Modern Mindset
Modern Mindset investigates how our beliefs, values, and psychology influences our modern life and emotions. From business and finance to relationships and communication, we talk to experts from around the world to provide practical ways in which psychology and mindset can give you the edge in the minefield of modern life.
Episodes
Rory McGowam is joined by Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO & Founder of Pavegen. Laurence talks to Rory about how he has designed a system to convert our footsteps into electricity. With walkways popping up all over the UK and across the globe, could this be the solution to the energy crisis and a key tool in the fight against climate change?
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Rory McGowan is joined by Dan Harwood, a wine expert and strategiest. They discuss Gen Z's desire to go out but drink less. They also look at the shift in drinking in social situations and mindful drinking.
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Rory McGowan is joined by Craig Allan from ABAX. New research reveals how much of our workday is spent searching for misplaced items, rather than focusing on our job. Rory and Craig discuss this and more about all things tracking tech.
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Rory McGowan is joined by TV chef, baker, and presenter Briony May Williams! You may recognise Briony from The Great British Bakeoff, Food Unwrapped, Morning Live and more! They discuss new research regarding Brits' ice cream habits, as well as some of Briony's tips and tricks for making your own at home.
Phil Jeynes, Head of Protection at MetLife UK, joins Rory McGowan in this episode. A new poll from accident & health protection experts MetLife UK has found that even in 2025, children still want mum when they’re ill or injured. It raises the question: how do women and families balance home and work life?
Rory McGowan is joined by Dr Olivia Ahn, co-founder of FLUUS and an expert in innovation and sustainability. With it being Climate Change Action Week, Dr Olivia talks about new research that shows a growing demand in sustainable period care.
middle-aged festival crowd is having their moment. And while the music’s still loud, the priorities have shifted - think go...
Rory McGowan is joined by Dr Juho Jalkanen from Faron Pharmaceuticals. In this episode they discuss a new blood cancer trial has shown highly promising results, particularly for patients who have relapsed or live with hard-to-treat forms of the disease.
Daniel Clewlow is joined by Shaun Forrester from Loomis UK. They discuss new research carried out by Loomis UK regarding physical money. Despite the UK's ongoing shift towards digital payments, a significant portion of the population continues to value
and rely on cash. This new research reveals that nearly 8 in 10 Brits believe all UK businesses should be legally required to accept cash and over 3 in 5 Brits oppose a fully cashle...
Rory McGowan is joined by Michael Follett, Founder & Director of OPAL and an Internationla Play Consultant. They've found some new research that shows widespread support from the public for UK schools to change their policies and adopt an always active uniform. The Alliance, founded by Outdoor Play and Learning, the Youth Sport Trust, Play England, and the Centre for Young Lives claims traditional uniforms restrict movement, limit...
Rory McGowan is joined by Klim Artemov from Globaltic. In this episode, Rory picks Klim's brains regarding charcoal and why we need to be careful and make sure we know where we're getting it from. Some of these countries that our producing our charcoal are victims to deforestation and poor labour conditions.
Rory McGowan is joined by Thea Watson from Bright HR. In this episode the two discuss a new report that Bright HR has carried out. It looks at workplace culture and how it still requires improvement in certain areas.
Rory McGowan speaks to Damian Stirrett from ServiceNow. Damian tells us all about the 2025 Consumer Voice Report. This looks at Brits' attitudes towards AI customer service, with an increasing number expecting AI chatbots to pick up on and adapt to their mood. But there remains a lack of trust in AI to fulfil certain tasks and not make things more difficult.
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Daniel Clewlow once again fills in for Adam Cox. He speaks to Brian Palmer, CEO and Founder of Cello Electronics. Brian tells us all about the resurgence of physical media and in particular DVDs. He also discusses just how nostalgia-fuelled this re-emergence truly is.
Daniel Clewlow fills in for Adam Cox, and he talks to Kevin Ramchurn, a maths tutor and the Managing Director of Suited Tutor, a private tutor company.
In today's episode, Daniel and Kevin talk about how class sizes effect student learning, and how online resources are helping students access a wide range of new education options, including personal tutors.
Rory McGowan fills in for Adam Cox, he interview Garnet Harrison from Highland Cask Group. With continued market instability due to global trade tensions, cask whisky experts are warning that without tighter regulation, the market risks being undermined by fraud. Rory and Garnet discuss this and more!
Daniel Clewlow once again fills in for Adam Cox on Modern Mindset. He speaks to Dr Anna Foreman, an in-house vet from Everypaw. They discuss the importance of pet safety, which is especially significant with Easter around the corner, as lot of chocolate could be well be around your house!
Daniel Clewlow fills in for Adam Cox and he interviews Amy Anderson, Skincare Expert and Co-Founder of Skin Shop. They discuss the skin condition that is Rosacea, dissecting what it is and how we can raise awareness.
Adam Cox hosts a special episode of 'Under the Skin', and he is joined by Chirs Griffiths OBE. This episode looks at highlighting the effects of people living with Epidermolysis Bullosa, the condition, treatments, drug breakthroughs as well as discussing other skin conditions.
Adam Cox is joined by Jessica Tarrant, the Content Director at a children's audiobook company, Yoto.
They have published some new research revealling widespread concern around the amount of time children are spending on screens – as well as the content they can access easily online.
With a background in children's books and entertainment, Jessica and Adam discuss the effects that's screen time has on children and how parents are re...
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