Sometimes we meet someone for the first time, and they are all nice and warm, and we think they’re a good person. Other times, we have friends we've known for years, only to discover they're not who we thought they were after a certain situation. In today’s discussion, we look at four scenarios that help us get to know a person better. They just might make or break a friendship or relationship.

This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito. It was recorded at Studio 21:05 and brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.

There are so many different personality tests available out there and some of us can be so obsessed as to take all the tests in our desperate need to understand ourselves better. Are personality tests really effective? Do the tests help to define us or are we boxing ourselves into the test results? Are personality tests a poor excuse for those who behave badly? Will it influence our view of others positively or negatively?

This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito. It was recorded at Studio 21:05 and was brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.

Love is at the center of who we are, but how we express and receive it can be wildly different and mind-boggling. In this episode, we dive deep into the language of love and why we do the things we do for love. We explore the motivation and intention behind each gesture, and reflect on its meaning to us and to the ones we love. Let’s rethink how love moves through our lives, so that we can love more meaningfully.

This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito. It was recorded at Studio 21:05 and was brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.

Second-hand shopping, also known as thrifting, is a growing trend around the world. There are more and more bundle shops appearing in Malaysia and some of such bundle shops are doing evidently well with more outlets mushrooming even in smaller towns. What are some of the reasons behind this trend and what are the benefits of second-hand shopping?

This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito. It was recorded at Studio 21:05 and was brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.

In this episode, we explore the unspoken rules that shape our everyday lives. What are some of the unspoken and unwritten rules in Malaysia that the new generation is messing up with, and do these rules still apply now? Whether the rules apply at work, at home, or in the community at large, how did these rules come about and why do people follow them without questioning the origins?

This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito. It was recorded at Studio 21:05 and was brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.

Items can hold sentimental value to us because of the significant moments, relationships, or people they represent in our lives. This emotional connection to inanimate objects often makes it difficult for us to let go, even if they are seemingly ordinary things. When the attachment becomes extreme, it might lead to excessive accumulation and difficulty in discarding them, even when they are no longer needed. 

This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito. It was recorded at Studio 21:05 and was brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.

Reaction and summary videos are becoming increasingly popular, sometimes garnering more views than the actual movies or dramas. Why is this so? Why do people enjoy filming themselves responding to a piece of media, news, music or viral clip? More importantly, why is there a market for this and are we part of the target audience? Why do we consume such videos and what does this habit do to us?

This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito. It was recorded at Studio 21:05 and was brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.

Being physically healthy enables us to enjoy better overall well-being in various areas of our lives—including mental health, relationships, career, and more. We only have one body, so taking care of it is important. But how do we do so efficiently within our busy schedules? What are the highs and lows of physical exercise? How can we stay consistent in ensuring our body receives the care it deserves?

This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito. It was recorded at Studio 21:05 and brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.

Ideally, adults should get 8 hours of sleep every day so that our bodies can recuperate and regain energy for another day. But do most of us get enough sleep? Why do some of us find it difficult to fall asleep? How do we get better, rested sleep amidst the busyness of our minds?

This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito, recorded at Studio 21:05, and brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.

Apparently, yes. One can retire many, many times in a lifetime—and this applies especially to Gen Zs. Termed as Micro Retirements, Gen Zs are known to take a short-term long break from work to pursue personal interests or rest from work burnout. It’s a growing trend that can help improve work-life balance and support better mental health—or can it?

This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito, recorded at Studio 21:05, and brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.