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Finding Confidence in Your Sex Life Can Change the Way You Live…

In this episode of Begin Again, Cindy Gallop, sex educator, advocate, and founder of Make Love Not Porn IS BACK! Sharing her unfiltered thoughts on how to know what you want in bed and, more importantly, how to get it.

Cindy talks about the importance of sexual agency, why communication is the key to great intimacy, and how we can all break free from shame around desire. With her signature boldness, Cindy dives into why sex isn’t just about physical pleasure but about emotional connection, self-confidence, and empowerment.

She also opens up about her own experiences, challenging societal taboos, and reimagining how we can talk about sex, no matter our age. From tackling societal shame to unlocking your sexual desires, Cindy’s advice is both raw and real, making this a must-watch for anyone seeking to reclaim their pleasure and confidence.

Join Cindy as she proves it’s never too late to begin again, especially when it comes to embracing your truest self.

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Follow us here:📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (00:00) INTRO

(01:14) Why Dressing for Yourself Matters

(04:37) Why We Don’t Talk About Sex

(07:52) Sextortion: Why We Should Talk to Our Kids About Sex

(21:49) Making Sex Real, Not Performative

(26:13) Normalising Conversations Around Pleasure

(28:01) Airbnb Ad

(29:06) Bloom & Wild Ad

(30:14) How Communication Gives You Sexual Power

(36:06) Building Confidence in Bed

(37:55) Thriving Sexually as You Get Older

(46:31) Navigating the Evolving Sexual Landscape

(54:32) Exploring Polyamory, Swinging, and Non-Monogamy

(58:55) Why Desire and Self-Love Matter

(01:02:31) Keeping Sex Alive in Long-Term Partnerships

(01:06:08) What Every Man Should Understand About Sex and Intimacy

(01:08:40) Cindy Answers Your Questions

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In this heartwarming Begin Again Moments, Richard E. Grant reflects on falling in love with his wife, Joan. He speaks tenderly about the deep connection they share, the unexpected beauty of their journey together, and how their bond continues to thrive, even as time passes. With vulnerability and warmth, he opens up about the joy and comfort of knowing someone in such a profound way, and the magical way love can grow in the most unanticipated moments.

Following Richard’s personal story, relationship expert Mel Schilling, from Married at First Sight, delves into the dynamics of love, providing insight into what truly makes relationships last. She shares her professional perspective on the foundations of deep emotional connection and offers practical advice on nurturing love through life’s many stages. Mel sheds light on the intricate balance of self-awareness, communication, and mutual respect that shapes lasting partnerships.

This short episode features moving clips from both conversations, available to watch or listen to now.

If you’ve ever wondered about the power of love or are seeking guidance on how to deepen your own relationships, this conversation is for you.

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A life of bold choices, second chances, and refusing to fear getting older.

In this episode of Begin Again, Prue Leith opens up about leaving The Great British Bake Off, falling in love again at 70, and why she believes ageing can be the most liberating chapter of all.

After nearly a decade in the tent, Prue shares why she chose to step away from a job she has loved. She reveals the remarkable story of meeting her second husband in her seventies, following a 13-year secret relationship that changed her life.

From growing up in apartheid South Africa to fighting sexism in professional kitchens, adopting her daughter from Cambodia, and campaigning for assisted dying after personal loss, Prue reflects on love, risk, reinvention and resilience.

With sharp wit and hard-won wisdom, she explains why she refuses to fear getting older, why colour matters more than ever, and why she never looks back. Prue’s gratitude for the “lucky” life she’s lived is remarkable,  and as she so often shows, it’s truly never too late to begin again.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:53) Leaving Bake Off After 9 Years

(04:48) Falling in Love in Her 70's

(15:36) Her New Book 'Being Old'

(18:52) Growing Up in Apartheid South Africa

(23:09) Moving To Paris And Falling in Love With Food

(27:29) Being A Woman in the Culinary World

(30:36) Airbnb Ad

(31:41) Her 13 Year Affair with Her Mother’s Best Friend’s Husband

(41:41) Adopting Her Daughter and Motherhood

(48:29) Feeling Lucky, Inspiring Women, and Why She Wrote the Book

(51:21) Why She's Campaigning for Assisted Dying

(58:02) Prue on Her Colourful Style and Being Seen

(01:00:43) A Special Letter From Alison Hammond

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What does it really feel like to lose someone… while they’re still here?

In this powerful Begin Again Moments, Jamie Theakston opens up about his father’s dementia, the quiet grief, the role reversal, and the heartbreak of watching a parent slowly change. He speaks candidly about the anxiety of caring for someone who wants to stay independent, and the complicated emotions that come with loving someone who is still physically present but gradually slipping away .

Then psychologist Kimberley Wilson explains the science behind dementia and Alzheimer’s, including why women are at higher risk, the worrying rise in young-onset diagnoses, and the surprising lifestyle factors that could prevent up to 45% of cases. From hearing loss and social isolation to brain stimulation and stress, she shares what we can actually do to protect our brain health.

This short episode features powerful clips from their full conversations, both available to watch or listen to now.

If you’re caring for a parent, worried about your own risk, or navigating the complicated emotions of dementia, this conversation is for you.

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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(27:59) Airbnb Ad(29:00) Lind Ad(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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