Modern Mindset

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

January 19, 2026 5 mins

Rory McGowan has a brief conversation with Mary Hubbard, the Executive Director at WordPress, about the 35th anniversary of the first website, and the future of websites on the internet. 

Together they talk about their importance in the face of growing large language models, why people trust websites still and the origins of the first website which came to be all the way back in 1990.

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Daniel Clewlow sits down with Chief Revenue Officer at Bell Integration, Mark Nicholas, regarding a survey of business leaders conducted by the company that revealling that many business leaders believe that AI is the key towards a 4 day working week.

According to Bell's new data, two-thirds of UK business leaders say AI already makes a 4-day working week possible and Dan and Mark sit down to discuss the benefits of this for both w...

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Daniel Clewlow sits down with Sarah Stannard, a Health and Wellness Coach, to discuss new data diagnosing Britain's most common eating habits, specifically our relation to unhealthy and ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

72% of us now eat UPFs like chocolate, ice cream, instant soups and many others on a weekly basis, with 11% saying they eat them daily. The two of them discuss the impact of this, and how Britain can keep itself healthy...

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Rory McGowan sits down with Dr Ritz Birah, a consultant counselling psychologist, about new data diagnoising the UK's sleep situation. How many of us have it as our number 1 new years resolution, how many struggle to form good sleeping habits and what are the biggest obstacles to good sleep? Dr Ritz tells all.

 

The two then talk about tips to help get to sleep, and how sleep can be powered by good bedding and small, healthy habits...

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Rory McGowan sits down with Stephen Dean from Yamaha to talk about the iTunes 25th anniverary (9th January 2026). iTunes was one of the pioneering apps that eventually gave way to the rise of streaming and the modern landscape of music distribution that we know today.

Stephen and Rory discuss how this has changed music for both listeners and artists, the history of iTunes and the evolution of the music industry over across the last...

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Rory McGowan sits down with David Russell, the CEO of Goldcore, to talk about new research that's come out of the industry suggesting that gold might be more popular than cash for Christmas, alongside other painful truths regarding the cost of living and how the vast majority of people believe that christmas is only ever getting more expensive.

The research delves into why people think that their cash is losing value and what peopl...

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This episode deals with investing. As with all investing, if you choose to invest, your capital is at risk and there is a possibility to lose money.

Adam Cox is joined by Rob Halliday-Stein, the Founder & Chairman at BullionByPost, about investing in gold and his experience building the UK's biggest bullion dealer. In this episode they talk about the upcoming autumn statement in the UK, how Rob started his business and how the prof...

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Rory McGowan talks to Tara Jarrett, a nurse advisor who's been dealing in continence care for 21 years, about how this taboo area of healthcare works and how care homes and hospitals are saving money via standardised training and product usage.

They discuss updating our mindset around how we think of continence care, and why we should talk about it more if we have issues around our bladder and believe that we can save money on care...

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Rory McGowan sits down with Jennifer White from PETA to talk about the climate impact of our clothes, and how Plant Wool could be the next step in sustainable fashion - wool made from unused plant matter and from materials like Hemp.

Rory challenges Jennifer on just why this distinction matters, how much impact it has on the climate and why this isn't more widespread if it's a eco-friendly way to make the clothes that everybody wan...

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Rory McGowan sits down with Simon Onyons, a Senior Advisor to the UK National Cyber Security Centre and someone with over 20 years experience in information technology and cybersecurity, to talk about the state of UK business' cyber security and what businesses should be doing ahead of the Christmas period to ensure that they're safe from hack...

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Rory McGowan sits down with Samantha Duffy, a Senior Manager of Global Water Programs at NSF to talk about some disturbing findings that reveals that thousands of people across the UK may have illegal water fittings, and that not only could they be contaiminating their water but also how the law leaves homeowners liable for legal reprocussions for the consequences.

Samantha talks about how you can check your water fittings and how ...

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Rory McGowan sits down with Julie Cameron, the Associate Director for Scotland at the Mental Health Foundation charity, to share her best tips on getting a better nights sleep just in time for the clocks going back.

The Mental Health Foundation is one of the oldest mental health charities in the UK, and Julie shares their latest data around our sleeping habits and the general public's ability to recognise their own mental health ch...

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Rory McGowan speaks to Founder of The Level Group George Williamson about new research that sheds light on the UK's relationship with inheritance, and how over 1 in 3 people are financially depended on that money right now.

They talk about how family farms and pensions may be hit by the proposed inheritance tax changes presumed to be in the next UK budget and how that'll impact families across the UK, using data to back up what man...

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Rory McGowan speaks to Dr Alice Ashby, a consultant psychiatrist at the London Psychiatry Clinic, about why ADHD in women is underdiagnosed and why society has found it more difficult to spot symptoms of ADHD in women.

They talk about what those symptoms are, her own experience with talking to women with ADHD and the importance of being mindful and checking in with the women in our lives to make sure that everybody's mental health ...

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Rory McGowan speaks with Nick Sanderson, the CEO of the Audley Group, to talk about new research into retiree types and how knowing what retirees are after shapes how retirement villages are built. They talk about how older people are adventurous than the stereotypes would have people believe and how these villages are designed with that in mind, combatting lonliness and other problems that older people face in the 21st Century. 

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September 24, 2025 8 mins

Rory McGowan speaks with Jack Smith, CEO of Love Finance, about the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. They discuss the sectors that are struggling, particularly construction and hospitality, and the importance of quick access to finance for these businesses. Jack shares insights from his journey in the lending industry and emphasises the need for lenders to support SMEs effectively.

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Rory McGowan speaks with James Kaberry, a non-executive director at IO Finance Partners, about the current state of SMEs in the UK. They discuss the significant role SMEs play in the economy, the challenges they face in accessing capital, and the rise of alternative lending solutions. James emphasises the importance of supporting SMEs to foster growth and stability in the economy, while also providing practical advice for those str...

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Rory McGowan speaks with Sherine McCarthy, Director of Impact and Change at the Start Network, about the importance of anticipatory action in humanitarian aid. They discuss how pre-arranging funding can lead to more effective disaster responses, the role of governments in supporting these initiatives, and real-world examples of successful anticipatory action.

https://startnetwork.org/

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Etholle Davies fills in for Daniel Clewlow & Rory McGowan to speak to Chris Teasdale from Handelsbanken. They've conducted some new research regarding frustration and mistrust regarding automated customer service. In fact, a significant majority says they want the human touch back.

https://www.handelsbanken.co.uk/en/

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Rory McGowan is joined by Dermatologist, Dr Rima Clayton. With the kids heading back to school, Dr Rima gives her expert insight into the impact acne can have on teenagers. As well as some treatment advice. 

https://www.dermareading.co.uk/ 

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