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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!

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Begin Again with Davina McCall

“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 

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Begin Again Moments: The Reality of Homelessness

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.

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(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

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David Gandy Becoming The World's Highest Paid Male Model & The Truth About The Manosphere!

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
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Begin Again Moments: Psychedelics

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.

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(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:

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Kate Nash: Why OnlyFans Is Funding My Music Career!

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

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Managing Anxiety: Begin Again Moments

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.

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 (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

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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
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Jason Donovan on The Price Of A Fame & How Fatherhood Changed Everything

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 
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Begin Again Moments: Heal Your Inner Child

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.

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Ruby’s Tour “Absolutely Famous”

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(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

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Episodes 4-6 will be available to stream on 21 March.
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Ruby Wax on Interviewing The World's Most Dangerous Men & Grieving Alan Rickman

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.
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The Secret To True Happiness: Begin Again Moments

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.

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Begin Again Moments: Psychedelics

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