In this episode of The Happy WorkLife Podcast, Lord Mark Price sits down with husband-and-wife duo Johnny and Pauline Paterson, the founders of Dr.PAWPAW, the British beauty brand that grew from a simple idea into a globally recognised name. What began as a solution-focused product inspired by the natural benefits of pawpaw has evolved into a multi-award-winning business stocked around the world.

Together, they explore the drive behind building a global brand from scratch, balancing entrepreneurship with family life, and working side by side as partners in both business and marriage.

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https://www.drpawpaw.com/

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In this episode of The Happy WorkLife Podcast, Lord Mark Price sits down with Dr Gwen Adshead, one of the UK’s leading forensic psychotherapists and psychiatrists. A Visiting Professor at Yale School of Law and Psychiatry, and consultant forensic psychiatrist at Ravenswood House, Gwen has spent nearly forty years working at the intersection of mental health, crime and justice.

She has worked extensively with violent offenders in high-security psychiatric hospitals such as Broadmoor, as well as within the prison system. Dr Adshead was also the 2024 BBC Reith Lecturer, where she explored complex questions around violence, responsibility and mental illness. In this episode, she reflects on her career, her public work and her forthcoming book, Unspeakable.

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In this episode, Lord Mark Price is joined by Robert Stone, former professional basketball player turned senior HR and people leader.

They explore Rob’s journey from elite sport into marketing and HR, unpacking the transferable skills professional athletes bring to leadership, culture, and people management. The conversation dives into:

🏀 His early years, sporting influences, and path to professional basketball

🔄 The transition from elite sport into business and HR

🧠 How athletic discipline, resilience, and teamwork shape leadership

🌍 The evolving role of HR, including skills, AI, and diversity and inclusion

Recognised in the HRD Global Top 100 in 2022 and 2023, Rob brings deep insight into the challenges and opportunities facing HR today.

An honest and energising conversation about people, performance, and the future of work.