Begin Again with Davina McCall

• Women's Health Expert: It's Not Just Hormones! Why Doctors Get It Wrong For Women. Dr. Hazel Wallace

  In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with women's health expert Dr. Hazel Wallace to have the candid conversation too many women are still waiting to hear. Hazel opens up about the personal loss that led her into medicine, why she made the bold decision to freeze her eggs, and how her own health struggles reshaped her career. Together, they unpack the systemic issues that continue to leave women misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and overlooked in healthcare. From PCOS and painful periods to fertility, hormones, and beyond—this is an eye-opening and empowering conversation that challenges what we've been taught to accept as 'normal.' With raw honesty and hard facts, Hazel shines a light on what every woman deserves to know about her body. 🎙️ Drop a comment: What part of Hazel’s story resonated with you the most? Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod   Buy 'It's Not Just a Period' NOW: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Just-Period-Reclaim-Hormones/dp/1035049597 (00:00) Intro   (00:00:56) Davina Intro   (00:01:53) Meeting Hazel and Her Background   (00:02:56) Losing Her Dad and Starting a Career in Medicine   (00:08:35) Finding Reliable Health Advice Online   (00:11:43) Leaving Medicine to Study Nutrition   (00:13:37) Why I Chose to Freeze My Eggs   (00:16:57) What You Need to Know About Egg Freezing   (00:21:16) How to Talk About Fertility With Others   (00:22:35) How and Why Women Are Overlooked in Medicine   (00:31:04) Understanding a PCOS Diagnosis   (00:35:16) More Than Just a Period: Rethinking Menstrual Health   (00:39:59) What Hazel Discovered Through Her Research   (00:43:39) Thank You to Hazel   (00:44:27) Davina Outro   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Jamie Theakston: How a Cancer Diagnosis Made Me Live Life to the Fullest

  In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with broadcaster Jamie Theakston to discuss his deeply personal cancer journey. Jamie opens up about the difficult moment he shared his diagnosis with his wife and sons and reflects on the impact of losing his mother and his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Through this honest conversation, Jamie reveals how these life challenges prompted him to embrace each day with greater purpose and presence. With courage and vulnerability, he shares the strength he’s found in family, love, and facing adversity head-on. 🎙️ Drop a comment: What part of Jamie’s story moved you the most? www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod 00:00 Intro (00:01:09) Growing Up and Overcoming Shyness (00:04:32) Becoming a Presenter: Jamie Theakston’s Journey (00:17:07) Working with Zoe Ball and Live and Kicking Days (00:20:56) Landing the Heart Breakfast Show (00:21:59) Jamie on Meeting His Wife and Marriage (00:25:48) Facing a Cancer Diagnosis: Jamie’s Story (00:36:50) Surgery, Survival Rates, and Cancer Screenings (00:41:32) Jamie on the Possibility of Losing His Voice (00:44:47) Recovery and Planning for the Future (00:55:40) How Cancer Changed Jamie’s Appreciation for Life (00:59:47) Jamie on Losing His Mum (01:05:34) Jamie on Family and His Dad’s Dementia (01:16:10) The Future and Shifting Perspective (01:22:47) Radio Wife Amanda Holden (01:25:10) Davina's Takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Leading Sex Expert Tracey Cox on How to Have the Best Sex of Your Life!

  In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with internationally renowned sex and relationships expert Tracey Cox for a bold and enlightening conversation about the myths that sabotage our most intimate connections. Tracey shares decades of insight into what really drives desire, why so many couples lose their spark, and how outdated beliefs about sex, orgasms, and aging are quietly damaging our relationships. With honesty, humour, and hard truths, she explains how midlife can be the beginning of your best sex yet — if you’re willing to unlearn what you’ve been taught. Together, Davina and Tracey explore the psychology of attraction, the silent killers of intimacy, and the emotional blocks that stop us from asking for what we want in bed. They uncover how shame, performance pressure, and unspoken expectations hold us back — and what it really takes to feel empowered, connected, and satisfied. This is a conversation about rewriting the rules, reclaiming your pleasure, and reimagining what intimacy can look like at any age. Brave, liberating, and packed with wisdom — Tracey’s message is a wake-up call to anyone who wants more from their love life. 📢 We’d love to hear from you: What’s one sex myth you’re ready to leave behind? Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (00:00) Intro   (01:54) Meet Tracey Cox: Sex & Relationships Expert   (03:34) How to Talk to Kids About Sex   (15:14) Rethinking the Orgasm Experience   (20:11) Is Porn Numbing Our Sexual Desire?   (23:00) Keeping Your Sex Life Alive Long-Term   (37:35) Vaginal Health Essentials Every Woman Should Know   (41:42) Facing Bedroom Performance Pressure   (43:04) Erotica, Fantasy, and Reigniting Desire   (49:24) Understanding 'Sexless' Relationships   (56:30) Spontaneous vs. Planned Sex: What Works Best?   (58:54) Love Languages Decoded for Better Intimacy   (1:02:07) Sex After 50: What Changes and What Doesn’t   (1:06:11) Inside Open Relationships: Polyamory & More   (1:14:58) Lubrication Myths Busted and Facts That Matter   (1:19:47) Men's Libido, Testosterone & Sexual Health   (1:24:38) What Viagra Really Does (and Doesn’t)   (1:27:32) Can You Truly Recover from Cheating?   (1:33:52) Tracey’s Top 5 Game-Changing Sex Tips   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Happiness Expert: It’s Not Too Late To ReInvent Yourself, 5 Steps To A Better Life! With Robin Sharma

  In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with world-renowned happiness expert, bestselling author, and leadership coach Robin Sharma for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about how we can all live more meaningful, joyful lives. Robin shares the transformative lessons that reshaped his own path — from breaking free of fear and self-doubt, to embracing silence, journaling, spiritual practice, and daily routines as tools for happiness and self-mastery. With his signature mix of depth and clarity, he explains how small shifts in mindset and behaviour can lead to radical change — no matter your age or stage in life. Together, Davina and Robin explore the truth about reinvention, the neuroscience of fulfilment, and the emotional power of letting go of what no longer serves you. They unpack how to parent with purpose, create space for stillness, and age with intention and grace — while staying connected to your deepest values. This is a conversation about starting over, showing up, and choosing joy on purpose. Grounded, inspiring, and rich with wisdom — Robin’s message is a timely reminder that it’s never too late to begin again. 📢 We’d love to hear from you: What’s one habit you’ll adopt to boost your happiness after listening? Robin’s mentoring programme The Deep Magic of Daily Consistency, is available now with 10% off for Begin Again Listeners at: https://bolindaoriginals.supercast.com/?coupon=DAVINA Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod   (00:00) Intro (01:02) Robin’s Life Transformation (02:23) A Special Gift for Davina (03:24) Faith and Bold Life Choices (08:20) Starting Over in Midlife (09:41) 5 Questions to Start Your Day (13:22) Rewire Your Brain for New Thinking (17:26) Managing Stress and Recovery (20:43) Digital Detox and Boundaries (32:31) Indeed Ad (34:04) Overcoming Victim Mindset (38:03) Letting Go of the Past (43:54) Purposeful Parenting (48:50) Robin’s Morning MVP Routine (54:40) Spirituality and Daily Prayer (56:50) How Words Shape Self-Belief (1:02:52) Journaling for Mental Clarity (1:07:04) Fitness and Health Habits (1:12:39) Power of Silence (1:14:17) Aging Gracefully (1:27:05) Robin’s Advice on Love (1:39:03) Davina’s Takeaways Sponsored by: Indeed - https://indeed.com/beginagain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• "The Guilty Feminist": Transgender Rights: The Conversation We Should Be Having!

  In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with the brilliant Deborah Frances-White — comedian, author, and host of The Guilty Feminist — for a raw and courageous conversation about truth, identity, and the power of difficult conversations. Deborah opens up about her early life in a high-control religious group and the journey of breaking free from the Jehovah’s Witnesses to forge a new life on her own terms. She shares the challenges of navigating identity, belonging, and voice — and how comedy became both a lifeline and a catalyst for change. Drawing on her new book Six Conversations We’re Scared to Have, Deborah reveals why the hardest conversations — about religion, race, gender, money, and grief — are the ones that have the power to transform us. She shares practical insights for tackling the conversations we often avoid, and how facing discomfort with honesty can lead to deeper connection, freedom, and growth. This is a conversation about reclaiming your story, challenging silence, and daring to speak the unspeakable. It’s honest, funny, fearless — and an invitation to live with more courage and compassion. 📢 Drop a comment: What’s your biggest takeaway?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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