The ScotsCare podcast - with Marcus Railton

A brief roundup of the ScotsCare podcast, series one, stay tuned for series two! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.