If we are a little sad, is that considered depressed? If we are sad for a longer period of time, are we having depression? How exactly do we know if we are suffering from depression? We chat with Arddley Nicholas, an artiste who advocates mental health. He shares his journey and what to expect when we reach out for help, and how we can be a better friend to support those who are struggling in their mental health journey. Do note that this episode is bilingual (English & Malay). Kita kan Anak Malaysia!

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“Go die lah!” or “I’m so dead!” or “My boss will kill me!” – It’s somehow easier to be casually proclaiming death in every difficult situation, but when we sit down and chat seriously about deaths and will writing, it feels morbid. Or is it really? In this episode, we share about will writing and what it means to think about death ahead of our time.

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Most of us might have been sceptical when the cashless concept was first introduced to Malaysia. We have parents who insist on paying their bills at the post office to get receipts, and business owners who change banks because they don’t want to download the mobile app to make transactions. What if hackers hack our bank accounts and spend all our money? Here are some reasons we should embrace the cashless world.

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A friend in need is a friend indeed. It is indeed a privilege to be considered a friend by anyone and everyone. But does it mean you should lend money to those who come to you for help? What amount would be considered a loanable amount? What are some steps you can take to ensure this money-loaning business will not ruin your friendship?

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Sometimes we want to live close to our parents. Sometimes we want to live far, far away from them. How does distance change the dynamics of a family? And how do we adapt to the changes and differences? What kind of support can siblings who have migrated out of the country give to those they leave behind? In today’s episode, we have a mystery guest sharing her personal experience in such situations.

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Most of us get anxious before going into the examination hall, even though it might not be our first time taking an exam. So imagine what it is like to take your first exam, which happens to be a major one in your life, after studying for 11 years? Did UPSR and PMR have zero importance in our schooling days? Or did those mini exams actually better prepare us for what lay ahead?

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Do you remember the first time you went on a romantic date? Were you stressing out about your wardrobe, how you smelled, or what to talk about? Who’s supposed to pick up the bill? And over the years, have things changed for your other first dates? What are some of the dos and don’ts in ensuring a memorable date? Last but not least, what does it mean if you don’t hear from the person after a date?

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The irony of having a to-do list for better managing our workload is that the very same list can paralyse us. Is it true that a to-do list reduces stress and improves mental health? Is it really outlining and decluttering our thoughts – saving mental space? If not, should or should we not even begin a list? How has technology changed the way we list our to-dos?

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