Begin Again with Davina McCall

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, failure, motherhood, ADHD, perimenopause and finding fulfilment on your own terms. Natalie reflects on finding fame young, running out of money when that fame faded, and then experiencing extraordinary global success with Torn. She opens up about the pressure that followed, becoming scared to leave the house, being dropped by record labels, and eventually walking away from music because she thought she was no longer meant to sing. She also speaks candidly about spending years trying to create the relationship and family life she thought she was supposed to have, her journey to becoming a mother, and why she now feels nothing is missing. Natalie also shares how ADHD, neurodivergence and perimenopause have helped her understand herself in a completely new way. This is a conversation about success, identity, reinvention and letting go of the life you thought you should have in order to build one that actually feels right. 🌟 Like, comment and subscribe for more honest conversations about purpose, resilience, love, loss and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨ Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for behind-the-scenes access, recommendations and much more: https://linkly.link/2g2xm  We'd love you to share your Get Busy Living stories with us at https://getbusyliving.beginagainshow.com/ (00:00) Intro (01:18) Why “Algorithm” Marks a New Chapter (05:29) How Performing Became the Dream (08:22) Intuition, Spirituality & Manifestation (11:52) Stories From YOU! (Ad) (13:20) Davina Tries Monzo! (Ad) (14:30) How “Neighbours” Changed Everything (23:05) What Happened After “Neighbours” (27:17) How an ADHD Diagnosis Changed Everything (30:29) Moving to the UK and Running Out of Money (33:05) Breaking Into the Music Industry (38:44) The Story Behind “Torn” (41:04) The Pressure of the Second Album (43:36) Why She Made “Male” (45:26) Getting Dropped and Finding Purpose (48:22) Marriage, Love & Being Single (49:55) The IVF Journey to Motherhood (58:07) The Reality of Perimenopause (01:05:10) A Surprise Gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, safer or less ambitious and why they both intend to grow old disgracefully. From embracing confidence and taking risks to continuing to work, create and have fun, they prove that getting older can be about gaining freedom rather than losing it. A celebration of ageing boldly, living fully and refusing to let a number define what comes next. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Ancient + Brave - https://ancientandbrave.earth/pages/planet and use code BEGINAGAIN for 20% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, addiction, ADHD, love and building a new life after everything changes. Richard reflects on landing his dream job at Blue Peter, the betrayal by a close friend that turned his private life into a national headline, and what it felt like to lose everything so publicly at just 22 years old. He shares how unexpected people rallied around him, why the chaos that once got him into trouble later became one of his greatest strengths, and how he learned to keep moving forward when others believed his career was over. Together, Richard and Davina explore his relationship with addiction, his ADHD diagnosis in his forties, and the relief of finally understanding the way his mind works. Richard explains how that diagnosis helped him make sense of both his scattered attention and extraordinary ability to hyperfocus, and why the qualities he once struggled with have become central to his creativity and success. But this conversation is about much more than headlines. Richard speaks movingly about his wife Rebecca, the excitement of falling in love, and the grounding force she has been throughout their marriage. He recalls being told by his doctor that he might not be alive without her, and the terrifying moment, one year later, when he was placed into a coma and his family were warned that he might not survive. This is a conversation about love, public failure, second chances and finding the people who help you stay grounded when life becomes chaotic. If you’ve ever felt defined by a mistake, struggled to understand your own mind, or wondered whether it’s possible to rebuild when life goes completely off script, this episode is for you. ✨ Discover Richard’s podcast, Why Are You More Successful Than Me:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-are-you-more-successful-than-me-with-richard-bacon/id1895025167 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yWlm1mVITUj5DBDo15YAg  🌟 Like, comment and subscribe for more honest conversations about purpose, resilience, love, loss and beginning again. Tap the bell so you never miss a new episode. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨ Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for behind-the-scenes access, recommendations and much more: https://linkly.link/2g2xm  We'd love you to share your Get Busy Living stories with us at https://getbusyliving.beginagainshow.com/ (00:00) Intro(01:14) Intro to Richard Bacon(08:49) Richard's parents, their relationship, and his upbringing(11:10) Fidning Broadcasting(12:47) First job in live TV(17:08) How Richard got banned from the State Opening of Parliament with Newsbunny(20:09) Richard talks about some of the crazy shows he worked on early in his TV career(21:36) Getting banned from McDonalds for life(22:55) ADHD diagnosis in his 40s(27:21) Meeting his Wifem Rebecca(28:21) Monzo Ad(29:23) Ancient & Brave Ad(36:54) Landing Presenting Slot on Blue Peter(42:49) The Scandal that got him Fired(43:51) His Best Friend Leaking The Story To The Press(48:40) Shopify Ad(53:54) The Aftermath of Getting Fired(58:16) Getting into Radio and deciding to move to LA(01:05:50) Richard's near death experience and going into a coma(01:07:28) Richard's relationship with alchohol(01:11:02) What's next for Richard, how much he loves change Sponsored by: Monzo - Download Monzo. Monzo Current Accounts are for 16+ and UK residents. Ts&Cs Apply. Ancient + Brave - https://ancientandbrave.earth/pages/planet and use code BEGINAGAIN for 20% off your order Shopify - https://shopify.co.uk for £1 a month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 with fame, sharing the personal impact of media attention, public judgement and press intrusion. Together, they reveal what it takes to protect your identity, your relationships and your peace when your life is constantly under the spotlight. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 improbability of being alive at all. Brian explains why the atoms that make us have travelled across billions of years of cosmic history, why the universe gave rise to conscious life, and how understanding our place within it can completely transform the way we see ourselves. Together, they explore what happens when we die, whether science leaves room for spirituality, why curiosity matters more than certainty, and why accepting that life is temporary can make it infinitely more precious. But this conversation is about much more than science. Brian reflects on the book that changed his life, the teachers who shaped his thinking, his unexpected journey from rock musician to world-renowned physicist, and why saying "I don't know" may be one of the most important things we can learn. Davina and Brian also discuss grief, fear, hope, the search for meaning, and why seeing the bigger picture of the universe can make us feel more connected to one another, not less. This is a conversation about awe, curiosity, purpose and the remarkable privilege of being alive. If you've ever looked up at the night sky and wondered why we're here, questioned what gives life meaning, or wanted to see the world with fresh eyes, this episode is for you. 🌟 Like, comment and subscribe for more honest conversations about purpose, resilience, love, loss and beginning again. Tap the bell so you never miss a new episode. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨ Find out more about Brian Cox's live shows and work: https://briancox.org/ ✨ Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for behind-the-scenes access, recommendations and much more: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (01:25) Introduction to Brian and his new show Emergence (11:04) The Book That Changed Brian's Life (16:14) Monzo Ad (17:44) Spiritual beliefs & The Universe (21:10) How The Universe was Formed (23:13) The recent discovery of where Gold comes from (25:34) How Carl Sagan's TV show 'Cosmos' inspired young Brian (32:07) Getting into music and playing in Dare (38:58) Monzo Ad (39:58) The importance of hard work and luck in forging your path ( 41:49) What happens when we die? (47:31) The importance of space travel and scientific research (59:24) The Hadron Collider (01:04:10) Why Brian Became A Teacher (01:07:53) Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Computers (01:13:08) How Astronomy can give people a better perspective on life (01:16:44) A letter from a student (01:23:12) A letter from Dare bandmate Darren Wharton (01:27:51) What Brian wants for the Future Sponsored by: Monzo - Download Monzo. Monzo Current Accounts are for 16+ and UK residents. Ts&Cs Apply. We'd love you to share your Get Busy Living stories with us at https://getbusyliving.beginagainshow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 changed his life forever. Pete opens up about meeting his wife Hannah by chance, falling in love as she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, and why leaving was never an option. Together, they faced impossible decisions, raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for life-saving treatment, and defied every expectation to build another twelve years together. But this conversation is about much more. Pete reflects on the regrets that still stay with him, why he wishes he'd been more present with Hannah, and how grief transformed the way he thinks about love, fear and what really matters. He shares how watching Hannah embrace life in the face of death changed him forever, and why her legacy continues to shape the way he lives today. Davina and Pete also explore the fear of losing the people we love, what it means to truly show up for someone in their darkest moments, and how grief can become a reminder to live more intentionally rather than something we simply survive. This is a conversation about love, loss, resilience and the extraordinary impact one person can have on your life, even after they're gone. If you've ever loved someone deeply, lost someone you couldn't imagine living without, or wondered how to carry on after heartbreak, this episode is for you. 🌟 Like, comment and subscribe for more honest conversations about grief, love, resilience, purpose and beginning again. Tap the bell so you never miss a new episode. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod  ✨ Watch Pete's award-winning documentary, Team Hannah, and learn more about Hannah's extraordinary story: https://www.teamhannah.com/  ✨ Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for behind-the-scenes access, recommendations and much more: https://linkly.link/2g2xm  (00:00) INTRO (01:14) Pete Cohen and Team Hannah (01:53) Growing Up With Learning Difficulties (03:12) Struggling at School (04:17) Becoming a Fitness Coach (05:12) How Pete’s Parents Shaped Him (07:32) How Pete Met Hannah (09:45) Hannah’s Brain Tumour Diagnosis (12:31) Chronic Fatigue and Finding a Mentor (14:32) Raising Money for Cancer Treatment (16:14) Falling in Love Through Cancer (17:05) Experimental Cancer Treatment in America (19:48) Ancient & Brave Ad (20:50) Do Health Ad (22:00) Why Pete Filmed Hannah’s Journey (24:14) Grief and Celebrating Through Suffering (27:16) Pete’s Biggest Regret (31:33) Hannah’s Love of Quilting (36:50) Ten Years Cancer-Free (37:47) A Gift From Hannah (39:32) The Team Hannah Documentary (43:23) Davina’s Mission for Begin Again (44:07) Pete’s Next Chapter (47:44) Advice for Grief and Caring for Someone Sponsored by: Ancient + Brave - https://ancientandbrave.earth/pages/planet and use code BEGINAGAIN for 20% off your order Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 apps for the very first time. She opens up about meeting her partner, Chris, the calm and safety he brought into her life, and how finding love in her 50s has transformed the way she lives. From being a self-confessed workaholic to discovering joy beyond her career, Melanie reflects on why she's happier, more confident and more creative than ever before. She also shares why it's never too late to start something new, embracing new challenges, finding love later in life, and redefining what happiness looks like. To hear the full conversation, watch the complete episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 therapist, relationship expert and bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab joins Davina to explore how to create healthy connections without losing yourself. Together, they unpack what a boundary actually is, why different relationships require different boundaries, and how speaking up for your needs can transform the way you love, work and live. Nedra explains why setting a boundary can feel so frightening, particularly when you fear rejection, conflict or abandonment. She shares how to respond when someone becomes angry, withdraws or gives you the silent treatment—and why another person’s reaction does not necessarily mean your boundary was wrong. Davina and Nedra also explore codependency, hyper-independence and healthy dependency. They discuss why constantly rescuing, fixing or supporting other people can leave you exhausted and invisible, and how fear of losing a relationship can lead you to give up too much of yourself to keep it. Nedra opens up about growing up around addiction, being exposed to adult problems from a young age, and learning to listen before she was able to speak freely for herself. She reflects on how those experiences shaped her understanding of people and led her towards a career helping others build healthier relationships. They also discuss parenting, consent, vulnerability and the patterns we carry from childhood into adulthood. Nedra explains why your children are not younger versions of you, why healing cannot happen entirely in isolation, and how relationships give us the opportunity to practise everything we have learned about ourselves. At its heart, this is a conversation about loving people without abandoning yourself. Nedra reminds us that we are not permanently trapped by our childhood, attachment style or past relationships. Change may feel uncomfortable, but as long as we are alive, we have the ability to show up differently. Nedra Glover Tawwab reminds us that boundaries are not about pushing people away. They are how we protect our energy, communicate our needs and create relationships in which both people have space to exist. 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨ Follow Nedra: https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab/ ✨ Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind-the-scenes access, recommendations and much, much more: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (01:02) Meet Nedra Glover Tawwab (01:24) What Is a Boundary? (03:36) How to Set Boundaries With Your Children (08:13) How Growing Up Around Addiction Shaped Nedra (11:11) Becoming the “Therapist” as a Child (13:37) The Client Who Changed Nedra’s Career (16:08) When People React Badly to Your Boundaries (17:59) How to Respond to the Silent Treatment (21:42) Why Other People’s Reactions Aren’t Always About You (25:18) How to Set Boundaries Around Sex (27:02) Do Health Ad (28:13) saily Ad (29:07) How to Open Up and Be Vulnerable (32:50) Loving Someone Who Struggles to Let You In (34:01) Codependency, Hyper-Independence and Healthy Dependency (39:32) How to Build a Healthy Relationship After Unhealthy Love (42:32) What Your Breakup Can Teach You About Yourself (45:18) How to Stop Passing Your Triggers to Your Children (49:31) Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard (51:42) How Small Acts of Kindness Can Change a Life (54:33) How to Reconnect With Your Inner Child (58:34) What’s Next for Nedra Sponsored by: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sophie Ellis-Bextor reflects on her close relationship with her mother, Janet Ellis, and the influence her childhood has had on the way she raises her own children. From growing up with a famous working mother to having a strong, grounded family around her, Sophie shares the lessons she has carried into motherhood and the importance of creating a safe place her children will always want to return to. Katie Piper then receives an emotional letter from her mother, Diane, reflecting on Katie's extraordinary journey through trauma and recovery, and the strength, resilience and compassion she now passes on to her own daughters. Katie shares how becoming a mother has allowed her to carry forward the greatest gifts her own mother gave her, while using the wisdom of everything she has lived through to shape the parent she wants to be. Together, these moments explore the invisible threads that pass from one generation to the next, the lessons we inherit, the love we carry forward, and the profound journey of daughters becoming mothers. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 interview since losing her husband John. Together, they speak honestly about grief, love, loneliness, resilience, and what it means to begin again after losing the person who made you feel safe. Lorna opens up about John’s cancer diagnosis, the final year of their marriage, and the fear John carried at the end: not for himself, but for whether Lorna would be okay without him. She reflects on the deep love they shared, how John protected her, supported her, and filled the space in her life in ways she is only now beginning to understand. Davina and Lorna also explore the experiences that shaped her long before grief: her dad leaving when she was four, the rejection sensitivity that followed, her relationship with her fiercely protective mum, her eating disorder and how Instagram became the place where her creativity, perfectionism, and eye for beauty turned into a career. At its heart, this is a conversation about great love, unimaginable loss, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going. Lorna speaks with honesty, humour, and extraordinary openness about learning to live alone, honouring John’s legacy, and discovering that she is more resilient than she ever knew. Lorna Luxe reminds us that grief does not follow rules, love does not disappear, and sometimes beginning again means carrying the person you lost into everything you do next. 🌟 Like, comment, and subscribe for more honest conversations about grief, love, identity, healing, and beginning again. Tap the bell to stay connected with new episodes of Begin Again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨ Follow Lorna: https://www.instagram.com/lorna/?hl=en ✨ Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (01:29) How Lorna is doing following the death of her husband (06:41) Lorna's experience of loneliness (08:11) Lorna learning resilience and being independent in the wake of John's death (12:39) How Lorna's dad leaving when she was young affected her (15:34) How Lorna's dad leaving when she was young affected her (18:11) Lorna's relationship with her mum (19:28) Lorna's eating disorder and starting her job as a Virgin Atlantic hostess (26:43) Do Health Ad (30:48) Lorna's journey to recovering from her eating disorder (32:37) How Lorna got into Instagram (35:59) Meeting and falling in love with John (45:51) How Lorna and John maintained such a strong relationship (48:50) How Lorna and John used Love Languages (51:35) Lorna on her final year with John, beginning again and honouring his legacy (1:00:54) What John wanted for Lorna after he died (1:01:50) How Lorna is dealing with grief (1:04:14) Lorna reads a letter from her mother (1:07:58) Davina's admiration for Lorna Sponsored by: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 side. Spencer Matthews reflects on his journey from destructive drinking to a healthier, more intentional life. He shares how becoming a husband, father and entrepreneur transformed his priorities, why understanding the science behind alcohol changed his perspective, and how protecting everything he's built now matters more than chasing another night out. Ruari Fairbairns, founder of One Year No Beer, challenges the way we think about alcohol. He explains why the conversation shouldn't just be about addiction, but about what alcohol may be quietly taking away from all of us, from our energy and health to our relationships, happiness and potential. He shares the surprising benefits he experienced after changing his own drinking habits, and why even small changes can have a profound impact. Together, these moments offer a thoughtful, judgement-free look at alcohol, encouraging us to ask not just what we're giving up, but what we might gain. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsored by: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their story that has never been told like this before. In this episode of Begin Again, Sarah Hiscox joins Davina to talk about friendship, addiction, shame, motherhood, recovery, love, and the long road back to herself. Sarah opens up about growing up with low self-worth, an alcoholic mother, and a childhood where difficult feelings were pushed down rather than spoken about. She reflects on the early experiences that shaped her relationship with shame, food, pills, and eventually heroin. Davina and Sarah also revisit the moment their friendship changed both of their lives, from Sarah confronting Davina about her drug use, to Davina later having to draw a painful boundary when Sarah’s own addiction had taken hold. Together, they speak honestly about what it means to love someone through addiction, while also knowing you cannot save them unless they are ready to save themselves. Sarah shares the devastating reality of losing her marriage, her children, and almost her life to heroin addiction, as well as the moment she finally found a way to begin again. She talks about getting clean, rebuilding trust with her children, finding her way back to her husband Renshaw, and learning how to become the mother she had always wanted to be. This is also a conversation about creativity, self-belief, and finally finding your voice. Sarah discusses writing her debut novel, The Beginning and the End of Everything, and why becoming an author has been one of the most meaningful chapters of her life. At its heart, this is a story about love in all its forms: friendship, marriage, motherhood, forgiveness, and chosen family. Sarah Hiscox reminds us that even after shame, addiction and loss, it is possible to come home to yourself, and to the people who never stopped loving you. This episode contains conversations about addiction, eating disorders, overdose and recovery, please watch with care. 🌟 Like, comment, and subscribe for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Tap the bell to stay connected with new episodes of Begin Again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨Follow Sarah Hiscox: https://www.instagram.com/popular/sarah-hiscox/ ✨Buy Sarah’s book, The Beginning and the End of Everything: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beginning-End-Everything-foreword-Davina/dp/0715656767 ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm Sponsored by: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and how, despite the challenges of ending their marriage, they found a way to become even better parents. He shares why letting go of resentment, protecting their children from conflict, and embracing a new kind of friendship became their greatest achievement. Novelist Jojo Moyes then opens up about what she calls her "good divorce." She shares the lessons she learned about separating with kindness, why your children should never carry the weight of adult conflict, and the advice she believes everyone should hear before they get married. Together, these moments offer a hopeful perspective on co-parenting, showing that while relationships may end, the commitment to raising happy, secure children never has to. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Do-Health - Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. This is Part 2 of Gisèle Pelicot’s story on Begin Again. Gisèle opens up about the public and private aftermath of the case, the impact on her children, and the pain of having to tell her family that their lives had changed forever. Gisèle reflects on why she chose to waive her right to anonymity, what it meant to let the world know her name, and why speaking publicly became a way to help other women feel less alone. She talks about the trial, the women who wrote to her, the strength she found in their support, and the responsibility she felt to challenge the shame too often carried by victims. Davina and Gisèle also speak about rebuilding after trauma: staying connected to her family, finding love again, learning to trust, processing anger, and holding on to hope without denying the pain of what happened. This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, drugging, trauma, court proceedings, and abuse, which some viewers may find difficult. Please watch with care. At its heart, Part 2 is a conversation about courage, justice, love, and the power of refusing to carry shame that was never yours. Gisèle Pelicot reminds us that speaking the truth can help others feel less alone, and that beginning again can also mean standing up, not only for yourself, but for every woman who has been taught to stay silent. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Buy ‘A Hymn to Life’ here:Exclusive discount code for Gisèle’s audiobook can be found here: Hardback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hymn-Life-Shame-Change-Sides/dp/184792896X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pKtWbZhPB1Me57eLekSRlRNTiKNoYduQoXz3CqbwwvY.6BNLixMym6UnLPYhwlSkqOF7fhXDf1AKLW_mmcGaeSM&qid=1781522906&sr=8-1 Audiobook (read by Emma Thompson): https://open.spotify.com/show/1Gy9pylmMgYWm6zOvcvv6Y?si=d3f1f19009134671 ✨ Exclusive discount code for Gisèle’s audiobook can be found here for A HYMN TO LIFE by Gisele Pelicot exclusively for Begin Again (this offer is valid until 1st July 2026) To claim your exclusive £9.99 audiobook of for A Hymn To Life, enter Y9DMKZKJ572HM at checkout on Google Play by 1st July. UK and Ireland only.  Redemption link: https://play.google.com/redeem?code=Y9DMKZKJ572HM ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Do Health Ad (01:11) Episode Introduction (01:42) Part 1 Recap (02:29) Gisele Explains Why She Thinks It Was Hard For Some People To Believe Her Story, But Also How It's Helped Others (03:53) What It Was Like For Gisele To Tell Her Children What Their Father Had Done (06:49) Why Gisele Continued To Live In The Same House And Sleep In The Same Bed (09:09) Why Gisele Tries To Hold On To The Positives Despite Her Abuse (09:44) Why Gisele Decided To Go Public Later In The Trial (10:39) Gisele On Preparing To Face Her Attackers In Court And Watching The Videos Of Them Raping Her (12:13) How Gisele Fell In Love Again After Her Traumatic Experience, And Her Continued Faith In Humanity (13:55) Gisele On Wanting To Speak With Her Ex-Husband One Day (14:40) How Happy Gisele Is That Her Relationship With Her Children Is Repairing (15:49) Why Gisele's Lack Of Memory Of Her Attacks Makes Things Easier For Her (17:46) Davina Emphasises The Importance Of Gisele's Book (18:42) Davina Thanks Gisele For Her Bravery In Telling Her Story Sponsored by: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 her name, Gisèle had a life, a family, a marriage, and a story of her own. This is Part 1 of Gisèle Pelicot’s story on Begin Again. In this episode, Gisèle joins Davina to talk about her life before the case became public. She reflects on falling in love as a teenager, building a family, becoming a mother, and the life she believed she was living with the man she had trusted for decades. Gisèle speaks with extraordinary dignity about the moment her life began to change, the questions she had no answers for, and the painful process of discovering what had happened to her. She reflects on the moments she could not explain at the time, the questions that went unanswered, and the devastating betrayal of discovering what had happened to her. Davina and Gisèle also discuss why so many victims struggle to speak, and why shame should never belong to the person who has been harmed. This conversation ends as Davina asks Gisèle what it felt like for people not to believe her. That question, and everything that followed, continues in Part 2 of Gisèle’s story. 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again and to stay connected with new episodes of Begin Again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Buy ‘A Hymn to Life’ here: Hardback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hymn-Life-Shame-Change-Sides/dp/184792896X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pKtWbZhPB1Me57eLekSRlRNTiKNoYduQoXz3CqbwwvY.6BNLixMym6UnLPYhwlSkqOF7fhXDf1AKLW_mmcGaeSM&qid=1781522906&sr=8-1 Audiobook (read by Emma Thompson): https://open.spotify.com/show/1Gy9pylmMgYWm6zOvcvv6Y?si=d3f1f19009134671 ✨ Exclusive discount code for Gisèle’s audiobook can be found here for A HYMN TO LIFE by Gisele Pelicot exclusively for Begin Again (this offer is valid until 1st July 2026) To claim your exclusive £9.99 audiobook of for A Hymn To Life, enter Y9DMKZKJ572HM at checkout on Google Play by 1st July. UK and Ireland only.  Redemption link: https://play.google.com/redeem?code=Y9DMKZKJ572HM ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro(00:01) Do Health Ad(01:11) Why Gisèle Pelicot’s Story Matters(01:55) What Beginning Again Means To Gisèle(03:02) Meeting Dominique Pelicot At 19(04:30) Gisèle’s Life Before The World Knew Her Name(05:33) When The Abuse Began(06:29) The First Time Gisèle Questioned Him(08:26) How Gisèle Discovered The Truth(10:33) Seeing The Photos For The First Time(12:46) How The Drugging Was Uncovered(13:51) Chemical Submission, Shame & Speaking Out Sponsored by: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Davina to talk about fame, shame, care, motherhood, sobriety, recovery, and what it means to finally tell your own story. Amanda opens up about growing up fast in the public eye, going out clubbing at 14, being surrounded by older men, and trying to act like an adult long before she was ready. She reflects on the pain of feeling unprotected, the shame she carried as a young woman, and how being put into care while already famous became one of the most frightening and defining experiences of her life. Davina and Amanda also explore the brutal reality of press intrusion, from paparazzi outside her school and care home to the tabloid body-shaming that eventually pushed her to leave the UK and start again in Los Angeles. Amanda speaks honestly about becoming a mother at 19, getting sober, breaking generational cycles, and why her daughter helped save her life. They also discuss Amanda’s work as a photographer, storyteller and advocate for women, including how her own experiences of postpartum depression, grief and shame led her to create spaces where women could speak openly about the things they had been taught to hide. At its heart, this is a conversation about survival, self-forgiveness, and reclaiming the parts of yourself that the world tried to define for you. Amanda de Cadenet reminds us that shame can only survive in silence, and that sometimes beginning again means finally telling the truth in your own words. 🌟 Like, comment, and subscribe for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Tap the bell to stay connected with new episodes of Begin Again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨Follow Amanda de Cadenet: https://www.instagram.com/amandadecadenet/  ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (01:31) How Amanda And Davina First Met (02:16) Why Clubbing At 14 Changed Everything (03:32) How Absent Parents Shaped Amanda’s London Upbringing (08:48) What Happens When Vulnerability Meets Predatory Men (11:20) How Drugs And Alcohol Entered Amanda’s Life So Young (13:19) SexualAssault At 14 (14:54) Why Amanda Went Into Care After Being Arrested (26:23) How Amanda Began A Relationship With Duran Duran’s John Taylor (28:00) What Hosting The Word Really Meant For Amanda (32:31) Why Media Harassment Pushed Amanda To Leave The UK (35:15) How Atlanta Saved Amanda’s Life (36:53) What Getting Sober Finally Made Possible (38:23) How Amanda Started Over In America Without Fame (40:21) How Amanda Found Her Passion For Photography (44:31) When Amanda Photographed Keanu Reeves For Vogue (45:59) The Real Story Behind The Conversation With Demi Moore (53:31) How Grief Led Amanda To Become A Counselor (58:21) Amanda’s Advice For Processing Grief In A Healthy Way Sponsored by: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in ways we never fully see ourselves. In this special Begin Again Moments episode, we bring together three unforgettable letters of gratitude. Andi Oliver receives a heartfelt letter from one of her greatest inspirations, Floella Benjamin, reflecting on the influence she has had and the path she has forged for others. Tom Davis is surprised with a deeply personal letter from his wife, Kathryn, who shares her gratitude for the strength, love and resilience he showed throughout their fertility journey, and the father he has become. And Seann Walsh receives an emotional letter from his partner, Grace, who reflects on watching him grow into the kind of parent he once needed himself. Together, these letters are a celebration of love, growth, resilience and the extraordinary power of hearing what we mean to the people closest to us. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsored By:Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 up about the early years of discovering music, changing his name, finding freedom through punk, and realising that DJing was not just about playing records, but about bringing people together. From The Housemartins to Fatboy Slim, he reflects on the moments that shaped him, the identity he created, and why he always wanted to be remembered. Davina and Norman also explore his relationship with Zoe Ball, becoming a tabloid “power couple,” raising children in the middle of fame, and what happens when life becomes chaotic behind the scenes. He speaks honestly about partying, parenthood, divorce, friendship, and why their greatest triumph has been remaining a family even after the relationship ended. At its heart, this is a conversation about legacy, joy, and learning to begin again when the life you built no longer fits who you are becoming. Fatboy Slim reminds us that success is not the same as peace, and that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is change the music and keep dancing. 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here :📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨Follow Fatboy Slim: https://www.instagram.com/officialfatboyslim/?hl=en   ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (01:47) The Real Reason He Changed His Name To Norman (03:14) How His Family Sparked A Lifelong Obsession With Music (06:49) Why Music Became More Than Just A Hobby (08:26) How Punk Music Changed Everything (22:17) Do Health Ad (23:27) Why Brighton Became The City That Shaped His Future (26:23) How Joining The Housemartins Changed His Life (28:54) What Legacy Does Norman Want To Leave Behind? (32:14) How Norman And Zoe Ball Navigated Fame, Love, And Divorce (36:32) Coffee Rave Promo (37:02) How Skint Records Was Born And Why He Became Fatboy Slim (39:05) What Happened When Fatboy Slim Made His First Two Albums (40:38) The Story Behind The Rockafeller Skank's Global Success (42:09) Why Music Still Matters More Than Ever (44:23) What Woodstock ’99 Was Really Like From The Stage (45:53) How Big Beach Boutique Became A Brighton Legend (51:41) What Happens When Clubbing Culture Changes With Age? (54:51) Why He Stopped Performing Drunk And Chose Sobriety (01:05:58) A Letter From Damian Harris And What It Revealed (01:08:01) What His Son’s Letter Meant To Him (01:13:32) Epilogue: Norman Signs His Book For Davina Sponsored by: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 when she lost her BBC show and found herself searching for a new sense of purpose. From studying psychotherapy to becoming a life coach and even selling handbags, Ruby shares the unexpected twists and turns that helped her build a meaningful new chapter in midlife. Mel Robbins then reveals the simple tool that transformed her life during one of her darkest periods. Struggling to get out of bed as her career, finances, and confidence unravelled, she discovered what would become the world-famous 5 Second Rule, a practical technique that helped her take action when motivation had disappeared. Together, these moments offer a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start again, reinvent yourself, or take the first small step towards a different future. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 behind becoming one of the world’s most loved writers in midlife. Jojo opens up about the years before Me Before You, when books were rejected, sales were low, and she wondered whether she would have to find a new career. Then everything changed. Her work went on to sell millions around the world, but success brought new challenges: emotional responsibility, pressure, and the painful realisation that she had no boundaries. Davina and Jojo also explore childhood loneliness, becoming fiercely independent, learning to ask for help, and the cost of always saying yes. They discuss why achieving the life you once dreamed of does not protect you from having to begin again. Jojo speaks honestly about divorce, and how even when it is messy and complicated, handling it with kindness can bring a clarity you never expected. They talk about identity, midlife loneliness, dating again and motherhood. How ambition and trusting yourself are the secrets to protecting your peace after years of pushing through. At its heart, this is a conversation about what happens when the life you dreamed of finally arrives, and you still have to learn how to live inside it. Jojo Moyes reminds us that beginning again is not about starting from nothing. It is about learning to honour who you are now, not just who you had to become to survive. Buy We All Live Here: https://amzn.to/4dQHepU 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here:📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨Follow Jojo: https://www.instagram.com/jojomoyesofficial/?hl=en  ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (02:07) What Is A Narcissist? (09:26) Identifying A Narcissist (15:48) The Different Types Of Narcissists (21:57) How Narcissistic Parents Affect Their Children (30:08) What Is Gaslighting? Narcissism In Relationships (34:18) Shopify Ad (35:19) Why Some People Are Attracted To Narcissists (43:47) Why It’s So Hard To Leave A Narcissistic Relationship (53:15) Narcissism In Kids (01:03:29) Why People Go Back To Narcissists (01:06:04) Narcissism In The Workplace Sponsored by: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% off Shopify - Shopify.co.uk for £1 a month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Alain de Botton then explains how childhood instability can shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships and our sense of worth, and why adulthood is about learning to stop giving other people power over who we are. This is a 'moments' episode, taking some of the best moments rom the show so far; for the full episode search ‘Begin Again’ followed by Seann or Alain wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 childhood, was forced to grow up too fast, and then had to discover who she was beyond everyone else’s expectations. In this episode of Begin Again, Malala joins Davina for a deeply personal conversation about courage, identity, freedom and love. She reflects on growing up in Swat Valley, the father who taught her to use her voice, the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education, and the attack that changed the trajectory of her life at just 15. But this conversation also reveals a different side of Malala: feeling lonely at school in the UK, trying to make friends, searching for who she wanted to be at Oxford, and learning how to reclaim the childhood she never got to have. Davina and Malala also talk about love and marriage, including why Malala once believed she would never marry, and what changed when she met the person she couldn’t imagine life without. At its heart, this is a conversation about losing yourself, finding your voice, and beginning again on your own terms. 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨Follow Malala: https://www.instagram.com/malala/?hl=en Finding my way available here:https://www.waterstones.com/book/finding-my-way/malala-yousafzai/9781399619349  ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (01:10) An Introduction To Malala’s Story (04:39) Growing Up In Pakistan With A Supportive Father (12:07) Watching Her Mother Sacrifice Her Own Dreams (20:01) Why Education Became So Powerful For Malala (23:25) Losing Her Childhood And Becoming A Voice For Children (30:50) The Day Everything Changed For Malala (35:21) Reclaiming Her Childhood In Her 20s (41:40) School In The UK And Meeting Alice (47:26) Studying At Oxford And Finding Freedom (54:19) Balancing Personal Life, Education, And Advocacy (57:50) Why Malala Wrote Her Memoir (58:46) Living With PTSD And Trauma (01:04:51) Getting Therapy And Asking For Help (01:07:12) Finding Love With Her Husband, Asser (01:16:30) Staying Focused On Her Mission (01:19:09) The Malala Fund And Its Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Day shares the extraordinary psychic reading that helped her finally let go of her long journey through fertility struggles and miscarriage. She reflects on the emotional release that came from feeling truly seen, and how trusting something beyond logic gave her permission to find peace and move forward. In the second moment, Dr Tara Swart talks about grief, signs, and healing explores how nature, dreams, community, and intuition can help us stay connected to those we’ve lost. From white feathers and robins to long walks and lucid dreaming, this discussion looks at the comfort many people find in feeling that love continues beyond loss. Together, these moments invite us to consider the unseen forces that shape our lives, and the possibility that healing can come from places we don’t fully understand. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 really is, how gaslighting works, and why the damage can be so hard to recognise when you are still inside it. Kathleen breaks down the hidden patterns of narcissistic relationships: the charm, confusion, silent treatment, public/private switch, and the slow erosion of your confidence. Davina and Kathleen also explore narcissistic parents, trauma bonds, why leaving can feel impossible, and how growing up around narcissism can make you lose sight of who you really are. At its heart, this is a conversation about gaslighting, self-doubt, identity, and the long journey back to trusting yourself again. Kathleen Saxton reminds us that beginning again after narcissistic abuse is not about becoming harder. It is about finally learning to believe yourself. 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Buy 'My Parent the Peacock': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parent-Peacock-Discovery-Narcissistic-Parenting/dp/1399822594 Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨Follow Kathleen: https://www.instagram.com/clinicwithk/ ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (02:07) What Is A Narcissist? (09:26) Identifying A Narcissist (15:48) The Different Types Of Narcissists (21:57) How Narcissistic Parents Affect Their Children (30:08) What Is Gaslighting? Narcissism In Relationships (34:18) Shopify Ad (35:19) Why Some People Are Attracted To Narcissists (43:47) Why It’s So Hard To Leave A Narcissistic Relationship (53:15) Narcissism In Kids (01:03:29) Why People Go Back To Narcissists (01:06:04) Narcissism In The Workplace Sponsored by: Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/uk for £1 a month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Begin Again' wherever you get your podcasts💚 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 she has become. Known for her energy, style, honesty and reinvention, Trinny reflects on the public version of herself people thought they understood, and the private struggles that were happening underneath. Trinny shares the truth about addiction, recovery, and the moment she realised she had to want to change her life for herself. After years of trying to hold everything together, she speaks about taking responsibility, starting again, and learning who she really was when everything else had been stripped back. This conversation also explores one of the most painful chapters of Trinny’s life: grief after losing Johnny, the father of her daughter. Trinny speaks honestly about the emotional and practical fallout of loss, becoming the person who had to keep things moving, and how selling her house became part of both survival and a new beginning. She opens up about ageing, energy, beauty, menopause, and why she refuses to disappear as she gets older. For Trinny, how we present ourselves is not about vanity, but about agency, identity, and asking: who do I want to be today? At its heart, this is a conversation about change, grief, self-worth, and finally refusing to live as the version of yourself other people expect. Trinny Woodall is proof that beginning again is not about becoming someone else. It is about finally becoming yourself. 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Follow Trinny: https://www.instagram.com/trinnywoodall/?hl=en Follow Trinny London: https://www.instagram.com/trinnylondon/?hl=en ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (03:06) How Trinny Became “Trinny” (08:07) Trinny’s Upbringing And Relationship With Her Parents (11:59) Starting Her First Business At School (13:39) Working In The City In A Man’s World (19:02) Drug Addiction And Rehab (26:49) How Trinny Rebuilt Herself After Rehab (29:26) Shopify Ad (31:21) Why Self-Image Matters To Trinny (35:02) Meeting Susannah Constantine (37:53) Miscarriages, IVF And Fertility Struggles (41:18) How Trinny Fell Pregnant With Lyla (44:43) How Trinny Met Her Husband Johnny (52:56) Losing Johnny And Coping With Grief (01:01:35) How Trinny London Helped Rebuild Her Life (01:08:14) Ageing Disgracefully (01:14:02) Trinny’s Advice For Women To Live Happier Lives Sponsored by: Shopify - Shopify.co.uk for £1 a month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 her personal health journey, sharing how her cancer diagnosis forced her to completely rethink the way she was living, from stress and sugar to the pace of everyday life. She reflects on the changes that helped her rebuild her relationship with her body, her wellbeing, and her future. Dr Rangan Chatterjee then explores the importance of preventative medicine, explaining why symptoms are often the result of what’s happening across our nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, environment, and relationships. He shares why knowledge alone isn’t enough to create lasting change, and why understanding the role our habits play is the first step to transforming our health. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Full episodes available wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 career, and her purpose. Beverley reflects on the faith, music, resilience, and family foundations that made her who she is. Beverley shares the truth behind her journey through the music industry, including the backlash she faced when she refused to stay in one lane. After years of success, how it felt being judged, dismissed, and slowly pushed aside by parts of the industry that once celebrated her. But even in the face of rejection, Beverley kept going. This conversation explores one of the most painful chapters of Beverley’s life: losing her best friend Tyrone to HIV. Beverley speaks movingly about their bond, the grief of watching him die, and how his activism inspired her to continue fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. His loss became her purpose. She opens up about reinvention, and the career pivot to musical theatre became a new beginning, leading to acclaimed West End roles, Olivier nominations, and a second life on stage.She shares how she almost lost everything to an illness that led to a hysterectomy. At its heart, this is a conversation about purpose and refusing to let other people define your ending. Beverley Knight is proof that sometimes the moment people think you are finished is actually the moment you begin again. 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Follow Beverly: https://www.instagram.com/beverleyknight/ ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (01:22) Why Beverley’s Life In Music Still Matters (02:19) How Beverley First Fell In Love With Music (05:14) How Faith Shaped Beverly’s Childhood (13:01) What Her Parents Faced After Coming To The UK (20:52) Why Music Can Still Bring People Together (23:07) What Really Happened When Beverley Performed With Prince (26:29) Do Health Ad (27:44) Saily Ad (30:44) Why Beverly’s Pop Album Sparked Backlash (38:23) How Tyrone’s HIV Battle Changed Beverly’s Purpose (42:44) Why Beverly Kept Fighting For LGBTQ+ Rights Despite The Hate (45:13) Shopify Ad (47:14) How Musical Theatre Led Beverly To Her Olivier (57:22) The Health Scare That Changed Everything (01:07:53) What’s Next For Beverley Sponsors: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at https://dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% offShopify - https://Shopify.co.uk for £1 a month trial Join the Begin Again community - https://linkly.link/2eoNP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about desire. Drawing from thousands of anonymous submissions to her book, she reveals the shame, curiosity, and untapped honesty that still surrounds women’s inner lives. Sex expert Cindy Gallop then takes the conversation one step further, sharing practical, empowering advice on how to actually ask for what you want in the bedroom, and just as importantly, how to express what you don’t. From navigating awkward conversations to turning communication into something genuinely exciting, she breaks down how owning your voice can transform not just your sex life, but your confidence everywhere else too. Together, these moments explore desire, communication, and the power of knowing, and asking for, what you truly want. Watch the Full Episode With Cindy Here: https://youtu.be/PAnPAbVZvmg Watch the full episode with Gillian Here: https://youtu.be/XKQOTwY7TRk  Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Do Relationships Really Fall Apart? In this episode of Begin Again, couples therapist and Netflix’s Blue Therapy relationship expert Karen Doherty opens up about what really causes couples to drift apart, lose intimacy, and stop feeling connected. With over 25 years of experience working with couples, Karen explains why so many relationships do not end because of one dramatic event, but because of a slow, quiet disconnect that grows over time. Karen explores the hidden patterns that can damage a relationship: unresolved triggers, contempt, poor timing, emotional shutdown, infidelity, loss of trust, and the everyday resentments that slowly wear away at love. She explains why couples often fight about the surface issue, like the dishwasher, sex, money, or tone of voice, when the real problem is usually feeling unseen, rejected, criticised, or misunderstood. This conversation also dives deep into intimacy, and why it is about far more than sex. Karen breaks down the different forms of intimacy, from emotional and physical closeness to humour, curiosity, micro-connections, and the small daily gestures that help couples feel chosen again. She also shares why scheduled intimacy, honest conversations, and understanding each other’s triggers can be powerful tools for rebuilding connection. At its core, this is a conversation about love, repair, and what it really takes to keep a relationship alive. Whether you are in crisis, quietly drifting, rebuilding trust, or simply trying to understand your partner better, Karen offers a hopeful and practical reminder: relationships need care, attention, and intention but there is almost always a way back to connection. Sometimes, the choice to begin again is the clearest sign that love is still there. 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Follow Karen: https://www.instagram.com/karendohertycoaching/ ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (01:03) Karen's Background: 25 years of couples Therapy (02:07) The biggest problem facing couples (04:55) Working with couples and Beginning the process (07:17) Is hope for couples in crisis? Couples who come to therapy to break up (08:56) "independence vs autonomy" (12:16) 4 essential components of love (13:40) Contempt in relationships, and managing couples who are breaking up (17:50) the different forms of intimacy, and the importance of "micro-connections" (22:16) 5 love languages and managing each other's differences (24:49) The external pressures Facing Your relationship (27:04) Saily Ad (28:00) Shopify Ad (29:02) Different types of triggers in relationships (34:29) Why You Should Be scheuduling intimacy (36:57) Managing differing sex drives, and negotiating "couple deals"(40:21) Understanding each other's triggers (45:07) Karen's rules for arguments (47:19) infidelity and can male/female friendships work (53:24) Karen answers questions from viewers about relationships Sponsored by: Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% off Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/uk for £1 a month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We have more communication today than ever before, but also more loneliness. You never know what’s going on for someone else” In this moving Moments episode, Rob Parsons shares the extraordinary story of Ronnie, a vulnerable man he had known since childhood, who arrived on his doorstep just before Christmas with all his belongings in a black plastic bag and a frozen chicken in his hand. With two simple words, “come in”, Rob and his wife Diane changed the course of Ronnie’s life. What began as one meal became a lifelong relationship, revealing the profound impact that safety, dignity, and human connection can have on someone who has been failed by the care system and left without a place to belong. Rob reflects on what Ronnie’s story taught him about homelessness, childhood trauma, neurodivergence, loneliness, and the systems that so often leave vulnerable people behind. He explores why relationships, not just services or structures, are essential in helping people rebuild their lives. Later in the episode, Simon Squibb shares his own deeply personal experience of being made homeless at 15, just after his father died. Thrown suddenly into the real world, Simon recalls how the people society often overlooks became the kindest and most generous, offering him food, blankets, and guidance when he needed it most. Together, Rob and Simon’s stories challenge the way we see homelessness, reminding us that anyone’s life can change in an instant, and that even the smallest act of kindness can restore someone’s sense of hope, dignity, and belonging. The full episodes are available now, wherever you get your podcasts or you can watch on YouTube: Rob Parsons: https://youtu.be/wlpcFnOPH2k Simon Squibb: https://youtu.be/5GEQE8ztdf4 Sponsored by: Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are We Failing Young Men? In this episode of Begin Again, David Gandy opens up about masculinity, mentorship, and the reality behind becoming the world’s highest-paid male model. From feeling like he didn’t fit the mould to building one of the most iconic careers in fashion, David reflects on insecurity, identity, and what young men really need in a world that often sends them the wrong message. But this conversation goes far beyond modelling. David speaks candidly about shyness, insecurity, self-criticism, and the strange contradiction of becoming one of the most photographed men in the world while still hating having his picture taken. He shares how those early feelings shaped him, how he learned to channel them, and why confidence is often far more complicated than it looks from the outside. The episode also explores masculinity, mentorship, and why so many young men are struggling to find their place. David reflects on the role models that shaped him, the importance of guidance, and why he believes we need a more positive conversation around masculinity, respect, and responsibility. Rather than blaming or dividing, he argues for better examples, stronger values, and more honest conversations about what young men actually need. At its core, this is a conversation about identity, resilience, and what it means to stay in control of your life and career in a world that is always trying to define you. 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Follow David: https://www.instagram.com/davidgandy_official/ ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (01:09) The Modelling Industry in the Early 2000s (02:55) A Message From David’s Agent and Mentor (09:38) David on Defying Expectations and Landing Dolce & Gabbana (13:51) David’s New Partnerships With M&S and Jaeger Menswear (18:40) David on His Parents and Upbringing (23:06) Balancing Relationships and Career (26:37) Saily Ad (27:33) Shopify Ad (28:34) Overcoming Shyness and Insecurities (34:38) How Modelling Shaped David Long-Term (37:01) Changing Body Standards in Modelling (39:04) David on His Daughters and Modern Parenting (42:27) David on His Relationship With His Dad (44:51) Supporting Young Men and Addressing Male Suicide (48:15) Toxic Masculinity and the Demonisation of Young Men (50:43) What’s Happening With the Manosphere? (53:08) The Need for Positive Role Models for Young Men Sponsored by: Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% off Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/uk for £1 a month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These are just two powerful moments from full Begin Again episodes. Want the full story? You can watch and listen to the complete conversations on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. In this eye-opening episode, Eleanor Mills shares her deeply personal experience with psilocybin, exploring how a guided psychedelic retreat helped her confront fear, let go of the past, and rediscover a sense of connection and purpose. From moments of surrender to profound emotional breakthroughs, Eleanor reflects on how the experience reshaped her understanding of herself and the world around her. Joining the conversation, Professor David Nutt, one of the world’s leading experts on neuroscience and psychedelics, breaks down the science behind hallucinogens. He challenges common misconceptions, explains why substances like psilocybin are classified the way they are, and reveals their potential to treat conditions such as depression and PTSD. Together, they explore the line between stigma and science, risk and healing, asking whether psychedelics could play a transformative role in mental health and personal growth. The full episode with Eleanor Mills can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsxiUp6fV_4&t=2079s The full episode with Professor David Nutt can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e82IejQ3tEI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if staying true to yourself cost you everything? In this episode of Begin Again, Kate Nash opens up about the reality of building a career in an industry that often tries to control, define, and silence you. From becoming a breakout star at 18 to being labelled, misunderstood, and written off, Kate shares what it really feels like to grow up in the public eye and fight to stay yourself. She speaks candidly about the music industry today, why it’s no longer sustainable for artists, and the difficult decisions she’s had to make to keep her career alive including starting an OnlyFans to fund her tours. For Kate, it’s not about controversy, it's about survival, independence, and refusing to play by rules that no longer work. This conversation also explores the emotional side of that fight. The pressure to be perfect, the anger that once fuelled her, and the conscious decision to move beyond it. Kate reflects on identity, feminism, and the power of women supporting each other in a world that often tries to pit them against one another. At its core, this is a story about resilience, creative freedom, and what it takes to take back control on your own terms. 🌟 Follow for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/katenash/ ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xx (00:00) Intro (00:01:31) Intro to Kate Nash, fame and problems of public image (00:04:51) Exploring identity and history through music (00:08:01) The evolution of Kate’s Music and dealing with online hate (00:12:34) Kate's Catholic upbringing, the challenges of Shame (00:19:15) Kate's relationship with her sisters (00:23:06) Do Health Ad (00:24:27) Bloom and Wild Ad (00:25:29) Kate's heart surgery (00:32:17) Kate deciding to quit her job and start performing music (00:36:26) Dealing with fame (00:39:20) Manager stealing from her, and healing from (00:47:33) Moving to LA (00:48:57) Kate's breakout role in Netflix series *Glow*, and learning to wrestle (00:58:31) Why the music industry is broken! (01:01:41) Starting an OnlyFans account to fund her career (01:06:04) How fans can support the music industry (01:08:23) Kate's protest around London (01:12:00) The reasons Kate is fighting for the music industry and culture (01:16:12) A surprise letter for KateSponsored by: Do Health - The waitlist is open. Begin Again listeners get fixed early access pricing when they sign up today at dohealth.co/beginagain use code BEGINAGAIN Bloom & Wild - use code DAVINA for 15% off at https://www.bloomandwild.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=begin_again  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Moments episode, we bring you two powerful clips from full Begin Again conversations exploring the reality of anxiety and how to navigate it. Fearne Cotton opens up about her personal experience with anxiety, reflecting on the period of her life that triggered it and how it continues to show up in unexpected ways. She shares the challenges of living with racing thoughts, disrupted sleep, and the pressure of environments that no longer feel safe, while also offering an honest look at the progress she’s made and the self-awareness she’s built along the way. Following that, mental health expert Owen O’Kane offers a grounded and reassuring perspective on anxiety, explaining why it’s a natural human response rather than something that defines us. He explores how anxiety can become something we rely on for protection, and shares practical ways to better understand and manage it without letting it take over. This is a Moments episode, featuring two impactful clips designed to give you insight, perspective, and practical takeaways in a short space of time. The full conversations with Fearne and Owen are available now wherever you get your podcasts, just search their names, or watch them here on YouTube: Fearne Cotton: https://youtu.be/XZHZ_Ltbv08 Owen O’Kane: https://youtu.be/fR2WPgWBtRM ✨ Access theBegin Again newsletter here: https://linkly.link/2g2xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does fame at 17 really do to you? In this episode of Begin Again, Jason Donovan opens up about growing up in the spotlight and what happens when success comes before you’ve had time to understand yourself. Thrust into fame as a teenager on Neighbours, Jason shares what it was like navigating a world where everyone thought they knew him, while he was still figuring out who he was. Behind the success, there was pressure, confusion, and a lack of guidance that led him down a path he struggled to control. He speaks candidly about the reality of those years; the partying, the expectations, and the feeling of having to navigate it all alone. At a time when mental health wasn’t openly talked about, Jason reflects on how difficult it was to process everything he was experiencing. But this is also a story of change. Jason shares how becoming a father became a turning point giving him purpose, grounding, and a reason to rebuild. He reflects on the lessons he’s learned, what he knows now that he didn’t then, and how he’s found a way to balance creativity, family, and peace. At its core, this is a conversation about fame, identity, and what it takes to take back control of your life no matter where you started. 🌟 Follow for more powerful conversations about resilience, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨Begin Again Newsletter: https://linkly.link/2g2xx (00:00) Intro (02:36) The Face Magazine Outing Scandal (14:38) Jason's Upbringing And Relationship With His Parents (20:34) Saily Ad (21:30) Bloom & Wild Ad (22:32) Jason's Relationship With His Father And Stepmother (27:01) The Beginnings Of Jason's Career & Working With Kylie (28:47) Jason On Neighbours And Meeting Kylie (31:10) Spirituality And Getting Older (35:07) Paramount + Ad (36:23) Begin Again Newsletter (37:17) Jason's Wife Angela And The Buzz Of Performing (41:37) Drug Addiction And Mental Health Battle (47:24) Recovery, Meeting His Wife And Becoming A Father (52:41) A Letter From Jason's Father (55:23) What's Next For Jason And What Else He'd Like To Do Sponsored by: Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% off  Bloom & Wild - use code DAVINA for 15% off at https://www.bloomandwild.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=begin_again Paramount+ - Episodes 1-3 of The Madison are available to stream on Paramount+ now: https://www.paramountplus.com/gb/shows/the-madison/ Episodes 4-6 will be available to stream from 21 March Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deeply personal episode, Ms. Jo Malone CBE opens up about her childhood and the emotional scars that shaped her, from the chaos of her family dynamic to the survival tactics she adopted at a young age. Jo shares her journey of healing, emphasising the importance of reconnecting with your inner child and embracing vulnerability. Renowned philosopher Alain de Botton joins the conversation to provide expert insights on how to heal your inner child. Drawing on his wisdom, Alain explores how early childhood experiences shape our sense of self and our relationships, offering practical advice on how to confront and nurture our emotional wounds. This episode is a journey into the heart of healing, teaching us how to better understand our past to foster peace and emotional growth in our present. Full Episode with Ms. Jo Malone CBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j6JX6GkD_8 Full Episode with Alain De Botton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PXHx275Oa8&t=1928s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the place you’re meant to feel safest… never was? In this episode of Begin Again, Ruby Wax opens up about a life shaped by chaos, fear, and an unrelenting search for safety. Growing up in a home filled with instability and emotional unpredictability, Ruby shares how those early experiences have stayed with her, long after she left. She reflects on the strange reality that, even now, she often feels safest in the most dangerous situations and why home has never been the place that gives her comfort. From childhood trauma to a lifelong battle with depression, Ruby speaks candidly about what it really feels like to live inside a mind that can turn against you. She also revisits some of the most defining moments of her career, interviewing figures like Bill Cosby and Donald Trump, navigating the power dynamics and darkness she encountered along the way. These weren’t just interviews, they were experiences that shaped how she sees people, the world, and herself. At the heart of this conversation is Ruby’s journey toward understanding her mind. From studying neuroscience to exploring mindfulness and meditation, she shares how she’s learned to manage the noise, the fear, and the patterns that once controlled her. This is a story about survival, self-awareness, and what it takes to rebuild a sense of safety from the inside out. 🌟Follow Begin Again for more powerful conversations about resilience, growth, and starting over. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Ruby’s Tour “Absolutely Famous” https://www.rubywax.net/livetour ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2g2xm (00:00) Intro (01:24) Ruby On Her Upcoming Tour “Absolutely Famous” (04:16) Why She Is Unable To Lie (05:13) Interviewing Bill Cosby And Donald Trump (07:54) Her Parents And Challenging Upbringing (10:33) Discovering The Truth About Her Family History And Generational Trauma (16:33) Safety And Insanity (18:43) Finding Safety In Dangerous Situations (20:13) Feeling Like An Outsider Growing Up (21:33) Ruby’s Experience Of Menopause (26:21) Airbnb Ad (27:28) Paramount+ Ad (28:44) Her Depression And Learning To Manage It (34:49) Ruby Reflects On Her Relationship With Husband Ed (37:40) Getting “Kicked Out Of TV” And Finding A New Purpose (39:20) Ruby’s Menopause (40:17) Friendship With Alan Rickman And Carrie Fisher (46:20) Becoming Ruby Wax And Asking Her Husband To Marry Her (49:11) I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Friendship With Angry Ginge (50:43) Discovering The Power Of Mindfulness (57:18) Relationship With Gelong Thubten And A Month-Long Silent Retreat (01:01:15) Being With Alan Rickman When He Died (01:05:20) A Letter From Alan Rickman’s Niece Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/Host Paramount+ - Episodes 1-3 of The Madison are available to stream on Paramount+ now: https://www.paramountplus.com/gb/shows/the-madison/ Episodes 4-6 will be available to stream on 21 March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Gail McNeill opens up about the moment she realised that having more wasn’t making her happier. She shares the powerful story of selling her house, letting go of almost all of her possessions, and discovering a new sense of freedom in living with less. Reflecting on her journey, Gail explores how success, status, and material things can leave us feeling emptier than we expect, and why true contentment often comes from within rather than from what we own. Following that, Robin Sharma explores what it really means to find happiness in a world that constantly tells us to want more. He offers a deeper perspective on fulfilment, reminding us that lasting peace doesn’t come from achievement or external validation, but from our relationship with ourselves. Together, these conversations offer a moving reflection on freedom, self-worth, and the secret to a happier life. The full conversations with Gail and Robin are available now from wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We surprised Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt with a room full of kittens… just because we could 🐾 Apologies to audio listeners… 🎙️ Full episode with Kimberly and Davina is out now , where Kimberly opens up about her childhood, how dance saved her, and the journey to the Pussycat Dolls. Sponsored by: Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/Host Sign up to the Begin Again newsletter now✨ (it's free!!): https://linkly.link/2eX6X?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video_description&utm_campaign=moments-mar-27 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes beginning again means surviving what should have broken you. In this episode of Begin Again, Kimberly Wyatt opens up about growing up in an environment where she felt vulnerable and unheard, and how those early experiences shaped her confidence, her identity, and her need to escape. Dance became more than a passion; it became her outlet, her therapy, and the first place she felt truly seen.  She shares what it really felt like to enter the world of the Pussycat Dolls; the pressure, the intensity, and the emotional toll of chasing a dream that meant everything to her. A dream that, at times, made her question her worth, her place, and whether she was enough. And yet, it was also the thing that changed her life. Kimberly reflects on how dance and the Dolls gave her power, purpose, and a way to reclaim her story. From feeling replaceable to rebuilding her self-worth, this is a journey of resilience, identity, and learning how to stand in your own space. She also opens up about motherhood, healing, and what it means to finally create the safety for her children that she didn’t always have growing up. This episode is about survival, self-worth, and the courage to keep going, even when no one is there to catch you. 🌟 Like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations about resilience, growth, and beginning again. Tap the bell to stay connected with new episodes of Begin Again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Follow Kimberly: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlywyatt/ ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2dwmf?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video_description&utm_campaign=always-on (00:00) Intro (00:24) Intro to Kimberly and Her Relationship to Davina (01:44) Small-Town Upbringing & Discovering Her Love of Dance (06:30) Surviving Abuse Within Her Family (08:21) Overcoming Her Trauma Through Dance (11:14) Rebuilding a Sense of Safety (15:40) Having Her Kids and Unexpected Third Child (18:23) Leaving for Dance School in New York at 14 (21:09) Building Her Dance Academy and Its Mission (22:49) Saily Ad (23:45) Paramount Ad (25:01) Moving to LA at 17 and Becoming the Pussycat Dolls (30:35) Internal Competition in the Pussycat Dolls (34:46) The Pussycat Dolls’ Image and Owning Her Story (37:52) Airbnb Ad (43:05) Finding a Way Out of the Pussycat Dolls (46:43) Coming Back to Dance and Moving to London (50:12) Familial Estrangement and Her Siblings (53:27) Her 12 Years With Husband Max (55:10) COVID Affected the Pussycat Dolls Reunion (56:44) The Return of the Pussycat Dolls (01:02:35) The Dolls’ Lineup and New Music Sponsored by: Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% off Paramount+ - Episodes 1-3 of The Madison are available to stream on Paramount+ now: https://www.paramountplus.com/gb/shows/the-madison/ Episodes 4-6 will be available to stream on 21 March. Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we dive into the evolving dynamics of parenting as your children grow into adults. Dearbhla Mescal shares her journey of adjusting to her children's adulthood, discussing how to navigate the shift from traditional parenting to supporting them as independent adults. She reflects on how to remain close while respecting their autonomy, finding balance in the new stage of their relationship. Following that, Mel Robbins offers practical advice on how to maintain a healthy relationship with your adult children. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, staying connected, and embracing the changes that come with this stage of life, while also highlighting the crucial role of communication in sustaining strong, supportive bonds. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on how to gracefully transition into a new phase of parenting as your children become adults, offering insights and real-life wisdom on fostering these crucial relationships. Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes beginning again means not starting over, but learning how to see your life in a new way… In this episode of Begin Again, Joel Dommett opens up about the unexpected path behind his success, and the quiet insecurities that never quite go away. From growing up feeling like he wasn’t naturally good at anything, to performing hundreds of gigs just to get better, Joel shares the reality of building a career through persistence rather than talent. What looks like overnight success is, in truth, years of rejection, self-doubt, and relentless effort. But this conversation goes far beyond comedy. Joel reflects on how becoming a father completely changed his perspective on time, success, and what really matters. For the first time, he began to slow down, to be present, and to recognise just how quickly life moves. And with that joy came something he didn’t expect… fear. He speaks candidly about the vulnerability that comes with loving your life, your partner, your child, and the quiet anxiety that it could all be taken away. It’s an honest and deeply human exploration of what it means to feel grateful, and scared, at the same time. From near-misses in his career to moments that could have gone completely wrong, Joel shares how some of the most uncertain decisions led to the biggest opportunities, and why embracing the unknown is often the thing that moves us forward. This episode is about joy, perspective, and the courage to keep going, even when you don’t feel like you’re the most naturally talented person in the room. 🌟 Like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations about resilience, growth, and beginning again. Tap the bell to stay connected with new episodes of Begin Again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2dwmf?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=always-on   Follow Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeldommett/ See Joel Live: https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/joel-dommett-happy-idiot/ Comic Relief: https://www.comicrelief.com/ (00:00) Intro (01:10) Co-Hosting Comic Relief With Davina and Catherine Tate (08:20) Joel on Landing The Masked Singer (12:54) Learning to Slow Down and Enjoy His Life (15:45) Air BnB Ad (16:54) Paramount Ad (18:13) Joy The Masked Singer Brings (23:50) The Masked Singer Secrets! (29:02) Becoming a Father (33:18) Bloom & Wild Ad (34:22) Stand-Up and the Comedy Scene (39:44) Joel on Moving to London and Finding Comedy (49:31) Catfish Gate and Not Letting it Define Him (01:02:06) Meeting his Wife, Hannah (01:10:56) A Special Letter to Joel Sponsored by: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/Host Episodes 1-3 of The Madison are available to stream on Paramount+ now: https://www.paramountplus.com/gb/shows/the-madison/Episodes 4-6 will be available to stream on 21 March. Bloom & Wild - use code DAVINA for 15% off at https://www.bloomandwild.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=begin_again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whoever your mother figure is, celebrate them this weekend with our sponsor Bloom & Wild. Use code DAVINA for 15% off at https://www.bloomandwild.com?utm_source=podcast+&utm_medium=podcasted&utm_campaign=Mother%27s+Day In this heartfelt Mother's Day Special, we hear from a collection of remarkable women sharing personal stories of motherhood and the powerful bonds they share with their mothers. Fearne Cotton reflects on how becoming a mother transformed her, bringing new perspectives and emotional depth. Sophie Ellis-Bextor opens up about her own mother’s influence, revealing how her upbringing shaped the loving mother she is today. Katie Piper touches on the strength of her relationship with her mum, who helped her navigate one of the hardest periods of her life. Finally, Rita Ora shares how stepping into the role of a stepmum has brought profound joy, describing it as one of the best experiences she's ever had. Join us for an emotional, honest conversations about the complex, beautiful journey of motherhood. From the joys of step-parenting to the raw realities of healing and growth, this special episode will resonate with anyone who has experienced the transformative power of love from a mother or maternal figure. The full episodes of these interview are available to listen to now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter how far you fall, it’s never too late to rebuild your life… In this episode of Begin Again, DJ Fat Tony sits down for a raw and deeply honest conversation about survival, healing, and what recovery really looks like. Tony opens up about a childhood shaped by trauma, the chaotic world of London’s club scene, and the years he spent chasing escape in nightlife, fame, and excess. From discovering the dancefloor as a teenager to building a career surrounded by music, fashion, and iconic figures, Tony reflects on the highs that defined an era and the personal battles happening behind the scenes. With remarkable candour, he shares how unresolved pain, loss, and self-destruction eventually forced him to confront the life he was living. What follows is a powerful story of reckoning, resilience, and the long road to rebuilding a life with honesty and self-respect. This conversation is not just about the past, it’s about the courage it takes to change, the truth about recovery, and the possibility of beginning again no matter how far you’ve fallen. Join DJ Fat Tony as he reflects on the moments that nearly broke him, the lessons that saved him, and why transformation is always possible. 🌟 Like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations about resilience, healing, and reinvention. Tap the bell to stay connected with new episodes of Begin Again. Follow us here:📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod  (00:00) Intro (01:29) Special Letter From His Therapist & Co-Author, Tara (11:07) Tony on Childhood Trauma and Relationship With His Father (21:34) Airbnb Ad (22:40) Bloom & Wild Ad (23:35) Finding Himself in the Club Scene (30:33) His Close Friendship With Boy George (33:16) Tony's Sex, Alcohol, and Drug Addictions (38:58) DJ Career and Breaking Into Music (50:10) Tony's Mother’s Hospitalisation and Rock Bottom (58:35) HIV Diagnosis (01:00:54) The Path to Recovery (01:03:48) The Steps of Sobriety and Supporting Others (01:05:33) Arrest and Imprisonment (01:11:30) Meeting His Love, Stavros, and Finding Himself (01:22:12) Tony's New Book, Recover Me Sponsored by: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/Host Bloom & Wild - use code DAVINA for 15% off at https://www.bloomandwild.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=begin_again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when you feel like you've lost yourself? In this Begin Again Moments, comedian and actor Tom Davis opens up about his battle with anxiety, sharing how it led him to step away from stand-up comedy for six years. Tom reflects on how, during this period, he lost belief in both himself and his talent, struggling with imposter syndrome and the overwhelming pressure to perform. He discusses the emotional weight of feeling like a fraud, despite outward success, and how these feelings affected his personal and professional life. Following Tom, Professor Steve Peters, renowned psychologist and author of The Chimp Paradox, dives into the science of our emotional responses. He explains how the three parts of the brain, human, chimp, and computer, work together to shape our reactions to the world around us. Professor Peters provides actionable insights on how we can take control of our emotions, challenge negative thought patterns, and reclaim a sense of self, empowering us to face life's challenges with greater confidence and clarity. This episode is a powerful exploration of overcoming self-doubt, managing anxiety, and learning to trust yourself again. Whether you're struggling with mental health, facing self-belief issues, or simply looking for tools to take control of your emotions, this conversation is for you. Full episodes with Tom and Professor Steve Peters out now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding Confidence in Your Sex Life Can Change the Way You Live… In this episode of Begin Again, Cindy Gallop, sex educator, advocate, and founder of Make Love Not Porn IS BACK! Sharing her unfiltered thoughts on how to know what you want in bed and, more importantly, how to get it. Cindy talks about the importance of sexual agency, why communication is the key to great intimacy, and how we can all break free from shame around desire. With her signature boldness, Cindy dives into why sex isn’t just about physical pleasure but about emotional connection, self-confidence, and empowerment. She also opens up about her own experiences, challenging societal taboos, and reimagining how we can talk about sex, no matter our age. From tackling societal shame to unlocking your sexual desires, Cindy’s advice is both raw and real, making this a must-watch for anyone seeking to reclaim their pleasure and confidence. Join Cindy as she proves it’s never too late to begin again, especially when it comes to embracing your truest self. 🌟 Follow for more thought-provoking episodes on self-discovery, empowerment, and reinvention. Leave a comment below, who or what would you like to see next? Follow Cindy & Make Love Not Porn: MakeLoveNotPorn Academy: https://www.makelovenotporn.academy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindygallop https://www.instagram.com/makelovenotporn https://www.instagram.com/mlnpacademy Follow us here:📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (00:00) INTRO (01:14) Why Dressing for Yourself Matters (04:37) Why We Don’t Talk About Sex (07:52) Sextortion: Why We Should Talk to Our Kids About Sex (21:49) Making Sex Real, Not Performative (26:13) Normalising Conversations Around Pleasure (28:01) Airbnb Ad (29:06) Bloom & Wild Ad (30:14) How Communication Gives You Sexual Power (36:06) Building Confidence in Bed (37:55) Thriving Sexually as You Get Older (46:31) Navigating the Evolving Sexual Landscape (54:32) Exploring Polyamory, Swinging, and Non-Monogamy (58:55) Why Desire and Self-Love Matter (01:02:31) Keeping Sex Alive in Long-Term Partnerships (01:06:08) What Every Man Should Understand About Sex and Intimacy (01:08:40) Cindy Answers Your Questions Sponsored by - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/Host Bloom & Wild - https://www.bloomandwild.com?utm_source=podcast+&utm_medium=podcasted&utm_campaign=Mother%27s+Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this heartwarming Begin Again Moments, Richard E. Grant reflects on falling in love with his wife, Joan. He speaks tenderly about the deep connection they share, the unexpected beauty of their journey together, and how their bond continues to thrive, even as time passes. With vulnerability and warmth, he opens up about the joy and comfort of knowing someone in such a profound way, and the magical way love can grow in the most unanticipated moments. Following Richard’s personal story, relationship expert Mel Schilling, from Married at First Sight, delves into the dynamics of love, providing insight into what truly makes relationships last. She shares her professional perspective on the foundations of deep emotional connection and offers practical advice on nurturing love through life’s many stages. Mel sheds light on the intricate balance of self-awareness, communication, and mutual respect that shapes lasting partnerships. This short episode features moving clips from both conversations, available to watch or listen to now. If you’ve ever wondered about the power of love or are seeking guidance on how to deepen your own relationships, this conversation is for you. Watch the full episodes with Richard E. Grant and Mel Schilling now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A life of bold choices, second chances, and refusing to fear getting older. In this episode of Begin Again, Prue Leith opens up about leaving The Great British Bake Off, falling in love again at 70, and why she believes ageing can be the most liberating chapter of all. After nearly a decade in the tent, Prue shares why she chose to step away from a job she has loved. She reveals the remarkable story of meeting her second husband in her seventies, following a 13-year secret relationship that changed her life. From growing up in apartheid South Africa to fighting sexism in professional kitchens, adopting her daughter from Cambodia, and campaigning for assisted dying after personal loss, Prue reflects on love, risk, reinvention and resilience. With sharp wit and hard-won wisdom, she explains why she refuses to fear getting older, why colour matters more than ever, and why she never looks back. Prue’s gratitude for the “lucky” life she’s lived is remarkable,  and as she so often shows, it’s truly never too late to begin again. 🌟 Follow us for more inspiring stories of strength, transformation, and growth Follow Prue: https://www.instagram.com/prueleith/?hl=en Buy “Being Old”: https://www.waterstones.com/book/being-old-and-learning-to-love-it/prue-leith//9781804193747?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=626889&awc=3787_1771942462_b8fa8f4e75d9660ba0d74489de17f8a3&utm_source=626889&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=adstrong  Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (00:00) Intro (01:53) Leaving Bake Off After 9 Years (04:48) Falling in Love in Her 70's (15:36) Her New Book 'Being Old' (18:52) Growing Up in Apartheid South Africa (23:09) Moving To Paris And Falling in Love With Food (27:29) Being A Woman in the Culinary World (30:36) Airbnb Ad (31:41) Her 13 Year Affair with Her Mother’s Best Friend’s Husband (41:41) Adopting Her Daughter and Motherhood (48:29) Feeling Lucky, Inspiring Women, and Why She Wrote the Book (51:21) Why She's Campaigning for Assisted Dying (58:02) Prue on Her Colourful Style and Being Seen (01:00:43) A Special Letter From Alison Hammond Sponsored by: Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/Host  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices