Modern Mindset

Rory McGowan is joined by Emma Riley, an oral health educator who's spent the last 25 years promoting mouth health and supporting people with different mouth cancers, to talk about why people dismiss dry mouths, when they could be a symptom of something bigger and what to ask your dentist about if you're concerned that something is up with your mouth.

Rory McGowan catches up with Helen Claydon from Simpler Law, about data from their firm showing that the number of young people getting their wills written has gone up by 300% this year.

They talk about why this could be, what they're looking for and why a generation with less assets than their parents are eager to prepare for the worst.

Rory McGowan talks to Professor Raj Srirajaskanthan from King's College London about Selective Internal Radiation Therapy, or SIRT. It's a kind of Liver cancer treatment that used to be available via the NHS, but has since been taken off after the pandemic.

Now, eager to help more people get the care that they need, Professor Raj talks to Rory about how big a deal this is, his trip to Parliament to talk about it and why the NHS needs to fund this NICE-approved treatment.

Rory McGowan talks to Rob Thomson, the Head of Tax and Planning at Affinia to talk about the struggles some businesses are having to make tax digital.

November is the next tax submission deadline for many small businesses, which required to submit quarterly digital tax reports starting April 2027. Rob brings expertise and research on the topic, highlighting what the common barriers are to making the switch to digital tax software.

Rory McGowan sits down with Louise Heelan - A Registered General Nurse from Ontex who is an expert on Bladder and Bowel health to talk about why it's the most taboo subject to talk about with others, and what to look out for if you're considering going to a doctor about it.

Rory McGowan sits down with Laurence Chard, somebody who's spent over 60 years in the gold bullion business, about the lack of people investing and gives some examples of how gold has kept its value over time.

This podcast is for general information purposes only and does not provide investment advice. Investments in physical bullion products are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up and past performance is not indicative of...

Rory McGowan sits down with James Bailey, a BSL Interpreter from Convo UK with over 25 years of experience, to talk about how businesses can do better when it comes to supporting people who are deaf, and how businesses can adapt to be more inclusive.

Daniel Clewlow sits down with Matt Wilde from SWIG Finance to discuss the common obstacles faced by start-ups and small businesses, the importance of understanding your business' story and how responsible lending can support growth beyond traditional banking options.

Rory McGowan sits down with Ben Whately, the entrepreneur and CEO of Astron Health, about a partnership his company Astron Health has launched with the NHS to give NHS oncologists access to more second opinions that are fuelled by brand new data about a patient's cancer.

Rory McGowan speaks to the CEO and Chief Guest Experience Officer at Riveria Travel, to talk about the new technology that they're developing to predict river levels almost a week in advance.

As their industry struggles with the worst heatwaves ever seen in Europe, the innovation they're undertaking will help to keep customers on river cruises informed and reduce uncertainty.

Rory McGowan sits down with Emma White, the lead Nutritionist at Nutracheck, to talk about some new research they've commissioned into how working mums feel like they have to prioritise their children's physical health over their own.

With some mums eating the scraps off their children's plates, Emma talks about easy meals that Mums can cook, as well as how to get the balance between work and health right.

Rory McGowan catches up with Eddie Hooker, the CEO of mydesposits, to talk about how the Renters Rights Act's most basic terms are still not being followed, four months after its introduction.

Knowing your rights under this act is vital at this time of year, because August is the most popular time for moving house. For those tenants now settling into their new place, how many know what the new rules are?

Rory McGowan sits down with Doug Glenwright from Fred Olson Cruise Lines about some new research they've published regarding a change in mindset among British travellers - how people are spending money now, rather than saving it for a bigger holiday later. They also talk about how the over-55s are choosing to travel, taking a leap once they don't have children to worry about.

Rory McGowan talks to Stuart O'Reilly, a Wealth Expert from The Royal Mint, about how the gold market is changing and how they've seen people who are choosing to invest in gold change their habits.

This podcast is for general information purposes only and does not provide investment advice. Investments in physical bullion products are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and are not covered by the Financial ServicesCompensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Rory McGowan sits down with Victoria Copeland from the Money and Pensions Service to talk about their newest survey of around 10,000 UK adults about their experience with the cost of living.

As you may expect, the statistics are bleak, but Victoria tells us there is some optimism in the data, and gives advice as to what resources are out there for people who are struggling.

Rory McGowan talks to Jonathan Bourne, the CEO of Damar Training who work with over 650 different UK employers to provide apprenticeship placements in different sectors.

Jonathan talks about his 20 years of introducing more and more apprenticeship opportunities for young people, and gives advice for both students and employers about how to make the most of the opportunities that apprenticeships provide.

Rory McGowan sits down with Zoe Mason and Gemma Kay from the University of Wolverhampton, to advise students on what they can do when they recieve their results, how to navigate clearing and how to choose a course if the grades you get aren't exactly the ones you expected.

There is also advice here for parents, who are eager to help their children through this stressful process.

Rory McGowan sits down with Frederike Berens, an Outdoor Play Expert from Wickey, who comes with new research discussing how parents feel about their kids spending so much time indoors over the summer, and Rory advises parents shouldn't be so hard on themselves over this issue.

Rory McGowan talks to Daniel Ryan, a Family Law Solicitor and Podcast Host, to talk about co-parenting strategies over the summer holidays, as it can often be a tough time for parents who are trying to look after their children after a separation, without the buffer that school provides.

Rory McGowan sits down with Helen Claydon, the Chief Legal Officer at Simpler Law and an expert in will-writing, to talk about how much time and money writing a will actually takes, and what rights co-habiting couples have under UK law if they're not married but are living together.

Rory McGowan talks to Ben Smye from hotukdeals, a community of people who share and rate deals on all sorts of different experiences and products, about new research regarding Brits' holidays this year, and how 20% are already saying that a summer holiday is out of the question for them already.

They also talk about how to moderate a platform like this, to ensure that the deals they promote are real and legitimate.

Rory McGowan is joined by Zoe Burke, the Head of Brand at the UK's leading wedding planner app Bridebook, to discuss new research around wedding trends this year, helping people who'll be attending weddings to prepare accordingly and helping those planning one to see what everyone else seems to be doing this year.

Daniel Clewlow sits down with Thomas Eichentopf – Brand & Marketing Manager for Diamant, Germany's oldest bike manufacturer, to talk about e-bikes in the UK and the public's misconceptions around bikes and the rules surrounding them.

Sarah Stannard was paid by YAZIO to conduct this interview today.

Rory McGowan sits down with Sarah Stannard, a Health and Wellness Coach, to talk about summer dieting tips. With the season starting in less than two weeks, Rory asks how many of us still diet over the summer, how summer foods can effect our diets and what tips are the professionals giving to stay on track.

Rory McGowan sits down with Eddie Hooker, the CEO ofmydesposits, to talk all about the things that have slipped through the cracks when it comes to the implementation of Renters’ Rights. How many renters and Landlords still don't know about the changes, and what are the consequences ofsuch a gap in knowledge?

Rory McGowan sits down with Steph Lotz, the general manager of Sign Language Interpreter provider Convo, to talk about the progress society has made to improve access for Deaf people, and the major barriers that still need to be overcome. She was joined by her interpreter Adam Price.

Daniel Clewlow sits down with Natalie Acton, Co-CEO of the UK's leading family charity Home Start UK to talk about Parental Loneliness. As families struggle to balance social time with parenting young children, what help is out there for people who are struggling and just how big a problem is it across the UK?

Rory McGowan sits down with an honorary fellow at the University College London, Dr Kavi Samra, to talk about AI's role in revision. GCSE exams are underway, with A Levels not too far behind. How is AI being used by students, and how are companies trying to design AI to make it appropriate and reliable for exam purposes?

Rory McGowan is joined by Dr Amy Perkins, an NHS Consultant Dermatologist and honorary University of Glasgow lecturer, Dr Amy Perkins, to talk about the work that she and charities in the UK are doing to stop young people from tanning, and to give them good quality skincare advice to reduce their risk of skin cancer later in life.

Rory McGowan sits down with Katie Monach and Dr Nikhila Deshpande, a consultant psychiatrist, to talk about Katie's story with bipolar disorder, the different treatments out there and the importance of talking to experts if you have concerns around your own mental health.

Dr Deshpande's expertise lies in a non-invasive therapy called TMS, which they talk about as well.

Rory McGowan sits down with Jan Skyoles, Head of Research at UK bullion dealer GoldCore, about the uncertain world we live in and gold investment's place in that world. They also talk about the consequences of the UK selling off a significant chunk of its gold reserves during Tony Blair's first term, and how much that gold would've been worth today.

Rory McGowan sits down with Keenan Cronyn , an AI Recruiting Strategist who creates AI recruitment software that reads CVs and helps businesses to shortlist job candidates. They talk about what tricks AI CV readers use, how they work and Keenan answers questions about how trustworthy these AI agents are for businesses who may want to use them.

Rory McGowan sits down with Hugh Longland from the Westerleigh Group to talk about new data his company is publishing where they surveyed over 55s, the constituency most likely to be organising a funeral, about the things that make the process stressful for them, and how to combat those stresses with conversations and prior planning.

Rory McGowan sits down with Matt West, the CEO of tenancy management companies The Lettings Hub & Canopy Group, to talk all about the newly implemented Renters' Rights Act, giving new rights and responsibilities to tenants and landlords alike.

Rory McGowan sits down with Marie Troughton from the Skincare brand Clinique about easy skincare tips ahead of the warm spring and summer weather, and together they discuss Rosacea, a more serious skin condition that effects around 1 in 10 people here in the UK - including what the symptoms are and when red marks on your skin mean something more serious.

Rory McGowan talks to Christian Tucat, the CEO of Home Healthcare Provider Sciensus, about a new report they've presented to parliament regarding the types of healthcare possible from home, and how that helps the NHS' 10 year plan to bring more care into the community.

Daniel Clewlow talks to Sarah Mills, the Director of Services at the UK charity Porchlight, about how charities like theirs support people into permanent housing.

She shines a light on the inaccuracy of the stereotypes around homelessness, and they discuss Hidden Homelessness - the idea that it's not just people on the treats, but also those who live in their cars, or on a friend's sofa.

Rory McGowan speaks to Alan Graves, the Founder and Clinical Research Advisor at DoNotAge, about new research around what Brits want out of their old age - and how it's trending away from looking great to being healthy as the top priority.

Alan knows what it's like to look older than he is, as a unhealthy lifestyle in his 20s meant that he looked like he was in his 40s. However, after founding DoNotAge, he's transformed his lifestyle and now is helping millions around the world do the same to help them be healthy...

Rory McGowan is joined by Graeme Privett, a Private Client Tax Partner from HaysMac with more than eleven years accountancy experience, to talk about what small businesses and landlords can do to make tax digital, even if they've missed the deadline for the new financial year.

Rory McGowan sits down with an expert in Bereavement Legal services, Jonathan Upton, to talk about the NS&I scandal and why financial institutions like them have been unable to deliver the money of deceased family members to their next of kin.

They also touch on how this money also is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to lost money, as millions of pounds are also tied up in pension pots that most people forget or do not claim.