Dr. Kai did everything right. The grades, the med school, the path laid out for him before he was old enough to question it. Then one Sunday in his third year, everything stopped — and by the end of that day he'd walked three laps around his block and hidden from a police car he was convinced had come for him. He kept going for five more months before he told a single person he wanted out. When he finally told his class of eighty the truth, six of them took leave that same year. This is the first episode of Core: the breakdown, the road trip, and the night everything he'd trained for came down to one button he had to decide whether to press. If you've ever followed a path you don't remember picking, this episode is for you.|

Chapters00:00Introduction to Kai's story and medical school challenges02:23Kai's early curiosity and humility04:41Overcoming the fear of asking questions07:07The mental breakdown during third year10:22Contemplating quitting and the breakdown experience16:35Deciding to take a break and road trip20:13The transformative road trip across North America26:36Returning to medical school and redoing rotations28:02Discovering inner child healing and trauma work30:28Graduating after overcoming internal struggles32:34Reflections on choosing life and authenticity37:59What it means to be human and self-love39:14Kai's message of love and compassion

What if your doctor's been treating the wrong problem? After analyzing 86,000+ nights of data, Harvard-trained ER physician Dr Elliot Justin discovered that what most men call "erectile dysfunction" isn't dysfunction at all — and the real cause is something almost no one is talking about.In this episode of the LIT Podcast (Ultra Human edition), Derrick Siu sits down with Dr Elliot Justin — founder of FirmTech, inventor of the Tech Ring, and one of the most provocative voices in men's health — to unpack the hidden link between sexual performance and cardiovascular risk.We cover:→ Why nocturnal erections predict heart attacks better than most blood tests→ The real leading cause of ED (it's not your heart, and it's not in your head)→ What "venous leak" is and how to test for it tonight→ Why combining a ring with Viagra/Cialis outperforms either alone→ The truth behind Brian Johnson's nocturnal erection claims→ How shockwave therapy, TRT, P-shots, and penis pumps actually perform under data→ Whether Viagra should have been FDA approved→ Three keys to a long-term relationship — and the rise of avatar partners→ The meaning of life, according to a doctor who's treated 185,000 patientsThis is one of the most honest, data-driven, occasionally outrageous conversations on men's health you'll hear this year. Whether you're a biohacker chasing optimization, a man over 40 noticing changes, or anyone interested in the science of longevity, this conversation will change how you think about the connection between sex and survival.🔗 Learn more about Dr Elliot Justin & FirmTech: https://myfirmtech.com

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In this episode of the LIT Podcast, host Derrick Siu engages in a deep conversation with Christian Nagel, co-founder of the Frontier Tower in San Francisco. They explore themes of community building, the transition from the club scene in Berlin to tech innovation, and the vision for creating a network of towers that foster collaboration and creativity. Christian shares insights from his journey, emphasizing the importance of transparency, ownership, and trust in building successful communities. The discussion also touches on personal philosophies, the future of work, and the role of technology in enhancing human experiences.Chapters00:00 Introduction to LIT Podcast01:27 The Vision Behind Frontier Tower05:17 Building Community and Culture09:12 Christian's Journey from Berlin to San Francisco18:22 Transitioning from Club Scene to Tech26:13 The Birth of Berlin House and Its Impact39:13 The Future Vision for Frontier Tower46:20 Funding and Expansion Plans51:00 The Drop - Personal Insights and Life Philosophy

In this episode of the Lit Podcast, host Derrick Siu engages in a profound conversation with poet and performer Arunditha. They explore Arun's journey from Singapore to New Zealand, her evolution in identity and name, and the significance of poetry as a medium for expression and healing. The discussion delves into themes of empowerment, the importance of self-acceptance, and the role of meditation and spiritual practices in personal growth. Arun shares insights on navigating artistic expression within the constraints of society, the power of sisterhood, and the transformative nature of love and loneliness. The episode concludes with reflections on connection, the importance of hugs, and the journey of embracing one's true self.

In this episode of Lit, host Derrick Siu engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Joshua Simon, a multifaceted media personality from Singapore. They explore Joshua's journey in the media industry, his experiences with interviews, the impact of cancel culture, and the importance of authenticity. Joshua shares memorable moments from his career, including interviews with major celebrities, and discusses the art of interviewing, preparation techniques, and the influence of his upbringing on his career choices.

This episode we have an amazing treat chatting with Jason Chan.  I first met Jason nearly 20 years ago in Sydney and you'll hear all about our chance meeting in the podcast. But first let me tell you a little more about him and why you'll want to stick around for this.

He's a trained pianist, dancer, doctor and actor, and got his first taste of real world entertainment success straight out of acting school when he was cast as a Co-host for Playhouse Disney before landing a role that has since achieved cult status - that of as the green power ranger.

Shortly after  he moved to Singapore, acted for film, theatre and TV as well as hosting segments for the China Olympics in 2008 for Singapore's Mediacorp Channel 5.  in 2012 he started his own production company with his friend and business partner Christian Lee, starting off servicing corporate  clients before eventually focusing to produce their own content.  They have since trail blazed a path in the new media, winning numerous awards in the new streaming space, starting  with What do Men Want on Toggle which was simulaneously broadcast to TV, followed up by a web series - Perfect Girl, which eventually got picked up by Viki and the holy grail of modern media - Netflix.  Jason then went on to co-produce their first independently financed feature film Jimami Tofu, which won the audience choice award for best feature film at the Hawaii International Film Festival  and currently has a not to be scoffed at 8.4 rating on IMDB.

Jimami Tofu also has the distinct achievement of being the longest running film screened in Singapore.

Most recently he has co-founded a new company with Christian - Cinewav - to allow anyone to experience the full magic of cinema anywhere with just a projector, laptop and mobile phone, effectively giving film makers the ability of getting their films seen in the way they wanted - on the big screen with perfect audio ANYWHERE that even fully decked out cinemas cannot match.   Groundbreaking, game changing stuff.

Exploring Purpose, Potential and the Human Condition

In this episode , we are chatting with an old friend of mine - Dr Kris Kerr,

He's consultant medical specialist in Brisbane and an in-house certified trainer of the Process Communication Modelwhich teaches a set of skills that build tools for emotional intelligence, flexible communication, conflict management and mindfulness.  His passion project in PCM is the theory of why humans self-sabotage.

He is also a professional dancer, dance instructor, and holds four music diplomas in piano and music theory/composition.

Daring to lead an authentic life without conforming to external expectations has been one of Kris's proudest achievements to date.

Something I feel we have all struggled with at some stage.

This was definitely the most in depth conversation I've ever had with Kris, it was incredibly enlightening , and besides sharing his extraordinary story from dance to medicine, we cover some really important topics including

• Procrastination, Motivation and Burn out.
  
• The power of Discipline and Visualisation
  
• Dealing with Grief and learning to say no.
  
• Understanding the differences between us humans and thus how to communicate in a way so people get you
  
• The Concept of recharging your batteries
  
• Self sabotage and defending your boundaries. 
  
• On a lighter note, Kris shares the surprising  story of how he's managed to  Live out his Childhood dream in his 40's
  

It was awesome having Kris over for the podcast, I hope you find some inspiration and resonate with his insights into human communication. Above all, I hope you feel the authenticity Kris radiates and demonstrates during our nearly  2 hour conversation and the grace with which he lives his truth. 

Enjoy!

For full Transcript, Shownotes, Photos, Videos and contact details check out the podcast page at livinglit.life

Discover some of the history behind environmentalism and sustainability and where its all heading from my sister - Miranda Siu. 

She's a champion for sustainability becoming native to how we live, work and play. She is a chartered accountant who has worked for the some of the biggest companies on the planet including IBM and Apple, as well as small NGO’s in asia. 

Starting with leading by example she is now working professionally as a marketing and sustainability consultant in Sydney advising organisations, companies and government on end to end sustainability solutions.