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Begin Again with Davina McCall

by Begin Again · English

Begin Again with Davina McCall is your reminder to live a life that you love! 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! Instagram: @beginagain LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davina-mccall-82204a19b/

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Begin Again Moments: How To Communicate When Love Gets HardHow couples can “begin again” by communicating when love gets hard—especially around triggers, nagging, and conflict escalation—and how to rebuild connection using therapy, shared learning, and…27 Sep 2026 · 15 min · 8 chapters
Jake Humphrey on Grief, The Trauma Of Childhood Bullying & His Mission To Save Young MenJake Humphrey discusses grief and childhood bullying, how “failure” shaped his career, and his mission to help young men find healthier masculinity through empathy and open conversation.24 Sep 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 29 chapters
Begin Again Moments: Growing Up With A Narcissistic ParentGrowing up with a narcissistic (or possibly alcoholic) parent, including survival strategies, identity loss, and therapy for “true self” recovery.20 Sep 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Liz Houghton: Losing My 20-Year-Old Son & How To Keep Living When Your World EndsLiz Houghton recounts the sudden death of her 20-year-old son Will after a cycling accident, her family’s grief and organ donation, and how she “begins again” by continuing work and life after trauma.17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 25 chapters
Begin Again Moments: Hitting Rock Bottom And What Comes NextA recovery story about overdosing, hitting rock bottom, rebuilding trust with a partner, and staying clean through meetings and treatment; it also touches on teen health messaging about meningitis…13 Sep 2026 · 17 min · 14 chapters
Caitlin Moran: “I Thought My Brain Had Broken” Becoming Hopeful After A Life Of AnxietyConversation with Caitlin Moran about anxiety and hope, how feminism and “hopeful” thinking can detoxify taboo topics, and how social media and modern life affect loneliness and young people’s mental…10 Sep 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 34 chapters
Begin Again Moments: What Makes a Successful Marriage?What makes a successful marriage, explored through personal stories about love, secrecy, partnership, and handling divorce—especially under public scrutiny.6 Sep 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
Gary Lineker: The Private Battles Behind a Public LifeGary Lineker discusses his new ITV reality show Presenters Envy, his “Begin Again” podcast/production business and future plans, and personal “begin again” moments—especially coping with his son…3 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 20 chapters
Begin Again Moments: The Secret to Confidence | Susie Moore & Eleanor MillsBuilding confidence by speaking your true opinion, choosing integrity (being whole), and stopping people-pleasing/control in relationships and social settings.30 Aug 2026 · 11 min · 3 chapters
Patsy Kensit on Being a Child Star, 90’s Icon & Living With GriefPatsy Kensit discusses her life story—from starting work at age four to becoming a 90s icon and returning to Emmerdale—while focusing on grief, PTSD, depression, and how she “begins again” day by day.27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 31 chapters
Begin Again Moments: The Power of the Sun & Moon | Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock & Professor Brian CoxThe episode explores the cultural and scientific power of the moon and sun—how lunar cycles may influence human life (including tides, births, and “full moon” behavior) and how stars and gravity…24 Aug 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
Alexandra Burke: Becoming Chaka Khan & Finding Her Purpose After GriefAlexandra Burke discusses playing Shaka Khan in the musical “I’m Every Woman,” the emotional toll of method acting, and how she copes with grief and past trauma.20 Aug 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 27 chapters
Natalie Imbruglia: I Got the Life I Dreamed Of... Then I Had to Start Over!Natalie Imbruglia reflects on her career highs and setbacks, identity and reinvention, and mental health/ADHD/OCD traits.13 Aug 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 27 chapters
Begin Again Moments: Ageing Disgracefully | Trinny Woodall & Prue Leith“Ageing disgracefully” and reframing anti-aging as “euthifying,” with a focus on menopause, hormone replacement, and maintaining joy and self-expression rather than “age gracefully” pressure.11 Aug 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
Richard Bacon: Headlines, Addiction & Love “I Wouldn’t Be Alive Without Her”Richard Bacon discusses his rise through UK media (Radio Nottingham, Live TV, Blue Peter), his ADHD diagnosis in his 40s, addiction (including cocaine), and how his marriage to Rebecca kept him alive…6 Aug 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 40 chapters
Moments: Living Under the Spotlight | Jason Donovan & Amanda de CadenetPress intrusion and tabloid/media campaigns targeting Jason Donovan and Amanda de Cadenet, including body-shaming after Donovan’s pregnancy-related marriage, and Donovan’s later legal fight over a…4 Aug 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters
Professor Brian Cox: Life After Death & Finding Your Purpose in The Universe!Brian Cox discusses why humans exist and what astronomy/cosmology can teach about meaning, morality, and survival.30 Jul 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 40 chapters
Doctors Gave My Wife 18 Months… We Got 12 Extra Years | Pete CohenPete Cohen recounts his wife Hannah’s diagnosis with a brain tumor after a grand mal seizure, their decision to pursue controversial peptide treatment in the US, and how the experience shaped his…23 Jul 2026 · 51 min · 21 chapters
Begin Again Moments: Melanie C's Love Story!Melanie C (Sporty Spice) discusses “begin again” moments in her personal life and career—ending relationships, finding a new partner, redefining work-life balance, and embracing creativity and…19 Jul 2026 · 15 min · 9 chapters
How Childhood Shapes Your Boundaries and How to Change!How childhood experiences shape adult boundaries, and how to change unhealthy boundary patterns in relationships, parenting, work, and even sexual intimacy.16 Jul 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 28 chapters
Begin Again Moments: Daughters Becoming Mothers | Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Katie PiperDaughters becoming mothers—how being raised by famous parents (and surviving trauma) shapes parenting, family closeness, and emotional safety.11 Jul 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
Lorna Luxe: Life After Losing JohnLorna Luxe (Lorna Andrews) discusses grief after her husband John died of cancer, how she coped through social media, and how early abandonment shaped her fear of rejection, control issues, and an…8 Jul 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 34 chapters
Begin Again Moments: Alcohol Awareness WeekAlcohol Awareness Week; how everyday alcohol use and “moderation” relate to health, addiction risk, and “life not lived,” plus a meningitis vaccination reminder and a Do Health blood-testing sponsor.5 Jul 2026 · 17 min · 7 chapters
We Saved Each Other From Addiction | Sarah Hiscox “I Wouldn’t Be Alive Without You”Sarah Hiscox recounts how addiction (opioids/heroin) and bulimia shaped her life, and how her best friend Div helped her “begin again,” leading to sobriety, rebuilding trust, and publishing her…2 Jul 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 31 chapters