Ruby Wax on Interviewing The World's Most Dangerous Men & Grieving Alan Rickman

Ruby Wax on Interviewing The World's Most Dangerous Men & Grieving Alan Rickman

From Begin Again with Davina McCall by Begin Again

April 2, 2026 · 1h 10m

About this episode

Ruby Wax discusses her tumultuous upbringing, mental health struggles, and experiences interviewing controversial figures.

What if the place you’re meant to feel safest… never was? In this episode of Begin Again, Ruby Wax opens up about a life shaped by chaos, fear, and an unrelenting search for safety. Growing up in a home filled with instability and emotional unpredictability, Ruby shares how those early experiences have stayed with her, long after she left. She reflects on the strange reality that, even now, she often feels safest in the most dangerous situations and why home has never been the place that gives her comfort. From childhood trauma to a lifelong battle with depression, Ruby speaks candidly about what it really feels like to live inside a mind that can turn against you. She also revisits some of the most defining moments of her career, interviewing figures like Bill Cosby and Donald Trump, navigating the power dynamics and darkness she encountered along the way. These weren’t just interviews, they were experiences that shaped how she sees people, the world, and herself. At the heart of this conversation is Ruby’s journey toward understanding her mind. From studying neuroscience to exploring mindfulness and meditation, she shares how she’s learned to manage the noise, the fear, and the…

People in this episode

Host: Davina McCall

Guest: Ruby Wax

Topics covered

  • childhood trauma
  • mental health
  • interviewing
  • self-awareness
  • resilience

Keywords

  • Ruby Wax
  • mental health
  • childhood trauma
  • interviews
  • self-awareness
  • resilience
  • depression

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