Modern Mindset

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 Parl...

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 t...

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 Authorit...

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 w...

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...

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 a...

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 pr...

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 ar...

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?