Managing Anxiety: Begin Again Moments

Managing Anxiety: Begin Again Moments

From Begin Again with Davina McCall by Begin Again

April 12, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

This episode features discussions on managing anxiety through personal experiences and expert insights.

In this week’s Moments episode, we bring you two powerful clips from full Begin Again conversations exploring the reality of anxiety and how to navigate it. Fearne Cotton opens up about her personal experience with anxiety, reflecting on the period of her life that triggered it and how it continues to show up in unexpected ways. She shares the challenges of living with racing thoughts, disrupted sleep, and the pressure of environments that no longer feel safe, while also offering an honest look at the progress she’s made and the self-awareness she’s built along the way. Following that, mental health expert Owen O’Kane offers a grounded and reassuring perspective on anxiety, explaining why it’s a natural human response rather than something that defines us. He explores how anxiety can become something we rely on for protection, and shares practical ways to better understand and manage it without letting it take over. This is a Moments episode, featuring two impactful clips designed to give you insight, perspective, and practical takeaways in a short space of time. The full conversations with Fearne and Owen are available now wherever you get your podcasts, just search their names…

People in this episode

Host: Davina McCall

Guests: Fearne Cotton, Owen O'Kane

Topics covered

  • anxiety
  • mental health
  • self-awareness
  • personal experience
  • navigating anxiety

Keywords

  • anxiety
  • mental health
  • Fearne Cotton
  • Owen O'Kane
  • self-awareness
  • navigating anxiety

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