Begin Again with Davina McCall
Begin Again with Davina McCall
Begin Again
How to Date in Midlife and Reignite Your Sex Life!
1 hour 31 minutes Posted Jul 3, 2025 at 5:00 am.
Intro
Davina’s Introduction
Mutual Appreciation and Warm-Up
Mel’s Early Ambition and Power of Manifestation
Where Psychology Meets Peak Performance
Finding Love Later in Life: Mel’s Story
Trust, Safety, and Dating After 40
Building a Dating Brand: Self-Awareness and Authenticity
Letting Go of Old Identities in Relationships
Mindset Shifts That Transform Dating Perspectives
Rejection, Resilience, and Emotional Strength in Dating
Knowing Your Dealbreakers While Actively Dating
Core Relationship Values
Mel’s Honest Miscarriage Journey
The Reality of Sex While Trying to Conceive
Mel’s IVF Experience and Emotional Impact
Thoughts on Parenthood and Family Life
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Davina Reflects on Her Relationship with Michael
Ranking Relationship Values with Michael and Davina
Davina and Michael on Marriage and Commitment
Which Values Matter Less in a Relationship?
Understanding Consent in Modern Relationships
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Show notes
In this episode of Begin Again, celebrated relationship expert and Married At First Sight psychologist Mel Schilling shares the most powerful lessons she's learned from decades of guiding couples — and from her own late-in-life love story.
Mel opens up about what dating later in life really looks like, why modern romance requires a different mindset, and how anyone — at any age — can find meaningful connection. She reflects on her journey of becoming a mother in her forties, meeting her partner abroad, and the myths we need to unlearn about love, sex, and intimacy as we age.
With warmth, clarity, and a no-nonsense approach, Mel explains how to keep the spark alive in long-term relationships, why emotional intimacy is often misunderstood, and the practical shifts every couple can make to deepen their connection.
This episode is full of honest insights, surprising truths, and expert strategies for anyone navigating love — whether you're starting over or trying to reignite what you already have.
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