"I am grateful for this kidnapping experience, because now I'm going to help a lot of people."

Gloria Goldberg was kidnapped for ransom when she was 25, and mother of a young daughter. But her family didn't want to pay for her release.

Having made it out alive, Gloria still suffers episodes of depression and anxiety. But she is proud to say she is happy, and thankful for what she has gone through. She continues to work towards full recovery, and holds no resentment towards her kidnappers.

Is gratitude the secret to resilience? And what are Gloria's daily habits for a happy life?

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"At the end of the day, people can solve problems. But it's the RELATIONSHIPS that can make magic."

Karen Temple experienced clinical depression as a young teenager. If not for the perceptiveness of her mother, she would not have known about it, or been able to get herself out of that situation. Karen's story is a clear reminder of the need for community and family in helping us through obstacles, and beyond.

Today Karen has a doctorate in Materials Chemistry and passionately manages relationships and develops teams working to change the world through technology. How did she get unstuck and find her place of happiness? Hear for yourself now!

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"A lot of people who struggle with sleep because of light exposure."

How does light affect our health and wellbeing? Holistic health expert Raimar Geffken ignites insight into how we can function better through light.

Raimar is a lighting professional and founder of the company Ralum, an award-winning provider of lighting solutions. He also uses his project Biocentric Life to spread the message of holistic wellbeing to the world.

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"When I was a child, I woke up in fright to the sound of the bombs; there was a lot of confusion, uncertainty and and fear, after a while, we got used to it... these events marked a place in my heart and my soul"

“However empty your glass, if you keep adding to it, it will eventually overflow.”

Ammar Ahmad feared for his life at the tender age of 11. Fleeing from the 2003 Iraq war to Denmark, his struggles continued as he faced post-traumatic stress, as well as ostracism and loneliness. 

Today, Ammar passionately leads two non-profit social enterprises, as well his own podcast channel, Denmark Real. 

How did he bring himself from war, to soar? What have gratitude, focus, and awareness have to do with resilience?

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"I realised that if you feed the soul internally first, you'll be better able to feed other people's souls externally."

Jeremy Tan, is the founder of AT Asia, an expert headhunter who goes the extra mile in defining human capital performance. Before his breakthrough, he often blamed others and himself, not knowing that he was spiralling in and out of depression. 

In this episode, he shares his experience of stepping up, finding passion, and making a positive difference in helping others to fulfil their dream jobs.

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"If do not face your fears in life, I guarantee you, you will be haunted for the rest of your life."

Hear the incredible story of how Judith survived the September 11th World Trade Center attacks, and how she coped with the trauma that came after.

As she recounts her experience with PTSD, learn how our voice, and our relationships can help us emerge from obstacles to resilience.

Judith currently works as the Regional Director at Roffey Park Institute in Singapore.

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"There is this chase to earn money, to be better than your neighbour, but it's a mindless chase."

In part two of our conversation with Jade Seah, hear how a setback on TV taught her to be stronger, and get through the pressure of having to be perfect.

She shares how happiness and meaning is more about the quality of relationships than money or material achievements, and why it was important for her to know her strengths.

Jade is a TV celebrity, host, model and one of Singapore’s top social media influencers.

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"You never get over grief, you just move forward."

In the first of this two-parter, Jade Seah shares her happiest childhood memories, why her mother is her hero, and how she came to terms with the loss of a loved one. 

She speaks about awkward condolences at funerals, discusses the importance of applying positive psychology for personal resilience.

Jade Seah is a TV celebrity, host, model and one of Singapore’s famous social media influencers.

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"People say the stupidest things when you are grieving."

After the suicide of his daughter, Richard Wickes shares his personal experience of owning up to depression.

Richard is a Taichi grandmaster, Kungfu expert, psychology practitioner and the creator of Wickes Way - a healing method that deletes pain.

He further shares wellbeing tips related to overcoming pain and talks about the importance of physical wellbeing.

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"I spent 15 years in a hole after losing my career and loved ones" "I got really good at suffering..."

Davey Mars is the founder of the "The UNDIG project". 

In this episode, he shares about his personal experience of "digging a bottomless hole", and how he finally decided to put his shovel down and get back to the road of life.

The UNDIG Project is his way of helping others to take their lives back, no matter how deep the hole or how long they've been digging.

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