The Money:Mindshift podcast

The news is designed to keep us informed. But is it helping us make better decisions? Media researcher Jodie Jackson and Positive News editor Tom Pattinson join host Dr Tom Mathar to explore how the stories we consume shape the way we see the world, our future and our finances. In this episode of season four, we look at why bad news grabs our attention, how to avoid doomscrolling without becoming uninformed, and why a healthier media diet could help us make better long-term decisions. Considerations Please note the views expressed by contributors to this podcast are their own and should not be taken as advice. If you need advice, please speak to a financial adviser. Want to know more? Subscribe to The Money:Mindshift podcast on Spotify and Apple, or visit Aegon's Money:Mindshift hub for handy articles, tools and resources. Want to talk about how money makes you feel, but not sure where to start? Check out our money conversation starters guide – full of useful prompts about how to begin that conversation (with both yourself, and others). You can also follow Aegon UK on LinkedIn to stay tuned for all things Money:Mindshift. Or leave us a comment, and we’ll get back to you! Get to know Dr Tom Dr Thomas Mathar (or Dr Tom for short) is an author, podcaster, and financial wellbeing speaker. You can follow Dr Tom on LinkedIn. And a huge thank you to our guests, Jodie Jackson and Tom Pattinson Jodie Jackson is an author, TEDx speaker and media researcher. Through her work on media literacy and neuroconditioning, she helps people understand how the information they consume shapes their lives. Follow Jodie on LinkedIn, or visit her website jodiejackson.com. Tom Pattinson is the editor of Positive News, a media platform dedicated to reporting progress, possibility and solutions. His work focuses on telling stories that inspire action and help people see the opportunities as well as the challenges facing the world.

Life rarely goes to plan, so what happens when everything changes? Bestselling author Bruce Feiler and financial planner Romany Youell join host Dr Tom Mathar to explore how we navigate the moments that shake up our lives. Whether it's a redundancy, a divorce, a health scare or a change you never saw coming, these ‘lifequakes’ can leave us questioning what's next. In this episode of season four, we look at why the idea of a linear life is a myth, how to find growth in periods of uncertainty, and why sometimes the goal isn't to bounce back to who we were before – but to get cosy with moving forward. Considerations Please note the views expressed by contributors to this podcast are their own and should not be taken as advice. If you need advice, please speak to a financial adviser. Want to know more? Subscribe to The Money:Mindshift podcast on Spotify and Apple, or visit Aegon's Money:Mindshift hub for handy articles, tools and resources. Want to talk about how money makes you feel, but not sure where to start? Check out our money conversation starters guide – full of useful prompts about how to begin that conversation (with both yourself, and others). You can also follow Aegon UK on LinkedIn to stay tuned for all things Money:Mindshift. Or leave us a comment, and we’ll get back to you! Get to know Dr Tom Dr Thomas Mathar (or Dr Tom for short) is an author, podcaster, and financial wellbeing speaker. You can follow Dr Tom on LinkedIn. And a huge thank you to our guests, Bruce Feiler and Romany Youell Bruce Feiler is a bestselling author, speaker and expert on life transitions. Through his research, TED talks and writing, he helps people understand periods of change, uncertainty and reinvention – coining the term ‘lifequake’ along the way. For more information, you can visit his website www.brucefeiler.com. Romany Youell is the founder of The Finance Woman and was the UK’s youngest financial planner at 18. She helps people makes sense of major life changes with confidence and permission, using her award-winning business to create clarity, security and a sense of what's possible next.

Ever feel like you're standing at a crossroads? We definitely have – and it’s hard to know which path to take. Financial psychologist Meghaan Lurtz and gelato entrepreneur Marguerite Spina join host Dr Tom to explore why big life decisions can feel so overwhelming. In this episode of the Money:Mindshift podcast, we look at why difficult decisions can leave us feeling stuck, how experimenting can build confidence, and what Marguerite learned when she left corporate life behind to start her own business. Considerations Please note the views expressed by contributors to this podcast are their own and should not be taken as advice. If you need advice, please speak to a financial adviser. Want to know more? Subscribe to The Money:Mindshift podcast on Spotify and Apple, or visit Aegon's Money:Mindshift hub for handy articles, tools and resources. Want to talk about how money makes you feel, but not sure where to start? Check out our money conversation starters guide – full of useful prompts and tips about how to begin that conversation (with both yourself, and others). You can also follow Aegon UK on LinkedIn to stay tuned for all things Money:Mindshift. Or leave us a comment, and we’ll get back to you! Get to know Dr Tom Dr Thomas Mathar (or Dr Tom for short) is an author, podcaster, and financial wellbeing speaker. He’s also an expert in financial psychology, behavioural science, and longevity education, too. You can follow Dr Tom on LinkedIn. And a huge thank you to our guests, Meghaan Lurtz and Marguerite Spina Meghaan Lurtz is a financial psychologist, professor and writer. She helps people understand the psychology behind money, decision-making and living a meaningful life. You can subscribe to her Substack, (Less) Lonely Money and follow Meghaan on LinkedIn. Marguerite Spina is the founder of handmade Italian gelato company, Villaggio Gelato. Her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship has given her first-hand experience of taking leaps into the unknown. You can visit villagiogelato.shop for more tasty information, or follow Marguerite on LinkedIn.

AI is changing the way we think, work and build careers. But should we be worried? Career coach Michelle Schechter and AI entrepreneur Sachin Goyal of Clarity Loop join host Dr Tom Mathar to explore how to navigate AI anxiety in a rapidly changing world. In this episode of season four, we look at why our value is bigger than our job title, the skills that matter most in an AI-powered future, and why human strengths may be our greatest advantage. Considerations Please note the views expressed by contributors to this podcast are their own and should not be taken as advice. If you need advice, please speak to a financial adviser. Want to know more? Subscribe to The Money:Mindshift podcast on Spotify and Apple, or visit Aegon's Money:Mindshift hub for handy articles, tools and resources. Want to talk about how money makes you feel, but not sure where to start? Check out our money conversation starters guide – full of useful prompts about how to begin that conversation (with both yourself, and others). You can also follow Aegon UK on LinkedIn to stay tuned for all things Money:Mindshift. Or leave us a comment, and we’ll get back to you! Get to know Dr Tom Dr Thomas Mathar (or Dr Tom for short) is an author, podcaster, and financial wellbeing speaker. You can follow Dr Tom on LinkedIn. And a huge thank you to our guests, Michelle Schechter and Sachin Goyal Michelle Schechter is a career coach and founder of Career Gym. A former comms leader at LinkedIn, she helps people navigate career change, uncover their strengths and build confidence in an evolving world of work. Sachin Goyal is the founder and CEO of Clarity Loop, an AI-powered workplace learning platform. He’s passionate about helping people use technology to learn, grow and reach their potential at work.

You can't buy more hours in the day. But you might be able to buy more moments that matter. Financial planner Derek Hagen and listening bar founder Jessica Roberts join host Dr Tom Mathar to explore a surprisingly simple idea: buying time. In the first episode of season four, we look at why all years aren’t created equal, how money can help us create more experiences that matter, and why slowing down might be one of the smartest investments we ever make. Considerations Please note the views expressed by contributors to this podcast are their own and should not be taken as advice. If you need advice, please speak to a financial adviser. Want to know more? Subscribe to The Money:Mindshift podcast on Spotify and Apple, or visit Aegon's Money:Mindshift hub for handy articles, tools and resources. Want to talk about how money makes you feel, but not sure where to start? Check out our money conversation starters guide – full of useful prompts about how to begin that conversation (with both yourself, and others). You can also follow Aegon UK on LinkedIn to stay tuned for all things Money:Mindshift. Or leave us a comment, and we’ll get back to you! Get to know Dr Tom Dr Thomas Mathar (or Dr Tom for short) is an author, podcaster, and financial wellbeing speaker. You can follow Dr Tom on LinkedIn. And a huge thank you to our guests, Derek Hagen and Jessica Roberts Derek Hagen is a financial life planner at Root Financial, author and creator of Meaning.blog. He helps people align their money with what matters most, exploring the connections between time, meaning and financial wellbeing. Jessica Roberts is the founder of Edinburgh listening bar Lounge 33, a unique space dedicated to music, connection and the art of slowing down.