Juggling Mind and Money
Episodes
Ep.40 - Why we crave certainty and Why money can’t give it to us.
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Steve and Jess talk about why our brains chase certainty, why money can't really deliver it, and how to build a ...
Ep.39 - 21 Years, One Big Wobble, and a Trip to Ibiza: Dan Sanders on Running a Small Business
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailSteve sits down with Dan Sanders, optician and founder of Perspective Opticians, for a candid look at what it really takes to run an i...
Ep.38 How to Stay Sane in a 24-Hour Negative News Cycle
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailThe news is loud, the headlines are heavy, and our phones make sure we never miss a thing. Steve and Jess sit down to talk about what ...
Ep.37 The Father of Life Planning on Money, Meaning and Freedom - George Kinder
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Steve sits down with George Kinder, known to most as the father of life planning.George has spent the last thirty yea...
Ep.36 How Your Financial Personality Shapes Every Money Decision | Greg Davies - Oxford Risk
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailSteve sits down with Greg Davies, Head of Behavioural Finance at Oxford Risk, for one of the most practically useful conversations the...
Ep.35 The Psychology of Money: Why Your Past Is Running Your Financial Future - with Money Psychotherapist Vicky Reynal
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You might be sabotaging your finances and have no idea why.Steve sits down with Vicky Reynal, money psychotherapist and Sunday Times columnist, to exp...
Ep.34 Ian Archbold – a client discussing retirement trepidation, and why everyone needs an adviser.
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve is joined by Ian Archbold – chartered management accountant, global reward director at Haleon, and (as it turns out) a quietl...
Ep.33 The Invisible Biases Shaping Your Financial Future – with behavioural scientist, Richard Shotton
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We like to believe we make rational financial decisions.In reality, our choices are shaped by shortcuts, emotions, and invisible mental biases we rare...
Ep.32 Executive Burnout: Stretched, Stressed… or on the Brink?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve and Jess explore Executive Burnout — how it develops, why high performers are particularly vulnera...
Ep.31 How Investment Professionals Think About Risk, Returns, and Staying the Course
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve sits down with Laurentius van den Worm, Head of Investment Strategy at Timeline Portfolios, for a ca...
Ep 30 - Sam Hart - Inheritance tax at home and abroad
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve is joined by Sam Hart, a tax specialist at Rosegate Tax with nearly 30 years in the game, to cut through the noise around inher...
Ep.29 News years resolutions - Why they fail, and how to make yours stick
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Year’s Day 2026. The motivation is high, the To-Do list is long, and reality is quietly waiting round the corner.In this episode Steve and Jes...
#28 Michael Kothakota of WolfBridge Wealth on the Value of Advice
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 28, Steve is joined by Michael Kothakota, co-founder of Wolf Bridge Wealth, for a grounded conversation on the real value of financial advi...
Ep.27 The Budget Explained: Tax Changes, Delays and Hidden Consequences
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve is joined by Chartered Financial Planner Luke James for a clear and grounded conversation about the ...
Ep.26 Gambling VS Investing
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Steve and Jess unpack a question many of us think about but rarely admit out loud: When is it smart risk-taking… and when is it simp...
Ep.25 - Neil Bage on being Human
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve is joined by Neil Bage, Co-Founder of Shaping Wealth, for a powerful conversation about understanding people as the core of gre...
Ep.24 The Psychology of Time: Why We Procrastinate on Life and Money
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve and Jess unpack one of the most overlooked forces shaping our financial lives — ...
Ep.23 - Protection Paralysis: Why We Dodge Life Insurance
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve and Jess take on one of life’s most avoided topics — protection.From life insurance to income and health cover, they explor...
Ep.22 - Four Financial Safety Nets You Can’t Afford to Ignore
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people would rather insure their phone than spend money on financial protection for themselves. And who can blame them? Those products feel dull,...
Ep.21 - How to Stop HMRC Inheriting Your Wealth
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does inheritance tax (IHT) spark so much anger yet so little action? In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve and Jess dig into the mix ...
Ep.20 - Redundancy, Identity, and Life After the Job Title
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Losing a job is more than losing a paycheck — it can feel like losing a piece of who you are. In this episode, Steve and Jess untangle the messy mi...
Ep.19 - Midyear Market Check: What Matters, What Doesn’t with Luke James
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Six months down, decades to go. In this episode, Steve and Luke explore why mid-year investment reviews rarely change the big picture – and why no ...
Ep.18 - The Rollercoaster of Risk: How to Stay Sane While Investing
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like investing is just one big gamble? In this episode, Steve and Jess untangle why our “caveman brains” freak out over market dips and...
Ep.17 - Death, Inheritance, and Living on Your Own Terms
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is never just about death — it’s about loss, love, and the messiness of being human. In this episode, Steve and Jess unpack the emotional an...
Ep.16 Keely Woods - From Panic to Purpose: Demystifying the World of Investing
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s investing really for? In this episode, Steve Rowe is joined by Keely Woods to unpack the truth behind investments – beyond jargon, headline...
Ep.15 - Planning for Inheritance Tax: What Every Family Should Know
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inheritance Tax affects more families than ever — yet too many leave it to chance. In this episode, we explore the key tools for effective estate p...
Ep.14 - Our colleague Luke James on Why Pensions are Exciting
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pensions might not sound thrilling, but this episode of Juggling Mind and Money proves otherwise. Lucent Financial Planning’s very own Luke James st...
Ep.13 - Teresa Meredith - A Retirement Story with Heart
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, Steve Row is joined by Teresa Meredith – a long-time client of Lucent Financial Planning – who steps in as guest co-hos...
Ep.12 - Why Retirees Can’t Spend – Even When They’ve Got Millions
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They’ve done the hard part — worked, saved, and built a sizeable nest egg. So why are so many retirees paralysed when it comes to spending their o...
Ep.11 - Socially Disconnected? How to fix the Friendship Gap in Retirement
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is retirement a recipe for relaxation—or social isolation?In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve and Jess dive into the less talked about...
Ep.10 - From Payday to Purpose: Rethinking Life in Retirement
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve clocked out for the last time, said goodbye to spreadsheets and staff meetings… but now what? In this episode of Juggling Mind & Money,...
Ep.9 - Till Pension Do Us Part? Why Couples Struggle After Retirement and How To Make It Work
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve worked hard, raised a family, built a life together — so why does retirement suddenly feel… tense?In this episode of Juggling Mind and Mo...
Ep.8 - Cashing Out or Freaking Out? The Psychology of Retirement
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement – it’s the golden dream, right? No alarms, no meetings, just endless freedom. But here’s the twist… for many, it’s not all Pimm’...
Ep.7 - Greed & Money: Why We Always Want More (And How to Stop)
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💰 Greed, Money & The Never-Ending Chase for More 🤑Why do we always want more? More money, more success, more stuff—yet somehow, it never f...
Ep.6 - ADHD, Overwhelm & Avoidance: Taking Back Control of Your Mind & Money - with special guest Sarah Morgan
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like you might have ADHD, but you’re not quite sure? Or maybe you just keep procrastinating on that one important financial task? In this...
Ep.5 - The Financial Fallout of a Negative Mindset: Don't Let Your Mood Ruin Your Money
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you aware of how negativity affects your life and the lives of those around you? In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve and Jess uncove...
Ep. 4 - Don't Let Over-Optimism Sabotage Your Financial Future!
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve and Jess delve into the intriguing world of over-optimism and its impact on our finances.Can being o...
Ep.3 Autism and Finances: Navigating Strengths and Obstacles
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, hosts Steve and Jess dive into the intersection of autism and financial well-being. They explore the uniqu...
Ep.2 Impulse and Insight: ADHD’s Role in Financial Choices
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve and Jess explore the unique challenges of managing finances with ADHD. From impulsivity to disorgani...
Ep.1 From Fear to Freedom: Managing Anxiety for a Happier Financial Life
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this debut episode of the Juggling Mind and Money podcast, financial planner Steve Rowe and psychologist Jessica Schlupp-Taylor explore the fascina...