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Begin Again
Widely available, episodes weekly
Nothing sparks an existential crisis like a 90s icon being an expert on midlife, but Davina McCall is the OG of the genre. Now comes a new podcast about fresh starts, pivots and life’s “wiggly lines”. McCall is the usual ball of empathy, unafraid to cry with her guests, the first of which is Fearne Cotton, who talks about her challenges. This is not your average celebrity chat podcast, as McCall listens hard and digs into her guests’ answers. Hannah Verdier