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Begin Again with Davina McCall

Begin Again
Mental Health
Menopause
Relationships
Parenting
Grief
Personal Growth
Nutrition
Cancer
Love
Resilience
Anxiety
Communication
Intimacy
Women's Health
Alcohol
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Psychedelics
Aging
Community Support
Sexual Health

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 ... more

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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, happier and more resilient.

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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 to reflect on his extraordinary... more

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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 should ever feel ashamed of what... more

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 caring for her mother after her c... more

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Meera Syal
Dame Meera Syal, actress, writer, memoirist
Actor, Writer
Episode: Dame Meera Syal: 12 Years Caring For My Parents & Surviving Divorce
Jake Humphrey
Former Formula One presenter and TV host, later founder of production entities and broadcaster
Episode: Jake Humphrey: “I Ate My Lunch Alone” Childhood Bullying, Forgiveness & Being A Girl Dad!
Liz Houghton
Founder of Mint Velvet
Mint Velvet
Episode: Liz Houghton: Losing My 20-Year-Old Son & How To Keep Living When Your World Ends
Caitlin Moran
Author and journalist known for How To Be A Woman
Author of How To Be A Woman; multiple publications
Episode: Caitlin Moran: “I Thought My Brain Had Broken” Becoming Hopeful After A Life Of Anxiety
Gary Lineker
Former professional footballer and media presenter
Former Tottenham Hotspur, BBC, Netflix/World Cup coverage
Episode: Gary Lineker: The Private Battles Behind a Public Life
Patsy Kensit
Actress, singer and model
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Episode: Patsy Kensit on Being a Child Star, 90’s Icon & Living With Grief
Alexandra Burke
Singer and actress who plays Chaka Khan in a stage production
Self / Chaka Khan stage production
Episode: Alexandra Burke: Becoming Chaka Khan & Finding Her Purpose After Grief
Natalie Imbruglia
Global musician and actress discussed in the episode
Self-empowered artist, musician
Episode: Natalie Imbruglia: I Got the Life I Dreamed Of... Then I Had to Start Over!
Richard Bacon
Television and radio presenter, journalist and producer
Media, Television
Episode: Richard Bacon: Headlines, Addiction & Love “I Wouldn’t Be Alive Without Her”

Host

Davina McCall
Host of Begin Again; leads intimate conversations with guests about reinvention, resilience, and everyday courage.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Spender Matthews you are an alcoholic mate!

    The denial is obvious, masqueraded (badly) by pretentiousness. I mean he’s an oil broker! So he kept repeating to convince himself. I say, ask his wife, kids and closest friends let’s see what they have to say about his ‘moderate’ drinking.

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    4
    Molylu
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • Please stop interrupting guests

    I love listening to Davina’s podcast. She has such amazing guest but she constantly interrupts the guest to talk about herself and they lose their train of thought. I was so interested in Brian Cox’s interview but she constantly interrupted him and we would never hear the end of what he was talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Kcmv
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Love tbis so much

    Great podcast, loved the recent episode with Richard Bacon, so honest and genuine, love him and Davina.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nicl50
    Australia2 months ago
  • I tried

    I did. But it’s just more high street psychology. The latest one on boundaries - kept waiting for the guest to actually say something. Truth is the only thing she was saying was me me me - Buy my book for more ideas you can find everywhere. Sigh. The host - yet another high octane uber successful individual trying to sell us the idea she’s just like you and me. Likes being earnest for an hour now that’s she’s getting on a bit and gaining some reflection.

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    2
    Rosa bug
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Lorna luxe… favourite interview yet…

    I was scrolling mindlessly through instagram last week and I saw a celebrity tag in lornas name to a dress she was wearing and I really liked it so had a look at Lorna’s instagram quite unprepared for what I would find… I was so saddened to read her story about losing her husband John… I couldn’t stop scrolling through her instagram at her life in the last year… and I was so emotional looking at all the stories and posts and was deeply moved. Then to my surprise this week I noticed she was on be... more

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    5
    sarah4rich
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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High production quality and genuinely uplifting tone keep audiences returning for motivation and relatable stories.
Guests bring vulnerability and actionable insights, though some listeners feel interruptions can disrupt flow.
Authentic conversations with big-name guests drive real takeaways for midlife listeners.

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Begin Again Moments: Owning Your Menopause
Q: What were some of the most challenging symptoms you faced, and how did you cope with them day-to-day?
Rage, heat surges, and anxiety were among the toughest, often misinterpreted as depression; talking to others, sharing experiences, and pursuing medical guidance helped normalize the symptoms and find coping strategies.
Begin Again Moments: Owning Your Menopause
Q: When did you first learn you were perimenopausal, and how did that realization change things for you?
I discovered the perimenopause journey was underway during a period of intense mood changes and forgetfulness that affected work and home life, and recognizing it as a medical reality rather than personal failure helped me seek proper support and information.
Dame Meera Syal: 12 Years Caring For My Parents & Surviving Divorce
Q: How did you manage to get divorced but still stay friends and put your children first?
It's a difficult but essential process that requires swallowing pride, avoiding pettiness, and focusing on the bigger picture of co-parenting; many families can navigate this civilly if they keep the children's best interests at the center and avoid public arguments.
Dame Meera Syal: 12 Years Caring For My Parents & Surviving Divorce
Q: Did you produce something towards the end where you played a lot of different parts? Can you talk me through that?
Yes, I created a one-woman show called One Of Us, where I performed roughly 15 different characters with support from a fellow student writer who helped shape it into a narrative; it became the catalyst for my career and led to further opportunities, including television.
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Q: What role has sobriety played in your life and work?
Sobriety brought stability, allowed him to continue performing without hangovers, and inspired him to help others, turning personal recovery into a platform for positive influence.

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A conversational series focused on reinvention, resilience, and living with intention. Guests span entertainment, sports, science, and culture, sharing personal stories of overcoming adversity, career pivots, and transformative life choices. The host steers intimate, hopeful discussions that spotlight authenticity, growth at any life stage, and practical steps to begin again. Notable is the consistent emphasis on vulnerability, accountability, and building supportive communities, often weaving in real-world examples and guest-driven insights that feel accessible to a broad audience of midlife listeners seeking motivation and actionable tips.

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Recent guests on Begin Again include:

1. Meera Syal
2. Jake Humphrey
3. Liz Houghton
4. Caitlin Moran
5. Gary Lineker
6. Patsy Kensit
7. Alexandra Burke
8. Natalie Imbruglia

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