Begin Again with Davina McCall
This show is dedicated to empowering people to embrace midlife as their most transformative era yet. Davina’s guests will share stories of growth and rediscovery, letting you in on their own life journeys - many of which have challenged outdated narratives and ideas. Whether it's through expert insights, candid discussions, or real-life inspiration, Begin Again will be a supportive community for everyone to explore the revitalising second act of life. Davina wants everyone to know that midlife is not the start of the end; instead, it's the perfect opportunity and time to Begin Again. Instagram: @beginagain LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davina-mccall-82204a19b/
Episodes
December 18, 2025 • 75 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, Spencer Matthews opens up about the life-defining challenge that forced him to confront fear, trauma, and who he really wanted to become.
Spencer shares the story behind Project 7, his mission to complete seven Ironman triathlons across seven continents, and the moments he thought it might break him. From the freezing waters of Antarctica to terrifying encounters in Cape Town, he speaks honestly abo...
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December 11, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, author and speaker Rob Parsons shares the extraordinary true story of how one simple act of kindness at Christmas changed his life, and the life of a homeless man named Ronnie, forever.
Rob recounts the moment Ronnie showed up at his door on Christmas Eve with nothing but a frozen chicken and a plastic bag. What began as a one-night offer of shelter turned into a 40-year journey of love, family, and...
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December 4, 2025 • 92 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, singer Jamelia shares the deeply personal story of how she rebuilt her life from scratch after heartbreak and abandonment.
Jamelia opens up about becoming a single mother of four after her husband left her while she was pregnant, and how she found unexpected strength in the love of her daughters. She talks about navigating loneliness, the silence from people she once supported, and how starting ov...
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November 27, 2025 • 80 mins
What if the stories you tell yourself are the only thing standing between you and freedom?
In this episode, Davina sits down with The Mind Architect Peter Crone to explore how our subconscious blueprints shape everything, from our relationships and self-worth to the fears that silently control us. Peter reveals how to let go of old narratives, why your past doesn’t define you, and the surprising truth about feeling "not enough."...
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November 20, 2025 • 60 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, Laura Brown, former editor-in-chief of InStyle, shares her powerful journey from the top of the fashion world to navigating life after being fired.
Laura opens up about the ups and downs of her career, how she rebuilt herself after losing a job, and why getting fired doesn’t have to be the end but rather, a fresh start. She discusses how women often struggle with self-doubt in the workplace, the i...
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November 13, 2025 • 48 mins
To celebrate one extraordinary year of Begin Again, we’ve curated the 6 most unforgettable pieces of advice that have helped our audience, and us, start over. From heartbreak and grief to love, sex, purpose and letting go, this episode is a soul-stirring guide to transformation.
You’ll hear powerful insights from:
Paul C. Brunson on dating and intimacy in midlife
Cindy Gallop on owning your sexual confidence
Robin...
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November 6, 2025 • 77 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, makeup mogul and bestselling author Bobbi Brown takes us through her remarkable journey of reinvention. From building an iconic beauty empire to selling her namesake brand, Bobbi opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career and personal life.
She shares the challenges of stepping away from the company she created and the unexpected freedom that followed. Bobbi discusses her decision to ...
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October 30, 2025 • 88 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, comedian, writer and mother Katherine Ryan opens up about the fierce, funny and sometimes controversial journey that shaped who she is today.
Katherine shares her unfiltered take on feminism, aging, and identity from her early years navigating beauty standards and working at Hooters, to embracing her femininity and her candid thoughts on getting surgery without shame. She speaks openly about her pa...
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October 23, 2025 • 70 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, neuroscientist and author Dr. Tara Swart shares the extraordinary story of losing her husband, Robin and the signs of his presence she’s received from him ever since.
Tara opens up about the deep grief that followed his passing, and how it challenged everything she believed as a scientist. What began as devastation slowly became a spiritual awakening, as Tara started noticing moments that defied e...
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October 16, 2025 • 71 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, bestselling author and podcaster Elizabeth Day opens up about the deeply personal moments that have shaped her journey, from facing the end of a marriage to letting go of the dream of motherhood.
Elizabeth shares how her divorce became a turning point, forcing her to re-evaluate her identity, desires, and the kind of love she truly needed. She speaks candidly about the grief and complexity of fertil...
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October 9, 2025 • 76 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, journalist and menopause campaigner Kate Muir opens up about her personal journey through the menopause and midlife crisis, revealing how these experiences have shaped her life and work.
Kate discusses her groundbreaking work in menopause advocacy, from writing her book to challenging societal taboos around women's health. She shares her own story of navigating the emotional and physical challenge...
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October 2, 2025 • 82 mins
In this powerful episode of Begin Again, Penny Lancaster shares the story behind her extraordinary life, from international model to police officer, mother, and menopause campaigner.
Opening up with raw honesty, Penny revisits the traumatic events that shaped her childhood, including a violent attack at age 12 and a devastating encounter at 17 that she buried for decades. She reflects on how those experiences shaped her confiden...
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September 25, 2025 • 77 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, philosopher and bestselling author Alain de Botton shares a deeply compassionate guide to repairing your love life and building a relationship with yourself that can last a lifetime.
He opens up about his early struggles with belonging, the emotional weight of childhood trauma, and the transformative lessons he’s learned through decades of studying human relationships. Through gentle wisdom and ra...
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September 18, 2025 • 75 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, world-renowned chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver shares the real reason he has fought so hard to change the way we eat and live.
Telling his life story in full, Jamie reflects on growing up in a pub kitchen, navigating school with dyslexia, and rising to fame as a young chef whose cookbooks would go on to sell millions of copies around the world. He opens up about the highs and lows of his career, ...
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September 11, 2025 • 79 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, AI expert and journalist Lara Lewington explores how artificial intelligence is transforming our health for the better.
From wearable tech that tracks your every heartbeat to AI that can detect cancer, depression, and even Alzheimer’s before symptoms show, Lara shares the groundbreaking ways machines are helping humans live longer, healthier lives.
She talks candidly about what the future of healt...
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September 4, 2025 • 74 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, British singer, disco icon, and mother of five Sophie Ellis-Bextor opens up about the unexpected resurgence sparked by Saltburn and how it reconnected her to the song that changed everything, Murder on the Dancefloor.
From topping charts in the early 2000s to performing in her kitchen during lockdown, Sophie shares the real story behind her many reinventions. She talks candidly about the highs of he...
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August 28, 2025 • 65 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, Australian singer songwriter and global pop icon Delta Goodrem shares the deeply personal story behind her sudden and life altering cancer diagnosis at just 18, right as her career was exploding.
From topping charts and starring on Neighbours to waking up in a cold sweat with a terrifying premonition, Delta opens up about the whirlwind that followed. Public scrutiny, treatment in the spotlight, an...
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August 21, 2025 • 72 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, Tulisa Contostavlos, N-Dubz star, solo artist, and the youngest judge in X Factor history, shares the untold truth behind her rise, fall, and rebuilding.
From chart-topping success to a leaked tape, depression, and the 2012 drug sting that nearly destroyed her career, Tulisa opens up about betrayal, media pressure, and the darkest years of her life. She speaks candidly about how those experiences ...
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August 14, 2025 • 66 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, Simon Squibb shares his extraordinary story of overcoming adversity, personal transformation, and resilience. From being kicked out of his home at 15 to navigating the harsh realities of homelessness, Simon reveals how these challenges shaped his path to success.
Simon, best known for his social series What's Your Dream, opens up about the pivotal moments in his life, his struggles with loss, surviv...
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August 7, 2025 • 75 mins
In this episode of Begin Again, Jo Malone CBE opens up about her incredible journey of resilience, transformation, and reinvention. Best known for creating iconic fragrance brands, Jo takes us behind the scenes of her personal battles—from childhood struggles to surviving breast cancer—and how these challenges fuelled her success and growth.
Jo candidly shares how surviving cancer not only reshaped her outlook on life but also spa...
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