551 - Sherine McCarthy on the Importance of Anticipatory Action in Humanitarian Aid
Release Date: 09/18/2025
561 - Nurse Advisor on Saving Money via Continence Care
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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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560 - PETA Ambassador on how our Clothes Could Be Made from Plants
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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 wants. They also talk about the challenges of fast fashion, and the different types of climate damage caused by current supply chains.
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559 - Leading UK Cyber Security Expert on changing Cyber Security from "A technical issue, to a business issue."
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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 hackers and bad faith actors trying to gain access to their data and disrupt their business. Currently working with the risk management firm Kroll, Simon discusses what both businesses can do to tighten their cyber security but also what consumers should be...
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558 - Water Regulation Expert talks about how Brits are on the Hook for Illegal Water Fittings
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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 bad water fittings can contaiminate your water as someone who helps run a water testing non-profit facilitiy that tests taps and certifies their safety. There is...
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557 - Mental Health Foundation expert on how nearly 40% of British Adults haven't taken action to make their sleep better
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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 changes after a poor nights sleep. Rory and Julie talk about just how stark the problem is, and what the best things you can do to ensure everyone can get a good's...
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556 - Inheritance Tax Expert on Reeves' incoming Inheritance changes
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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 many Brits' response will be to try and protect their family's money, once their older family members pass away.
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555 - Psychiatrist talks ADHD in Women and its Underdiagnosis
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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 is as good as it can be.
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554 - CEO of Largest Retirement Village Company on Retiree Types and Creating Communities
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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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553 - Jack Smith on Supporting SMEs
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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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552 - James Kaberry on the Current State of SMEs in the UK
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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 struggling to navigate the current financial landscape.
info_outlineRory 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.
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