The ScotsCare podcast - with Marcus Railton (ScotsCare)
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| 28 Oct 2022 | Eleanor Morton - Comedian, writer and actor | 00:27:57 | |
Eleanor has come up with some incredible gems of comedy and is one of the newer generation using social media to spearhead her content. She has lived north and south of the Border, and here she chats to Marcus about what it's like to be a Scottish comedian in London and how she feels about her upcoming move back to Edinburgh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | Isla St Clair - Singer and broadcaster | 00:32:39 | |
To many Isla St Clair is a well known face, but many don't realise her extensive career in folk music, something she is still working on today. She chats with Marcus about her background and family, and how it helped shape her career in Scottish folk and how it helped her become the person she is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | Duncan Pow - Actor | 00:41:21 | |
Duncan has been a familiar face on our screens in Rogue One and the now playing Andor, as well as Black Mirror and the Night Manager. He chats with Marcus about growing up in Scotland, witnessing the Lockerbie disaster, making it as an actor, beliefs, Buddhism and lifes challenges. Strap in for an interesting insight into his life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | Will Jordan - Author and YouTuber | 00:38:03 | |
Will Jordan was born in Fife, Scotland in 1983. He is best known as the author of the Ryan Drake series of action thrillers, and for his YouTube alter-ego, The Critical Drinker, amassing well over a million followers and quickly becoming one of the most popular movie critics on the internet. Having always enjoyed a passion for storytelling, he began writing short stories from a young age, eventually moving up to full-length novels and the publication of his first Ryan Drake novel in 2012. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Nov 2022 | Doug Carnegie ‐ ScotsCare supporter, Befriender volunteer and successful TV executive | 00:31:49 | |
Doug Carnegie has supported ScotsCare for many years, as a volunteer, working at events and being a Befriender telephone buddy, regulalry chatting with a socially isolated older Scot. Doug was also a highly successful TV executive, and was the boss of The One Show and worked on other shows such as Crimewatch. Doug shares his journey from Peterhead, near Aberdeen to the bright lights of London and the top of the TV tree and what it's like to be a ScotsCare Befriender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Lexie Elliott - Crime novelist | 00:31:16 | |
Lexie Elliott is a Scot south of the border that always had an inkling she had a good story in her. After the global financial crisis she lost her job in finance and the chance to chase her passion arose. 3 successful crime novels later and one soon to be released in 2023, Lexie hasn't looked back. She has also swum the English channel solo, run ultramarathons and is a mum of two. She talks about growing up at the foot of the Highlands, and her career so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Nov 2022 | Hannah Rankin - Boxer | 00:31:41 | |
Marcus chats with Former WBA and IBO 154lb World Champion Boxer Hannah Rankin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Fiona McKinnon | 00:33:42 | |
Fiona McKinnon talks about mindfulness, wellness at work, mental health and sleep deprivation. Fiona used to be a stressed out executive, before founding her company that helps people chill out in a hectic world, where it can be hard to find time for your mental health. How can we navigate an increasingly hectic world and keep some piece of mind? #mindfulness #scotscare #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Dec 2022 | Duncan Pow - Sergeant Melshi Actor - An Andor Special | 00:53:47 | |
Scottish actor Duncan Pow is back on the ScotsCare podcast! This time it's a 60 min one off spceial, focussed on all things Andor and Star Wars. What was it like to work in the unique culture of the Star Wars universe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Dec 2022 | Martin Perry - Professional Table Tennis Para athlete | 00:33:05 | |
Martin shares his journey into table tennis, the support he’s received from his coaches and his willingness to accept criticism if deserved in the pursuit of progress. He also talks about highs and lows of competing and his want to keep competing for as long as his body allows. #paraathlete #scotscare #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | Allan Stewart - Actor, Singer, Impressionist and Pantomime Performer | 00:36:57 | |
Allan talks about career spanning many decades, working on radio, tv, theatre and cruise ships. A veteran of 24 years on the pantomime circuit, he is currently performing in Snow White in Edinburgh. Allan is super excited with the show and the surprises it has in store for guests. #performer #scotscare #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | Dr Emma Hepburn - The Psychology mum | 00:41:33 | |
Clinical psychologist, brain enthusiast and doodler. Dr Emma Hepburn draws psychology, works for the NHS and the author of two amazing books, that can help you deal with your mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Jan 2023 | Christopher Brookmyre - Crime Author | 00:31:39 | |
Hailing from Glasgow, Christoher Brookmyre has been releasing crime fiction novels for over 25 years, which fit into the so called 'Tartan Noir' genre. Some of his books include Black Widow, Places In The Darkness and Quite Ugly One Morning. He also writes sci-fi and has been involved in the video game world. He's sold over 2 million novels and counting. Marcus chats to him about his writing process and how he brings his stories to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | Christine Esson - Businesswoman and leader of the Scottish Business Network | 00:36:35 | |
Scots entrepreneur and businesswomen Christine forged a great career away from home before recently returning to Glasgow, listen in to see how she broken down barriers for women in business and what it's like living both sides of the border. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | Greg Kane - One half of Hue and Cry | 00:35:22 | |
One half of Scots super group Hue and Cry, Greg Kane chats with Marcus about music, fast cars, growing up in Scotland, money, and what makes him happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Russell Wardrop - Inspirational business coach | 00:31:32 | |
Marcus chats with Russell Wardrop, co-founder of Kissing With Confidence, a company that has coached over 50,000 people to pitch and sell in business. As well as that he's a hard worker from south Glasgow, a former architect and he shares his life philosophies around work, happiness and the younger generation coming up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | Paul Boggie - From Heroin to Hero author | 00:38:54 | |
Marcus chats to Paul Boggie, a man that battled heroin addiction for 7 years, then decided to turn his life around to become a Queen’s guard, in one of the world’s toughest army regiments. Paul's spine was later damaged in a car accident, forcing him onto painkillers, meaning another battle to beat substance dependence again. He overcame it and wrote all about his journey in Heroin to Hero, an autobiography with all proceeds going to charity. He's got some great insights into addiction, determination and lessons learned. His life was turned into a play at the Edinburgh Festival last summer and he has followed this up with a second book. #podcast #drugaddiction #mentalhealth #mindfulness #recovery #edinburgh #london #edinburgh #charity #army Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | Amy McCulloch - Thriller writer | 00:36:58 | |
| 17 Mar 2023 | Colin Maclachlan - Ex Special Forces Soldier | 00:41:19 | |
Coming up on the podcast tomorrow we have former Special Forces soldier Colin Maclachlan who's been in some tough situations! Colin speaks about the toll a military life can take on home life, PTSD, and his journey from a boy in Scotland up through the ranks to the SAS and to later life on TV and acting. #scotscare #podcast #ColinMaclachlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | David Duke - Founder of Street Soccer Scotland | 00:23:32 | |
David Duke is the founder of Street Soccer Scotland, an organisation that provides free football sessions for the homeless and socially excluded. It's been a phenomenal success, giving people that sense of community and purpose that can help them get their lives back on track. Since 2009 the charity has had over 22,000 players engaged in sessions. David chats about how and why he founded it, his own experience of homelessness, addiction, exercise, mental health and the importance of community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | Helen Gray - Landmine Clearance Expert | 00:43:35 | |
Demining activities may be one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. But Helen Gray doesn't mind. A Scot from just outside Edinburgh, Gray worked with the Hazardous Areas Life-Support Organization, or HALO Trust, a humanitarian demining agency. She led a 400-member demining team in Mozambique in 2009 and has worked in various countries to help remove mines. Now she runs a farm, with livestock, whilst being a landmine advisor for the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Apr 2023 | The ScotsCare Podcast Trailer | 00:01:34 | |
What can you expect from the ScotsCare podcast? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Apr 2023 | Alice Clark-Platts - Crime writer and former human rights lawyer | 00:33:43 | |
Alice Clark-Platts is a former human rights lawyer who has worked on cases involving the rapper Snoop Dogg and Winnie Mandela, before her hobby of writing led her to the fantastic thrillers The Cove 🌊 🌋 and the Flower Girls 🌼 amongst others. With a Scottish father, a London upbringing and 10 years in Singapore, Alice has had an insteresting path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 May 2023 | Chris Murray - Commonwealth Gold and British record holding weightlifter | 00:33:13 | |
Chris Murray is a Commonwealth Games gold medalist and multiple British record holder in weightlifting. He chats with Marcus about what it takes to be a champion weightlifter, what the future holds for him, and his Scottish connection, through his father, who used to train with legendary Scottish sprinter Allan Wells. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 May 2023 | Tony Singh MBE - TV Chef | 00:32:25 | |
Legendary chef Tony Singh MBE hails from Leith, and worked his way up to become the TV chef we all love. He chats about having dyslexia, learning, how Leith used to be, his background, food today and future ambitions. Tune in tomorrow! #tonysingh #leith #food #cooking #chef #scotscare #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | Dr Joanna McMillan - PhD nutrition scientist, dietitian & food futurist | 00:49:31 | |
This week on the ScotsCare podcast is top nutritional scientist Dr Joanna McMillan. Ever wondered what the gut brain connection is, how important it is or what you can do to make it function optimally? How does it affect mental health, sleep, digestion, anxiety and so many other factors? Joanna was great with guidance with what to eat, what not to eat and how we should also be kind to ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jun 2023 | Debi Gliori - Scottish-born children's writer and illustrator | 00:45:41 | |
The first series of the ScotsCare podcast ends with childrens’s writer and illustrator, Debi Gliori, author of over 80 books. Debi speaks about life and career and a truly heartbreaking story of an ex-forces homeless man she met on the steps of an Edinburgh train station which inspired one of her most famous books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 | A series one roundup | 00:04:13 | |
A brief roundup of the ScotsCare podcast, series one, stay tuned for series two! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | Pat Nevin - Former Scotland, Chelsea and Everton football player, commentator and author | 00:42:37 | |
Marcus speaks with Pat Nevin, a Glasgow boy that tried to avoid becoming a footballer, but fate had other ideas! Pat played at the top, with Chelsea, Everton and Scotland, representing his country 28 times. But there's more to him than football, he's an articulate man that has lent his skills to commentating and recently writing two books about his experiences in the beautiful game, Football and How to Survive It and The Accidental Footballer. Pat also speaks about his upbringing, family, the difficult culture around Rangers and Celtic, working abroad and the lack of information there was about autism, to help with the upbringing of his son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jun 2024 | The Hebridean Baker - International best selling cookbook author from Lewis - Coinneach MacLeod. | 00:44:43 | |
The Hebridean Baker is a sensation on TikTok , his books are Scotland's bestselling cookbooks for 2021, 2022, 2023, and his North American book tour sold out almost immediately when dates were released. From his remote life in the Hebrides through social media, Coinneach MacLeod's life and recipes have drawn the attention of bakers the globe over! He chats about growing up on the Outer Hebrides, his worldwide travels, becoming a celebrity and LGBTQ ambassador and how he keeps his feet on the ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Jul 2024 | Michelle Gomez - Star of Green Wing, Doctor Who and the Flight Attendant | 00:35:17 | |
Michelle Gomez is a native Glaswegian that has starred in Green Wing, Doctor Who and more recently The Flight Attendant. She played Missy and the first female Master in Doctor Who, but her rise to supervillain and comedic great didn't come overnight. Working bar jobs and grafting eventually landed her the break out role in Green Wing and to working with talents such as Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat. She speaks with Marcus about her interesting family history, Glasgow by way of the Caribbean and Madeira, how she's become a naturalised American citizen, life in New York, Rebus, and how to deal with rejection and setbacks, which is par for the course as an actor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jul 2024 | John Webster - Head of Scotland House in London | 00:38:30 | |
Marcus Railton sits down with John Webster, head of Scotland House in London. A fascinating journey from a working class background in Glasgow to the most senior government official representing Scotland in London. John talks about leaving a trade to join the world of diplomacy, and working all around the world in dicey places like Afghanistan and Chad, to eventually leading Scotland House and giving entrepreneurial Scots a gateway to the capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Aug 2024 | Ruth Devlin - Menopause educator | 00:35:02 | |
In this episode of the ScotsCare podcast, Marcus Railton sits down with Ruth Devlin, an educator specialising in the menopause. Despite being from Yorkshire, Ruth has lived in Scotland long enough to earn honorary Scot status, and her accent proves it. Ruth's work has been on Marcus's radar for a while, and their conversation covers a wide array of topics related to menopause, from symptoms to workplace policies and her book "Men, Let's Talk Menopause." Ruth shares her journey of setting up "Let's Talk Menopause" to provide accurate, evidence-based information to people across all sectors. They discuss the importance of raising awareness and the challenges of combating misinformation. Ruth explains the difference between perimenopause and menopause, detailing the physical and psychological symptoms that women may experience. They also delve into the role of celebrities like Davina McCall in breaking the taboo and the growing awareness of menopause in workplaces. The conversation touches on the need for more consistent and comprehensive education about menopause, both for women and men, and the importance of individualised care when it comes to treatments like HRT. Ruth's straightforward, no-nonsense approach and her ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging shine throughout the episode. Whether you're directly affected by menopause or just looking to understand it better, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Useful links & resources: Women’s Health concern : https://lnkd.in/emdq4hFW Menopause Matters : www.menopausematters.co.uk Let’s Talk Menopause : https://lnkd.in/efMhxQk3 Squeezy app : www.squeezyapp.com The Eve Appeal: www.eveappeal.org.uk NHS inform: https://lnkd.in/eM9E86Rp
Ruth is a registered nurse, an educator, a reflexologist & has training in cognitive behaviour therapy. She is the founder & MD of Let’s Talk Menopause, set up in 2012 working & collaborating across all sectors. She published the book Men…Let’s Talk Menopause.
Additional resources: • BMS : www.thebms.org.uk • NICE guidelines : https://lnkd.in/gsVqeFDt • Jackie Lynch/Nutritionist : www.well-well-well.co.uk • Daisy Network : www.daisynetwork.org • Endometriosis UK : www.endometriosis-uk.org • The Royal Osteoporosis Society : theros.org.uk • PCOS : https://lnkd.in/gugWEMvA • PMS: www.pms.org.uk/ • CBT self help guide : ‘Living Well Through The Menopause' & ‘Managing Hot flushes and Night sweats; A cognitive behavioural self-help guide to the Menopause’ by Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith: https://lnkd.in/eKyx3mJY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Oct 2024 | Dr Brett Grellier - psychologist and service provider to ScotsCare clients | 00:46:15 | |
Dr Brett Grellier is a psychologist that supports some of our clients with his practice, Brett Grellier Psychology Services. The chat goes into some fascinating areas, such as how being homeless can affect your mental health and stop you getting back on your feet, as well as the mental health issues we all face - feeling stressed and overwhelmed in the busy modern world. Marcus get some insights into how we can calm down our nervous systems and why we get overwhelmed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 | Sharon Small - one of the best known Scottish actresses | 00:33:17 | |
Sharon Small is a Scottish actress known for her work in film, radio, theatre, and television. Perhaps best known as Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, she is also known for her lead roles in Law & Order: UK, and most recently in the BBC thriller Nightsleeper. Hear how she grew up in Glasgow, and how she decided to become an actress and what it's like to work with David Tennant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | Sue Palmer - Children's education specialist and ‘childhood campaigner'. | 00:44:31 | |
Sue Palmer, a former primary headteacher in Scotland, is a literacy specialist, writer, presenter and ‘childhood campaigner’. She has written over 200 books, software packages and TV programmes for schools on aspects of literacy and many hundreds of articles for the educational and national press. Over the last fifteen years, her books on child development in the modern world – notably Toxic Childhood (second edition 2015) – have led to frequent media appearances and comments about changes in children’s lifestyles. Research for her 2016 book, Upstart: the case for raising the school starting age and providing what the under-sevens really need inspired the Upstart Scotland campaign, of which she is the Chair. Sue also chaired the Scottish Play Commission, served on the Scottish Government’s Early Years Task Force and has been listed in Who’s Who since 2014 as a ‘writer and childhood campaigner’. She chats with Marcus about what's best for our children in the modern world and how we can change the education system to best serve their needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2024 | Tyler Collins - actor, musician and Scottish accent specialist! | 00:36:43 | |
The two meter man from Anchorage, Alaska chats to Marcus about he ended up pursuing his acting career in Scotland, after a stint in London, and going viral with his smorgasboard of regional Scottish accents! Tyler talks about what it takes to be an actor, and how some end up famous, whilst the equally talented can be less lucky. Also, about how he met Limmy's challenge of doing a good Scottish accent despite being American! https://x.com/two_metre_man/status/1580225079920984066 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Nov 2024 | Gregg Boyd - Creator of the Scots deli in London - the Shoap | 00:34:06 | |
If you're a Scot and a Londoner, you might have heard of the Shoap, a deli in Islington that serves some amazing traditional Scottish scran, giving you a taste of home. It's the brainchild of Gregg Boyd, an economist turned food entreprenuer. Marcus and Gregg talk about how he got the project running, Scots food and the difference in culture for a Scot coming and living in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Jan 2025 | Sanjeev Kohli - actor, best known for Still Game | 00:48:52 | |
Sanjeev chats about how his family moved from London to Glasgow when he was 3 and how the place has changed over the years, including his experience of being one of the few Asians in his school and neighbourhood. He talks about how he fell into a creative career, after studying Maths at University, and how he ended up playing Navid in the wonderful Still Game, as well as the other roles he has played to date. He also talks touchingly about his father's battle with Alzheimer's disease and preparing for the loss of a loved one. #thescotscarepodcast #podcast #charity #sanjeevkohli #stillgame Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Feb 2025 | Russell Dalgleish - Chairman and Co-Founder of the Scottish Business Network | 00:40:11 | |
Russell has an interesting story, hailiing from Selkirk in the borders, with a life now that takes him around the world. As the first person in his family to go to higher education, he thought a solid career in banking would be the rest of his professional career, but realising that wasn't for him, he discovered a talent for communicating within business and specifically tech businesses. Working in London he met Christine Esson, and started a group that helped businesses in Scotland expand to the capital by meeting the Scots diaspora working here. It's been so successful that it is now global, and helps many businesses captialise on the goodwill towards Scotland. Russell has some gems of wisdom to share, as he has found in his career helping others. He joined Marcus from Sweden.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Feb 2025 | Lynn Lester - Media industry leader and podcast host from humble roots in Clydebank | 00:37:24 | |
From a working class, humble background, to taking on the world in a global role as Managing Director of Events for The Drum, one of the world’s largest media and marketing platforms, Lynn Lester also runs the podcast From Working Class to World Class, interviewing some top names that have believed and worked hard, from humble origins to achieve some amazing things. From Clydebank to where she is today, she's learnt a few things, and shares her wisdom with Marcus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Mar 2025 | Melanie Masson - X-Factor singer and actress | 00:41:03 | |
Melanie Masson is originally from Glasgow, and shot to fame on the X-Factor in 2012, when she gave an amazing performance of Janis Joplin's Cry Baby. Before this she already had a great singing career, but left it to raise her two children. Melanie reflects on her X-Factor journey, the music industry, motherhood and how things are changing for women, if they really are as well as much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Mar 2025 | Chris Carse Wilson - Author with late diagnosis autism | 00:53:49 | |
Chris Carse Wilson is an author and lifelong runner who uses exercise and nature to manage his mental health. Chris was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 40 and is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. He wrote his well received debut novel Fray in 15 minutes stints on his commute to work at the V&A Dundee, where he was part of the team that created the new museum. He didn't even tell his wife or family that he was writing a book! He chats to Marcus about how running helps him with his mental health, autism, writing, the endorsement of Alan Cumming and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||