for a funny, moving and hopeful conversation about love, anxiety, feminism,…
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Begin Again Moments: What Makes a Successful Marriage?
Gary Lineker and Patsy Kensit join Davina for a special Moments episode about marriage, love and life. Full episodes available now wherever you get your podcasts! Sponsored by: Garnier Nutrisse: UK's NO1 hair dye,…
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Gary Lineker: The Private Battles Behind a Public Life
What happens when you stop seeing your hardest tests as failures and begin to see them as a life well lived? In this episode of Begin Again, Gary Lineker joins Davina McCall for a deeply personal conversation about…
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Begin Again Moments: The Secret to Confidence | Susie Moore & Eleanor Mills
In this episode of Begin Again Moments, we bring together two powerful conversations about confidence, self-belief and finding the courage to become who you truly are. Confidence expert Susie Moore shares the secrets…
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Patsy Kensit on Being a Child Star, 90’s Icon & Living With Grief
What happens when the life everyone sees as extraordinary has been shaped by trauma, loss and the constant need to survive? In this episode of Begin Again, Patsy Kensit joins Davina for an emotional and deeply…
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Begin Again Moments: The Power of the Sun & Moon | Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock & Professor Brian Cox
In this special Begin Again Moments episode, inspired by this week’s solar eclipse, two of Britain’s most brilliant minds explore the extraordinary power of the Sun and Moon. Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores the…
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Alexandra Burke: Becoming Chaka Khan & Finding Her Purpose After Grief
What does it take to keep going when life keeps testing how badly you want the dream? In this episode of Begin Again, Alexandra Burke joins Davina for an emotional and deeply personal conversation about X Factor,…
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Natalie Imbruglia: I Got the Life I Dreamed Of... Then I Had to Start Over!
What happens when the life you dreamed of turns out completely differently than you expected? In this episode of Begin Again, Natalie Imbruglia joins Davina for an honest and deeply personal conversation about fame,…
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Begin Again Moments: Ageing Disgracefully | Trinny Woodall & Prue Leith
In this joyful episode of Begin Again Moments, Trinny Woodall and Prue Leith challenge everything we're told about getting older. In two inspiring conversations, they share why ageing shouldn't mean becoming quieter,…
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Richard Bacon: Headlines, Addiction & Love “I Wouldn’t Be Alive Without Her”
What if your worst moment is actually your biggest gift? In this episode of Begin Again, broadcaster and television producer Richard Bacon joins Davina for a funny and deeply moving conversation about public failure,…
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Moments: Living Under the Spotlight | Jason Donovan & Amanda de Cadenet
Episode Description: In this episode of Begin Again Moments, two powerful conversations explore the hidden cost of life in the public eye. Jason Donovan and Amanda de Cadenet reflect on the intense scrutiny that comes…
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Professor Brian Cox: Life After Death & Finding Your Purpose in The Universe!
What if understanding the universe could change the way you live? In this episode of Begin Again, Professor Brian Cox joins Davina for a conversation about existence, consciousness, mortality and the extraordinary…
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Doctors Gave My Wife 18 Months… We Got 12 Extra Years | Pete Cohen
She was given just 18 months to live. They got 12 more years together. In this episode of Begin Again, motivational speaker and bestselling author Pete Cohen joins Davina to share the extraordinary love story that…
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Begin Again Moments: Melanie C's Love Story!
In this uplifting episode of Begin Again Moments, Melanie C shares the love story she never expected to find. After ending a long-term relationship, the Spice Girl turned solo artist found herself navigating dating…
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How Childhood Shapes Your Boundaries and How to Change!
The people who benefit most from your lack of boundaries are often the ones who react worst when you finally set them, boundary expert Nedra Glover Tawwab explains why. In this episode of Begin Again, licensed…
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Begin Again Moments: Daughters Becoming Mothers | Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Katie Piper
In this heartfelt episode of Begin Again Moments, we bring together two moving conversations about the powerful relationship between mothers and daughters, and how the way we are raised can shape the parents we become.…
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Lorna Luxe: Life After Losing John
For years, Lorna Luxe has let people into her life. Now, she opens up about the loss that changed everything. In this episode of Begin Again, Lorna Luxe, also known as Lorna Andrews, joins Davina for her first and only…
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Begin Again Moments: Alcohol Awareness Week
In this special Begin Again Moments episode for Alcohol Awareness Week, we bring together two honest conversations about changing your relationship with alcohol, and discovering what life can look like on the other…
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We Saved Each Other From Addiction | Sarah Hiscox “I Wouldn’t Be Alive Without You”
What if your ‘begin again’ moment comes after you lose everything your marriage, your children, your best friend, and almost yourself? Sarah Hiscox is Davina’s best friend of nearly 40 years, but this is a side of…
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Begin Again Moments: Co-Parenting
In this heartfelt episode of Begin Again Moments, we bring together two powerful conversations about navigating separation with compassion, and putting children first. Fatboy Slim reflects on his divorce from Zoe Ball…
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Gisèle Pelicot: After Everything That Happened... I Didn’t Expect To Fall In Love Again | Pt. 2
In Part 1 of Gisèle Pelicot’s story, she spoke to Davina about her life before the world knew her name, the marriage she believed she had, and the moment she began to discover the truth of what had happened to her.…
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Gisèle Pelicot: My Life Before The World Knew My Name | Pt. 1
Gisèle Pelicot became known around the world when she waived her right to anonymity in the sexual assault trial that shocked France and beyond. But before the headlines, before the courtroom, and before the world knew…
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Moments: Father's Day Special
This week's Begin Again Moments, we're celebrating the fathers and the impact they've had on their kids. For the full episodes search wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The Press Shamed Me So Much I Left The Country | Amanda de Cadenet
Amanda de Cadenet became famous as a teenager, but behind the headlines was a young girl trying to survive. This is the story of the woman behind the image. In this episode of Begin Again, Amanda de Cadenet joins…
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Begin Again Moments: Letters of Gratitude
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…
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Fatboy Slim The Chaos Behind The Fame, Fatherhood & The Legacy of Fatboy Slim!
behind Fatboy Slim. In this episode of Begin Again, Fatboy Slim, aka Norman Cook, joins Davina to talk about fame, family, sobriety, music, and the chaos behind becoming one of Britain’s most iconic DJs. Norman opens…
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Begin Again Moments: The Midlife Pivot
In this inspiring episode of Begin Again Moments, we bring together two powerful conversations about reinvention, resilience, and finding a new path when life doesn't go to plan. Ruby Wax reflects on what happened…
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Author Jojo Moyes: Me Before You, Rejection & Starting Again In Her 40s
What if success is not the end of the story, but the beginning of becoming yourself? In this episode of Begin Again, bestselling author Jojo Moyes joins Davina to talk about rejection, reinvention, and the story…
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Begin Again Moments: Family Relationships
In this Begin Again moment, Seann Walsh reflects on his childhood, his relationship with his dad, and the small family rituals he missed growing up, from sitting around a table to having clear boundaries at home.…
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Malala: Finally Living The Childhood I Lost & Falling In Love
What happens when the world knows your story, but you’re still trying to understand it yourself? Malala Yousafzai has lived a life the world thinks it knows. But behind the headlines is a young woman who lost her…
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Begin Again Moments: Spirituality & Signs
In this deeply moving episode of Begin Again Moments, we bring together two powerful conversations exploring spirituality, grief, intuition, and the signs that can guide us through life’s hardest moments. Elizabeth…
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Narcissism Expert: What Gaslighting Really Looks Like & Why It’s So Hard To Leave!
Narcissism doesn’t just damage relationships, it can make you lose trust in yourself. In this episode of Begin Again, psychotherapist and narcissism expert Kathleen Saxton joins Davina to explain what narcissism…
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Begin Again Moments: Life After Loss With Richard E. Grant and Prue Leith
Richard E. Grant and Prue Leith share their stories of life after losing the loves of their lives in this weeks Begin Again moments. For the full episodes just search 'Richard E. Grant Begin Again' or 'Prue Leith…
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Trinny Woodall: Why I Finally Stopped Compromising
What happens when everyone thinks they know you, but no one sees what you’re really carrying? In this episode of Begin Again, Trinny Woodall opens up about the moments that shaped her life, her identity, and the woman…
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Begin Again Moments: Your Health Matters!
In this powerful episode of Begin Again Moments, we bring together two standout clips from full Begin Again conversations, edited back-to-back around one vital theme: your health matters. Julia Bradbury opens up about…
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Beverley Knight: Losing My Best Friend At The Worst Moment Of My Career & How I Found New Purpose!
What happens when the dream you built your life around begins to fall apart? In this episode of Begin Again, singer, actress, and British soul icon Beverley Knight opens up about the moments that shaped her life, her…
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Begin Again Moments: Female Fantasy & Asking For What You Want | Gillian Anderson & Cindy Gallop
In this powerful episode, Gillian Anderson opens up about what women really want; exploring the hidden world of female fantasy and the surprising truth about how little we’ve progressed when it comes to openly talking…
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