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Begin Again with Davina McCall

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  • Begin Again with Davina McCall

    Narcissism Expert: What Gaslighting Really Looks Like & Why It’s So Hard To Leave!

    21/05/2026 | 1h 18 mins.
    Narcissism doesn’t just damage relationships,  it can make you lose trust in yourself.

    In this episode of Begin Again, psychotherapist and narcissism expert Kathleen Saxton joins Davina to explain what narcissism really is, how gaslighting works, and why the damage can be so hard to recognise when you are still inside it.

    Kathleen breaks down the hidden patterns of narcissistic relationships: the charm, confusion, silent treatment, public/private switch, and the slow erosion of your confidence.

    Davina and Kathleen also explore narcissistic parents, trauma bonds, why leaving can feel impossible, and how growing up around narcissism can make you lose sight of who you really are.

    At its heart, this is a conversation about gaslighting, self-doubt, identity, and the long journey back to trusting yourself again.

    Kathleen Saxton reminds us that beginning again after narcissistic abuse is not about becoming harder. It is about finally learning to believe yourself.

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    (00:00) Intro

    (02:07) What Is A Narcissist?

    (09:26) Identifying A Narcissist

    (15:48) The Different Types Of Narcissists

    (21:57) How Narcissistic Parents Affect Their Children

    (30:08) What Is Gaslighting? Narcissism In Relationships

    (34:18) Shopify Ad

    (35:19) Why Some People Are Attracted To Narcissists

    (43:47) Why It’s So Hard To Leave A Narcissistic Relationship

    (53:15) Narcissism In Kids

    (01:03:29) Why People Go Back To Narcissists

    (01:06:04) Narcissism In The Workplace

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    Begin Again Moments: Life After Loss With Richard E. Grant and Prue Leith

    18/05/2026 | 19 mins.
    Richard E. Grant and Prue Leith share their stories of life after losing the loves of their lives in this weeks Begin Again moments.

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    Trinny Woodall: Why I Finally Stopped Compromising

    14/05/2026 | 1h 21 mins.
    What happens when everyone thinks they know you, but no one sees what you’re really carrying?

    In this episode of Begin Again, Trinny Woodall opens up about the moments that shaped her life, her identity, and the woman she has become. Known for her energy, style, honesty and reinvention, Trinny reflects on the public version of herself people thought they understood, and the private struggles that were happening underneath.

    Trinny shares the truth about addiction, recovery, and the moment she realised she had to want to change her life for herself. After years of trying to hold everything together, she speaks about taking responsibility, starting again, and learning who she really was when everything else had been stripped back.

    This conversation also explores one of the most painful chapters of Trinny’s life: grief after losing Johnny, the father of her daughter. Trinny speaks honestly about the emotional and practical fallout of loss, becoming the person who had to keep things moving, and how selling her house became part of both survival and a new beginning.

    She opens up about ageing, energy, beauty, menopause, and why she refuses to disappear as she gets older. For Trinny, how we present ourselves is not about vanity, but about agency, identity, and asking: who do I want to be today?

    At its heart, this is a conversation about change, grief, self-worth, and finally refusing to live as the version of yourself other people expect. Trinny Woodall is proof that beginning again is not about becoming someone else. It is about finally becoming yourself.

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    (00:00) Intro

    (03:06) How Trinny Became “Trinny”

    (08:07) Trinny’s Upbringing And Relationship With Her Parents

    (11:59) Starting Her First Business At School

    (13:39) Working In The City In A Man’s World

    (19:02) Drug Addiction And Rehab

    (26:49) How Trinny Rebuilt Herself After Rehab

    (29:26) Shopify Ad

    (31:21) Why Self-Image Matters To Trinny

    (35:02) Meeting Susannah Constantine

    (37:53) Miscarriages, IVF And Fertility Struggles

    (41:18) How Trinny Fell Pregnant With Lyla

    (44:43) How Trinny Met Her Husband Johnny

    (52:56) Losing Johnny And Coping With Grief

    (01:01:35) How Trinny London Helped Rebuild Her Life

    (01:08:14) Ageing Disgracefully

    (01:14:02) Trinny’s Advice For Women To Live Happier Lives

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    Begin Again Moments: Your Health Matters!

    11/05/2026 | 25 mins.
    In this powerful episode of Begin Again Moments, we bring together two standout clips from full Begin Again conversations, edited back-to-back around one vital theme: your health matters.

    Julia Bradbury opens up about her personal health journey, sharing how her cancer diagnosis forced her to completely rethink the way she was living, from stress and sugar to the pace of everyday life. She reflects on the changes that helped her rebuild her relationship with her body, her wellbeing, and her future.

    Dr Rangan Chatterjee then explores the importance of preventative medicine, explaining why symptoms are often the result of what’s happening across our nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, environment, and relationships. He shares why knowledge alone isn’t enough to create lasting change, and why understanding the role our habits play is the first step to transforming our health.

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    Beverley Knight: Losing My Best Friend At The Worst Moment Of My Career & How I Found New Purpose!

    07/05/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
    What happens when the dream you built your life around begins to fall apart?

    In this episode of Begin Again, singer, actress, and British soul icon Beverley Knight opens up about the moments that shaped her life, her career, and her purpose. Beverley reflects on the faith, music, resilience, and family foundations that made her who she is.

    Beverley shares the truth behind her journey through the music industry, including the backlash she faced when she refused to stay in one lane. After years of success, how it felt being judged, dismissed, and slowly pushed aside by parts of the industry that once celebrated her. But even in the face of rejection, Beverley kept going.

    This conversation explores one of the most painful chapters of Beverley’s life: losing her best friend Tyrone to HIV. Beverley speaks movingly about their bond, the grief of watching him die, and how his activism inspired her to continue fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. His loss became her purpose.

    She opens up about reinvention, and the career pivot to musical theatre became a new beginning, leading to acclaimed West End roles, Olivier nominations, and a second life on stage.She shares how she almost lost everything to an illness that led to a hysterectomy.

    At its heart, this is a conversation about purpose and refusing to let other people define your ending. Beverley Knight is proof that sometimes the moment people think you are finished is actually the moment you begin again.

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    (00:00) Intro

    (01:22) Why Beverley’s Life In Music Still Matters

    (02:19) How Beverley First Fell In Love With Music

    (05:14) How Faith Shaped Beverly’s Childhood

    (13:01) What Her Parents Faced After Coming To The UK

    (20:52) Why Music Can Still Bring People Together

    (23:07) What Really Happened When Beverley Performed With Prince

    (26:29) Do Health Ad

    (27:44) Saily Ad

    (30:44) Why Beverly’s Pop Album Sparked Backlash

    (38:23) How Tyrone’s HIV Battle Changed Beverly’s Purpose

    (42:44) Why Beverly Kept Fighting For LGBTQ+ Rights Despite The Hate

    (45:13) Shopify Ad

    (47:14) How Musical Theatre Led Beverly To Her Olivier

    (57:22) The Health Scare That Changed Everything

    (01:07:53) What’s Next For Beverley

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About Begin Again with Davina McCall
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/
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