Begin Again with Davina McCall
Begin Again
Begin Again with Davina McCall is your reminder to live a life that you love!
We’re all guilty of staying inside our comfort zone. We’ve convinced ourselves to settle, to accept our lot in life, that it’s too late, too scary, too much.
But what if you could approach change in your life differently? What if you could be excited about stepping outside of your comfort zone? What if you gave yourself permission to reinvent yourself?
Every week, Davina grabs you by the hands and sits you down on the big green sofa for honest, personal conversations with the people who chose change. These are national treasures, everyday heroes, and leading experts, who help you step outside of your comfort zone, embrace reinvention, and get excited about what comes next.
Begin Again is a space where both big changes and small shifts are celebrated as a chance to grow, rediscover yourself, and start again.
So come on in, get comfortable, and join Davina in Britain’s living room where you get to begin again and again and again!
Instagram: @beginagain
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davina-mccall-82204a19b/
We’re all guilty of staying inside our comfort zone. We’ve convinced ourselves to settle, to accept our lot in life, that it’s too late, too scary, too much.
But what if you could approach change in your life differently? What if you could be excited about stepping outside of your comfort zone? What if you gave yourself permission to reinvent yourself?
Every week, Davina grabs you by the hands and sits you down on the big green sofa for honest, personal conversations with the people who chose change. These are national treasures, everyday heroes, and leading experts, who help you step outside of your comfort zone, embrace reinvention, and get excited about what comes next.
Begin Again is a space where both big changes and small shifts are celebrated as a chance to grow, rediscover yourself, and start again.
So come on in, get comfortable, and join Davina in Britain’s living room where you get to begin again and again and again!
Instagram: @beginagain
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davina-mccall-82204a19b/
Episodes
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Mar 30, 2026 • 8min
The Secret To True Happiness: Begin Again Moments
Robin Sharma, leadership expert and author, shares practical routines like a five-question morning maximizer and a '25 summers' lens to sharpen priorities. Gail McNeill, author and speaker, tells how selling her house and drastic decluttering led to unexpected freedom. They discuss living with less, daily rituals for clarity, and connecting to mortality to live more intentionally.
Mar 27, 2026 • 6min
We Put Kittens On A Podcast... Begin Again Moments
A surprise room full of kittens causes playful chaos and joyful reactions. The team names kittens, laughs through cute mayhem, and savors the therapeutic fun. Short, lighthearted moments highlight gratitude and cheeky banter.
Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 11min
“The Pussycat Doll Saved Me” Kimberly Wyatt Opens Up About Her Traumatic Past…
Kimberley Wyatt, dancer and former Pussycat Dolls star turned dance teacher and academy founder. She talks about surviving childhood abuse, how dance became her therapy, the pressures and reinvention within the Dolls, reclaiming her narrative through Beautiful Movement, and balancing motherhood, teaching, and a planned comeback.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 14min
What Happens After Your Kids leave home?: Begin Again Moments
Mel Robbins, author and motivational coach offering practical relationship and parenting strategies. Dearbhla Mescal, a parent reflecting on the shift to adult children. They explore adjusting to independence, balancing closeness with autonomy, communication and boundaries, and the 'let them' approach to letting young adults learn while staying connected.
Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 16min
Joel Dommett: Why Loving My Life Terrifies Me!
Joel Dommett, comedian and TV presenter known for The Masked Singer, reflects on a long grind to success and the surprising fears that come with joy. He talks about the show that changed his career, the messy catfish scandal that became material, and how fatherhood shifted his perspective and introduced a new vulnerability.
Mar 13, 2026 • 35min
Mother's Day Special: Begin Again Moments
Rita Ora, singer-actress who celebrates the joys and hurdles of step-parenting. Katie Piper, campaigner and author who survived an acid attack and speaks about slow, steady recovery and her mother’s support. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, singer-songwriter who reflects on motherhood, family life, and her Kitchen Disco livestreams during lockdown. They share heartfelt, personal conversations about parenting and healing.
Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 31min
DJ Fat Tony: Surviving My Darkest Years & What Recovery Really Looks Like
DJ Fat Tony, a British DJ and nightlife figure who wrote candidly about addiction and recovery, narrates his journey from London club life to confronting childhood trauma. He discusses sex, alcohol and drug addictions, an HIV diagnosis, therapy and the slow work of sobriety. The conversation focuses on survival, rebuilding trust, relationships that helped him heal, and what true recovery looks like.
Mar 9, 2026 • 23min
What Happens When You Lose Your Sense of Self?: Begin Again Moments
Tom Davis, comedian and actor who stepped away from stand-up while battling anxiety and imposter feelings. Professor Steve Peters, psychiatrist and author of The Chimp Paradox, who explains the human, chimp and computer model. They talk about losing your stage persona and self-belief, how alcohol and pressure affected performance, and practical brain-training tools like pausing reactions and daily mental clearances.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 20min
How To Have The Best Sex Of Your Life (again, and again and again!)
Cindy Gallop, sex educator and founder of Make Love Not Porn, shares bold, practical takes on sexual agency and communication. She discusses dressing for confidence, lifelong sex education, normalizing pleasure, using clear communication to get what you want, navigating sex after menopause, and exploring polyamory and new kinks safely. Short, direct, and empowering conversation.
Mar 1, 2026 • 21min
Falling In Love: Begin Again Moments
Mel Schilling, relationship expert known for practical guidance on lasting partnerships. Richard E. Grant, actor and writer reflecting on love, grief and keeping connection alive. They discuss deepening emotional bonds, how memory and writing sustain intimacy, the four pillars of love, consent as ongoing practice, and practical exercises to clarify shared values.
