Begin Again with Davina McCall

In this episode of Begin Again Moments, Davina is joined by award-winning writer Caitlin Moran and acclaimed journalist and author, Eleanor Mills, for two uplifting conversations about finding happiness, rediscovering yourself and learning to live a more hopeful life.

Caitlin shares the small but powerful changes that can transform how we feel about our lives. From finding joy in everyday moments and reconnecting with the people around us, to embracing community and doing things for others, she explores how we can feel less anxious, more connected and fall back in love with the world around us.

Then, Eleanor opens up about navigating the challenges of midlife and discovering who you really want to be. She shares why it's never too late to make a change, how to rediscover the things you once loved and why even our darkest chapters can lead to extraordinary new beginnings.

Together, these conversations are a reminder that happiness isn't always found in the big things. Sometimes, it's about changing our perspective, finding purpose and giving ourselves permission to begin again.

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What if the secret to a happier life isn’t controlling what happens to you, but changing how you respond?

In this inspiring episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with bestselling author and Daily Stoic creator Ryan Holiday to explore how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help us find calm, courage and purpose when life feels overwhelming.

Ryan explains why so much of our anxiety, anger and unhappiness comes from focusing on things we can’t control, and how the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and Seneca can help us face life’s challenges differently.

Together, Davina and Ryan explore how to let go of regret, overcome procrastination, build emotional resilience, and use journaling to make more intentional choices. They also discuss why accepting our mortality can help us feel more alive, and why Stoicism isn’t about shutting down our emotions, but learning how to respond with greater wisdom.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:32) Selling 10 Million Books Worldwide

(04:31) How Stoicism Changes Our View Of Death

(09:45) Stoic Parenting: Learning To Let Go

(12:02) The Power Of Apologising

(13:59) Ryan On Dropping Out Of University

(16:58) Where Can Young Men Find Guidance Today

(18:30) How Stoic Philosophy Changes With Age

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(23:20) Why Ancient Stoicism Still Applies To Modern Life

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(39:19) How Stoicism Helps You Learn From Mistakes & Overcome Regret

(46:22) Ryan's Favourite Stoic Philosophers

(47:08) The Obstacle Is The Way: Overcoming Adversity

(50:40) Ryan's Book Recommendations

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In this episode of Begin Again Moments, Davina brings together two heartfelt conversations with the late Married at First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling and Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith, exploring why it's never too late to find love, rebuild trust and open your heart to new beginnings.

Mel Schilling shares her expert dating advice for finding love after heartbreak, overcoming the fear of rejection and rediscovering your self-worth. From navigating dating apps to understanding what you truly deserve in a relationship, Mel reveals why learning to love yourself is the first step towards finding someone new.

Prue Leith shares the beautiful, unexpected story of falling in love with her husband John at 70, reminding us that romance, connection and happiness have no age limit.

A hopeful reminder that no matter your age or what you've been through, it's never too late to love and be loved.

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What if life's biggest setbacks are actually blessings in disguise?

In this hilarious episode of Begin Again, comedian, actress and writer Daisy May Cooper joins Davina McCall to share the extraordinary journey behind her success, and the personal struggles that have shaped her life.

Best known for creating the hit BBC comedy This Country with her brother Charlie Cooper, Daisy opens up about growing up with very little money, her difficult experience at drama school, and the years of rejection and self-doubt that nearly ended her career before it began.

She also reflects on her parents’ unexpected separation, her changing relationship with her mum, and how family heartbreak has brought surprising opportunities for healing, growth and new beginnings.

Davina and Daisy also explore their belief in the supernatural, experiences with psychics and spirituality, and why learning to trust your intuition can change your life.

This is a beautiful conversation about resilience, family, trusting yourself, finding hope and believing that even when life falls apart, something wonderful might still be waiting.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:51) A Surprise For Daisy

(02:47) Davina's Gift For Daisy

(03:13) Daisy's New Book 'What Took You So Long'

(06:15) Her Parents Divorce

(09:39) A Letter From Daisy's Mum

(14:19) Her Traumatic 3 Years At RADA Drama School

(19:00) Starting Writing With Charlie

(21:43) Monzo GBL Ad

(24:07) Creating 'This Country'

(33:00) The Reception To 'This Country'

(35:08) Working With Her Brother & Dad

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(40:26) Experiences With The Supernatural

(45:11) Daisy Gives A Tarot Reading

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Could you be at risk of a heart attack without even knowing it - and are the risk factors different for women?

In this special episode of Begin Again, created in partnership with British Heart Foundation, Davina McCall meets heart attack survivor Louise McGill and cardiologist and British Heart Foundation-funded researcher Dr Rouchelle Sriranjan-Rothwell to explore what every woman should know about heart health.

Louise was just 45 when she had a heart attack, despite being considered low risk after a recent health check. She shares the symptoms she initially mistook for indigestion, the moment she kissed her young daughters goodbye, and how surviving changed her relationship with life itself.

Davina also speaks to Dr Sriranjan-Rothwell who explains why cardiovascular disease in women is too often misunderstood, the connection between menopause and cardiovascular health, and why factors including cholesterol, blood pressure and pregnancy history could matter when understanding a woman’s risk. She also reveals how British Heart Foundation-funded research is working to detect silent heart disease earlier and build a better understanding of women’s cardiovascular health.

This is an emotional and potentially lifesaving conversation about heart attack symptoms in women, menopause, cardiovascular disease, recovery, medical research and the importance of listening to your body.

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00:00 Intro

01:09 Louise's Story

02:27 The Warning Signs Before Her Heart Attack

04:18 What A Heart Attack Really Feels Like

06:24 Having A Stent Fitted

10:31 Recovering Through Cardiac Rehab

11:19 Why Louise Is Grateful For Her Heart Attack

12:42 A Letter From Louise's Husband

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18:21 Why Heart Disease Is So Dangerous for Women

20:45 The SHE-HEALS Women's Heart Health Study

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How do you begin again after losing someone who was a huge part of your life?

In this heartfelt episode of Begin Again, Hairy Bikers star Si King joins Davina McCall for a conversation about grief, friendship, love and finding purpose after the heartbreaking loss of his best friend and TV partner, Dave Myers.

Si opens up about the extraordinary bond he shared with Dave, from their first meeting to building the beloved Hairy Bikers together, and the devastating reality of watching his closest friend battle cancer. He reflects on navigating life without Dave and how he's slowly learning to embrace a new chapter while keeping Dave's memory alive.

He also shares his own remarkable journey of resilience, from losing his father at just eight years old to surviving a life-threatening brain aneurysm, experiencing a mental health breakdown and learning to rebuild his life.

Alongside these personal moments, Si discusses the healing power of food, family and community, his passion for bringing people together, and the exciting new projects giving him renewed purpose and joy.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:14) Si's new cookbook 'Proper Home Cooking'

(06:53) Losing His Dad At 8 Years Old

(10:29) How Grief Led Him To Motorbikes

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(19:29) Working With Ant & Dec

(24:09) How Si Met Dave Myers

(31:00) What Brought Si & Dave Together

(33:08) How The Hairy Bikers Began

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(35:53) Opening His Own Restaurant

(39:48) Processing Dave's Death

(41:26) Finding Out Dave Had Cancer

(44:35) Life After Losing Dave

(45:09) Si's Brain Aneurysm

(46:37) Divorce And Staying Friends With His Ex-Wife

(57:01) Starting A YouTube Channel

(59:25) His New Business

(01:00:18) What's Next For Si?

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In this episode of Begin Again Moments, two powerful conversations explore the importance of discomfort, why we’ve become so afraid of difficult things and how embracing life’s challenges can help us grow stronger, happier and more resilient.

Buddhist monk and meditation teacher Gelong Thubten joins Davina to explore why modern life has left us in a crisis of comfort, how our constant pursuit of happiness can leave us feeling unfulfilled and why learning to accept uncomfortable emotions could be the key to finding inner peace.

Bestselling author and personal development expert Robin Sharma shares why meaningful change is never easy, how stepping outside your comfort zone can unlock your true potential and why the most rewarding things in life often require us to do the hardest work.

Together, they explore the relationship between stress and personal growth, the importance of rest and recovery, and why facing discomfort rather than avoiding it can transform the way we approach life. A hopeful reminder that struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing, and sometimes the most difficult moments are the ones that help us become who we’re meant to be.

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How do you find love again after losing the person you wanted to spend the rest of your life with?

In this deeply moving episode of Begin Again, legendary British television writer Russell T Davies joins Davina McCall to reflect on his extraordinary life creating some of Britain’s most groundbreaking television, from Doctor Who and Queer as Folk to It’s a Sin and Years and Years.

Russell opens up about growing up gay in Swansea, how he found belonging through youth theatre, and how friendship, identity and the AIDS crisis shaped his writing.

We also hear the story of his 20-year relationship with his late husband Andrew and his eight-year battle with brain cancer.

This is a beautiful conversation about grief, continuing bonds with those we’ve lost, and unexpectedly finding love again without leaving the love that came before behind.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:41) Russell And Davina's Friendship

(03:35) When His Mother Was Sectioned

(07:36) Russell's New Book 'The Queerest of Folk'

(08:35) Being A Young Doctor Who Fan

(11:00) On Realising He Was Gay

(14:25) The Inspiration Behind 'It's a Sin'

(17:31) A Letter For Russell

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(21:35) On Making 'It's a Sin'

(28:17) How 'Queer as Folk' Came To Be

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(37:04) Making 'Tip Toe' with Alan Cumming and David Morrissey

(44:01) A Letter From Kate Bush

(45:57) On Making 'Years and Years'

(48:30) Meeting His Husband

(50:46) After His Husband's Cancer Diagnosis

(59:16) His Husband's Death

(01:04:42) On Finding Love Again

(01:07:58) Writing Doctor Who

(01:11:52) His Writing Process

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October is Menopause Awareness Month, so for this week’s episode of Begin Again Moments, Penny Lancaster and Natalie Imbruglia join Davina McCall to explore the reality of perimenopause and menopause, and why no woman should ever feel ashamed of what she’s going through.

Penny opens up about experiencing anxiety, rage, hot flushes and the unsettling feeling of no longer recognising herself. She shares how her menopause symptoms were initially mistaken for depression, the impact they had on her family life and how conversations with other women finally helped her understand what was happening.

Natalie reflects on her own experience of perimenopause, from anxiety and changes in her emotions to the shame women can feel when they suddenly don’t feel like themselves. She explains why speaking openly about menopause became so important to her, helping to remove the stigma for the women coming next.

Together, they explore HRT, menopause symptoms, female identity and the power of women supporting women through this life-changing transition – reminding us that menopause isn’t simply an ending, but the beginning of your best chapter yet.

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What happens when both of your parents receive life-changing diagnoses within weeks of each other?

In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with Dame Meera Syal.

Meera shares the gruelling reality of caring for her mother after her cancer diagnosis while her father was living with Alzheimer’s, describing dementia as a “slow, long goodbye” and reflecting on how her family found strength, support and moments of connection through an incredibly difficult 12 years.

She also opens up about growing up British Asian, feeling like a misfit, and nearly giving up on acting when she couldn’t see anyone like herself on screen.

From ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ and ‘The Kumars at No. 42’ to becoming a writer, actor and comedian, Meera explains why telling your truth can help others feel less alone.

The conversation also explores divorce, co-parenting, the unexpected possibilities of an empty nest, surviving assault, and staying resilient throughout life’s ups and downs.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:17) Getting Her Damehood

(08:16) Meera As A Misfit Child

(10:31) Studying At Manchester University

(12:22) The Importance Of Gratitude

(19:20) Monzo GBL Ad

(20:51) British Heart Foundation Ad

(22:02) The Play That Changed Her Life

(26:32) Her New Book 'Vigilauntie'

(34:04) Making 'Goodness Gracious Me'

(38:22) Monzo 90 Days Ad

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(43:17) Married At 25

(45:57) Staying Friends After Divorce

(50:41) Having Her Second Child In Her 40s

(53:07) Her Marriage To Sanjeev

(58:57) The Reality Of Caring For Two Sick Parents

(01:06:29) Speaking Out About Sexual Assault

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In this episode of Begin Again Moments, we explore how better communication can help couples navigate conflict and find their way back to each other.

Relationship therapist Karen Doherty and relationship expert Paul C. Brunson join Davina McCall to share practical advice for navigating arguments, understanding your partner’s triggers and communicating with more kindness, honesty and empathy.

Karen explains why seemingly small frustrations can become emotional triggers in a relationship, how repeated arguments can slowly wear away at intimacy, and why choosing the right moment for difficult conversations can make all the difference.

Paul explores how couples can rebuild struggling relationships through therapy, self-reflection and better communication. He shares a simple but powerful way to approach conflict: instead of seeing an argument as you versus your partner, learn to see yourselves as a team facing the problem together.

Both conversations offer hopeful, practical relationship advice for anyone wanting to feel closer, communicate better and protect the love that’s still there.

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Do the moments that feel like they’re breaking you actually shape who you’re meant to become?

In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with broadcaster, author, and entrepreneur Jake Humphrey for an honest conversation about failure, bullying, masculinity, fatherhood and learning to define success differently.

Jake opens up about the loneliness of being bullied at school, failing his A-levels and being told by the BBC, “we don’t employ people like you”, experiences that ultimately helped shape his extraordinary broadcasting career.

He also reflects on the pressures facing men today, why he believes young men are being led towards dark corners of the internet, and how empathy, vulnerability and honest conversations can offer a different vision of masculinity.

From the powerful influence of his father to becoming a dad himself, Jake shares what parenting has taught him about being present, letting children fail, prioritising what really matters and creating a safe space for them to talk.

This is a hopeful conversation about resilience, parenting, masculinity, success and discovering that most of life’s hardest moments lead us towards something extraordinary.

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(01:10) Why Service Matters

(07:23) Learning From Older Generations

(09:59) How Bullying Shaped Him

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(20:33) From Kids’ TV to Sport

(24:27) His Grandmother’s Suicide

(27:07) Failing His O-Levels

(31:10) His Take on the Manosphere

(39:51) Monzo 90 Days Ad

(41:00) British Heart Foundation Ad

(45:13) The Joy of Being a Dad

(46:54) What Really Matters in Life

(54:19) A Letter From His Daughter

(58:02) Embracing Embarrassment

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In this episode of Begin Again Moments, Simon Squibb and psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton examine how the behaviour of a parent can shape the person you become long after childhood is over.

Simon shares the reality of growing up with a mother he describes as a narcissist, from being left to find his own way home at eight years old to being kicked out of home at 15, shortly after his father died. Now, as a parent himself, he reflects on the experiences he once accepted as normal.

Kathleen helps unpack what happens psychologically when a child grows up around narcissism, addiction or unpredictable behaviour. As Davina reflects on her own relationship with her mother, they discuss why children learn to keep the peace, adapt themselves to their parents and sometimes lose touch with who they really are in the process.

Both conversations examine the difficult work of revisiting childhood as an adult: recognising when something wasn’t okay, understanding why we instinctively defend our parents, and beginning to reconnect with the person we were before we learned to adapt in order to be accepted.

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How can you really support someone you love when they’re going through unimaginable loss?

In this moving episode of Begin Again, Mint Velvet co-founder Liz Houghton joins Davina McCall and shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son Will after a cycling accident, and the moment she learned his injuries were unsurvivable.

She opens up about those final weeks together, Will’s decision to become an organ donor, and why knowing his organs helped save 12 other lives has become such an important part of his legacy.

Liz also explains what grieving families really need from the people around them, why saying their loved one’s name matters, why silence can hurt more than an imperfect attempt to reach out, and how she and her family learned to grieve differently while staying connected.

Alongside her extraordinary personal story, Liz reflects on building Mint Velvet from her kitchen table after suddenly losing her 20-year career, balancing business with motherhood, and creating a company rooted in trust, friendship and purpose.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:04) Davina's Gratitude For Mint Velvet And Liz

(02:02) Working For Topshop

(04:20) Leaving Her First Fashion Job After 20 Years

(05:55) Starting Mint Velvet

(10:36) Balancing Entrepreneurship And Motherhood

(12:34) Garnier Ad

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(21:36) Getting The Call About Her Son's Accident

(29:15) Donating His Organs

(32:43) How Her Son Lives On

(36:49) Monzo 90 Days Ad

(37:59) Check In On Those Who Are Grieving

(39:30) What To Do And Say With Someone Who Is Grieving

(45:01) Grieving As A Family

(52:33) Reaching Out To Her Son's Organ Recipients

(54:38) Fixing The Problems With Organ Donation

(57:56) How Liz's Donor Initiative Lives On

(01:02:51) A Letter To Liz

(01:05:19) Her Son's Foundation

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In this episode of Begin Again Moments, two powerful conversations explore what happens when you hit rock bottom and how you begin to rebuild your life.

Sarah Hiscox and Trinny Woodall open up about their experiences of addiction, the moments they realised their lives had become unmanageable and what it really took to choose recovery.

Sarah reflects on losing her marriage and children as her heroin addiction took hold, while Trinny shares her experience of rehab, relapse, and finally reaching the point where she was ready to get sober.

Together, they explore why hitting rock bottom can look different for everyone, why you have to be ready to change and the difficult journey of rebuilding your life after addiction.

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How do we find hope when the world feels increasingly overwhelming?

In this episode of Begin Again, Caitlin Moran joins Davina McCall for a funny, moving and hopeful conversation about love, anxiety, feminism, loneliness and finding your way back to joy.

Caitlin opens up about experiencing her first panic attack at 13, after revealing her family were living on benefits, and how anxiety became the fuel that drove her extraordinary career.

Decades later, she reached breaking point and realised: “I can’t be this scared anymore.” She shares how she finally broke up with anxiety and why she wishes she had done it 30 years earlier.

She and Davina also explore the growing crisis facing men, why loneliness and social media are leaving us disconnected, and the simple changes Caitlin believes can help us feel hopeful again, from putting down our phones to reconnecting with our communities.

Caitlin also reflects on growing up poor, writing her first novel as a teenager, her 33-year relationship with husband Pete, and the extraordinary night she went clubbing with Lady Gaga.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:11) Caitlin's New Book

(03:22) The Impact Of "How To Be A Woman"

(06:09) Foreseeing The Masculinity Crisis

(09:15) Being An Enthusiast vs. A Critic

(12:01) Writing About Hope

(13:00) The Value Of In-Person Connection

(18:56) Monzo GBL Ad

(20:27) Developing Anxiety At 13

(24:50) Learning To Write

(27:03) The Journey Out Of Poverty

(31:57) Her First Publishing Deal

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(36:23) Caitlin's 'How To Be Hopeful' List

(43:11) Do This To Improve Your Own Happiness

(52:05) Clubbing In Berlin With Lady Gaga

(57:37) Finally Getting Over Anxiety

(01:02:49) Her 26 Year Marriage

(01:08:40) Inclusive Forms Of Feminism

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Gary Lineker and Patsy Kensit join Davina for a special Moments episode about marriage, love and life.

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What happens when you stop seeing your hardest tests as failures and begin to see them as a life well lived?

In this episode of Begin Again, Gary Lineker joins Davina McCall for a deeply personal conversation about fatherhood, relationships, football, leaving the BBC and learning to embrace change.

Gary opens up about the terrifying moment his son George was diagnosed with leukaemia at just six weeks old, the fear his family lived with during seven months at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and why they “could never relax” even after returning home.

He also reflects on his two marriages and challenges the idea that divorce means failure. Gary reveals why he considers both marriages a success, how he has remained close to his ex-wives, and why, after years of being single, he has become comfortable with his own company, while remaining open to finding love again.

After 30 years at the BBC and 25 years presenting Match of the Day, Gary shares what it feels like to step into a new chapter, why life outside the BBC means no longer “treading on eggshells”, and how he built Goalhanger into a hugely successful podcast business.

From his father quietly believing in his football talent to becoming a dad himself, this is a warm and moving conversation about family, divorce, love, resilience, career change and finding the courage to begin again.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:28) Gary’s Latest TV Show

(05:35) How Gary Built Goalhanger From the Ground Up

(10:56) Gary’s Son George’s Battle With Leukemia

(18:35) Monzo GBL Ad

(20:06) How Gary’s Childhood Led Him to Football

(23:19) How Harry Kane Broke Gary’s Record

(24:50) Why Gary Ended His Football Career

(29:35) Monzo 90 Days Ad

(30:42) How Gary Made the Leap Into TV

(36:05) How Gary Became the Face of Match of the Day

(39:57) Why Gary Left the BBC for Netflix

(42:18) What Gary Really Thinks of England’s World Cup Performance

(45:09) Why Gary Wants the Super-Rich to Pay More Tax

(47:11) How Two Marriages and Divorces Played Out in the Public Eye

(51:34) Why Gary Is Still Single

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In this episode of Begin Again Moments, we bring together two powerful conversations about confidence, self-belief and finding the courage to become who you truly are.

Confidence expert Susie Moore shares the secrets to building inner confidence and explains why self-belief is something we can create, rather than something we are simply born with.

Eleanor Mills reflects on her own journey of rediscovering confidence in midlife, sharing how letting go of expectations and embracing who she really is helped her step into a new chapter of life.

Together, these moments explore what it takes to trust yourself, find your voice and build the confidence to begin again.

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What happens when the life everyone sees as extraordinary has been shaped by trauma, loss and the constant need to survive?

In this episode of Begin Again, Patsy Kensit joins Davina for an emotional and deeply personal conversation about childhood fame, love, grief, PTSD, motherhood, addiction, losing everything and finding the strength to start again.

Patsy looks back on an extraordinary life in the spotlight: beginning her career at just four years old in The Great Gatsby, becoming one of Britain’s most recognisable young stars, working alongside Hollywood icons and finding herself at the centre of 80s and 90s pop culture. She shares unforgettable stories from Lethal Weapon 2, meeting David Bowie and the surreal experiences that came with growing up famous.

But behind the success was a childhood filled with fear. Patsy opens up about being told at six years old that her mother could die, growing up with a father who was repeatedly in prison, and the secrets she carried to protect her family. She reveals how a PTSD diagnosis decades later finally helped her understand the sadness, depression and fear she had lived with for most of her life.

She also reflects honestly on love and marriage, including her relationship with Liam Gallagher and the pressure of becoming one half of one of the most famous couples of the 90s. Patsy explains how the relationship became “bigger than me”, why she felt she lost part of who she was, and how becoming a mother ultimately forced her life to change.

Now, after losing her home and everything she had financially, Patsy is rebuilding from scratch. As she returns to Emmerdale more than 20 years after first playing Sadie King, she reflects on survival, gratitude, getting older and why, after everything life has thrown at her, she still chooses to see each new day as another chance to begin again.

This is a conversation about fame, family, grief, identity, survival and what it really means to find yourself again.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:17) Returning to Emmerdale After Years Away

(05:17) A PTSD Diagnosis and the Childhood Fear That Never Left

(08:56) Growing Up With a Father in and out of Prison

(11:30) The Reality of Life as a Child Star

(14:04) Davian Reads Your Stories (Monzo Ad)

(16:40) Behind the Scenes of Lethal Weapon 2

(26:34) Clubbing at 14 at the Famous WAG Club

(29:24) Memories of Working With David Bowie

(31:55) Marrying First Husband Dan Donovan

(33:13) Davina tries Monzo (Ad)

(34:21) Garnier Ad

(38:19) The Deep Importance of Marriage

(42:38) Meeting Jim Kerr and Their Relationship

(49:19) Losing Her Mother and Coping With Grief

(57:13) Inside a Turbulent Relationship With Liam Gallagher

(01:01:10) Alcohol, Addiction and Finding AA

(01:02:49) Living With Depression and PTSD

(01:06:41) Hysterectomy and the Reality of Perimenopause

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