One mother’s journey to self-love, resilience, and reinvention.

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Dearbhla Mescal, mother of Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal and singer-songwriter Nell Mescal, shares how a life dedicated to her children’s dreams transformed into a life of self-discovery and strength after a life-changing cancer diagnosis.

For over three decades, Dearbhla prioritised her children's needs, guiding them through their own ambitions while silently putting herself last. But when cancer entered her life, everything shifted. Through her personal battle, Dearbhla explains how facing mortality became the catalyst for her to finally embrace herself, her body, and her own dreams.

From navigating motherhood with three children chasing their dreams, to witnessing the highs and lows of a 30-year marriage, Dearbhla reflects on the lessons of love, sacrifice, and resilience that have shaped her journey. This episode reveals the profound transformation that can happen when we start prioritising ourselves , even after years of putting others first.

This is a beautiful testament to the power of reinvention, the strength of family, and the importance of loving yourself, no matter what life throws your way.

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(01:32) Intro to Dearbhla Mescal, Her New Book and Her Kids
(03:46) How to Finding Joy in the Everyday
(08:11) Dearbhla on Her Time in the Police Force and Finding Her Voice
(11:40) Authenticity and Finding Joy in the Small Moments
(15:25) Becoming a Parent and Facilitating Your Kids’ Dreams
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(30:06) The Turning Point
(30:53) Discovering Her Cancer Diagnosis
(38:24) Telling Her Kids About Her Diagnosis
(42:54) Facing Cancer and Having Deep Gratitude for Life and Love
(47:07) How Cancer Brought Loneliness, Grief, and a Gift
(53:00) Beginning Again After Cancer
(55:58) The Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Children
(01:02:25) Learning to Take Up Space and Pursue Your Passions
(01:05:23) Discovering Anxiety in Midlife
(01:07:12) Paul, Nell and Donnacha's Reaction to Her Book
(01:09:12) An Emotional Rendition of 'The Kiss' by Her Daughter Nell
(01:13:46) A Special Gift for Dearbhla

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What happens when you have to re-enter the dating world after years in a relationship?

Paloma Faith reveals the unexpected emotional challenges of dating in her 40s, from feeling out of place on apps to redefining what she truly wants. Instead of seeing it as a setback, she chose to see it as a chance to Begin Again.

Alongside her, Paul C. Brunson shares the practical roadmap for midlife dating, how to approach it differently, how to protect your confidence, and how to turn fear into possibility.

Dating again isn’t about going backwards. It’s about stepping into a new chapter, with more wisdom, clarity and courage than ever before.

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One big dream could be all it takes to begin again.

In this awe-inspiring episode, Dame Maggie Aderin shares how growing up as a dyslexic Black girl in 1970s London, at a time when racism was overt and dreams were small, sparked her wildest ambition: to reach for the stars, literally.

A world-renowned space scientist, Maggie opens up about the personal journey behind the lab coat, from watching the moonlight with her father as a child, to falling in love with astronomy through cartoons, to dreaming of becoming the first woman named Maggie to walk on the moon.

She explains how science gave her purpose, how curiosity became a lifeline, and why believing in something bigger than yourself, like the universe, can change your life on Earth. From working on some of the world’s most powerful telescopes to inspiring over 650,000 children through her talks, Dame Maggie shows us what purpose really looks like.

Whether you're searching for meaning, battling self-doubt, or trying to find your place in the cosmos, this conversation will leave you inspired to dream bigger, and keep looking up.

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00:00 Intro

00:09 Who Is Dame Maggie Aderin and Why She Matters

00:46 What Sparked Maggie’s Passion for Science

02:04 How the Moon Secretly Shapes Our Lives

08:07 How Maggie Makes Complex Science Feel Simple

09:07 Why Having a Dream Can Change Everything

13:07 What Ikigai Teaches Us About Purpose and Balance

17:57 What Telescopes Reveal About the Universe—and Ourselves

22:04 Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Here's the Scientific Take

23:12 Why the Future of Space Exploration Is Both Thrilling and Terrifying

26:06 How Far Can Humanity Really Go in Space?

29:27 What Breakthroughs Are Coming in the Next Decade of Space Discovery

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34:01 How Maggie’s Complicated Childhood Shaped Her Strength

42:07 Why Maggie Wrote 'Starchild'—And What It Means to Her

50:39 Maggie Opens Up About Facing Racism in the UK

54:44 What It’s Like to Find Purpose in the Public Eye

57:22 What It Meant to Be Made Into a BarbieSponsored by:

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Grief is something we all face at some stage.

In this bonus "Begin Again Moments" episode, Andi Oliver opens up about the deep loss of her brother Sean, reflecting on his life and the impact of his passing.

Buddhist Monk Gelong Thubten shares his wisdom on processing grief, offering a compassionate perspective on how we can approach life's impermanence.

Together, they explore the power of making space for both love and loss, offering profound insights on navigating the complexity of grief.

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This is what it takes to begin again when you feel like you’ve lost everything.

In this powerful episode, comedian Seann Walsh opens up about the reality behind the laughs, his turbulent childhood, addiction, and public shaming, and how hitting rock bottom forced him to rebuild his entire life from scratch.

Seann shares how sobriety became the turning point that reconnected him with the version of himself he lost in the chaos: the ten-year-old boy who just wanted to make people laugh. He talks honestly about feeling like a failure at the height of success, the deep shame that followed and how he slowly found his way back, not to who he was, but to someone stronger.

From becoming a father to falling in love with Grace, Seann reveals the real moments that brought him peace, purpose, and a new path forward.

Whether you’re navigating addiction, public failure, or just trying to start over, this episode will show you what it really means to heal.

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(00:00) INTRO

(02:15) Seann on His Chaotic Childhood and His Dad’s Heroin Addiction
(07:20) The Moment That Brought Seann and His Dad Together
(12:55) Seann on Family Dysfunction
(15:30) Seann on Setting Boundaries and Finding Sobriety
(19:36) How Comedy Liberated Seann From a Young Age
(22:25) Overcoming Expectations and Dealing with Feelings of Failure
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(32:25) Seann on Moving Forward After Controversy
(36:02) Seann on Meeting Grace and the Proposal Story
(43:44) Seann on the Joy He Finds in Parenthood
(48:18) Seann on the Life-Changing Advice From His Father
(52:02) Seann’s Vision for the Next 10 Years
(54:53) A Special Letter From Grace

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Join Deliciously Ella and Davina McCall for a 10-minute kitchen reset 🍅🥦 This is your invitation to take the overwhelm out of healthy eating. In this Reset Month bonus episode, Ella shares the top 10 ingredients she always keeps on hand, and how to use them for quick, delicious, family-friendly meals. No fancy gadgets, no complex recipes, just real food, real fast. 🌱 This is the episode for you if: You want to eat better but don’t know where to start You’re tired of wellness advice that feels overcomplicated You’re looking for simple wins in the kitchen ✨ Ella's Essentials include: Easy pantry staples (like tins, grains, and frozen veg) Quick flavor boosts with minimal effort The mindset shift that makes weeknight cooking doable 🎁 Don’t miss our RESET giveaway! Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for exclusive tools and a chance to win over £750 in wellness prizes: http://beginagainshow.com 🎥 This episode is part of our RESET MONTH series, your invitation to simplify, nourish, and begin again.

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What if asking for help is the one thing you’ve been avoiding that could change everything?

Reset Month 5: HAPPINESS

This month, we dive deep into a powerful and often overlooked tool for healing: asking for help. In this episode of Reset Month, Nadia and Katia, renowned for their work on nervous system regulation and self-care, share how the simple act of vulnerability can be life-changing.

Many of us are stuck in “fight or flight,” constantly feeling like we’re running on empty and unable to truly connect with ourselves or others. Nadia and Katia explain why you are not broken, you just need to learn how to reset your nervous system, and that starts by letting go of the need to do it all alone.

Through personal stories, including their journey to self-awareness and the profound lessons learned from their own relationship dynamics, they reveal how co-regulation, the act of supporting and being supported by others, can bring us back to a place of safety, connection, and peace.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- How to recognise the signs of an overwhelmed nervous system

- Why asking for help is the first step to healing

- The surprising benefits of co-regulation and how it transforms your relationships

- How to embrace vulnerability without fear or guilt

- The simple daily practices that reset your nervous system and bring you back to balance

- How tiny moments can change your life

Whether you’re dealing with stress, emotional overwhelm, or simply want to live a more connected and fulfilling life, this episode will guide you to a path of self-compassion and mutual support. Nadia and Katia’s insights are a must-watch for anyone wanting to break free from constant tension and start living with ease and love again.

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(00:00) INTRO
(01:31) What is the Nervous System & Why It Matters
(05:58) Signs of an Unregulated Nervous System
(08:27) The Importance of Safety, Asking for Help, & Letting Go
(20:20) Shared Experience & the Power of Co-Regulation
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(32:43) What Are Glimmers & How to Spot Them
(41:39) Journaling & Self-Assessment
(43:27) Navigating New Relationships & Understanding Love
(46:53) How Your Nervous System Shapes Relationships
(50:06) How Noticing Glimmers Transforms Your Life
(53:44) Navigating Life Changes in Midlife
(58:56) Nadia on Finding Love Later in Life
(01:04:35) Embracing Aging with Self-Awareness
(01:07:33) Setting Boundaries in Tough Relationships
(01:09:57) Prioritising Yourself
(01:14:56) Glimmer Check-In

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Rewire your habits in just 5 minutes a day 📝✨ This is your invitation to stop fighting impulses and start understanding them. In this Reset Month bonus episode, award-winning psychologist Shahroo Izadi shares a simple daily practice for building impulse control, breaking self-sabotaging patterns, and creating lasting change. No willpower battles. No self-punishment. Just a short morning and evening routine that helps you understand your triggers, plan kinder responses, and gather real data on who you are, not who you think you “should” be. 🌱 This episode is for you if: You keep falling back into the same habits You feel stuck in all-or-nothing thinking You want change that actually lasts You’re tired of beating yourself up when you slip ✨ Shahroo’s method teaches you how to: Identify your daily impulse triggers in minutes Check your emotional “bandwidth” each morning Re-route cravings into healthier reward choices Make conscious decisions instead of automatic reactions Track patterns without shame or failure Over time, you’ll build a personal record of your behaviour — so change becomes predictable, repeatable, and compassionate. 🎁 Don’t miss our RESET giveaway! Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for exclusive tools and a chance to win over £750 in wellness prizes: http://beginagainshow.com 🎥 This episode is part of our RESET MONTH series, your invitation to simplify, understand yourself, and begin again.

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Reset Month 4: ALIGN Why Your Body Isn’t Broken, It’s Confused. In this powerful episode of Begin Again, movement expert Roger Frampton challenges everything we’ve been told about aging, pain, and flexibility. If you've ever thought, “My body just isn’t what it used to be,” this conversation will make you rethink what’s really going on. Roger reveals how our modern world, from the way we sit to how we exercise, has deprogrammed our bodies from moving the way they were designed to. He explains why it's not your age that's holding you back, but decades of learned stillness, and how to take your mobility back at any stage of life. From the shocking truth about when we start losing natural movement (it’s earlier than you think), to why the gym might be doing more harm than good, this episode is full of game-changing insights. You’ll also learn: -The daily habit that’s more important than working out -Why mobility is as easy and essential as brushing your teeth - What “training for your 80-year-old self” really looks like Whether you're recovering from injury, struggling with stiffness, or just want to move and feel better for the long haul, this episode will inspire you to rethink your body, and your future. `

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(00:00) INTRO
(01:29) Intro to Movement & Flexibility
(03:16) Modelling’s Impact on Movement
(06:22) Future-Proofing Your Joints
(09:40) Mistakes with Joints & Ligaments
(17:39) Western Culture’s Aversion to Movement
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(25:01) Ancient & Brave Ad
(26:19) Basics of Flexibility
(28:39) Importance of Balance
(31:16) Listening to Your Body
(40:25) Mindfulness in Movement
(44:02) Achieving Change Through Training
(47:22) Changing the Movement Culture
(52:18) Insights from Movement Classes
(52:34) Building a Mobility Habit
(53:48) Mental Benefits of Mobility
(56:13) Books: Stretch & The Flexible Body

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Reset Month 3: Habits 

In this episode of Begin Again, Shahroo Izadi, award-winning psychologist and bestselling author, shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming food addiction and how self-compassion became her key to lasting change.

As part of Reset Month, Shahroo discusses how her Kindness Method goes beyond just food, it’s a powerful tool for anyone looking to find balance in areas where moderation feels difficult. Whether it’s sugar, alcohol, social media, or any other habit, her method helps you break free from unhealthy cycles by shifting away from self-punishment and embracing a more compassionate, mindful approach.

Shahroo explains how years of dieting, restriction, and shame led to her struggles with food and how shifting from guilt to kindness brought about lasting change. Through her approach, she shows how small, sustainable changes can lead to freedom in not just food, but any area of life where you're looking to break free from old patterns.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone ready to reset their habits and find a more balanced, compassionate way to live.

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(00:00) INTRO

(02:36) Shahroo Izadi Reflects on Her Childhood Struggles with Weight (07:37) Introduction to Shahroo Izadi & Her Book "Why Diets Make Us Fat" (09:01) How Dieting Creates Restriction Cycles and Impacts Our Health (12:03) Discovering the Secret to Building Lasting Healthy Habits
(13:42) The Psychology of Addiction: Recognizing the Patterns
(19:26) Shifting Your Perspective on Overeating: A Path to Freedom
(22:48) The Damaging Impact of Diet Culture on Our Mental Health
(27:19) Diet Injections & Addiction Transference: A Deeper Look
(30:26) Introducing the 'Kindness Method': A New Approach to Wellness
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(38:53) Learning How to Eat Mindfully and Nourish Your Body
(45:40) Understanding the Mechanisms of Dependence and Breaking Free
(49:24) Shahroo Izadi on Relapsing and Believing in Your Ability to Break the Cycle
(53:24) Where to Start with Shahroo Izadi’s Transformative Work
(58:56) Shahroo’s Top 3 Tips for Making Positive Life Changes

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Reset Month Episode 2: NOURISH! @DeliciouslyElla

In this episode of Begin Again, plant-based author and entrepreneur Deliciously Ella shares her personal journey of transforming her health through food and why nourishing your body doesn’t need to be complicated.

As part of Reset Month, Ella opens up about how she went from feeling unwell and overwhelmed to finding a simpler, more joyful way of eating that supports both physical and mental wellbeing. She explains how wellness culture has made healthy living feel confusing and unattainable and how getting back to basic, whole foods can be a powerful antidote.

Together, we explore easy, realistic steps to improve your diet, feel better in your body, and create lasting habits that work for you and your family. Ella also speaks to the urgent health challenges we’re facing as a society, and how small, sustainable changes can make a big difference for our own lives and the wider world.

This is an inspiring, grounded conversation for anyone ready to reset their relationship with food and start living a healthier life, without the noise.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:20) How Deliciously Ella Started

(02:02) Ella's Health Struggles and the Power of Diet

(13:57) Searching for Community and Connection

(16:53) The Birth of the Deliciously Ella Brand

(18:23) How to Create Habits That Stick

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(25:40) The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Food

(29:03) Ella’s Healing Journey and Finding Purpose

(32:43) From Bestselling Cookbook to Meeting Her Husband

(38:40) From Small Café to Scaling the Business

(42:44) Ella’s Food Philosophy Explained

(48:41) Inside Ella’s New Cookbook: *Quick Wins*

(52:58) The Evolution of Ella’s Food Manifesto

(54:36) Managing Stress and the 4 Pillars of Health

(58:20) Building Strong Foundations and Keeping It Simple

(01:02:15) Why Listening to Your Body Matters

(01:05:50) Behind the Mic: Ella’s Podcast *The Wellness Scoop*

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