The ScotsCare podcast - with Marcus Railton

John Gordon Sinclair is a Glaswegian actor, best known for playing Gregory in the 1981 cult classic film Gregory's Girl. Aside from films, he's been in many TV shows and plays like Death in Paradise and An Actor's Life for Me. Acting wasn't his destiny, he just as easily could have ended up as an electrician, training as he was when he first entered the theatre.Marcus and John talk about 'home', roots, family, education, the creative process, social anxiety and lucky breaks, and also acting with Brad Pitt in World War Z. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Literary legend Sir Alexander McCall Smith joins the ScotsCare podcast to kick off series 3, with topics ranging from Scotland, community, positivity and negativity, advice, curiosity and writing, as well as the odd mention of ScotsCare! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jill Douglas is a journalist and sports presenter from the Borders, where she grew up in a small community on the family farm. How did she get from there to being one of the first female presenters on typically male dominated sports such as rugby union? Marcus chats about how she was set on becoming a journalist, what makes a good interview, as well as her great late friend Doddie Weir and the impact of M.N.D. She is the CEO of My Name is Doddie, the charity set up in his name that has had great success in channelling funding into research for the disease. Jill also talks about what it's like to interview sports stars that also happen to be friends or even a husband! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/emdq4hFWMenopause Matters : www.menopausematters.co.ukLet’s Talk Menopause : https://lnkd.in/efMhxQk3Squeezy app : www.squeezyapp.comThe Eve Appeal: www.eveappeal.org.ukNHS 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.