What makes Singapore home?

As Singapore celebrates 61 years of independence, we take a closer look at the stories, people and places that have shaped who we are — and what it really means to call Singapore home.

From the hidden histories behind some of Singapore’s most familiar landmarks to the experiences of those who came here and helped build the country, this conversation explores how our identity continues to evolve.

Through the eyes of a Singaporean artist, a heritage storyteller and a migrant worker who has called Singapore home for 18 years, we uncover the many layers of what makes Singapore, Singapore.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🟦 Why Singapore?

🟦 The Singapore We Don't See

🟦 What Makes Us Singaporean?

🟦 Art, History & Our Identity

🟦 Finding Home in Singapore

🟦 The Singapore We Want to Build

Whether you were born here, grew up here or came to Singapore from somewhere else, this conversation is a reminder that Singapore’s story belongs to all of us.

As we look back on 61 years of nation-building, the bigger question may not be where Singapore came from, but where we choose to take it next.

Are we protecting our kids the right way in the digital world?

Dr Garth Graham, Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health at Google/YouTube shares how families can help children build healthier digital habits without closing them off from the opportunities that technology can offer.

From critical thinking and co-viewing to YouTube's safety features and AI, this conversation explores how parents can support and educate their children in a world where screens have become part of everyday life.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🟦 How children can build healthier digital habits without missing out on learning opportunities

🟦 The difference between being informed and being misinformed online

🟦 Why critical thinking matters more than simply limiting screen time

🟦 How parents can create healthier digital habits as a family

🟦 The YouTube features designed to support safer experiences for young users

🟦 How AI is changing the way children learn and make decisions

Whether you're a parent, educator or simply curious about raising children in a digital world, this episode offers practical insights into building healthier relationships with technology while keeping learning and wellbeing at the centre.

Most of our daily habits are done on autopilot driven by our subconscious!

Jeannette Qhek, Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist and Founder of Chill By Nette, taps into our minds and breaks down how much our subconscious affect our daily activities and body, while debunking common myths and misconceptions people have. She also shares more about manifestation and how you can come closer to making them come true.

She also tries using hypnotherapy on our host, Durga, to show how it can bridge the gap between our conscious and subconscious mind!

In this episode, you'll discover:

🟦 How our subconscious mind influences our everyday behaviours, habits, and emotional reactions

🟦 How hypnotherapy uses relaxation and visualisation to access the subconscious mind

🟦 Why paying attention to our body’s signals can help us understand our emotions and needs

🟦 How inner resourcing, self-compassion, and manifestation can help us create positive change

🟦 Practical ways to improve sleep, recognise when we need support

🟦 How AI and therapy has a role in mental wellbeing

Whether you're trying to better understand your mind or find ways to improve your way of life, this conversation will offer practical insights and actionable advice so you can take that step towards inner peace.

Many of us are taught to push through difficult moments, suppress our emotions, and carry on regardless of how we feel. But what happens when stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion finally catch up with us?

June Lim, founder of Breathe & Be Psychology and one of Singapore's few professionals trained in both clinical and health psychology, shares how our thoughts, emotions, and physical health are more closely connected than we realise.

She explains why stress is inevitable, how our childhoods shapes us, and why burnout often goes unnoticed.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🟦 Why stress is not always a bad thing

🟦 How childhood experiences shape our emotional lives as adults

🟦 The warning signs of stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion

🟦 Why setting boundaries and practising self care are essential

🟦 How perspective, emotional awareness, and human connection can help us build resilience

Whether you're trying to understand yourself better or support the people around you, this conversation offers practical insights into managing stress, building resilience, and developing a healthier relationship with your emotions.

Your body language and facial features reveal more about you than you think! Your nose, ears and smile are among the other things face readers use to read you.

Christian Chua, Human Behaviour Expert and Body Language Specialist, reveals the little things that give you away, and breaks down the difference between face reading and body language reading.

He also shares his personal anecdotes from working in this field, reading famous politicians and football players and he even tries his hand at reading our crew.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🟦 The difference between face reading and body language

🟦 How body language reading works

🟦 Contextual behaviour, narcissism and spotting deception

🟦 Communication dynamics and modern cultural shifts

🟦 Public speaking frameworks and modern social skills

Whether you're interested in reading body language or if you want to change up the vibe you bring, this conversation taps into the mind of an expert where he reveals tips and tricks on how to read body language.

What if the biggest problem in your relationship isn't sex, but how you talk about it?

Many people grow up believing sex should happen naturally. Yet couples often spend years avoiding conversations about intimacy, only seeking help when the relationship is already breaking down.

Dr Martha Lee, Singapore's First Clinical Sexologist, explains why communication, emotional connection and pleasure are just as important as physical attraction. She also answers common questions about libido, vaginismus, pornography, masturbation, dating apps and maintaining intimacy throughout different stages of life.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🟦 Why couples should seek help earlier

🟦 The real difference between libido and sex drive

🟦 How men and women experience intimacy differently

🟦 Common myths about painful sex and sexual health

🟦 How parenthood and stress reshape intimacy

🟦 Why there is no "normal" amount of sex

Whether you're single, dating or married, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on one of the least talked about aspects of relationships.

Football has never been just about the final score. It's about the stories, rivalries, debates and defining moments that have captivated generations of fans around the world.In this episode of OpenHaus, John Dykes, veteran sports commentator, brings decades of experience to a conversation about football's biggest talking points. From the evolution of fandom and the legacy of Messi and Ronaldo to the future of the FIFA World Cup and Singapore's ambitions on the international stage, he unpacks the biggest conversations shaping the modern game.In this episode, you'll discover:🟦 What makes the FIFA World Cup football's greatest spectacle🟦 How social media and influencers are reshaping football culture🟦 Why football is bigger than the Messi vs Ronaldo debate🟦 Is VAR improving the game or taking away its magic?🟦 Will a 48-team FIFA World Cup strengthen or diminish the tournament's prestige?🟦 Can Singapore realistically qualify for a FIFA World Cup?Whether you're an avid football fan or tuning in once every four years, this episode is a reminder that football's greatest stories aren't just written on the pitch, they're shaped by the people, perspectives and conversations that surround it.

We sign up for Pilates classes, join run clubs and pay for gym memberships to maintain our physical health, but what are we doing to care for our mental health?

Dr Ong Mian Li (Clinical Psychologist at Lightfull Psychology), Dr Annabelle Chow (Clinical Psychologist at Annabelle Psychology), and Daryl Tan (Therapist at Goodity Co) share their tips and advice for those struggling with their mental health. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries, parenting, self-love, and how various aspects of our lives shape our mental well-being.

In this episode, we explore:

🟦 The importance of having a supportive circle of family and friends

🟦 What every people pleaser needs to hear

🟦 Mindset changes that everyone should make today

🟦 Digital literacy and mental health in the age of AI

🟦 How childhood experiences shape our self-esteem

🟦 The best way to ground yourself in life

This episode highlights one of the most crucial aspects of our lives: our mental health. It offers valuable advice on improving and maintaining a healthy mind so you can start living for yourself today.

You have made your decisions six seconds before you are conscious of it.

The most effective marketing influences your subconscious processes shaping your decisions before you even realise it.

In this episode, Dr Gemma Calvert, Professor of Consumer Neuroscience in Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University, unpacks the science behind neuromarketing and how it affects our decisions. Certain colours, font choices and even music are designed to influence your decision making process, making you more inclined to make a purchase.

In this episode, we explore:

🟦 How your subconscious drives most buying decisions

🟦 Why scarcity increases perceived value and demand

🟦 How sensory cues shape consumer perception

🟦 AI personalising shopping experiences

🟦 How social media fuels impulsive behaviour

🟦 Awareness leading to smarter purchases

This episode sheds light on the psychology behind marketing and how you can make smarter financial choices so you don't fall prey to marketing tricks.

AI isn't replacing everyone. But it is changing what makes you valuable.

As AI transforms the workplace, technical skills alone are no longer enough. Building your online presence, thinking critically and staying adaptable may be what sets you apart from everyone else.

In this episode, James Baldwin, Head of Influence at Ogilvy, Oliver Jay, Managing Director of OpenAI, and Sumita Tandon, Head of HR for LinkedIn APAC, explore how AI is reshaping careers and what professionals can do to stay ahead.

In this episode, we explore:

🟦 How AI is changing the future of jobs

🟦 Why critical thinking matters now more than ever

🟦 How building an online profile can create career opportunities

🟦 Entrepreneurship in the age of AI

🟦 How to use AI without losing your authenticity

🟦 Why human skills will always matter

Whether you're a student, job seeker, employee or business owner, this conversation will help you navigate the future of work with confidence.